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Chapter 49: Elasticity vs. Strength

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At 50% fusion, his strength had reached a level exceeding 2 billion, placing him firmly within the realm of high-ranking Vice Admirals and Admirals. He surpassed the likes of the Three Calamities, Momousagi, and Chaton. If an Admiral aimed to become the Pirate King, their bounty would likely hover around 3 billion, still below the 4 billion mark typically associated with the Yonko.

A single Admiral could hardly defeat a Yonko, but two Admirals working together could pose a serious threat. Considering their access to the Marines' secrets and strategic knowledge, their bounties might not differ significantly. At 60% fusion, he could confidently claim victory over a single Admiral.

Yonko like Kaido, Big Mom, and Shanks were formidable opponents, capable of challenging legendary pirates like Whitebeard, Shiki, and Gol D. Roger. To defeat them, he would need at least 70% fusion.

At 80% fusion, even the World Government wouldn't pose a significant threat. He might even escape Imu's grasp.

These levels corresponded to power levels of 4 billion, 6 billion, and 8 billion respectively...

"That Hyena? Doffy never took him seriously. Granting him the right to use our family's symbol was just a whim, a bit of amusement."

"Bellamy had the ambition, but lacked the strength. We should be thanking Vice Admiral-san for taking care of him." Diamante chuckled.

He recounted the encounter at a bar, where he, Doflamingo, and Trebol had crossed paths with Bellamy and his crew. Bellamy had expressed his desire to join the Donquixote Family. Trebol, dismissing them as mere street thugs, had attempted to drive them away. Diamante, brandishing a sword, had tried to intervene, believing that not everyone deserved to approach Doflamingo directly.

Doflamingo, however, had stopped them and questioned Bellamy, proclaiming that the Donquixote Family was the pride of the North Blue. They aspired to become true pirates, unlike those who chased childish dreams.

Doflamingo had then smirked, granting Bellamy permission to use their pirate symbol, but with a condition: if Bellamy were defeated, he would return the symbol. The unspoken implication was clear... it included his life.

"That's despicable! Toying with people's lives!" Tashigi exclaimed, her Shigure clashing against Mr. 1's blade-like fingers. She couldn't help but express her disgust at Diamante's callous words.

"Don't lose focus, Marine-san!" Mr. 1 retorted, tightening his grip, attempting to crush her Shigure. However, he underestimated the durability of the renowned blade. It would take more than brute force to break it.

Whoosh! Ian, unwilling to engage in further banter, activated Sonido, appearing behind Diamante in an instant. He launched a powerful punch.

"Matador Cape!" Diamante, utilizing his Ripple-Ripple Fruit powers, transformed his cape into a shield of hardened steel, wrapping it around his body.

Crash! Ian's fist connected.

The cape caved inward, forming a deep crater. His Armament Haki, rivaling the strength of steel, coupled with the Kilo-Kilo Fruit's weight manipulation, amplifying his strike by tons, had nearly pierced through the hardened fabric. He pressed forward, channeling more force into his attack.

He activated the Bomb-Bomb Fruit, blasting a hole through the cape.

"Corrida Glaive!" Diamante drew his rapier, transforming it into a pliable, cloth-like state with his Devil Fruit powers. He twisted and molded it, shaping it into the form of a charging bull, before instantly restoring its rigidity. It resembled a raging bull, horns lowered, ready to impale its target.