Chapter 191 Slave with a CollarChapter 191: The Slave with a CollarThe World Nobles are also known as Celestial Dragons, and they are extremely arrogant.To breathe different air from ordinary people, they wear masks resembling fish tanks.On the way, Hachi continuously reminded everyone not to clash with the Celestial Dragons.For Luffy, such advice went in one ear and out the other.Luke also didn't take it seriously; after all, they were about to clash with the Celestial Dragons. He wasn't going to tolerate them and planned to cause a big commotion. As long as the base didn't explode, it wasn't a big problem."And there are a few other things to note. As I said, this island gathers people who want to go to the New World. There are famous pirates like yourselves, as well as Marines, bounty hunters, and kidnapping groups who pursue them. Even if pirates are sold, they are not protected by law. If you're too conspicuous, you'll be targeted. You must think twice before acting. There are no half-hearted Marines here, because Marineford is located in the sea nearby. Therefore, the bounty hunters here are all very strong and brave individuals."Hachi kept giving warnings, and Luffy found it very troublesome, feeling there were too many things to pay attention to.Robin said, "We should do as the Romans do, Luffy. Let's follow what Mr. Octopus says."That being said, would Luffy actually do that? Obviously, it was impossible.Luke yawned with his left hand and continuously appraised items in his storage ring with his right, hoping to hear the sound of an upgrade.While passing through a small town, they encountered an interesting uncle.Luffy got into a bubble, and then the uncle brought a bicycle.By putting the bicycle into the bubble and pedaling, the propeller at the back would spin, creating forward thrust. Thus, a hover-bike was completed.Riding the hover-bike, one could move in any direction—up, down, left, and right—which was quite fun.Of course, these bubble cars, a specialty of Sabaody Archipelago, weren't free. They cost 500 Berries to rent for a day, and 10,000 Berries to buy one.Hachi suggested that everyone just rent one, as there was no need to buy, and he would tell them why later.This amount of money was nothing to Luke, who directly rented one for everyone.Indeed, buying one was unnecessary, because once Luffy's 'big uncle' appeared, they would have to say goodbye to these vehicles.Riding their bubble cars, everyone happily headed towards their destination.As for why he recommended renting rather than buying bubble cars, Hachi provided an explanation.Because bubble cars could only be used within the Sabaody Archipelago. Outside this area, they were useless machines, so there was no need to spend that money.Merchants often tricked newcomers into buying bubble cars; they were all unscrupulous traders."No, I still want to buy one," Luffy pouted."Did you not understand? Simply put, the bubble will pop as soon as you leave this island. It's incredible!" Nami said."It'll pop? You should have said that earlier!""What? Didn't Hachi just say it?" Nami had a black line on her face.Along the way, everyone saw many other specialties of Sabaody Archipelago: Grand Line buns, commonly called Grand Buns, as well as Grand Cookies, Grand Rice Crackers, and Grand Chocolate.Luffy would try everything edible he encountered, spending all his savings in the process."Xiao, can you give me some money?" Luffy asked, wringing his small hands."Of course!" Luke casually gave him 100,000 Berries."Awesome! I'm going to buy delicious food! Do you want some, Xiao? I'll bring some back for you," Luffysaid happily."No need, you take your time eating."Asking Luffy to bring back food was impossible; he would finish it all on the way.Soon, everyone arrived near Grove 35.There were many hotels here, serving as accommodations for crews awaiting passage to Mary Geoise.Building hotels was simple: giant bubbles were coated with alloy, and all circular buildings were constructed that way.What interested Nami, of course, was the shopping street marked "shopping" nearby.Nami and Robin happily headed to 30GR Shopping Street.For shopping, Nami and Robin invited Luke to go with them, but Luke firmly refused. Accompanying two women shopping was not a trip but a death wish; the only thing he could do was follow behind and carry luggage. Just imagining that scene made Luke shake his head resolutely.Nami and Robin went shopping, while the rest continued towards their destination, 13GR, which would still take a long time to reach even with bubble cars.So, everyone started a bubble car race, competing to see who was the Sabaody Car God.Luke directly identified a nitrous-injected bubble, and a slight press would propel it dozens of meters, leaving Luffy, Hachi, and the others far behind.He even had time to eat a piece of Grand Chocolate while waiting for them to catch up."Cheater! You're cheating!" Luffy said breathlessly."Oh? Am I?" Regarding Luffy's words, Luke let them go in one ear and out the other, continuing to lightly press the pedal and leave them behind."It looks like I'm the Sabaody Car God," Luke said."No, it's me! I haven't lost yet!"Luffy pedaled his bubble car with all his might, and Hachi, Chopper, and Brook were not to be outdone.As for Zoro, Sanji, Franky, and Usopp, they were all on the ship.Franky and Usopp planned to resupply the ship with cola energy and make some repairs.Sanji followed Nami's instructions and stayed on the ship to guard the treasure.As for Zoro, given his personality, he would definitely choose to wander around the island alone. As for whether he would get lost, that was a certainty.Everyone continued their race when suddenly, it became very noisy ahead, so they went to see what the commotion was about.Many people had gathered in the town ahead.One tall man, stroking the slave collar on his left hand, grabbed a noblewoman with his right hand.The man said in a panicked tone, "Please, I beg you, anyone, a saw or an axe, anything, please lend me something quickly. I just want to destroy this collar; I won't hurt any of you."None of the onlookers chose to help him."Please let me go," the girl said, shedding tears.The man angrily threw the girl away."I've already given up on going to the New World. My wife and child are waiting for me back home. Please, help me. I just want to go home. My child was just born when I left; he doesn't even know what his father looks like. Please, I beg you."Everyone looked at the man, feeling a bit confused."I just want to go home, please!"Hachi warned, "Don't get involved with him. That guy was probably caught by a kidnapping group and sold as a pirate. He was brought to this island by his buyer and now wants to escape. He should know he can't get away."Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock~~The collar on the man's neck began to tick, and at the same time, the onlookers quickly retreated."Damn it, this collar!" The man struggled desperately, trying to remove the collar, but it was useless.As the ticking grew faster, with a bang, the collar exploded.This is what happens to slaves; they are usually chained by the neck. If they try to break free and escape, the collar explodes."He's an escaped slave! Get away from him!" The residents exclaimed, moving away from the half-dead slave who had been blown up."I, I mean, shouldn't we go save him?" Brook asked in a panic.The starfish Pappag said, "Idiot! Didn't we agree not to interfere no matter what happened?""Hachi, what should we do? The Celestial Dragonsare nearby!" Camie said nervously.Hachi comforted her, "It's okay, calm down, Camie. Straw Hat, Xiao, you two get off the bubble cars first."
Chapter 192 Aunt Xia's Blackmail BarChapter 192: Shakky's Rip-off BarLuffy wondered why Hachi wanted him to get down."Stop with the nonsense, hurry up." Hachi looked very nervous."Got it." Although Luffy didn't know why, he still got off the Bubble Car.Once the Captain got off the Bubble Car, Lukefollowed suit.Just then, a dog wearing a bubble helmet calmly walked towards the pirate who had just been there.This dog was a pet of the Celestial Dragons, and it breathed unique air.The dog approached the fallen pirate, lifted its hind leg, and urinated on him, its eyes full of wisdom.Just then, two Celestial Dragons arrived.One was a beautiful woman, and the other was a dignified-looking old man. Both wore transparent bubble helmets, just like the dog.These two were Rosward Saint of the Rosward family and his daughter, Saint Shalria.It had to be said, Saint Shalria was quite attractive."Hey, Xiao, don't stand up. Don't make eye contact with anyone who comes." Hachi reminded him.Since he wasn't allowed to stand, Luke simply sat down. Kneeling was out of the question; he would never kneel in this life.Rosward Saint, a Celestial Dragon, held a tall, fierce-looking slave on a leash. His combat power should not be low.Behind them were several guards, and the surrounding populace, seeing them approach, all knelt, not daring to look up and make eye contact.The two Celestial Dragons stood there, looking arrogant and disdainful.Saint Shalria said, "Oh, Father, another one broke.""Are you giving him sedatives every day?""Yes, but they're useless against such an idiot. Please buy me a new one.""You're terrible at training people. You keep ruining my Captain's collection, one after another.""It's all this guy's fault for being so useless. Family, family! A grown man crying and screaming for his wife and children. Just a mere human, honestly." Saint Shalria walked up to the pirate and repeatedly stomped on him with her foot.The people around them watched the scene in silence, heads bowed.Luffy, held down by Hachi, looked very angry: "He's already incapacitated."Then Saint Shalria pulled out a pistol, aimed it at the pirate: "How annoying."She fired two shots, ending the pirate's life."That guy!" Luffy wanted to rush out, but Hachi stopped him.The Celestial Dragons strode away."Next time, I want to buy a Giant human.""You should start by raising human children.""I don't like ones that are too weak," said Saint Shalria.The two conversed as they left, treating ordinary humans like livestock—such were the arrogant Celestial Dragons.Hachi covered Luffy's mouth: "Please, just bear with it!"Immediately after, the Marine appeared. They carried the dead pirate away on a stretcher.To the Celestial Dragons, the Marine were nothing more than tools for service, like lackeys."Let's get out of here first," Hachi said.Afterward, everyone went to an uninhabited area outside the town.Seeing the scene just now made everyone uncomfortable. Public murder wasn't something one saw often, especially such blatant murder.As for whether the pirate could have been saved or survived, it no longer mattered. Even if he had survived, he couldn't have avoided imprisonment.Once a Celestial Dragon was harmed, a MarineHeadquarters Admiral would lead forces to intervene.Speaking of Admirals, Luffy immediately thought of Aokiji. Such powerful combatants would be an overwhelming force if they arrived."Whether it's Akainu or Kizaru, no one can say who will come. Because Headquarters is nearby," Pappag said.The reason Celestial Dragons were so extraordinary was because they inherited the bloodline of the so-called Creators.Eight hundred years ago, 20 kings established the World Government, a large organization. The Celestial Dragons were their descendants, and over a long period, their power gradually expanded, eventually evolving into the current situation."Celestial Dragons." Luffy silently remembered this race.While everyone was talking, several short-sighted bounty hunters set their sights on the group.Facing these guys who were crazy for bounties, the group quickly dealt with them.Everyone continued towards their destination on their Bubble Cars.This area was slightly desolate and dilapidated compared to the previous region, with many signs of fighting, and even human skeletons could be seen in the corners.The archipelago here was very vast, so there were some places the Government couldn't manage. Even the Marine didn't dare to easily approach the depths of the islands.Hachi pulled out a map showing the distribution of the 10 zones of the Sabaody Archipelago.Each zone had its own characteristics: 40GR was a tourist area with many gift shops, 30GR was an amusement park area centered around Sabaody Park, and 60GR was a Marine station.The current location, 16GR, from No. 1 to No. 29, was a lawless zone. Thus, there were many bounty hunters here, and also many chaotic pirates, which explained why it looked so disorderly.The destination, 13GR, was not far ahead.Soon after, everyone finally arrived at 13GR and saw the legendary shop.The shop was located on a large tree root."That shop on the tree root is the one we're looking for. I don't know if it's still open; I haven't been here in 10 years," Hachi said.The craftsman Hachi was referring to was Silvers Rayleigh, the first mate of the Pirate King. He was the former Vice-Captain of the Roger Pirates, known as the "Right Hand of the Pirate King." After the Pirate Crew disbanded, he remained in the Sabaody Archipelago as a coating craftsman. He was once saved by the Fishman Hachi during a shipwreck, and thus would never allow anyone to bully him.Among the group, only Hachi knew Rayleigh. The Mermaid Camie and Pappag didn't know him.Arriving at the shop's entrance, the sign above read "Shakky's Rip-off Bar."Just the name made one feel like they would be fleeced upon entering.An OPEN sign hung on the door, indicating the shop was open.Pushing open the door, everyone entered the bar one after another.Upon entering, they saw the bar owner, Shakky, tidying up a few short-sighted pirates.Shakky, with a cigarette in her mouth, looked over calmly: "Welcome, what can I get you?"She was still holding a pirate who had been beaten unconscious.Hachi gave a simple-minded smile and greeted her.Shakky was a little surprised: "Who is it? Could it be Hachi? Long time no see."Hachi scratched his head: "Long time no see, Shakky.""Yes, it's been over ten years, hasn't it? You guys sit down and wait for me. I'm busy disciplining these brats right now.""Take your time.""I'll be done in a moment."Shakky beat up the pirates, then threw them out of the bar.This charming female owner was Rayleigh's old flame. Her true identity was the former Captain of the Kuja Pirates and the former Empress of Amazon Lily.
Chapter 193 The Evil Era, 12 SupernovasChapter 193: The Worst Generation, 12 SupernovasAfter dealing with those nameless pirates, everyone sat down and chatted with Shakky.From their conversation, Sharley learned that Hachi was no longer a pirate.Shakky was quite surprised that Camie had come to the land, as it was very unfriendly to merfolk. All humans eyed merfolk because they were the most valuable.Kidnapping groups also had a special fondness for merfolk; kidnapping one merfolk was equivalent to kidnapping hundreds of humans. The starting bid for a merfolk was 70 million Berries, much higher than for ordinary humans.Just one successful job would guarantee a life of ease.As for Luffy, he simply opened Shakky's refrigerator and started rummaging through it, eating everything in sight.Shakky didn't mind Luffy's impulsive behavior, just smiled happily.Chopper exclaimed, "Luffy, you'll be caught and strung up and beaten!""It's fine, it's fine, make yourselves at home. Here, have something nice."Shakky took out a pink marshmallow and gave it to Chopper.Seeing the marshmallow, Chopper's eyes lit up, and he happily began to eat it.Shakky extended her hand and said, "This is 100,000 Berries."Upon hearing this, Chopper froze, the marshmallow in his hand instantly losing its appeal. He said dejectedly, "I don't have that much money.""Sorry, sorry, I was just kidding. I wouldn't charge Hachi's friends," Shakky said, patting Chopper's head to comfort him.Luffy was a bit curious why Shakky knew Chopperliked marshmallows."You are all hot topics, and besides, I'm an information broker. But I didn't know your crew had a moving skeleton," Shakky said, examining Brookwithout any fear.Brook politely said, "I apologize, I am already dead, only bones remain. My name is Brook, please take care of me. May I ask what color your panties are?""What kind of question is that!" Pappag was shocked.Shakky was unfazed and replied directly, "I think today it's..."Camie exclaimed, "Ah~~ Don't answer!"Shakky brought everyone coffee."I've read reports about you. The Enies Lobbyincident, how much of it is true? Did you really go looking for trouble with the World Government?""Forget it, explaining that is too much trouble," Luffysaid.Sharley chuckled, "Aren't you going to brag a little? That's impressive."Shakky flicked the cigarette butt in her hand, "Speaking of which, your name is similar to MarineGarp's.""That's my grandfather.""Indeed. I used to be chased all over the world by Garp," Shakky said with emotion."Shakky used to be a pirate," Hachi said."I quit over 40 years ago. I'm very happy to cheer you Kids on now."Hachi wanted to state their purpose, but Shakky waved her hand, "I understand. Hachi and Camie came to the land specifically to help someone who needs their ship coated, and to lead Monkey D. Luffyand his crew, right? Meaning, you're going to ask Rayleigh to coat it.""Yes," Hachi replied.Unfortunately, Rayleigh was not at the bar right now.According to Shakky, Rayleigh would not leave this island.Sharley hoped everyone would check hotels or casinos, as waiting for him to return was unreliable, since Rayleigh hadn't been back for half a year."He's probably out with some woman, having too much fun to come back. I'm not worried about his health, but he always stays out for a long time once he leaves home. That must be a habit he picked up from his pirate days," Shakky said.So, everyone could only search for Rayleigh on the island.Rayleigh was often active between GR 1 and GR 29, which was the lawless zone.Rayleigh himself was also a wanted criminal, so he wouldn't be comfortable under the Marines' noses. He might also be in Sabaody Park."In any case, wherever you look, you must be careful. According to my intelligence network, there are currently 12 wanted criminals with bounties over 100 million Berries on Sabaody Archipelago. Besides Monkey D. Luffy, Luke, and Roronoa Zoro, there are 9 others."After speaking, Shakky glanced at Luke, "It's the first time I've seen such a handsome man, full of strength too. Truly captivating."Luke took a puff of his cigarette, "I suppose 'elegant and graceful' describes me."Shakky chuckled, "I wonder if the Flame God Fist would like to stay the night? We could have a candlelight dinner."Luke had a bit of a headache. Was this the damned charm of having a built-in lady-Killer attribute?"Hey, hey, isn't that a bit much?"Becoming the 'old neighbor' to Dark King Rayleighwould be asking for trouble."It's nothing, he's been gone for half a year. We all have our private spaces and don't bother each other," Shakky said, looking at Luke with seductive eyes."Let's talk after the ship is coated," Luke said, feigning calmness. It was his first time being flirted with by an older woman, and he felt a slight flutter in his heart. Was this the charm of a former empress of the Amazon Lily?"Alright then."Shakky continued their previous conversation.When they entered the Grand Line, they chose one of seven routes and followed the Log Pose all the way here.This meant that on the other six routes, there were also people who, like the Straw Hat Crew, had overcome various difficulties to reach this place.No matter which route one chose, the Red Linewould block the way.To cross this cliff, everyone would gather at Sabaody Archipelago.It was a rare sight to see the Newcomers of the same era gather at the same time.Especially Kid, Luffy, Hawkins, Drake, and Law—these were names frequently in the newspapers.In terms of bounty, Luffy only ranked second among them, and Luke ranked third."Someone on this island has a higher bounty than Luffy!" Chopper exclaimed.Including Luke, there were now 12 so-called Supernovas.According to bounty, from highest to lowest:Eustass Kid (315 million), Monkey D. Luffy (300 million), Luke (270 million), Basil Hawkins (249 million), X Drake (222 million), Trafalgar Law (200 million), Scratchmen Apoo (198 million), Killer (162 million), Jewelry Bonney (140 million), Capone Bege(138 million), Roronoa Zoro (120 million), Urouge(108 million).Countless pirate crews entered the Grand Line, but now only a few remained.The Grand Line was like a massive survival elimination tournament. Those who survived on the various routes were elites, one in ten thousand. One of them would become the figure to lead the next era of pirates—referring to Luffy.With these figures pouring in, the New World was destined not to be peaceful.According to Shakky, Kid's bounty was higher than Luffy's because he had killed many civilians."I definitely support you, Monkey D. Luffy and your crew," Shakky said.Luffy laughed heartily, "Anyway, I'm happy. But staying in such a chaotic town really makes me worry about that old craftsman, though."Shakky smiled slightly, "Don't worry about my man, he's a hundred times stronger than you Kids."
Chapter 194 Trying to Change the PlotChapter 194: Attempting to Change the PlotAfter chatting with Shakky, the group prepared to set off to find Rayleigh.Before Shakky left, she gave them a piece of advice: the Marine already knew about their arrival on the island, and they could show up at any moment."But it's fine, maybe you newcomers are lucky. Marine Headquarters should be too busy to deal with you right now. They're likely occupied with other matters. As long as you don't cause too much trouble, the Marine probably won't send too many combat forces here. So, to be precise, I want to remind you not to cause too much trouble.""Oh, I see, understood! Thanks!" Luffy indicated that he understood, got it, and knew.Yes, what good was it for Luffy to know? He was always the one who caused trouble anyway.The group rode their bubble cars away from Shakky's bar."Xiao, remember the candlelight dinner~" Shakky said from behind, puffing on a cigarette.Luke was so startled he didn't dare to look back, pressing the pedal to speed away.After riding for a while, they arrived at Sabaody Park, which was like a dream amusement park.Sabaody Park had always been a dream for Fishmanand merfolk since they were young. At night, floating in the sea, they would gaze at the colorful Sabaody Park, wishing that one day they could come here to play.There were many people playing inside, and the idea of finding Rayleigh had completely slipped their minds."A Ferris wheel! It's my first time seeing it up close!" Camie was especially excited."Alright, everyone, let's have fun!" Luffy exclaimed.Only Pappag, the starfish, remained sober, not wanting Camie to go in, because if her identity as a merfolk was discovered, Camie would surely be targeted by the kidnapping group.Pappag, who tried his best to stop Camie, eventually gave in and boarded the roller coaster with the others.The roller coaster slowly ascended, then rapidly plunged. Pappag, sitting in the front row, was the most excited.After the roller coaster, they went on the carousel, the drop tower, the Ferris wheel, the pirate ship, and the haunted house.On the Ferris wheel, Camie looked at the scenery outside and cried tears of joy, finally realizing her long-held dream."It's my first time seeing the scenery from such a high place. This will be a memory for my entire life. Thank you all!" Camie said happily.Having had a lot of fun, the group decided to rest for a while and get something to eat to fill their stomachs.During this leisure time, Camie accidentally exposed her fin, and though she quickly put on her special shoes, she was still targeted by the kidnapping group.A guy wearing a pink bear costume slowly approached Camie, intending to abduct her.In that instant, many thoughts flashed through Luke's mind.It was important to remember that Camie was a crucial figure on Sabaody Archipelago. If Camie were abducted, it would lead to the subsequent chaos at the auction house, the arrival of Kizaru, Sentomaru, and the Human Weapon Kuma, and then Kuma sending everyone flying to protect the Straw Hat.Realizing his own inadequacy, Luffy left a message for the Straw Hat after the Marineford War: 3D2Y, meaning 3D for 3 days and 2Y for 2 years. The Straw Hat's original plan to gather in 3 days was changed to 2 years later.If Camie wasn't abducted, there wouldn't be the subsequent chaos at the auction house, Kizaru and the Human Weapon Kuma wouldn't come, and they could go directly to Fish-Man Island.As Luke hesitated whether to change this part of the plot, his hand involuntarily grabbed the kidnapping group member who was reaching for Camie.Luke and the kidnapping group member froze simultaneously.Luke flicked his right hand, forcefully throwing the guy to the ground."Kidnapping people right in front of me?"Luke kicked off the cute bear hat on the head of the human trafficker, Peterman, revealing his panicked expression."You… how did you find out?" Peterman never imagined that even disguised as a cute cartoon bear, he could be exposed.At this moment, Luffy and the others also rushed over upon hearing the commotion. Hatchan looked at Peterman in surprise: "I know him, he's Peterman the human trafficker. Was he trying to get Camie?"Luke nodded."Damn it, you hateful human trafficker!" Hatchan went up and punched Peterman a few times, while also thanking Luke.However, Luke was somewhat distracted at this moment. Although Camie was protected, how the plot would proceed next was an unknown.Now Hatchan and Pappag stayed close to Camie, not leaving her side, afraid of any accidents.The group left Sabaody Park and continued their search for Rayleigh.As for Rayleigh's whereabouts, Luke naturally knew he was at the auction house.However, with Camie not being abducted, the group no longer had a reason to go to the auction house.Luke just casually mentioned: "Rayleigh might be in a place like the auction house.""Auction house…" Hatchan stroked his chin thoughtfully: "That's possible. Let's search in the direction of the auction house."Luke nodded: "Let's split up and search. You go this way, I'll go that way."Luke was a bit agitated at this point. Now that Kizaru wouldn't be coming, there was basically no danger, so he decided to wander around alone to clear his head."Xiao, don't get lost!" Luffy shouted.Luke slapped his forehead. To be told "don't get lost" by Luffy was simply a disgrace."Oh, got it. Make sure to keep an eye on Camie."Luke waved his hand, stepping on Somesault Cloud to wander around, looking for any valuable treasures worth appraising.Luke's speed wasn't very fast; he set it to low speed and flew at a low altitude.The vendors on both sides of the street watched Luke fly by at a low altitude, all showing surprised expressions.After flying for a while, Luke arrived at the 24GR area, where there were quite a few people.What Luke didn't know was that just ahead, a Celestial Dragon was passing through, riding on a slave.This Celestial Dragon was Saint Charlos, the son of the Celestial Dragon Rosward Saint they had seen before.This guy's hobby was aimlessly riding on slaves. He was corpulent, had a runny nose, and a "clever" look in his eyes; he was a big genius.The big genius held an ice cream in his left hand and an iron chain in his right. The chain was tethered to one male slave and two female slaves. Beside him were a black-clad bodyguard and three guards.Residents on both sides of the street knelt down, not daring to look up at Saint Charlos."Where did Saint Shalria and Father go, leaving me behind?" Saint Charlos said, sniffing.The black-clad bodyguard said: "I know their ultimate destination, please rest assured."Upon hearing this, Saint Charlos repeatedly stomped on the slave beneath him: "It's all your fault, you brat! It's all your fault for being as slow as a turtle and wobbling so much. Riding you is truly awful. You really make me angry."At this moment, two doctors and a nurse ran past quickly. The doctors carried a stretcher with a critically injured patient, and the nurse held an IV drip to administer fluids to the patient.Logically speaking, lives were at stake, and the doctors were racing against time to save someone.Then the big genius spoke: "Hey, you few, stop right there! Mere humans, how dare you move around in front of me!"
Chapter 195 A Big DisasterChapter 195: Caused a Huge DisasterRosward Saint dismounted from his slave and approached several doctors."Sorry, please let us go. This is a critically ill patient with severe bleeding. Every second counts, and the hospital is right in front of us," the doctor said.Rosward Saint raised his right foot: "No, that won't do. We need to hurry and put him out of his misery."Rosward Saint kicked over the stretcher, looking down at everyone.At the same time, hidden in the streets were also Supernovas, including Urouge, Hawkins, Apoo, Bonney, and Bege. They all watched Rosward Saintin the street.Even Urouge sighed, "He truly does whatever he wants."Rosward Saint proudly said, "Which is more important, my etiquette or the lives of commoners?"The black-clad bodyguard said, "There are commoners because there are Celestial Dragons."Then Rosward Saint's gaze fell upon a nurse.The nurse had a beautiful figure and an exquisite face, immediately catching Rosward Saint's attention.Rosward Saint, with snot dripping, approached the nurse and kept examining her, then said, "Alright, you shall be my wife.""Eh!?" The nurse was extremely shocked.The black-clad bodyguard said, "Then I will immediately process the paperwork for the 13th wife to move into the Holy Land.""I'm already tired of wives number 1 to 5. Let them be commoners again," the big clever one said."Understood."The nurse was very resistant: "Please wait, I…""Please wait, that's my fiancée."A young man ran over from the side.Halfway there, Rosward Saint picked up a pistol and shot the man."Standing in front of me again," Rosward Saint said.The man clutched his stomach, blood flowing continuously, then unwillingly fell to the ground.Seeing this, the nurse was completely stunned: "Ah!~~""Killing openly, what kind of thing is this? Someone save him, save him!"The guard cried out in tears, but no one helped her.Everyone knew the consequences of opposing a Celestial Dragon, just like angering the royalty in ancient times; no one dared to offer a helping hand."Someone help!" The nurse was heartbroken."He's even more out of control than the rumors say," Urouge sighed in the corner.Rosward Saint looked at the nurse and asked, "What, are you complaining about me?"The nurse immediately covered her mouth in fear, but tears were still flowing."Take her to the port," Rosward Saint said to his guards.Just then, Luke was leisurely flying by on his Somersault Cloud.He seemed to have heard gunshots over here just now, but it didn't matter. Luke was pondering what the plot would be like if Camie hadn't been kidnapped.Unconsciously, Luke, riding the Somersault Cloud, calmly flew past the big clever one.Pedestrians on the roadside were stunned; someone was openly flying past a Celestial Dragon, and doing it so leisurely.Luke hadn't sped up at all; he was just out for a stroll."Who is that guy?" people whispered."Captain Apoo, that guy is Luke, Fire Fist from the East Blue, with a bounty of 270 million Berries," Apoo's crewmate said."He's just loitering in the middle of the road, doesn't he know anything?""That guy is in trouble."Meanwhile, Zoro also swaggered past, bottle in hand, drinking and walking forward, completely oblivious to what was happening around him.Just like that, Luke and Zoro met."What? Why are you here?" Zoro asked, puzzled.Luke took a puff of his cigarette and said, "I should be asking you that. I'm out for a stroll, what are you doing wandering around here?"Luke took a deep drag from his cigarette, then exhaled to his left.A long smoke ring landed right on Rosward Saint's face.Luke looked in astonishment at the snot-dripping big clever one to his left. This guy was 100% a Celestial Dragon! He had been so focused on his thoughts earlier that he hadn't noticed this big clever one was here.The scene became extremely awkward. Luke sat on his Somersault Cloud, unsure whether to get down or not.Rosward Saint looked at Luke, who had blown a smoke ring at him. He was very confused, and his body was trembling.Someone was openly smoking in front of him, riding an unknown golden tool, and possessed that enviable face.However, Luke also got annoyed by the big clever one's stare and casually said, "What are you looking at? Haven't you seen a handsome guy before?!"His mood was already bad, and then he encountered this idiot. Luke was furious.Everyone around was shocked. Was that something an ordinary person should say to a Celestial Dragon? Didn't he know the consequences of opposing a Celestial Dragon? He must be insane.Rosward Saint picked up his pistol and fired several shots directly at Luke in front of him.Luke extended his right hand and caught the flying bullets.Then Luke released his right hand, and three bullet casings dropped from it."A-da!"Luke's right fist, imbued with Armament Haki, struck Rosward Saint's face, sending him flying. He crashed through three buildings before stopping.The surrounding people covered their mouths in shock."What did that guy do!?""He beat up a Celestial Dragon!""I didn't see that wrong, did I? It's over! Run! An Admiral is coming!"Rosward Saint's guards, after their initial shock, immediately attacked Luke, but Zoro, who was nearby, quickly dispatched them.Zoro was also confused: "He punched an idiot, why are they making such a fuss?"Just then, Bonney, the Glutton, ran over: "Idiots, idiots, you two big idiots!"Zoro looked puzzled: "Do we know you?"Bonney pointed at Luke: "What exactly do you want to do? It's all over now; an Admiral will be drawn to this island!"Luke calmly took a puff of his cigarette: "It doesn't matter.""What do you mean 'it doesn't matter'?! That's an Admiral, the Marine's highest fighting force! You're utterly idiotic!"Bonney stomped her feet, very angry.Capone Bege smoked a cigar: "This is truly the worst situation. Luke, Fire Fist of the Straw Hat Pirates, I've heard they're a reckless bunch, but beating up a Celestial Dragon, that's insane. We should also prepare to leave here."Hawkins said, "Although he punched a Celestial Dragon, strangely, he shows no signs of death at this moment."Apoo said, "That guy just showed an astonishing killing intent; it was absolutely terrifying."Urouge said, "As a first mate, he has 270 million Berries. He doesn't seem like a man who takes orders from others, which shows the true nature of their Captain."Zoro, at this moment, picked up the man on the ground and asked, "Where is the hospital?""Hospital?" Bonney asked."Take this guy there; he's injured," Zoro said."Admirals are coming! Don't get involved with strangers like this! I can't stand it! I'm not talking to you anymore, I need to escape quickly!" Bonney said, then immediately left with her subordinates.Zoro, meanwhile, carried the man towards the hospital.Luke looked at his right fist. Punching Rosward Saint, the Celestial Dragon, seemed to have put the plot back on track.
Chapter 196 The plot is not back on trackChapter 196: The Plot Did Not Return to the Right TrackArea 24 was in chaos at this time, and the news of Rosward Saint, a Celestial Dragon, being beaten spread at an extremely fast pace.A large number of medical personnel rushed to the place where Rosward Saint was injured, and when they arrived, they found that Rosward Saint had stopped breathing.After repeated confirmation, it was finally determined that Rosward Saint had died.Luke's punch, imbued with Armament Haki, directly killed Rosward Saint.This incident was beyond Luke's expectation; he only wanted to send that annoying guy flying, not to kill him.It should be known that sending a Celestial Dragon flying and killing a Celestial Dragon are two different concepts.If a Celestial Dragon is sent flying, Marineford will send Kizaru, Sentomaru, and Pacifistas to encircle and annihilate them.But if a Celestial Dragon is killed, Marineford will send out even more terrifying combat power, and they will not let the matter rest.Even if Marineford is currently busy with Ace's public execution and won't deploy too many troops, under the pressure of the Celestial Dragons, they would never just send Kizaru.Things seem to have gotten worse.Luke was not worried about himself, but rather that his reckless actions would endanger the other members of the Straw Hat Pirates.Luke picked up a Den Den Mushi by the roadside and dialed Sanji's number."Hello, Sanji.""Hello, Xiao? What are you calling for, you bastard?""Gather the Tobiuo Riders and pick up all our companions on the island; there's big trouble coming."There was a second of silence on the other end of the phone: "I'll gather the Tobiuo Riders. In return, you absolutely must explain everything to me afterward. Hang up!"Sanji also felt that something was amiss. This was the first time Luke had called him to say there was trouble, and if even a monster like Luke found it tricky, things wouldn't be simple.Sanji picked up the Den Den Mushi and dialed the Tobiuo Riders.Luke had already begun to consider countermeasures.If the Tobiuo Riders didn't pick up the Straw Hatmembers within a short time, then they would be in big trouble.Marineford was nearby, and things couldn't be as simple as in the original plot.Killing a Celestial Dragon was equivalent to unlocking hell mode.So now, Luke decided to go to the auction house in GR 1 to kidnap Rosward Saint and his daughter, Saint Shalria.Even if the Straw Hat members were captured, he could use the two of them as hostages.If he had no cards at all, then this time the entire crew might perish in Sabaody Archipelago, and even Kuma wouldn't be able to save them.Without time for further thought, Luke quickly flew to GR 1 on his Somersault Cloud.At the same time, in Holy Land Mary Geoise, Sengoku received the news that Celestial Dragon Charlos Saint had been killed.Sengoku stumbled towards the table, the cup in his hand falling to the floor."Killed?""Yes, according to intelligence, Straw Hat's Xiao killed Charlos Saint with one punch," said a MarineVice Admiral.Sengoku slumped into his chair: "What is wrong with those guys? Does this guy named Xiao know what he's done?"Sengoku was somewhat incredulous for a moment. Someone had killed a World Noble Celestial Dragon. For them, this was dozens of times worse than the Enies Lobby incident.If this matter was not handled well, the Marinewould completely lose credibility in front of the Celestial Dragons.So Fleet Admiral Sengoku issued an order: "Kizaru, and Akainu, take Sentomaru and all Pacifistas. Go immediately to Sabaody Archipelago to capture the Straw Hat and the main culprit, Luke."At this time, Luke was rushing to the slave auction house at full speed.The auction house was currently auctioning a beautiful human woman, with blue hair and a superb figure, making many nobles in the venue eager to see her.The host excitedly said: "Item number 15 is a peerless beauty slave. Please behold her miraculous body proportions. She is a 20-year-old dancer, Partia, one of today's hot items. Not only can you enjoy Partia's exquisite dancing, but you can also experience heavenly pleasure. The beautiful dancer Partia starts at 800,000.""1 million!""1.5 million!""3 million!""It's already 3 million in one go! Is there anyone else bidding?"Just then, Luke, riding his Somersault Cloud, arrived above the venue and launched a Fire Fist at the roof.The flames struck the roof of the auction house, creating a large hole and causing chaos in the venue.People were startled by the sudden attack and fled in a panic.Luke looked down through the hole in the roof and quickly found the two Celestial Dragons in the front row, Rosward Saint and Saint Shalria.The two of them looked slightly flustered, and when they looked up, their eyes met with Luke in the air."Found them!"Luke threw out his Demon Binding Rope, tied them both up, and pulled them in front of him.The two struggled continuously.Rosward Saint said: "What are you going to do?""It's obvious, kidnapping. Can't you tell?"Saint Shalria showed no fear at all, but rather said arrogantly: "We are Celestial Dragons, you mere humans."Luke slapped her: "As if you're not human. You even wear air helmets like dogs, breathing different air."Luke used Finger Pistol to puncture their air helmets, and an unpleasant smell emanated."Is this what you Celestial Dragons breathe? Do you smell your own farts?"Saint Shalria finally became afraid. This guy in front of her was a devil; he wasn't afraid of Celestial Dragons at all.Rosward Saint said: "Do you know the consequences of kidnapping us? An Admiral will come personally.""Hmm, I know. It's too late to turn back now, which is why I'm kidnapping you.""Kidnap us? What exactly have you done?"Just then, Rosward Saint's Den Den Mushi rang.Rosward Saint glanced at Luke, who nodded: "Answer it."As soon as Rosward Saint picked up the Den Den Mushi, a panicked voice came from the other end: "This is bad, Lord Rosward Saint, Charlos Saint he...""What happened to Charlos Saint?""Charlos Saint, he's dead!""What!?" Rosward Saint and Saint Shalria were stunned.What kind of day was today? Not only was he kidnapped, but his son was also killed.A Celestial Dragon, a World Noble, killed—how absurd was that?"This is why I kidnapped you," Luke threw away the Den Den Mushi and taped their mouths shut.Luke suddenly smelled a foul odor, looked down, and found that Saint Shalria had peed herself out of fear.Even with their mouths taped, it wasn't enough. He was truly speechless with these Celestial Dragons.At this moment, a large wave of Marines attacked, surrounding the auction venue.The Marines aimed their muskets at Luke in mid-air.In addition to muskets, there were dozens of mortars.The Marines stood ready, but dared not order an attack because Luke held two Celestial Dragon hostages.
Chapter 197 Kizaru AkainuChapter 197: Kizaru and AkainuWith two Celestial Dragons as hostages, the Marines below didn't dare to make a move."Anyone who dares to shoot and injure these two Celestial Dragons will face severe consequences."Luke held the Demon Binding Rope, leading them like dogs.Killer at the auction house said, "Just as the legends say."Kid, with his arms crossed, looked at Luke, who was riding the Somersault Cloud in mid-air: "Indeed, they are a bunch of lunatics."Trafalgar Law smiled faintly: "Flame Fist Luke, bounty 270 million Berries."At this moment, Law's subordinate Bepo said in a panic: "News just came in, Celestial Dragon Charlos Saint has been killed!"The smile on Law's face vanished: "What? Which idiot did that?"Bepo pointed at Luke in the air.Law was stunned: "Is that guy crazy? He killed a Celestial Dragon and now he's kidnapped two Celestial Dragons. He's insane, absolutely insane. We can't get involved with the Straw Hat. I estimate Marineford will send at least two Admirals this time. A Celestial Dragon's death is the worst possible incident. Let's get out of here quickly."At the same time, Kid also received the news: "Let's get out of here quickly!"However, it was too late; the auction house was already surrounded by Marines, making escape impossible.To leave here, they had to break through the Marineencirclement.Luke could fly, and there were no Marines blocking him in the air.Luke waved to the Marine officers below: "Goodbye. I warn you not to pursue, or I will kill these two."The Marines dared not act; another Celestial Dragon death was something they couldn't bear.Just as Luke was about to leave, a golden light flashed and appeared behind him."Hey, hey, it's not okay to run away with two Celestial Dragons tied up with a rope~"Admiral Kizaru suddenly appeared and kicked Lukeout of the sky with a Light Speed Kick.Luke's body flew out like a cannonball, crashing through dozens of houses, and finally slammed into a large tree.This distance was hundreds of meters, and speed is power; this was the might of Kizaru's Light Speed Kick.Pfft~A mouthful of fresh blood gushed from Luke's mouth, and the Demon Binding Rope in his hand was long gone.Kizaru stepped on Luke's Somersault Cloud and rescued the two Celestial Dragons."It's Admiral Kizaru!""He's finally here!" the Marines exclaimed."Wait, who is that?"A man appeared, over three meters tall, with many tattoos on his body, a sword for his right arm, a dark red suit, a Marine hat on his head, black leather gloves on his hands, and an Admiral's coat draped over his back."It's... it's Admiral Akainu, Sakazuki!"The Marines exclaimed again.Not only the pirates but even the Marines hadn't expected Marineford to send two Admirals at once.When they first saw Kizaru, Law and Kid already felt uneasy, and then they saw Akainu; how could they possibly escape now?"That lunatic Luke of the Straw Hat Pirates, you've done a great job," Kid said."Stop complaining, think about how to solve the current situation." Law appeared calm on the surface, but he was panicking inside.After Akainu appeared, his first words were: "Where is Luke?"Kizaru calmly pointed to the distant tree: "He's right there, oh."Akainu clenched his fists, stretched his neck, ignored Law and Kid beside him, and walked directly towards Luke's location.Akainu said as he walked: "Leave these guys to you; I'm going to kill Luke!""The order from above is to arrest them, Sakazuki," Kizaru reminded him."For such a heinous pirate, dying here is his best fate."Akainu adhered to the philosophy of 'Absolute Justice' and showed no mercy to pirates.With that, Akainu quickly ran towards Luke.Kid and Law looked at Akainu's retreating figure in astonishment; the oppressive feeling made them sweat all over; they were not on the same level."Oh~~ I want to ask about something."Kizaru stood in front of Kid and Law.The members of Law and Kid's pirate crews were on high alert."K-Kizaru, leave this to us, Captain, run!""Where can I run to?" Kid had already gathered the magnetism in his hands.Law drew his long sword.Kizaru said: "I'm looking for someone named Sentomaru.""I don't know that person; you should ask someone else," Kid said."I can't not find him, oh~ But I'm quite free now, so I can't let you two important bounty targets go, right? Eustass Kid, bounty 315 million Berries; Trafalgar Law, bounty 200 million Berries."Kizaru turned his face and slowly continued: "Speed is weight; have you experienced the Light Speed Kick?"Kizaru raised his right foot; just as Kid and Law were about to move, Kizaru kicked both Captains away with a Light Speed Kick.Law and Kid flew hundreds of meters away, also destroying more than a dozen houses.Immediately after, Kizaru raised his index finger, lasers flashed, and laser cannons shot from his hand, hitting where they fell, causing a violent explosion.On the other side, Luke crawled out of the tree hole and swallowed a wound recovery pill.It was his first time experiencing the Light Speed Kick, and it was incredibly intense, making him dizzy and almost shaking out his internal organs; truly worthy of his second uncle.Just as Luke was relieved that Kizaru hadn't pursued him, Akainu appeared in front of him.His huge figure blocked the sun, and he looked at Luke menacingly.Luke swallowed, thinking, "Are you kidding me? Akainu is here.""Did you kill Celestial Dragon Charlos Saint?" Akainu asked with a serious expression.Luke waved his hand: "Impossible, I don't know that guy.""Still trying to quibble!"Akainu was furious and slammed a Magma Heavy Punch at Luke.Luke didn't say a word, stepping on Moonwalk to quickly escape.With his current combat power, he was no match for Akainu.After flying a few steps, Luke found that he couldn't fly anymore; his right foot had been grabbed by Akainu.Intense pain came from his leg, and Lukeimmediately used Armament Haki.Turning around, he delivered a Rankyaku: Mountain Breaker, forcing Akainu back several meters.Luke kept rubbing his right leg; luckily, he had the protection of his Boots of Weight and Armament Haki, otherwise his foot would have been melted."Rokushiki!" Akainu was all too familiar with this move."Sakazuki, give me some face, and you will get the position of Fleet Admiral," Luke said."Can your face get me the Fleet Admiral position? There's a limit to jokes. Die, Hellhound!"Akainu rapidly extended his magma-transformed arm and rushed towards Luke. This move was not only incredibly fast but also extraordinarily powerful.During the Marineford War, Akainu used this move to blast off half of Whitebeard's face.Due to the extreme speed, Luke couldn't dodge and could only endure it; he had been careless, after all, Luke hadn't eaten the Face-Face Fruit."Maximum Wheel Six King Flame Gun!"Flames burst from Luke's hand, and the strongest secret technique of Rokushiki collided with Akainu's Hellhound.In an instant, magma and flames intertwined; Lukewas blasted away again, while Akainu only retreated a few steps.
Chapter 198 Electricity and LavaChapter 198: Electricity and MagmaLuke fell to the ground again, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.He raised his hands; the skin at their ends had already been melted by the magma, causing immense pain.Luke took another recovery pill. He didn't have many left, and if he didn't find a solution soon, he might really die here.Watching Akainu approach step by step, Lukecasually appraised a stone next to him."Ding! Appraisal successful. Small stone appraised as an unavoidable mental strike stone. Attacked target will be stunned for a few seconds."Luke picked up the stone and threw it at Akainu.Akainu extended his magma right hand to block it, but to his surprise, the stone automatically curved and accurately hit Akainu's forehead.With a "Duang," Akainu clutched his head, trembling all over.Pain was mixed with fury.Looking at the enraged Sakazuki, Luke felt it was over. He was done for. Akainu's irritation had turned into pure rage.However, just at this moment, Luke heard a long-awaited voice."Appraisal experience has reached maximum value. Universal Appraisal skill level increased. Universal Appraisal skill upgraded to LV.2.""Universal Appraisal skill upgraded. Unlocked secondary appraisal effects for some equipment, unlocked hidden effects for some equipment, unlocked elementalization effect for Devil Fruitequipment.""Can appraise larger volume items. Probability of appraising high-level items increased."Luke looked up to the sky and sighed, "You motherf***** finally upgraded!"At this moment, Akainu's stun effect ended, and he lowered the hand covering his head.On Akainu's forehead, a small wound appeared where the stone had struck, which was an absolute humiliation for Akainu.If Kizaru and Sengoku saw it, wouldn't he become a laughingstock?"Explosive Leg Dog!"Akainu unleashed a magma punch even more exaggerated than before, striking at Luke.Just as the magma was about to touch Luke, a flash of electricity instantly appeared, and Luke vanished.The empty ground was blasted into a large pit by Akainu. Akainu looked around but couldn't find Luke."I'm over here."Luke, shimmering with electricity, floated above Akainu.He wasn't using Moonwalk, nor was he using Somersault Cloud.After Universal Appraisal reached level two, it unlocked the elementalization effect attached to the thunder god blade. Luke, holding the thunder god blade, could transform his body into an electric element, just like someone who had eaten the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.Akainu looked up at the sky, his killing intent barely concealed."Moonwalk!"Akainu used Moonwalk to pursue, which startled Luke. He hadn't heard that guy could use Moonwalk.However, Akainu's Moonwalk seemed a bit slow in front of Luke.Luke transformed into a bolt of lightning and flew a hundred meters away."Come chase me!"Luke transformed into lightning, weaving back and forth around Akainu.Due to his extreme speed, Akainu had difficulty finding a target to attack for a while.However, Luke still underestimated Akainu's strength; Akainu's Observation Haki was equally formidable.Seizing an opportunity, Akainu unleashed "Dog Biting Red Lotus."Akainu elementalized his arm into magma, then shaped the magma arm into a dog's head and extended the magma limb to attack Luke. The dog's head made of magma would bite the enemy during the attack.Seeing that he was about to be hit by Dog Biting Red Lotus, Luke gathered his electrical power and unleashed "60 Million Volt Thunder Dragon."With the enhancement of the amplification gem, 60 Million Volts became 120 Million Volts · Thunder Dragon.The Thunder Dragon collided with Dog Biting Red Lotus, generating a huge energy fluctuation, followed by an explosion.The shockwave from the explosion simultaneously knocked both of them back.As the smoke cleared, Luke, enveloped in lightning, floated in the air.He wiped a scratch from his cheek, caused by the splashing magma.Akainu stood on the ground, his expression serious and completely unharmed.As expected of an Admiral, his Devil Fruit ability was powerful, and his Observation Haki and Armament Haki were also top-tier. Defeating Akainu was extremely difficult.Luke didn't aim to defeat this guy; he only hoped to stall for time as much as possible, to delay until Kuma teleported Luffy and the others away.Otherwise, if Akainu reached Luffy, it would be completely over."Your strength has exceeded my expectations," Akainu said in a deep voice."Leave a thread of kindness, and you may meet again in the future," Luke said."In just a few months since you set sail, you've progressed to this extent, so I must nip you in the bud."Akainu took off his Marine justice cape, becoming serious."Wait, there's another option," Luke stopped Akainu's reckless behavior."What option?""I choose to join your Marine. Being a Vice Admiralis also acceptable," Luke said.He was purely stalling for time; Luke could never join the Marine, and Sengoku wouldn't agree either.Upon hearing this, Akainu became even more furious."Great Eruption!"Akainu transformed his arm into a massive magma fist composed of magma, then simulated the impact of a volcanic eruption to launch the fist. Its power was enough to instantly pulverize and evaporate large icebergs dozens of times larger than those of the Giant Race.After the Great Eruption explodes, it transforms into countless volcanic bombs, each with enough power to easily destroy an extra-large battleship.Countless magma projectiles flew towards Luke, who continuously weaved and dodged as lightning.This Akainu was absolutely insane; this was the Sabaody Archipelago.Although these magma projectiles might not hit him, the surrounding houses were all tragically destroyed.Soon, wails from residents could be heard, but Akainu was completely unconcerned by them.Great Eruption continuously fired from Akainu's hands, like a machine gun, venting his inner rage.Luke quickly flickered and appeared in front of Akainu."Ten Thousand Kilograms · Tempest Kick · Mountain Split!"A powerful kick landed on Akainu's forehead, sending him flying and stopping his 瘋狂 behavior.At this moment, a golden light flashed, appearing in front of Akainu."Oh~~ you can't just mess around, Sakazuki. It won't look good when you go back."Kizaru had also arrived.Damn it, didn't that guy go look for Luffy and the others? Now he had to face two Admirals simultaneously. How was he supposed to fight this?While fighting Akainu, though he couldn't inflict substantial damage, Akainu also couldn't catch the elementalized Luke.He just needed to stall for time, and now Kizaru had arrived too.If it came to speed, in terms of physics, light is faster than lightning.The speed of light in a vacuum is defined as c = 299,792,458 meters/second. In common applications, c = 3 × 10^8 meters/second is often used.The speed of electron propagation in a vacuum is 299,792,458 meters/second, which is approximately close to the speed of light. However, the speed of electrons in a conductor is generally much lower than the speed of light due to the resistance formed by matter. Because electrons have mass, their speed in a vacuum can only approach the speed of light, not reach it.Akainu was a bit disheveled at this point. Kizaru also hadn't expected that Akainu hadn't caught Lukeafter so long.Kizaru checked the time; five minutes had passed since Akainu and Luke began fighting. Given the strength of a Supernova, Akainu should have instantly killed him."Hey, Sakazuki, why don't you let me catch him?" Kizaru said.Luke guessed that, given Akainu's fiery personality, he would definitely refuse Kizaru out of pride.To his surprise, Akainu calmly said, "Alright."Luke almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.
Chapter 199 Sparks and Lightning Along the WayChapter 199: Sparks and Lightning All the Way"Do Admirals also resort to tag-teaming?" Lukegrumbled.Luke couldn't help but complain. One Akainu was already unfair, but adding Kizaru made it a death sentence.Akainu dusted himself off: "Pirates have no right to discuss fairness with me. After killing a Celestial Dragon, you and your crew only have one fate: to be sent to Impel Down, then executed in public, ending your wicked lives."Luke really wanted to appraise another guaranteed-hit brick to smash onto Akainu's forehead. Did this man not understand what a duel was?"Oh my~ We've already wasted a lot of time. If we keep chatting, all the pirates will be gone," Kizarusaid."Attack!" Akainu charged first.From Luke's perspective, two Admirals, over three meters tall, clad in Marine cloaks of justice—one red, one yellow—were rushing towards him.How shocking this scene was! Who else currently received such treatment? This was prestige."It's getting windy, let's scram!"Luke transformed into a bolt of lightning and vanished before them.Kizaru looked at the distant flash of electricity: "Is he a Rumble-Rumble Fruit user? The Marine's intelligence isn't very reliable, is it?"With that, Kizaru transformed into a flash of light and pursued.Akainu swung his cloak, turned, and walked towards other parts of the island. He was a bit angry now and intended to vent his fury on the pirates on the island.At this moment, Luke, transformed into lightning, was circling the Sabaody Archipelago. To Luke's surprise, when his speed increased, everything around him seemed to slow down.People were still moving, but by the time Luke had circled the island once, that person had just taken a step. Luke wasn't sure of the principle behind this, but as long as he enjoyed using the ability, that was enough.Kizaru was faster than Luke, having mastered the Glint-Glint Fruit for many years.Luke looked back and saw a golden flash of light hot on his heels.Luke suddenly remembered something from physics: if speed is mass, then when Kizaru flies at light speed, encountering a pebble head-on would generate enough energy to seriously injure him.The problem was that Luke didn't have a guaranteed-hit weapon or a stone in his hand right now, otherwise, he would definitely do that.Just as Kizaru was about to catch up to Luke, Lukemade a sharp turn and drifted away, shaking him off again.So what if you drive a Maybach? My Wuling Hongguang can still outrun you.Kizaru continued his relentless pursuit, and Lukegradually unleashed the maximum speed of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.And so, the residents of the Sabaody Archipelagowitnessed a strange phenomenon today.Two peculiar rings appeared in the sky above the island: one golden, one blue-white."What is that?" Sanji exclaimed, sitting on Duval's buffalo mount.Duval had been on the Sabaody Archipelago for so many years and had never seen such an anomaly."I haven't seen it either, Young Master!" Duval threw Sanji an awkward wink.Sanji immediately kicked him: "You're the leader of the Flying Fish Riders, why is your mount the slowest? I should have just ridden a flying fish!""Don't be angry, Black Leg Young Master. We're still missing Straw Hat, Zoro, and Xiao. We agreed to meet at GR 2, and we'll be there soon," Duval said, continuously communicating with his subordinates via Den Den Mushi.Sanji took a puff from his cigarette: "I have a feeling something big is about to happen."At this moment, near the auction house in GR 1.The Kid Pirates and the Heart Pirates members quickly broke through.Kid spat: "Good thing Kizaru didn't chase us."Law, not far away, said: "Now is not the time for leisurely chat. I have a strong sense of impending danger."No sooner had Law finished speaking than Akainuappeared."ROOM!"Law used his ability to swap the positions of his crewmates with a house.The moment after the swap, the house was obliterated by Akainu's magma fist, turning into nothingness."Tsk!" Law looked at Akainu not far away with a solemn expression.Kid clenched his right fist: "It seems we won't be leaving today."Akainu walked slowly towards them with a grim expression, exuding an incredibly powerful killing intent.Killer said: "How about we just run away?""Good idea!" Kid turned and ran.Law hadn't expected Kid to run with such resolve."Let's hurry and run too. If we're slow, we'll really die," Law led his pirate crew, following closely behind Kid.As they fled, both continuously cursed the Straw Hat Pirates, especially that madman Xiao. Of all things, kidnapping a Celestial Dragon!GR 2, in a vast area.Luffy and Zoro were fighting the Human Weapon Kuma, while Robin, Chopper, and Nami watched from a distance.The Human Weapon was not Kuma's original body but a product created based on him.Even so, Luffy and Zoro were fighting extremely hard. Luffy even activated Gear Second, but couldn't break through for a while.At this moment, Sanji arrived, joining the battle against the Human Weapon.The three launched their respective techniques at the Human Weapon."Gum-Gum Jet Gatling!""Diable Jambe: Mouton Shot!""Three-Sword Style: Six Hundred Pound Phoenix!"Their fierce attacks finally brought down one Human Weapon Kuma.Robin said: "Our opponent is a Shichibukai. It shouldn't be resolved so easily, judging by their expressions."Luffy panted heavily: "Is the difference that great?"Just then, the downed Human Weapon stood up again.Expending such great effort and still failing to defeat this Human Weapon made Luffy and the others feel extremely troubled.The Human Weapon continuously fired lasers, and Luffy could only dodge repeatedly.Only Usopp, Franky, and Brook also arrived, joining this difficult battle.Everyone used their signature techniques, and Luffydirectly activated Gear Third."Gigant Pistol!"Under the cover of his crewmates, Luffy punched the Human Weapon, completely destroying it, and Luffy also shrunk.After the fierce battle, everyone sat in the ruins, panting. Each person had sustained many injuries and had little strength left to fight again.Nami weakly said: "It feels like it might still move. It's truly terrifying."Usopp lay there, his tongue hanging out: "If that's true, it's terrible. I'm too tired to move."Chopper said: "Rather than fighting head-on, it's better to run away.""But what exactly is this thing?!" Zoro said."This guy isn't just a cyborg; he was originally a human who looked exactly like Bartholomew Kuma. It's possible they used twin brothers, or he was modified from someone who looked super similar. This idea makes more sense. No matter how you think about it, it's impossible to create a human," Franky speculated.Luffy sighed to the sky: "I didn't expect to have to fight with all my might so suddenly."Sanji said: "I also want to rest, but that guy Xiao really caused big trouble. Two of the Marine's three Admirals, Akainu and Kizaru, have come.""Nani!? You're lying, aren't you, Sanji? You're lying!" Usopp's eyes nearly popped out."Duval's subordinates said they've already seen Akainu and Kizaru. This place is not safe to stay. We must leave here quickly. If we're discovered again now, we'll be completely wiped out," Sanji said.Luffy said: "That's true, but where did Xiao go?""He seems to have run into Akainu. Duval's subordinate saw it with his own eyes. I don't know what happened after that," Sanji took a deep puff from his cigarette."Is that guy Xiao crazy?!" Nami's eyes were filled with worry.
Chapter 200: Striving for RighteousnessChapter 200: Striving to Correct the PlotLuke was currently racing through the skies above Sabaody Archipelago with Kizaru.Seeing Kizaru about to catch up, Luke rapidly descended, returning to the auction house.Inside the auction house, Rayleigh stood there, looking at the suddenly appearing Luke with a puzzled expression.Rayleigh, that guy, when he ran out of money, he sold himself for cash.Rayleigh, who was originally waiting in his cell, suddenly heard a commotion in the auction house, so he walked out of the cell to check the situation.When Rayleigh arrived at the venue, he found it in a mess, empty, with a large hole in the roof.Gunshots and sounds of battle echoed incessantly from outside.Rayleigh was very puzzled about what had happened, so he stood in the auction house contemplating life.Suddenly, a bolt of lightning descended from the sky, transforming into Luke."Senior, I have an impolite request. I'd like to ask you to coat our Straw Hat Crew's ship. There's no time to lose, let's go now."No sooner had Luke finished speaking than Kizaruarrived.Kizaru had his hands in his pockets, a smirk on his lips: "Pluton Rayleigh."At this moment, Rayleigh's mind was in a state of shock. What exactly had happened? First, a lightning Kid appeared, and then Admiral Kizaruarrived.Sabaody Archipelago was a bit too lively today."Although I often heard rumors that you were on this island, I didn't expect it to be true. You wouldn't be trying to protect this Kid, would you, Mr. Rayleigh?" Kizaru said.Rayleigh spoke: "If you can withdraw the bounty, I can retire in peace.""The crimes of a pirate cannot be erased, let alone those of the Roger Pirates. To catch you, we must first be fully prepared mentally," Kizaru said.Their conversation was indeed very similar to the original plot, but the location of the conversation was wrong.Only under Kizaru's immense deterrence would the real Kuma appear and use his Paw-Paw Fruit ability to send Luffy and his crew flying.Why change the plot randomly? Luke had a headache.Luke directly hoisted Rayleigh onto his shoulder."Sorry, old man, help us coat the ship. I'll explain later."Kizaru and Rayleigh were still immersed in their conversation and hadn't reacted when Luke, carrying Rayleigh, vanished from the auction house.Leaving Kizaru alone, swaying in the wind."Hey, hey~~ This time I'm really angry."With that, Kizaru transformed into a flash of light and quickly gave chase.Luke, carrying Rayleigh, quickly moved through Sabaody Archipelago and fortunately spotted Luffyand his crew at GR No. 2.At this time, Luffy and his crew were still fighting the Pacifistas, commanded by the Fat ManSentomaru.Having just defeated one Pacifista, the Straw Hat Crew, already exhausted, once again encountered the Pacifistas led by Sentomaru.Luffy's attacks had no effect on Sentomaru, who was known for his defense, and with the relentless assault of the Pacifistas, the Straw Hat Crew began to retreat steadily.Nami used her magic to defeat one Pacifista, but another appeared, and Nami no longer had the strength to continue fighting.Just at this critical moment, Luke appeared as a flash of lightning, putting down Rayleigh, who should have appeared here in the original plot.Rayleigh's hair was a bit disheveled by the wind. He really wanted to punch this lightning Kid, but for some reason, he couldn't get angry, as if he was supposed to be in this place. Rayleigh himself couldn't explain this mysterious feeling."Rayleigh!" Hachi, hiding in the shadows, shouted loudly."Oh? Hachi, is that you?" Rayleigh looked in Hachi's direction."Rayleigh, you mean that coating craftsman!" Chopper said.Seeing Hachi again, Rayleigh seemed very happy: "Hachi, that's right, long time no see. What are you doing here? What happened to your injury?"Upon seeing Hachi injured, Rayleigh's expression turned serious.Hachi was in so much pain that it was difficult for him to speak. Rayleigh stopped him: "It's okay, it's okay, it's fine if you don't say anything."Rayleigh stroked his beard and began to ponder what had happened.He glanced at Sentomaru not far away, then at the Pacifistas, then at the Straw Hat Crew, and finally at Luke.Rayleigh used his imagination a bit. Hachi was most likely injured by a Pacifista, but he hadn't deduced what happened at the auction house. He would ask about that later. By the way, daring to hurt Hachi was like going against him."You've suffered a lot too, Hachi. Did they save him?" Rayleigh looked at the Straw Hat Crew.Luffy said: "We were attacked by Pacifistas. We failed to protect Hachi."Rayleigh then looked at Sentomaru and the Pacifistas with a murderous expression.At this moment, a golden flash passed by, flying in front of Luke; Kizaru had also arrived."Hey~ If you run away, I won't be able to report back."Kizaru's right index finger flashed with a laser, shooting towards Luke.Luke quickly dodged, and the laser hit not far away, causing a violent explosion."It's Kizaru! Be careful, he's an Admiral!" Robinexclaimed."Eh!? An Admiral!?" Brook was shocked for a whole year.This was the second Admiral the Straw Hat Crewmembers had seen. Yes, Luke had lured him over. Look what a good 'treasure' I've brought you.Luke let out a long sigh, probably, maybe the plot was back to normal.Kizaru fighting Rayleigh, then Kuma coming to send the Straw Hat Crew flying—this was the ideal situation.Rayleigh, beside him, asked: "Hachi, are they your friends?"Hachi nodded: "Yes, Mr. Rayleigh."Rayleigh smiled slightly and pulled out his long sword: "Since they are Hachi's friends, I have no reason to stand by and do nothing."Great, Luke lamented that the plot was finally back to normal. He should try not to change the plot in the future; it was a headache.However, at this moment, two groups of people quickly ran past from not far away.Upon closer inspection, it was Trafalgar Law and Kid, along with their pirate crew members.Law and Kid also saw Luke.Both of them cursed simultaneously: "Xiao, you bastard, what a mess you've made! Just you wait!"However, their two pirate crews didn't charge over but ran straight in another direction.The reason was right behind them: Akainu was in hot pursuit.No way, Akainu, what are you doing here? Don't bend the plot again after I just straightened it out!If Akainu interfered in this battle, Kuma wouldn't even have the chance to send Luffy and his crew flying. Akainu absolutely couldn't be allowed to come over.However, Akainu had already seen the situation here and actually gave up chasing Law and Kid, turning to run towards this side instead.Since he caused the trouble, he had to find a way to fix it himself."I'll leave this to you guys. I'm going to find Akainu."Luke transformed into a flash of lightning, blocking Akainu's path."Tch! Still not caught yet?" Akainu was full of fighting spirit."Come and catch me if you dare."Luke deliberately slowed down, running in another direction.However, when he looked back, Akainu hadn't pursued him.Because Akainu felt that chasing him was futile and a waste of effort, so he walked straight towards Luffy and his crew."Akainu! Your grandpa is here!"With Luke's shout, Akainu's veins bulged."You're asking for death!"Akainu roared and chased in Luke's direction.Fortunately, he chased. The taunt worked.