"Vongola Primo..."
Geno approached Giotto step by step and said in a deep voice, "You've fought a gallant fight against Shiki. Then, you managed to keep up wih Tengu, Okuri, and Demon Spade. We finally managed to corner you with our relentless attack and seal the deal with Okuri's power. You are indeed a strong man worthy of respect. But unfortunately, you shouldn't have opposed the World Nobles. Had you mind your own business, we wouldn't set our eyes on you even if you caused chaos in New World."
"Do you know why so many forces have gathered to attack Vongola Family this time? It's because many World Nobles hope to see a sinner like you receive the punishment you deserve. Although the Five Elders usually don't care about most things that happen on this world, they possess the world's most terrifying power, which is... authority."
"When they decide to act, the entire World Government will do everything for them! That's why the Celestial Dragons are the rulers of this world—the Celestial Dragons! When Rocks Pirates were at their prime, they also made a grave mistake, provoking the World Nobles, and their ultimate fate was complete annihilation!"
As a high-ranking CP0, Geno was well aware of the ulterior motives behind the attack on Vongola Family. He knew why the Five Elders had sent him with Demon Spade. Was it because Demon Spade had something to offer as a Seven Warlord of the Sea? Or was it because the Heavenly Yaksha was a former Celestial Dragon? That was certainly possible, but that couldn't be all there was to it. CP0 served as the World Nobles' most powerful shield, and only World Nobles could convince the Five Elders to make a move, and Big Mom's involvement played a certain role in this. That was because Big Mom had a friend in Underworld; The Queen of Pleasure District, Stussy!
The joint operation of World Government, Marines, and Underworld suddenly made perfect sense because of that.
"Primo!" G, who had noticed the situation, immediately turned around and was about to come to Giotto's aid.
"Who says you can get up and leave? Even though I'm no match against you, I won't let you leave so easily! Life Return!" Seeing that G intended to come to Giotto's aid, Tengu immediately used his Life Return to boost his power before launching relentless attacks at G. This put him at great risk, but if he could keep this Storm Guardian at bay, his boss would deal wih Vongola Primo, and their mission would be accomplished.
For the World Nobles, the survival or destruction of Vongola Family wasn't important. They merely wanted to make an example out of Gioto to this world as someone who dared to defy the 'Gods', just like what they did to Fisher Tiger!
"Damn!" G couldn't help but curse. At such a critical moment, his opponent became really persistent, making it impossible for him to help Giotto.
"I'd like to help too, but this fat lady seems to have limitless stamina. She won't let me leave no matter what I say. As soon as I use turn into lightning, she attacks with Color of Arms Haki from all directions!" Lampow said as Big Mom wouldn't let him slip past her. Even if he tried to force his way out, he would sustain severe injuries before he could shake her off, and he would be unable to help Giotto anyway at the end of the day.
Even Streussen was considering to persuade Big Mom to stop. After all, they didn't know what the World Government was up to, but…
Big Mom didn't listen at all!
The reason for this difference in thinking lied in their respective perspectives. Streussen believed that they should conserve their strength since the World Government was now in their midst. However, in Big Mom's opinion, the existence of Vongola Family posed a greater threat than the World Government. Even if they couldn't completely crush Vongola Family in this battle, weakening them significantly should be enough to satisfy her.
In her opinion, the World Government wouldn't lay a hand on her even after they were done with Vongola Family. Even if Vongola Family was weakened and Vongola Primo was truly killed after this battle, this Family would still be able to rival the other two Emperors in terms of power. Therefore, picking a fight with Big Mom Pirates was clearly an irrational decision.
"Have you resigned your fate, Vongola Primo?"
At this moment, Geno was already in front of Giotto, staring coldly at the blood-covered man before him.
"Are you just going to stand there and watch, Demon Spade, you bastard!" G was powerless at this moment as he was busy dealing with Tengu's attacks.
Upon hearing this, Geno turned to Demon Spade and asked, "Are you planning to help him? Well, not that I can't understand. After all, you are a Guardian of Vongola Family, aren't you?"
"Heh, don't be ridiculous. If I had such intentions, why would I wait until now?" Demon Spade waved his hand dismissively, showing no intention of intervening.
As he had mentioned, if he had such an intention, he wouldn't have devised so many tactics to deal with Giotto.
"Well then, say goodbye to this world, Vongola Primo... Icy Claw!"
"Roar!"
Just as Geno was about to finish Giotto off, the lightning spear unexpectedly transformed back into Sky Qilin and blocked the attack for Giotto. Geno's attack struck Sky Qilin, sending it flying along with Giotto. While this wasn't ideal for Giotto, it was still better than taking the attack directly. Witnessing this, G breathed a sigh of relief and continued his frenzied assault on Tengu, intending to reach Giotto's side as quickly as possible.
However, at this moment, no one noticed that Demon Spade used his Flame of Night to catch the pocket watch that fell off Giotto's hand as he was sent flying.
He opened the pocket watch with a curious look on his face, and his gaze was fixed on the words inside the pocket watch's cover. He couldn't help but read it out, "May friendship last forever?"