Chapter 124
### **Chapter 124**
Carl was very satisfied with his **second Devil Fruit.**
Not only did it grant him immense **strength and speed,** but he also discovered **unexpected abilities.**
One of them particularly intrigued him—
**Ultrasound.**
As a **Mythical Zoan**, the Bat-Bat Fruit, **Model: Vampire**, granted Carl **unique abilities** beyond the standard Zoan enhancements.
Just like **Enel** used the **Rumble-Rumble Fruit's** radio waves to extend his **Observation Haki** across all of **Sky Island**, Carl could now do the same with ultrasound.
Perhaps, he could even **surpass Enel.**
After all, in terms of **raw power**, Enel was **no match** for Carl.
But ultrasound was more than just a **sensory enhancement**—
It was a **weapon.**
If mastered, it could be used as a **destructive attack** that could **shatter objects** and **obliterate enemies.**
Yet, the **most astonishing** aspect of the **Vampire Fruit** wasn't ultrasound—
**It was the possibility of immortality.**
Through the act of **blood-sucking**, the user could sustain themselves **forever.**
Of course, there were **conditions.**
Two unbreakable rules:
1. The user **couldn't** take their own life or be killed by others.
2. As long as **life** existed on Earth, Carl would **remain immortal.**
This meant that **unless he willingly surrendered**, he would be **very difficult to kill.**
Because of the **Vampire Fruit**, Carl's skin had taken on a **pale, radiant glow**—a sign of his immense **vitality.**
**Mythical Zoan Fruits** were indeed in a **league of their own.**
Even in his **base form**, Carl's strength and speed had **drastically improved.**
And yet—
Carl **never understood** why people like **Garp or Roger** never sought out **Devil Fruits.**
For a **Logia or Paramecia**, it made sense—fighters who relied on pure **physicality** or **swordsmanship** might not want their **mobility** hindered.
But **Zoan Fruits?**
They **enhanced** a warrior's **natural abilities.**
Surely, someone like Garp could've found **a powerful Zoan** if he wanted to.
As for the weakness of **seawater**—
**That was barely a problem.**
For **top-tier fighters**, the **risk of drowning** was laughable. After all, if they were unconscious, they'd die **either way.**
In Carl's mind, there was only **one explanation.**
**The author simply chose not to give them Devil Fruits.**
But **Carl was different.**
At the very least, he planned to let his **uncle, Garling,** experience the power of a **Devil Fruit.**
A wicked smile crossed Carl's lips.
His **blood surged**, his veins glowing with power.
His gaze shifted to Olvia—who **shuddered.**
She knew **that look.**
Whenever Carl stared at her like that, **something unpleasant** was about to happen.
**But Carl wasn't looking at her.**
His focus was on the **island ahead.**
He softly muttered,
**"There's no need for this place to exist anymore."**
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### **Destruction**
Carl raised his arm.
**Dark rings of energy** spiraled around it—
Then, they **shot toward the sky.**
Olvia watched in **confusion.**
But the **Navy officers** on the ship **knew what was coming.**
They had **seen** Carl's power **before.**
**They knew what was about to happen.**
Lucia reacted **immediately.**
**"Start the warship now! Get as far away from this island as possible!"**
The **entire crew** scrambled into action.
The warship **roared to life,** surging forward at **maximum speed.**
Even Olvia, usually composed, **felt the tension.**
She stumbled from the sudden acceleration—**gripping Carl's arm for balance.**
When she steadied herself, she **noticed something.**
Everyone on deck was **staring at the sky.**
A **thunderous roar** filled the air, growing **louder** and **louder.**
Olvia's **heart pounded.**
She **slowly looked up.**
Her pupils **shrunk in horror.**
A **colossal meteor** had pierced through the **clouds.**
**Blazing with fire.**
**Plummeting.**
**Straight for the island.**
BOOM!
The **impact was cataclysmic.**
The island **shook violently—**
Then, **it shattered.**
A massive shockwave **rippled outward.**
The ground **crumbled.**
The island **sank into the sea.**
A swirling **vortex** formed where land once existed.
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### **The Aftermath**
But the danger **wasn't over.**
The force of the meteor had launched **massive debris** into the sky.
Giant **boulders**—the remains of the **island**—
**Rained down toward the warship.**
The crew **panicked.**
But Carl remained **calm.**
As the debris **threatened to crush them—**
A **blinding white light** erupted from Carl.
His **Navy cloak** flapped in the wind.
A **powerful repulsive force** exploded outward.
A **barrier of pure energy** surrounded the warship.
The **falling boulders shattered.**
Fragments were **scattered away**—unable to touch the ship.
The warship **sailed on—untouched.**
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### **Shock and Fear**
Olvia collapsed onto the deck, her mind **blank.**
**One blow.**
**One attack.**
To sink an **entire island.**
She had always known that **Admirals** were capable of **destroying nations.**
But hearing stories about their **power** was **one thing.**
**Witnessing it firsthand…**
That was **something else entirely.**
Now, she had **seen it.**
Carl had **casually** raised his hand—
And wiped an **island off the map.**
But what scared her **the most—**
There were **others in this world** just as strong as him.
**What use were laws or rules** in the face of beings like this?
To ordinary people—
**They were gods.**
Olvia lifted her gaze to Carl.
He stood with his **back to her,** looking out at the destruction.
For a moment, she was reminded of—
**The fall of Ohara.**
That island had been **destroyed.**
And this one…
**Wasn't much bigger than that.**
As the sunlight **pierced through the clouds**, Carl turned to her.
A soft **smile** played on his lips.
He reached out a hand.
**"Sorry, I may have gone a little too far and scared you again."**
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