The Poison Demon raised its dark red palm and brought it crashing down. Pirates who failed to dodge in ti were instantly engulfed. The terrifying corrosive venom left nothing behind, not even bones.
Compared to the earlier Poison Dragons, this form was far more dangerous. Its toxicity had reached another level, and the once-fluid poison now carried imnse physical force. Magellan had beco even more difficult to handle.
Like a relentless executioner, the towering figure advanced toward the core mbers of the escape. Its massive arm rose again, preparing another devastating strike.
Facing such overwhelming pressure, Mr. 3, Galdino, clenched his teeth and stepped forward.
"Candle Wall!"
A large amount of wax poured from his hands, rapidly forming a thick defensive barrier. The giant palm crashed against it, halting montarily.
Behind the shield, Luffy had already activated Gear Third. His enlarged fist, even bigger than a giant's limb, pressed forward using the candle wall as support, forcing the Poison Demon back.
Though Mr. 3 lacked raw strength, his ability proved extrely effective against Magellan. In this situation, his usefulness even surpassed that of Crocodile and Jinbe.
At the sa ti, Ivankov moved into position. With a fierce expression, he drove his long fingernails into his forehead, injecting Face Growth Hormones.
His head began to expand rapidly, growing larger and larger until it reached an enormous size. Leaping into the air, he created dozens of afterimages, each one mimicking his movents.
"Galaxy Wink!"
All the massive faces blinked at once. Shockwaves burst forth in rapid succession, overlapping and amplifying one another. The combined force struck the Poison Demon, blasting crater after crater into its surface.
Dark red venom splashed in all directions, claiming the lives of several unfortunate pirates caught in the aftermath.
Magellan imdiately shifted tactics. He pulled the Poison Demon inward, condensing it around himself into a dense defensive layer.
This mont of defense gave Byrnndi World the opening he needed.
Standing at the rear, he grabbed the cannonballs scattered around by the prisoners. Veins bulged across his arms as he hurled them forward one after another.
"teor Destruction!"
Each cannonball expanded to massive proportions mid-flight, reaching over ten ters in size. They rained down like a barrage of artillery.
Explosions erupted continuously.
The Poison Demon was forced backward under the relentless assault. Mushroom clouds rose one after another, overlapping in a chaotic storm of destruction. The sheer firepower left everyone both exhilarated and terrified.
Eventually, Byrnndi World slowed, his arms trembling as exhaustion caught up to him.
A trace of loneliness crossed his face. Ti had taken its toll. He was no longer the man who could casually destroy an island.
As the bombardnt ceased, the explosions gradually faded. The second level of Impel Down was left in ruins. Walls had collapsed, the ground was fractured, and in so areas, the lower level was already visible through the cracks.
Magellan stood at the center of the devastation. The Poison Demon had been shattered, leaving only a thin layer of venom covering his body.
Aether did not hesitate.
Seizing the opportunity, he rushed forward at incredible speed. Before advancing, he had Mr. 3 coat him in a layer of hardened wax, minimizing direct contact with the poison.
Magellan sensed his approach using Observation Haki. Though injured, he remained alert. At the sa ti, he began restoring his defenses.
"Chain of Heaven!"
Without warning, the bracelet on Aether's arm transford. Chains shot out instantly, wrapping around Magellan's body and binding him in place.
Caught off guard, Magellan struggled, but the chains held firm. The more he resisted, the tighter they beca, creaking under the strain.
At that mont, Aether's fist surged forward, coated in crackling Conqueror's Haki.
The air trembled.
The Haki evaporated the surrounding poison, allowing the attack to bypass the venomous defense entirely.
The punch landed squarely on Magellan.
A violent explosion followed as dark red lightning burst outward. Magellan's massive body was sent flying, crashing into a distant wall and carving a deep crater into it.
The entire exchange lasted only seconds.
Watching from afar, Buggy's eyes widened in shock, then lit up with excitent.
"Is it over? Did my crew defeat Magellan?"
"…Not likely. He wouldn't go down that easily."
Mr. 3 spoke from behind his candle wall, unwilling to step any closer to the battlefield.
As expected, rubble began to fall. Monts later, Magellan erged from the crater. He tore off his damaged coat, his body once again leaking venom.
With a furious roar, the Poison Demon reford, slightly smaller than before but still terrifying.
Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. The earlier strike had clearly injured him, and a deep wound at his waist continued to bleed.
His gaze swept across the battlefield before locking onto Aether.
To him, the situation was obvious. Among all present, only Aether and Luffy were outsiders. Luffy lacked the composure and strategy of a mastermind.
That left only one conclusion.
Aether was the one responsible for everything.
" Aether D. Augustus. As the Warden of Impel Down, even if it costs my life, I will stop you. This place is a symbol of justice."
The hostility in his voice was unmistakable.
Aether shifted slightly, and Magellan's eyes followed him alone, ignoring everyone else.
For a brief mont, Aether fell silent.
The intensity of Magellan's hatred was excessive. He had only co to stir things up, yet sohow he had beco the primary target.
Still, the situation remained favorable.
With their combined strength, they had already forced Magellan onto the defensive. There was no reason to fear him now.
From their brief clashes, Aether had already assessed Magellan's capabilities. His Venom Venom Fruit was awakened and extrely powerful, rivaling even the Admirals in destructive potential. However, his weaknesses were just as clear.
His Armant Haki and Observation Haki were only at an advanced level, not exceptional. His physical strength was comparable to an average Warlord, not far above Crocodile.
Against close combat fighters, Magellan was terrifying. Against Logia users or those who could bypass his poison, he was far less overwhelming.
Just as both sides prepared for the next exchange, Jinbe suddenly spoke.
"Everyone, Crocodile and I will go secure a warship first. We'll leave this battle to you."
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