Departure

Warships and Prisons

Boom--!

As the last deck was torn apart by flames, thick smoke and the stench of blood rushed into the rusty prison passageways.

The marines fell amidst the flames and Shockwaves, their cries of agony gradually fading away.

Jin folded his wings and stepped into the cell, his flames converging into a molten blade, each step generating heat.

He strode into the cabin, his fiery claws easily melting the lock, his cold gaze sweeping over the two people inside.

One of them was Jack the Docking King, covered in wounds and unconscious, his life force barely clinging to life.

One of them was [Doflamingo Doflamingo], sitting with his back against the cold wall, his eyes sinister and a maniacal smile on his lips.

"Fufufu... You've finally come, Ember."

He believed Roy had been defeated by Kaido, and his eyes gleamed with madness.

"That bastard Roy, he thinks he can stop Kaido?!"

However, Jhin ignored him. He simply turned and walked to Jack's side, his gaze sharpening.

"Shut up, Doflamingo."

He whispered, flicking his wrist, and the longsword suddenly burst into dark red flames, the intense heat distorting the surrounding air.

The blade traced a dazzling arc—

Clang!

The strike precisely hit the weakest point in the Seastone chain structure, causing the chain to shatter instantly, revealing a lava-like crimson color at the break.

Just then--!

"Ember!!"

A furious roar, as loud as thunder, came from the bow of the ship. Immediately afterwards, a golden sword light, carrying the force of wind and thunder, slashed straight into the deck!

"Storm - Heavenly Feather Slash!!"

The golden slash pierced through the entire Warship like a meteor, carrying an astonishingly Haki and oppressive aura!

A warning glint flashed in Jin's eyes, and he abruptly turned around!

Gion Kompira, arriving with all her might and accompanied by a violent sword aura, cleaved through the ship's cabins from the deck, heading straight for Jin's throat!

Jin's pupils constricted sharply, and in a haste, he swung his flaming blade to parry.

"Clang--!"

The Flame Blade and the Kompira collided violently in the prison cell, the Shockwave causing the cabins on both sides to collapse and twist!

Gion's face was pale, her military uniform was soaked in blood, and the wound on her left shoulder was still bleeding, but at this moment, her killing intent was boiling!

"How dare you trespass on Warship, kill a sailor, and even try to kidnap someone?!"

Jin's face was cold. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw that Jack was no longer restrained. He then unleashed a burst of flames, forcing Gion back.

I don't have time to argue with you.

He suddenly grabbed Jack's body, his wings flapped violently, and he burst out of the cabin, causing a series of steel tearing and explosions!

Gion drew her sword and chased after him, shouting, "Damn it—!"

At the shattered island, Kaido's "Roaring Thunder Bagua" tore through the earth, and Conqueror's Haki in all directions like a tsunami!

Although Roy managed to use "Instant Flash" to avoid the fatal blow, he was still injured by the aftershock, and his shoulder exploded into a mist of blood.

"No... Gion can't hold out any longer!"

His eyes sharpened, and he suddenly gathered power in his right fist, a cross-shaped light flashing at the tip!

"Fist Bone - Cross Starburst!"

Kaido laughed wildly, his Conqueror's Haki binding the Hassaikai, preparing to withstand the attack head-on!

"Come on, kid!!"

However--

Just as the two forces were about to collide, Roy's figure suddenly vanished!

"What?!"

Kaido was stunned, his Kanabo missed its mark, and the ground instantly cracked!

He suddenly looked up and Observation Haki frantically searching—

Roy had already appeared several kilometers away, heading straight for the Warship!

"Roy!! You bastard!!"

Kaido roared in fury, his dragon scales flashing wildly, "How dare you ignore me?!"

Jin casually tossed Jack into the sea, then turned and Gion in a fierce battle high in the sky. Flames and sword energy collided continuously, and the exploding flames illuminated the entire sea area!

"Fire Dragon Emperor - Flame Wing Slash!!"

Jin roared in fury, his wings spreading out and transforming into a giant blade of scorching flames that swept across the heavens and earth, slashing down diagonally!

Gion, barely managing to stay awake despite her exhaustion, swung her sword to parry. With a loud clang, the Kompira sword trembled violently, and Gion was sent flying dozens of meters, her blood churning.

She gritted her teeth and steadied herself, her eyes grave. "Damn it... my stamina is nearing its limit."

"It's over," Jin murmured coldly, as flames gathered once more, ready to deliver the final blow.

But in that very instant!

Shigan - Instant Shot!

A black Shigan, imbued with Haki, shot through the sky like a meteor and instantly appeared behind Jin!

"Bang--!"

Before Jin could fully turn around, his shoulder and back were pierced through. Amidst the exploding flames, his body shuddered violently, and he was blasted away like a rag doll, crashing heavily into the rock wall of a small island not far away, sending rubble flying!

Gion was stunned. "Roy?!"

With a light tap of his boots, Roy appeared in the air, his right arm still bearing traces of black lightning. He wore a tattered naval uniform, his body covered in wounds, yet his aura remained imposing.

"I'm sorry," he said, slightly out of breath, his eyes cold, "I'm late."

A hint of relief flashed in Gion's eyes, but she also noticed the disordered energy within him. "You... are you still forcing yourself to stay?"

"Whether it holds or not is not important," Roy replied calmly, then turned to look at the wrecked cabin affected by the explosion.

Inside the cell, Doflamingo sat frozen in place, his pupils slightly constricted, his grin instantly freezing!

A mocking smile appeared on Roy's lips, "Little Turkey..."

"You really think Kaido can beat me?"

Doflamingo's eyes twitched violently as he sensed the lingering, boiling Conqueror's Haki emanating from Roy —the same oppressive aura that had allowed him to remain standing even after a direct confrontation with Kaido!

"He... this madman, he can actually stop Kaido?!"

Boom!!

The next second, a thunderclap ripped through the sky!

In the sky, a raging azure Azure Dragon suddenly broke through the clouds and descended, lightning crackling between its horns, its golden eyes wide open!

"Roy! I'm going to kill you today!!"

Kaido roared as he charged into the Battlefield, his dragon aura so powerful it blotted out the sky, his Dragon Breath gathering deep within his throat!

Roy remained unmoved, but activated his Observation Haki, sensing that countless wounded soldiers on the Warship were on the verge of death.

"This battle cannot be delayed any longer..." His eyes darkened.

"If we keep fighting, at most we'll both be severely injured by Kaido."

"But all the people on the Warship will die."

He gave Gion a deep look, and just as she was about to speak, he grabbed her waist.

Roy whispered, "Let's go."

"What are you up to?"

He didn't answer, but simply turned to look at the azure Azure Dragon that was pouncing towards him.

Its eyes were bloodshot, and its throat was filled with Bolo Breath, as if it would burn the entire sea to ashes in the next second!

Roy merely glanced at him coldly, a sharp, cold smile curving his lips.

He raised a finger, pointing it in Kaido's direction, and slowly uttered, "Next time, I won't let you go."

"Whoosh!!"

In the next instant, Roy, Gion, and the entire nearly destroyed Warship vanished from their spot!

Boom!!

Kaido's Bolo Breath crashed down the next second, striking the Warship's original location and sending water columns hundreds of meters high into the air!

The sea surface was completely overturned, and the scorching Impact blasted into the deep sea, turning water vapor into thick fog!

"Roar--!"

The enraged azure Azure Dragon circled and roared high in the sky, with gales sweeping across the land and thunder roaring, its fury almost setting the entire sky ablaze!

In the distance, the heavily wounded Jin struggled to fly out of the wreckage, flames flickering around his chest wound, his face pale, but he remained calm.

"Brother Kaido..."

He gasped for breath. "Roy left with his men. I threw Jack into the sea; luckily, I didn't have time to take him with me."

"This battle... can't drag on any longer! If we stay here any longer, and he returns with reinforcements, we might not be able to escape unscathed."

Kaido gritted his teeth, his anger surging, but after staring at the empty sea in silence for a few moments, he finally growled, "Notify your subordinates nearby to retrieve Jack."

He growled in a low voice, "He's lucky to be alive today..."

"Next time, I'll make sure he doesn't even have a corpse left!!"