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Chapter 21 - Chapter 21 : “The Hunter’s Becomes The Hunted, Another DragonBorn”

God Valley trembled under the weight of chaos.

With the Marines and God Knights struggling to hold back Rocks' commanders, the rest of the Rocks Pirates began their final push into the heart of the island.

Inside the inner sanctum of God Valley, the Celestial Dragons and their royal guards scrambled in terror.

A noble in a lavish white robe, his mask cracked, screamed:

"Where are the Gods Knights?! WHERE ARE THEY?! THEY MUST PROTECT US!"

But there was no response.

The sound of distant explosions and dying screams drew closer.

Leading the charge, Captain John, Silver Axe, and Wang Zhi smashed through the royal defenses, slaughtering anyone who stood in their way.

Captain John : "Treasure, power, Celestial pigs… it's all ours for the taking!"

Behind them, Kaido, his massive club dripping with blood, laughed as he crushed a fleeing noble beneath his heel.

Kaido smirked. "Oi, These worms are already begging to die!" 

Rocks' pirates flooded the palace corridors, setting everything ablaze as they carved a path of destruction toward the hidden vault of the Celestial Dragons.

Amidst the carnage and chaos, Linlin finally broke through the massive reinforced doors of the Celestial Dragon's hidden vault.

With a mighty swing of her enhanced fist, coated in Armament Haki, the vault doors shattered, revealing an opulent chamber filled with gold, rare treasures, and forbidden artifacts.

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Linlin's eyes gleamed with hunger as she stepped forward.

Linlin : "MAMAMAMA! What a haul! This is the true wealth of the gods!"

The mountains of gold and stolen relics were enough to buy entire nations, but amidst the treasures, something caught Linlin's eye, a mysterious chest, locked away in the deepest part of the vault.

Curious, she ripped it open with her bare hands, revealing a glowing azure-colored Devil Fruit with swirling dragon-like patterns.

Linlin examined the fruit for a moment, recognizing its significance almost instantly.

Linlin grinned. "Oho… now THIS is interesting. A Mythical Zoan, and a mythical one at that."

Without hesitation, she tossed the fruit towards Kaido, who had just entered the vault behind her.

Linlin laughed. "Kaido, take this! Consider it a gift for joining me in the future!"

Kaido caught the fruit in mid-air, eyeing it with confusion and intrigue.

Linlin smirked. "A Devil Fruit worthy of a monster like you."

Though Kaido didn't yet understand its full power, this moment would mark the beginning of his transformation into the "Strongest Creature."

As the battle raged outside, Kaido looked down at the fruit, his destiny forever changed by the treasure hidden within the Celestial Dragon's vault.

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The once-proud Marine forces stationed at God Valley were now in complete disarray.

Explosions thundered across the island. The bodies of fallen soldiers littered the burning streets, while the distant echoes of Celestial Dragons screaming in terror filled the air.

Inside the Marine command post, frantic officers shouted over each other as they realized the unthinkable had happened, the Rocks Pirates had broken through the defensive lines and reached the Celestial Dragon's sanctuary.

A bloodied Vice Admiral slammed his fist against the table.

"DAMN IT! The Rocks Pirates have breached the inner sanctum! How the hell did they push through so fast?!"

The command room was in chaos as the realization sank in. The greatest criminals in the world had infiltrated the very heart of God Valley.

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On the frontlines, Admiral Sengoku, a little bleeding from his duel with Linlin, roared into his Den Den Mushi.

Sengoku growled. "ALL UNITS, FALL BACK TO THE INNER PERIMETER! PROTECT THE CELESTIAL DRAGONS AT ALL COSTS!"

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Inside the now-looted vault, Kaido stood amidst the carnage, staring at the glowing blue-scaled Devil Fruit in his hand. The fruit pulsated with power, its azure patterns almost appearing like dragon scales shifting under the dim torchlight.

Linlin grinned wildly, watching him. "Go on, Kaido… take a bite. Let's see what kind of monster you'll become."

With a sharp crunch, Kaido bit into the Mythical Zoan fruit, swallowing it whole without hesitation.

At first, nothing happened. He rolled his shoulders, expecting immediate power, but then, his body convulsed.

A burning heat surged through his veins. His muscles spasmed, his skin shifting, morphing as a primal force within him awakened.

Then, a deafening roar erupted from deep within his chest.

The walls of the vault shattered outward from the force, and Kaido's entire body expanded unnaturally.

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Outside, as Kael, Rocks and Garling continued their battle, a massive explosion of wind and energy burst from the shattered vault.

The storm clouds above churned violently, and suddenly, a gigantic serpentine figure shot into the sky, twisting and coiling.

A colossal Eastern Dragon, its scales shimmering an unnatural shade of deep azure, emerged from the destruction. Its glowing red eyes burned with newfound power, and bolts of purple lightning crackled along its massive form.

This was Kaido's first transformation. The Azure Dragon had been born.

Kaido's voice, now monstrous and ancient, rumbled from the heavens.

Kaido : "HRAAAAAAGHHH!! THIS POWER… THIS… IS TRUE STRENGTH!!"

With a single swipe of his massive claws, he tore through the ground, sending shockwaves across the battlefield.

He reared his head back, and in a moment of pure instinct, unleashed his first-ever Blast Breath.

A massive torrent of scorching blue flames erupted from his mouth, obliterating a section of the battlefield and incinerating Marine troops instantly.

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Rocks smirked, his demonic eyes glinting.

Rock's : "Well, well… looks like we've got another god-killer among us."

Kael : "Hmmm…. Interesting" thought Kael "So… this is the time where Kaido got his fruit huh…" muttered Kael

As Kaido's monstrous form loomed over the battlefield, it became clear—a new calamity had just been born.

As Kaido's colossal dragon form ascended, Marines across God Valley stood frozen in fear. 

The storm above churned violently, illuminated by the unnatural azure glow of his scales. His thunderous roar sent tremors through the battlefield, and his scorching blue flames had already reduced a portion of the island to molten rubble.

Sengoku : "What... what in the name of the heavens is that?! A Mythical Zoan?! DAMN IT!, another dragon type fruit appear"

Sengoku : "This battle… it's spiraling out of control!"

Sengoku gritted his teeth. They had to stop this, or God Valley would be wiped off the map.

Garp : "THAT DAMN BRAT!!"

He slammed his Haki-coated fists together, causing a shockwave to ripple through the ground.

Garp : "How many more monsters do these damn pirates need?!" says Garp while thinking of Kael Dragon form

Zephyr's eyes burned with fury.

Zephyr : "You've got to be kidding me… FIRST KAEL, NOW THIS?!"

Zephyr, who had just barely regained his stance after battling John and Silver Axe, turned to see Kaido's monstrous form above..

Kael : ""Hah… So another one rises.". His voice was laced with dark amusement, his smirk widening as he watched Kaido's transformation take full effect.

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The sky trembled as Kael, Rocks, and Saint Figarland Garling continued their earth-shattering battle.

Kael's half-dragon form radiated abyssal energy, his Conqueror's Haki surging like a storm, clashing violently against the opposing forces of Garling's divine golden aura and Rocks' monstrous demonic power.

Kael suddenly vanished, his speed defying logic.

Kael : "Dark Abyss Fang!"

Reappearing above Garling, Kael's claws, wreathed in a void-like black flame, crashed downward.

Garling barely raised his golden sword, blocking the strike, but the sheer force cratered the entire battlefield.

BOOM!!!

The shockwave tore through the land, splitting it apart as debris rained from the heavens.

Rocks grinned, seizing the moment.

Rock : "You're wide open, Garling!"

His demonic fist, wreathed in pure black lightning, shot forward, aimed directly at Garling ribs.

CRACK!!

Garling crashed through a building, his body carving through the landscape like a meteor.

Garling : "Heh… Good one." sneered Garling as he wipes blood from his mouth

Garling's eyes burned with holy fury.

He raised his sword, the entire sky turning golden.

Garling : "Judgment of the Gods!" screamed

A massive divine slash erupted from his blade, a wave of pure celestial energy aimed at both Kael and Rocks!

Kael grinned savagely as he and Rocks stood side by side.

Kael: "Tch… You're annoying."

Rocks: "Then let's shut him up!"

Kael's abyssal flames and Rocks' black lightning power merged into one colossal blast, surging forth against Garling's divine judgment.

BOOOOOOOM!!!

The explosion of unfathomable power shattered the sky, ripping apart the battlefield, sending waves of destruction throughout God Valley.

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The sky cracked apart, golden light fading as Saint Figarland Garling was sent soaring backward, his once impenetrable golden aura now flickering.

CRASH!

Garling's body tumbled across the ruined battlefield, smashing through debris and broken structures. Blood seeped from the edges of his mouth, staining his once-pristine armor. His golden sword, the symbol of celestial might, lay buried beneath the rubble.

For the first time in centuries, the supreme champion of the Celestial Dragons was on his knees.

His vision blurred, his body unresponsive.

His pride shattered.

The sheer impact of Kael and Rocks' devastating counterattack had broken even his divine defenses.

From the ruined battlefield, a group of elite God's Knights rushed forward in a desperate attempt to rescue their fallen leader.

"Saint Garling!!"

Kael's abyssal form radiated pure dread, his purple eyes glowing like a nightmare given form.

Rocks stood beside him, a devilish grin spreading across his face, his body emanating untamed fury.

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One of the knights, adorned in silver-plated armor, clenched his teeth in frustration before giving the command:

"Retreat! Protect Lord Garling at all costs!"

Immediately, the remaining God's Knights surged forward, creating a golden barrier of divine energy as they pulled Garling from the battlefield.

Kael simply watched, unmoving, as the so-called warriors of heaven fled with their broken champion.

And with that, the God's Knights vanished into the chaos of battle, dragging their fallen leader with them.

But the battle for God Valley was far from over.

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