Carl was very satisfied with his second Devil Fruit because he also gained some unexpected abilities.
Among them was an ability that intrigued him—ultrasound.
Think about it, as a branch of the Bat-Bat Fruit, Model: Vampire, a Mythical Zoan, in addition to its unique powers, it also carries the natural abilities of the base species. And one of the most commendable traits of bats is their extraordinary hearing and their innate ability to emit ultrasound.
In someone as powerful as Carl, these natural abilities were amplified and enhanced even further. Just as Enel used his Rumble-Rumble Fruit's radio waves to extend his Observation Haki across the entirety of Sky Island, Carl could now use ultrasound to do the same, perhaps even surpassing Enel. After all, in terms of raw power, Enel couldn't compare to Carl.
But ultrasound wasn't just a means of perception—it could also be a terrifying form of attack. Whether against living beings or objects, it could cause massive damage.
This was an ability that Carl knew could be developed further.
However, the most astonishing aspect of the Vampire Fruit was its potential to grant immortality through the act of blood-sucking!
Of course, this immortality came with conditions. There were two major rules: first, the user couldn't take their own life or be killed by others. Second, as long as life existed on Earth, Carl would remain immortal.
These conditions were challenging, of course. But barring Carl getting tired of living, he would find it quite difficult to die.
Because of the Vampire Fruit, Carl's skin had taken on an unnaturally pale tone, with a radiant sheen under the sunlight—a visible sign of his immense vitality.
Mythical Zoan Fruits were indeed rare and powerful among Devil Fruits. Even in his normal state, Carl's strength and speed had been dramatically enhanced.
So, Carl couldn't comprehend why individuals like Garp or Roger weren't interested in Devil Fruits. Sure, physical or swordsmanship masters might be wary of eating a Logia or Paramecia Fruit due to their natural drawbacks, but an Zoan Fruit? It seemed like the perfect fit for warriors like them. Finding a suitable Zoan Devil Fruit shouldn't have been hard, right?
As for the weakness of drowning, it rarely seemed to affect top-tier fighters. After all, if someone's unconscious from battle, does it really matter whether they fear the sea or not?
The bonuses from a Zoan Fruit were certainly worth the risk.
In the end, Carl concluded there was only one reason: the author of their story had simply decided not to give Devil Fruits to these people.
But Carl wanted to. At the very least, he intended to let his uncle Garling experience the incredible power of a Devil Fruit.
Carl clenched his fist and smiled wickedly as blood surged through his veins.
His gaze shifted to Olvia, who shuddered. Whenever Carl looked at her like that, it usually meant something unpleasant was about to happen.
Her face showed unease, but Carl turned his attention to the island ahead and softly said, "There's no need for this place to exist anymore."
Raising his arm, dark rings of energy spiraled around it and shot upwards toward the sky.
Olvia didn't understand what Carl was about to do, but the Navy officers on the ship trembled. They had witnessed Carl's power during his graduation exam, and the memory had left a deep impression.
Without waiting for Carl's orders, Lucia immediately shouted, "Start the warship now! Get as far away from this island as possible!"
The Navy crew scrambled into action, their movements a bit more frantic than usual.
Even Olvia noticed the tension. Suddenly, the warship roared to life at maximum speed, jolting forward. Olvia stumbled, leaning on Carl for support.
When she stood up, she saw everyone on deck staring at the sky. A massive noise filled the air, growing louder and louder.
Olvia glanced up, her pupils shrinking in horror as a colossal meteor broke through the clouds, blazing with fire, and plummeted toward the island of Sleeping Ancient Town.
BOOM!
The impact was deafening. The island crumbled beneath the meteor's strike, sinking into the sea and leaving a swirling vortex where it once stood.
But the danger wasn't over yet. Fragments of the island, now massive boulders, flew into the sky, threatening to crush the warship.
Just as the debris was about to hit, a blinding white light erupted from Carl. His Navy cloak flapped in the wind as a powerful repulsive force shot out from him.
The force created a protective barrier around the warship, shattering the incoming boulders into smaller pieces that scattered away. The warship sailed on, untouched.
Olvia collapsed to the ground, her mind blank.
One blow... to sink an entire island.
She had always known that the Admirals of the Navy were terrifying forces capable of destroying nations. But hearing stories about such power was different from witnessing it firsthand.
Now, she had seen it with her own eyes.
Carl had casually raised his hand and summoned a meteor, wiping an island off the map. And the most terrifying thought was—there were others in the world just as strong as Carl.
What use were laws or rules in the face of beings like them?
To ordinary people, they were nothing less than gods.
Olvia looked up at Carl, who stood with his back to her, and felt a surge of fear. She couldn't help but remember the fall of OHara Island. And this island... wasn't much bigger than that.
The sunlight broke through the dissipating clouds, casting Carl's shadow over Olvia. He turned, offering her a hand with a soft smile.
"Sorry, I may have gone a little too far and scared you again."
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