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Chapter 90: Shattering the Gates of Justice?

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"Lightning Release: Kirin!"

At that moment, as Ian's chilling words echoed through the air, he swung his right arm, crackling with blue-white lightning. The sky darkened, storm clouds gathered, and a war drum's thunderous beat reverberated through the air, accompanied by a piercing cry. A horned beast of pure energy tore through the darkness, descending upon the fleeing lions below.

Enel had managed to create several lightning beasts, such as the Raiju, the Raiten, and the Raikou. Replicating Sasuke Uchiha's signature Kirin attack was child's play for Ian.

"Aaargh!" Witnessing this apocalyptic scene, Golden Lion Shiki's mind went blank. For a fleeting moment, he was transported back to the Edd War, the clash with Gol D. Roger that had shattered his dreams of conquest. Despite overwhelming Roger's forces in both numbers and power, he had been undone by the Pirate King's seemingly invincible plot armor.

Dozens of Shiki's ships were capsized by a monstrous storm, creating an opening for the Kirin to descend. Though there was only one, its sheer size dwarfed the lions, scattering them like sheep before a wolf.

The world was bathed in blinding white light. When their vision returned, both the Kirin and the lions had vanished.

Golden Lion Shiki and countless marine animals lay scorched and lifeless on the ocean surface. Ian knew he had gone overboard, a pang of regret echoing in his heart.

These animals lacked sentience. Their souls dissipated upon death, too quickly to be absorbed, unlike the ancient, colossal Sea Kings capable of conversing with Roger, Oden, and Shirahoshi. Those behemoths likely possessed power rivaling that of pirates with billion-berry bounties, evidenced by their ability to effortlessly carry Noah, the massive ark.

Extending his right hand, now fully transformed into a demonic claw, Ian reached out and grasped the air where Shiki had been. With the pull of his Soul Absorption, Shiki's body floated towards him, and Ian seized him by the throat. The legendary Float-Float Fruit was now his, absorbed into the growing Devil Fruit tree within him.

A strange phenomenon occurred. The Kilo-Kilo Fruit, a lesser power already residing within him, merged with the newly acquired Float-Float Fruit. Now, the Float-Float Fruit not only granted control over levitation but also the ability to manipulate weight, making it a far more versatile power.

"It seems I've arrived a bit late. So this is your true form, Vice Admiral Ian? Though you exude an aura of darkness, your heart remains untainted, a beacon of light. I am truly impressed."

Fujitora, having finally arrived, addressed Ian, his sightless eyes fixed on the scene.

"Just in time. I've just finished. Let's return to Marine Headquarters." Ian smiled. While Fujitora's Zushi Zushi no Mi was incredibly powerful, his travel speed left much to be desired. Every Devil Fruit had its strengths and weaknesses. Balance often meant mediocrity.

Mastery of all trades was mastery of none. One's energy was finite. Focusing on multiple areas meant excelling only within a limited scope.

Further advancement became perilous, and specialization left one vulnerable to specific counters, unless one had reliable companions to compensate for their shortcomings. Ian, however, not only possessed multiple Devil Fruit powers but also the balanced abilities of Ulquiorra.

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At Marine Headquarters, within Fleet Admiral Sengoku's office, the news was met with shock. Sengoku's eyes widened, and he slammed his fist on the desk, his face a mask of disbelief.