Doflamingo's Rampage (3)
"I see! Okay then!" Zoro said, "We'll continue our voyage after Luffy's injuries heal, heading towards our destination. See you again sometime."
They couldn't stay any longer, because they had a mad captain. When he went mad, no one could stop him.
If they suggest laying low for a while, Luffy would absolutely disagree. If they don't act, Luffy is determined to act alone.
Therefore, they had no choice but to act according to Luffy's wishes.
"Okay, see you later then." Fanxin nodded, then led his companions away and returned to the ship.
"Let's go! Let's leave this place!" Fanxin shouted.
Everyone got to work, started the boats, and headed straight for the distance.
Meanwhile, Fanxin sat at the bow of the ship and began cultivating his soul. At the same time, he was also studying Doflamingo's abilities.
That ability was excellent, but Doflamingo himself hadn't fully developed it. Therefore, he suffered an Arlong Straw Hat Boy.
If Doflamingo had already developed this ability to its fullest potential, then it would be impossible for Straw Hat Boy to win.
Therefore, Doflamingo's failure was not due to his own incompetence, but rather his failure to utilize his abilities effectively.
Now that he has acquired the other party's ability, he can study it thoroughly. Once he has mastered it, he can use this ability for self-defense.
Everyone calmed down.
They were all in position, and once everything was settled, they let the ship submerge and head to the deep sea.
They plan to remain hidden underwater for a while, waiting for the storm to calm down before emerging. This way, fewer people will be targeting him.
After they descended, they completely cut off contact with the outside world.
Meanwhile, the outside world was in an uproar because of this incident.
After the Birdcage disappeared, everyone could use Den Den Mushi to contact the outside world. Various factions used Den Den Mushi to report the news from here.
When they revealed it, the whole world was in an uproar, especially when they learned about the heinous crimes committed by Doflamingo; many people were unable to remain calm.
At this moment, neither the pirates, the Revolutionary Army, nor the World Government could remain calm.
Because of Doflamingo's extraordinary status, when he was around, he could act as a bridge, mediating between the various factions.
However, now that he has been defeated, he can no longer remain in his position. Many people's faith in him has begun to waver.
Especially for the Navy, Doflamingo was defeated, so he could no longer remain a Shichibukai. They wouldn't allow a loser to stay in that position.
What they need to think about now is how to deal with Doflamingo.
Doflamingo has a special identity; he is Shichibukai and a Celestial Dragons, and his relationship with the Five Elders is complicated.
Whether or not they will take action is a very difficult question.
However, Fujitora Issho made the decision on behalf of the Navy's high command. He immediately ordered the Navy to arrest Doflamingo and handcuff him with Seastone Handcuffs.
He came here to capture Doflamingo. Previously, he just wanted to see the Straw Hat Boy and Doflamingo fight to the death so he could reap the benefits.
Now, he saw the result: Doflamingo had lost, and the Straw Hat Boy had also passed out.
He had already sent his warriors to hunt down the Straw Hat Boy, and Doflamingo was right in front of him. Naturally, he wouldn't give up so easily.
So he gave the order to have everyone arrest Doflamingo.
Although this matter shocked everyone, Admiral Fujitora did not hesitate at all.
Since taking office, he has wanted to reform the navy because there are many corrupt practices within it, and if things continue like this, the navy's sense of justice will be completely lost.
He had been searching for a long time, preparing to capture someone as a warning to others. And Doflamingo became his victim.
Doflamingo is Shichibukai, belonging to the Navy, but Doflamingo's been doing shady things behind the scenes that nobody knows about.
Once he takes down Doflamingo, he can then severely punish Doflamingo and Doflamingo close to him.
By then, a radical overhaul will inevitably take place within the navy, which will solidify his position Marine Admiral.
Of course, what he did was also extremely dangerous.
Because Doflamingo is quite strong, and Doflamingo connections are intricate, if he doesn't defeat Doflamingo, things will get very complicated in the future.
However, he didn't need to worry anymore, because he had already captured Doflamingo and was about to be imprisoned in Impel Down.
Doflamingo is a serious criminal; it will be very difficult for him to get out in the future.
He arrested the man and took him back, leaving the higher-ups with nothing to say.
"Quickly, take him away!" Admiral Fujitora shouted.
The naval soldiers were shocked upon hearing this, but it was the Admiral's order, and they dared not disobey. So, they could only muster their courage and take action.
They acted immediately, helping the unconscious Doflamingo up and then handcuffing him.
After they finished, they carried Doflamingo onto the ship.
Admiral Fujitora then proceeded to capture the pirates on the island.
The pirates had already fought a fierce battle and were exhausted. For Admiral Fujitora Issho to make his move now was practically bullying them.
However, Fujitora didn't feel he had bullied them, because as a Marine, capturing pirates was his duty.
So, the pirates had no choice but to accept their bad luck.
Many pirates were captured and sent to warships. However, some stubborn pirates refused to submit and, despite their pain, continued to resist, fighting the naval soldiers once again.
They broke through the encirclement and rushed towards the sea, preparing to escape.
The navy, of course, wouldn't let them go, so they launched a full-scale attack and began the pursuit.
Fujitora Issho ignored them, because he had a bigger problem to solve.
The Straw Hat Boy Pirates have already escaped to the sea. It's a huge fish; if they let it go now, it will be difficult to catch it later.
Now that the Straw Hat Boy is injured and unconscious, it's the perfect opportunity to capture him. He absolutely cannot let him get away with this.
He stood on a large rock, used his power to lift himself up, and headed straight for the sea.
He quickly reached the beach and blocked Zoro and the others' path.
"Hehe, gentlemen, why are you leaving so quickly? I have something to discuss with you," Admiral Fujitora said with a chuckle.
He smiled kindly, looking like a benevolent old grandfather. However, Zoro and the others' expressions immediately turned grim upon seeing Admiral Fujitora.
They were all on high alert, ready to launch an attack at any moment.
Marine Admiral are not to be trifled with; each one is incredibly powerful. Now that an Admiral has appeared before them, how could their expressions not be grave?
"What are you doing here?" Zoro drew his twin swords, stared at Admiral Fujitora, and asked.
"I've come to invite you back for tea," Admiral Fujitora Issho said with a smile.
"Tea? Heh, no need. We have urgent business to attend to and need to leave." Zoro shook his head and said.
"That won't do, I don't agree," said Admiral Fujitora Issho.
"Since that's the case, then I have no choice but to force my way in." Zoro said coldly, "You guys, take Luffy leave immediately. I'll take care of him."
The Admiral is very strong; Susopp, Robin, and Franky are no match for him. Only he can contend with him. Therefore, he has no choice but to stay and fight.
"Be careful." Upon hearing this, Usopp and the others did not hesitate and immediately ran away.
Their presence would not only be of no help, but would also be a hindrance to Zoro. After all, Zoro's opponent is Marine Admiral, and that's no ordinary person.
"Let's go, stop talking nonsense," Zoro said.
Usopp and the others immediately turned around, Luffy, and hurried away into the distance.
"Trying to leave? No way." Admiral Fujitora was displeased. He immediately attacked, creating a gravity zone that enveloped the area where Usopp and the others were.
Admiral Fujitora is very powerful; if he gets hit, Usopp and the others will definitely suffer a great loss.
Just then, Zoro immediately attacked, standing in front of Admiral Fujitora. He unleashed several sword strikes, breaking through the gravity zone. As a result, Fujitora Issho's attack missed its mark.
Usopp and the others broke out in a cold sweat, because they had just felt a tremendous force descend from the sky and act on them.
If Zoro hadn't attacked in time, they would have been pushed deep underground, which would have been very dangerous.
"I'm saved," Usopp said, patting his chest in relief.
"Stop talking nonsense and hurry up. I don't have time to worry about you guys," Zoro urged.
The Admiral's strength is extraordinary; it will be difficult for him to completely suppress his opponent. If he fails to defend himself, Usopp and the others will be in danger.
At that point, he was in a dilemma: whether he saved the person or not.
Robin nodded, then immediately grabbed Usopp and ran off. Franky, carrying Luffy, also quickly left.
Zoro looked at Admiral Fujitora and said, "Now I have no worries, come on! Let's have a good fight!"
He had previously fought against Admiral Fujitora Issho. However, both of them were busy with other matters, so it was just a brief skirmish.
Now, he has no choice but to have a proper fight with Admiral Fujitora.
"Heh heh, they may be gone, but catching you is still an option," said Admiral Fujitora Issho.
"That's true, but you'll have to be able to catch me first," Zoro said with a smile.
He's not so easy to capture, because he's incredibly strong. It will take Fujitora Issho a lot of effort to take him down.
"Is that so? Then let's give it a try!" Fujitora Issho.
With that, he drew his longsword and began his attack. He swung it horizontally, and a horizontal gravitational force shot straight towards Zoro.
Zoro's expression turned serious as he began to engage his enemy.
The gravitational force was overwhelming and incredibly fast. Zoro couldn't break through it in one go, so he had to launch a series of attacks to slowly dissipate the gravity.
After being freed from gravity, Zoro launched an attack. He swiftly moved forward and arrived in front of Admiral Fujitora.
He brandished his twin swords and began close combat with Fujitora Issho.
However, Fujitora Issho didn't want to fight him in close combat. As soon as Zoro approached, he used a gravity attack on him.
Left with no other choice, Zoro had to retreat to the side and fight Fujitora Issho from a distance.
The battle was fierce, with Fujitora Issho and Zoro unleashing their full power. However, their strengths were evenly matched, and the fight dragged on for a long time without a clear victor.
"Is it really okay to keep fighting like this?" Zoro asked with a smile.
He didn't want to fight them because they were leaving now, and Luffy was unconscious, meaning the Straw Hat Pirates had lost a powerful fighter.
He had to get back to his crew and protect them. Otherwise, if they encountered a powerful pirate crew, things would get really bad.
"Hehe, it's very good for me." Fujitora Issho and said, "What's wrong? Are you worried or scared?"
"Hmph, I'm not afraid of you anymore. It's just that these are extraordinary times, and I don't want to get entangled with you any longer."
Zoro said, "Of course, if you insist on persisting, then I have no choice but to grant your wish."
It wouldn't be easy for him to leave, since Fujitora was keeping an eye on him. However, he wasn't afraid. If Fujitora insisted on bothering him, he would simply stay.
His companions were no cowards; they could handle any danger. They had survived so many adventures, and he believed this time would be no different.
"Hehe, let's continue then! Don't dawdle," Fujitora Issho.
Zoro grinned and said no more.
The two then continued fighting.
Robin and the others, along with Luffy, boarded a small boat and quickly left the area, heading far away.
However, things weren't easy for them either, because a lot of people were following behind them. Those people were all marines.
They received orders from Admiral Fujitora to wipe out all these pirates in one fell swoop.
"This is such a hassle." Robin was quite displeased when she saw the marines arriving in their warship.
She immediately used her Flower-Flower Fruit power on the marines, and in a moment countless hands appeared on their bodies. Those hands were extensions of Robin's Hands.
As soon as those hands appeared, they grabbed the marines by the necks and twisted them so hard that they snapped their necks.
Before long, a large number of marines were dealt with.
Usopp wasn't idle either. He took out his enormous slingshot and released a lot of strange bullets. After those bullets landed on the warship, they immediately blossomed and bore fruit, binding the marines there and rendering them unable to move.
Franky also joined the attack, extending his right hand and beginning to fire cannonballs at the warship.
Under their combined attack, most of the marines on the warship were quickly wiped out. The remaining marines wanted to give chase, but seeing how powerful the three were, they became uneasy.
In the end, they chose to give up.
Their strength is not great anymore, and the outcome would likely be the same as before—annihilation. It's better for them not to go at all; that way, they can at least save their lives.