Chapter 333 - 172

Chapter 172: Underworld Flame Entwined Lightning!The coconut trees on the nameless deserted island rustled in the sea breeze, and sunlight filtered through the dense branches and leaves, casting dappled shadows on the sand.Luffy stood by a coconut tree with his hands on his hips, his straw hat tilted rakishly on his head,exuding a casual and relaxed air,facing Sanji, who stood with a serious expression not far away.He stared at Sanji's clenched fists and tense profile, his eyes lit up, and he raised his voice to shout at him:"Sanji! How did the Devil Fruit taste?"His words, carried by the sea breeze, drifted over, and Luffy subconsciously scratched his head.The taste of the Gum-Gum Fruit he had eaten himself had long since faded,leaving only a vague memory of "so bad I wanted to spit my tongue out."Now he was full of curiosity, wanting to know if others' experiences were the same as his.Sanji, on the other side, heard this, and his already tense face instantly turned the color of a ripe tomato.Veins pulsed on his forehead, and his features contorted, as if reliving that nightmarish taste.He suddenly raised his hand to wipe his face, his impatience almost overflowing, and he gritted his teeth as he roared:"Have you ever eaten shit? It's exactly the same!""Pfft—"This roar was powerful enough to make the surrounding coconut leaves sway.As soon as these words came out, the curiosity on Luffy's face instantly froze, then abruptly changed color.He widened his round eyes, his straw hat almost slipping off, and subconsciously took half a step back, pointing a finger at Sanji.His eyes were filled with shock and disbelief, as if he had heard something utterly fantastical:"Sanji! You, you actually ate shit?!"He frowned tightly, his small brain working rapidly.No wonder Sanji reacted so strongly; it turns out it wasn't on the same level as his own "bad taste" at all!He scrutinized Sanji, a complex mix of "admiration" and "disgust" in his eyes.He secretly muttered to himself: Sanji is really going all out! He even ate that kind of thing... I didn't expect you to be this kind of person!!Sanji was so choked by his illogical reasoning that he almost couldn't catch his breath, his face turning from red to green, nearly exploding on the spot.He clenched his fists and took two steps forward, the veins on his forehead practically popping out:"Can't you focus on the main point, you guy!""I'm saying the Devil Fruit tastes like shit!... Not that I ate shit!!""Oh—"Luffy drew out his words, nodding as if he understood, but the confusion in his eyes hadn't dissipated."But Sanji, how do you know what shit tastes like?""I—"Sanji's breath caught in his throat, almost causing internal injuries... "Zzzzzzz—!!"A piercing electric crackle suddenly exploded over the nameless deserted island, and countless streams of eerie blue lightning, like unbound swimming snakes, burst forth from Sanji's pores!They darted and coiled within his clothes, finally gathering entirely on his right leg,forming a thick pillar of lightning flame that made his slender leg appear even more dazzling.Sanji's gaze was as sharp as a blade, his tightly pressed lips revealing a hint of ruthlessness, and the aura around him grew even more piercing with the augmentation of the lightning.—Whoosh!A sharp whooshing sound tore through the sky, and the right leg, entwined with lightning, seemed to carry the thunder of the nine heavens, twisting and tearing through the air.In an instant, that leg, imbued with destructive power, appeared before Luffy!The strong wind ruffled the stray hairs at his temples, and the dazzling blue light was clearly reflected in the pupils beneath his straw hat.Yet, there was no trace of panic; instead, a thoughtful glint appeared in his eyes, as if he were seriously contemplating the intricacies of this technique."Sanji, your lightning is too wild. Remember to master it properly."His tone was calm, like he was commenting on a poorly cooked dish, and before his words finished, his body had already reacted.—Whoosh!Without any superfluous movements, Luffy's figure vanished into thin air as if teleporting, leaving only a faint afterimage.The next second, he had appeared by the coconut grove a thousand meters away, hands on his hips, still looking as casual as ever.Boom!!!A deafening roar followed immediately!Sanji's lightning-wrapped kick swept fiercely into empty space, and countless eerie blue electric lights instantly exploded.It was as if millions of meteors fell simultaneously, emitting a dazzling light that was impossible to look at directly.The current spread wildly, forming a huge network of lightning that enveloped the entire area.The air seemed filled with the shrill cries of millions of birds, the sharp sounds making one's eardrums ache.The ground was forcibly blasted into a crater tens of meters in diameter, the rocks at the bottom having melted into a magma-like liquid, bubbling with scalding heat.The violent energy aftershocks spread outwards, stirring up dust everywhere, and even the distant ocean waves were intimidated by this force, surging back several meters.Luffy stood a thousand meters away, his clothes flapping from the aftershocks.He raised a hand to block the oncoming dust, looked at the devastation in the distance after the lightning's rampage, and grinned:"Wow—what powerful force! But Sanji, you'll blow up the island like this!"Sanji retracted his leg and landed, the lightning on his right leg gradually dissipating, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.Controlling such violent power clearly consumed a lot of energy.He took a breath, wiped away some sweat, but his eyes remained sharp:"Nagging! I'm still adapting!"As soon as his words fell, faint currents crackled around him again, clearly still exploring how to control this new power... Luffy stared at the lightning swirling around Sanji, his dark eyes shining astonishingly bright.A pure fighting spirit curved his lips. He suddenly raised his hand to wipe his face and shouted loudly:"Come on, Sanji! Attack me with your strongest move!!"His voice, carried by the sea breeze, was firm and resonant.It is well known that Devil Fruits, in different hands, often develop in vastly different directions.While Logia types may not allow for as many bizarre ideas as Paramecia types, they can still forge completely different paths.Just like Eneru, who wielded lightning like a "mage" for long-range bombardment;whereas he, Luffy, always preferred close-quarters combat, a "warrior" who believed in brute force.This proactive challenge was merely to witness Sanji's understanding and development of this Lightning Fruit firsthand, so he could offer guidance and help him avoid detours."In that case, be careful!"A resolute glint flashed in Sanji's eyes, without the slightest hesitation.He knew the gap between himself and Luffy was like a chasm, but this very gap was the best touchstone.Before his words finished,"Zzzzzzz—!!"The piercing electric crackle intensified wildly again, and countless eerie blue lightning bolts, like boiling magma, surged madly from within him.They densely coiled around his limbs and bones, finally transforming into a massive lightning cage, tightly enveloping him in the center.Sanji took a deep breath, suddenly extended his arms horizontally, palms facing each other, his left foot firmly rooted to the ground, his right foot slightly raised, and his body began to spin rapidly with his left foot as the axis!In an instant, strong winds rose, kicking up dust and gravel. The previously clear sky was churned by the swirling currents, causing dark clouds to roll.His spinning speed grew faster and faster, and the blue lightning diffused outwards under centrifugal force, forming a lightning storm tens of meters in diameter.It shot from the deserted island's ground straight into the sky, connecting with the dark clouds, as if to tear heaven and earth apart!Even more astonishingly, his black leather shoes, rubbing against the air at high speed, actually produced strange blue flames.These flames were unlike the usual crimson of ordinary fire; instead, they exuded a chilling, eerie glow, as if they were the underworld fires igniting the path to hell.Lightning and fire intertwined and coiled in the spin, Sanji's figure flickering in and out of sight at the center of the storm, emitting a terrifying aura like a "Demon God descending," causing the very air to tremble."Haaah—!"—Whoosh!The air seemed to be instantly sucked out and collapsed. That kick, imbued with the power of thunder and fire, flew towards Luffy!The space along its path was forcibly torn open with a black trace, and wherever it passed, the earth collapsed and vegetation turned to ashes.Only that thunder-fire light, piercing through heaven and earth, remained, heading straight for Luffy with world-destroying might!"Demon God Wind Leg: Underworld Flame Lightning Kick!"