One Piece: With Sign-in System

Under the relentless gusts of wind caused by the shockwaves, Rebecca had to cling tightly to Kyros's arm to avoid being blown away.

The sea of flowers in the Flower Field was completely scattered, petals dancing chaotically in the air. Some plants were even uprooted, swept away by the powerful winds.

Just as the shockwave and wind seemed to subside, another thunderous crash echoed from below, shaking the earth and the hill they were perched on.

Whoosh!

Another violent gust of wind roared through the area.

Rebecca, now lying flat on the ground, clung to Kyros's arm with her eyes shut tight. She couldn't help but cry out, "What on earth is happening?!"

"It seems like…" Kyros, also lying low, peered down toward the base of the Flower Field. His voice carried a hint of shock. "…Doflamingo is fighting someone."

"F-fighting?!" Rebecca stammered, her heart pounding as she tried to comprehend the scene unfolding below.

Before she could process what was happening, a calm, youthful voice came from her side.

"This place isn't bad. It offers quite the view of the battle below," the voice said.

Startled, Rebecca and Kyros turned sharply toward the source of the voice.

Standing there was a black-haired youth with a black blade hanging at his waist. His mid-length hair danced wildly in the wind, but his closed eyes and calm demeanor made him seem unshaken by the chaos around him.

"When did you…" Kyros muttered, his voice laced with unease.

He hadn't noticed this young man's presence at all, which sent a chill down his spine.

From behind the black-haired youth, a striking woman with sea-blue hair and a sword in hand stepped forward. Draped in a black cloak, she spared Kyros and Rebecca a brief glance before shifting her gaze downward toward the battlefield.

Below them, a vast expanse of land had transformed into white threads, writhing like ocean waves. In the midst of the chaos, Zephyr and Doflamingo were locked in fierce combat.

"So this is the power of a Devil Fruit's… awakening?" Ain murmured.

Ron nodded. "Yes, awakening. When a Paramecia Devil Fruit user reaches the 'awakening' stage, their abilities begin to affect not just themselves but the environment around them as well."

"Then… do you think Zephyr-sensei will win?" Ain asked, her tone carrying a hint of concern.

"In my opinion, there's no need to worry," Ron replied, his voice calm and composed. "Doflamingo has only recently stepped into the awakening stage. The extent to which his abilities affect the surroundings is still limited. While his power has seen a significant boost, it's not enough to elevate him to the same level as Zephyr."

As he spoke, Ron used his Observation Haki to "see" the battle below. His tone remained indifferent, as though the outcome was already decided.

"Zephyr's physique may have aged over the years, and his stamina isn't what it once was, but his Haki and overall strength haven't diminished."

"Even without an arm, the Seastone crushing machine developed by the Marine Science Division is a true weapon against Devil Fruit users. Combined with Zephyr's power and Haki, it makes him deadlier than ever when fighting ability users."

"In contrast, Doflamingo wasn't even a match for Zephyr back in the day. The only reason he managed to take Zephyr's arm was due to a series of unfortunate circumstances—Zephyr was already injured, poisoned, enraged, and hindered by the constraints of protecting the young recruits."

"While Doflamingo has grown stronger since then, it's clear he still isn't capable of defeating Zephyr head-on."

Hearing this casual analysis from the blind, black-haired youth, both Kyros and Rebecca were left stunned.

"Zephyr… So it's the one called Zephyr fighting Doflamingo?!" Rebecca, now fourteen years old, couldn't help but ask the two strangers, her voice trembling with a mix of awe and fear.

Ain gave her a small nod of confirmation.

"Zephyr… I feel like I've heard that name before," Rebecca muttered, her voice trailing off as she tried to recall where she'd encountered the name of this legendary figure.

Kyros's expression turned contemplative as a thought flashed through his mind. His pupils suddenly constricted, and he looked at the two figures before him with disbelief.

"Could this Zephyr be that Marine Admiral, Black Arm Zephyr?!"

"Marine Admiral?!" Rebecca's jaw dropped, her face frozen in shock.

Ain nodded at Kyros. "Zephyr resigned from his position as Admiral years ago. It's more accurate to call him a former Marine Admiral now."

"Former… Marine Admiral…"

Kyros and Rebecca were both stunned by this revelation, their hearts pounding as a storm of thoughts raced through their minds.

Rebecca, regaining her composure, looked at the two strangers with wide, hopeful eyes. "Are you here with Admiral Zephyr? Did you come to defeat Doflamingo and the Donquixote family?!"

"Well… you could say that," Ain replied with a small nod.

Rebecca's eyes sparkled with excitement and hope.

"Then… the black slash that tore through the sky earlier… was that also from Admiral Zephyr?" Rebecca asked eagerly.

"No, it wasn't," Ain said, shaking her head. She then glanced toward Ron, unable to hide a faint smile.

Following Ain's gaze, Kyros and Rebecca turned their attention to the blind, black-haired youth standing silently nearby. His hair fluttered in the wind, and the black blade at his waist gleamed ominously.

Their hearts pounded with shock.

Could it be…?

…

At the base of the hill in the Flower Field.

"Haah!!"

Zephyr let out a thunderous roar as his massive Seastone crushing machine smashed through the defensive shield of white threads created by Doflamingo's awakened Devil Fruit abilities.

Using sheer force to shatter the flexible barrier, Zephyr's crushing machine slammed into Doflamingo's face with devastating power, leaving his features grotesquely contorted.

Boom!

Doflamingo's body shot through the air like a pink streak of light, crashing straight into the ground below.

Fortunately for him, the terrain had already been transformed into soft, wave-like white threads, absorbing much of the impact. Otherwise, that single blow would have completely incapacitated him.

"That punch," Zephyr growled, his voice filled with unbridled rage, "was for the students who died by your hands!"

Surrounded by a murderous aura, Zephyr activated Moonwalk. With a single step, he launched himself into the air, the force of his movement creating a deafening shockwave.

His massive figure shot toward the downed Doflamingo like a cannonball.

Doflamingo, blood streaming from his shattered nose and battered face, looked up at the approaching Zephyr. For the first time in years, fear flickered in his eyes.

Desperately, he thrust his hands into the white thread waves beneath him.

"Thousand Arrows Piercing Heart: Feather Strike String!"

In an instant, thousands of razor-sharp, Haki-infused threads shot upward in the shape of flamingo feathers, aiming to pierce and overwhelm the charging Zephyr.

"Get out of my way!"

Zephyr bellowed, his crushing machine glowing with the black sheen of Armament Haki. With a powerful swing, he unleashed a devastating shockwave, shattering the air around him.

The immense blast of compressed air tore through the threads, obliterating them as though they were nothing.

Boom!

The attack didn't stop there—it barreled straight into Doflamingo.

The overwhelming force crushed Doflamingo's body, slamming him deeper into the ground. His limbs trembled as the pressure pinned him in place, rendering him completely powerless.

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