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Chapter 597: Maha Padoma?!
"Damn it!"
Esdeath, who was in Freefall at High Altitude, didn't even spare a glance for the Wyvern Flying Dragon that had served as her loyal mount for four or five years.
With an unpleasant Expression, she extended her Right Hand towards the Air below her, activating the Imperial Arms Ability within her body called 'Demon God Manifestation: Demon's Extract'.
"I will not lose, because I am the Conquest of everything, no matter who!"
Just as these words were shouted from Esdeath's mouth.
Layers of Ice Crystal began to condense out of thin Air below, instantly forming a giant Ice Tower hundreds of meters high that caught her steadily on its peak.
"Whoa—truly spectacular, quite impressive!"
Kuzan, not far away, watched as Esdeath instantly created an Ice Tower two or three meters taller than the cliff beneath his feet right before him, and didn't hesitate to give praise.
Kuzan could naturally perform this kind of operation as well.
It was just that his Personality was relatively low-key, and he wouldn't usually create such a large Scene.
But this didn't mean he disliked watching such a magnificent Ice Performance.
How beautiful it was.
"Hmph!"
Esdeath at the top of the Ice Tower saw Kuzan put both his hands back into his Pocket.
She felt that the other party wasn't respecting their Combat, which caused her Expression to turn cold.
However, truth be told, she was still very beautiful like this.
As Esdeath raised the pointed Flower Sword in her Right Hand, Ice Spear emitting dense Cold Air began to appear in the Air around her, one after another.
Their generation Speed was exceptionally fast, almost filling the entire Sky within two seconds.
"Feel the pain from this World, Powerhouse from the Otherworld!"
The next moment.
Accompanied By rapid shrieking sounds, the Ice Spear shot out continuously towards Kuzan's Position.
"This is getting a bit boring. How about you come over to our side first?"
Kuzan's Expression was natural, completely unconcerned by the undisguised Fighting Intent and Killing Intent emanating from Esdeath.
He suddenly leaped into the Air, allowing the Ice Spear to continuously pierce the Position where he had just been standing.
"Ice Ball!"
At the same time, he suddenly extended his Right Hand, which had already begun emitting Cold Air, and instantly shot out five thick and long Ice Pillar from his Palm.
"Ice Barrier!"
Esdeath lifted her Right Foot, wearing High Heels, and stomped heavily on the surface of the Ice Tower.
In an instant.
Five layers of thick Ice Wall stacked up in front of her. However, these Ice Wall didn't even last for a second before being completely shattered by the impact of the five Ice Pillar.
"What?!"
Esdeath was greatly startled, her Expression changing. She hadn't expected such a large Gap in the Quality of Ice Cubes between the two sides.
Just as she was about to be Coated by the five Ice Pillar and then Frozen inside a large Ice Ball, at this critical juncture, she made a decisive move and fully released the Imperial Arms Strength she had stored for three days.
[Roar!!!]
An indescribably fierce Wind and Snow Strength erupted centered around Esdeath like an Avalanche.
The five Ice Pillar in front of her shattered like brittle Glass, becoming a Part Of the Avalanche.
"Ara la la..."
Kuzan, on his side, was completely buried by the Avalanche that struck like a large wave before he could even speak.
Following this, even this East Blue Isolated Island named Imperial Navy Headquarters was completely covered by countless Wind and Snow.
What was even more exaggerated was this.
This super Blizzard was still spreading outwards at an unbelievable Speed.
Wherever it passed, whether it was the Great Sea or the flying birds in the Air, everything was instantly Frozen.
Ultimately, its range covered the entire Southeast Zone of The Empire.
Within this Zone, all Towns of various sizes, including the prosperous City of Water and Clouds, as well as the extremely famous Sun and Moon Swamp.
All suffered a devastating catastrophe due to this sudden Blizzard.
Countless Passersby, ordinary Animals, and Danger Beast in the wilderness were Frozen to death on the ground.
If The Empire had Means similar to Satellite, perhaps they could Understand clearly that a Part Of this Planet had already been enveloped by a thick layer of Wind and Snow.
As for the Imperial Capital, Original Copy was the scorching summer of June, but now it has become a snowy winter Climate with Snowflake drifting!
"Hoo————"
As the Center of this great Blizzard, Esdeath was completely unconcerned by the World before her that she had completely turned into a world of Ice and Snow.
She first encased herself in an 'Ice Exoskeleton Armor' over five meters tall, and then quickly located Kuzan's buried Position using her Observation Haki's Perception Ability.
This Technique she Original Copy intended to use when facing the World Government's Large Army.
But she hadn't expected that the Plan couldn't keep up with the Situation, and it was used on a mere Human.
Although the other party was also a Marine Admiral, she still felt it was a bit extravagant.
However, if she could truly resolve the other party in one go, she would just spend another three days preparing.
"Use your death to please me!"
"Marine Admiral of the World Government!"
Esdeath, inside the 'Ice Exoskeleton Armor', raised the 'Ice Greatsword' in her hand, aimed it at the snow pile where Kuzan was, and stabbed down mercilessly.
Upon closer inspection, a layer of invisible Armament Haki was Coated on its Sword Edge!
Because she Understood very clearly that without the attachment of Haki, her attacks could not kill a Logia Devil Fruit User who possessed Elementalization Ability!
This Common Sense that Original Copy belonged within the World, had already begun to be Familiarized by the Human of this 'Imperial Arms World'.
[Duang!]
Suddenly, the moment the 'Ice Greatsword' plunged into the snow pile.
First, there was a loud sound like Metal colliding.
Immediately after, a powerful Energy/Force appeared, forcefully pushing away the Accumulated Snow and Wind and Snow.
Revealing Kuzan, who was grabbing the 'Ice Sword' with a dark hand.
"How is that possible!"
Esdeath was completely stunned, feeling the Situation where the sword body could neither advance nor retreat, unable to Understand why the other party could be this Strong?
Also, hadn't she used Haki as well!
"Ara la la, that's strange. How do you use Haki?"
Kuzan curiously examined the 'Ice Greatsword' before him.
Judging from the Aura of the Armament Haki, it was probably at the level of Headquarters Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel.
It couldn't be called very Strong, but it wasn't very weak either. Of course, compared to him, it was pitifully weak.
However, he keenly noticed that this was very important Intelligence.
The Empire was mastering the Strength of Haki.
"Looks like I need to take you back quickly..."
Kuzan's Gaze immediately became serious.
First, he forcefully crushed the 'Ice Greatsword' completely with his Right Hand, and then followed up by slamming his Palm onto the surface of the 'Ice Exoskeleton Armor'.
[Bang!]
This large Ice Armor instantly burst apart under the gaze of Esdeath's Pupils, which were trembling violently in shock, turning into a large amount of Ice Crystal fragments that scattered in all directions.
The next second.
Esdeath bit her tongue hard to calm herself down.
At the same time, she pushed off with her foot and turned into an Afterimage, dodging backwards.
"The game is over, Ms. Esdeath."
But at this very moment, Kuzan's voice sounded from behind her.
And the 'Kuzan' in front was rapidly fading, turning into a lifelike Ice Sculpture.
At the same time, she could feel a cold Palm approaching her back.
As a Powerhouse of the Ice System, she was naturally Familiarize with this technique, as she often used her Palm to Freeze enemies as well.
Her subconscious was Warning Esdeath not to be touched; if she was touched, it would be completely over!
"Freeze before my eyes, Maha Padoma!"
[Buzz————————]
Instantly, an extreme White Light bloomed between Esdeath's hands, rapidly expanding into a circular Aura encompassing an area of nearly two kilometers.
In that instant, everything within it fell into absolute stagnation and solidification.
Except for herself!
"I am the Eternal apex, and I will always be the final winner, no matter what stands in my way!"
Esdeath slowly turned around, slightly raising her chin.
With an elegant and arrogant Gaze, she swept past the wide Palm less than three centimeters from her face, looking at Kuzan behind her.
Huh?
Why did this person's skin turn completely black?
However, the duration of Maha Padoma was very short, not allowing her to think too much about these Matter.
But just as she was preparing to pierce the latter's brow with her Flower Sword Coated with Armament Haki, she saw Kuzan wink at her in horror.
Immediately after, she saw him first pinch the Sharpness of the Sword Edge with his left hand, and then his Right Hand naturally patted her Shoulder!
"How is that possible..."
When the effect of 'Maha Padoma' passed and the Blizzard began to blow again, Esdeath was already completely Frozen, her face full of shock and doubt.
"Ara la la, how should I explain this?"
Kuzan looked at the motionless Esdeath inside the Ice Ball, rubbed the back of his head, and a slightly embarrassed Smile appeared on his face.
It was probably because he had already read all the Intelligence about Esdeath before he came.
Of course, this also included her Ability and these Technique.
Also, he had already mastered the Advanced Ability of Observation Haki, 'Future Sight'.
So even without this Intelligence, it would actually be impossible for him to be hit by the Technique.
And now that he had the Intelligence, it was just used to 'see' when she would use 'Maha Padoma'.
Finally, there was the Gap in Armament Haki.
His Armament Haki was sufficient to isolate the special Ability of 'Maha Padoma' outside his body.
Therefore, he could still move freely in that completely 'Frozen' Space.
By the same logic, even if Esdeath's Flower Sword had pierced him, it would have been easily blocked by Armament Haki.
Therefore.
It was indeed a rather troublesome Matter for Kuzan to explain all of this to Esdeath one by one.
A moment later.
Kuzan took Esdeath, Liver, and the Flame Heart Vice Admiral's 'Wind Blade Sword'.
He slowly left this Island that was already completely enveloped by Wind and Snow...
(End of this chapter)
"Damn it!"
Esdeath, who was in Freefall at High Altitude, didn't even spare a glance for the Wyvern Flying Dragon that had served as her loyal mount for four or five years.
With an unpleasant Expression, she extended her Right Hand towards the Air below her, activating the Imperial Arms Ability within her body called 'Demon God Manifestation: Demon's Extract'.
"I will not lose, because I am the Conquest of everything, no matter who!"
Just as these words were shouted from Esdeath's mouth.
Layers of Ice Crystal began to condense out of thin Air below, instantly forming a giant Ice Tower hundreds of meters high that caught her steadily on its peak.
"Whoa—truly spectacular, quite impressive!"
Kuzan, not far away, watched as Esdeath instantly created an Ice Tower two or three meters taller than the cliff beneath his feet right before him, and didn't hesitate to give praise.
Kuzan could naturally perform this kind of operation as well.
It was just that his Personality was relatively low-key, and he wouldn't usually create such a large Scene.
But this didn't mean he disliked watching such a magnificent Ice Performance.
How beautiful it was.
"Hmph!"
Esdeath at the top of the Ice Tower saw Kuzan put both his hands back into his Pocket.
She felt that the other party wasn't respecting their Combat, which caused her Expression to turn cold.
However, truth be told, she was still very beautiful like this.
As Esdeath raised the pointed Flower Sword in her Right Hand, Ice Spear emitting dense Cold Air began to appear in the Air around her, one after another.
Their generation Speed was exceptionally fast, almost filling the entire Sky within two seconds.
"Feel the pain from this World, Powerhouse from the Otherworld!"
The next moment.
Accompanied By rapid shrieking sounds, the Ice Spear shot out continuously towards Kuzan's Position.
"This is getting a bit boring. How about you come over to our side first?"
Kuzan's Expression was natural, completely unconcerned by the undisguised Fighting Intent and Killing Intent emanating from Esdeath.
He suddenly leaped into the Air, allowing the Ice Spear to continuously pierce the Position where he had just been standing.
"Ice Ball!"
At the same time, he suddenly extended his Right Hand, which had already begun emitting Cold Air, and instantly shot out five thick and long Ice Pillar from his Palm.
"Ice Barrier!"
Esdeath lifted her Right Foot, wearing High Heels, and stomped heavily on the surface of the Ice Tower.
In an instant.
Five layers of thick Ice Wall stacked up in front of her. However, these Ice Wall didn't even last for a second before being completely shattered by the impact of the five Ice Pillar.
"What?!"
Esdeath was greatly startled, her Expression changing. She hadn't expected such a large Gap in the Quality of Ice Cubes between the two sides.
Just as she was about to be Coated by the five Ice Pillar and then Frozen inside a large Ice Ball, at this critical juncture, she made a decisive move and fully released the Imperial Arms Strength she had stored for three days.
[Roar!!!]
An indescribably fierce Wind and Snow Strength erupted centered around Esdeath like an Avalanche.
The five Ice Pillar in front of her shattered like brittle Glass, becoming a Part Of the Avalanche.
"Ara la la..."
Kuzan, on his side, was completely buried by the Avalanche that struck like a large wave before he could even speak.
Following this, even this East Blue Isolated Island named Imperial Navy Headquarters was completely covered by countless Wind and Snow.
What was even more exaggerated was this.
This super Blizzard was still spreading outwards at an unbelievable Speed.
Wherever it passed, whether it was the Great Sea or the flying birds in the Air, everything was instantly Frozen.
Ultimately, its range covered the entire Southeast Zone of The Empire.
Within this Zone, all Towns of various sizes, including the prosperous City of Water and Clouds, as well as the extremely famous Sun and Moon Swamp.
All suffered a devastating catastrophe due to this sudden Blizzard.
Countless Passersby, ordinary Animals, and Danger Beast in the wilderness were Frozen to death on the ground.
If The Empire had Means similar to Satellite, perhaps they could Understand clearly that a Part Of this Planet had already been enveloped by a thick layer of Wind and Snow.
As for the Imperial Capital, Original Copy was the scorching summer of June, but now it has become a snowy winter Climate with Snowflake drifting!
"Hoo————"
As the Center of this great Blizzard, Esdeath was completely unconcerned by the World before her that she had completely turned into a world of Ice and Snow.
She first encased herself in an 'Ice Exoskeleton Armor' over five meters tall, and then quickly located Kuzan's buried Position using her Observation Haki's Perception Ability.
This Technique she Original Copy intended to use when facing the World Government's Large Army.
But she hadn't expected that the Plan couldn't keep up with the Situation, and it was used on a mere Human.
Although the other party was also a Marine Admiral, she still felt it was a bit extravagant.
However, if she could truly resolve the other party in one go, she would just spend another three days preparing.
"Use your death to please me!"
"Marine Admiral of the World Government!"
Esdeath, inside the 'Ice Exoskeleton Armor', raised the 'Ice Greatsword' in her hand, aimed it at the snow pile where Kuzan was, and stabbed down mercilessly.
Upon closer inspection, a layer of invisible Armament Haki was Coated on its Sword Edge!
Because she Understood very clearly that without the attachment of Haki, her attacks could not kill a Logia Devil Fruit User who possessed Elementalization Ability!
This Common Sense that Original Copy belonged within the World, had already begun to be Familiarized by the Human of this 'Imperial Arms World'.
[Duang!]
Suddenly, the moment the 'Ice Greatsword' plunged into the snow pile.
First, there was a loud sound like Metal colliding.
Immediately after, a powerful Energy/Force appeared, forcefully pushing away the Accumulated Snow and Wind and Snow.
Revealing Kuzan, who was grabbing the 'Ice Sword' with a dark hand.
"How is that possible!"
Esdeath was completely stunned, feeling the Situation where the sword body could neither advance nor retreat, unable to Understand why the other party could be this Strong?
Also, hadn't she used Haki as well!
"Ara la la, that's strange. How do you use Haki?"
Kuzan curiously examined the 'Ice Greatsword' before him.
Judging from the Aura of the Armament Haki, it was probably at the level of Headquarters Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel.
It couldn't be called very Strong, but it wasn't very weak either. Of course, compared to him, it was pitifully weak.
However, he keenly noticed that this was very important Intelligence.
The Empire was mastering the Strength of Haki.
"Looks like I need to take you back quickly..."
Kuzan's Gaze immediately became serious.
First, he forcefully crushed the 'Ice Greatsword' completely with his Right Hand, and then followed up by slamming his Palm onto the surface of the 'Ice Exoskeleton Armor'.
[Bang!]
This large Ice Armor instantly burst apart under the gaze of Esdeath's Pupils, which were trembling violently in shock, turning into a large amount of Ice Crystal fragments that scattered in all directions.
The next second.
Esdeath bit her tongue hard to calm herself down.
At the same time, she pushed off with her foot and turned into an Afterimage, dodging backwards.
"The game is over, Ms. Esdeath."
But at this very moment, Kuzan's voice sounded from behind her.
And the 'Kuzan' in front was rapidly fading, turning into a lifelike Ice Sculpture.
At the same time, she could feel a cold Palm approaching her back.
As a Powerhouse of the Ice System, she was naturally Familiarize with this technique, as she often used her Palm to Freeze enemies as well.
Her subconscious was Warning Esdeath not to be touched; if she was touched, it would be completely over!
"Freeze before my eyes, Maha Padoma!"
[Buzz————————]
Instantly, an extreme White Light bloomed between Esdeath's hands, rapidly expanding into a circular Aura encompassing an area of nearly two kilometers.
In that instant, everything within it fell into absolute stagnation and solidification.
Except for herself!
"I am the Eternal apex, and I will always be the final winner, no matter what stands in my way!"
Esdeath slowly turned around, slightly raising her chin.
With an elegant and arrogant Gaze, she swept past the wide Palm less than three centimeters from her face, looking at Kuzan behind her.
Huh?
Why did this person's skin turn completely black?
However, the duration of Maha Padoma was very short, not allowing her to think too much about these Matter.
But just as she was preparing to pierce the latter's brow with her Flower Sword Coated with Armament Haki, she saw Kuzan wink at her in horror.
Immediately after, she saw him first pinch the Sharpness of the Sword Edge with his left hand, and then his Right Hand naturally patted her Shoulder!
"How is that possible..."
When the effect of 'Maha Padoma' passed and the Blizzard began to blow again, Esdeath was already completely Frozen, her face full of shock and doubt.
"Ara la la, how should I explain this?"
Kuzan looked at the motionless Esdeath inside the Ice Ball, rubbed the back of his head, and a slightly embarrassed Smile appeared on his face.
It was probably because he had already read all the Intelligence about Esdeath before he came.
Of course, this also included her Ability and these Technique.
Also, he had already mastered the Advanced Ability of Observation Haki, 'Future Sight'.
So even without this Intelligence, it would actually be impossible for him to be hit by the Technique.
And now that he had the Intelligence, it was just used to 'see' when she would use 'Maha Padoma'.
Finally, there was the Gap in Armament Haki.
His Armament Haki was sufficient to isolate the special Ability of 'Maha Padoma' outside his body.
Therefore, he could still move freely in that completely 'Frozen' Space.
By the same logic, even if Esdeath's Flower Sword had pierced him, it would have been easily blocked by Armament Haki.
Therefore.
It was indeed a rather troublesome Matter for Kuzan to explain all of this to Esdeath one by one.
A moment later.
Kuzan took Esdeath, Liver, and the Flame Heart Vice Admiral's 'Wind Blade Sword'.
He slowly left this Island that was already completely enveloped by Wind and Snow...
(End of this chapter)
