Chapter 17: Awakening the Sun – Lucky's True Power
The sun was high in the sky, its rays gleaming off the water, casting long shadows across the deck of the ship. The crew had settled into their new rhythm—sailing, eating, and talking, while the days blurred together in their journey across the Grand Line. But for Luffy and Lucky, every moment was an opportunity to push their limits further.
The brothers stood at the bow of the ship, facing each other, their bodies already worn from hours of combat training. They were like two forces of nature, constantly challenging one another in ways that seemed almost reckless—but it was the only way they knew to grow stronger.
"Ready, bro?" Luffy grinned, his arms already stretching out in preparation.
"Always," Lucky responded coolly, tightening his grip on his staff, the weight of it now almost second nature in his hands. His golden eyes gleamed with the promise of another battle. He had been awakening his Sun Wukong abilities more with each fight, but today felt different. There was something stirring inside him—a power that hadn't yet fully revealed itself.
Luffy's eyes sparkled as his body stretched outward, his limbs elongating as he took his familiar Gomu Gomu no stance. "Let's do this!"
And with that, they clashed once again.
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The Battle of Brothers
The sounds of their battle echoed across the deck as the ship rocked with the force of their blows. Luffy's rubber body twisted and contorted, evading Lucky's strikes with a fluidity that only he could master. Lucky, in turn, used his agility and divine powers to keep pace, his golden staff glowing with each attack, leaving trails of light in the air.
But today, something was different.
Luffy's grin widened as he launched a barrage of punches, each one stretching and growing like a storm of rubber fists. Lucky parried each one with his staff, but the energy in his body began to surge with an intensity he hadn't felt before. As his staff collided with Luffy's limbs, it wasn't just physical force; it was as if the very essence of the Sun Wukong fruit was awakening in him, responding to Luffy's own growing power.
Then, it happened.
A shockwave of golden light erupted from Lucky's body, sending Luffy flying back as his own Haki flared instinctively. Lucky's eyes glowed brighter, the power of his Devil Fruit expanding and shifting. He could feel it now—the deep connection to the sun, the divine energy flowing through his veins.
It wasn't just about strength. It was about freedom. The very thing that had awakened within Luffy now started to awaken in him as well—the power of the Sun itself, radiating warmth and power, blazing with the potential of Nika's influence.
Lucky staggered, his feet slipping for a moment as the power surged, but then he caught his balance, his golden aura flickering around him like a flame.
"I can feel it…" he muttered to himself, eyes wide in realization. The energy inside him was no longer just a tool—it was him. He was the power of the Sun. The very essence of freedom and liberation coursed through his blood.
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The Awakening of the Sun
Luffy, still airborne, grinned as he noticed the change in his brother. He knew exactly what was happening. He had seen it before in his own fight with the sea beast, but now, seeing Lucky embrace the full force of his Devil Fruit, Luffy couldn't help but feel the stirrings of excitement.
Lucky's staff became a weapon of brilliance, glowing with golden light, and his tail whipped around him like a divine force of nature. The ship itself seemed to pulse with energy as the brothers' powers collided in a dance of freedom and destruction.
Lucky swung his staff with newfound might, each strike faster, sharper, more controlled. As his staff made contact with the air, golden energy blasted outward, striking the ship's mast and sending splinters flying. But the ship held steady—just like them.
"Lucky!" Luffy shouted, his voice full of excitement. "You're—!"
"I'm free," Lucky responded, his voice steady, but filled with awe. "I feel it now. This power… it's limitless."
As the fight continued, the golden light around Lucky grew brighter, wrapping around his body like a protective aura. His control over his powers was sharper now, his movements fluid, like the sun itself moving across the sky. Every strike, every movement, felt as though he was bending the very essence of the world to his will.
Luffy was no slouch, of course. The two brothers clashed again, their powers erupting in a fierce explosion of energy. For the first time, Luffy felt the power of Lucky's Devil Fruit awakening in full force, and he couldn't help but marvel at the power his brother had just unlocked.
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A New Era Begins
After what felt like hours, the battle came to an end. Luffy was panting, his body stretching back to its normal form, while Lucky stood tall, golden light still shimmering around him like a protective aura. He was different now. The Sun Wukong Devil Fruit wasn't just a part of him anymore—it was a part of who he was, an embodiment of freedom, strength, and divine power.
Luffy slapped his brother on the back, grinning ear to ear. "That was awesome, Lucky! You're unstoppable now!"
Lucky chuckled, his aura slowly fading as he caught his breath. "You too, Luffy. Looks like we're both on the same path."
As the sun began to set, painting the sky in shades of red and gold, Lucky couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. He had unlocked a new part of himself—one that was far more powerful than he could have ever imagined.
But this was just the beginning. He could feel it deep within his bones—the Grand Line was waiting for them. The battles, the adventures, the freedom that lay ahead. It would be a journey like no other.
And with Luffy by his side, and Coby and Zane backing them up, there was nothing they couldn't conquer.