Chapter 474 - 313

Chapter 314: Kid vs. Chinjo!The root tunnel meandered downward, deep into the subterranean depths of Green Bit.Usopp bent over as he followed the leading Tontatta, his forehead occasionally bumping into low-hanging roots, making him grimace in pain.Chopper maintained his human-beast form, crawling on all fours through the narrow tunnel, his medical kit scraping against the rocky walls with a harsh sound."We're almost there! Human friends!"The Tontatta leader shouted in a high-pitched voice.He was only the size of a human finger, yet he moved through the intricate tunnels as if on level ground, each leap precisely avoiding hanging roots and protruding rocks.The tunnel began to widen, and a final steep slope extended downward.Usopp and Chopper slid down.Suddenly, the view opened up.They found themselves in a massive underground cavern.The ceiling was nearly ten meters high, with countless glowing fungi casting a soft blue-white light.In the center of the cavern was a flat grassy area, dotted with miniature houses built from leaves, petals, and small twigs."Welcome to the Underground Capital of the Tontatta Kingdom!"An old but resonant voice rang out.Usopp and Chopper turned to look.A crowd of Tontatta people swarmed in from all directions.Most were only ten to twenty centimeters tall, wearing clothes woven from leaves, petals, and thin vines, with simple colored patterns painted on their faces.Most of the males held small spears or bows, the females wore flower crowns, and children hid behind the adults, peering out curiously.Leading them was an elderly Tontatta wearing a crown and holding an oak cane.His beard reached his chest, braided with thin vines; his face was wrinkled, but his eyes were clear and spirited."I am Gancho, King of the Tontatta Kingdom."The old Tontatta walked up to the two of them and looked up at these "giants," his tone sincere."Thank you for following my people here. Above ground... it's dangerous, isn't it?"Snapping out of it, Usopp nodded hurriedly."V-very dangerous! Doflamingo is hunting us, and a Marine Admiral is fighting our companion!"Gancho's expression darkened."Is it that Marine Admiral?""You know of him?""I know."Gancho gripped his cane, his voice full of hatred."Three hours ago, he landed on Green Bit. Then, using his ability... he destroyed a third of our village. Hundreds of our people are homeless, and dozens are injured."He raised his cane, pointing toward the edge of the cavern.There, a group of Tontatta were gathered together; many were wrapped in leaf bandages, some were missing limbs, and they were sobbing quietly.Usopp and Chopper fell silent."We... wish to request help."Gancho suddenly dropped to one knee, and the hundreds of Tontatta behind him all knelt in unison."Members of the Straw Hat Pirates. We heard you were in Dressrosa, and that you intend to challenge Doflamingo. We... wish to join forces with you."His voice trembled but remained exceptionally firm."It has been ten years. Ever since Doflamingousurped this country, we of the Tontatta Tribe have hidden underground, watching helplessly as our kin were turned into toys and our nation was shrouded in lies. We tried to resist, but our strength was too meager..."Gancho looked up, eyes filled with tears."But now, you have come. Straw Hat Luffy, one of the Four Emperors who defeated Kaido. Your companion, that doctor named Law, is fighting the Marine Admiral on the surface. You have strength, and we have knowledge of this island and a network of underground tunnels..."He bowed deeply."Please help us! Help us reclaim Dressrosa, rescue our kin who were turned into toys, and defeat Donquixote Doflamingo!"Hundreds of Tontatta cried out in unison."Please help us—!!!"The sound echoed through the massive cavern.Usopp opened his mouth, wanting to say something.But suddenly, he remembered Law.That silhouette with a blood-soaked back but a straight spine."Law..."Usopp murmured, suddenly pulling the black den den mushi from his waist."That's right! I have to notify Luffy! Law is in danger!"With a trembling hand, he dialed Luffy's number.Buru... buru... buru... buru... In the cavern, there was only the rhythmic calling of the den den mushi and Usopp's rapid breathing."Pick up, Luffy..."Usopp grit his teeth."Pick up..."...Dressrosa Colosseum.The battle royale of Block B had reached its final stage.On the battlefield, only two people remained standing.All other contestants lay on the ground, either unconscious, groaning, or having already become cold corpses.Blood stained the sand a dark red, severed limbs and weapons were scattered everywhere, and the air was thick with the heavy scent of blood.One hundred thousand spectators cheered and roared frantically, rooting for the last two standing."Kid! Kid! Kid!""Chinjo! Chinjo! Chinjo!"On the east side of the battlefield.Eustass Kid's red spiky hair looked like burning flames under the sunlight.His bare upper body was covered in a mix of old and new scars, and the scar on his left eye made him look even more ferocious.At this moment, he was grinning, showing a smile full of madness."Old man."Kid spoke, his voice raspy like sandpaper rubbing together."You're holding up quite well."On the west side of the battlefield.Chinjo stood with his arms crossed, his grey hair tied in a bun at the back of his head, and his thick white beard reaching his chest.He wore a traditional robe; though elderly, his eyes were as sharp as a hawk's and his posture was as upright as a pine tree."Brat."Chinjo said slowly, his voice deep like a bell."You are not qualified to be arrogant before this old man."In the VIP box, King stood with his arms crossed, his black wings folded behind him. His vertical pupils swept over the two on the battlefield, his lips curling into a disdainful arc."A Pirate Supernova, with a bounty of 432 million."King scoffed."The former Don of the Happo Navy, with a bounty of 542 million.""A battle of this level... is nothing but playing house."In another box, Katakuri had his eyes closed as if dozing off. But the air around him was slightly distorted; his Observation Haki had already enveloped the entire battlefield."Kid's development of the Magnet-Magnet Fruit is decent, but his Haki is crude!""Chinjo's Armament Haki has reached the high-tier 'Ryuo' realm, but unfortunately he is too old; his stamina can't keep up."Perospero licked his candy cane, saying with a smile:"They're all just small fry anyway, Perorin~. No one is taking the fruit Mama wants."On the battlefield, Kid moved."Magnetism: Attract!"Buzz—!!!An invisible magnetic field expanded!All metal weapons vibrated simultaneously and then flew toward Kid with a whoosh!They collided, fused, and restructured in mid-air, finally condensing into a massive metal fist five meters in diameter in front of Kid!The surface of the fist flowed with pitch-black Armament Haki, glinting with a cold metallic luster under the sun."Take this, old man!"Kid sneered, his mechanical prosthetic arm swinging forward violently!The giant metal fist struck out in sync!It tore through the air with a piercing shriek, plowing deep grooves into the sand as it passed; before the fist even arrived, the wind pressure was already making Chinjo's robe flap loudly!Chinjo lowered his crossed arms, stepped forward half a pace with his left foot, and pulled his right fist back to his waist.On his fist, pitch-black Armament Haki flowed like liquid, faintly shimmering with a dark red luster."Hasshoken: Butou—"Chinjo barked, throwing a punch!The fist collided head-on with the giant metal fist!Clang—!!!!!!!The massive sound of metal clashing made the spectators cover their ears!The shockwave exploded in a ring, sending the sand billowing outward!The ground beneath Chinjo's feet sank half a meter, but he did not retreat a single step!The giant metal fist was stopped dead in its tracks, spiderweb-like cracks appearing on its surface as the dark red Haki fluctuated violently!Kid's expression changed."What?!""Brat."Chinjo slowly retracted his fist, his white beard fluttering in the wind."Do you think Armament Haki is just painting your fist with black lacquer?"He took a step forward.The ground exploded!"The essence of Hasshoken is 'impact'!"Chinjo's figure vanished.In the next second, he appeared at Kid's left side!His right fist struck out like a cannonball, wrapped in dense Armament Haki, aiming straight for Kid's temple!"Magnetism: Shield!"Kid reacted extremely quickly, raising his right hand as metal fragments scattered on the ground instantly flew over, condensing into a thick metal shield in front of him!Boom—!!!The fist struck the shield!The shield dented, and Kid was knocked back ten meters, his feet plowing two deep grooves into the sand!...