The marvel of the energy radar brought Benedict immense gains. In just ten days, Benedict had killed no fewer than a thousand demons, successfully accumulating nearly fifty million justice points. Furthermore, the actions of SS-class powerhouses like Kenshiro and Saitama had also earned Benedict over ten million justice points. At this rate of elimination, he wouldn't need to wait until reaching the future nations to accumulate one hundred million justice points and complete the system upgrade.
Benedict had profited greatly, but Green Bull was extremely displeased. The plan, originally supported by the Five Elders, had almost become a joke due to Benedict's rapid harvesting. At the very least, implementing the plan in the Grand Line was like offering oneself up as prey. Benedict was too powerful; before he could even deploy Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, and Zephyr, it was already over.
Thus, Green Bull devised various methods to smuggle a team of one hundred artificial demons, evading all detection, into the North Blue, where they proceeded to wreak havoc. The key reason for choosing the North Blue was that it housed two SS-class powerhouses: Fujitora Issho, who possessed the Gravity-Gravity Fruit, and Dōjakku, who had the Transparent-Transparent Fruit. The benefits of the Gravity-Gravity Fruit were self-evident; summoning the Gravity Demon King could create an even greater catastrophe. One could imagine the sheer terror of countless massive meteorites falling. It was even conceivable that the Xuanwu Naval Headquarters could be cratered by such an event.
As for the Transparent-Transparent Fruit, it was even more perilous. According to records, that particular demon king was known as the Despicable Demon King, skilled with dual blades, insidious, and fond of surprise attacks from behind, stopping at nothing. If this demon king were summoned and possessed the ability of invisibility, with his cunning nature, wouldn't he be an unerring master of ambushes? Of course, ambushing Enel, who had the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, or Yasuo, who had the Wind-Wind Fruit, wouldn't be bad either. However, those two were a pair and operated in the West Blue, making them difficult to target. Without absolute speed or sufficient means to restrict their speed, the plan would be hard to execute.
"Boom!"
"Human blood… truly delicious."
"Roar hahaha!"
"Kill, kill, kill…"
Upon entering the North Blue, the hundred-plus demons immediately dispersed, commencing their rampage, unleashing their powers to their hearts' content. They even feasted on humans, drinking their fill. With mocking laughter and brutal playfulness, the defenseless humans' escape merely prolonged their agony. As for the valiant souls who attempted to resist, they lacked even the ability to inflict damage on the demons and instead met their demise even faster. The artificial demons possessed no mercy, relishing brutality and the thrill of combat, which were their avenues for releasing power and showcasing their strength.
"Swish!"
Just as a demon snatched a little boy, intending to devour him amidst his terrified cries, its arm was severed. As the boy fell, he suddenly vanished. The artificial demon, having lost an arm, experienced intense pain and immense fury. Not knowing who had injured it, the other hand unleashed indiscriminate attacks on its surroundings. Its thick arm grotesquely enlarged and lengthened. Wherever it passed, buildings were reduced to rubble.
"Hey, are you trying to win a prize at a blind box stall?" Dōjakku's voice echoed in the artificial demon's ear. Before the artificial demon could react, a circular weapon adorned with a ring of vicious curved blades directly pierced its heart. The battle did not end there; the artificial demon, having lost its heart, let out a pained scream and simultaneously emitted a signal.
*Thwack!* The disc flew back, and the artificial demon's head was cleanly severed. It was at this moment that other artificial demons on the vast island, having heard the signal from their comrade, ceased their gratuitous torment of their prey and began to converge. Dōjakku grabbed his weapon, sensing six approaching artificial demons, and stroked his chin, quickly formulating a plan.
"Issho, I've made a significant discovery. I strongly suspect these demons are trying to lure us out." As he spoke, Dōjakku immediately turned invisible, suppressed his aura, and moved at extreme speed. He couldn't handle six demons at once. Therefore, he had to target the furthest one for an ambush.
Concurrently, Fujitora Issho, who had appeared on an island approximately ten kilometers away, received Dōjakku's warning. He observed the eight artificial demons rapidly closing in, and his Kenbunshoku Haki, with its ultra-long-range perception, clearly detected more presences approaching from further away at great speed.
"Dōjakku, please be cautious. This is a trap." "A far larger number of artificial demons are approaching." "Furthermore, I sense three unusual presences." Fujitora Issho cautioned Dōjakku while simultaneously launching an attack against the encircling artificial demons.
"Gravity Suppression!"
"Gravity Sword: Raging Tiger!"
A combination of gravity and a scythe-like attack was swift and precise, demonstrating Fujitora Issho's masterful control over his Devil Fruit ability. With powerful sword energy sweeping across, Fujitora Issho unleashed blow after blow. The three demons closest to him were dispatched in mere moments. The other artificial demons, seizing this opportunity, unleashed their full power, ferociously resisting the gravity suppression and continuing their assault on Fujitora.
"Super Gravity Rebound!" Fujitora Issho drew his sword in a circle around him and then plunged it heavily into the ground. A powerful anti-gravity force radiated outwards from him. The incoming attacks, buildings, and even the artificial demons themselves were repelled within less than three seconds of being caught in this super gravity rebound. Achieving his objective, Fujitora Issho drew his sword and stood up, looking in a certain direction, chuckling, "It's not so easy to hunt me down."
"However, these three presences are both regrettable and terrifying." Without haste, Fujitora Issho contacted Bai Qi using his wartime communicator. This was not the time for showing off; hence, he decisively called for backup.
"Commander Bai, we've fallen into an enemy trap. A team of nearly a hundred demons has surrounded us." "Furthermore, I've identified three familiar faces among them." "Kaido of the Beasts, Charlotte Linlin, and the former Marine Admiral 'Zephyr' of the World Government." "Based on my assessment, their power levels are on par with mine."
Bai Qi, stationed in the command center, received Fujitora Issho's call and his expression immediately turned grave. He said in a deep voice, "What about Dōjakku?"
"He's on another island and also surrounded by artificial demons." "However, he's quite astute. I will contact him immediately."
Upon hearing this, Bai Qi immediately instructed, "Rendezvous with him as soon as possible. Also, stall for time if you can, and if you can't, retreat." "I will contact the Marshal immediately."