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Chapter 18 - Chapter 18 : “The Clash of Monster”

Rocks smirked, his black, tattered coat whipping in the wind. His piercing eyes gleamed with an unhinged intensity. His Battle with Fleet Admiral Kong grew in intensity.

The moment Rocks took a step forward, the very ground beneath him fractured from the sheer force of his aura grew tenfold.

But Kong did not flinch. Instead, he took a deep breath, his muscles flexing as a dark golden energy surged around him.

Kong : "I won't let you turn this world into your playground, Rocks."

Then, with a thunderous roar, Kong activated his Devil Fruit.

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In an instant, Kong's body expanded, his muscles bulging to inhuman proportions as his skin took on a golden hue. His hair grew wild, becoming a thick mane, and his eyes shone with divine fury.

Kong had transformed into a mythical Hanuman – the warrior god of apes.

The Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Hanuman

This Zoan form granted him unmatched raw power, speed, and endurance, making him a living force of nature.

As his transformation completed, lightning crackled around his form, and he slammed his massive fists together, creating a shockwave that rippled across the battlefield.

Kong : "Come, Rocks! Face the wrath of a true warrior!"

Rocks, unfazed, simply grinned wider.

Then, Rocks moved.

In an instant, he was right in front of Kong, his blackened fist, coated in advanced Conqueror's Haki crashing down like an executioner's guillotine.

The very island quaked from their clash.

Without hesitation, Kong retaliated.

Leaping forward with blinding speed, he slammed a colossal punch into Rocks' chest, sending him flying through multiple stone structures.

But before Kong could follow up, a wave of black energy erupted from the rubble, Rocks was already back on his feet, laughing.

Rock's : "GOOD! This is what I live for!" shouted Rock's

Kong, in his Mythical Hanuman form, launched a devastating punch aimed to shatter Rocks' entire rib cage.

But then, something changed.

Rocks grinned, blood dripping from his lips, but his eyes gleamed with madness.

Suddenly, the air around him darkened, as if reality itself was warping. A deep, otherworldly presence radiated from his body, making even the strongest warriors on the battlefield freeze in terror.

Rock's : "Enough playing around. Let me show you… why the world fears me." grinned Rock's.

Then, a black vortex swirled around him as his body began to change.

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The Oni Oni no Mi, Model: Chaos Oni

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Rocks D. Xebec had consumed the Oni Oni no Mi, Model: Chaos Oni, a Mythical Zoan fruit that transformed him into a primordial demon of destruction.

His flesh turned jet black, his muscles expanded, and his fingers became razor-sharp claws. His eyes glowed crimson, and twisted, jagged horns grew from his forehead. His very breath exuded darkness, and his laugh echoed like a death knell.

In his Awakened Form, Rocks radiated a sinister aura so intense that it made the very island tremble beneath him.

Rock's : "This world… is mine to break!" laughed Rock's

With a single stomp, a massive shockwave of dark energy erupted from his body, sending Kong flying back and shattering the battlefield.

Even the Five Elders, watching from their distant Castle, frown at the sight.

Saint Warcury : "it's seems we have to interfere"

Saint Ethabaron : "No.. not yet… let the God's Knight handle this…" exclaimed Ethanbaron.

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Kong wiped the blood from his mouth, glaring at the demonic warlord before him.

Kong : "So this is your true form, Rocks?"

With inhuman speed, Rocks lunged, tearing through the battlefield like a black comet, his claws aimed straight for Kong's heart.

Garp, who had been battling Newgate, paused mid-punch, his usual cocky grin fading. He clenched his fists as his Conqueror's Haki surged instinctively..

Garp : "That bastard's power… it ain't normal!" muttered Garp

For a man who fought without a Devil Fruit, Garp knew this level of monstrous ability was unnatural.

Sengoku, standing alongside Zephyr, widened his eyes as he witnessed the terrifying transformation.

Zephyr felt his skin crawl as Rocks let out a deep, demonic laugh. His younger self, still believing in justice, couldn't help but mutter:

Zephyr "If he isn't stopped here…"

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Newgate felt a chill crawl down his spine. Even with his immense power, the aura Rocks was giving off was something else entirely.

Newgate : "Gurararara… Looks like he's done holding back." laugh Newgate

But inside, Newgate knew this was dangerous.

Young Kaido, still in his prime as a rising monster, stared at Rocks with a mixture of fear and admiration.

The sheer strength and insanity radiating from Rocks made Kaido's own ambitions ignite.

Kaido : "So this… is the power of the King of Monsters…"

Linlin : "MAMAMAMA!! What an incredible power!! Maybe I should take his soul for myself~"laughed Linlin

Even so, there was a hint of wariness—a power like this was beyond normal comprehension.

Shiki smirked, though there was a bead of sweat on his forehead.

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Kael was soaring through the sky, his Night Abyss Dragon form cutting through the clouds, when he suddenly felt it.

A wave of energy unlike anything before.

Even as a monster himself, even as someone who embraced destruction, Kael's instincts screamed at him.

Kael : "What the hell… is this presence?"he muttered

And at that moment, he knew….

Kael : "is this …. Rock's …"muttered Kael.

For the first time since arriving in this world, Kael felt a power that could rival his own monstrous nature.

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The skies above God Valley churned into a maelstrom of darkness and fury, the very air crackling with malevolent energy as Rocks D. Xebec stood towering over Fleet Admiral Kong. His demonic Chaos Oni form loomed like a nightmare given flesh, blackened veins pulsed across his monstrous frame, and chaotic energy warped the ground beneath him.

Rock's : "What's wrong, Fleet Admiral? Is this all the so-called 'strongest Marine' can muster?" Rocks sneered, his voice a deep, echoing growl.

Kong, in his Mythical Zoan: Hanuman Form, was breathing heavily, his massive frame straining against the sheer pressure radiating from Rocks. Even with his enhanced strength, the Fleet Admiral found himself losing ground, the battlefield collapsing under the weight of their battle.

Kong lunged forward, his golden-furred arms crackling with advanced Haki, as he sent a devastating punch straight toward Rocks' chest.

Kong : "Don't underestimate the Marines, you monster!!"exclaimed Kong

His Haki-infused fist crashed into Rocks' chest, unleashing a shockwave that split the ground apart. But Rocks didn't even flinch.

Instead, he grinned.

Before Kong could react, Rocks' massive clawed hand shot forward and caught his arm mid-punch, the sheer grip strength sent a horrific crack through Kong's bones.

"GAAAAAHHH!!"

Kong roared in agony, but Rocks wasn't done.

With one monstrous swing, Rocks whipped Kong's massive body like a ragdoll, sending the Fleet Admiral crashing through a mountain, reducing it to rubble. The impact shook the entire island, sending Marines and pirates alike stumbling from the shockwave.

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From the battlefield, Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr saw the horrifying sight of their Fleet Admiral being tossed aside like trash. Even in the heat of their own battles, a moment of dread passed through them.

Garp : "Tch… Damn it! That monster is overpowering even Kong?!" Garp clenched his fists, his rage building.

From the ruins of the mountain, Kong staggered to his feet, blood dripping from his mouth. His golden fur was stained crimson, and his arm hung limply from the impact. But his eyes still burned with the fire of a warrior. 

Kong : "I don't care what kind of devil you are… I'm not losing to a pirate!" shouted Kong

Summoning the last of his strength, Kong's entire body erupted in golden Haki, his fist growing three times its normal size, radiating an unimaginable force.

Kong : "Take this, Divine Kong Impact !!"

Kong launched himself forward, his ultimate attack aimed straight at Rocks' face. The sheer power of his punch tore apart the battlefield, splitting the skies and causing a massive crater beneath him.

The attack connected, a direct hit.

The entire island shook, the impact sending a shockwave so massive that even the Five Elders felt the aftershocks.

A cloud of smoke and dust engulfed the battlefield.

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As the dust settled, the battlefield fell into silence.

Kong, panting and bleeding, stared forward. One of His strongest attacks.

But then, a deep chuckle.

Kong's eyes widened in shock.

As the dust cleared, Rocks stood tall, his massive claw wrapped around Kong's fist, completely unscathed.

With one final act of dominance, Rocks' Chaos-infused fist smashed into Kong's gut with enough force to send him soaring through the sky, his body breaking the sound barrier as he vanished into the horizon.

Kong was gone.

"Now then…" Rocks turned toward the Marines and the Celestial Dragons, his demonic grin stretching wide.

Rock's : "Shall we begin?"

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The battlefield of God Valley was filled with chaos, flames raged, debris littered the ground, and blood soaked the once-pristine soil. But for a brief moment, everything seemed to stand still.

As Fleet Admiral Kong's massive body was launched into the horizon, vanishing from sight, a horrified silence fell upon the Marines.

Sengoku, locked in combat with Captain John, felt his entire body freeze as he sensed the immense Haki pressure disappear from the island, Kong was gone.

Garp clenched his fists, his teeth grinding together as he processed what had just happened. Even amidst the battle, his rage and frustration boiled over.

Garp : "That bastard…! That damn bastard Rocks!!"

The lower-ranking Marines, seeing their greatest shield fall, began to break ranks.

Panic spread like wildfire among the Marine foot soldiers, many of them now trembling as the unstoppable figure of Rocks D. Xebec stood at the battlefield's center, his grin widening at their fear.

A Vice Admiral, still standing, shouted at the others, desperation in his voice.

A Vice Admiral : "Hold the line!! We can't retreat now!! We must fight—"

Before he could finish, a black mass surged towards him, Rocks himself moved.

The Vice Admiral barely had time to react before a chaotic-infused claw smashed into him, sending him flying through several Marine ranks, his body crashing into the wreckage of a burning warship.

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With Kong gone, the Marines were now leaderless on the battlefield. The Admirals, knowing they had no choice, began reorganizing the Marine forces.

Sengoku, still standing despite the chaos, gritted his teeth and took charge.

Sengoku : "All available forces retreat to defensive positions! We hold this ground until reinforcements arrive!"

Zephyr, blood trickling down his forehead, roared out orders.

Zephyr : "Form up, Marines! Don't let Rocks think we're weak! We fight until our last breath!"

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Five Elder

Saint Ethanbaron "Still, to think that Rocks would be this much of a threat… Perhaps it's time we activate the Knights."

The Five Elders gave a silent nod.

"Begin the purge."

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A Marine Captain, still struggling to hold the line, turned his gaze toward the sky and immediately froze in fear.

A pirate, mid-battle against a Marine officer, took a step back upon seeing the figures descending onto the battlefield.

Garp : "So… those old men finally called their dogs."

Sengoku : "Watch your mouth Garp" 

Zephyr, clutching his injured arm, muttered,

Zephyr : "If they're here… then this is no longer just a battle. This is an extermination."

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The Arrival of the Divine Executioners

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Several golden-armored figures descended like divine beings, landing amidst the chaos. Their presence alone seemed to distort the very air, exuding an aura that sent shivers down the spine of even the most battle-hardened warriors.

One of them, a towering knight with white-blazing eyes, unsheathed a massive glaive, pointing it toward the battlefield.

"All who defy the will of the World Government… shall be erased."

As the Knights spread out across the battlefield, Rocks D. Xebec, who had just sent Fleet Admiral Kong flying, turned to face the new arrivals.

He grinned, his teeth gleaming like a predator's.

Rock's : "Tch… So the bastards in the Holy Land finally sent their lap dogs to clean up."

A God's Knight approached Rocks directly, their golden armor reflecting the flames of the battlefield. With an almost mechanical voice, they declared:

"Rocks D. Xebec, by decree of the Celestial Dragons, your existence is a threat to the world. You will be annihilated."

Rocks let out a booming laugh, his Conqueror's Haki flooding the battlefield in response.

Rock's : "I'd like to see you try, you golden bastard!"

With that, the real war for God Valley began.

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