Upon receiving the Flame Sword, Akainu's confidence soared to unprecedented levels, particularly upon understanding its true capabilities. He even entertained the idea of taking on each member of the Four Emperors individually using this single sword!
This sword of flames held the esteemed third position among the weaponry in the realm of the "Super God." Its unparalleled ability to resonate with solar energy generated a power and radiation effect beyond compare. When wielded, even Kaido, renowned as the mightiest being, would succumb to its devastating force!
At that moment, while Rayleigh was drinking, he and Shendu beside him were startled by Akainu's hushed yet incisive voice that didn't escape their notice.
Rayleigh and Shendu exchanged glances, both eyeing Akainu, who, with a knowing "nuclear" glint in his eyes, held the flaming sword.
Their gazes locked.
Suddenly, Rayleigh sprang from his seat, swiftly maneuvering behind Ron after a nimble bar spin, a move entirely unexpected from a septuagenarian.
He leaned towards Akainu and egged him on, "Let's do this! Akainu, show us what you've got. If you don't act now, you'll lose face..."
Akainu's countenance darkened abruptly. This was a rather undignified situation, wasn't it? "Come on then! If you have the guts, face me! If I lay a finger on you, you're done for!"
"The might of the Flame Sword exceeds the limits of this world," Ron remarked calmly. "If you wish to continue your experiment, you might need to modify your approach."
Even though Cool Ice granted Doflamingo two genes that seemed somewhat gimmicky—alternating between ice and fire—their actual impact fell far short of the Frozen Fruit and Mera-mera Fruit. These abilities could only be considered auxiliary in nature.
However, the Flame Sword was an entirely different league, exceeding the boundaries of this world by a wide margin.
"Moreover..." Guysha mused, touching her chin and sighing softly, "Reclaim the flaming sword and evolve your body into the second-generation divine form."
As her words trailed off, the flame sword vanished into thin air amidst spatial fluctuations, leaving Akainu staring at Kong Luoluo's vacant hand, his heart heavy with disappointment. Can one expect to retrieve what's given away so freely?
The ambition he harbored moments ago to confront the entire Four Emperors group dissipated.
At that moment, a faint spatial ripple encircled Akainu, accompanied by a mechanical notification in his mind:
"Unlocking hidden restrictions, initiating password transfer, commencing fusion of the second-generation godly body. Current progress: 30%..."
This was Guysha's handiwork—solving quantum puzzles, plotting star maps, and subsequently constructing "wormhole bridges." All of this preparation was the groundwork for merging the genes of the second-generation godly body into Akainu's being.
Throughout this process, Akainu sensed multiple transformative shifts in his life force. His genetic sequence restructured, his physical stature expanded manifold!
The fusion continued for a full five minutes. Upon completion, Akainu's physique underwent explosive growth. If he was akin to a child before, he was now akin to a teenager fused with the Second Generation divine body, possessing enough strength in his physical form alone to overpower a child.
The power coursing through his body brought a glint of joy back to his dark countenance—a return of his former exuberance.
Nevertheless, Guysha's words delivered a harsh reality check, "Don't get too excited. Even after merging with the Second Generation God Body, your physical prowess surpasses but pales in comparison to the might of the Flaming Sword."
"This level of power is ample for you to ascend as the Marine Fleet Admiral," Guysha asserted.
"The Second Generation God Body?" Akainu queried, his expression puzzled. "Is there a divine body of a higher order?"
Guysha affirmed, "I possess the Fourth Generation God Body, as does that woman."
"The Fourth Generation God Body transcends into conceptual life, almost an immortal existence," she elaborated.
Her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Ron, musing, "Well... he seems to be too."
Akainu felt a pang in his heart upon hearing this revelation. It was akin to feeling invincible only to be jolted back to reality by Ron's antics.
Guysha's words served as a stark reminder to Akainu: He must avoid crossing paths with Ron in the future, lest he meets a miserable end.
Ron sighed helplessly, "You all did well in the class, don't hold grudges against me."
A smile graced Guysha's lips as she suggested, "This world clearly isn't suited for you anymore. Why not join me in Tiancheng? The angels will welcome you in two rows!"
"I'm good here," Ron chuckled wryly, his mind momentarily dwelling on trouble Angel might stir up. Were her driving skills that formidable? Hairpin turns, perhaps?
Rayleigh's eyes gleamed momentarily with an idea, but he wisely refrained from voicing it, fearing Guysha's wrath.
"Your Majesty, I'll take my leave now; I have a task at hand," Akainu announced as he rose slowly.
Taking a sip of wine, Guysha expressed, "I hope to witness certain outcomes upon our next encounter."
Akainu nodded silently, heading towards the exit. Just as he was about to depart, he turned to Rayleigh, tauntingly remarking, "Old man, if you're capable, don't just hide behind Ron and take undue advantage."
Knowing his limits, Rayleigh disregarded the provocation.
Suddenly, Shendu approached Rayleigh and handed him a Talisman adorned with images of rabbits and cows, saying, "I've been annoyed seeing him for a while. Use these two Talismans to deal with him!"
Rayleigh appeared a bit skeptical. "Really? Why don't you handle it yourself?"
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Shendu sighed softly, saying, "I dare not act against anyone in this world without the boss's consent. Trust me. Handling one Ron is manageable. The concern lies with Lucoa, akin to 'seeing the scene.' This cautiousness made Shendu apprehensive, fearing that a casual attempt could result in death.
Rayleigh, upon hearing this, believed it to be true. Taking the Talisman, he arrogantly shouted, "Prepare to cry, you little ghost! Today, this old man will show you that the new flying sticks of this era can't surpass the old sausages of the past!"
In an instant, Akainu felt a blur, followed by a forceful impact on his face, sending his body spinning and flying out of the tavern.
For a while thereafter, Rayleigh relentlessly utilized the speed of the rabbit Talisman and the strength of the bull Talisman to assail Akainu continuously. Despite the recent fusion with the Second Generation body, Akainu, relying on his robust resilience, managed to sneak in a few counterattacks against Rayleigh.
As the intense confrontation continued between the two, a mechanical prompt sounded in Ron's mind:
[Ding, conversation completed for Customer Guysha]
["Ding, conversation completed for Customer Drago, Shendu, Akainu."]
["Customer Guysha: Eye of Insight, Flame Bombardment, Sacred Domain, Sacred Body—host can choose one ability."]
["Customer Shendu: Chicken Talismans, Cow Talismans, Horse Talismans..."]
Ron murmured softly, "Select Guysha's Sacred Body and fuse it tonight."
Given the crowded tavern, merging the divine body would surely draw attention, something Ron wished to avoid. Regarding the abilities of Shendu, Drago, and others, Ron chose the Bull Talisman, Demon Bogang Demon Qi, and Akainu's Observation Haki.
Suddenly, the tavern doorbell chimed—a green creature with a massive needle-like tail entered Ron's view.