Kaido Loses the Azure Dragon, Linlin Retreats!

Charlotte Linlin suddenly stood up in a rage, her gaze locking onto someone instantly.

She witnessed Roy stuffing the two Devil Fruits into the mouths of Ivankov and Kuma respectively!

"You bastard!!"

She roared and swung Napoleon, the greatsword bursting into flames that seemed to turn the entire treasury into a sea of fire!

Roy had his back to her, his expression calm, and gently placed his hands on Ivankov and the Kuma's shoulders.

"You have to protect the people who are important to you..."

Kuma stared blankly up at Roy's profile, his heart suddenly skipping a beat.

"Was that said to me?"

Before he could gather his thoughts, Roy waved his hand—

"Whoosh!"

The two figures vanished from the spot in an instant!

"Boom--!"

Almost at the same moment, Linlin's giant sword slashed down suddenly, flames soaring into the sky, sword energy and flames intertwining Sky Splitter.

Roy turned around to meet the punch, his Armament Haki covering his entire arm like obsidian, and his heavy punch collided with the burning Napoleon!

The earth shook, the Shockwave exploded, and the ground within a hundred meters collapsed with a deafening roar!

Linlin's pupils contracted sharply as a tremendous force surged from her palm, making her thumb and forefinger go numb!

"Who... who are you?!"

Roy remained motionless, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. "Charlotte Linlin, at this moment, you..."

"Not qualified!"

"Bang!!"

He suddenly exerted his strength, and his punch exploded like thunder!

Linlin's massive body was blasted away, crashing through three thick stone walls in succession, sending stone chips flying and sparks flying everywhere!

On the east side of the God Valley, slaves were fleeing in panic, their cries and gunshots mingling in a chaotic cacophony.

Ginny dragged her children and desperately squeezed into the ruins, with pursuers close behind. Celestial Dragons Guards and Pirates brandished swords and spears, closing in step by step.

"Run! Don't look back!!"

Her voice trembled, and her eyes were filled with despair.

Just then--

"Buzz!"

The air ahead suddenly distorted, and two small figures fell out of the spatial rift!

"Big Brother?! Kuma?!"

Ginny's eyes widened; she could hardly believe it.

Ivankov lay sprawled on the ground, shaking his groggy head.

The next second, he felt a surge of violent, scorching power erupt within him!

"Wow! It's so hot!!"

His entire body was covered in fine blue scales, and he uncontrollably spewed out a burst of flame from his mouth—

"Puff!"

The flames landed, instantly scorching a small, blackened crater at the feet of the pursuers. Upon seeing this, the pursuers paused, a hint of fear flashing in their eyes.

Kuma stared blankly down at his palm, where a pink, fleshy ball appeared, radiating a strange aura.

"What... is this?"

Roy's parting whispers echoed in his ears, "Take everyone away from this island!"

He looked up abruptly, a resolute glint in his eyes. "Ginny... everyone, come to me quickly!"

"Slap! Slap! Slap--!"

The Paw-Paw Fruit's power was activated, and pink energy slammed into the slaves one by one.

In the next instant, everyone was instantly teleported to a safe area in the distance, like disappearing specks of light!

Ginny froze, her eyes welling with tears, her voice trembling. "Kuma... you..."

The big bear showed an honest smile, and the fleshy balls in his palm shone slightly.

"That gentleman said we should protect the important people in our lives."

Ivankov swayed as he stood up, his Dragon Breath still unsteady, the flames he spewed erratically, but the fighting spirit in his eyes had already ignited. "That's right! We ate an incredibly powerful fruit!"

He looked up, and the blue scales shimmered faintly in the firelight.

"--From now on, it's our turn to protect everyone!!"

On the Battlefield, Kaido's Kanabo was stained with blood. He rampaged across the Battlefield like a raging beast, leaving corpses strewn everywhere his iron hooves trampled, and the cries of agony echoed through the air.

Suddenly, his pupils contracted sharply; amidst the distant ruins, a pink figure stood out starkly—

Charlotte Linlin lay collapsed amidst the ruins! Her breathing was disordered, and her body was covered in wounds!

"Linlin?!"

Kaido roared and swung his club, blasting away all the Marines and Celestial Dragons blocking his path, leaving a trail of blood mist.

His mountain-like body leaped up suddenly, hurtling straight towards the ruins of the treasure vault.

"Boom--!"

It landed heavily, sending up a shower of rubble and creating a surging shockwave.

Kaido hurriedly helped Linlin up, his eyes filled with disbelief. "What happened?! How did you get beaten up like this?!"

Blood trickled from Linlin's lips, and she was breathing rapidly. Napoleon's greatsword had broken in two, and the remains were still emitting black smoke.

A deep fear still lingered in her eyes.

"That navy guy... something's not right..."

Her voice was low and hoarse, her chest heaving violently, and she was secretly horrified: He actually... defeated me in an instant?!

Linlin suddenly grabbed Kaido's arm, her eyes bloodshot, and cried out hoarsely, "Kaido!! We can't stay on this island any longer!! We must retreat immediately!!"

Kaido's eyes widened, and he roared, "What?! Retreat now?! That Rocks guy will kill us!!"

You don't understand!

Linlin forced herself to stand up and suddenly summoned Zeus back, Thunderclouds churning beneath her feet.

"I originally wanted to find you a powerful fruit, but..." she gritted her teeth and said sharply, "A new monster has appeared on this island..."

"A monster like Rocks! And a Marine at that!!"

Kaido was startled, and the image of Rocks's massive and terrifying figure flashed through his mind.

He gritted his teeth, his gaze sweeping towards the center of the Battlefield. There, the sky was torn apart, and Rocks was fighting Garp and Roger, their Haki and sword energy soaring into the sky.

Linlin's voice interrupted his thoughts, "Let's go!!"

Kaido a deep breath, hoisted Linlin onto his shoulder, and rode on Zeus's Thunderclouds, speeding towards the distant coast!

High above, thick, dark clouds churned, Thunderclap roared incessantly.

A figure hovered silently among the clouds, overlooking the Battlefield below, its eyes cold and sharp as it stared at the retreating figures of Kaido and Linlin in the distance.

"A wise choice, but I don't have time to deal with you right now..."

Then, he slowly turned his gaze to another Battlefield.

The young "Whitebeard" Edward Newgate is engaged in a Saint Garling, the Commander of the Holy Knights.

The Murakumogiri clashed with the knight's longsword time and again, sparking dazzling sparks and deafening roars.

Roy watched silently, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes, his fighting spirit burning like a raging fire.

"The battle over there... won't end so quickly," he murmured, a wild smile spreading across his face. "Since that's the case..."

"You two... can keep me company while I warm up!"

"Whoosh!!"

The next moment--

"Boom!!"

In the center of the Battlefield between Whitebeard and Saint Garling, a violent shockwave exploded!

Young Newgate's pupils constricted sharply. "What?!?!"

Saint Garling's expression changed drastically, and he rapidly raised his longsword. "When—?!"

Before their shocked eyes, Roy's figure had already pierced the Battlefield, his fists swirling with Haki as he charged straight at the two powerful figures!