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Chapter 183: I Against The World II

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He was hurt, forced to take a few steps back as he bled not blood but ink, releasing a sigh, "It's been a while, so let's start... I Against The World."

Yovan could smell the gorgeous scent of fear about as he spoke those words, fear which quickly grew as he continued, "The Fruit Of Desires... That's the One Piece, a Devil Fruit of many faces."

His words silenced even Blackbeard whose eyes widened, but one of the listeners couldn't help but frown, 'Why is he lying? Does he truly want war?' It was none other than Shanks who knows a lot about the One Piece.

"It's a Devil Fruit that Devil Fruit users can also take without any consequence, and it grants you the power you desire most," Yovan's murmurs were those of the Devil, bewitching, brimming with such allure no mortal could keep reason against.

"So try your best, try to bring me down and get it... No, try to even make me use its powers for none of you can escape. Only death awaits unless I'm defeated." His smile became wider as he let go.

He threw the bait, the ever-alluring bait which few can resist, and now it's time to let go... It was time to allow his mind free.

[Irrational Survivor: 35%]

For several months now, he has been holding on with his sheer will alone, barely able to keep his rationality for the concept of Irrational Survivor wanted him to be Irrational.

And Yovan knew in his heart that once he becomes Irrational, he may never be able to go back, but the concept also grants him the concept of absolute survival.

If he only let go and allows the concept to be complete, his survival will be set in stone forever... At the cost of his rationality.

And if he abandons reason, will he truly be Yovan anymore? Or will he become a wild monster of no meaning?

It was as if the concept of Irrational Survival sought to feed on him, to devour him, and Yovan found it difficult to resist, and perhaps it would've been impossible if not for the death of Laffitte.

The death of Laffitte was a necessary step to create a purpose for Yovan, another purpose that would keep him sane which is to Ressurect Laffitte.

Would he even be able to if he loses his rationality? Of course not, so why was he letting go right now? Why did his expression turn manic? Why did they all feel like what stood before them was no human but a monster of pure instinct and beastly hunger?

[Irrational Survivor: 36... 37... 38... 40%]

Almost instantly, his comprehension of the concept skyrocketed, and it was important to note that rising even one percent was extremely difficult even for him who has Limitless.

Now, however, the concept overwhelmed him like a tsunami engulfing the whole world, and it was still rising... Just like the chilling coldness that engulfed all those around.

Yovan's wings flared ever so slightly, and before anyone could react, he was face to face with one of Blackbeard's hound heads, face to face, his hand reaching out to grasp the giant dog.

It was but a fleeting moment, a fleeting moment in which Blackbeard saw a trace of reason in Yovan's eyes, before he felt hellish flames devouring his head as Yovan's blade pierced through him.

Yovan's thrust released a flurry of golden flames along with destructive black vibrations that went on to travel for miles ahead, almost entirely decimating all those who stood before it, and there were many.

Death, it was the smell of death not only of a lot of pirates' broken bodies but also Yovan's as the sky thundered, almost instantly followed by lightning, numerous sparks of lightning falling upon him.

No, they didn't just fall upon him but also upon Blackbeard, cooking him alive, perhaps intentionally.

Yovan had to retreat, or he was forced to retreat as he protected himself from the bursts of lightning with his wings, allowing the lightning to throw him afar.

"AHHHHHHH!!!" While Blackbeard screamed, Yovan laughed, laughter heard throughout the dark battlefield.

"Hah Yahahahaha YAHayahahahahaha!" Yovan laughed as the lightning fell upon him from the clouds, from a vast cloud with a human face and a gigantic Serpentine Dragon.

His laughter drove a chill through everyone's spine as Kaido who was in his beast form yelled aloud, "All Attack Together!!! Else I WIll Kill you Myself!!!!!"

He didn't have to make such an order because most pirates had nowhere to go. They couldn't escape as a familiar phenomenon took place... The Veil of Darkness appeared.

This Veil of Darkness, however, was grander than anything any of them saw before, so grand it not only enveloped Reverse Mountain and its surroundings but also a significant portion of the Sea about.

It would not only stop those atop the Red Line from escaping but also those still on the sea within the numerous ships, a cage from which none can escape since it's reinforced with Haki.

Such an achievement was simply insane, incomprehensible for even Shanks, but it also made the remaining Emperors certain that they need only stall for time before Yovan exhausts himself.

Maining such a Veil of Darkness for even minutes is insane, so they assumed the nonsensical Yovan would be able to maintain it for an hour or so.

Shanks and his crew only watched from afar, all the while, the Three Emperors and all of their massive crews started attacking, even taking time to conspire against each other.

They know that defeating Yovan is only the first step and what comes next is what matters, who will acquire the Fruit of Desire after? That's a question that can only be solved by war.

"Die Die Die!!!!!" Blackbeard in his beast form was rioting, massacring all around him while trying to kill Yovan, his only remaining heads releasing bursts of shockwaves, trying to break through Yovan's wings.

What Yovan had done really made him mad, but even in his madness, he still kept an eye on the three Emperors... Until Yovan vanished that's.

It wasn't speed but pure teleportation as he appeared right before Blackbeard again much to the latter's dismay for they know Yovan's teleportation weakness.

All of Yovan's weaknesses are known knowledge by this point, so they prepared for it and put some focus on destroying the feathers, even reinforced feathers can be destroyed relatively easily by the Emperors and their commanders.

So there was none around him yet Yovan was right before him with a manic smile and a speed none can contend with as he brought upon him a punch, making him dizzy.

And Blackbeard knew that the punch contained not a speck of his Devil Fruit powers for anyone that comes in contact with him would lose their Devil Fruit powers.

Normally, he wouldn't be able to do so but being targetted by Yovan forced him to do his best... Awakening.

Blackbeard felt fear as the combination of Yovan's Armament Haki, Hasshoken, and Conqueror Haki were all focused on that punch, a perfect combination, especially after Yovan achieved Internal Destruction.

Blackbeard clearly felt that misfortune was solely focused on him as Yovan seemed focused only on him, and even the other Emperor's attack would occasionally fall upon him... Actually by accident. He was miserable.