One Piece: I'm Destined to Be the Son-in-Law King!-Chapter 207: If You Can’t Win, Just Give Up

Time was slipping away, like sand through fingers. For three long days, the battle raged on, a chaotic scene playing out like a strange, never-ending dream.

Punk Hazard was almost entirely consumed. Blazing magma and roaring fires had swallowed everything, leaving only the very edges of the island untouched by the devastation.

At the heart of this inferno, two figures clashed in a brutal dance of power.

Roya's hands were encased in shimmering Ice Fists, slamming again and again into Akainu's hardened Magma Fists. Each time the ice began to melt under the intense heat, Yamato swiftly replenished it, layering more ice onto his fists.

But the relentless battle was taking its toll. With stamina dwindling, the fight was evolving. Gone were the flashy moves of before; now it was a raw, brutal close-quarters combat.

Big, impressive attacks are great, but they 're useless if they don't work. The most direct, physical techniques became the most efficient way to conserve energy.

And Akainu knew it too.

"Bang!"

Their fists collided once more.

The Ice Fist hissed and vaporized in a flash, and the scorching heat gnawed at Roya's fist. The skin sizzled away, leaving the pale bone of his knuckles exposed.

Roya's face twisted in pain!

He couldn't keep the protective Conqueror's Haki shield up all the time during this drawn-out battle, and even Armament Haki could only briefly hold back the magma's searing kiss.

My fist is melting! Fighting magma with flesh and blood was a losing game.

"Magma Burst!"

Akainu's face was a mask of fury. Suddenly, his right arm exploded into a torrent of liquid magma, the sheer explosive force threatening to overwhelm Roya.

Just one more second, and I could engulf him!

But then, a colossal gust of wind, a Destructive Gale, descended from the sky!

"Destructive Gale!" Yamato cried.

In a flash of light, the magma-transformed right arm was ripped away, flying upwards into the fiery sky.

Immediately after, several sharp Ice Cones hurtled towards Akainu!

Not again!

Akainu's pupils constricted, and he leapt backwards, narrowly dodging the icy projectiles. But in doing so, he lost the opportunity to land the killing blow on Roya.

This kind of thing had happened countless times throughout the fight. The teamwork between Roya, Yamato, and Little Pink was unnervingly effective.

There's no way through!

"Ice Fist!"

Roya's fist was once again covered in a sheath of ice. It was more than just a way to fight the magma. It was a way to cool down, to numb the pain of his burns, to keep going.

Yamato was panting heavily, each breath a struggle.

"Roya, we can't beat him!" she gasped.

"I know," Roya replied.

Sparks of pain flickered from the corners of his mouth. His exhausted eyes were locked on Akainu's face, a face that screamed "invincibility." Akainu's magma arm was rapidly reforming. A wave of frustration washed over Roya.

Devil Fruits are too damn strong!

If it weren't for Yamato and Little Pink's unwavering support, he would have been a puddle of melted flesh long ago.

Even with their help, his body was a canvas of burns. Barely any skin remained untouched.

His internal organs were scorched, especially his lungs. Each ragged breath of the superheated air was torture.

Both his physical and mental reserves were dangerously close to empty.

Akainu was injured too, but he was in much better shape than them. If they continued, Roya knew his stamina would fail first.

But it's not over yet!

"Ooooh!"

Roya surged forward, ignoring the pain. No fancy moves, just all-out, brutal hand-to-hand combat!

He leaped, his right leg spinning towards Akainu's head.

"Bang!"

Akainu blocked the kick with his arm, but in that instant, the magma-transformed arm wrapped around Roya's calf, searing his flesh!

At the same time, raw, exploding Haki surged into the magma!

"Boom!"

Akainu staggered backwards, his arm riddled with holes from the Haki's impact, dark blood dripping from the wounds.

It was Penetrative Haki!

"Bang!"

The air under Roya's feet exploded as he shot into the sky. His right leg, now wreathed in Haki and magma, became a blur of motion.

"Shave: Rock 'n' Roll Dance!"

In less than a second, dozens of kicks rained down on Akainu's body!

Akainu raised his arms to protect himself, his body sliding backwards uncontrollably. Bursts of magma erupted from his arms, splattering onto the surrounding landscape.

Knife-like Haki tore through his defenses, ravaging his internal organs.

"Crack!"

His feet dug deep grooves into the ground as he fought to maintain his balance.

This kid's Haki!

Akainu finally stopped his retreat, his bloodshot eyes locked on Roya.

Haki could grab hold of anything tangible. Against Haki masters, unless you could intercept the attack and transform into your element beforehand, you had no choice but to face it head-on.

And Roya's mastery of Haki was what he found most unsettling. He was so young, yet his Haki skills were so refined, in no way inferior to Akainu's own.

I can't afford to be careless!

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The moment the relentless kicks stopped, the window for a counterattack opened!

"Boom!!!"

The ground beneath Akainu shattered layer by layer as his arms transformed into searing Magma Fists, slamming towards Roya, who was exhausted and defenseless in mid-air.

"Don't get carried away, kid!" Akainu roared.

"..."

Facing the incoming magma hand, Roya grinned, a wicked smile spreading across his face. He flipped Akainu the middle finger!

High above, Yamato spun her cold, air-emanating Wolf Fang Club, appearing directly above Akainu. With a mighty roar, she swung the weapon down with all her strength!

"Heavenly Ice: Falling into Hell!"

"What?!"

Akainu looked up suddenly, and his vision went dark!

"Bang!!!"

The frigid Wolf Fang Club slammed into Akainu's head with bone-jarring force!

"Pfft!"

Akainu coughed up a mouthful of blood, and his body crashed heavily into the ground.

Magma might be stronger than ice, but ice could also inflict maximum damage on magma. Yamato was just as dangerous as Roya.

Akainu lay face down on the ground, blood streaming down his hair.

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He didn't look up at Roya and Yamato. Instead, he plunged his hands into the ground, pouring magma into the very earth beneath them!

"Crimson Lotus Hell!"

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Eight pillars of molten magma erupted from the ground, reaching for the sky!

"Damn it, this guy's gone crazy!"

Roya's expression changed drastically. He grabbed Yamato, who was about to charge forward, and with her in his arms, blasted into the sky. Being caught within those pillars of magma would be a death sentence!

"Little Pink!"

"Awoo!"

Little Pink instantly shifted, transforming into a sword in Roya's hand.

"Time Lag: Cross Strike!"

With Yamato still in his arms, Roya wielded Little Pink, slashing twice directly above them, creating two crisscrossing waves of energy that hung in the air.

The volcanic rocks were shattered by the Cross-Slashing Waves, scattering harmlessly around them.

But directly below, Akainu, fueled by rage, was shooting magma from his lower body, propelling himself towards them through the sky!

The volcanic rocks were just a way to cut off their escape.

Roya looked at Akainu, who was charging with his fist raised, and calmly put away his sword. He extended his palm, making a gesture to stop the fight.

"Stop, I give up!"

"Huh???"

Akainu's fist froze in mid-air.

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