blogombal Chapter 171 Zoan-type? Titan Ape?
Chapter 171 Zoan-type? Titan Ape?
Chapter 171: Zoan-type? Titan Ape?
What surprised Mu Chong so much was that he witnessed something unbelievable.
In the center of the lava crater, there was a small circular pit surrounded by a pile of stones about two meters high, with the stones emerging from the lava in a staggered pattern.
From where Mu Chong is standing, looking down, in the middle of this pile of large rocks, there is a bright red fruit with a gray stone-like skin, floating on the lava. With the movement of the lava, the fruit rises and falls continuously.
"Devil Fruit?"
The moment Mu Chong saw the fruit, his eyes gleamed, and without a word, he raised his hand and activated the Power-Power Fruit's power.
White ripples spread outwards from Mu Chong's palm, instantly enveloping the fruit. Then, Mu Chong raised his right hand, and the fruit soared into the air, flying towards his right hand.
As soon as Mu Chong landed on the ground with the Devil Fruit in his hand, Slad and Baku surrounded him.
"Captain! Is that a Devil Fruit? A Devil Fruit is in lava?"
When Slad saw the fruit in Mu Chong's hand, he gaped in astonishment. Who would have thought there would be a Devil Fruit in the lava?
"Hahahaha! I didn't expect that either! Slade! If this big guy hadn't pointed me in that direction, I wouldn't have found this Devil Fruit!"
Looking at the Devil Fruit in his hand, Mu Chong couldn't hide his joy and happily said...
Upon closer inspection, this Devil Fruit is apple-shaped, predominantly red like magma, but its surface is covered with rock-like protrusions. The spiral patterns perfectly combine these two elements.
"Hiss! A Devil Fruit appearing in the lava, Captain! Could this be..."
"Hahahaha! What are you thinking, Slade! That man is alive and well! But, can two Devil Fruits with the same power exist in the world at the same time?"
Mu Chong instantly understood what Slad meant, but that was probably unlikely. According to the established understanding of Devil Fruits in this world, this Devil Fruit clearly did not meet the conditions Slad was looking for.
"Hahaha! But it's okay! Finding a Devil Fruit is a good haul. Since this guy appeared in lava, its fruit ability must be pretty good!"
Slad waved his hand, decisively dismissing his unrealistic idea, and said...
"Hmm? I think so too! Maybe this Devil Fruit really is a pretty good ability! So? Hey, Baku, interested in eating it?"
A glint flashed in Mu Chong's eyes. After a moment's thought, he directly handed the Devil Fruit in his hand to Baku.
As the fourth fighting force of the Freedom, Baku is now quite strong. He has awakened dual-color Haki, and his physical abilities have improved day by day under the training in the gravity environment. His burly body, over three meters tall, is full of power, and he has also learned the Shave technique from the Six Powers of the Navy.
In fact, Mu Chong had acquired quite a few Devil Fruits along the way on the Freedom, and every time he got one, he would subconsciously ask Baku about it.
But Baku wanted a Devil Fruit ability that allowed him to fight in close combat, so he even gave up the Ancient Zoan Flying Mantis fruit he had obtained from the World Government ship.
After obtaining the Devil Fruit, Mu Chong, as usual, asked Baku for his thoughts, but he noticed a different look in Baku's eyes.
"Captain! I want to eat this Devil Fruit!"
"Ok?"
"what?"
Baku's tone was completely different from usual, causing Mu Chong and Slad to both show surprised expressions, but neither of them spoke, quietly waiting for him to continue.
call!
Suddenly, the hot winds of lava swept through the entire cave, whipping everyone's clothes and carrying the scorching air towards the opening above the cave.
"Um, Captain! This Devil Fruit has a strange attraction for me. The moment I saw it, my body instinctively wanted to touch it. So, I want to eat this Devil Fruit! Please grant me permission, Captain!"
The kind-hearted Baku was a little embarrassed and spoke somewhat hesitantly, but his eyes, when looking at Mu Chong, revealed a firm and sincere expression.
boom!
"Hahahaha! What are you saying? Baku! I've been searching for a Devil Fruit ability that suits you all along, and now that I've found one that you're interested in, of course I'm giving it to you!"
Upon hearing Baku's words, Mu Chong tossed the Devil Fruit he was holding to Baku, then raised his hand and patted him heavily on the shoulder, his tone full of affirmation.
"Hehehehe! Thank you, Captain!"
"Oh! Stop being so coy, Baku! Quick, hurry up and eat this fruit! The ability to appear on magma really intrigues me!"
Seeing Mu Chong hand the Devil Fruit to Baku, Slade, who was standing to the side, urged Baku to eat it before he could finish speaking.
"Hahahaha! Eat it now, Baku! Seriously, I'm also quite curious about what kind of power this Devil Fruit has?"
"Baku! Eat it all!"
Just as Mu Chong finished speaking, Slad immediately chimed in, a smile appearing on his face.
Click!
The kind-hearted Baku didn't doubt Slad's instructions at all and took a big bite out of the Devil Fruit.
"Huh? Ugh!!! Ugh!!!"
"Hehehehehe!! This is what it looks like, isn't it delicious, Baku! Hehehehehe! I was really tricked by the captain back then!"
The moment Baku bit into the Devil Fruit, an indescribable taste assaulted his senses, causing the over three-meter-tall, burly man to gag.
"Don't throw up! Baku! Don't throw up! Finish eating! You must finish eating!"
Slad, standing to the side, seemed to be enjoying the spectacle even more, loudly encouraging Baku.
Bakuna looked at Mu Chong with tearful eyes, and saw the other nod.
Then, gritting his teeth, he opened his mouth and shoved the remaining Devil Fruit directly into it, chewing it.
"vomit!!!"
"vomit!!!"
This scene caused Slard, who was standing nearby, to vomit as the taste of the Cloud-Cloud Fruit filled his mouth once again.
"I give up! I give up! I, Slade, will never eat a second Devil Fruit in my life!"
"Hahahaha! You want a second one? Hmm, it's not impossible! Just in case!"
Hearing Slad's complaints, a smile flashed across Mu Chong's eyes, and then he said jokingly...
"Huh?! It's impossible to eat the first one..."
Roar!
Just as Slad was about to speak, a deep, muffled growl came from Baku's mouth, and then, to the astonishment of Mu Chong and the other man, Baku's body grew larger at an alarming speed.
"This! A Zoan type? Retreat! Slade!"
Sensing the power erupting from Baku's body, Mu Chong immediately took off, his body rapidly retreating. Slad followed closely behind, landing together on flat ground ten meters away.
Roar!
Even the gorilla leader, who had been observing from the sidelines, showed a solemn expression, slowly stood up, and subconsciously took a step back.
Rumble!
At this moment, Baku's transformation was nearing its end, his swollen body growing to nearly ten meters before stopping.
"This is?!!"
Suddenly, a giant ape that looked remarkably similar to the gorilla leader appeared in the cave.
Roar! !
The giant ape was entirely black and red, with only its back and head covered in clearly visible black hair; the rest of its body was covered in rock-like skin. It had thick limbs and explosive muscles.
Compared to the gorilla leader beside him, although he was not as large, the aura emanating from his body completely overwhelmed the leader.
"Huh? Titan Ape? This! This is the world of One Piece, how did this huge guy end up here?"
The reason Mu Chong exclaimed in astonishment and disbelief was that Baku's full-beast form after eating the Devil Fruit was remarkably similar to that of the Titan Ape. The only difference was that Baku's body appeared more flesh and blood.
Roar! !
"Titan Ape? What kind of animal is that? Captain, Baku clearly ate a Zoan-type Devil Fruit. What is this Titan Ape you're talking about?"
Upon hearing Mu Chong's words, Slad raised an eyebrow, his gaze fixed on the gradually calming Baku, before turning to Mu Chong and asking...
"Hahahaha! If it's really as I think, then this Devil Fruit is perfect for Baku!"