One Piece: Grand Harem Adventures

Ben's mind raced as he pieced together the clues from the battle so far. He recalled how Honey struggled to revert to her human form after being struck.. Then there was Raki, who attempted to turn Mihawk into stone and had been completely ineffective. And most recently, Nojiko, despite being in her cloud-like Logia form, had been injured by Mihawk's slash. It all pointed to one conclusion.

He clenched his fist. "There's only one explanation for all of this," he said. "He's using some form of Haki," he added. 

The others turned to him, their expressions a mix of surprise and grim understanding.

"Haki?" Kaya asked, her hands tending to Nojiko's wound. "That explains why our abilities aren't working as expected," she added. 

"We were able to hit Smoker without Haki," Vivi said as she stood next to Nojiko. 

"The rules might be different from battle to battle," Zala added as she looked at Phantasm Mihawk. 

"Hina thinks his haki is strong," Hina remarked. She knew Mihawk's reputation and this fake although not coming anywhere close still can put up a decent fight. 

"It is for sure but he is still a fake," Alvida said, gripping her mace tightly. 

"That is right, the real Mihawk would have defeated us all by now," Tashigi said. She kissed her teeth. 

"Yes, everyone listen up, do not use your logia devil fruits for defence. We need to keep pressing on," Ben ordered.

Mikita nodded, her expression serious. "This will be difficult," Mikita said. 

"Nojiko do you need the Heal Drink?" Ben asked. 

"No," Nojiko shouted back as she got up. "I am okay for now," she added. "We only have 10 of the drinks, we need to use them for serious emergencies," she said. 

"This could be a serious emergency," Kaya said. Although the wound was not deep, there was always a risk of infection. 

"Not now, trust me I can keep going, I have fought worse," Nojko stated. 

Ben saw her conviction and nodded. "If it gets worse then take one, also we have 10 Heal Drinks, I am not worried about using them all, we can get more, so use them and if we run out we leave," Ben stated. 

"Divine Blessing," Kaya said as she created a white orb in her hand. She moved the white orb onto Nojiko`s wound. The wound glowed white for a few seconds and her injuries healed. 

"Thank you," Nojiko remarked. 

"I also have my healing abilities," Kaya said. She knew she was tired after using it but they also have Stamina Drinks. 

They all nodded. "Ben, I don't think he has started to attack," Robin remarked. They all looked at Phantasm Mihawk and knew she was right. 

"Let's not give him a chance," Ben said, as he launched himself toward Phantasm Mihawk. "Demon's Inferno Fist," he added as he channeled immense energy into his hand. Black flames erupted around his fist, as he swung with all his might toward Mihawk.

Phantasm Mihawk stood his ground. "Crusader's Severance," Mihawk said. With a swift horizontal slash, his blade cleaved through the air. Their attacks collided, Ben's fist against Mihawk's blade. Sparks flew as the clash of power resounded. The black fire hissed, seemingly avoiding Mihawk entirely. Ben gritted his teeth and withdrew. 

Ben inhaled deeply, his chest heaving with energy. "Demon Inferno Fire," he said as he unleashed a torrent of black, charcoal-like flames from his mouth. The fire surged forward, resembling a raging flamethrower, aimed at Mihawk. 

"Silent Night Hunting," he said as he vanished in an instant. Before Ben could react, Mihawk reappeared behind him in a blur. He managed to avoid the flames effortlessly. He then executed a lightning-fast slash across Ben's chest.

The strike connected. Blood sprayed into the air as Ben's body faltered. He staggered, pain radiating from the wound on his chest, before crashing to the ground.

"Ben," Conis called out. She looked to see him bleeding. 

Alvida charged forward. "Kanabo Smash," she said, raising the mace high above her head. She brought it down like a hammer, aiming to crush Phantasm Mihawk under its sheer power.

"Judgment Slash," he said as he swung his blade horizontally to meet her attack. The two weapons collided with a deafening clash, sparks erupting from the impact. Alvida gritted her teeth as her arms shook from the force.

Alvida followed up with a swift horizontal swing of her mace. Mihawk's blade moved like lightning, blocking the strike with ease. Alvida then aimed a blow toward his head. Mihawk raised his sword, deflecting the attack once more.

At that moment, Zala leaped into the fray. "Stinger Finger," she said as her fingers transformed into sharp, spike-like extensions. She tried to slash at Mihawk. However, Mihawk reacted instantly, parrying her attack.

"Crusader's Cross," Mihawk said. In a blur of motion, he performed two intersecting slashes, carving a perfect cross-shaped mark in the air. The force of the attack struck Zala, sending her flying backward. She landed hard on the ground, clutching her side and wincing in pain.

"He is really strong," Marianne said. 

"Yes but there is something else," Robin said. 

Alvida's eyes narrowed as she took advantage of Mihawk's focus on Zala. "Kanabo Reaper," she roared, swinging her kanabo in a wide, sweeping arc. The powerful strike tore through the air.

Mihawk turned to meet her attack. "Holy Cleave," he said as he swung his blade in an upward slash. Their weapons clashed again, the sheer force of Mihawk's strike launched Alvida off her feet. She was launched into the air but managed to twist her body and land gracefully on her feet, albeit shaken.

Mihawk's eyes stared at her. "Night Wind Slash," he said as he sent a long-range slash that tore through the air towards Alvida. Alvida reacted quickly, gripping her iron mace tightly. She swung it in front of her, intercepting the attack. The impact was immense, forcing her to slide backward. She grunted as her feet skidded across the ground, her back slamming into a tree.

Phantasm Mihawk looked around and stood still in position. 

Robin carefully observed Mihawk's movements. She thought something about the way he moved was unlike anything she had seen. She thought there was something more. 

Meanwhile, Conis transformed into her hybrid form. Golden feathers sprouted from her arms and shoulders. Her mouth elongated into a sharp yellow beak. The small wings on her back expanded, while her hands morphed into razor-sharp talons. 

"Wow, so beautiful," Nojiko remarked. 

"A legendary bird," Kalifa said. 

Maya and Conis looked at each other. They nodded and they charged together.

"Cess Thrust," Maya said as she dashed forward. She delivered a swift horizontal slash aimed directly at Phantasm Mihawk's chest.

"Crusader's Guillotine," Mihawk said as he lifted his blade. He brought his sword down in an overhead slash. Sparks flew as Maya's blade collided with his. The sheer force of his counterattack pushed her back a few feet, her boots skidding against the ground.

From the side, Conis saw an opening. "Inferno Strike," she said as she channeled intense solar energy into the tip of her javelin. With a powerful thrust, she unleashed a searing blast of flames that streaked toward Mihawk.

Phantasm Mihawk remained calm. "Twilight Reaping," he said as he disappeared in a ghostly blur, reappearing unpredictably around Conis. In a deadly spiral, he unleashed a series of slashes.Conis cried out as a slash struck her stomach, and she fell to the ground, clutching her wound as blood seeped through her fingers.

Maya seized the opportunity as Mihawk's back was momentarily turned, she roared, "Cess Finale," Maya lunged forward and delivered a horizontal slash across Mihawk's back. Her blade connected, drawing blood, the force staggering him. 

Conis, though injured, refused to stay down. Her talons ignited with fiery solar energy, blazing like miniature suns. "Sunfire Talon," she screamed, slashing her flaming claws across Mihawk's chest. The attack left burning streaks on his skin, forcing him to take a step back.

Phantasm Mihawk's expression remained stoic. "Night Swirl," he said as he spun his blade. A violent tornado of cutting wind erupted around him, blasting both Conis and Maya back. They flew through the air and crashed to the ground, bruised and battered.

Kaya swooped down immediately. She knelt beside Conis, placing her hands over the wound. "Stay still," she whispered softly, channeling her powers to stop the bleeding. Maya got up slowly. 

"They managed to hit him," Tashigi noted, her voice both surprised and impressed.

Robin remained focused, her sharp eyes tracking Mihawk's every move. There was something strange indeed, she thought. As the whirlwind dissipated, she saw the faintest flicker in Mihawk's form. 

Phantasm Mihawk looked at Maya, Conis and Kaya. 

"Profit Margin," Kalifa said as she swung Lovethorn in a wide, sweeping arc. The whip glowed faintly, its tip. Phantasm Mihawk raised Yoru and deflected the whip off course. His piercing eyes locked onto hers.

Kalifa's attack barely phased him, but it created an opening. "Bleu Vortex Drill," Saphir said as she gripped her spear tightly. With a powerful twist of her body, she drove the spear forward in a spiraling motion aimed directly at Mihawk's abdomen.

"Crusader's Guillotine," Phantasm Mihawk countered with a single, overhead slash. His blade descended, striking Saphir mid-attack and sending her crashing to the ground with thunderous force. A thick cloud of dust rose from the impact, and Saphir groaned as she coughed up blood.

"Meteor Fist," Mikita said as her body tensed. She dramatically increased the weight of her hand. She swung her fist with explosive force, generating a shockwave that rippled through the air as it collided with Mihawk's descending blade. The sheer impact forced Mihawk to take a step back.

"Storm Leg," Kalifa said as her powerful kick launched a compressed blade of wind toward Mihawk.

"Moonlit Blitz," Phantasm Mihawk said. His form blurred as he vanished, dodging the attack. In a fraction of a second, he reappeared behind Mikita, his blade flashing. "Silent Night Hunting," he said, executing a number of strikes. He hit a few vital points. Mikita screamed as she fell to the ground, her hands and arms cut and bruised, blood pooling beneath her.

Saphir, bloodied, forced herself to her feet. "Thousand Brick Fist," she yelled, channeling all her strength into a single, devastating punch aimed at Mihawk's chest. The impact landed squarely, the sheer force could be enough to break. It sent Mihawk sliding backward. 

Kalifa seized the opportunity. "Corporate Ladder," she said as she leaped into the air and swung Lovethorn in a spiraling vertical motion. The whip struck Mihawk repeatedly, its attacks climbing like a staircase before slamming him back down. 

Mihawk got up. "Fatal Night," he said as he performed a single, devastating melee slash. The attack cracked the ground as it tore through the air toward Kalifa. 

"Iron Body," Kalifa said as she hardened her body. Kalifa barely had time to react before the strike connected, sending her flying backward and crashing into the ground with a heavy thud.

Mikita pushed herself up, her body battered and bruised. "Mass Shift," she said. Her muscles swelled and contracted as she manipulated her body's mass. "Poundage Strike," she added as her fist increased to an overwhelming 100,000 kilograms in weight. She swung with every ounce of strength. Her punch crashed into Mihawk's torso. The impact rippled through the air like a thunderclap, and Mihawk was sent flying back. He crashed onto the ground. There was a small dust cloud but he got up. 

Mikita stood panting, her body trembling from exhaustion. She could feel the bruises and cuts covering her skin. Mihawk's cold gaze swept over the battlefield, his body still poised, unshaken but undeniably impacted. "Night Wind Slash," he said as he sent a long-range slash that tore through the air towards Mikita.

At that moment, Ben came sweeping and picked Mikita in his arms. They both narrowly dodged the attack. "Got you," Ben said. 

Mikita smiled back. "My hero," she teased. Ben then stopped and helped back on her feet. 

Kaya took out a Healing Drink. "I am not hearing it, take it," she firmly said. 

"You heard the Doctor," Ben added. Mikita nodded and took the can. She drank the Heal Drink. Her body glowed yellow for a second. Her bruises and cuts disappeared. It was like it was never there. 

"This is amazing," Mikita said. 

"It is, it's like my ability," Kaya said. "Maybe even better," she added. 

"Yes, it is," Ben said. 

"Ben, I think there is a pattern," Robin said.