Chapter 61: Chaos

"Roar!!!"

Just as Renji controlled the flame clouds to place the warship in a safe area of the sea, a sharp roar echoed across the ocean. The massive figure in the sea began to move, its enormous form stirring the waters.

The giant lantern fish had finally been fully enraged.

"Splash!"

The colossal lantern fish dove into the sea, swiftly moving toward the direction of the warship.

A fiery dragon breath erupted from Renji's mouth, directly striking the lantern fish beneath the surface.

The lantern fish, unwilling to back down, swung its tail, churning the seawater into a massive wave that clashed with Renji's breath.

"Boom!"

The collision of these two forces sent shockwaves across the sea, causing the entire area to tremble. Water vapor rose into the sky, creating a dense mist.

"Hmph!"

Seeing the lantern fish's counterattack, Renji let out a cold snort. The intensity of his breath increased, the scorching heat rapidly evaporating the surrounding seawater.

"Roar!!"

Faced with the increasingly intense breath, the lantern fish's eyes grew fiercer. Its hatred for this creature before it surpassed even its anger toward the humans who had deceived it earlier.

It no longer chose to confront Renji's breath head-on. Instead, it dove deeper into the sea.

Renji remained vigilant, watching the surface for any movement. He had seen the hatred in the lantern fish's eyes and knew it wouldn't give up easily.

Beneath the waves, the lantern fish's crimson eyes gleamed with cruelty and cunning. In the dark depths, it began its preparations, its massive body stirring up sand and rocks as its tail lashed out.

Then, with a sudden burst of speed, it shot toward the surface like a shadow. With its current momentum, it could reach hundreds of meters into the air.

And if it struck true, its target would be sent crashing into the sea.

Suddenly, a tremendous force erupted from the depths. The massive lantern fish surged toward Renji in the sky like a meteor.

The lantern fish's form resembled a demon emerging from the darkness, its target clear—Renji, who had transformed into an Azure Dragon.

It opened its enormous mouth, revealing rows of sharp teeth, and charged at Renji with boundless malice.

"Bring it on!"

Renji's eyes gleamed with caution as he sensed the threat posed by the lantern fish. Unflinching, he roared and prepared to meet the sudden challenge.

In the sky, Renji's dragon form exuded an aura of immense power and majesty. His tail swung with devastating force, crashing down onto the lantern fish's path. He unleashed his full strength, delivering a crushing blow.

"Boom!!!"

The two colossal forces collided in midair, creating a deafening explosion that shook the heavens and the earth.

The lantern fish's ferocious charge clashed with Renji's resistance, resulting in a battle of epic proportions.

At that moment, everything on the ocean seemed to stand still, leaving only the clash and entanglement of these two titanic forces.

"..."

"Captain Renji is incredible! He's holding his own against that monster!"

"Look! The lantern fish was knocked back into the water!"

The marines were ecstatic, watching the battle as if it were a clash of prehistoric beasts.

In the distance, Kuzan stood on the deck of the warship, his eyes fixed on the sky as the titanic collision unfolded. Worry filled his heart.

His brow furrowed, his expression grave, as if a heavy weight pressed down on him.

"What... what is happening?"

Doflamingo stood beside Kuzan, his mouth agape, completely stunned by the spectacle before him.

The other marines in the cabin shared the same expression, their jaws nearly hitting the floor, their eyes wide with disbelief.

"Attention! A storm is coming!" Kuzan shouted, raising his voice to warn everyone.

At the same time, he reached out and grabbed Doflamingo, who was standing dumbfounded beside him.

The collision in the sky had generated a powerful gust of wind, causing the warship to sway violently on the sea. The howling wind and churning waves seemed to herald an even more intense battle.

Kuzan's heart was filled with anxiety and concern.

He knew that this was no ordinary fight—it was a life-and-death struggle that would determine the fate of the entire sea.

Marines like Renji were rare in this world. If Renji were to fail, it would be a tremendous loss for the entire South Blue.

Moreover, Renji had entrusted the lives of everyone on the ship to him. As a naval officer, Kuzan was acutely aware of the immense responsibility he bore.

He had to do everything in his power to protect the ship and its crew, ensuring their safe return home.

Doflamingo, on the other hand, stared wide-eyed at the battle in the sky, his heart filled with awe and unease. "Will Renji be okay?"

He realized that what was happening far exceeded his imagination. He couldn't fathom the consequences of such a clash of power.

In the chaos of the sea, both Kuzan and Doflamingo felt the urgency of life and death.

They knew that only if Renji could withstand the monster's attacks would they have a chance to survive.

But they were mistaken. The enraged lantern fish had long lost interest in the warship. Its sole focus was on destroying the creature that had provoked its fury.

"..."

As the lantern fish's ferocious charge continued, Renji, in his dragon form, felt waves of pain coursing through his body.

His wounds bled profusely, and the pain was unbearable. His altitude dropped slightly as he struggled to maintain his position.

Yet, the pain only fueled his fighting spirit. Renji clenched his teeth, his eyes blazing with determination.

"Come on, you beast! Let's see what you've got!"

He refused to back down, instead pushing forward with even greater ferocity. His dragon claws extended, gleaming with a deadly light.

"Roar!!!"

In response to Renji's challenge, the lantern fish let out another ear-piercing roar. Its tail fin swung violently, creating thunderous waves as it charged at Renji once more.

However, just as Renji's claws were about to strike, the lantern fish suddenly veered to the side, maneuvering around him. Then, with a swift motion, it swung its massive fin, aiming a devastating blow at Renji's back.

The sudden change caught Renji off guard, and his expression darkened.

Thinking quickly, he unleashed a barrage of wind blades, flames, and lightning, raining them down on the lantern fish like a storm.

The wind blades howled, the flames roared, and the lightning crackled, creating a spectacular scene of destruction.

Yet, the lantern fish's thick hide seemed impervious to the attacks. It charged forward undeterred, as if Renji's onslaught meant nothing.

"Boom!"

The lantern fish's attack struck Renji's back with full force, sending him flying through the air. As he tumbled, his dragon form began to shrink.

The lantern fish's eyes gleamed with satisfaction as it opened its massive mouth and swallowed Renji whole.

Then, with a satisfied flick of its tail, it dove back into the depths of the sea.

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