Staring at Demiurge's body, which remained stuck in the wall, Aura and Mare had difficulty understanding the situation. It was unthinkable. How could someone like Demiurge end up in this situation?

"Onee-san…" Mare said.

"It's... It must be a ploy." Aura affirmed. "It has to be a Demiurge plan."

Still staring at the demon, she screamed.

"Demiurge, stop being stupid! This isn't funny."

Demiurge remained motionless, while blood ran down his chin.

"DEMIURGE! Your joke only makes you laugh." Aura affirmed. "Don't tell me you were really defeated by a mere human! DEMIURGE."

"Do you understand my situation?"

Surprised, Aura turned back to Franky, who was smiling confidently.

"If they had come here alone, I think, in fact, that the heroes would have been destroyed by you and the other inhabitants of these places! However, thanks to Hawks, the situation is no longer the same! Jinbe and Sanji are here and I wouldn't be surprised if they were the ones to defeat this guy."

"Grrrr! Don't talk nonsense." Aura roared. "The cook of your crew is a level 30 human and the fishman has never shown the power to surpass a level 100 guardian! What you say has no chance."

"Level?" Franky repeated.

Preferring to ignore this, Franky brandished his arm towards the twins.

"If you refuse to believe me, I'm going to have to prove it to you by beating you! WEAPONS ..."

" STOP ! "

widening his eyes, Franky felt the gravity around him intensify, making it impossible for him to move.

" What ? "

Having finally moved, Demiurge had freed himself from the wall where he was. Then, flapping his wings, he flew above the combat zone. Then running his thumb over his chin, he managed to wipe away the blood that was on it.

Then seeing that his thumb was covered in the scarlet liquid, the demon felt a vein of anger forming on his forehead. How was this possible? How did a human manage to hit and hurt him like that.

Demiurge had only been beaten once in his life. The only defeat he had experienced was during the great invasion that the Tomb of Nazarick had experienced, at the time when all the creators were still present. because of his defeat, Demiurge's confidence had been completely shattered for a long period of time. It was therefore unthinkable that he could humiliate Nazarick again, by being beaten by a human.

However, as he felt rage boiling within him, the demon finally inhaled a large amount of air, before calmly exhaling it out of his mouth. Demiurge refused to behave like Shalltear. If he let his anger control him, he knew his enemy could take advantage of it to defeat him. If Demiurge wanted to avoid further humiliation, he had to maintain his composure.

Then noticing that his glasses were cracked, he placed his hand on them and created a magic circle. Repairing himself, his glasses appeared intact, while a new mask covered his face. Jaldabaoth was back.

"Demiurge." Aura rejoiced.

However, ignoring her, Demiurge was now thoughtful and tried to understand what had just happened. Among the residents of Nazarick, Demiurge was Sanji's third opponent. During his first fight against Regina, Sanji had only fled. And facing Albedo, the cook was quickly beaten. So there was no reason he could surpass the demon's strength.

" Did he have a lucky break? No, it's impossible! An opponent less powerful than Regina could never hurt me this much, even attacking me by surprise! Does he have a secret weapon like a sacred object? In that case, why not use it against Albedo? Or was he pretending to hide his power? Would Mugiwara have given him this order in order to surprise Galadriel-sama? "

Thinking of this hypothesis, the demon suddenly began to notice a strange detail.

" By the way, why are these pirates here? Only the heroes knew about Darkness's invitation! So what are they doing here? Would the heroes have warned them? No, that's impossible! According to Galadriel-sama, heroes hate these pirates and vice versa! Why would these pirates decide to help them? "

Then, thinking back to the battle of Hosu, the demon noticed.

" It's like last time! When Galadriel-sama decided to fight, the pirates were already there! It was as if Mugiwara had predicted the location of the battle! Would he have this power? Would Mugiwara Did he foresee everything that was going to happen? Did he ask that cook to pretend to be weak... in view of the fight tonight? "

Thinking about this possibility, the demon shook his head.

" No! It's improbable! If that were the case, I'm sure Galadriel-sama would have known! I'm sure she would have understood this human's reasoning. "

Immediately, the demon widened his eyes.

" Unless ... "

Flashback

" WHAT ? "

While in Nazarick, Demiurge asked a homunculus to bring him tea. Having obeyed, the servant then began a conversation with the demon. Wanting to know how Galadriel was doing, Demiurge suddenly heard news that shocked him.

" WHAT ? "

Having dropped the cup of tea he was holding in his hand, the demon stared at the homunculus before questioning her.

" What did you say? "

Somewhat frightening, the young woman affirmed.

"Galadriel-sama asked a human to become her personal cook! If I'm not mistaken, this is the cook belonging to Mugiwara's group."

Still shocked, Demiurge couldn't believe what he had just heard.

"Galadriel-sama hired a human...as a cook."

Demiurge couldn't believe this. Much like most residents of Nazarick, Demiurge had no respect for humans. Certainly, he could consider some of them to be interesting creatures to study but... he could never tolerate such a situation.

Humans...they were fit to be guinea pigs or food for the residents of Nazarick. Or, at best, they could become soldiers in Nazarick's army with the primary role of serving as sacrificial pawns in battle. However, it was unthinkable that one of them could become the personal chef of a supreme being.

"You must be wrong." He assured. "There is no reason why this human could become Galadriel-sama's cook! Why would she decide on such a thing?"

"Huh...apparently she says his cooking is second to none and she wants to take advantage of it to have him by her side."

" What ? "

End of flashback

Thinking about this conversation, Demiurge came up with a new hypothesis.

" Galadriel-sama...there was no way she could hire a human to be her personal chef! Unless...unless she knew the danger he posed. "

Unable to help but smile, he placed his hand in front of his eyes, before thinking.

" I'm just an idiot! It was obvious! Galadriel-sama discovered Mugiwara's true intentions! She guessed that he had ordered his cook to be weak in order to attack us by surprise! Galadriel- sama guessed it but, instead of telling us, she wanted us to understand it for ourselves! That's why she hired him as a cook! She wanted to watch over him and make us understand that he was a threat! However, my stupidity kept me from understanding that. "

Then clenching his fist, he declared.

"Monkey D. Luffy... you managed to foresee Galadriel-sama's plans and that's why you were in Hosu to try to kill her! And today, you anticipated her plans again and that's why you sent your men to fight us! But where are you? And where is Roronoa? Are you here too? Are you hiding?"

Once again, Demiurge was unable to predict what was going to happen. The demon was playing chess against an opponent who was only a human, and yet he had the feeling that Luffy could predict any of his moves without the slightest difficulty.

"Monkey D. Luffy...you are not an ordinary human! Your intelligence places you above the others." The demon affirmed. "I refuse to make the mistake of underestimating you again."

"Hey, Demiurge." Aura shouted, to get his attention.

Finally lowering his gaze, the demon saw the two twins staring at him, while Franky was still immobilized.

"What happened? Why were you thrown all the way here?" Aura asked.

"And...And you're hurt." Mare remarked.

"It's nothing." Assured the demon. "I admit I let my guard down and I would understand if Galadriel-sama would be furious about this! However, I am far from defeated! I would even say that things are getting interesting."

Then staring at Franky, he asked.

"Would you like me to help you finish him off?"

"Huh?" Aura was surprised. "No, thanks! This guy doesn't stand a chance against us! It's quite fun fighting him! Instead of killing him right away, we're going to take our time to hurt him and..."

"DON'T UNDERESTIMATE HIM!"

Feeling her body tremble, Aura stopped laughing, while Mare groaned in terror. Having activated an aura around him, Demiurge declared.

"I think we have humiliated Galadriel-sama enough to fail once again."

Again, he thought about Shalltear's defeat and Aura's. There had also been his confrontation against Luffy and his debacle against Sanji.

"Humans are inferior beings." Demiurge affirmed. "But, even if it makes me want to vomit, I am forced to admit that Monkey D. Luffy is not an ordinary human! I refuse to allow my arrogance to allow him to attack Galadriel-sama."

"Huh...what are you talking about?"

"From now on, there is no question that Nazarick will experience another defeat against these pirates." Demiurge affirmed. "We lost to them because of our lack of vigilance! This has to stop! And we also have to resume intensive training."

Thinking now of Kaido, he assured.

"If we don't do something to become stronger, we will be the ones who get wiped out."

Suddenly, he started flying out of the room, all the while asserting.

"This cyborg has weapons that Galadriel wants to obtain! If you are forced to kill him, try to save his corpse."

" Huh ... aye ! "

And as the demon disappeared, Franky felt able to move again.

"I'm finally free."

However, he saw the pair of elves facing him.

"Sorry, but it seems we have to end your suffering." Aura said.

"We're going to have to kill you now." Mare assured.

Remaining still, Jeanist only stared at the small, white-skinned woman who was now facing Jinbe. The hero had no idea who she was and, from a distance, this stranger seemed harmless enough.

However, an aura seemed to emanate from her body. An aura that warned him of the danger that Shalltear represented. But unlike him, Jinbe remained motionless and his gaze was locked into that of the vampire.

"Jeanist-san…" Called him a hero. " What do we have to do ? "

"Should we fight this girl?"

"Frowning his eyebrows, the man didn't know what to say. He knew that he had to order a few heroes to evacuate the scene, in order to take Mirko to safety. As for the other heroes, he had to give them the ordered to help him capture all of Darkness's subordinates.

Yet Jeanist was not like Endeavor. Knowing how to trust his instincts, the hero seemed to refuse the fact of fighting Shalltear. He had the impression that giving the order to attack would force his men to be massacred. Continuing to stare at the young vampire, he felt his hands begin to shake.

" This girl...who is she? "

"Have no fear."

Speaking with a calm tone, Jinbe suddenly got into a fighting stance.

"Leave here and take your friend to safety! I'll take care of this person."

" What? "

Now showing a frustrated look, Shalltear replied.

"Just because you managed to hit me in Hosu, doesn't mean you should underestimate me."

"I don't underestimate you." Jinbe retorted. "It's precisely because I know your power that I refuse to let these people fight you! You could kill them before they even realize it."

"And you? Do you really feel capable of fighting me?"

"I have no other choice." Jinbe replied. "But the truth is, whether I can do it or not, I don't care."

Thinking about Brook and Robin's injuries, the fishman declared.

"You took pleasure in hurting my companions! So, I refuse to leave here without having avenged them."

"Oh? Are you trying to look like a knight?" Shalltear questioned, with a mocking smile.

However, having received an order from Galadriel, Shalltear knew that she had to allow the heroes to leave here in order to evacuate Mirko. Therefore, looking at Jeanist, she declared.

" You can leave. "

" Huh ? "

Suddenly, Shalltear's aura intensified, as she stated.

"There's nothing better than hunting humans! So I'm going to let you go and kill that fishman! And when that's done, I'll come after you."

Then licking her lips, she declared.

"The game will be over when I have killed you all."

Once again, the heroes began to tremble in fear, while they had the impression of seeing Shalltear's aura transform into a gigantic carnivorous monster. Taking a step back, Jeanist felt a bead of sweat run down his face.

" This girl…she's a real monster. "

But again, Jinbe remained stoic, while no tremor was seen.

"Oh? I must admit that you have a lot of guts to face me without feeling the slightest fear." Shalltear affirmed.

"I've been in this kind of situation before." Jinbe said. "And honestly, if I was afraid of someone like you, I would shame my captain."

Hearing this, Shalltear showed a frustrated look, before rushing towards him.

" In this case ... "

Suddenly disappearing, she appeared behind Jinbe tried to hit her head.

"I'm going to force you to be afraid of me."

Immediately, Jeanist and the others felt a shockwave, while Jinbe raised his arm. Covering it with haki, he then used it to block Shalltear's attack, which caused this shockwave.

Jinbe seemed to have stopped Shalltear perfectly. However, chills immediately appeared in Jinbe's arm, while his frame seemed to have been hit. Even with his haki, the fishman felt the vampire's power.

"Grrrr!" He growled.

Seeing this, Jeanist had to make a decision. And finally he ordered.

"Everyone, flee! Our main mission is to get Mirko to safety! We must leave here immediately."

Now sitting against a wall, Endeavor began to cough, spitting blood out of his mouth. Still feeling the shivers caused by the fear Demiurge had inflicted on him, the hero remained seated, while Sanji stared at the hole in the wall.

Seeming certain that his kick had not been enough to finish off someone like Demiurge, the cook stood still and waited for his return. Noticing this, Endeavor questioned him.

" For what ... ? "

" Huh ? "

"Why don't you run? You saw what this monster was capable of! So don't you run?"

"I think I already told you."

Exhaling smoke, Sanji stated.

"A lady is in danger and you are too weak to defeat the guys in this tower! If I decide to flee, you will be massacred and this poor lady risks being killed too."

Then staring at Endeavor, he stated.

"A guy like you who dares to mistreat his family...I would have no qualms about letting you die here! However, if I flee like a coward, I would only be covering my captain with shame."

"Oh? I like that loyalty."

Showing a serious face, Sanji saw Demiurge back in the room again.

"I congratulate you for not running away."

"It's not my type." Assured the cook. "Especially since I have no reason to do this."

"I admit that you surprised me." Demiurge affirmed. "But this kick doesn't mean you're capable of defeating me."

"In that case, give me two minutes." Sanji said, dropping his cigarette, before crushing it under his foot. "In two minutes I will have finished you off."

" Oden ... Kozuki ? "

Staring at the tall woman in front of him, Hawks saw her smile at him.

"Yes! I am the great samurai of Wano Kuni."

"Samurai?" The man repeated, seeing her wielding a club.

Now staring at the ice statues that imprisoned the Deaths Knights, Yamato confessed.

"I've never seen this kind of creature! Is encountering this kind of monster common in this world?"

"In this world?" Hawks wondered.

Staring at Yamato, while seeming to understand where her phenomenal strength came from, the hero questioned her.

"Do you know Luffy?"

" Luffy ? "

Immediately, Yamato's face was in front of Hawks', while her smile grew longer.

"Do you know where Luffy and Momonosuke are?"

"Huh... I know where Luffy is! Besides, some of his companions are inside this huge building."

"Huh?" Yamato wondered, looking at the tomb of Nazarick.

Staring at the enormous entrance in front of her, she declared.

"I sense powerful auras coming from this place! However, many people's auras quickly disappeared."

"What do you mean?" Hawks asked.

"People died before I could get there." Yamato stated.

Suddenly, she started running inside the building.

"If Luffy's companions are here, I have to save them."

Unfortunately for her, a magic circle appeared under her feet and lit up.

" What ? "

Finding himself teleported, Yamato found herself in a dark room.

"What...? Where am I?"

"Oh? So it's you I have to fight?"

Facing Yamato, a figure walked in her direction.

"I'm so glad Darkness-sama gave me permission to fight you! It's been a long time since I was allowed to play with a living toy."

Eventually, Yamato was able to see a young girl who looked like Albedo, in a much more childish form. In her hand, the newcomer held a battle ax twice her size.

"Who are you?" Yamato asked, brandishing her club.

"Tssss! A human shouldn't ask me questions." Retorted the newcomer. "But if you want to know everything, my name is Rubedo! And unfortunately for you, after Gala... I mean Darkness-sama, I am the most powerful being in this place."

"Darkness?" Yamato repeated. "I don't know who this person is! But if she has decided to attack Luffy's companions, I am obliged to intervene and beat you."

Immediately, Rubedo started laughing.

"HAHAHAHA! You seem like an incredibly stupid human! I just hope you're strong! It would be a shame to kill you quickly."

Outside Nazarick

" I don't understand. "

now being on a deserted beach, Luffy stared at Toshinori who was facing him.

"Why did you bring me here?"

Not being sure himself of the reason for their presence here, the blond ended up affirming.

"Luffy-san...I saw you fight in Hosu and I have to admit that you are powerful! In fact, you even seemed capable of facing Darkness."

"Huh? Were you in Hosu?" Luffy asked. " I did not see you. "

Smiling, Toshinori stated.

"Maybe it's because…"

Suddenly transforming, he took the form of All Might.

"I was in this form."

Pulling back immediately, Luffy began to let out a huge scream.

"AHHHHHHHHH! Can you turn into Dumb-Might?"

"I'M ALL MIGHT!" The hero roared. "And stop misrepresenting my name."

"But...but I don't understand." Luffy affirmed. "You were skinny and dying a few seconds ago."

"Don't worry about that." All Might retorted. "If I brought you here, it's to fight you."

Remembering his confrontation with Darkness, he declared.

"Since what happened to Hosu, I doubt my power! Luffy-san... I ask you to fight me in order to see the real difference that exists between our two powers."

"Huh?" Luffy was surprised. "I don't really understand why you want to do this."

However, displaying a confident smile, he began to stretch.

"However, a little fight wouldn't do me any harm! I just wanted to let off some steam."

Hearing this, while All Might also stretched, Gran Torino remained seated on a rock, while staring at Luffy intently. Having also seen the boy wield Haoshoku Haki, he was curious to know what else this young man could do.

" If All Might is interested in him, then he's no ordinary human. "