PIRATES: I WORK IN NAVY FROM NINE TO FIVE

"Brat! I want to see just what you're made of!""Thunder Bagua!!"

Kaido roared in fury!

His massive body swung violently through the sky. The Kanabo in his hands sparked with blinding lightning as he charged straight toward Luo Yu like a thunderous meteor.

BOOM!!

Luo Yu slowly lifted his head, still holding his gourd of liquor.Without hesitation, his Conqueror's Haki detonated—like a tidal wave crashing forward to meet Kaido's strike.

BOOM!!!

The two forces collided in midair with a deafening explosion.

A hurricane of crackling energy exploded outward—lightning arcs crackled and danced across the battlefield.

Two titanic forces, neither yielding, became locked in a deadlock.

Watching Luo Yu's seemingly unbeatable Conqueror's Haki finally meet resistance, Doflamingo and the others were overjoyed.

This was the technique that had always left them helpless every time they clashed.

It was unstoppable—until now.

If they could just exhaust Luo Yu's techniques and defenses, victory was possible.

But for Kaido, this so-called "deadlock" was a humiliation.

He was a Four Emperors.A legendary veteran of the seas.

Yet here he was—being stalled by a newcomer…

And worst of all? That brat was still drinking—drinking!

"You dare to mock Beast Kaido?! I'll make you pay!!"

Kaido roared, and his massive body shifted—morphing into his Hybrid Dragon Form.

His body surged with muscle and scales, crackling with electricity.

"Roaring Thunder Bagua!!"

CRACK!!!

The upgraded attack burst forth, infused with Advanced Armament Haki and Conqueror's Coating.

Kaido, like a bolt of divine thunder, pierced through Luo Yu's Conqueror's aura, shattering it with sheer brute force.

The Kanabo, wrapped in blinding lightning, slammed forward like a divine judgment—aiming directly at Luo Yu's Susanoo armor.

BOOM!!!

A monstrous explosion erupted, sending shockwaves through the sea.

The floating platform shuddered violently.The surrounding combatants were blown away like leaves in a storm.

Even Doflamingo and the others turned their heads toward the heart of the battlefield.

They had to see:Could Luo Yu withstand it?

CRACK!

A sharp, clear sound rang out.

Hairline fractures spiderwebbed across the armor of Susanoo.

The Kanabo had been stopped—but barely.

It was a direct clash between Kaido's monstrous might and Luo Yu's towering defense.

Luo Yu wasn't surprised.

He was facing one of the strongest beings alive—one who had mastered Haki, Devil Fruit, and physical power to their utmost limit.

Just Armament Haki and Susanoo wouldn't be enough to hold him back.

Looks like I'll need a little help from the system…

Luo Yu glanced at the panel.He still had 270 million in bonus funds.

Enough to redeem one previous reward and try a Platinum Treasure Chest.

Meanwhile, Kaido stood proud, laughing like a demon.

"So this is your so-called shell? Looks pretty, but that's all it is!""Let's see how long you can last, brat!"

From afar, Doflamingo could barely contain his excitement.

That second layer of defense—this "turtle shell"—was finally showing cracks.

This battle... might finally be in their favor.

Luo Yu calmly took another swig from his gourd.

"Too early to celebrate.Try breaking all my defenses first."

"Triple Finisher Combo!!"

BOOOOM!!!

The shattered Conqueror's aura suddenly reformed—this time taking the shape of a divine Kirin, roaring as it hovered in the sky.

Then—a nine-layered magical formation descended from the heavens.

And behind Kaido, the massive form of the Hundred-Hand Guanyin appeared, its jaws wide open, energy condensing at its maw.

Three ultimate attacks—one after another—crashed down on Kaido like divine wrath:

Conqueror's Kirin Charge

Skyfall Array

Zero-Type Impact from the Hundred-Hand Guanyin

BOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!

A maelstrom of energy engulfed Kaido completely.

The shockwaves ripped apart the ocean, obliterated the battlefield, and sent even those hiding in the ruins of Impel Down running for cover.

Everyone—pirates, Marines, criminals alike—retreated, stabilizing themselves as they stared in stunned silence.

Doflamingo had forgotten all about Yamato.

He could only stare at the inferno.

Could even Kaido survive that?

Meanwhile, Luo Yu quietly gave the command.

"System, redeem the trial version of Susanoo—now."

Ding! Deducting 100 million bounty bonus... Success! Congratulations! You've obtained the Full-Body Susanoo!

A warm surge of energy flooded Luo Yu's mind.

He blinked, surprised.

He had expected a mere third-stage tengu armor trial, but what he received was...

The complete form.

The Final Susanoo.

If I knew this trial pack held the trump card, I'd have activated it sooner...

Still, it was a pleasant surprise.

Back on the battlefield—

"BREAK!!"

Kaido bellowed with fury, exploding from the triple attack.

A cyclone burst out from his location, tearing through the remaining energy waves.

The dust cleared.

Kaido stood tall—body scorched, hair burned, face blackened—but otherwise unharmed.

His blue dragon scales shimmered beneath the damage.

Doflamingo screamed in excitement.

That combo had once annihilated him.

But Kaido?

Only looked... annoyed.

"So this is it…""The real difference in level."

The battle's turning point had come.

All eyes watched.Victory or defeat now hung by a thread.