What was rightfully theirs, yet they could neither obtain nor control.
Now, it was further suppressed by Benedict's special ability.
For the Tree Spirit, who possessed immense control and whose strength was an extension of its own being,
This was nothing short of a disaster.
Therefore, the Tree Spirit, appearing in the form of a treant, now desired only to destroy Benedict.
If it were alone, this would be troublesome.
But with Imu's assistance, it would be no problem.
Hearing the Tree Spirit's words, Benedict's face broke into a smile.
"That octopus monster, who only knows how to hide in the shadows and ambush, dares to hunt the super-powered individuals I cultivated?"
"Are you dreaming too much?"
"A mere tree dares to act so presumptuously before me?"
"Watch me grind you into dust."
Before his words were even finished, he was already there.
The Tree Spirit let out a cold snort and, without fear, raised its hand to engage.
Benedict was not joking; he was absolutely confident.
The Tree Spirit's words were also not a jest. At this moment, the octopus monster had also locked onto Li Chungang and the others who were fleeing.
Clearly, both the Tree Spirit and the octopus monster believed that Li Chungang and his group, who were in a desperate retreat, were merely at the end of their strength.
Thus, while Benedict engaged in battle with Imu and the Tree Spirit, the octopus monster also made its move.
"Enemy attack!"
Enel opened his eyes, lightning flashing within them.
Through his powerful Observation Haki, Enel sensed the octopus monster's appearance immediately.
It wasn't just him; Fujitora Issho felt it as well.
Both of them attacked simultaneously.
The octopus tentacles that emerged from the spatial rift, before they could even attack, were bombarded by powerful lightning, and their super-sharp slashes severed the tentacles.
The massive, thick tentacles fell from the sky.
Everyone also immediately confirmed the identity of the octopus monster.
"Marshal, it was said that the World Government has an octopus monster, an Devil Fruit user, whose strength is comparable to ours, and who is skilled at tearing open spatial rifts to ambush. Everyone must remain vigilant."
Kenkichiro saw this scene and reminded them in a deep voice.
Those who had not heard before were now on guard.
The octopus monster was clearly not one to back down easily.
Even though its ambush was detected and countered,
Its powerful regenerative ability meant that the severed tentacles merely felt a slight pain.
Now, they would simply regrow.
The next moment.
The spatial rift was torn open, not just one, but ten simultaneously, launching attacks on ten super-powered individuals.
These included Enel, Borsalino, Fujitora Issho, Baki, Cao Cao Shouhe, Marco, and others.
Devil Fruit users were the octopus monster's primary targets.
And unlike Enel and the others who were eager for a fight, Sengoku, Edward Newgate, Aokiji, and Momousagi, the four of them looked rather grim.
Although they were not targeted by the octopus monster's ambush, they had lost the power of their Devil Fruits, and their strength had significantly diminished.
Fortunately, they had all taken ordinary awakening potions, and their physical fitness and other aspects had reached SS-rank. With further training in martial arts or swordsmanship, they could still gain immense power.
Without Devil Fruits, and without the so-called curse, they could swim in the sea again.
"Get it out of its hidden space, otherwise, we can't kill it like this, and it will keep bothering us."
Although Sengoku had lost his Devil Fruit power, his combat strategy was still sharp.
"Baki, use your gold to weigh it down and pull it out."
"Garp, grab that tentacle."
"Olaf, watch your back. Yes, grab it and pull it out."
"Lord Tengu, Enel, your speed is faster. Use your abilities to pierce through the spatial rift and attack from within."
"General Cao Cao, use the power of the Ripped-Ripped Fruit to sever those tentacles."
Sengoku acted like a commander in the operations center, observing the entire battlefield and issuing swift orders.
Li Chungang positioned himself behind Sengoku, guarding against the octopus monster's surprise attacks.
Thanks to Sengoku's observations and commands, Enel and the others had clearer targets, and their offensive methods were more effective.
Among them, Baki's golden power, within the flowing liquefied gold, directly controlled a tentacle.
A thick and powerful tentacle was even weighed down by a mountain, hanging straight down. The spatial rift was not large enough to retract it.
The only way to break free from the golden restraint was to sever the limb.
In fact, the octopus monster realized this problem and acted accordingly.
Baki was not surprised or afraid of the octopus monster regrowing its severed limb.
This was because, under his control, the golden liquid had, like fine golden powder, infiltrated the octopus monster's blood vessels and was constantly invading its body.
Baki weaved through the tentacles, continuously invading the octopus monster's body with the golden liquid.
The octopus monster remained unaware, still using its continuously regenerating thick tentacles to engage in a fierce battle with the super-powered individuals.
It was only when Baki saw the tentacles severed by Cao Cao, with the flowing blood containing the golden liquid, that a smile appeared on his face.
The plan had succeeded.
"This time, let's see if you'll come out."
Baki grabbed one of the tentacles and, with the same technique, activated his golden power. A mountain of gold once again controlled the tentacle.
"Everyone, get out of the way."
Baki shouted, then unleashed his Devil Fruit power.
"Golden Great Explosion!"
Instantly, the golden liquid within the octopus monster, under Baki's control, transformed into golden orbs, like golden bombs.
In an instant, the void was filled with roaring sounds.
And then, before everyone's eyes, the spatial rift began to shake violently, and screams could be heard from within.
Following that, in everyone's sight, a giant octopus monster, as large as a mountain, emerged from the massive spatial rift and plummeted towards the sea.
Sengoku, witnessing this scene, immediately said, "We absolutely cannot let it return to the sea. It will likely use the sea's power to recover its injuries and gain immense strength."
Regardless of whether Sengoku's conjecture was true, Enel, Yasuo, Fujitora Issho, and Tengu Kiyokaze, as well as Cao Cao, moved quickly.
"Super Gravity Rebound!"
Fujitora Issho was the first to arrive in front of the colossal octopus monster and attacked abruptly.
The powerful anti-gravity significantly eased the falling speed of the enormous octopus monster.
The octopus monster, subjected to Fujitora Issho's gravity rebound and feeling its falling speed slow down, grew anxious. Its damaged tentacles struggled incessantly, launching attacks at Fujitora Issho.
"Breath of Wind!"
Tengu Kiyokaze attacked. A powerful gust of wind surged from below, accompanied by a storm of blades, causing the octopus monster to cry out in pain.
"Summon Thunder Emperor!"
Enel's ultimate move followed suit. The already injured octopus monster was now in even greater distress.
"Got you!"
Seizing the opportunity, Yasuo, enduring the lightning bombardment, touched the octopus monster's head.
The Piao Piao Fruit ability was instantly activated.
Under the effect of the Piao Piao Fruit, the octopus monster became even lighter.
"Let me give you another push."
"Four-Split!"
Cao Cao followed up last, taking advantage of the octopus monster's weakness, and also activated his ability.
In an instant, the octopus monster was torn into pieces.