C28 Rats Rats Fruit Power
Esaki was genuinely taken aback to discover the existence of a heaven-defying fruit like the Fruit of Blocking, something that had never appeared in the anime from his past life.
Seeing such a fruit wasted on the wrong person, he felt a twinge of regret.
The Fruit of Blocking was a rule-class fruit, akin to the Slow Fruit, capable of deflecting even the most formidable attacks. Had it been consumed by Eagle Eye, who could harm him aside from elemental strikes?
Indeed, the most potent fruit becomes worthless in the hands of someone who lacks the skill to wield it.
"You... How did you know?"
Khesus was shocked to hear Esaki reveal his secret, a vulnerability he had never shared with anyone, not even his associate, Timson.
Esaki offered a slight smile before instructing Gaimon, "Kill him."
"Mosasaur, give that ship a nudge. Don't demolish it."
"Australovenator, move in."
His tone was nonchalant.
The mosasaur, submerged in the ocean, still heeded his command.
A roar echoed, followed by a streak of grey cutting through the water.
Gaimon, momentarily frozen by the command, exchanged a look of inner turmoil with Khesus.
He had never taken a life before.
But now, with resolve, he seized the steel claw at his side.
...
Aboard the slave ship.
Timson's eyes bulged in disbelief as he witnessed his comrade slapped to death by a dinosaur.
But he quickly sprang into action.
"Let's go, set sail!"
He bellowed the command.
Boom!
A thunderous noise rocked the ship, sending everyone tumbling, clutching desperately at anything within reach.
Then, a colossal shadow plummeted from above.
Boom!
The Australovenator's massive frame crashed onto the deck, the wood splintering under its weight, leaving a gaping hole.
The dinosaur was half-submerged in the wreckage, roaring and writhing.
Esaki, unimpressed, lightly touched down onto the deck with a flick of his toes.
With a resounding boom, the boat shuddered once more as the Australovenator leapt out, its massive head swinging wildly.
"Fire! Kill them all!" Dismason bellowed, his body undergoing a rapid transformation. Sharp canine teeth sprouted from his mouth, his hands morphed into long, gray claws, and a gray tail extended from his spine.
In an instant, he became a blur of gray, streaking towards Esaki.
"Mouse Fruit, huh?" Esaki narrowed his eyes and met the charge, his speed nearly matching Dismason's.
Having synthesized the mosasaur fruit, Esaki had gained its abilities. Though only a tenth as powerful, the boost to his strength was significant.
The air vibrated with a thunderous boom as both figures were sent flying, a gust of wind unfurling in their wake.
The Australovenator let out a roar but didn't pursue Esaki, instead charging at the other sailors.
"That stings!" Esaki glanced at his fist, noting the fresh, stinging cuts that marred his skin.
"Perish!" Dismason's roar echoed as he materialized beside Esaki, claws poised to strike.
Esaki swiftly ducked, narrowly evading the attack, and retaliated with a leg whip swift as a missile.
Boom!
His leg connected with Dismason's waist, catapulting him through the air.
Without hesitation, Esaki pursued.
The Australovenator had already finished its fight; those not slain had been cast into the sea.
And then, the water bloomed with crimson flowers.