[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse":3,"chapter-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-102":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","From Thunder Breathing to the Multiverse",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1676086,2141,"Chapter 102 102: Fierce Battle (Final)","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-102",102,"\u003Cp>The battle had dragged on for what felt like an eternity—neither side able to fully overpower the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten days of nonstop fighting, draining each other's stamina little by little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, if one were to judge their current state, Big Mom—deep in her Hunger Pangs-induced rampage—was slightly ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had lost all sense of consciousness... and with that, any sense of fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their clash continued through the day and into the night, as if time had lost all meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Big Mom, driven solely by instinct now, began to slow down. The fierce crimson light that once burned in her eyes had begun to dim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was when it happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blue Dragon Battleship—which Kyūjō had contacted yesterday in the brief moment he'd carved out mid-battle—finally entered his Observation Haki's range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Tachibana Kyūjō—now swaying on his feet—leapt skyward, using Geppo to launch himself through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, Geppo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in his current state, even something as basic as air-stepping was pushing his limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Big Mom?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to ask. Zeus, her lightning cloud, was barely holding form anymore. She couldn't give chase even if she wanted to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, this battle hadn't reshaped the world. It hadn't changed the balance of power among the Four Emperors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Kyūjō, it was a fight he had to endure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only through this could Big Mom feel his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only through this would she understand that from now on, it was in her best interest to coexist peacefully as neighbors...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...rather than ever crossing him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she dared cause chaos like the Malt Island incident again, she needed to know—Tachibana Kyūjō wasn't someone she could mess with lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had the foresight, it would save her endless trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it would allow Kyūjō's new base—Marine Fortress G-11—to grow in peace, uninterrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truthfully, wiping out Big Mom's crew entirely would require an absurd amount of force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even dealing with her top commanders would be a nightmare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And without support from Marine Headquarters, Kyūjō simply didn't have the means to pull off something that massive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly... he had no interest in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throwing himself into that kind of suicide mission—for no reward—would be a fool's game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a slim silhouette with long pink hair stood at the bow of the Blue Dragon Battleship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl gazed across the endless sea and the darkened sky beyond it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Up close, her worried expression was clear. Her brows furrowed with silent concern, lips slightly parted as she whispered something to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a heavy breath sounded behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hina turned sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could speak, a large, trembling hand gently rested on her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the voice—weak, but unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hina... it's me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recognizing that voice, Hina instantly supported the tall, hulking man behind her and asked with deep worry,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm! Are you alright? Are you hurt?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō shook his head slowly. A faint smile formed on his lips as he responded with calm assurance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to worry... I'm just out of energy. No serious injuries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hina, tell the kitchen to prepare all the remaining Sea King meat we have on board.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After I get some sleep... and a proper meal... I'll be back to normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that, his massive body—towering over three meters tall—leaned to the side and collapsed onto her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Hina was no fragile girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After months of rigorous training under Kyūjō's personal guidance, her strength had increased tremendously. She now stood on par with most Vice Admirals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only had her Devil Fruit mastery evolved, but both her Kenbunshoku Haki and Busoshoku Haki had begun to awaken as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying Kyūjō's body was well within her ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With care, she led him to his personal quarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, she prepared two large basins of warm water and gently began removing his worn and torn Marine uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body—solid with muscle and radiating masculine strength—made Hina's face flush bright red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kyūjō had already slipped into a deep sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unaware of her reaction, and that alone gave her a sense of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fighting her embarrassment, Hina carefully began washing away the dirt and battle grime from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tantalizing aroma of Sea King meat filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Tch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a groan. Every muscle, every joint ached with dull pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understandable, really.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten full days of nonstop combat—against one of the strongest women alive, no less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That his body hadn't turned to dust was already a miracle. Steel or iron would've crumbled long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the rumbling from his stomach reminded him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I don't eat... I will die of starvation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a moment's hesitation, he threw on his clothes—didn't even bother washing his face—and followed the scent straight to the warship's kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mess hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mountains of Sea King bones were piled up several meters high. Dozens of chefs rushed around nonstop, preparing fresh portions one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick cuts of rich Sea King meat—dripping with flavor—were laid out in front of Kyūjō in endless waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hina had arrived earlier to check on him, only to find him devouring dish after dish without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood frozen... speechless at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, when every cell in his body had been fed and satisfied...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō set down his final chunk of meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of energy pulsed through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more than that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every small wound and internal injury from the battle...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...had completely healed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All thanks to a hidden technique: Life Return – Stomach Control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the world of One Piece, the technique known as Life Return allows a person to consciously control every part of their body—even down to their hair and internal organs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a secret technique derived from Kami-e (Paper Art)—one of the Six Styles of the Marines (Rokushiki).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō had mastered it in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because its principles were nearly identical to the Transparent World from the Breathing Techniques he learned in a different world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both relied on one thing: the will to exert complete, conscious control over the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most people could only manage control over a single body part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kyūjō?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could now regulate everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stomach. His muscles. His joints. His bones. His blood vessels. His very pores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no part of his body he couldn't command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Characters like Monkey D. Luffy and Lucky Roux are known as \"Big Eaters\" in One Piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it's not just their appetite that's astonishing—it's how efficiently their bodies convert food into power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy, even after suffering critical wounds, could recover almost instantly just by eating meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucky Roux—senior officer of the Red-Haired Pirates and their head chef—possessed immense strength and top-tier mastery of Busoshoku Haki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And while both were undoubtedly blessed with incredible talent...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life Return played a huge role in unlocking their full potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Join my Patreon here:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🔗 patreon.com\u002FFaaanzKun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✅ Enjoy 70+ chapters ahead of WebNovel\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✅ Get 2 new chapters every day exclusively on Patreon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✅ Be the first to enjoy the new 3rd arc after One Piece before anyone else\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let's keep this adventure alive, together chapter by chapter! 💖\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —\u003C\u002Fp>",1246,"2026-06-06T13:14:24.000Z",1,"novelbin.me","1632d0a58030c8cef7e2678f4a6266bd9d19a3919cdd3d650a9a26307d1245fe","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-103","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-101",389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-cover.jpg"]