Swallow vs. the Ice Witch!

Sabaody Archipelago, Island 13

Under the blazing sun, the naval convoy escorting Marco slowly moved along the streets of Island 13.

Just as everyone was preparing to enter the supply point--

"Enemy attack!!"

Ace and Luffy turned around almost simultaneously, their eyes flashing red, their Observation Haki instantly detecting a dangerous aura!

Usopp was a beat slow, but he reacted immediately and shouted in alarm, "Sanji! Protect the prison wagon and Nami!!"

"Whoosh!"

Accompanied by Sky Splitter, a sharp sword aura slashed down rapidly from the sky!

Ace burst into flames and unleashed a powerful right punch. "Fire Fist!!"

"Boom!!"

Flames and sword energy collided violently in mid-air, and the scorching heat wave instantly engulfed the street, with billowing smoke rising from the explosion!

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Amidst the smoke, a colossal Diamond- shaped figure burst through the dust, roaring out like a war chariot!

"Diamond Chariot Impact!"

Jozu, covered in thick Diamond armor, charged forward with the force of a mountain collapsing, heading straight for the prison van!

Luffy grinned, his pupils turned vertical, pink Dragon Flames enveloped his body, dragon scales covered his arms, and his muscles taut.

"Bang--!"

He met Jozu's Diamond Impact head-on with both fists, and the stone slab beneath his feet shattered, cracking more than a dozen times!

"I've been waiting for you guys for a long time!!" Luffy grinned, his punches creating a piercing roar against the Diamond armor.

Jozu's eyes widened in fury, his voice booming like a thunderclap. "So it really was a trap?!"

On the other side, amidst billowing dust, "Flower Sword" Vista, wielding two swords, moved like a ghost, slicing through the air as he headed straight for the prison cart!

"Jozu! Forget about them, saving lives is the priority!"

Ace unleashed a burst of flames in front of Vista, his arms erupting in a raging torrent of fire.

"Flame Updraft!!"

Flames rose up, forming a high wall that blocked Vista's path.

"Fire Fist Ace..." Vista whispered coldly, his twin swords crossing, their blades sharp as frost. "Get out of the way."

Ace's eyes were resolute, flames shooting into the air. "I'm a Marine, I won't listen to Pirates."

Vista roared, his sword flashing. "Flower Sword - Double Swallow Slash!!"

Two intersecting sword lights slashed through the air, Ace roared with fury as they clashed fiercely. The explosive shockwave forced both of them back several steps!

Beside the prison van, Usopp set up his specially made Sniper Rifle and pulled the trigger repeatedly, firing several bullets at Jozu!

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The bullets were all deflected by the Diamond casing, sparks flying, but the bullets remained unharmed.

"Are you kidding me! It's completely impenetrable?!" Cold sweat poured down Usopp's forehead.

Just then, a green ripple suddenly appeared on the ground!

"Whoosh--!"

A strange, caterpillar-like figure writhed and lunged forward at an astonishing speed, heading straight for the undercarriage of the prison van!

Sanji's eyes turned cold, and his right leg was instantly engulfed in flames, bursting forth with intense heat!

"Diable Jambe - Frit Assorti!!" (After more than half a year of training with Navy Zephyr, and with Roy's hints, he has already learned it~)

"Bang--!"

The green figure was kicked away and slammed into the wall next to it, sending rubble flying.

Its body twisted and changed shape, eventually revealing a human form, transforming into a fat man wearing striped clothes resembling green worms, with his eyes covered by bangs.

It's Aipoita (Zoan -type Caterpillar Form user)!

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and sneered, "A brat from the Navy... he actually managed to see through my surprise attack, not bad."

Sanji, a cigarette dangling from his lips, strolled over slowly, the flame flickering on his leg. "Want to touch the prison wagon? You'll have to ask my feet first."

Beside the prison van, Nami gripped her Clima-Tact tightly, slightly turning to the side to be on guard, her eyes scanning the surroundings like a hawk's.

Suddenly, she looked up sharply, gazing at the rooftops in the distance!

In the sunlight, a slender figure stood high up, a chill spreading from her fingertips as if it were a tangible substance, and frost quietly condensed on the roof.

--"Ice Witch" Whitey Bay.

Her eyes were icy, her sword flashed with a chilling aura, and she uttered a low, icy killing intent:

"None of you are leaving."

"Whoosh!"

Whitey Bay swooped down like a ghost, her longsword, crackling with frost, aimed straight at Nami!

Before the sword even arrived, a bone-chilling coldness swept over us, and a thin layer of ice instantly formed on the ground!

Usopp turned around hastily, Sniper Rifle fired a bullet with a "bang"!

However, Whitey Bay simply spun around and nimbly dodged, the cold blade still aimed at Nami!

"Oh no! Nami!!" Usopp exclaimed.

"Clang!!"

A crisp metallic clang suddenly rang out!

Nami's Clima-Tact suddenly extended, transforming into a sturdy long staff that precisely blocked Whitey Bay's sword!

Nami gave a cold smile, "I'm not just a pretty face!"

Whitey Bay's pupils contracted slightly, and she was startled. "What?!"

The next second, Nami shouted angrily:

"Swift - Soaring Strike!!"

"Buzz--!"

The metal surface of the Clima-Tact suddenly twisted and reassembled like a living thing, transforming into a giant swift with shimmering metal feathers!

Its wingspan was two meters, emitting faint arcs of electricity and a cold light!

(This was Roy's deliberate instruction to Vegapunk to incorporate the Zoan Bird- Bird-Bird Fruit, Swift Mode, into the Clima-Tact, granting Nami a degree of self-defense capability.)

"What is this?!" Whitey Bay was shocked and hurriedly retreated, but the swift had already pounced like Inazuma!

"Shuashua--!"

The swift's wings are like two sharp scythes, Sky Splitter with its swiftness, forcing Whitey Bay to retreat with each strike!

"Ding ding!!"

Whitey Bay swung his sword repeatedly, ice crystals frantically condensing on the blade, attempting to freeze the swift. "Ice Swallow Slash!"

"Snap--!"

Frost quickly covered the swift's left wing, momentarily halting its movement!

Whitey Bay gave a cold laugh, "It's over-"

However, Nami had already anticipated this. With a flick of her wrist, the end of the Clima-Tact hissed and three high-voltage electric bubbles shot out in succession!

"Thundercloud Swallow's Nest!!"

"Smack!"

The electric bubble landed precisely at Whitey Bay's feet, unleashing a powerful burst of lightning that sent a numbing Impact straight at her legs!

"Whoosh!!"

The swift swooped down, its sharp beak flashing like Inazuma as it pecked at Whitey Bay's throat!

"Boom!!"

Forced to retreat, Whitey Bay planted his sword in the ground to steady himself, his chest heaving violently, his eyes filled with shock.

"This brat... he actually has this kind of fighting power?!"

Usopp, standing to the side, was dumbfounded, nearly dropping his Sniper Rifle: "Nami... she's that strong?!"

Sanji kicked Aipoita away, then glanced back, his eyes instantly turning into hearts, his emotions boiling. "Nami ~ She's so cool!!"

Aipoita seized the opportunity to counterattack, but Sanji roared "Mutton Shoot!" and kicked him so hard his bones cracked, sending him flying and crashing into a stone wall.

"Don't disturb my enjoyment of Nami's battle, you bastard!"

Nami wielded the Clima-Tact with one hand, sending the swift tracing a tricky arc in the air, while her other hand stealthily reached for the Weather Egg at her waist.

"Drink!" She suddenly flung the weather egg, smashing it straight at Whitey Bay's head!

"Thundercloud - Storm!!"

"Boom--!"

In an instant, dark clouds gathered, lightning flashed wildly, and a torrential waterfall of lightning descended from the sky!

Whitey Bay looked up, her face changing drastically. "Oh no--!"