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Chapter 338: Recovery
"Room… switch!"
Vivi felt herself being pulled, and the next instant, she was surrounded by fire.
The flames licked at her, casting an ominous glow across the rocky terrain. After regaining her bearings, Vivi's gaze darted around, searching for any sign of her Captain amidst the chaos. The crackling of flames drowned out most sounds, but she could faintly discern the clashing of Ace's fiery attacks against Kaidou.
Making her way through the inferno, Vivi spotted the form of her Captain, Luffy, lying unconscious on a nearby rock. With a surge of determination, she hurried towards him, her heart pounding in her chest.
"Luffy!" she called out, her voice barely audible above the roar of the flames. She knelt beside him, her hands trembling as she checked for signs of life. Relief flooded her as she felt the faint pulse beneath his skin. "Hold on, Captain. I'm getting you out of here."
With Luffy slung over her shoulder, Vivi navigated through the blazing battlefield, each step a struggle against the intense heat and smoke. But just as she thought she had found a clear path to safety, a towering figure blocked her way.
"Where do you think you're going?" Kaidou's voice boomed, his imposing form casting a shadow over her.
Instinctively, Vivi took a step back, her eyes narrowing as she estimated her opponent. But before she could formulate a plan, a searing blaze erupted from the side, striking Kaidou with the force of a cannonball.
"Hiken!" Ace's voice rang out, his fiery fist driving Kaidou back momentarily.
Vivi felt relief as she watched Ace leap to her defense, his determination shining bright amidst the chaos. But she knew his efforts could only buy them precious seconds, not victory against such a monster.
"Get my brother out of here! I won't be able to hold him for long," Ace shouted, his voice tinged with urgency.
Vivi realized that Ace's intentions were just to gain time. He was not thinking about defeating Kaidou because he didn't think he had any chance of doing so.
The sea of flames around her started to move and revealed a path.
"Go, that won't last." Ace exclaimed.
Vivi ran through the opening and managed to reach the bubble created by Law without more interruptions from Kaidou.
Reaching the safety of Law's protective bubble, Vivi let out a sigh of relief, her muscles aching from the exertion. But her relief was short-lived as she turned to see the extent of Luffy's injuries.
"Are you okay?" Nami's voice cut through the haze of exhaustion, her concern evident in her eyes.
"I'm fine… but I don't know how the Captain is," Vivi replied, her voice strained with worry.
Nami's gaze flickered towards Luffy, her brow furrowing as she assessed his condition. "He seems to have taken some serious hits on his chest, but at least he is breathing."
With a nod of thanks, Vivi stepped aside to allow Law to approach, his expression grave as he examined Luffy's injuries.
"He has several broken ribs and one of his lungs has been punctured… he needs immediate surgery," Law declared, his tone brooking no argument.
Kinemon appeared beside them, his eyes wide with concern. "Is there something we can do to help?" he asked, his voice filled with urgency.
"I just need five minutes without interruptions," Law replied, his focus already shifting to the task at hand.
But as they prepared for the surgery ahead, the sound of battle echoed in the distance, a grim reminder of the dangers they faced.
"Can Luffy's brother win against Kaidou?" Momonosuke's voice piped up, his tone filled with uncertainty.
Vivi shook her head, her thoughts darkening with worry.
"No… I'm sure he won't even last five more minutes," she admitted, her voice heavy with concern.
"We have to gain some time then. I can fight if necessary. And so are those guys over there." Nami pointed at Hawkins and Drake.
"Huh?, are you crazy?. I don't want to face Kaidou!" Drake huffed.
"Mmm…let me see." Hawkins performed one tarot reading after the next.
"This is very bad…"
"Where are Zoro and Sanji when you need them?" Nami did not look pleased.
"You are helping too, Usopp!"
"What?!, why?" He cried.
"My plants will do nothing with all that fire."
With no time to waste, Law placed Luffy inside his domain and commenced the operation.
Not even half the time had passed when Ace came tumbling down after being hit by Kaidous's weapon.
"Ace!" Nami shouted.
Vivi ran at him and managed to grab him before he hit the ground.
"You have another patient, Law!"
"Damn it!. I'm not done yet!" Law shouyted.
Kaidou appeared in front of them.
Nami and Usoop attacked him.
"Thunderbolt tempo!"
"Midoriboshi!"
Plants wrapped around his feet while a bolt of lightning impacted his chest.
"Hahaha!" Kaidou laughed it off.
"These new pirates have a lot of spirit!"
His face then grew more serious.
"But that's not going to save you!"