At first annoyed with the impression that Usopp was only trying to humiliate her, Albedo managed to regain her composure and even began to giggle.

"Are you completely stupid? How is wearing that stupid mask going to win you this fight? Does it have magical powers or something?"

"I don't know what you're talking about." Sogeking retorted. "Usopp-kun asked me to replace him! I'm Sogeking."

Losing her smile, Albedo stared at him for a few seconds, before getting back into a fighting stance.

"Never mind, I'll kill you."

Then, about to fly away, she saw Usopp aiming at her, before firing a flaming projectile.

" BIRD FIRE STAR ! "

"That stupid attack again?" Asked Albedo. "I'll destroy it aga ..."

Suddenly, she was surprised to find that a light mist seemed to surround her.

"Huh?" She wondered, smelling gas.

" The flash prevented you from seeing me put a dial on the ground. " Affirmed Sogeking. "And the pepper kept you from smelling the gas around you."

Realizing that, too late, what was happening, Albedo saw his projectile approach her, before creating a powerful explosion. Remaining perfectly still, Sogeking felt the shock wave created by the explosion sweep through his hair and make his cape move.

"That's done." He assured, watching the explosion.

However, emerging from the smoke, Albedo was still able to fight, despite her armor being barely dented.

"YOU..." she roared, twirling her halberd in her hand.

However, as she found herself in front of Sogeking, she was surprised to find that the man now had his feet resting on what looked like a green sphere.

" TRAMPOLIA ! "

Bouncing on it, as if it were a trampoline, Sogeking made an extraordinary leap, which allowed him to leave the roof. Reacting a second too late, Albedo let her halberd hit the roof, and managed to slice the building in half. Nevertheless, his target had escaped his attack.

Then turning around, Albedo saw Sogeking in the air, aiming at several other buildings and fired numerous projectiles at their facades.

" TRAMPOLIA ! "

Clinging to the walls, new green spheres appeared and Sogeking put his feet on them to bounce repeatedly. Finally, it was so, that he managed to put his feet on the ground, while Albedo was still in the air.

"I'm here." The sniper assured.

"Grrrr!" Growled the succubus, turning around.

However, feeling something stick to her armor, she noticed that strange, leech-like plants were clinging to her.

" What is that ? "

" HUMANDRAKE !" Sogeking affirmed. "I advise you to beware of them! These plants will absorb all of your life force."

However, only being able to touch her armor, the plants were unable to reach the slightest patch of skin of the succubus. Even worse. Increasingly annoyed, Albedo caused black lightning to appear around her, which allowed her to strike down the plants, and reduce them to ashes.

"Was that your plan?"

She then rushed towards Usopp.

"That's really disappointing! Did you really think those plants could have gone through my armor, to absorb my energy?"

For any answer, Sogeking assured.

"I knew it wouldn't work! But while your attention was drawn to those plants, you gave me two seconds to launch my next attack without you noticing."

" What ? "

Suddenly, coming out of the ground, giant carnivorous plants climbed towards Albedo, while opening their mouths to the maximum. Seeing this, Albedo stopped and managed to avoid being swallowed by the first plant. Then, her halberd decapitated a second plant, while Albedo had the impression of slicing off a single flower.

"This fight is getting really ridiculous." She stated, preparing to destroy the rest of the plants.

" CUSHION VINE ! "

Hitting into the back of her armor, another Usopp projectile opened up and released a multitude of vines that tangled around Albedo.

"Again?" She growled, already beginning to struggle and tear up the first few vines.

" SNAKE FIREWORKS ! SARGASSO ! "

Two more projectiles slammed into her, and more vines or wools bound the succubus and began to immobilize her, to the point where she even dropped her halberd.

"Damn human." She roared, tearing off more vines, trying to free her right arm entirely.

Unfortunately, one of Usopp's carnivorous plants took advantage of her stillness to move towards her and managed to swallow her entirely. Thus, the outlines of a silhouette was now visible inside its jaws. Initially, these outlines moved, showing that Albedo was trying to struggle. Then, little by little, his attempts became less numerous, before completely stopping.

For several seconds, nothing happened and, wanting to take advantage of it, the carnivorous plant got ready to swallow Albedo. Unfortunately, it was at this moment that its head exploded, spreading a greenish liquid throughout the area. Being free now, while she had also destroyed all the vines that had wrapped around her, Albedo was surrounded by a demonic aura, as she roared.

"I WILL KILL YOU! I WILL KILL YOU! I WILL..."

" TRAMPOLIA ! "

Widening her eyes, Albedo barely had time to lower her gaze when she saw Sogeking leap onto a new green sphere and find himself in front of her. It was what he wanted from the start. What he was looking for was an opportunity. A mere second during which Albedo would give him a opening to finish her off.

So, being now in front of her, Usopp moved the palm of his hand towards her face.

" IMPACT ... "

Unfortunately, reacting faster than him again, Albedo's fist hit him in the face, breaking part of his mask, as well as another tooth.

"Give it up! You don't stand a chance."

Collapsing under the action of the attack, Sogeking began to fall towards the ground. Still, managing to remain confident, he let his second hand grip Albedo's wrist, preventing him from falling further.

" That ... ? "

Raising his hand again, Sogeking let out a battle cry, before pressing the palm of his hand to Albedo's helm.

" DIAAAAAAALLLLLLLL !"

Unable to be able to create a magic shield, Albedo's face disappeared through a shockwave, as Usopp released all the power he had absorbed from the previous use of Ginnungagap. Immediately, Albedo's helm was completely shattered. However, that wasn't the only thing that was shattered.

Hearing cracking noises coming from his arm, Sogeking cried out in pain, while every bone from his fingers to his shoulder felt a backlash so terrible they were destroyed.

And so it was that the two opponents felt their bodies fall back, ready to fall against the ground. Spitting blood, Sogeking made no move to try to stop his fall, while he felt unable to do anything. But at least he had won his fight. At least, that was what he thought.

Walking towards him, a hand grabbed the front of his clothes, preventing him from falling further. Showing nothing but fear on his face, Usopp was speechless, seeing Albedo's face position itself in front of his.

Seeing what she looked like, for the first time, Usopp noticed blood running down her face, due to the previous attack, which actually managed to destroy the helm of her armor. However, wearing her helm had greatly reduced the damage inflicted directly on the succubus. Still fit to fight, Albedo raised her second fist skyward, before slamming it down with all her might in Usopp's face.

This time, the effect was instantaneous. Unable to withstand this power, Usopp passed out on impact and didn't even feel the impact when his body slammed into the ground several feet below.

Staying in the air, Albedo caught her breath, before sliding her gauntlet over her face. Then, looking at the tips of her fingers to find that a red liquid covered them, she gritted her teeth, asking.

"Have you thought what would happen if my perfect face became hideous because of you? Have you thought what would happen if Galadriel-sama found me hideous? If she decides to put some distance between us because my face Disgust, do you know what I would put you through?"

Unable to answer her, Usopp was completely oblivious. Wanting to take advantage of it, Albedo let herself fall towards him, her leg raised to the sky.

"It's over for you."

However, a gigantic howl was suddenly heard.

"Huh?" She wondered, stopping.

Suddenly, a real surprise was seen in her eyes, as she saw a gigantic figure suddenly appear in the next neighborhood.

" WHAT ? "

A minute earlier

Chopper felt unable to get up. half-unconscious, he felt the taste of blood fill his entire mouth. In two strokes, Albedo had managed to put him in this state, while the reindeer had barely managed to make her retreat. The difference between them was undeniable. Yet Chopper refused to admit defeat.

Hearing an explosion in the neighborhood where Albedo and Usopp were, he knew their fight continued and he knew that Usopp would need him.

Therefore, weakly moving his arm, he positioned his hoof at the level of his belt. Then, a few moments later, he directed his hoof towards his mouth, before inserting a spherical object there.

" RUMBLE ! "

Having created four Death Knights, Darkness smirked as she stared at the quartet in front of her.

"And now, do you really think you have any chance of winning against me?"

"Demons?" Lakyus wondered.

"Sounds like the legendary Death Knights." Evileye affirmed.

"Damn it." Torino grumbled.

But just as the heroes were going to be forced to fight against Darkness' creations, everyone stopped when they heard a mighty roar.

" Huh ? " Said Darkness.

Able to be seen, across town, Chopper's huge figure was visible, now that he had assumed his "Monster Point" form.

" What is that thing ? "

Seeing the monster as well, Deku could only be surprised, seeing the hat he wore on his head.

"Cho... Chopper-san?"

Noticing that same detail, Galadriel couldn't help but be surprised.

"Is it that reindeer? That reindeer could turn into that monster? How is that possible?"

Grinning, she couldn't hide her displeasure.

"Another piece of information we didn't know from the Mugiwara team! Damn it! How far are these guys to the limit? Every time I think I know their power, they prove to me that I'm still far from knowing everything of them. "

And yet, despite this, a real childish smile appeared on her face.

"Mugiwara...ever since you've been here, you've been ruining my existence by interfering in my plans...but at the same time, I'm so happy that you came to this world."

Seeing Chopper's huge figure, Albedo stayed in the air, staring at him trying to figure out what she was seeing.

" What is this thing ? "

For answer, Chopper turned to her and took advantage of his new form to pick up a piece of building falling to the ground. Then, crushing it in his hands, he threw the numerous debris towards the succubus.

However, creating a simple magic shield, Albedo halted all attacks, before summoning Ginnungagap.

"You're Mugiwara's pet, aren't you? Impressive! No one would have thought you could transform like this."

Stepping forward, Chopper was about to attack her. Unfortunately, finding himself in the path of a person, the huge monster was totally surprised, while the voice of Shalltear was heard.

" GET OUT MY WAY ! "

"Huh?" Chopper wondered.

Not even having time to see her, he felt Shalltear's fist hit him in the face, knocking him backwards. Spitting blood again, Chopper felt like he was being hit by a gigantic train.

"Shalltear?" Albedo wondered.

Ignoring her, the vampire just stared at the giant monster in front of her, while Chopper tried to get up. If she had come here, it was no coincidence, while she wanted to find Jinbe. Nevertheless, her curiosity had been attracted by this monster.

"Who is this monster? A hero?"

Gritting his teeth, Chopper stood up and reached his hand towards her.

" KOKUTEI : PALME! "

Getting hit hard, Shalltear felt the gigantic hand slam into her. However, as he felt himself hitting her, Chopper was completely startled, while his hand immediately became paralyzed.

Indeed, while taking his attack, Shalltear had smiled, while her hands had gripped two fingers of Chopper.

" Do you want to play ? "

Then, using herculean strength, Shalltear began to spin around, forcing Chopper to follow suit. At first trying to resist, Chopper felt his feet leave the ground, before starting to spin.

Then, Shalltear let go of him and enjoyed watching him fly through the air, before crashing into several buildings.

"It's done" Shalltear affirmed.

"Shalltear." Albedo called, flying towards her. " What are you doing ? "

Turning to her, Shalltear gave a curious look, seeing her hurt face.

"Oh? I didn't know that Galadriel-sama also asked you to come! But look at you! It seems like fighting these people is beyond your means."

"What did you say?" Albedo growled. "Did you see yourself? You're even more hurt than me! I can't believe humans managed to manhandle you so much! You should be ashamed of yourself."

"WHAT?" The vampire roared.

Suddenly, a new growl was heard, while Chopper tried to get up again.

"He's tough." Albedo remarked.

For her part, shrugging, Shalltear affirmed.

"He doesn't interest me! I have someone else to fight."

Then, before Albedo could stop her, she resumed her flight and flew to the other end of town.

"Tsss! This girl is annoying." Albedo growled.

Then, facing Chopper, she affirmed.

"This time, I'll make sure to kill you for good. "

Hitting Cocytus' giant sword, before blocking his halberd, Zoro tried to use his speed to start a chain, which could allow him to hit Cocytus. Unfortunately, being a fantastic master of arms, Cocytus managed to block many of his attacks, while ice wards halted the rest.

"That guy..." Zoro growled, as none of his attacks managed to hit him.

Being in the same situation as him, Cocytus saw Zoro block or avoid all the attacks he tried to land on him.

"Roronoa..."

Using his ice again, Cocytus froze the area all around him, forcing Zoro to jump back, lest he become trapped in the ice. Then, he created a sharp tornado, which moved towards Cocytus.

" TATSUMAKI ! "

Seeing the attack coming towards him, as his winds sliced through the ice that stood in his way, Cocytus only positioned his halberd horizontally. Then, when Zoro's tornado landed in front of him, he made a quick movement with his arm. Moving as fast as light, his halberd touched the tornado, and literally cut it in half.

Being able to see this, Brain had new proof that these two people could not be compared to mere humans.

"This guy can create tornadoes with his sabers...and the other one can easily slice through them with his axe! Those powers...that can't be used by mere humans! These guys...are gods." . "

For his part, having seen his tornado disappear, Zoro kept a stoic look, as if he expected that. Then he declared.

"Cocytus...you passed the test."

"Really?" Asked his adversary. "And what did I win?"

" The right to help me reach another level. " Zoro affirmed. "And I know you are the perfect person to help me overcome my limits."

Then, looking at Enma, he declared.

"Show me the extent of your power."

Then, he covered his new saber with his haki, before doing the same with his two other sabers. Seeing him do this, Cocytus had the sensation of seeing the aura around Zoro transform. It was already terrifying...fit for a wild beast, preying on anything suicidal enough to face him.

But now, Cocytus felt like he saw the aura of a real demon in front of him. No, it was almost the aura of a real god of war.

"Roronoa Zoro...you too passed my test." He assured, creating two new magic circles.

His two disarmed hands disappeared there, before reappearing, with a golden combat spear and a giant adamantine sword. Now Cocytus had four weapons with him.

"Roronoa...it's been years since anyone forced me to fight seriously! You can be proud of that! Know that the respect I have for humans will never be the same after this fight."

" I'm flattered. " Confirmed Zoro, with a bloodthirsty smile.

Then, crossing his swords in front of him, he began to let demonic force pour into him.

" KING OF HELL THREE SWORD STYLE ! "

For his part, Cocytus let his body shine, while his offensive might and defensive might soared to their peak.

"Roronoa, if I ever die, know that I'll be waiting for you in the afterlife so we can fight again."

" If it makes you happy, I make you the same promise. " Zoro assured.

Then, time froze. Having a hard time breathing, Brain found himself completely motionless. to tell the truth, he didn't know what was going on. For a moment, he felt like he couldn't breathe, while his body seemed to weigh tons. Even before the clash started, the aura of these two warriors were fighting and seemed to be able to destroy the entire area.

At that moment, Brain wanted to run away. He wanted to run away knowing that his place was not here. But it was too late. Making a crack appear under his feet, Zoro finally threw himself forward, imitated by Cocytus. Running in perfect synchronization, the two opponents were already in front of each other, ready to finish off his opponent.

" SANTORYU : IPPYAKU SANJO HIRYU JIGORU ! "

" YAKSHANARATA ! "

There was no sound of impact or even confrontation. Rushed towards each other, Zoro and Cocytus suddenly overtook each other, as if their own speed had prevented them from attacking in time. Continuing to run, they finally stopped, as a distance of ten meters separated them. Now turning their backs, the two adversaries remained motionless.

Trying to figure out what was going on, Brain wondered if they had actually managed to touch each other.

And it was then that a crack appeared on the frozen ground.

At the same time, Cocytus' Combat Spear and Adamantine Sword were shattered into pieces and fell to the ground, while a large crack appeared on the ice monster's chest. Dumbfounded, he took a step forward, before dropping to one knee. Zoro had managed to slash him, even though his magic defense and physical defense were at their peak.

" Su ... Sugoi. " Said Brain.

Then, the icy ground cracked in another place. And this time, a stream of blood was seen, while four wounds appeared on Zoro's left arm. But that wasn't the worst, while Zoro tried to control his pain, he unfortunately couldn't do anything, when he heard the sound of a new crack.

Being alone at first, this crack had appeared on his Sandai Kitetsu. Then, a second crack appeared. And then, dozens of cracks were visible. Finally, unable to bear the damage taken, Zoro's sword shattered and its end fell to the ground.

" My Kitetsu ... "

Then, as if the curse of his saber took place, Zoro felt his left arm lose its mobility and start to hover above the ground, while Zoro couldn't move it again.

With the same precision as a surgeon, Cocytus had cut away his flesh, muscles and ligaments and because of that...even with all his willpower... Zoro was unable to use his left arm again.