Stepping forward, looking around, Laxus finally stops. Then he ordered.
" That's enough now! Show you ! "
Immediately he saw Starjun standing on top of a rock, watching him.
" Finally ! " Laxus muttered. " Explain to me what's wrong with you! Are you a warrior or a coward? "
Suddenly feeling a presence behind him, Laxus moved fast enough to avoid a ki-blast hurled at his back.
Turning around then, he saw Cocotte, with her arm outstretched in her direction.
" What do you want ? "
Then, he saw Starjun and Cocotte advancing towards him, while blocking his possibilities to escape.
" Hum? I don't know why, but I have the impression that you have allied against me! What is your problem ? Do you feel incapable of defeating me on your own? "
He got no answer. Truth be told, now that he could observe it more closely, Laxus noticed that Starjun's eyes were devoid of irises. Like those of Cocotte. Both fighters appeared to be under hypnosis.
" What is this madness ? "
Suddenly, large boulders floated around the trio, before falling to the ground, forming a circle where Laxus found himself trapped.
" What is happening ? "
" Hello to you, warrior of universe 10. "
Turning around, Laxus then saw Shinso, along with Lida, observing him from the top of a rock.
" Who are you ? " Laxus roared.
" Your opponent ! You really is a wizard ? "
" Yes ! And ? "
No sooner had he said his words than Laxus froze. In turn, his irises disappeared, showing that the mage had just been hypnotized.
" One more ! " Shinso asserted.
" What are we going to do with them ? " Lida asked him. " Are you going to order them to leave the arena ? "
" No ! Despite years of training, I am only able to control six people at a time! So I will control the minds of three other people and use them to fight alongside us. "
Reflecting, Lida asserted.
" Having the bald hero in the cape would be very beneficial to us! As well as one of these saiyans! They will be very useful allies. "
" You are right ! Puppets, go find me a saiyan and bring it back to me. "
However, while Starjun and Cocotte pretended to comply. Laxus remained still.
" Hum? Hey, I gave you an order. "
Suddenly to his surprise, he saw the blonde grab a rock and hit his forehead with it. Crying out in rage, he opened a large wound on his forehead. Then, feeling the pain and blood trickling down his forehead, Laxus finally came to his senses.
" Dirty rot! How dare you control me? "
" How ? " Lida wondered.
" It was to be suspected. " Shinso asserted, hardly surprised. " I was sure that those who had a strong will couldn't be fooled by my power! Well, in that case, we'll eliminate this one! To attack ! "
Immediately, Starjun ignited his sword and ran towards Laxus. Covering his fist with lightning, Laxus struck the weapon and stopped it dead. Measuring their strength, the two fighters remained motionless. However, glancing behind him, Laxus was surprised to see Lida behind his back, as he stood in front of him the moment before.
"Did he teleport ? "
Using her thrusters, Lida rushed straight at Laxus, while relying on her armor to protect him from electric shocks. Seeing him charge him, Laxus intensified his power before knocking Starjun out of the way. Then, he crossed his arms in front of him to block Lida's punch, before letting the lightning fall straight at him.
" Don't make me laugh! I would never lose to a head-on attack! You've done everything wrong! LIGHTNING DRAGON'S BREAKDOWN FIST ! "
Seeing the attack, Cocotte rushed in front of Lida, before creating a barrier to protect him. For his part, Shinso ends up showing a small smile.
" It's maybe you who don't understand our strategy. "
" What? What are you talking about ? "
" Just that everything works as according to my plans! If you don't know, I'll teach you something! Examining your opponent's first attack is always essential! Casually, it shows whether the enemy is the type to prefer attack or defense, if he thinks before attacking, if he fights using the experience of his previous battles…! Examining your opponent is always the first way to win. "
Then spreading his arms, he began to concentrate, before raising his hand in the air. Immediately, rocks began to move around Laxus and rose into the air.
" ZERO GRAVITY ! "
" What's going on ? "
" My alter allows me to control people's minds! However, it doesn't allow me any offensive or defensive power! To strengthen my weak points, I merged my powers with those of another person! I now have the anti-gravitational power of Ochaco Uraraka! And to be honest, I greatly improved it. "
Suddenly, a boulder fell not far from Laxus, before climbing back into the air, hitting another boulder. The latter moved as well, before hitting two other rocks. Ricocheting against each other, the rocks began to move like rubber balls.
" What ? " Laxus wondered, as the rocks fell and ricocheted against the ground, all around him. " How do you do that ? "
" Simple! I just had to touch each of these rocks before starting the fight! So each of them have a different gravity! Some are heavy, others much lighter! And with zero gravity, I am able to make them ricochet at each other, as well as against the ground, irregularly indefinitely. "
" Do you intend to use these rocks to attack me, as well as as a shield? "
" You've understood everything ! Considering their number and movement, it's impossible for you to focus on attacking us, while avoiding them! I wish you good luck aiming at us from your position. "
" I see. " Laxus asserted, dodging each of the rocks. " This little brat has created a kind of prison where the rocks target me! However, avoiding them is not that complicated! Best of all, these rocks also prevent them from attacking me so I can think of a good strategy to counterattack. "
However, being staring at Laxus, Lida seemed to be thinking as her right eye seemed to be strangely blinking. Finally, he exclaimed.
" I've got you. "
" What ? "
In an instant, Lida ran straight towards him and managed to move between the rocks without once changing direction. He had just made a straight and fast run and found himself in front of Laxus without the latter being able to react.
" How … ? "
Lida's forearm then opened and a rocket launcher appeared. A missile was fired and hit Laxus' face. Gritting his teeth, Laxus fell to the ground, but had to get up quickly to dodge two rocks that nearly crushed him.
For her part, Lida had backed up without being hit by a rock and had put herself out of danger.
" How ? He managed to fit in such a small space? "
" A person just needs to be able to see his enemy for a quarter of a second to be able to attack him. " Lida asserted. " With all the upgrades I've received, from Hatsume, this is the perfect time to show you all of my new talents. "
Concentrating again, Lida heard for a few moments, before moving back to Laxus. Once again, he was able to run without worrying about avoiding the rocks that only hit the ground around him.
This time, Laxus jumped to the side in time to avoid his punch. Unfortunately, trying to counterattack, he felt a boulder hit his face, knocking him to the ground. Within seconds, he found himself forced to dodge the rocks again, while Lida managed to extricate herself from danger.
Seeing this, Laxus began to grow impatient.
" Finished laughing! I will reduce these rocks to dust. "
Covering himself in lightning, he jumped in the air, in the direction of Shinso. Even though Lida attacked him, he knew full well that Shinso was the brains of the duo. Flying towards him, he struck several rocks which he destroyed without problem.
" I will have you. "
However, destroying a new boulder, he saw Cocotte, just behind him, with a shield already prepared. Striking protection, Laxus' fist was completely useless.
Then, jumping over Cocotte, Starjun positioned himself in front of the mage before attacking him with a "BURNER BROIL STAB".
Feeling a blue fire spear pass through his body, Laxus fell to the ground, and found himself struck by the rocks. Seeing him thus in a weak position, Lida opened the abdomen of his armor in half, showing many missiles that were hidden inside.
" Take this. "
Hearing the weapons being propelled in his direction, Laxus puffed out his cheeks before throwing lightning back.
" LIGHTNING DRAGON'S ROAR ! "
Hit the missiles exploded before reaching their target. This didn't stop Lida from continuing to aim at Laxus, before pointing a finger at him. Immediately, the tip of his finger split open and a laser came out. The attack then crossed Laxus' shoulder and made a hole in him from which blood came out.
" AAAAAAHHH! Motherfucker ! "
" You have no chance against us. " Lida asserted. " For my part, I reinforced the power of my Quirk by letting Hatsume incorporate weapons of his creation! In fact, I became a cyborg, thanks to her! Before, I usually relied on my speed to win! But now the weapons in my bodies give me great offensive power. "
" That doesn't explain why you are able to avoid those damn rocks. " Laxus roared, using his good arm to destroy one of them trying to crush him.
" It's simple! Even if these rocks move randomly, there is still a rhythm in their movements! The number of rocks, the time difference between the ascent and the descent, the weight of each rock… by factoring all this data head-on, anyone would be able to predict the next movement of these rocks quite easily. "
" What ? "
Suddenly Lida ran towards him again and this time her fist managed to strike Laxus in the jaw.
" Have you understood now? We were chosen to save our universe! It is a task that I accepted without hesitation! Because, if I was chosen, it is because everyone is counting on me to protect them. "
Suddenly, instead of backing up as before, Lida continued to attack Laxus, still managing to dodge each of the boulders. He launched a multitudes of powerful attacks, each of which damaged Laxus.
" You have no chance of winning! So give up. "
" And why would I give up ? " Laxus roared, trying to hit him in vain.
" In life, there are obstacles that are insurmountable for people like you! I had to train again and again to rise above the greatest heroes in my world! From now on, what I aim is to become number one, in all circumstances! Yes, once I have this title, anyone in my universe can sleep at night, in peace, knowing that a hero will always be there to protect them from harm! I am the hero Lida. "
Hearing it, Laxus finally smiles.
" Incredible obstacles ? Don't make me laugh ! I, the obstacles, I destroy them. "
" What ? "
Feeling electrocuted then, Lida was surprised to feel her hair stand on end. Static electricity filled the area.
" What is happening ? "
Watching the fight, Shinso remained calm. Yet, his eyes widening, he cried out.
" Lida, go away. "
" He ? "
At that moment, Luxus created a phenomenal amount of lightning around him, which ejected into the air, in the form of a column. Immediately, each of the rocks around him was completely pulverized by the power of Laxus.
" It's impossible. " Lida cried, stepping back. " Its power far exceeds what I had expected. "
Now free to move, Laxus propelled himself towards him, fist clenched.
" Admire this power! LIGHTNING DRAGON'S IRON FIST ! "
" COCOTTE ! " Shinso shouted.
Immediately, the fighter stood in front of Lida and protected them with her barrier. Striking the latter, Laxus clenched his teeth, increasing his power.
" There is no barrier that no one can cross! I'm a member of the Fairy Tail guild and nothing will stop us! Neither the gods, nor Zeno, nor you. "
The power of his punch was so powerful that Cocotte's protection ended up being thrown back, bumping into Lida. Standing on his rock, Shinso could see his two allies flying under the attack of Laxus.
'' But how did you do that ? "
" To analyze me as an attack ? " Laxus questioned, staring at him. " Don't make me laugh ! Unless you are an amazing person, I have no interest in showing you my power from the start of the fight! And to be honest, I have a lot more power in store. "
Starting to get scared, upon hearing this, Shinso ends up ordering Starjun who was next to him.
" Attack him. "
However, a severe burn was felt on his ribs, as Starjun had just attacked him.
" BURNER PUNCH ! "
Falling off his perch, Shinso held his ribs as he felt his bones were melting so hot.
" What is happening ? "
" You really thought you hypnotized me ? " Starjun questioned him, while his eyes had irises again. " I'll teach you something too! In my team, one of my teammates, Joa, has a power almost identical to yours! To keep us from getting hypnotized by guys like you, Heles asked him to train us, over and over again, until neither of us could be hypnotized by his powers! Do you understand ? All of Universe 2 is now able to cope with hypnosis without any worries! Your power has no chance to work against me. "
Hearing this, Shinso clenched his teeth, before turning around, to see Laxus behind him.
" You still have a lot to learn, if you want to become a king of strategy. "
In response, Shinso concentrated, before lifting two huge boulders, which he dropped towards Laxus and Starjun.
" I would not give up! Take this! "
In response, both warriors flex their legs before building up their energy.
" FIRE ... "
" LIGHTNING ... "
" SPEAR / DRAGON'S JAW ! "
Immediately, the two rocks were struck by lightning and fire and were destroyed while Shinso found himself in the center of the two attacks that continued their route to him.
" Ah! AHHH! AHHHHHHHHHHH! "
An explosion then occurs.
" SHINSO ! " Giin frightened, trying to see him.
With a teleporting sound, Shinso eventually reappears on the stands, next to Kendo. The jaded look, he said simply.
" Yo ! "
" Is that all you have to say ? " Giin got angry, slapping him on the back of the head!
" Shinso-san is eliminated. "
Seeing the boy appear in the stands, Starjun immediately turned to Laxus. However, being already covered in lightning, Laxus had jumped away from him and headed for where Lida had landed. He was going to make him pay for all the blows he had received. However, when he arrived, he saw no one, neither Lida, who had run away when Shinso had been eliminated, nor Cocotte.
1 = Universe 3 : Luffy, Law , Katakuri, Kaido, Big Mom, Teach, Akainu, Shanks, Kizaru, Doflamingo ( 10 )
1= Universe 4 : Saitama( 2 ), Boros, Tatsumaki, Bang, Genos, Atomic Samourai, Sonic, Garou ( 1 ), Sea King, Blast ( 10 )
1 = Universe 10 : Natsu, Erza, Gray, Gajeel, Laxus ( 1 ), Gildarts ( 1 ), Jellal, Cobra, Wendy, Jura ( 10 )
2 = Universe 2 : Toriko, Sunny, Coco, Zebra, Acacia, Joa , Midora, Starfun, Ichiryu ( 9 )
2 = Universe 7 : Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, C-17 ( 1 ), C-18, Muten Rochi, Tien, Frieza ( 9 )
2 = Universe 9 : Tatsumi, Wave, Esdeath, Budo, Kurome, Seryu, Mine, Najenda, Bols ( 9 )
2 = Universe 11 : Jiren, Top, Dyspo, Cocotte, Kahseral, Tupper, Zoire, K'nsi, Kettle ( 9 )
3 = Universe 6 : Hit, Cabba(1), Caulifla , Kale , Magetta, Pirina, Saonel, Frost ( 1 ) ( 8 )
3 = Universe 12 : Midoriya, Shoto, Bakugo, Tokoyami, Momo, lida, Kirishima, Ibara ( 8 )
