Chapter 52: The Profound Truth of Eight Chong Fist

"Buzz buzz!!!"

Before Chinjao's martial arts fist collided with Asa's lightning-infused fist, the air between them seemed unable to withstand the immense pressure, vibrating intensely with a loud buzzing sound.

Ripples of force radiated outward in all directions. The Happo Marines closest to the battlefield felt their energy and blood surge violently. Their faces turned red, their ears rang sharply, and in the next instant, they collapsed unconscious.

The more resilient sailors ignored their fallen comrades, instinctively retreating to a safer distance.

"Boom!!!"

A deafening explosion shattered the air between the two combatants. Chinjao and Asa's Heaven's Judgement-infused fist clashed violently, sending shockwaves across the battlefield. The force was so immense that the eardrums of many Happo Marines burst instantly, blood trickling from their ears as they crumpled to the ground.

Asa, unable to gain the upper hand due to his positioning, was blasted dozens of meters backward. His legs dug deep into the earth like an iron plow, carving trenches as he struggled to remain upright.

"Impressive!"

With a solemn expression, Asa shook his numbed fists. His body flickered with lightning as he transformed into pure electricity, teleporting into the sky above.

"Thunder God's Spear!!"

A surge of blue lightning condensed into a spear, stabbing straight toward Chinjao with a sharp, piercing thrust. The spearhead cut through the air like a blade slicing through paper.

"Don't think you're invincible just because you ate a Logia-type Devil Fruit, kid! I've fought your kind too many times in the New World!"

Chinjao roared, showing no intention of dodging. Instead, he began spinning rapidly on the spot.

Asa could feel that Chinjao's rotation was manipulating the surrounding airflow, forming a powerful defensive layer. The compressed air swirled violently, creating a cyclone as sharp as a blade.

"Eight Chong Fist – Chinjao Roundabout!"

Chinjao's massive body spun like a top, his independent toes acting as an axis, whipping up a ferocious storm.

The condensed Thunder God's Spear crashed into the cyclone but was unexpectedly neutralized, its force dissipating upon impact.

"One Hundred Million Volts – Brontosaurus!!"

"Roar!!"

Lightning surged outward from Asa's body, taking the form of a ferocious dragon. Its massive head emerged from his chest, followed by its claws, tail, and coiling body, solidifying into the air.

The thunder dragon, seemingly imbued with life, fixed its blazing eyes on Chinjao before lunging forward with an unstoppable charge.

"Zzzssssss!!"

Lightning crackled and roared, illuminating the entire battlefield in a blinding flash. The Happo Marines watching the battle, along with Lao Cai—who had already regained his footing—instinctively shielded their eyes to avoid being blinded by the light.

"Still standing?" Asa narrowed his eyes, realizing that Chinjao had yet to fall.

"One Hundred Million Volts – Thunder Kirin!!"

From the crackling storm, a lifelike Kirin emerged, its body shimmering with electric currents. It stomped its hooves, flicked its thunderous tail, and charged toward Chinjao with unrelenting force!

As his two attacks provided cover, Asa hovered mid-air, quickly preparing his third move.

"Electromagnetic – Iron Sand!!"

Spreading his arms wide, he channeled electricity to extract iron sand from the battlefield below.

The fine black grains gathered in his palms, condensing rapidly until they formed a solid iron sphere about the size of a baby's head.

Soaring higher, Asa used magnetism to create an electromagnetic track, aligning it perfectly with Chinjao before unleashing the final push.

"Super Electromagnetic Cannon!!!"

"Boom!!"

A thunderous blast echoed across the battlefield as the iron sphere accelerated to an extreme speed under magnetic force. The friction from its velocity turned it red-hot almost instantly, vaporizing bits of its surface as it tore through the air.

With the Thunder Dragon and Thunder Kirin serving as distractions, the super electromagnetic cannon struck unexpectedly, catching Chinjao off guard.

This was why Asa rarely used the move in front of others—once an opponent was aware of it and could track his movements, they could predict and evade the attack.

The red-hot projectile had reached its maximum speed under normal atmospheric conditions. Aside from light, electricity, and spatial manipulation, nothing in the world could move faster!

"How is this brat actually threatening my life?! I haven't even settled my grudge with that damned Garp yet!"

Chinjao's eyes widened in sheer disbelief, his gray beard standing on end as the realization hit him.

This electromagnetic cannon reminded him of Garp's legendary iron fist—the same unstoppable, overwhelming power that had crushed his once-proud conical head six years ago.

Had Asa unleashed the full might of his super electromagnetic cannon, only a handful in the world could have taken it head-on—and even they would need extraordinary abilities to survive.

Panic flickered across Chinjao's face as memories of his past defeat resurfaced.

"How can this kid be so powerful?"

"The power of the Thunder Fruit is absolutely monstrous!"

"Am I… actually going to die here?"

Countless thoughts raced through his mind in an instant. Then, in a flash of fury and desperation, Chinjao's body displayed an unexpected burst of agility.

"Whoosh!!"

He suddenly retreated, propelling himself high into the air, leaping several hundred meters in a single bound. In that moment, he exceeded his original physical limits, positioning himself directly opposite Asa.

"Zzzssssss!!"

Though he had successfully evaded the electromagnetic cannon, the Thunder Dragon and Thunder Kirin had already descended upon him. The violent lightning attacks shredded his large blue cloak, burning the calligraphy of the Eight Treasure Navy to ashes.

Even the protective airflow generated by the secrets of the Eight Chong Fist barely shielded him from the searing bolts of electricity. Chinjao let out a long exhale before glaring at Asa with burning rage.

"To think you could escape that… Pirates who dominate the New World are truly something else." Asa's eyes glowed with excitement rather than disappointment.

Panting heavily, Chinjao clenched his fists. His bald head darkened as it was completely covered in Armament Haki. Bulging veins formed on his bloated body, emphasizing the countless scars from past battles.

Then, high in the sky, with nothing to support him, he began spinning once more.

"Armament Haki – Hardening!!"

"The Secret of Eight Chong Fist – No Cone Dragon: No Cone Nail!!!"

With a deep roar, Chinjao concentrated all his strength into his forehead. Like a monstrous avalanche, he plummeted toward Asa, aiming to obliterate him upon impact.

This secret technique could completely shatter its target with a single blow. If Asa took the hit without defense, he would be reduced to nothing but dust.

"Hahaha! Now this is exhilarating!" Asa laughed, his right arm crackling with electromagnetic energy.

"Electromagnetism!!"

He activated his full magnetic force, pulling all nearby metals toward him.

The weapons held by the Happo Marines were yanked from their hands, completely out of their control, as they flew toward Asa's right arm.

A massive darkened arm, forged entirely of steel, began to take shape!

(End Of Chapter)

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