Chapter 44: Medusa's Kiss
The title of a supreme sword is reserved for the strongest of weapons. Although "sword" is in the title, it encompasses all types—knives, guns, whips, gloves, and other weaponry of legendary strength.
"Senior Feiche, this weapon isn't fully forged yet," Chiba began. "But I'd like to give this whip to you as a token."
"What? This whip hasn't been completed?" Hitoru Tenguyama stared at Chiba in disbelief. The whip was already so powerful—what would it become once fully forged?
Without hesitation, Tiangushan Feiche returned the whip to Chiba, who promptly handed it to Peacock.
"I crafted this whip from the tendons and fangs of Medusa, a snake demon king," Chiba explained. "I preserved Medusa's remaining energy and spirit within the whip, so it carries her allure, her venom, and her power. The black snake phantom you see is a manifestation of her energy."
"The scales on the whip are as sharp as blades. A single strike could tear flesh from bone, and Medusa's venom ensures a lethal poison with each hit. The whip's fang-tipped end can pierce any opponent, no matter their strength. I call it 'Medusa's Kiss.'"
Peacock's face lit up with excitement. "Are you serious? You're actually giving me this weapon, a blade of supreme caliber?"
She knew all too well that a weapon of this class could amplify one's power tenfold, and with Medusa's Kiss, her abilities as a whip-wielding user would be unmatched.
"This whip perfectly complements your powers," Chiba said. "Medusa's Kiss is in your hands now. Just one drop of your blood on it, and it will be bound exclusively to you, unable to be wielded by anyone else."
"Is it really as incredible as you say?"
Chiba shrugged. "If you doubt me, I can always give it to someone else."
"No! I believe you!" Peacock bit her finger, letting a drop of blood fall onto Medusa's Kiss. Instantly, she felt a powerful connection with the whip. The phantom black snake coiled into the whip as it emitted a dark, ominous light. In her hand, it seemed to transform into a living serpent, with its tip glistening like venomous fangs.
With a flick of her wrist, Medusa's Kiss moved seamlessly, an extension of her very being. Peacock grinned as she tested her powers, slamming the whip against the ground. The impact was vast, creating ripples over a kilometer-wide area like waves in water.
Ecstatic, Peacock rubbed her cheek against the whip, reveling in its power. The whip was beyond anything she'd ever wielded; she could hardly contain her joy.
In her excitement, she leapt into Chiba's arms, planting a kiss on his cheek. "I love you to death for this, Chiba!"
Nearby, Hina watched with a scowl. "Chiba went through all that trouble for her, yet he never crafted anything like this for himself. Hina feels betrayed."
Chiba noticed Hina's sulk and gently pushed Peacock away. "Well, the whip is yours now. We're even."
Peacock merely smirked, clutching Medusa's Kiss. Her gaze turned mischievous, her eyes glinting with intent as she looked Chiba up and down.
Chiba felt a chill. "What are you planning?"
Peacock's grin widened. "Oh, nothing. You've given me Medusa's Kiss… and I think it's only fair to return the favor." She winked, taking a predatory step forward.
Chiba backed away, wary. With Medusa's Kiss in her possession, Peacock's power had skyrocketed—engaging her wouldn't be easy.
Peacock lashed out, Haki infusing her whip as it cracked toward him. Chiba raised his hammer, also infused with Haki, to block. But Medusa's Kiss shattered the hammer on impact.
"Now, Chiba, you're mine!" She flicked the whip again, its tip darting toward him like a venomous fang.
Chiba responded instantly, enveloping himself in Armament Haki, which extended like ribbons, binding Medusa's Kiss. He deftly caught the tip between two fingers, channeling his power into the whip and disrupting Peacock's control over it.
Peacock gasped. "You… you can project Haki from every part of your body? And how are you controlling my whip?"
"Who do you think forged this weapon?" Chiba smirked. "I know it better than anyone."
With a quick kick, he sent Peacock flying backward, launching her over a hundred meters into the street beyond.
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𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮. 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚!
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
• 𝘽𝙤𝙜𝙙𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙪
• 𝙅𝙘𝟭𝟮𝟬𝟮
• 𝘼𝙝𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙟𝙖𝙝
• 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 𝗠𝗼𝗲𝗲
𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸:
• 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝟴𝟱+ 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚.
• 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁-𝗢𝘂𝘁: 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩!
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗲𝘁, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀!
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