Chapter 181: White-Hot"Even if you know how to break it, what can you do?" Bubbles surged around Kalifa, her soft voice carrying a cold murderous intent. "Sheep Cloud: Relaxation Bubble.""Cyclone!" Nami spun her clima-tact rapidly, whipping up an air current that blew all the bubbles in front of her right back."What a woman who doesn't understand romance. Wouldn't it be better to just lie down obediently? You force me to get rough."Before Kalifa's voice had even faded, her figure was already in motion, dashing toward Nami."Death Shigan: Whip!" Her arm lashed out like a leather whip, utilizing potential elastic energy to strike directly at Nami's vitals.Nami, however, utilized the slippery bubbles under her feet to slide gracefully like a skater, not only narrowly dodging the attack but also switching positions with Kalifa."Once I adapt, this place becomes my stage." She smiled confidently."I intended to play with you a bit longer, but since the Buster Call has been activated, I don't want to be accidentally injured; I must get to the Gates of Justice as soon as possible." Kalifa turned her head, her tone becoming urgent."Leave the key, and you can flee." Nami continued to twirl her clima-tact, and bubbles of various colors drifted out from it."Flee? Just because of you?" Kalifa made a move to charge forward but suddenly slammed on the brakes, looking at the ring of clouds on the ceiling with lingering fear. "Are you trying to use lightning strikes again?""The weather is cloudy... Cloudy Weather!" Namiwaved her rod to spread thin clouds. "Such thin clouds cannot produce lightning. But they can condense..."Kalifa instantly realized something, her expression changing abruptly. "Could it be?""Only realizing it now? Too late! Weather change to rain—Cold Bubble, condense!"A large amount of blue Cold Bubbles sprayed out from Nami's clima-tact."Soru!" Unwilling to sit and wait for death, Kalifakicked straight at Nami's chest!"Clang!" Nami skillfully used her clima-tact to block and deflect the force. Kalifa's strike missed, and her figure stumbled."Rain Weather, descend!" Following Nami's command, the clouds rapidly condensed into water droplets under the influence of the Cold Bubbles. Pattering rain fell, washing away the bubbles on her body."Magic Princess, I'll give you one more magic trick for free—Cold Wind Current!"Nami waved her clima-tact, which was emitting eerie white mist. Wherever the mist passed, her figure actually began to blur and disappear!"Disappeared? How is that possible!" Kalifa's eyes were filled with disbelief."Mirage!"Nami's voice came from all directions. The next moment, her figure reappeared beside Kalifa, and one became four—one short on the left, one bloated behind. The four phantoms moved in synchronization, making it hard to tell the real one from the fake!"Mirage: Fantasy Fairy!""Hmph! Playing tricks, one of them must be real!" Kalifa forced herself to calm down."That's right, they are all illusions created by freezing air distorting the light." Nami admitted frankly."You actually admitted it so readily. Since they are illusions, they have no physical attack. What's the use?""Is that so? Then you better watch closely!" The four phantoms raised their hands simultaneously, lightning bursting from their fingertips!"Lightning Spear!"Five bolts of lightning (including Nami's real body) were like spears of judgment, instantly piercing through Kalifa's body!"Argh—!"A charred hole was burned into Kalifa's abdomen. She knelt on the ground, white smoke spilling from her mouth, and finally spat out a few words unwillingly: "Why... why did it turn out like this...""I am the navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates!" Namipanted slightly, declaring proudly, "In my weather domain, my forecast... has never been wrong!"She walked over to Kalifa and began to tear and search through what little clothing she had left."My friends are waiting for me, I'll be taking the key!"First floor of the Tower of Justice. "Boom—!" A loud noise came from the top of the tower, and the thick protective wall was blown away by some terrifying force.Sanji blew out a smoke ring, his expression grave: "So, Mark encountered a tricky guy on the roof of the Tower of Justice?""That's right! Mark said that if you haven't awakened Observation Haki, going up there means getting insta-killed! He told us absolutely not to go up and help him." Chopper replied while scrubbing his body with a brush dipped in fruit juice, still feeling fearful."Even if it's the end of hell, I must get to his side!" Sanji was soaking in a bathtub that was originally ice, but had been heated by him using Diable Jambe, his eyes firm."Oh! To charge forward even knowing it's a desperate situation! I Super appreciate such an idiot!" Franky styled his blue pompadour, stepped out of the bathtub, and gave Sanji his signature thumbs-up."I must find him immediately. I must make Mark use his ability to clean me ten times... no, one hundred times!" Sanji's eyes were unquestionable, as if this were a mission more important than defeating a powerful enemy."So after all this, you curly-brow are just doing it to clean yourself? You made me moved for nothing!" Franky's thumb instantly pointed down. "I misjudged you! Shame on you!""Shame on you!" Chopper also pointed his brush down."Cut the crap!" Sanji roared, jumped directly out of the bathtub, and leaped to the third floor in a few quick steps, and he was still continuing...At this moment, above Sanji, the Tower of Justicehad been reduced to ruins. The intense battle between Mark and CP0 agent Guernica was nearly tragic.Mark's black hair was stuck to his forehead by sweat and dust, his breathing heavy, his arms dripping with blood, and the two bloody holes left by Shiganon his shoulders were hideous and terrifying.Only the wounds on his body cut by Rankyaku were slowly healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.His Baji Quan was incomparably fierce, every strike containing the power to collapse mountains. Combined with his elusive Taiji footwork, even Guernica had two ribs broken, yet he remained expressionless.Guernica's strength was unquestionable; his Shigancould pierce steel from a distance, and the slashes from his Rankyaku even cut a crack into the outer wall of the distant courthouse!If not for Mark's resistance to slashes, he would likely have been defeated long ago.Every time they collided, a fierce wave of air erupted, continuously stripping and shattering the already dilapidated walls around them.Mark seized a fleeting opportunity, suddenly closing his five fingers toward Guernica, shouting sharply: "Imprison!"The surrounding rubble and steel bars seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, swarming toward Guernica like living things, intending to bury him completely!Facing this overwhelming torrent of debris, Guernicaonly let out a disdainful cold snort. "Boring."His arms were instantly covered in deep Armament Haki, turning into several black shadows that tore through the air— "Shigan: Lotus!"His Shigan was no longer a single-point breakthrough, but transformed into a sky full of spear shadows, like a blooming death lotus.Every strike contained the terrifying power to shatter rocks, and the dense sound of impacts merged into a piercing sonic boom!Those whistling boulders and steel bars, the moment they touched his fingertips, exploded as if detonated, turning into dust filling the sky!Almost at the same time as breaking the move, Guernica backhanded a "Rankyaku: Line" covered in Armament Haki!The slash was as thin as a hair, yet extremely sharp, instantly cutting through the pervasive dust curtain and flying precisely past Mark's cheek, drawing a trail of blood beads."Your ability is indeed troublesome, but... this is the end." Guernica's voice was cold, and his figure suddenly disappeared.The next moment, he appeared directly above Mark, his feet turning into afterimages— "Rankyaku: Bird!"The huge bird-shaped slash whistled down, carrying the momentum to destroy everything!Mark's pupils constricted rapidly, running his Taiji staff technique to the limit, the long staff drawing a circle in an attempt to neutralize it, but the terrifying impact still smashed him fiercely toward the ground!"Cough!" He knelt on one knee, using the long staff to brace his body. At the critical moment—"Diable Jambe—!" A figure wreathed in scorching flames, like a red meteor streaking across the sky, shot in from mid-air at an extreme speed surpassing "Soru"!"Boeuf Burst—!!" The burning right leg smashed precisely and accurately onto Guernica's side face!"Crack!" The hard white mask shattered in response! Guernica was kicked flying sideways, plummeting toward the waterfall below!Just as he was about to fall into the torrent, Guernica stomped hard on the air, firing consecutive Moonwalks, his figure suddenly rising, and he landed steadily on the roof of the opposite courthouse, confronting Mark and Sanji across the air from the top of the tower."Sanji!" Mark shouted in surprise.Sanji landed coolly, lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, his movements fluid. However, his next action made Mark instantly stunned—He didn't look at the powerful opponent, but instead rushed in front of Mark, grabbing his collar tightly with both hands, his eyes intertwined with unprecedented seriousness, breakdown, and a trace of... grievance that couldn't be melted away?"Mark! I don't care about CP0 or the Buster Call! You now! Immediately! Right now! Use your ability to clean me, inside and out, thoroughly, one hundred times! One! Hundred! Times! Do you hear me!"The heroic image of saving the day was gone, leaving only a bone-deep fear and obsession with some kind of "filth."We return to the battle between Luffy and Lucci."Gum-Gum—JET Pistol!" With Gear Secondactivated, Luffy's whole body was steaming, his skin turning bright red, the sound of his blood surging like an engine roaring!His fists were no longer a single linear attack, but under super-high-speed movement, they blasted toward Lucci from multiple tricky angles!Lucci relied on his beastly intuition in leopard form and "Tekkai" to resist hard, but the overwhelming power and unbelievable speed made every block feel like being hit by a heavy cannon, shaking his blood and qi, causing the ground beneath his feet to crack inch by inch."My body has been tempered through thousands of trials, having long surpassed human limits!" Lucciroared, trying to regain the disadvantage with momentum, "Shigan: Madara!"Countless afterimages of Shigan shrouded Luffy like a rainstorm, locking off all his dodging space.However, Luffy advanced instead of retreating! "JET Gatling!"His fists were faster! Denser! It was as if dozens of arms had grown out in an instant, the fist shadows weaving a red barrage in the air with no blind spots!Every punch landed precisely on the tips of Lucci's Shigan, forcing them back with even greater power!The dense sound of impacts merged into one, like lighting a string of powerful firecrackers. "Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang—!"The offensive of the Shigan was completely crushed, and the remaining fist shadows, like heavy hammers, slammed solidly into Lucci's muscular chest, abdomen, and even his face, beating him into a staggering retreat, with patches of bright red blood instantly appearing on his solid muscles."It's not over yet! JET Gatling!"Luffy pressed his advantage. At super-high speed, his fists transformed into a fan-shaped blur, covering a wider area and leaving Lucci with nowhere to dodge, forcing him to take the hit head-on again."Cough... Damn it! And to think he's made of rubber..."Lucci let out a muffled groan, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief."Your speed... your power... how is it possible for them to increase to this level?"In terms of pure speed and power, Gear SecondLuffy had already established absolute dominance over the beast-form Lucci!Luffy didn't give his opponent a moment to breathe; he lowered his stance, and steam erupted."JET Whip!"A leg whip, coated in Armament Haki, tore through the air with a piercing whistle, lashing out fiercely at Lucci's lower body.Lucci hurriedly leaped to dodge, but he fell right into Luffy's trap."Got you! JET Rocket!"Just as Lucci was suspended in mid-air, with nowhere to gain leverage, Luffy grabbed his feet, and his body shot forward with rocket-like speed, slamming solidly into Lucci's chest!"Boom—!"A terrifying shockwave erupted. Lucci was sent flying backward, crashing hard into the thick wall behind him, creating a human-shaped crater as rubble showered down.He slid down from the wall, kneeling on one knee and gasping heavily; his previous cold and composed demeanor was completely gone.He raised his head, looking at the red figure looming in the steam, and for the first time, he clearly realized—this Straw Hat possessed terrifying power capable of destroying him.The battlefield on the second floor had already turned into a scene of devastation.Zoro and his "Beloved Sword, Nose Storm"—that is, Usopp, who was being held up by one hand with a face ashen with despair—were coordinating with a bizarre kind of "proficiency.""Nose Storm! Let that giraffe feel your terror!"Zoro's voice boomed like a bell. He grabbed Usopp's feet and pulled his body back to build momentum, as if he were a real giant blade. The cold light of the three swords shimmered in tandem with Usopp's desperate expression."Nose Storm Style: Pound Phoenix!""Waaaaahhh—!" Usopp's scream was stretched out by the airflow.A white, crescent-shaped slash, mixed with astonishing momentum and Usopp's spit, whistled out. It didn't fly into the air but hugged the ground, plowing a shocking one-meter-deep trench into the sturdy floorboards, heading straight for Kaku!Beads of sweat seeped from Kaku's forehead, and he leaned back sharply. The slash narrowly grazed his signature long nose, the wind pressure causing his cheeks to sting."This attack, with a completely unpredictable trajectory... is truly troublesome!"In shock and anger, he resorted to his old trick again, supporting himself with one hand and spinning his body rapidly like a top—"Tempest Kick: Amanedachi!"The massive circular slash spread outward in all directions like a ripple of death!"A-again, this move! Zoro! Think of something! I'm going to become a jigsaw puzzle!"Usopp's whole body stiffened; he was traumatized by this slash that had once "cuffed" them together."Shut up, Nose Storm! If the same move can still work, where is a swordsman's dignity!"Zoro roared. Instead of retreating, he swung "Nose Storm" behind him again and began to spin rapidly himself, like the eye of a storm—"Three Sword Style: Death Waltz!"Three circular slashes, more condensed, faster, and more destructive than "Amanedachi," erupted from around Zoro like three intersecting rings of death, colliding head-on with Kaku's Amanedachi!"Clang—!"The ear-piercing sonic boom of the clashing slashes swept through the entire area! Kaku's Amanedachi was forcibly torn apart and canceled out.The remaining shockwave continued unabated. Kaku's pupils constricted, and he hurriedly leaped into mid-air, his body nearly parallel to the ground, just barely dodging this deadly waltz.However, this battered Tower of Justice could no longer withstand such an impact.The already crumbling structure let out an unbearable groan under the aftermath of Zoro's violent blow and then collapsed with a roar!"Rumble—!"The massive floor slabs fell vertically, and dust and smoke shot up into the sky.Mark and Sanji on the top floor were instantly brought to "eye level" with Guernica on the opposite bank;Nami, on the third floor, who had just gotten the key, fell screaming, but fortunately, the unconscious Kalifa below served as her natural cushion.And the most miserable of all was "Nose Storm" himself."Blegh—!!! I can't... really... I'm really going to throw up...!"Held by Zoro, Usopp's face turned from green to blue under the dual torture of high-speed spinning and extreme terror. One hand symbolically gripped "Shura," while the other tightly covered his mouth, making a final struggle.Kaku, who had just landed, watched this scene, especially Usopp's miserable state, which looked like it would erupt any second. He subconsciously took half a step back and hurriedly waved his hands."Hey! How about... you go throw up first? I, as a killer, guarantee that I won't sneak attack!"His gaze swept over the unconscious Kalifa, and his heart sank."Even she was defeated... Well, that makes sense. After all, that thunder woman's strength... even Lucci wouldn't have an easy time against her...""See that, Nose Storm! He fears your power—!"Zoro's momentum was like a rainbow, preparing to launch the finishing blow."Zoro—! It's bad! On the roof there's..."Just then, Chopper and Franky broke through the dust and smoke, shouting anxiously."Yeah, I know."Zoro didn't even turn his head. His awakened Observation Haki made him feel the ferocious aura on the roof like needles on his back."It's a formidable guy, right!""What kind of pose are you two doing?"Nami climbed off Kalifa, tilted her head, and stared dumbfounded at Zoro, who was holding the "human weapon" Usopp."No time to explain! Where is the number two key?" Zoro said succinctly."What kind of attitude is that! Can't even say thank you? Take it!" Nami threw the key over, annoyed."Click!"The Sea Stone handcuffs fell to the ground with a clatter.Zoro flexed his wrists, which had regained their freedom, his joints popping in a series of snaps.He solemnly bit back into wado ichimonji, his gaze, cold as a blade, instantly locking onto Kaku in front of him. An aura, many times more ferocious than before, spread out as if it were tangible."You have already lost the only chance you had to defeat me..." Zoro's voice was low and filled with pressure, "Giraffe."He turned his head and said in a low voice to his companions behind him: "Go! Chase after Luffy and Robin!"Immediately, he turned back, raised his three sharp blades, and a wild, excited arc curled at the corner of his mouth."I'll finish this guy off quickly.""And then, I have to hurry upstairs... and cut down that 'monster'!"A heavy boom came from the direction of the Tower of Justice, and the entire bridge trembled because of it.Spandam's smug, satisfied pace suddenly halted. He turned back, looking suspiciously and uncertainly: "Over at the tower... what happened?!"Just in that split second of distraction!A flash of determination exploded in the eyes of Robin, who was being dragged by him!She used all her strength to struggle violently, her wrist slipping from Spandam's grip, which had loosened due to his shock. She turned and charged toward the CP9 rookie behind her—Nero!Nero was carefully holding a petite figure wrapped in a yellow raincoat—it was none other than the ship spirit Merry, who had Sea Stone shackles on her hands and feet. At this moment, Merry's eyes were slightly open.Nero's attention was completely captured by the loud noise in the distance; he never expected Robinto suddenly attack."Bang!"Robin slammed her shoulder hard into him. Caught off guard, Nero cried out in pain and fell backward.Merry, who was in his arms, slipped from his grasp and landed heavily on the bridge deck not far away."Merry!"Robin let out a low cry and lunged toward the small figure without hesitation.Unable to use her cuffed hands, she quickly leaned down and used her teeth to precisely bite onto the hood of the raincoat behind Merry—"Let's go, Merry!"Merry, who had the size of a three-year-old child, immediately understood and used her small, still-movable hands to grab tightly onto the lapels of Robin's clothes.Robin straightened up sharply, lifting Merry into the air by her hood, and turned to sprint in the direction they had come—in the direction of her companions!"Big Sister Robin..." Merry whispered softly amidst the jolting, her small hands clutching Robin's clothes tightly."Ah! What are you doing! U-useless trash!"Spandam finally reacted, looking at Nero, who was lying on the ground, dizzy. He kicked him hard in anger,"You couldn't even watch one person! Chase her!"He looked anxiously at Merry, who was being held in Robin's mouth, "Careful! That lunarian race girl is an important specimen!"He ran in hot pursuit, but to his horror, he realized that even with Merry in her mouth, Robin's speed was still far beyond his expectations!"Damn it... You forced my hand!"A flicker of ruthlessness crossed Spandam's face, and he slammed his hand onto the hilt of the strange longsword on his back."Funkfreed!""Hum—" The elephant sword activated in response. Its long trunk suddenly extended like a giant python, and its sharp tusks pointed directly at the fleeing Robin and Merry!"Tusk Charge!"Spandam roared, "Avoid the vital points! Don't hurt that brat!""Swish!"The curved tusks arrived faster than expected, precisely wedging between Robin and the wall, pinning her and Merry, whom she was carefully protecting in her arms, with that immense force.The terrifying impact slammed Robin hard against the cold wall! The sharp pain caused her to loosen her jaw, and Merry slipped from her mouth, falling to sit by the wall."Merry!" Robin looked anxiously at the small figure sitting on the ground, but she was pinned tightly by the tusks and couldn't move.Spandam chased up, panting. He first nervously checked on Merry, and after confirming she was unharmed, he looked at the pinned Robin with twisted triumph:"Run! Why aren't you running anymore? You can't even save yourself, yet you want to save this brat? How ridiculous? The Child of the Devil is still the Child of the Devil; this is your fate! Just accept your fate!"
Chapter 182: The Gates of Justice Open"So, Sanji was doused in 'tasty water' to break Kalifa's golden bubble?"Nami, sprinting down the broken stairs, didn't forget to confirm this key information with Chopperbetween quick breaths."Um... y-yes..."Chopper's answer carried a clear sense of guilt, his eyes darting away in panic.He wouldn't dare reveal the truth even if it killed him—that Sanji had been awakened by that "holy water" Usopp had poured on him.Otherwise, his future days would likely be spent enduring reduced rations and Sanji's icy glares."Anyway, that was a huge help. Thanks, Chopper!"Nami nodded in thanks, not dwelling on the strangeness in Chopper's tone."Haha, even if you say that, I won't be happy! It was actually Usopp working in the shadows who helped the most!"Chopper habitually squirmed whenever he was thanked; feeling shy, he blurted out the real "hero" without thinking."I... I suddenly understand!"Usopp, who was running, suddenly stopped, spreading his arms and trying to strike a divine pose, his tone filled with the glory of self-enlightenment."I really am the creator of mir..."Before the word "acles" could escape his lips, Franky's steel body, charging blindly behind him, slammed ruthlessly into his lower back."We have four keys here! One of them must be the one to unlock the cuffs for Nico Robin and that Klabautermann!"Franky roared deeply, his thick arm yanking Usopp, who was plastered against his mechanical face, off and tossing him forward like a bag of trash."If we keep dawdling, all our time will be wasted!""Oh!"Usopp shrieked as he danced in the air, coincidentally performing a roll and landing on one foot atop a broken Roman column on the side of the corridor.He seized the moment to lift his head, dashingly flipping up the goggles on his Sogeking mask, attempting to project the aura of a deep, unfathomable expert."Wow! Sogeking is so cool!"Chopper looked up, his eyes filled with pure admiration, completely failing to associate the Sogeking before him with the cowardly Usopp."Franky's right!"Nami grabbed Chopper by the scruff of his neck while he was still fawning over Sogeking, and dragged him along to continue forward."We can't help Mark, but we must save them before Robin is brought into the Gates of Justice! Hurry!""Wait for me...! Ah—!"Usopp, still trying to maintain his balance on the column, was jolted by Franky's heavy footsteps as he ran past. He panicked, flailing his arms, and tumbled headfirst from the second-floor height.Rooftop—"Marimo and the giraffe really did tear the tower down... Miss Nami should be fine, right?"Sanji closed his eyes, his Observation Hakispreading like invisible ripples, carefully sensing that familiar presence amidst the chaotic life forces below."Don't worry, they're fine. Their presence is stable, and they're moving further down."Mark retracted the flickering blue cleaning ring, letting out a long sigh, his face showing a hint of exhaustion and helplessness."Phew... that should do it! Inside and out, top to bottom, I've cleaned it ten times! You could use it as a mirror!"Sanji's eyebrows twitched unnaturally as he forcibly suppressed the anger sparked by the unbearable, pungent memory in his mind."Th... thanks! By the way, Mark,"He suddenly leaned in nervously, lowering his voice to ask."Did you... did you smell anything special on me just now?"Even though he had been cleaned until he was sparkling, he was still worried that a trace of "filth" had been detected by his partner."You've been acting weird since just now."Mark eyed him suspiciously."What? Did you kick that guy's crap out of him during the fight and get it all over your face?""...It was ten thousand times worse than that! It was a double blow to both spirit and body!"Sanji's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, as if recalling the most terrifying torture in the world."Fine, fine, stop right there!"Mark waved his hand hurriedly, his gaze shifting back to the immovable white figure on the other side of the bridge, his expression becoming incomparably grave."Right now, taking down this monster is the key to whether we can leave here alive."He took a deep breath, raised his voice, and shouted toward the opposite side."Hey! You mask-wearer! How much does CP0 pay per month? Working this hard? Waiting to clock out?"Opposite him, Guernica seemed not to hear the provocation, merely silently tucking the vintage pocket watch into his suit's inner pocket with meticulous movements.He looked up, his cold gaze piercing through space as he indifferently spat out three words."Ten minutes...""What? Clocking out in ten minutes? That's great!"Mark tried to disrupt the opponent's state of mind with banter."How about this, I'll have the dance trio on our ship perform a passionate belly dance for you. You go off-duty, I save my people, how about we don't get in each other's way?""The Buster Call fleet's artillery fire will blanket this island in ten minutes."Guernica's voice had no fluctuation, as if reading a cold report.Before the words faded, he leaned forward slightly, and his feet exerted sudden force!"Moonwalk!"A sonic boom was kicked out of the air as his figure instantly shot upwards, stepping continuously in the air like a ghost, rushing toward the ruins of the tower top!"Here he comes!"Sanji took a deep puff of his cigarette, flicked the butt away, straightened his slightly crooked tie with both hands, and his eyes became as sharp as a hawk's."Focus all your attention, don't drop your Observation Haki, Sanji." Mark gripped the Ink Meteor staff in his hand."This guy's speed, power, and that Shigan and Rankyaku that can hurt from a distance are all extremely dangerous.""So, I can't pin my hopes of cleaning house on those useless rookies from CP9."Guernica's voice seemed to still be echoing on the other side, but his real body had appeared directly above Mark's head like a teleportation!His speed was so fast it exceeded the limits of the naked eye!"Three minutes to finish you off."Without any flashy buildup, a simple, brutal downward axe kick, containing the power to shatter mountains and split rocks, smashed down toward the top of Mark's head like a battle axe!The leg wind compressed the air, emitting a bone-chilling shriek!"You think I'm a sick cat just because I haven't roared?"A fierce glint flashed in Mark's eyes; instead of retreating, he stepped forward half a step.At the critical moment, he tilted his head to one side, simultaneously sinking his shoulders and hips, concentrating all his strength into his shoulder, and thrusting upward like a wild bull charging!His shoulder blade slammed solidly into the ankle of Guernica's downward kick!"Bang!"A muffled thud!For an ordinary expert, this collision containing the explosive force of Baji Quan would have been enough to snap their leg bone!But as a top agent of CP0, Guernica's body control and reaction speed were at a monstrous level!The moment he was hit, his core muscles suddenly exerted force, his body twisting in mid-air like a boneless contortionist.The momentum of the downward kick was forcefully changed to an upward sweep, while his other leg, like a cannonball from the chamber, delivered a powerful front kick straight at Mark's chest!Mark's pupils constricted, and he immediately held the Ink Meteor staff horizontally in front of him to block!"Clang—!"A collision sound like a great bell rang out, and piercing sound waves swept outward!Guernica used the reaction force of the collision to perform a light backflip, landing as gracefully as a feather on a lone concrete pillar standing nearby, steady as a rock.Mark was shaken backward by that immense force for a full half-meter, the soles of his boots rubbing violently against the rough ground, making a teeth-grinding "squeak" sound."Combining eccentric martial arts with weapons... Fighting you, indeed, one cannot be distracted for even a second."Guernica commented coldly, then turned his gaze toward Sanji, who was standing ready."As for you... you have too many chaotic desires, full of openings; you don't make me want to make a move at all.""Oh?"Sanji, upon hearing this, laughed instead of getting angry, the corners of his mouth curling into a dangerous arc."Sorry, but my day job is serving happy meals to beautiful ladies. Kicking trash... is just a pastime to kill time."His eyes suddenly turned sharp."But some trash, even if their faces are kicked to a pulp, still has a mouth that's stubbornly infuriating!""Soru!"Guernica's figure blurred instantly, and the next moment, he appeared right in front of Sanji like a ghost!His index finger, covered in pitch-black Armament Haki, struck out like a viper, aiming straight for Sanji's temple!"Shigan!"The speed was extreme!Sanji relied on his combat instincts to narrowly dodge by tilting his head, but his cheek was still sliced open by the sharp wind of the finger, and the oozing blood droplets instantly stained his temple red.A chill crept up his spine, and just as cold sweat was about to break out on his forehead, Mark, who was beside him, had already moved!Mark's Observation Haki had caught the imperceptible flow of Guernica's killing intent in advance; he extended his hand like lightning, pressed it on top of Sanji's head, and shoved him downward violently!"Whoosh—!"Almost at the same time, an invisible but incomparably sharp vacuum slash — "Rankyaku" — whistled past where Sanji's head had been, cutting off a few of his golden hairs at the root!If he had been a second slower, the consequences would have been unimaginable!"Damn it... Mark... has he always been fighting monsters like this alone?"Sanji's heart shook violently. He immediately closed his eyes, no longer relying on vision, but immersing his whole mind in the perception of Observation Haki, struggling to capture the trajectories of the two afterimages moving and colliding at high speed in the air."I can't see... I can't see the specific movements at all! Rashly intervening will only make me a burden to Mark!"Intense anxiety intertwined with trust in his partner. At this moment, he cast aside all distracting thoughts, his spirit highly concentrated, and that invisible field of Observation Haki perception was becoming clear and expanding at an unprecedented speed!Bridge of Hesitation—Spandam panted heavily, his chest heaving like a broken bellows.He roughly yanked Robin's long black hair, forcing her to lift her face, which was covered in dust and blood, to face that giant gate that looked like a barrier between heaven and earth."Look clearly, carefully! Nico Robin!"Robin struggled to open her swollen eyes. Within her field of vision, that towering, pure white Gates of Justice, which seemed to support the sky, had already opened a deep crevice!Although it was just a sliver relative to the entire gate, its width was already enough for two of the Navy's largest giant warships to pass through side-by-side!Behind the gate was a pitch-black unknown sea area that swallowed all light, like the throat of a giant beast, exuding an aura of suffocating despair.The intense instinct for survival erupted like a volcano in Robin's body again, and she began to struggle desperately!The sharp pain from her scalp made tears seep from the corners of her eyes, but this struggle only stimulated Spandam's pathological nerves, and he let out a twisted, satisfied laugh."Hahaha! You can see it, right! The Gates of Justiceopening for you! Hahaha!"He raised one hand crazily toward the sky, peering through his spread fingers at the "tiny" gate that symbolized supreme achievement in his eyes."It's been too long... This road to promotion has been far too long!""But as long as I pass through that door, I, Spandam, will be the World Government's... no, the entire world's recognized hero! Hehehe... Hahaha!"He turned his head abruptly and roared at Nero, who was following behind him, carefully carrying the unconscious Merry."You better stay on high alert and watch this brat! If that situation happens again, I'll chop you into pieces and throw you into the sea to feed the sharks!""Yes! Officer Spandam! I guarantee in the name of CP9 that there will absolutely not be any more mistakes!"Nero immediately straightened his back and responded loudly with feigned respect.However, the moment Spandam turned back around, the humble expression on his face vanished instantly, replaced by undisguised contempt and disgust, and he spat silently at Spandam's back."Look! This is the road to an infinitely bright future! This is the path of a hero paved for me!"Spandam was intoxicated by his own fantasies. He then leaned down, brought his mouth close to Robin's ear, and whispered in a malicious tone that only the two of them could hear."However... for a Child of the Devil like you, behind this door... is a one-way street straight to hell! Hehehe...""I don't want to...!"Robin let out a hoarse cry from the depths of her throat; the desire to survive overwhelmed everything!She used all her strength to suddenly slam her head backward!The back of her head slammed solidly into Spandam's fragile nose bridge!"Augh—!"Caught off guard, Spandam cried out in pain and instinctively let go of her hair.Seizing the opportunity, Robin broke free and stumbled, running with all her might in the direction she came from, toward where her friends might be!However, she had only run a few steps when Nero, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines, quietly extended his foot."Bang!"Robin was tripped firmly and fell heavily onto the cold bridge deck, a piercing pain shooting through her elbows and knees."Ouch, ouch, ouch... You bastard! Stop right there!"Holding his bleeding nose, Spandam rushed over in a rage. He first kicked Nero's shin in frustration, then ran to Robin's side and delivered a vicious kick to her abdomen!"Ugh!"Robin curled up in pain.Still not satisfied, Spandam lifted his leather-shoed foot, stomped it hard onto Robin's face, and ground it down forcefully!"Cut the crap! Don't you understand by now? No matter how you struggle, it's useless! Who do you think I am? Huh?!"He looked hideous, spittle flying from his mouth."I am a hero about to go down in history! A hero of the world! I'm not like you, a worm with no hope who only deserves to rot in the gutter! Idiot! Idiot! You big idiot!"Robin's temple split open from the friction, and warm blood flowed down, blurring her vision.She bit her lower lip hard, almost drawing blood, and screamed frantically in her heart over and over again, like a prayer."Luffy... everyone... please come...!"Underground passage— "Miracle? Hehehe..."Usopp, running through the dim underground passage, adjusted his breathing while not forgetting to wave his arms and strike various poses he deemed profound."A miracle is that one-in-a-million sniping genius, the key piece gently moved on the chessboard of fate! A miracle is...""You're so noisy! Shut up and watch the road!"Nami gripped her clima-tact tightly, suppressing the urge to turn around and give the back of that chatterbox long-nose's head a heavy blow."What does this have to do with your half-baked sniping skills anyway!""You're still bragging at a time like this! It was just luck that you happened to fall onto the mechanism for the underground entrance! What's there to be proud of!"She added angrily."Do you think that was just a coincidence? Wahahaha!"Wearing his Sogeking mask, Usopp's voice sounded even more exaggerated and hollow through the mask."To tell you the truth! From the moment we set foot on this island, everything that has happened, including the discovery of this underground entrance, was all part of my, Sogeking U... *ahem*, it was all part of my meticulous plan! The current situation is all playing out according to my script!""Ah! Really? That's amazing!"Chopper looked up, his eyes sparkling with immense admiration, completely believing this nonsense."Of course! This is the strategy of a brilliant general!""Hey, since you've planned everything,"Franky's metallic voice cut in mercilessly."Then tell me, what should we do next? What is the specific action plan?""That... that of course is... of course is..."Usopp was instantly tongue-tied, stuttering for a long time. Just then, a glimmer of light appeared at the end of the passage ahead. He immediately seized it like a life-saving straw, pointing toward it with all his might to forcefully change the subject."Look! What's that!"He succeeded. Everyone's gaze was drawn to the light at the exit."Is this the exit?"Franky gave a low roar, his massive steel body the first to rush out of the passage.Before he could see the surroundings clearly, a deafening explosion came from not far away!Debris and dust scattered like an explosion!As the dust cleared slightly, a massive figure with leopard features and bulging muscles loomed in the haze, exuding a heart-palpitating sense of oppression."What's wrong? What's wrong? What happened? Is someone fighting?"Usopp also scrambled out, looking around nervously."Ah! It's Franky! And Usopp!"Luffy, who was confronting a powerful enemy in the arena, saw his friends appear suddenly and showed a look of slight surprise on his face."Luffy!"Immediately after, Chopper and Nami also rushed out of the passage one after another, and upon seeing Luffy, they shouted with surprise and joy.The expression on Luffy's face suddenly became exceptionally serious. He lunged in front of Nami, grabbed her shoulders firmly with both hands, and asked anxiously."Nami! Where are Mark and Sanji?""Eh?"Chopper widened his eyes in shock, his furry face filled with confusion and disbelief."Lu... Luffy, how did you know they encountered a powerful enemy?""Powerful enemy?" Luffy looked confused."No, the thing I want to say is much more important than encountering an Admiral!"His tone was so serious that everyone's hearts instantly jumped.Even Lucci, who was panting heavily and adjusting his stance nearby, couldn't help but prick up his ears, wanting to hear what kind of situation could be more terrifying than encountering the Navy's highest fighting power.Under the nervous gaze of everyone, Luffy scanned his friends with an unprecedented, almost sorrowful look, and then spoke word by word, in a tone announcing the end of the world:"It's... all... eaten.""...Huh?"The scene fell into a dead silence.Usopp was the first to react, hopping on his feet and asking anxiously."Eaten? What's eaten? Make yourself clear, Luffy!""My bento... it's all eaten..."As soon as Luffy finished speaking, his stomach complied by letting out a series of loud, thunderous "rumbling" sounds.He hugged his shriveled stomach aggrievedly, his face filled with "world-collapsing" despair."You idiot Captain, aaaaah!!!"The next moment, Nami, Usopp, Chopper, and Franky all roared in unison."Oh, right!"Luffy clapped his hands suddenly, as if recalling a life-saving straw, his eyes instantly lighting up."I remember! Earlier, on the rocketman, I secretly stuffed a piece of meat into Zoro's pants pocket!""I'm completely speechless!"Nami held her forehead, feeling that all her tension and worry from just now had been fed to Ink Meteor."Is that guy... Lucci?"Franky cast his gaze toward the leopard-like figure radiating a dangerous aura nearby, red light flickering in his mechanical eyes.Only then did everyone fully focus their attention on Luffy's opponent."It's really like what Zoro complained about earlier,"Usopp looked at Lucci's half-human, half-beast form and subconsciously quipped."CP9 might as well rename themselves 'CP9 Zoo'!""Lucci in this state has an aura even more powerful and dangerous than when he was at Water 7!"Nami felt the pressure radiating from Lucci. She had experienced Lucci's terror firsthand and knew how formidable he was."Robin! And Merry! They're right behind that door!"Luffy pointed toward the heavy, tightly closed wooden door at the end of the passage, his tone resolute."You guys go quickly! I'll hold off this pigeon-raising guy!""Hey, Straw Hat,"Franky folded his thick arms and offered a different opinion."In this situation, wouldn't it be more efficient for us to all go together, take him out as quickly as possible, and then go save them together?""Forget it, Franky."Nami shook her head, cutting off Franky's words, her tone filled with a hint of helplessness but also full of understanding."Luffy has always been like this. This is his fight, and he doesn't want anyone to interfere."After saying that, she walked toward the wooden door without hesitation.Seeing this, Usopp immediately followed in Nami's footsteps.Chopper pushed hard on the still-puzzled Franky."Let's go, let's go! This is the Captain's order!""Tch... then it can't be helped!"Franky pouted and ultimately chose to comply."I'll leave this Super bastard to you! Let's go!"Almost at the same time the others moved, the two in the arena also moved again!"Shave!""Gum-Gum—JET Bazooka!"Luffy and Lucci, their fists containing terrifying power, collided violently and straightforwardly once again!A violent shockwave spread outward from the two of them, kicking up a large amount of dust and debris!"Go!"In the dust, Luffy's resolute roar could be heard. His eyes, like a beast locking onto its prey, stared fixedly at Lucci opposite him."Once I send this bastard flying, I'll be right there!"Second-floor battlefield— Zoro expressionlessly pulled off the green bandana that was always wrapped around his left wrist, and with skillful and steady movements, tied it across his forehead, covering his Marimo."Anyway, looks like I'll have to speed things up a little."He muttered to himself, simultaneously raising the wado ichimonji and yodo himawari in his hands horizontally on both sides of his body, striking an offensive starting stance."Two-Sword Style: Two Slashes.""Hmph," Kaku watched his movements, a look of undisguised mockery appearing on his giraffe face."Does tying on such a small bandana really make you stronger? How ridiculous.""Who knows."The corners of Zoro's mouth curled into an arc full of wildness and fighting spirit, revealing his stark white teeth.The next moment, he exerted sudden force with his feet!
Chapter 183: Shura, the Swordsman"Hmph, do you really think tying that green cloth around your head will make you stronger?"Kaku flicked his signature rectangular nose, his words filled with the unique sense of superiority typical of a Zoan-type user."Who knows?"A wild grin spread across Zoro's face as he tied his bandana tight, his eyes instantly becoming as sharp as a drawn blade.He kicked off the ground, sending turf and soil flying, his figure launching upward like a cannonball!"Tower Climb!"Kaku remained calm, simply tilting his head back slightly, allowing the cold blade to graze just above the tip of his nose."Response: Tower Climb!"Zoro twisted his waist in mid-air, utilizing gravity to bring his twin blades down in a fierce, meteor-like strike!Kaku shifted his feet, stepping back half a pace, and once again avoided the ferocious strike by a hair's breadth."Dodge!"A horizontal slash followed immediately, the blade light sweeping across like a crescent moon!"Nose Gun!"Kaku stopped dodging. His rectangular nose was instantly coated in a layer of pitch-black Armament Haki, meeting the blade head-on!"Clang!"A piercing sound of clashing metal exploded, sending sparks flying in all directions!Zoro used the momentum to leap again, his twin blades aiming directly for that seemingly vulnerable, long neck.But Kaku's neck was unimaginably flexible, contorting and twisting like a boneless creature, causing Zoro's sure-fire strike to miss once again."Jumping up just means you've handed me an opening!"Kaku sneered, his giraffe neck acting like a whip charged with power, lashing out with a screech that tore through the air!"Bang!"Zoro was slammed hard into the ground. He hurriedly plunged his twin blades into the floor, carving out two deep trenches several meters long before barely managing to stop his momentum."It's not over yet! Tekkai: No Dead Angles!"Kaku let out a low growl. His massive body began to fold in defiance of common sense, limbs retracting and muscles tightening, until in the blink of an eye, he had compressed into a square... cube?"What the hell are you doing, you bastard?"Zoro was left stunned by the surreal sight, his battle-ready spirit dampened by the ridiculous scene."You've killed my mood! Change back, now!""You're too naive, Roronoa Zoro."The voice of the cube-shaped Kaku came out muffled, tinged with the smugness of a plan coming to fruition."Giraffes have four legs, after all.""Are you or are you not going to fight?"Veins bulged on Zoro's forehead as he roared through gritted teeth."Rankyaku!"The four short legs under the cube began to move like rapidly spinning motors."Where are you looking? The attack already started."Kaku reminded him calmly.Zoro looked up abruptly, his pupils contracting—on the ceiling, countless vacuum slashes were etched like stars, forming a constellation of death!"My slashes bounce when they hit the ceiling. From now on, they will follow you like a shadow! Pour down!""Giraffe: shigure!"In an instant, countless slashes rained down like a storm!Zoro swung his three blades, creating an impenetrable defense. The sound of clashing blades was like a torrential downpour hitting a tin roof, ringing out incessantly.However, the slashes were too dense. His legs were instantly cut by countless fine wounds, and blood quickly stained his pant legs.Meanwhile, Kaku, having turned into a cube, relied on the absolute defense of "Tekkai" to remain unscathed amidst his own rain of slashes."Busoshoku: Hardening!"Zoro roared, his arms instantly covered in pitch-black Haki. He crossed them over his head like the sturdiest shield, forcefully withstanding the seemingly endless baptism of slashes."Nose Gun!"The moment the rain of slashes showed signs of stopping, Kaku impatiently released his Tekkai. His long nose, like a spear poised to strike, silently thrust straight at Zoro's heart!Zoro's combat instincts were astonishing; he sensed the danger and quickly raised his blade to defend!"Clang!"The massive impact still caused him to stagger back several steps."Damn giraffe!"Zoro spat out a mouthful of blood, the flames burning in his eyes growing even more intense."What a tenacious man... to have even mastered Armament Haki..."Kaku's tone carried an unprecedented gravity, yet deep down, there was a hint of excitement at having encountered a true opponent."I really don't know how you monsters all managed to gather on the same ship.""...Don't look down on me. I also went through hellish training to get where I am today, you old giraffe."Zoro wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and set his three blades into an offensive stance."I am not an old giraffe!"Kaku retorted as if his tail had been stepped on."Shut up! It doesn't matter anyway."Zoro suddenly sheathed Enma and yodo himawari, gripped the wado ichimonji in his mouth with both hands, and his gaze became incredibly focused."The game ends here.""Do you take me for someone you can toy with? Then you'd better be prepared to pay with your life!"Kaku's long neck compressed like a spring to its limit, entering his strongest sniping stance."Before that, I'll smash your annoying Tekkai turtle shell to pieces!"The wado ichimonji was held vertically in front of Zoro's chest. A biting current of air swirled around him, fluttering his blood-stained clothes."You think you can break my Tekkai? With just the sword in your hand?""One Sword Style: Iai - Shishi Sonson!"Before his words had even faded, the flash of the blade appeared like a sudden clap of thunder!Zoro's figure turned into a line nearly invisible to the naked eye, crossed past Kaku, and then sheathed his sword, as if he had never moved."Rankyaku: Dragon Sever!"At the very moment the blade reached him, Kaku's powerful Observation Haki caught the lethal sharpness. Not daring to be arrogant and use Tekkai, he unhesitatingly unleashed his strongest Rankyaku, a solid, condensed blue dragon roaring as it violently collided with Zoro's Iai strike!The shockwave shaved another layer off the surrounding ground!"Hmph, I know when to use Tekkai and when not to."Kaku turned back, forcing himself to sound calm, but the cold sweat seeping from his back betrayed the shock in his heart."It seems I can't make your Tekkai admit defeat without getting serious."Zoro said calmly, drawing yodo himawari once again.The next moment, the muscles in his arms suddenly swelled like they were being inflated, veins bulging like writhing dragons, filled with explosive power."Ichi Gorilla, Ni Gorilla!""Oh! Finally giving up on technique to compete with me in pure strength?"Kaku's retracted nose, like a spring compressed to its limit, shot out violently!"Just as I intended, Nose Gun!""Ni Gorilla Slash!"Zoro swung his twin blades in unison, no flashy trajectories, only the purest, most savage power!The arc of light from the twin blades seemed as if it would crush even space itself!"Boom!"A terrifying collision sound, far exceeding the previous ones, exploded, shaking the entire floor!"...What kind of monstrous strength is this? As a Zoan user, I actually... lost in pure strength?"Feeling that irresistible force, Kaku flew backward in disbelief, smashing heavily into ruins dozens of meters away, kicking up a sky full of dust!"Looking so high and mighty, thinking you're in control of everything,"Zoro lowered his blades, breathing slightly, his gaze looking down like a victor."Someone like you probably never even imagined the miserable state of your own defeat!""Cough! Cough, cough..."Kaku struggled to stand up from the rubble, coughing violently, his eyes filled with a seriousness and ferocity never seen before."I haven't shown you yet... the true terror of my Giraffe form, fused with the essence of the Six Powers! This next move will take your life!""The hardest part of your whole body is your mouth."Zoro continued to mock him, but his grip on the sword hilts tightened, and every muscle in his body entered a state of combat readiness."Giraffe Cannon!"Kaku let out a low roar, his four limbs stomping the ground. His long neck began to retract and telescope inward, section by section, like an old-fashioned telescope!Forming a structure that looked extremely ridiculous, like a "cannon"."Hey! Are you actually taking this fight seriously?"Watching this scene that defied common sense, Zoro couldn't help but complain again."What kind of bizarre fruit ability is this!""Kyoku: Nose Gun - Giraffe Ten Thousand Shot Crossbow!"The neck, compressed to its limit, acted like a released ballista. Kaku's head launched out with a piercing screech, moving at a speed several times faster than before!Zoro's pupils shrank. He crossed his twin blades in front of him in an "X" shape and blocked with all his might!"Clang!"A tooth-aching sound of friction rang out, and Zorowas pushed sliding backward by the immense force."I told you! That long neck of yours is your biggest weakness!"Zoro roared, parrying the other's head, and swung his twin blades, intending to follow up with a fatal strike to Kaku's neck."Then you're thinking too simply!"Kaku didn't retract his neck as expected. Instead, his body began to spin rapidly, using the remaining momentum from the launch. His legs kicked up arcs of Rankyaku slashes, sweeping toward Zoro like a moving storm of blades!"Rankyaku: White Blade Dance!""What kind of bizarre biological structure is this?"Zoro was forced to retreat and dodge. Blade light and slashes collided fiercely again, and the two constantly swapped positions.The battle entered a white-hot state. Kaku's form became increasingly bizarre to adapt to the fight, even at one point causing his limbs to stretch abnormally due to excessive contraction.He proudly referred to himself as a "Four Sword Style swordsman," using the two blades in his hands in conjunction with Rankyaku.The four attacks were like a storm, at one point suppressing Zoro and forcing him to retreat repeatedly."No matter how strong your prideful giraffe power is, or your annoying neck that can retract at will, or your ridiculous Four Sword Style..."Zoro parried with all his might amidst the flurry of his three blades, panting heavily, but the flames in his eyes never went out."None of this can ever be a reason for you to defeat me, Roronoa Zoro!"The two pulled apart again. Heavy gasps were exceptionally clear in the empty floor, and their momentum continued to climb in the oppressive silence.Zoro suddenly adopted a strange starting stance, his body crouched low like a leopard ready to spring."Three Sword Style: Leopard...""Is he going to leap?"Kaku, relying on his rich combat experience, accurately predicted Zoro's intention."Giri: Yuma!"Zoro's figure truly lunged out like a leopard!However, just as Kaku used "Kami-e" to twist his body, thinking he had easily avoided the attack trajectory, Zoro's body forcibly twisted in mid-air at an angle that defied the laws of physics!He had predicted Kaku's prediction!The blade light, as if waiting there all along, flashed past!"Pfft!"A deep bloody gash burst open on Kaku's chest, and blood sprayed out!"You actually... predicted my prediction."Kaku staggered back, his face filled with incomprehensible shock. The opponent's combat talent made him feel a chill."Is that something to be shocked about?"Zoro flicked the blood off his blade, his eyes cold."You probably... have never been cut by a real swordsman, have you!"Before his words had finished, a purple-black, ominous aura began to diffuse from Zoro's body, and the temperature in the air seemed to drop a few degrees.Kaku was taken aback by this sudden change, but then his anger flared even more. His attacks came again like a storm, Rankyaku, Nose Gun, and blade slashes enveloping Zoro from all directions.Under the flurry of three blades, Zoro seemed to be struggling, facing danger at every turn."Come on! Aren't you tough-talking? Is resisting my attacks already using all your strength? You brat, you can't beat me!"Kaku shouted sternly while launching a fierce attack."You bunch of ignorant pirates, opposing the World Government is nothing but self-destruction! To dare to harbor Nico Robin and that forbidden girl, these two ominous women, is an even greater crime...""You...!"The images of Robin and Merry flashed through his mind, and the fury of seeing his companions insulted instantly ignited Zoro's killing intent. His eyes narrowed, and the purple-black Demon Aura around his body erupted, rising like tangible flames!All of Kaku's attacks came to an abrupt halt, and the arm holding his sword began to tremble violently and uncontrollably."What's going on?! What did you do?"He widened his eyes in terror. In that purple-black mist, he seemed to see the phantom of a three-headed, six-armed demon god, its indifferent pupils staring right at him!"Was... was that just an illusion?""You talk too much!"Zoro narrowed his eyes, the sharpness peering through the slits even keener than the blades themselves, chilling to the bone."It seems I must use my strongest strike to cleave you and this eerie Demon Aura in two! Greatest Wheel · Cycle Severing!"Kaku felt a fatal threat. He propped himself up with one hand and began to spin to his limit like a top. The fierce gale generated acted like countless invisible blades, shredding the surrounding ground and walls to pieces!"With the power of this strike, even that monster Lucci, I'm confident I could take him down!"Facing this terrifying slash capable of cutting through the giant tower, Zoro suddenly opened his eyes!An even more terrifying, surging aura, as if from the deepest hell, erupted from him as the center, forcing that fierce gale back!The space behind him seemed to be torn apart, revealing a dark, deep, interdimensional entrance burning with ghost fire."Demon Aura · Nine Sword Style · Asura!"The phantom of the three-headed, six-armed demon god completely merged with Zoro's figure. Asura had descended, and the nine blades glinted with cold light, emitting a pressure that made the soul tremble!"Cycle Severing!"A massive, circular slash capable of cutting the entire floor horizontally whistled out!"Hah!"In his Asura stance, Zoro unleashed all nine blades. There was no earth-shattering collision; the moment the terrifying circular slash made contact, it was as if morning mist meeting the rising sun—silently disintegrated, dissolved, and turned into countless shimmering silver specks of light!"W-what? You actually turned my 'Cycle Severing'... into mist?"Kaku's thoughts came to a complete standstill; his mind went blank. His body was pinned by that pure, overwhelming Demon Aura, unable to move even a single finger.Zoro, transformed into Asura, leaped into mid-air like a god of judgment from hell."Enduring endless suffering without complaint, this is the path of Asura!"Figures crossed; the blade light wove a net like silver shuttles. The nine blades became trajectories of death, instantly sweeping across Kaku's body."Asura: Silver Mist!"Zoro landed behind Kaku, still maintaining the half-crouched stance with three heads and six arms.As for Kaku, his giraffe form instantly dispelled, reverting to human form. He stood frozen in place, his pupils unfocused. Immediately after, dozens of intersecting bloodlines burst open across his chest and limbs, blood blooming like a tragically beautiful firework. He opened his mouth, but could make no sound, and crashed to the ground."Clang! Clang!"Zoro sheathed his blades, and the purple-black Demon Aura and the Asura phantom dissipated along with them."Swish!"His bandana was pulled off, revealing his iconic short green hair.With his back to his utterly defeated opponent, as if he had only finished a trivial matter, he spoke slowly:"There's a young shipwright named Paulie who asked me to give you a message."He paused, turned his head, and looked at the dying Kaku on the ground."He said, 'You guys seem to have been fired'.""Cough, cough..."Kaku's breathing was faint, blood constantly gushing from his mouth."Pau...lie...?"He struggled to open his heavy eyelids, his vision blurred."Is that... so... that really... puts me in a difficult spot...""As a CP9 assassin, you can't change professions."Zoro looked at him, and for once, he didn't continue to mock him, merely adding calmly:"Haven't you already successfully joined the zoo?""Ha... ha... you... you guy... you really know how to talk..."Kaku used his last ounce of strength, his trembling hand reaching into his torn clothes, groping for a key. He tried hard to raise it toward Zoro, but finally let it drop powerlessly. The key hit the blood-stained ground with a "clatter".Zoro walked over silently, bent down, and picked up the blood-stained key.He looked into the distance through the huge gap in the wall that his slash had created.That gate, symbolizing the absolute authority of the World Government and isolating everything, the Gates of Justice, had slowly swung open, revealing the despair-inducing, mountain-like, terrifying thickness behind it, as well as the deep, unknown darkness beyond the gate.At this moment, the massive bridge connecting the Tower of Justice and the Gates of Justice had fully risen, and the mechanical roaring finally fell silent."Hehehehahaha! It's open! It's finally open!"Spandam listened to the final mechanical locking sound that announced the completion of the passage, and looked at the straight, wide, magnificent road ahead leading directly to that symbol of the World Government, ecstatic.He almost trembled as he took out the transponder snail, took a deep breath, and said happily into the receiver:"Gatekeepers of Justice! Are you ready?"A respectful but slightly dull response came from the transponder snail:"Yes, Officer Spandam, the escort ship has reached the designated position and is ready to receive you at any time.""Idiot! Who asked you about that!"Spandam's fury was instantly ignited, and he roared at the transponder snail, spittle flying,"I told you to immediately! Right now! All of you get out here, line up at the gate! Salute me! The hero, Lord Spandam, is about to pass through with a high-profile criminal! Do you understand?""Ye... yes! Very sorry! We will prepare the honor guard immediately!"The voice on the other end of the transponder snailsounded panicked."Click!"Spandam hung up the transponder snail roughly, his twisted smile a mixture of triumph and disdain,"They really are a bunch of hopeless idiots."He spat, then turned his gaze to Robin, who seemed to have lost her soul.He grabbed Robin's black hair fiercely, forcing her to lift her pale face, and forcefully twisted her line of sight toward the Gates of Justice, which stood like a barrier between heaven and earth."Hey! Look clearly, Nico Robin! That is your entrance!" His voice was shrill with excitement.Spandam leaned his mouth close to Robin's ear: "Do you see those figures moving by the gate?""Those, apart from the idiots guarding the gate, are elites from Marineford! Among them are monsters of the level of Marine Admiral candidates! You'd better extinguish that pathetic flame of hope of yours, flickering like a candle in the wind, as soon as possible! Ahahaha!"His wild laughter echoed crazily on the empty bridge, unbearably harsh.In Robin's pupils, the giant gate that swallowed all light was reflected. A cold sense of despair spread instantly from her feet to her whole body, making her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave.Her steps staggered backward uncontrollably, and then, a strong impulse stemming from the instinct of life overwhelmed everything—she turned around suddenly, used all her remaining strength, and ran for her life in the direction she came from, regardless of anything else!"Whoa there! Where do you think you're running to now!"Spandam was stunned for a moment, then roared in fury. He lunged forward, grabbed Robin's flowing long hair tightly again, and dragged her back in front of him."I am a compassionate person, but there's no help for it." He gripped her hair tightly, leaned his mouth to Robin's ear again, and lowered his voice,"Who told you that you have no value in living, so you'd better just die!"The word "die" rang in her mind like the funeral bell of a final judgment, completely shattering Robin's teetering sanity.Her eyes widened suddenly, and she erupted with unprecedented strength, her body twisting and struggling violently! —"Rip!"A crisp sound of fibers breaking; a tuft of scalp and long hair stained with blood was forcibly torn from Robin's head and left in Spandam's hand."You woman!"Spandam looked at the tuft of severed hair in his hand, stained with slippery blood, threw it on the ground with disgust, and immediately chased after her again."I don't want to die, I don't want to die, I don't want to die here."Robin ran desperately, her vision blurred by tears mixed with blood, muttering to herself repeatedly as she fled.Spandam behind her was like a demon claiming a life. With a fierce pounce, relying on his weight advantage, he easily pinned the slender Robinagainst the cold, rough edge of the bridge railing.Spandam grabbed the rest of Robin's hair with one hand and pulled upward with force,"You cut it out, get up... get up!"He exerted force repeatedly, only to find that Robin's body was as if welded to the bridge deck, not moving an inch."How can I not pull her up?" Spandam craned his head, his face full of confusion and impatience,"What's going on?"He tilted his head irritably and looked down over the railing, only then discovering the reason—Robin had actually used her white teeth to bite firmly onto the edge of the stone bridge!"You actually won't let go of the stone bridge with your teeth; you really are a woman who doesn't give up easily, it's hateful!"Spandam cursed while pulling Robin's hair even harder, almost frantically, trying to make her let go."This attachment to life is truly unsightly, pathetic to the point of being base, when you are clearly a sinner. Only by dying can you bring people happiness!"He pulled Robin's hair with all his might, every pull bringing the excruciating pain of tearing scalp."At this point, who are you putting on this tear-jerking performance for? Get up!"'I'm actually so afraid of death right now; I don't want to die.'Robin's heart screamed silently. The feeling of her teeth embedded in the stone was so clear and painful; this pain actually made her clearly feel her will to still struggle for survival.'Everyone, come save me.'Just at the moment Robin made this last prayer in her heart—A shrill whistle that tore through the sky, carrying an incomparably resolute meaning, came from afar, as if passing through heavy obstacles, precisely responding to her call!"Special Attack: Piercing Star.""Pfft!"The ferocious and triumphant laughter on Spandam's face instantly froze. His body stiffened suddenly, and with an expression of unbelievable astonishment, he collapsed limply.
Chapter 184: Successful Rescue, Arrival of the Buster Call."Pfft!"The shrill whistle of a bullet tearing through the air and the dull thud of flesh being pierced rang out almost simultaneously.Spandam, who had been strutting arrogantly while escorting Robin and Merry, didn't even understand what had happened before he collapsed to the ground, a gruesome, through-and-through bloody hole in his cheek."Of... Officer?"The newcomer, Nero, was terrified out of his wits by this sudden turn of events.He looked around in a panic, the hand holding Merrytrembling."Who is it? Who did this? How could they break through Lucci's defense!"His question was answered immediately by action."Special Attack: Piercing Star!"Another sound of air being torn apart struck!Nero felt a piercing pain in the hand holding Merry.The bullet accurately shot through his palm, forcing him to let go.Merry dropped onto the bridge deck with a "plop.""Ah! It hurts! My hand!" Nero howled, clutching his hand.However, his pain came to an abrupt end."Lightning Spear!"Nami's cold voice was like a judgment.A blazing spear of lightning erupted instantly, accurately piercing Nero's heart!His body stiffened, horror frozen on his face, and he fell heavily to the ground, lifeless.The smoke cleared, and four figures resolutely stepped onto the Bridge of Hesitation."Every... one...?"Robin murmured to herself, almost unable to believe her eyes.At her most desperate moment, they had actually come...Memories flooded back like a tide:Saul's cry from his frozen body, "You must live! You will meet companions who will protect you!"The clumsy invitation from Mark and Luffy at Whiskey Peak;The vow from her companions in Alabasta to protect her no matter what;And at this very moment, her companions were willing to declare war on the World Government for her...Warm moments of their life together also struck her frozen heart, and tears flowed uncontrollably."Ugh... urgh..."At this moment, Spandam, his cheek pierced, wobbled and woke up.The intense pain and the hole made his speech slurred.He struggled to pull out a transponder snail:"Save... save me! All units... immediately... board the bridge and provide support! Immediately, hurry!"This desperate cry pulled Robin violently from her warm memories back to the cold reality.Just as he finished shouting, Nami rushed in front of him like a thunderstorm.Lightning symbols danced in her eyes:"Get lost!"The clima-tact struck him hard with a whistling wind, sending him flying again!"Ah! Officer! Are you alright?" The voice of a Marinecame from below the Gates of Justice, but at this moment, the companions didn't care at all."Robin! Merry!"Usopp, Franky, and Chopper all rushed to their side, shielding the two tightly in the center.Almost simultaneously, "Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!" several swift figures used the high speed of "Shave" to instantly board the bridge from the direction of the Gates of Justice!The Marineford support troops had arrived!"Damnable pirates, actually provoking the World Government and injuring the commander of CP9.""Open fire, kill everyone except the mission targets.""Long nose! We'll hold the front!" Franky roared, his huge steel body blocking the front."Understood! If they dare to show their heads, they'll get a taste of my power!"Usopp instantly entered sniper mode, his slingshot aimed at the Marines boarding the bridge."Oh, right, Nami! Here are the keys!"Franky tossed the four keys to Nami.Nami caught them accurately and immediately rushed to Robin's side."Hold on, Robin!" She tried the keys with trembling hands.The first one, wrong!The second one, wrong!"Chopper! Try Merry's shackles first!"Nami handed the two keys she had tried to Chopper, who had run over."Be careful, don't touch the Sea Stone directly!"Chopper nodded vigorously, carefully took the keys, avoided the metal parts of the shackles, and ran to try to open the shackles on Merry's feet."Click!"When Nami tried the third key, the lock finally turned!The Sea Stone handcuffs on Robin's wrists popped open!"Clang," the handcuffs fell to the ground.Robin looked at her own hands; the feeling of her power returning made her eyes glisten with tears."We did it!" Nami shouted excitedly."Nami..."Robin was teary-eyed and hugged Nami tightly."Thank you...""I got it open on my end too!"Good news came from Chopper's side as well; the shackles on Merry's ankles were successfully unlocked.However, when Nami and Chopper used the last remaining key, and then re-tried all four keys to open the handcuffs on Merry's wrists, none of them worked."It's no use! None of them open it!" Nami said anxiously."If all four don't work... then the one that unlocks Merry's handcuffs must be the fifth key!"Nami judged immediately."That key is with Zoro! He's still at the Tower of Justice!"On the other end of the bridge, Franky was already locked in a fierce battle with a Marine captain.Although Usopp's sniping had temporarily suppressed the other soldiers, the pressure was clearly growing.Nami didn't hesitate to pull out the transponder snail and quickly connected:"Blu... blu...""Click!""Mark! Can you hear me? It's an emergency!"She spoke extremely fast, her voice particularly clear amidst the artillery fire and shouts:"Robin has been successfully rescued!""But the Sea Stone handcuffs on Merry's wrists won't open; the key must be with Zoro!""Marineford's elite have already boarded the bridge to provide support, and we're being held up!""You guys need to finish the battle as soon as possible, get the key, and come join us! Hurry!"From the other end of the transponder snail came Mark's grave response:"Understood! I'm aware of the situation! We'll be there soon."Just as he finished speaking, Mark slashed his right hand through the air, and a brilliant seven-colored rainbow light instantly tore through space, constructing a short-lived but stable passage between the top of the Tower of Justice and the distant Bridge of Hesitation.The rainbow light flowed, dreamlike and illusory."Zoro, Sanji,"Mark's voice carried an irrefutable decisiveness."Nami and the others are facing a strong enemy and need immediate support. You go ahead; leave this place to me.""Can you handle it alone?"Sanji clashed a heavy kick against Guernica's fierce slash, used the momentum to retreat to Mark's side, his brow furrowed."How about we leave this Marimo behind? I'm enough!"On the other side, Zoro danced with his three swords, his slashes turning into blue, red, and white intertwined ribbons of netherfire, wrapping around Guernica as if they had a life of their own."Three Sword Style: Netherfire Dance!"However, Guernica's figure leapt and rolled through the ribbons like a ghost, every time a slash was about to hit him,his body would twist with incredible flexibility, using "Paper Art" to skillfully deflect the force,and for those he couldn't completely avoid, he would meet them head-on with limbs covered in Armament Haki, actually neutralizing all of Zoro's fierce attacks.Immediately after, he countered with a "Tempest Kick: Bird of Triumph," a huge bird-shaped slash whistling out, forcing Zoro back several steps."Tsk, is this the strength of CP0?"Zoro's eyes were grave as never before; he shook his slightly numb arm, his gaze glancing toward Mark."As expected, they aren't on the same level as those guys below.Mark, I admit you're strong, but facing a monster like this, I think it's best if the three of us join forces to take him down first."Mark was about to respond when another voice interrupted."The World Government severely underestimated the danger level of your group."Guernica finally spoke, his voice sounding cold and indifferent through his mask.He leisurely pulled his hands, which had been in his trouser pockets, out and gently adjusted the brim of his white hat."If not for the fact that this mission involves that forbidden race, sending me to deal with a rookie pirate crewwould be an insult to CP0. But it's good that I came; otherwise, it would be bad to let you grow."He paused, his tone carrying the air of a condescending judgment:"No matter how strong you are, give up your pointless struggle; you have no hope whatsoever.""The World Government has given the highest level of priority to this 'escort' mission; even sending an Admiral to escort it personally would be within the normal scope."Mark took a step forward, his figure firmly blocking in front of Zoro and Sanji."You heard it too." His voice was not loud."Nami and Robin need your support, and Merry is still waiting for the key."He slowly closed his eyes, and a dangerous and oppressive aura began to permeate around him."I still have one last trump card. If you stay here... it will only tie my hands."Zoro and Sanji looked at each other, both seeing a momentary struggle in the other's eyes, which then turned into resolution.They trusted their companions as they trusted the swords in their hands and the kicking techniques at their feet."Let's go!"The two no longer hesitated, flashed away, and stepped into the colorful Rainbow Passage, disappearing.Guernica did not move to stop them, his gaze deep beneath his white mask—Facing three formidable opponents at the same time, he had no guarantee of victory. Defeating them one by one was the best strategy."Wait a moment!"Mark suddenly turned his head, looking toward the end of the passage that was about to dissipate.Zoro and Sanji, who had already entered the passage, paused.Mark's voice carried an unprecedented solemnity: "I'm counting on you!""Leave it to us!" Two short responses came back.Immediately, the Rainbow Passage closed completely.Mark slowly turned back, and when he looked at Guernica again, those eyes that were originally clear had become as cold as ten-thousand-year-old ice, as if even the surrounding air was about to freeze."Companions, the Franky Family, the shipwrights, and even those Marines..."Mark's voice sounded as if it came from the abyss, spitting out word by word."In this vicinity... besides you and me, there shouldn't be anyone else, right?""What are you trying to say?"Guernica replied calmly, but his body had unconsciously leaned forward slightly, entering a state of complete vigilance."CP0..."Mark almost chewed on these three words, bloodshot veins instantly filled his eyes, and a tangible scarlet killing intent soared into the sky!His black hair, starting from the roots, rapidly turned grayish-white at a speed visible to the naked eye, and then transformed into a blinding snowy white!"You... have kept me waiting for so long!""Hmm?"Guernica's voice, which had always been calm as an ancient well, finally showed a ripple. He took his hands completely out of his pockets, his body arched like a cheetah ready to pounce, and coldly demanded:"This killing intent... you want to kill me? Who exactly are you?"Deep in Mark's mind, the connection with the system was instantly established:"Char, limit removal, killing intent... release!"Ever since he recovered those fragmented memories on Amnesia Island, his hatred for the Celestial Dragons had long been deep in his bones.And the most loyal lackeys of the Celestial Dragonsright before his eyes, CP0, were the indirect culprits behind his mother's tragic death!The suppressed anger and bone-deep hatred of the past erupted completely at this moment, like a volcano!"White hair?"Guernica watched as Mark's hair instantly turned snow-white, dancing wildly amidst the surging killing intent; for the first time, an expression of disbelief appeared on his face beneath the mask."Hahaha—!"Mark let out a laugh filled with madness and bloodlust, a sound completely at odds with his usual adorable face.His face remained that adorable baby face, but his smile now was evil and hideous. In those eyes, only the most primitive and pure desire for slaughter remained, devoid of any trace of human emotion!The Ink Meteor in his hand began to squirm and melt like a living creature, turning into black liquid metal that flowed back up his arm and rapidly covered his entire body!This black fluid seemed to possess a life of its own, surging and shaping itself on his skin, finally solidifying into a terrifying suit of black lion armor!The chest plate was a roaring lion's head, the shoulder guards were sharp lion claws, and the armor plates covering his body were layers of overlapping black dragon scales that shimmered with a ghostly light!A barbaric and violent aura swept outward!"Slaughter Mode... activated!"The next second!Guernica had already pushed his Observation Hakito the limit, foreseeing countless future fragments in his vision where he was torn to pieces!He caught Mark's movement—fast! Fast enough to surpass the limits of "Soru"!He gave everything to execute a "Soru" toward the back, yet he still felt a chill across his chest!"Slash—!"Five deep, bone-exposing lacerations tore from his left shoulder down to his right abdomen, and blood sprayed out instantly!Mark's figure was now floating in mid-air, his white hair dancing wildly like demonic flames.He slowly raised his right hand, which was covered in metallic steel claws, and seductively licked the warm blood from the tips of the claws with a sinister smile of intoxication and cruelty on his face."Hybrid form? No... what kind of monster are you?"Guernica endured the excruciating pain and tore off his tattered coat, revealing his lean, muscular torso.He looked up, locking eyes with the eerie figure in the air—black steel wings flapping slowly, hands covered in hideous steel claws, scarlet eyes devoid of any emotion, save for that sinister smile on his lips that sent shivers down one's spine."This is not good...!"Guernica's heart sank. He turned his hands into claws, and a thick layer of Armament Haki, like black ink, covered them as he prepared for the fight."Soru!""Die!"The two figures vanished once again!The next moment, a terrifying shockwave erupted from the center of their collision!"Rumble—!!!"The top floor of the Tower of Justice, which had stood for centuries, was wiped away as if by an invisible giant hand in this clash of inhuman power; bricks and stones disintegrated, pillars shattered, turning into a sky full of dust and debris!Above the rolling dust, there was no place left to stand.Only two figures, one white and one black, transformed into beams of light, were colliding and crossing paths at speeds the naked eye could barely track!Every collision erupted with a deafening sound of clashing metal, exploding into ripples of shockwaves that distorted the air!The white was the light and shadow of Guernicapushing his Six Powers and Haki to the limit.The black was Mark, transformed into a beast of slaughter, swearing to tear everything apart!Bridge of Hesitation—"Gunpowder Star Barrage!"Usopp was like an untiring sniper turret, his special projectiles falling like a fierce storm, suppressing the Marines attempting to force their way onto the bridge at the bridgehead. The flames of the explosions and the smoke temporarily formed a barrier."Left Hand Weapon!""Franky Fireball!"Franky's massive mechanical arm fired bullets aggressively, and then he spat out roaring flames straight into the enemy ranks!Meanwhile, several figures used the high speed of "Soru" to forcefully break through the barrage; they were the Marine elites rushing over from the transport ship!"Watch closely, rookie! This is a real battlefield!"A muscular and imposing Marine Colonel, wearing a composed smile, patted the shoulder of a young pink-haired Marine beside him.Before the words had even faded, his figure flickered, turning into an afterimage as he vanished from his spot. The next instant, he landed steadily on the bridge deck like a rock!"Strong Right!"Franky's mechanical fist shot out with a whistling sound, aimed directly at the burly Colonel who seemed to be the leader!However, the Colonel displayed astonishing combat instincts, dodging sideways at the critical moment, then tapping his toes to land precisely on Franky's flying fist. He then charged forward along the chain connected to the fist as if he were walking on flat ground!"Wha... what?" A trace of surprise flashed in Franky's eyes.Just at this critical moment—"Bang!"A dull yet powerful impact sounded!The charging figure was sent flying back even faster than he had come, as if struck by an invisible heavy hammer, crashing back onto the deck of the transport ship and sending up a spray of wood splinters!"It's Merry! Nice work!"Usopp shouted excitedly, giving a thumbs up in Franky's direction.Chopper only then realized that Merry, who had been staying by its side receiving simple treatment, was nowhere to be seen."So that's it... that's why even your feet had to be cuffed with Sea Stone?"Franky adjusted his sunglasses and looked at the tiny figure that had quietly appeared on his shoulder, his tone filled with admiration."The power of this Klabautermann is truly... Super!"Merry's hands were still bound in front of her chest by Sea Stone handcuffs, the cold metallic gleam in stark contrast to her petite figure.However, she stood straight, her small face filled with an inviolable determination, her gaze as sharp as a knife."Since I've already been exposed," her crisp voice carried a coldness that belied her appearance."Then there's no need for restraint! I am... extremely, extremely angry!""Robin! It looks like the Marines have deployed their real elites. Can you still fight?"Nami, supporting the recently rescued and still weak Robin, asked anxiously.Robin gently pulled her arm from Nami's support and steadied herself.She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. Her face was no longer filled with despair and sadness, but instead blossomed once again with that intellectual and composed smile."Of course," she said, crossing her arms in front of her chest, her tone calm but full of strength."I am the historian of the Straw Hat Pirates.""Great!"Nami's spirits were greatly lifted. She slammed her clima-tact onto the ground, and electrical bubbles began to swirl around the staff."Before Zoro and the others arrive with the keys, let's... have a blast!"On the deck of the transport ship."Hey! Colonel... Colonel! Are you okay?!"Koby ran over in a panic, watching the superior who had been so high-spirited while teaching him just moments ago, now struggling to get up from the shattered deck in a pathetic state."Are those... Mr. Luffy's crewmates?"Koby looked toward the figures standing on the bridge, his eyes filled with shock."They're really so strong! Right, Helmeppo?"He habitually looked to his side, only to be stunned to find it empty."Huh? Helmeppo, where are you?"At this moment, inside a barrel piled with miscellaneous items, Helmeppo was hugging his head, trembling like a leaf, muttering incessantly:"Seriously, Vice Admiral Garp told us to come and learn, but this is basically a suicide mission!""Can't see me... can't see me... please don't find me..."The battle on the Bridge of Hesitation broke out in full force!"Damn it! Focus fire on that masked long-nosed sniper first!"A Marine officer, who had just crawled out of the smoke of the explosion with his face blackened, roared. He had clearly realized the threat of Usopp's long-range support."That orange-haired woman who can manipulate lightning is also extremely troublesome!""No! The priority targets are Nico Robin and that little girl in handcuffs! Catch them!""Die, pirates!"Facing the Marine elites pouring in like a tide, the counterattack of the Straw Hat erupted instantly!"Smoke Star!"Usopp fired his special ammunition first, and thick white smoke instantly enveloped the bridgehead. The Marines charging in the front were immediately choked into coughing violently, their vision severely obstructed."Hundred Flower Bloom!"Robin elegantly waved her crossed arms. Within the smoke, countless arms bloomed like flowers, precisely grabbing the ankles of the elites. Several men in the front were caught off guard and immediately tripped over each other, their formation thrown into chaos."Nail Gun: Franky Super Injection!"Franky puffed out his cheeks like a human machine gun, and countless sharp steel nails whistled out of his mouth, covering the fallen enemies!"Tekkai!"The quick-reacting Marines immediately used their Six Powers to defend, and the nails clattered against their bodies with a crisp "ding-ding-clang.""Oh? Tekkai?"Nami curled her lips into a confident smile and lightly tossed a shining electrical bubble into the air."Then let the navigator lady check whether your 'Tekkai' training is up to standard!"Above the soldiers' heads, Nami had quietly arranged a low, dark cloud, with lightning snakes slithering within it!"Thunderbolt Tempo!""Crack—!"A blinding bolt of lightning struck down aggressively, slamming precisely into the crowd!The dazzling lightning instantly swallowed the area, and screams rose one after another.After the powerful current rampaged through, more than half of the Marine elites lay on the ground, charred and unconscious.Nami stroked her clima-tact, looking at the survivors who were struggling to crawl up, their bodies still twitching slightly, and said mockingly:"It seems your Tekkai training is really poor! You can't even defend against this little bit of lightning."However, the moment she finished speaking—"Boom—!!!"A loud noise, far deeper and more magnificent than any explosion before, as if coming from the depths of hell, suddenly resounded from the direction of Enies Lobby!The entire Bridge of Hesitation trembled slightly from this loud noise!The color instantly drained from Robin's face. She whipped her head around to look in the direction of the sound, her eyes filled with an indelible terror stemming from the deepest part of her childhood memories."It's... the Buster Call!"