Red-Hair Raids Punk Hazard

New World Punk Hazard

"Waaaaaah!"

A piercing alarm suddenly blared throughout the entire Research Island, and one red warning light after another lit up, turning the corridor a blood-red hue.

Inside the research room, Vegapunk looked grave, his eyes fixed on the monitor screen.

On screen, the massive and majestic Red Voss is cutting through the waves as it approaches, its scarlet Pirate flag fluttering in the wind.

"... Red-Haired Shanks?!"

Vegapunk adjusted his Glasses, his voice as deep as an anvil. "Why is he here...?"

"What the heck?!"

Sentomaru stormed in, carrying Giant Axe. His pupils constricted upon seeing the screen, his voice filled with disbelief. "This guy... he actually managed to get into Punk Hazard?!"

Vegapunk pondered for a moment, his fingers flying across the control panel, and said coldly, "The motive is unclear, but it's definitely not benevolent."

Sentomaru, immediately take the Pacifistas to the Harbor to intercept them.

"I'll contact Kizaru!"

Sentomaru gritted his teeth, nodded, and turned to roar, "Pacifistas —assemble!!"

In the thick fog of Punk Hazard Harbor, a row of Pacifista stood in neat formation, their metallic bodies reflecting a cold light in the sunlight. Energy devices in their mouths hummed, and laser cannons were all pointed forward!

A mechanical voice boomed. "Ships ahead, halt immediately! Otherwise—you will be considered hostile targets!"

However, the massive Red Fosse seemed to ignore the warnings and continued to sail steadily, its hull cutting through the waves and bringing an unshakeable sense of oppression.

"Attack!!"

Sentomaru roared and swung his hand violently!

"Whoosh--!"

Dozens of beams of light Heaven Breaker, roared across the sea, and sent up water columns hundreds of meters high!

Just then--

A red figure suddenly darted out from the bow of the ship!

"Divine Departure!!"

With Haki, resounding roar, Shanks wielded the Griffon, its blade imbued with dark Conqueror's Haki, unleashing a crimson arc of light powerful enough to tear the heavens and earth apart!

"Snap--!"

A terrifying slash swept across, shattering an entire row of Pacifista along with their laser energy cores. Explosions rang out one after another, and flames shot straight into the sky!

Sentomaru froze for half a second, incredulous. "One strike... wiped them all out?!"

He clenched his teeth and slammed his hands heavily on the ground!

"Giant Stone Soldier!!"

"Boom--!"

The ground of Punk Hazard trembled violently, and countless rocks surged up like waves, covering Sentomaru's entire body. In just a few seconds, a hundred-meter-tall rock giant stood in the Harbor!

Shanks stood atop the Harbor ruins, sword in hand, his gaze calm yet sharp. "Where is Vegapunk?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it pierced the Battlefield like thunder.

Sentomaru's Giant Stone Soldier let out a deep, angry roar, "Red-Hair! This is a key research site for the World Government!"

"Trespassers—die!!"

The Giant Stone Soldier roared to the sky, the booming sound Sky-Shattering, and slammed its giant fist down at Shanks!

The wind pressure was as heavy as a mountain, and the air made a sharp tearing sound!

Shanks slightly raised his head, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

"Whoosh!!"

Griffon's sword flashed like a meteor, instantly cleaving the Giant Stone Soldier's fist in two!

Sentomaru stared in shock at his shattered right arm, but soon, new rocks covered it again!

"It's useless!"

He roared and threw another punch with his left fist!

Shanks vanished like a ghost, and when he reappeared, he was already standing on top of the Giant Stone Soldier!

Griffon's sword pressed against the core of the Giant Stone Soldier, Shanks' voice was deep. "Today—I must see Vegapunk!"

"Boom!!"

With a single sword strike, the Giant Stone Soldier collapsed with a deafening roar!

Inside the research institute, Vegapunk stared intently at the defeated Sentomaru lying on the ground on the monitor screen, his brows furrowed deeply.

His fingers slid rapidly across the control panel as he pressed the communicator in a deep voice. "Kizaru, how much longer until you arrive?"

A lazy voice came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi: "Ah~ I've arrived on the island already~"

Suddenly, a dazzling golden light Heaven Breaker!

"But that Red-Hair guy... looks like he'll be a real pain~"

Above the Harbor, the light coalesced into a human figure.

With his hands in his pockets and his head tilted to the side, Kizaru looked down at the captain of the Red Hair Pirates as if watching a spectacle.

"Oh dear, Red-Hair... you've got quite a temper."

His voice was as languid as ever, as if he were facing not one of the Four Emperors, but a disobedient kitten.

Shanks looked up, his Red-Hair whipping wildly in the sea breeze. "Kizaru... get out of the way."

"I don't want to fight you today."

Kizaru's lips curled slightly upwards, and he pursed his lips. "That won't do~"

"I'm here today with overtime pay, you know."

"Whoosh--!"

A dazzling golden light suddenly burst forth!

The light-speed blade transformed into the Ama no Murakumo, slashing straight down from the sky with terrifying pressure that tore through the heavens!

"Clang--!"

The swords clashed, and crimson and golden light exploded!

Shanks unleashed his Griffon Conqueror's Haki, instantly tearing the entire sky apart with spiderweb-like cracks!

A violent Shockwave swept across the Harbor, causing the seawater to surge and the Harbor's stone bricks to crumble inch by inch!

"Speed is such a hassle..."

Shanks murmured to himself, then stomped his foot, his figure instantly becoming a blur as his sword flashed down!

Kizaru vanished like a phantom, then reappeared behind Shanks, golden light condensing in his hand.

"The Yasakani no Magatama!"

Countless bullets traveling at the speed of light rained down in an instant, descending like a meteor shower!

Shanks brandished his sword and roared, unleashing a crimson barrier of Conqueror's Haki that shattered the barrage of attacks!

Amidst the sparks, he leaped into the air once more, Griffon slashing, his sword energy cleaving the sky!

"Boom--!"

The Shockwave from the explosion caused the entire coastline of Punk Hazard to tremble violently!

Just as the two were locked in fierce combat, the Red Voss had quietly arrived at the Harbor.

On the deck, Benn Beckman, holding Flintlock Rifle in one hand, leaped from the bow and landed steadily!

The black muzzle of the gun was pointed directly at Kizaru high in the sky, its gaze sharp as a knife.

"Kizaru... it's time for you to stop."

"Bang!!"

A gunshot rang out, and the bullet, imbued with top-tier Observation Haki and Armament Haki, struck Kizaru with pinpoint accuracy!

Kizaru's figure Flash, transforming into a beam of light to dodge the bullets, which grazed his shoulder and exploded in golden sparks!

He smirked. "Oh dear, what a troublesome man, Benn Beckman."

In the next instant, Benn Beckman had flashed to Shanks' side, and the two stood back to back.

The Red Hair Pirates' captain swept his sword across the room, while the first mate locked onto his gun.

With a sword and a spear, the two heroes joined forces, their killing intent aimed directly at Kizaru!

"Bang! -- Clang!"

Gunshots and sword clashes mingled, and crimson and gold lights collided wildly in the air!

With each collision, the heavens and earth roared!

"Yasopp!"

Benn Beckman roared, his voice drowning out the roar of the Battlefield: "We'll hold off Kizaru! You take some men and take him away!!"

"Clear!!"

On the distant deck, Yasopp immediately responded, leading several core cadres at breakneck speed toward the research institute!