Chapter 207 - 207. Crushing Donquiote

Trebol had a bad feeling when he saw the injured Pika. They underestimated their enemy, not just by a small margin. She was even able to poison Pika through such dense layer of soil.

On the surface the battle was just starting.

Doflamingo was stunned when he saw the deforming earth crumble under a simple palm.

Shinobu turned her head and said, "Any more surprises?"

Doflamingo didn't reply and went silent. He was completely suppressed by this seemingly feeble woman.

"I have one more trick up my sleeve."

As he said so someone walked out from the shadows and stood beside him.

"It's a p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e to meet you, vice admiral Shinobu. I am No.18, an executioner from CP0. I hope you can withdraw and return."

Shinobu glanced at him and said, "Sure. Just step aside, after a kill him and every one from his crew I will retreat."

No.18 stared at her through his mask and asked, "Are you really disobeying orders from the World Government?"

"I am a marine, I received no such order from Navy HQ."

They stared at each other for several seconds before No.18 said, "It seems we can only use force."

Swish!

His figure flashed as he shot towards Issho.

Shinobu raised her hand and flicked her finger.

No.18 stopped dead in his tracks and retreated. He kicked the air and jumped up.

He kicked out with incredible speed. Two arcs of compressed air slashed towards Shinobu.

However before it could get close a figure flashed infront of Shinobu and slashed with a sword.

Boom!

The attack was forcefully dispersed.

Mace stood infront of Shinobu and narrowed his eyes.

"Captain Mace, your combat ability is different from the records."

Mace snorted. He stepped forward and swung down his large sword at No.18.

Against Mace's attack No.18 clad his arms with busoshoku haki and punched out.

Their attacks met in mid air and caused a shockwave to spread.

"Since the nuisance is gone, shall we?"

Shinobu asked Doflamingo.

A vein popped on Doflamingo's forehead. He has never been pushed so far before, even the chief of staff at that time, Tsuru, couldn't, but right now infront of this woman he was falling short.

Both of them stood still for a moment before Doflamingo shot to the sky. He raised his arms and swung it down.

Strings cut through the air and slashed at Shinobu.

Like a graceful butterfly she dodged the attacks.

Geppo.

By kicking the air she shot to the sky as well.

"You are leaving his back wide open."

Doflamingo grinned.

This was an executive, Gladius.

As he got close to Issho his right arm started to bloat.

Shinobu merely glanced down and curled her lips, "Idiot."

As soon as her words died down Doflamingo's face changed. He immediately rushed down.

The wind whistled as something pierced through the air with incredible momentum.

Puff!

A cloud of blood sprayed through the air as Gladius fell down. His head was completely shattered.

Doflamingo stopped in his tracks. He clenched his fist so hard that his nails dug into his flesh.

He looked far into the distance and saw a woman laying on the ground with a large black weapon aimed in their direction.

"You are not the only one with capable people by your side."

Shinobu's voice reached his ears.

His kenbunshoku warned him of danger and he jumped back. A needle almost invisible to the eye whistled past him.

He raised his head and saw Shinobu looking down at him. Her beautiful face was filled with ice cold murderous intent.

Anger clouded his face.

"Overheat!!"

A large number of strings twisted into one and shot out from his palm.

Geppo!

Shinobu was already talented when it came to nimble movements before she came to this world. Geppo and Soru further increased her proficiency in her movement techniques and added a touch of unpredictability to it.

Doflamingo missed her by a wide margin.

Suddenly the number of needles increased exponentially. Busoshoku haki climbed onto their pristine body and accurately struck the strings, creating a path for her to retreat.

This woman...

Doflamingo thought she only knew poison techniques, however he was wrong. Her close combat ability wasn't strong enough for her to go head to head against him, but, it was enough to create opportunities for her to poison him.

I better finish this fast. The longer this goes on the more disadvantaged I will become.

White Out!

Suddenly he placed his palms on the ground.

The earth started to turn white. It surged like a wave.

Doflamingo raised his hand. He wasn't pointing at Shinobu but at Issho.

However before he could make a move his kenbunshoku haki was triggered. He immediately retreated.

A bullet pierced through the air and blasted the ground where he stood before into pieces.

That damn sniper!

He looked between Issho and Shinobu for a moment before rushing at Shinobu again. She was the bigger threat, he could always take care of the rest as long as she was out of the game.

Many strands of needles floated around Shinobu and deflected the threads sneaking upon her.

Seconds stepped into minutes.

Doflamingo had veins bulging on his temples. After all this time he couldn't make a single scratch on her.

Shinobu on the other hand was able to create multiple openings to get near him or shoot her needles at him. If not for his mastery in kenbunshoku and busoshoku haki he would have died several times.

As he was about to make another attack someone flew past him and crashed into several buildings before stopping.

Doflamingo's face changed.

It was No.18!

He had several large wounds on his body. His white suit and mask were in tatters. He looked very miserable.

Mace wasn't all that better either. His shoulder was bleeding and his breath was slightly forced.

Damn!

Doflamingo cursed and swiped his fingers down at Mace. Strings cut through everything in it's path as it shot at Mace with terrifying force.

"Ma'am, you have to testify for me, I had no other choice."

Mace yelled at Shinobu.

Having a sweet smile on her face Shinobu said, "Alright."