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Grand Line, Sabaody Archipelago.
Boom!
Bang bang!
"Aaahhhhh!"
"Counterattack! Drive them away!"
"Fire! Sink that ship!"
The cannons roared,and the noise was deafening.
Once again, the smoke of cannonfire descended upon this haven of Celestial Dragons, not far from the shore. The pirates disguised as merchant ships couldn't fathom how they were exposed.
Facing the sudden attack by the Marines, most of them were caught off guard and shattered into pieces by the futuristic weapons and Pacifista.
"Hmph, serves them right!"
In the port of Area 44 of the Sabaody Archipelago, Sentomaru, shouldering a giant axe, watched the chaos of the "merchant ships" scrambling to fire back. After feeling satisfied, a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes.
"That informant is really something, isn't he?"
"The old folks haven't received any messages, yet he knew so clearly?"
Sentomaru naturally didn't know about the deal between Sengoku and Katakuri. He had only received a notification from Headquarters that an informant had informed them of an undercover fleet belonging to the BIG MOM Pirates arriving at Sabaody recently, intending to flank the Marines from the front and rear.
As a seasoned veteran, Sentomaru had his own insights into identifying pirates. When he realized that these were indeed pirates disguised as merchant ships, he was understandably shocked.
But...
"Well, why bother thinking so much about it!"
"If the opportunity comes knocking, I won't hold back!"
Grinning, Sentomaru gripped his axe, his steps turning into afterimages as he moved swiftly.
Soru!
Geppo!
Rokushiki Technique - Rushing Thunder Connected Steps!
Rowen's appearance had sparked a trend within the Marines to study how to confront speed-oriented enemies. Consequently, Sentomaru's long-stalled Rokushiki training was back on the agenda.
This was a new technique he learned after consulting with Zephyr. Leveraging his extraordinary physique, he overloaded Geppo with inertia, bursting forth with speeds comparable to bullets in a straight line!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Moving through the air in a continuous flash, Sentomaru exhibited none of the normal pauses characteristic of Geppo. The sound of explosions linked together in a "Bang," instantly reaching the deck of a merchant ship.
"Die!"
Walking through the air alone!
From a distance, Sentomaru held his axe in his left hand, his right hand spread open like a palm, striking the pirates clustered together in front of him.
Boom!
Coating his hands with Busoshoku Haki (Armament Haki), with his motion, a burst of air cannonball surged forth like a raging tide, unstoppable.
The pirates on the deck didn't even have time to react. Those struck were sent flying high, their chests sunken, blood flowing from their mouths, and their survival chances slim.
Boom... Crack!
The deafening sound of fracture echoed, and white waves splashed!
As if struck by an invisible giant rock, the merchant ship was hit and instantly collapsed, bending and breaking at the point of impact.
With just one move, a Pirate Ship was destroyed!
"Wow, the Thunder Stimulation Device is really handy!"
Observing the destruction he caused, Sentomaru felt a chill run down his spine.
Just then...
"New Year's Cake Edge Bullet!"
Suddenly, the sound of wind rang in his ears. Startled, Sentomaru raised his large axe, holding it in front of himself.
Bang! Bang!
Crash!
"What incredible strength!"
The unimaginable force surged through his body along the axe blade. Caught off guard, Sentomaru's hand was torn, and blood beagn to flow.
With the unsupported axe head falling, it struck his face, sending him flying.
Thud!
Landing on a gradually sinking shipwreck, Sentomaru stood up, his expression grave.
"Who are you..."
"Sweet Commander, Charlotte Katakuri!!"
On the distant deck, a tall man wielding a trident calmly looked in their direction.
He was twice as tall as Sentomaru, standing at over five meters. Underneath his open jacket, his muscles were tight and defined, resembling steel and iron.
It was none other than the High-Level executive of the Yonko Pirate Crew, known as the "Minister of Flour," Charlotte Katakuri!
Recognizing Katakuri, Sentomaru showed no surprise. He calmly shifted his gaze, looking at the heavily damaged fleet, taking a deep breath.
"Retreat, scatter, and flee!"
"No chance!"
Sentomaru erupted, enduring the pain from his torn hands. With heavy steps, he crushed the wreckage of the ship beneath his feet.
Using the recoil force, he charged straight towards Katakuri.
"Take this axe strike!"
"Hmph!"
Facing Sentomaru's descending axe, Katakuri stood firm, raising his trident "Mole" above his head with one hand.
Clang!
As the axe and trident clashed, a multitude of sparks burst forth in the air, the sound of metal echoing.
Feeling the immense power, Katakuri's heart tightened.
"I remember he's just Vegapunk's bodyguard, a regular officer in the Marines without much real power, right?"
Katakuri thought sadly, "He's this strong?!"
This level of power might not be much to him, but reflecting on Totto Land, Katakuri realized that aside from a few brothers around his age, no one else was a match for Sentomaru.
"The Marines are indeed formidable!"
Katakuri reaffirmed his thoughts.
The era of the Yonko was truly coming to an end.
...
While the skirmish unfolded in the Sabaody Archipelago, in the Florian Triangle Sea, on a terrifying three-masted sailboat, another battle had just ended.
"Huff... Huff..."
With his body supported by Kikoku's scabbard, Law leaned against a broken wall, his chest heaving as he gasped for air.
"Finally, is it over?"
Before him lay the battered and unconscious body of Black, covered in bruises and wounds, his face swollen and bruised, devoid of any semblance of good flesh.
He was none other than the host of this place, the former bounty of 320,000,000 Belly, Oka Shichibukai, known as "Moonlight" Moria!
"Hehe, congratulations, Trafalgar San. You defeated Moria. The government will surely invite you to continue his Shichibukai position."
A charming voice sounded from nearby as a black-haired woman, wearing a lace shirt and tight jeans, approached with graceful steps.
Her skin exuded a healthy wheatish tone, her features delicate, but not the kind that dazzles at first sight.
Yet upon closer inspection, one would sense an indescribable charm about her.
It was the combination of her rich knowledge and well-proportioned figure, a blend of cold and warmth, ice and fire, that exuded a mature charm.
Robin's eyes showed a hint of surprise.
Ever since Crocodile's downfall, she had finally settled on Moria as her next refuge. She was very familiar with his strength.
As a veteran Shichibukai, Moria's strength was undeniable.
His base, managed for a decade, was teeming with the Zombie Army, as formidable as ever.
Especially with the corpse of the "Demon" Oars, once unleashed, it was virtually unstoppable.
But even so, this unknown rookie pirate standing before her had still managed to defeat him.
Perhaps...
Joining him wouldn't be a bad idea.
Robin's gaze shifted as she silently pondered.
Law took a slow breath and glanced at her.
"Invite me to take on the role of Shichibukai? I highly doubt that."
"Huh?"
Robin felt something was amiss and stopped in her tracks. "Why would you say that?"
"Two years ago, Marine Admiral Aokiji defeated Crocodile and then took down Doflamingo, exposing their wolfish ambitions, bringing shame upon the title of Shichibukai."
"As a crucial part of the government's balance of power in the Three Great Powers of the Sea, the result was a disgrace. The higher-ups have long been dissatisfied."
Marine Admiral Aokiji!
Hearing this magical title, Robin's mind wandered.
But she quickly regained her composure and asked, "So what do you mean by that?"
Could it be that the government intended to abolish the Shichibukai system?
No, that couldn't be!
To this, Law grinned mischievously.
"What I mean is, simply defeating Moria isn't enough to become a Shichibukai!"
"Do you agree, Devil Child Nico Robin?"
Swish!
Robin's eyes widened instantly. She wasn't foolish and immediately understood the hidden meaning behind Law's words.
Defeating Moria wasn't enough, so... what about her, the Devil Child?
"Asshole! Have you forgotten who helped you infiltrate here?!"
Robin gritted her teeth in anger, trembling all over.
"Sorry, I'm a pirate!"
Law grinned and raised his palm, fingers spread wide. "ROOM!"
Law wasn't the avenger he once was in the original story, a mere pirate.
With his greatest enemy dealt with, Law had decided to follow Rowen and make his goals his own, with a higher sense of purpose.
So in Law's eyes, someone like Nico Robin, who could understand ancient texts, was definitely an unexpected factor detrimental to Rowen's plan.
Strike fast after the kill!
"Shambles..."
"But devilish! Treinta Fleur Clutch!"
Knowing she was no match, Nico Robin refused to give up and retaliated on the spot.
Bang!
Just then, a massive air cannonball descended from the sky, crashing heavily between the two.
"Ah!"
As the cannonball hit the ground, heaven burst and earth cracked.
The attacks of both individuals were instantly dispersed, the terrifying force causing the ground to explode, soil and rock fragments scattering in all directions.
Unable to dodge in time, Law was struck by the impact, spitting out a large pool of blood as he flew out.
Hovering in midair, watching the towering figure rise slowly, Law's pupils suddenly contracted.
"Who are you?!"
(End of this chapter)