Chapter 522: Chapter 522: Phantasm Whitebeard
Kaya, Vivi ,Marianne Conis, Raki , Maya Honey, Nojiko, Saphir , Mikita, Zala, Alvida Ben,Robin, Kalifa Hina, Tashigi ,Emeraude, Rubis, walked down. They were in a good mood. They had defeated Phantasm Ace, a Yonoko Commander, with ease. The girls saw the altar with a shiny orb. There were some markings on the floor. The floor around the altar was concrete.
"Phantasm Whitebeard," Emeraude said.
"My love, be careful," Alvida said, looking at him. The other girls looked as well.
Ben offered a reassuring smile. "I will, and I want you all to be safe," he replied. "If things get too dangerous, I want everyone to leave," he added.
"They all nodded. "We will," Vivi responded.
"We have plenty of Heal Drinks," Kaya said.
"We also have Kaya and Emeraude for when they get bad as well," Robin said.
"It will not get to that," Ben remarked.
They stepped onto the concrete, and the orb started to glow. From the bright light a figure started to form. They saw an old man with a crescent-shaped mustache. He was an abnormally large man with a long face, with many wrinkles around his eyes, and many scars running along his chest, and was very muscular. His eyes were brown. He wore a black bandanna around his head and adorned himself with a white captain's coat, which hung loosely from his broad shoulders. He wore light, loose pants tucked inside his large black boots, and a dark pirate sash around his waist. He had a gigantic naginata in his hand. "Phantasm Whitebeard," Phantasm Whitebeard said.
"You can feel the power emanating from him," Tashigi remarked, her voice tinged with unease.
"He's definitely stronger than Enel," Raki added.
Suddenly, a translucent barrier materialized around them, forming a dome that encapsulated the entire crew.
"There's something here," Vivi observed, her gaze fixed on the shimmering shield.
Hina reached out, her fingers brushing against the barrier's surface. "It's a barrier," she confirmed
"This hasn't happened before," Mikita noted.
Robin's eyes narrowed thoughtfully. "That means we can't leave unless we defeat him," she deduced.
Adjusting her glasses, Kalifa nodded in agreement. "I believe so as well."
The crew exchanged determined glances, steeling themselves for the battle ahead.
Ben thought this was not good. Their escape route had gone. "We need to be careful," Ben said.
"We always are," Saphir remarked.
"You are not," Emeraude added.
"Everyone focus for now," Ben said. They all nodded.
"Kaishin," Phantasm Whitebeard said as he cracked the air with a punch. A devastating shock wave was sent through the air in the direction of the group. These shock waves hit Maya and Conis. They both felt their muscles being ripped apart internally and their blood going crazy from the ripples. They spat blood as they were sent flying back. They landed on the ground with a big thud.
"Maya Conis," Ben said. He saw the power of Phantasm Whitebeard. It was terrifying.
"I will go help them," Kaya said as she transformed into her beast form. She was about to move towards Maya and Conis when Phantasm Whitebeard moved forward and got in front of her. His massive body blocked her path. He clenched his fist and punched Kaya in the chest. Kaya had no time to react and was sent flying back. She hit the wall of the barrier.
"Kaya. Lleave her alone," Vivi said as she raised her Gero Gero Gun, her finger tightening on the trigger. She was ready to fire.
"Ikkitosen," Phantasm Whitebeard said as he swung his massive blade in a wide arc. A devastating wave of vibrations exploded outward, tearing through the air towards Vivi, Saphir, and Rubis.
The three barely had time to react. The force crashed into their chests like an unstoppable tide, sending a violent tremor through their bodies. Pain erupted in their lungs. Their breaths hitched. Blood splattered from their lips as they staggered, knees buckling beneath them.
"Vivi! Saphir! Rubis," Ben shouted, eyes widening in shock.
They were dropping like flies—one by one, crushed under Phantasm Whitebeard's overwhelming power.
Ben clenched his fists. "The power of a Yonko," Tashigi remarked. She gripped her sword.
"Shave," Alvida said as she moved quickly towards Phantasm Whitebeard. "Kanabo Swing," Alvida added as she gripped her mace tightly and swung it with full force.
Phantasm Whitebeard raised his massive blade and blocked the attack with a deafening clash. The sheer force of impact sent shockwaves rippling through the air, kicking up dust and debris on both sides. Phantasm Whitebeard pushed Alvida back, forcing her to skid across the ground.
"Gekishin," Phantasm Whitebeard said as the very air in front of Alvida shattered. A catastrophic shockwave rippled outward, warping the atmosphere as it tore toward her. The force slammed into her body with brutal intensity. Bones rattled, muscles screamed, and a sharp pain shot through her core as she spat blood from the sheer pressure. Her vision blurred as she was sent hurtling backward. Her body rolled violently across the floor. Dust settled around her.
"Alvida," Ben said as he was about to take off in his hybrid form.
Suddenly Mikita jumped in the air. "Gravity Stomp," Mikita said as she increased her weight dramatically, making herself as heavy as a boulder. She went down towards Phantasm Whitebeard. Mikita`s foot connected.
"Naginata Rasetsu," Phantasm Whitebeard said as he surrounded his naginata with a quake bubble. He hit Mikita`s foot. Mikita felt a shock wave to her foot. She felt a bone snap as she was flung back and hit the ground.
"We need to group up and heal," Kalifa said.
Phantasm Whitebeard took a step forward. "Tenchi Meido," Phantasm Whitebeard said as he grabbed the air and pulled it downwards. He got low enough and Robin, Emeraude, Kalifa, Marianne and Tashigi were tossed into the air and fell back down hard.
"Ouch," Marianne said, clutching her arm. She could feel it sprained.
"Storm Leg," Raki said as she kicked at high speed and strength which launched a sharp compressed blade of wind at Phantasm Whitebeard.
The blade of air went towards Phantasm Whitebeard. He moved his naginata and destroyed the wind blade.
Raki`s eyes widened. "Kaishin," Phantasm Whitebeard said as he cracked the air with a punch. A devastating shock wave was sent through the air towards Raki.
Zala quickly jumped in the way. She turned her arms into spikes. These shock waves hit both Zala and Raki. They both felt their muscles being ripped apart internally and their blood going crazy from the ripples. They spat blood as they were sent flying back. They landed on the ground with a big thud.
"Iron Maiden," Tashigi said as she created a cage lined with spikes on the inside that slowly closed in.
"Shima Yurashi," Phantasm Whitebeard said as he grabbed the area and pulled on the air around him as if it were tangible. He moved it to the right and threw Honey, Nojiko and Hina in the air. They all landed on the ground.
Ben saw this. It only took a minute but Phantasm Whitebeard had injured his crew, his lovers. He got angry. He flew towards Phantasm Whitebeard. "Demon Fist," Ben said as he channelled his energy into his fist. He tried to punch Phantasm Whitebeard.
"Kabutowari," Phantasm Whitebeard said. His massive hand clamped down on Ben's head, fingers like an iron vice as vibrations surged through his skull. A crushing pressure rippled through Ben's bones, distorting the air around him.
Ben gritted his teeth, pain exploding in his mind like thunder cracking through his skull. His vision blurred, and for a brief moment, he felt as if his entire head might shatter under the sheer force. With a powerful heave, Phantasm Whitebeard hurled Ben away like a ragdoll. He soared through the air, his body twisting before he slammed into the ground, landing hard on his back. The impact sent a shockwave through his spine, leaving him gasping for breath as the world spun around him.
Ben looked at Kaya getting up. "Kaya, give the drinks to everyone," Ben ordered as he got up and looked at Phantasm Whitebeard.