"Luffy…"
Zoro and Sanji looked at Luffy with grim expressions, hesitating over whether to run over to Luffy's side.
Luffy, despite his injuries, stood up abruptly. He pulled his hat down low, his face resolute as he gazed at the figure.
He took a deep breath, as if using all his strength, and shouted: "I'm going to be the King of the Pirates!"
This roar brought smiles back to the faces of the Straw Hat crew, who had been filled with fear.
Everyone stood up again with unwavering determination. Even though they were severely injured, they stood straight, smiles returning to their youthful faces.
Those were smiles of hope and dreams!
Seeing this, Borsalino's eyes, hidden behind his sunglasses, narrowed in surprise, surprised by their resolve and their perseverance.
They were just a group of small-time pirates who had just entered the Grand Line, yet they dared to raise their fists even against an Admiral like himself, just to save their crew.
"This is troublesome!"
Borsalino sighed, but as soon as he finished speaking, his figure vanished from mid-air in the blink of an eye.
Straw Hat Crew: "...?!"
The Straw Hat crew's eyes widened, but before they could react, a cold voice appeared behind them.
"You just said you wanted to become some kind of king?"
As the voice fell, the Straw Hat crew's expressions changed instantly. They immediately turned around to look behind Straw Hat Luffy, and everyone hurriedly raised their weapons to attack the figure that had appeared behind Luffy, but it was too late.
Whoosh!
Clang!
Faced with Borsalino's attack, they were utterly powerless to retaliate and were kicked away again, but this time not just to one spot.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
A series of impacts echoed, followed by pfft sounds of blood being vomited.
The dust settled, and this time, the Straw Hat crew didn't get up.
Everyone lying in the giant crater stared in horror at the figure. This time, they seemed to understand something.
No matter what… They couldn't defeat this enemy!
This was simply beyond their capabilities!
Even Luffy, now bewildered, took a deep breath, pressed down on his hat, and staggered to his feet. "I'm going to become the…"
"Bang!"
"Pfft!"
Before Luffy could finish speaking, the figure reappeared in front of him and kicked him away, making him vomit blood.
But Luffy, once again embedded in the floor, stood up again. "I am…"
"Bang!"
"Pfft!"
"I…"
"Bang!"
"Pfft!"
Three times, Luffy was rendered silent, but he still bravely stood up. This time, Zoro and Sanji couldn't hold back any longer and rushed towards Luffy.
When they saw the figure that had indeed appeared in front of Luffy, their expressions turned angry!
Zoro and Sanji: "You bastard!"
However, even though they had spotted Borsalino this time, it was still the same.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
It was just two more figures flying out.
At this moment, a suffocating atmosphere enveloped the entire Straw Hat Pirates.
Even Teach on the Tower of Justice, seeing this scene, showed a drastic change in expression.
A blush crept across his face.
But it wasn't anger at Luffy and his crew's plight; rather, the scene resonated deeply with him.
Powerlessness!
Despair!
Looking at Luffy, who was trying to stand up again, Nami couldn't hold back any longer and cried out: "Luffy…"
But this time, Luffy, who had tried to stand up again, didn't.
Instead, he clutched his hat tightly and covered his face.
This expression silenced everyone as it revealed the despair in Luffy's heart.
It seemed that their arrogance had led the Straw Hat crew to this state!
But just as everyone lowered their heads…
"Run!"
Luffy, his face still covered by his hat, stood up again, tears welling in his eyes, but with a resolute voice, shouting to his companions. "Run, everyone! As long as we're alive, we can definitely defeat that guy!"
This sudden shout roused the crew again.
Smiles appeared on their faces, and after exchanging glances, without hesitation, they obeyed their captain's command, standing up and rushing back in the direction they had come from.
However, running away now was no easy feat.
Even with the Admiral's repeated kicks bringing them closer to the main gate of Enies Lobby, how could the marines and agents stationed on the island let them escape so easily?
"Ugh, this is really troublesome!"
Borsalino, hands in his pockets, watched the fleeing group, his face still cold. However, he didn't launch another attack.
Instead, he stared expressionlessly at the Straw Hat Pirates and coldly ordered: "Everyone… Arrest the Straw Hat Pirates immediately!"
"Yes, sir!"
The marines and agents, after receiving the order, didn't hesitate and charged towards the Straw Hat crew with unwavering resolve.
Luffy remained unmoved while staring directly at Borsalino. He knew he couldn't retreat; if he ran, this terrifying guy would harm his crew.
However, even if Borsalino stood still, he wasn't someone the Straw Hat Pirates could handle.
Borsalino lazily raised his hand, pointing his index finger at the fleeing group.
Seeing this, although he didn't know what Borsalino was doing, Luffy understood that he definitely wanted to harm his crew.
"You bastard!"
Luffy roared, raised his fist, and swung it at Borsalino. "Don't hurt my comrades!"
This furious attack caused Borsalino, who could transform into elements, to frown, seemingly forced to withdraw his attack.
He pointed a beam of light at Luffy.
However, due to the hasty adjustment of his arm, his aim was off, striking Luffy's arm and sending him flying and crashing into the Gates of Justice.
"Luffy!"
Seeing their captain fly away, the Straw Hat crew panicked and rushed towards Luffy, but this…
The Marines and agents on Enies Lobby surrounded them.
"I'm sorry!"
Luffy, whose hat was embedded in the Gates of Justice, lowered his head and uttered a remorseful apology.
But this apology was no match for the Marines and agents.
They surrounded the Straw Hat crew, their faces cold. "Straw Hat Pirates, you…"
However, at that moment, before they could finish speaking…
"Boom!"
Flames suddenly descended from the sky, instantly forming a wall of fire.
This separated the Straw Hat crew from the Marines and agents, but it wasn't over yet.
Just as the Marines' and agents' expressions changed…
"Bang!"
A figure landed from the sky amidst the flames, bathed in the fire, and stood up under everyone's gaze.