Running as best he could, Dyspo finally collapsed to the ground. With his hands on his sides, he cursed Saitama for breaking his bones, preventing him from fighting.
" I… I can't run anymore. "
A kick hit him in the side, making him scream in pain.
" What is that ? " Asked Sea King. " You are really weak. "
Gritting his teeth, Dyspo tried to get up. Nonetheless, Sea King hit him simply to knock him down.
" You are just a poor sucker! You can never defeat the king that I am. "
" You are a coward. " Dyspo roared.
Simply smiling, Sea King grabs him by his ears, with one hand, before using his second hand to punch him in the face.
Sadly, he enjoyed hearing Dyspo's moans.
'' Well, what's happening to you? Weren't you one of those stupid superheroes pretending to be invincible? Other than getting a beating on that damn bald head, I haven't seen anything extraordinary coming from you! You are a crummy. "
Unable to take the punches, Dyspo gritted his teeth. Nevertheless, he could hear a squall coming towards them.
" That … ? "
" SKY DRAGON'S ROAR ! "
Hit by a gust of wind, Sea King was thrown a few meters from Dyspo.
" Who did that ? " He roared.
However, he saw no one nearby except Dyspo.
" What? "
Hidden behind a rock, Wendy was trying to make herself invisible. Ever since she had been separated from Gray, the child had tried to find one of her team members, while hiding. However, instead of one of her comrades, she had encountered Sea King hitting Dyspo, while the latter was injured. Sea King was not fighting him to take him off the field. No, he hit him out of pure sadism. And even though Dyspo wasn't on her team, Wendy couldn't tolerate this. That was why she had attacked him.
However, Sea King's stout build had enabled him to withstand Wendy's attack and to stay upright. Now the fishman wanted to know who the jerk was who had dared to attack him during his fun.
Remaining hidden, Wendy repeated Kusu's words to herself during one of her workouts.
Flashback
Feeling a green colored orb forming in her hands, Wendy admired it with a big smile. She was now correctly controlling her new healing technique.
" I succeeded! "
" Congratulations, Wendy. " Congratulated her Kusu. " You are all set for the tournament. "
"Are you sure, Kusu-san?" Asked the child. " My healing spells have become much more effective than before! However, I find that I haven't practiced much for my offensive spells lately. "
" It's quite normal, Wendy! During this tournament, you will fight as little as possible. "
" What? "
" Everyone will count on you to heal them during the tournament and that will be your main role! However, since it's even more powerful than before, your new healing magic will consume a lot of your energy with each use! You will then have the choice Wendy: fight or heal your comrades! But your body certainly won't be able to last long if you choose to do both. "
Still hiding behind her rock, Wendy looked at her hands. She had just attacked Sea King to help someone who was not on her team. If Rumsshi had seen him, she was sure he would be in a rage.
However, even in the midst of this great tournament, Wendy couldn't look away from an injured man being tortured like this.
That was why she had attacked Sea King. Unfortunately, wanting to follow Kusu's advice, Wendy hadn't attacked him at full strength and Sea King was able to withstand the attack easily. Rather angry than hurt, the Fishman looked around, growling, wanting to know who had attacked him.
Thinking about her next actions, Wendy ends up thinking about her team. Universe 10 had already lost two people. It was little, but not trivial. The rest of her team needed her to keep the casualty count from growing. As a result, she ends up resigning herself to leaving, while praying that Dyspo can do the same.
Sadly, the boulder she was hiding behind eventually exploded to pieces, as Sea King had violently hit her.
" What ? "
" Find ! "
Staring at Wendy, he displayed hatred in his eyes, while asserting.
" The little girl from universe 10 will suffer. "
" VERNIER! "
Using her spell to increase her speed, Wendy dodged a punch from Sea King just in time. However, despite her enormous build, Sea King managed to pursue her, while attempting to hit her. Taking advantage of her small size and agility to avoid each punch, Wendy tried to flee. She didn't want to waste the extra energy in this battle.
However, Sea King wanted to hurt her so badly that he had no intention of letting her get away.
" What's going on ? Do you dare to attack me before you run away? It's not very polite! I'll make sure I educate you properly! First rule,… "
A punch from Sea King finally managed to hit Wendy's stomach, causing her to crash into a rock.
" You don't attack the king, under penalty of suffering his anger. "
Vomiting blood, Wendy fell to the ground, moaning in pain. Not being done with her, Sea King fell into the air, before dropping down to crush Wendy.
" Wendy! UP ! " Gowasu shouted.
Already knowing what was going on, the girl covered her arms in the wind before hitting the ground.
" SKY DRAGON'S WING ! "
The impact of her attack knocked her through the air and Wendy managed to throw herself out of the path of Sea King, which crashed into the ground. Landing gracefully, Wendy saw a cloud of dust where Sea King was. Emerging from the cloud of dust, Sea King left the crater he had just created, without having the slightest aftereffect. To tell the truth, he amused himself by cracking the joints of his neck, before saying.
" The longer you make this warm-up last, the more you will suffer. "
" Warming up ? "
" Of course ! You have before you a king worthy of becoming a god! During the last ten years, I have become so strong that I can now beat Quitela. "
" Hum? " The god wondered.
" I am going to crush you. "Roared Sea King.
Seeing that it was impossible for her to escape, Wendy adopted another strategy to use as little energy as possible. Letting her hand glow, she created a glowing green orb.
" Hum? " Sea King wondered.
" Take that. " Wendy cried, throwing her energy sphere at him.
Seeing that the attack was quite slow, Sea King stood idly by and took a single step to the side to avoid the attack.
" It's a joke ? Where are you even worse than I thought? "
Still, he was surprised to see Wendy smile at him before finally saying.
" That's exactly what I wanted. "
" How ? "
Then he saw Wendy run away.
'' Where do you think you're going, brat? " Sea King roared, pretending to follow her.
However, the moment he reached out to grab his hair, a kick hit him right in the face.
" What? " Quitela wondered.
" Why did she help him? " Wanted to know Rumsshi.
" Seems like this is Wendy's strategy. " Kusu simply stated.
Displaying an angry look, Dyspo was the one who had just hit Sea King. Seeing him fall to the ground, the hero positioned himself in front of Wendy. Barely giving him a look, Dyspo remembered what had just happened.
Having been able to watch the fight between Sea King and Wendy, he had seen the monster dodge Wendy's green sphere, which had struck him. However, instead of harming him, the attack healed Dyspo. It was not an attack but a healing spell.
Dyspo still felt tired. However, thanks to Wendy, he could fight again. And now he wanted revenge.
" GO AWAY ! " He ordered Wendy.
" What ? "
" I have a debt to you! And I would pay her back by beating this guy! So go away. "
Not being asked, Wendy left, happy that her plan had gone perfectly. Now that Dyspo could fight, Sea King was going to focus on him.
And indeed, no sooner did Sea King get to his feet than he ran towards Dyspo.
" You are dead . "
Dodging his charge with no problem, Dyspo then kicked him in the face, pulverizing his teeth.
" It's you who will regret what you did to me. "
Running around Sea King, he then hit him in all directions, like a ninja. Receiving each attack, Sea King tried to strike him in vain. Dyspo was too fast for him. Retreating with each attack, Sea King moved dangerously close to the void.
" But do something, moron. " Roared Quitela. " Who invited such a big draw? "
" It's over for you. " Dyspo said, attacking Sea King one last time to get him off the field.
At that moment, a hand gripped his ears and stopped him.
" That ? "
" Me too, I want to have fun. " Boros asserted, as he stood behind Dyspo, while displaying a sadistic smile.
Running to escape the fight behind her, Wendy tried to find a hiding place. Unfortunately, she ends up meeting two people in front of her.
" What … ? " She frightened, stopping.
However, she sighed in relief, noting that Erza and Laxus were in front of her.
" Laxus-san! Erza-san! "
" Wendy! " Rejoices Erza.
Still wounds from her fight with Kaido, Erza leaned back against a rock, to catch her breath.
" Quick, I need you. "
Immediately, Wendy put her hands on her armor and began to heal her.
" Jura-san and you couldn't beat Kaido ? "
" He was too strong. " Confessed Erza. " And I didn't want to attack him with all my strength from the start of the tournament. "
" Our opponents are all amazing. " Laxus asserted. " Even those kids from Universe 12. "
" We also have our weapons. " Erza assured, once Wendy had healed him.
Getting to her feet, she asserted.
" Our main strength is our teamwork! Let's go find the others and stay together. "
Getting ready to say something, Laxus noticed a huge shadow covered them.
" What … ? "
" MAMAMAMA! "
Jumping out of Zeus, Big Mom raised her sword into the air, before crushing it between the members of Fairy Tail, pulverizing the land. Thus, she separated Erza from Laxus and Wendy.
As soon as the child, she got up to her feet, saw Prometheus stand in front of her.
" Mama! This girl is able to heal her teammates! She is dangerous. "
" In this case, we will make her leave this land. " Assured Big Mom, turning to Wendy and Laxus. " I'll flatten you in an instant. "
Hitting her head on, a kick in the face, pushed her out of her path and ended up knocking her down a few yards from her targets.
" MAMA ! Prometheus and Zeus were frightened.
Standing up angrily, Big Mom stared at the person who had just stopped her from going after two new preys.
" What do you want from me? "
" I will not let anyone take it out on my friends. " Cried Erza, standing in front of her. " You are from universe 3, aren't you? It's perfect. "
" Erza-san? "
" Go away. " She ordered them. " This one, I'll take care of it! Laxus, you take care of Wendy's safety from now on! Some are starting to understand that it is the key to our success. "
Nodding then, Laxus grabbed Wendy by the arm before forcing her to follow him, as they made their way to the center of the arena.
Seeing them slip away, Bog Mom sighed.
" So that's how it's going to be? Do you want to fight against me and sacrifice yourself to save them time? "
" I never intended to sacrifice myself. " Erza retorted, revealing a sword in her hand. " And for good reason, I know that I can defeat you. "
Hearing it, Big Mom immediately laughed.
" MAMAMAMA ! You are funny, you! But, don't you know then that the pirate queen fears nothing and no one? "
" No one in this world is invincible. " Erza retorted. " And you are no exception to this rule. "
Frowning, Big Mom immediately used her Haoshoku Haki before questioning her.
" Why do you want to defeat me? "
" Universe 3 defeated one of us, while he sacrificed himself to protect me! I will equalize this score by eliminating you! I promise, on the honor of Fairy Tail. "
Watching her with an amused smile, Big Mom finally conjures an aura around her, before asking her.
" LIFE OR DEATH ? "
Feeling the aura begin to surround her, Erza suddenly had difficulty breathing. She was starting to feel his arms start to shake.
" What … ? "
" Give me your soul. " Big Mom ordered him, directing his arm towards her.
Staring into her eyes, Erza seemed to die of fear, as she felt like she was facing the most monstrous of creatures. Big Mom seemed like a real monster.
Big Mom grabbed it in her huge hand and began to exert tremendous pressure to shatter her armor. Yet as she smiled, she finally gave a cry of pain. Taking a step back, she noticed that her hand was covered with a wound. In front of her, Erza now held two swords in her hands, and had twirled several times, in order to slash Big Mom's fingers.
" How … ? " Wondered the Yonko. " LIFE OR DEATH? "
Looking her straight in the eye, Erza finally walks up to her, not having the slightest fear visible in her eyes. In fact, she was staring at Big Mom with only one eye. Only her magical eye was staring at Big Mom and Erza no longer seemed to be able to see Big Mom's terrifying aura.
" What … ? LIFE OR DEATH ? "
In response, Erza ended up making a verse, while understanding what she wanted to do.
" I saw you do it earlier! You scare people so you can steal their energy. "
" What? "
" Sorry to disappoint you but ..."
Switching her 'PURGATORY ARMOR', she ran over to Big Mom, asserting herself.
" ... I have already fought against opponents more terrifying than you! Even a real dragon! I have no reason to be afraid of you! Big Mom, Universe 3 will lose a warrior in a few minutes. "
" Little sassy. "
Dodging a charge from Susanoo, Law took a few steps back, before raising a finger in the air.
" ROOM ! "
Rising out of the ground, peaks of rocks rushed straight towards Susanoo, threatening to impale him. Seeing them in time, Susanoo whirled her enormous mass in front of him and smashed it against the spikes, destroying them without a hitch. Before running to Law.
" SHAMBLES ! "
Reversing his spot with a boulder, Law found himself behind Susanoo, and pointed his sword to his back.
" CUTTER ! "
However, before he could launch his attack, Law received a punch, which knocked him to the ground.
" We are two, I call you back. " Najenda assured him, putting his mechanical arm back in place.
" Grrr. " Law growled, getting up.
Then glancing behind him, he noticed that he was just steps away from falling into the void.
" Let's finish it. " Cried Najenda. " Susanoo. "
Letting himself be covered with a white aura, Susanoo made the muscles of his body multiply tenfold, before rushing straight towards Law, ready to end in an attack. Seeing this, Law put his hand on his head, to grab hold of his cap.
Then, with a simple gesture, he swung the latter behind him and made it float above the void, while he affirmed. "
" It's over for you! SHAMBLES! "
Suddenly, to her surprise, Najenda felt the ground give way under her feet. Lowering her gaze, she couldn't hide her astonishment as she stood above the void.
" What? "
" Boss? " Susanoo wondered, stopping.
" ROOM ! "
Finding herself cut to pieces, Susanoo fell to the ground, as Najenda's body sank into the void. As for him, walking towards the old place of Najenda, Law bent down to pick up his cap, which was now lying on the ground.
However, as he put it back on his head, he found that the high priest still hadn't said anything.
" Hum? " He wondered. " Why did he not report his loss? "
Curious, he turned to finally find the answers to his questions.
Having propelled his mechanical arm towards the stadium, Najenda had managed to grab hold of the ledge and was attempting to climb back up to the arena.
Unfortunately, when she was on the verge of success, she finally saw the silhouette of Law, standing above her.
" Sorry. " The man apologized. " But in front of me, you had no chance! If I had been serious from the start, you would already be eliminated. "
" SUSANOO ! "
Having regenerated, Susanoo was behind Law, with her weapon raised in the air, ready to strike Law. .
Too late. Law kicked Najenda's mechanical hand, causing her to let go. Falling again, the young woman did nothing, finally accepting her fate, before disappearing.
" Najenda-san is eliminated. "
Immediately, Susanoo disappeared the instant he was about to hit Law and ended up in the gradients, along with Najenda.
" Oh no. " Ro feared. " Two warriors eliminated at once. "
" Its good. " Sidra retorted. " Susanoo was just a bonus! We still have eight left! We are good. "
" Hahaha! Wonderful! " Giggles Eyre. " Simply fabulous! Who could possibly defeat us? I'm wondering ! Hahaha! "
For his part, remaining silent, Mosco stared at his fighters who were fighting against opponents who were becoming more and more powerful. The weakest warriors were almost all eliminated. Which meant that Universe 3 was going to fight against much more powerful fighters. And that frightened him. If his fighters started to get arrogant, they would quickly realize that Jiren is still stronger than them.
For his part, hearing an explosion not far from him, Law turned in the direction of Frieza, Frost and Joa who continued to fight. Seeing that they were having an interesting fight, Law decided to move closer.
1 = Universe 3 (5): Luffy, Law, Katakuri, Kaido, Big Mom, Teach, Akainu, Shanks, Kizaru, Doflamingo (10)
2 = Universe 7 (4): Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, C-17, C-18, Muten Rochi, Frieza (8)
3 = Universe 10 (3): Natsu, Erza, Gray, Laxus, Gildarts, Jellal, Cobra, Wendy (8)
4 = Universe 9 (2): Tatsumi, Wave, Esdeath, Budo, Kurome, Seryu, Mine, Bols (8)
5 = Universe 12 (5): Midoriya, Shoto, Bakugo, Tokoyami, lida, Kirishima, Ibara (7)
6 = Universe 4 (3): Saitama, Boros, Tatsumaki, Bang, Genos, Sea King, Blast (7)
6 = Universe 6 (3): Hit, Cabba, Caulifla, Kale, Pirina, Saonel, Frost (7)
8 = Universe 2 (1): Toriko, Zebra, Acacia, Joa, Starfun (5)
9 = Universe 11 (1): Jiren, Top, Dyspo (3)
