Chapter 20: The Smoke Unveiled
Though Big Cigarette had pledged his aid, Oppo couldn’t shake an uneasy feeling about their new ally. His instincts told him there was more to Big Cigarette than met the eye.
One night, as the crew was resting, Oppo decided to investigate further. He quietly followed Big Cigarette, who seemed to be heading towards a secluded part of the island. Hidden in the shadows, Oppo overheard a conversation that sent chills down his spine.
Big Cigarette was speaking to a shadowy figure, his voice low and menacing. “The crew of The Star Voyager is strong, but they have no idea what’s truly in store for them. Soon, the darkness will consume them all, and I will have played my part perfectly.”
Oppo’s eyes widened in shock. Big Cigarette was an agent of the darkness they had been fighting against all along.
Determined to protect his friends, Oppo hurried back to The Star Voyager and informed the crew of what he had discovered. Sente, Gera, Kai, Arin, Kael, and Liora listened in disbelief, their trust in Big Cigarette shattered.
“We need a plan,” Sente said, her voice resolute. “We can’t let him betray us. We must confront him and find out his true intentions.”
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The crew devised a strategy to confront Big Cigarette and expose his treachery. They lured him into a trap, using the dense smoky haze to their advantage.
As Big Cigarette entered the clearing, the crew surrounded him, their weapons at the ready. Oppo stepped forward, his expression serious. “We know the truth, Big Cigarette. You’re working for the darkness. Why?”
Big Cigarette’s eyes glinted with malevolence as he exhaled a cloud of smoke. “Fools. The darkness is inevitable. I was merely ensuring my survival by aligning with the winning side. But no matter—you won’t live to see it.”
The battle was intense, with Big Cigarette using his smoky powers to create illusions and disorient the crew. However, Oppo’s determination and the crew’s teamwork proved to be a formidable force.
In a final, decisive move, Oppo harnessed his Gear 3 form, delivering a powerful blow that shattered Big Cigarette’s control over the smoke. The dense haze cleared, revealing Big Cigarette’s true form—weak and vulnerable.
As he lay defeated, Big Cigarette glared at Oppo. “You may have won this battle, but the darkness is far from over.”
Oppo stood tall, his resolve unwavering. “We will continue to fight, no matter what. Together, we are stronger than any darkness.”
And so, Chapter 20 of "The Legend of Oppo" revealed the true nature of Big Cigarette and the crew’s victory over his treachery. With their bond stronger than ever, they sailed towards their next adventure, ready to face the darkness head-on.