Pirates: How Many Divisions Do the Five Elders Have? Ma Qiao Has Friends Everywhere

Kuro pushed up his glasses again, feeling like he recognized East Blue less and less.

When did a guy with a 12 million Beli bounty become so worthless?

Man-Demon Gin is a well-known veteran powerhouse in the East Blue, Kuro had heard of him long ago.

Although Kuro felt he wouldn't lose to Gin, this guy was the captain of the combat team under the East Blue Overlord, and his formidable strength was beyond doubt.

However, right now, he was being kicked repeatedly by that guy wearing the strange mask, and he was completely powerless to fight back.

"During the hellish training environment, only the lovely girl in front of the screen every night cheered me on and soothed the wounds in my heart. After millions of hammer blows, I finally understood this leg technique full of love."

"This is a kicking technique imbued with love and longing!"

"Goddess Goodnight Combo Kicks!"

With a flurry of kicks, Gin was severely injured and sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string.

"Sanji did a great job!"

Gaimon, as always, cheered from the sidelines. "This time, I must recommend you to Commander Twitch so you can join that even more powerful organization!"

Sanji took a drag of his cigarette.

Ordinary recruits might not realize that joining the Shadow Unit means the end of their career.

However, for Sanji, who was one of the best among the new recruits, they had already learned from various sources that there was a special and more elite group within the Shadow Unit.

That is the "root"!

Only battle-tested warriors can become the source of justice.

The battle between Sanji and Man-Demon Gin was like a microcosm of the entire battlefield.

Led by Major Gaimon, one hundred Shadow Unit soldiers are fighting against five hundred pirates, and have gained an overwhelming advantage in the battle.

Only a small group of pirates, led by their core members, are still putting up Tenacity resistance.

Gin coughed up blood and struggled to get up.

If pirates had attribute panels, then Gin's health would definitely be maxed out right now.

Despite his bloodied mouth and disheveled appearance, this guy only rested for a short while before standing up as if he had been fully revived. He can be considered a master of sit-ups in the era of former King Luffy.

Sanji stubbed out his cigarette and became serious.

"As expected of the most ferocious pirate in the East Blue, he is indeed quite stubborn."

Gaimon, wielding a large axe, led a team of Shadow Unit members to surround Gin, thus aiding Sanji.

I dare not assist in team fights; I can only observe from the sidelines to maintain a sense of participation in the team fights.

Ultimately, the world of One Piece is still an extraordinary world where individual strength can overwhelm a team.

These so-called elite members of the Shadow Unit did not actually meet the standards set by Ma Qiao for elite members of the Shadow Unit.

That is, a weight exceeding 400 kilograms and a bare-handed strength exceeding one ton.

Even Gaimon couldn't meet this standard. Therefore, the so-called elite members of the Shadow Unit are just fake Shadow Unit members.

If they all rushed in to fight a master like Man-Demon Gin, it would only cause unnecessary casualties.

Of course, this situation can also be interpreted as a one-on-one duel in accordance with chivalry.

While Sanji may not have Katakuri's obsessive-compulsive disorder about cleanliness, he is, after all, a man who calls himself Mr. Prince online. He does possess a bit of Sanji.

But pirates don't have such rules at all.

Man-Demon Gin, was in a tough fight. Although he tried his best to defend, he was still hit by Sanji's kicks one after another.

Even the strongest body can't withstand such a brutal kick.

His breathing gradually became erratic.

Blood blurred his vision.

We must retreat immediately, or we'll die here today!

Gin understood, but how easy was it to escape?

Just as he was distracted...

Sanji unleashed another flying kick, almost smashing Gin's head open.

Suddenly, a dagger appeared out of nowhere, blocking Sanji's fatal kick.

"Captain Gin, you go quickly, I'll stop this kappa."

Man-Demon Gin stared wide-eyed, his eyes bloodshot and blurry.

"Are you that newcomer Gangplank?"

Gin recognized who it was.

He was a fierce-looking man. He held a dagger in one hand and Fire Pistol in the other, and had many oranges tucked into his waistband.

Gin never expected that this usually unassuming leader would risk his life to block the kappa's kick for him.

In the world of One Piece, everyone is unique, and each person harbors complex emotions.

Unlike the ruthless and unscrupulous Don Krieg, the Man-Demon Gin is known as a merciless fighting machine. But few can see through his outward appearance and realize that this guy is actually a chivalrous, loyal, and somewhat intelligent rogue like Yan Qing.

However, as a male lecturer who is well-versed in human nature (spoiler alert), Ma Qiao naturally knows how to handle Gin, this loyal guy.

Of course, loyalty and righteousness are not a get-out-of-jail-free card.

However, if Gangplank can gain the support of this second-in- Krieg Pirates, his future inheritance of Krieg's legacy will be much smoother.

Therefore, Gangplank didn't mind stepping in to save him in his time of need.

Of course, Gangplank wouldn't reveal all his strength.

He used basic Blazing Flame Saber Technique to fight Sanji to a standstill.

Even if you're injured, a bite of an orange will make you a hero again.

After all, this is the captain.

This endless healing strategy gradually took its toll on Sanji's stamina.

Seizing the opportunity, Gangplank used his first-level Parrrley to fight his way out.

Supporting the Man-Demon Gin, he fought and retreated, fleeing towards the pirate ship.

In the world of One Piece, there is an unwritten rule that when two sides are fighting, they should not damage unmanned vehicles.

The Thousand Sunny, after going through so many dungeons, almost no one except Doflamingo would have thought of destroying this pirate ship.

The same applies to this battle.

The three large warships that transported five hundred pirates arrived completely unharmed.

If you can escape to the ship, your chances of survival will greatly increase.

The navy only has one hundred people, while the pirates have five hundred. Even five hundred pigs wouldn't be so easy to catch.

Thus, Gangplank appeared out of nowhere, and several lucky pirates surrounded him, charging towards the pirate ship together.

"Another powerful individual whose strength is close to mine?"

Kuro's palms were sweaty inside his work gloves.

At this moment, he even began to doubt whether the "Great Revival of the East Blue" that Big Bird Network was actually real.

"Poophead, you're sweating so much."

Usopp patted him on the shoulder with concern and said smugly, "Don't worry, with a brave sea warrior like me here, no amount of pirates can hurt you."

Kuro inwardly scoffed, but still replied perfunctorily, "As expected of Captain Usopp, he really makes me feel safe... Wait, what's that?!"

Kuro narrowed his eyes as an old acquaintance appeared on a massive warship in the distance.

That was a burly man wearing gleaming gold armor and wielding a large spear; he was none other than Don Krieg, the overlord of the East Blue.

Both the navy and the pirates ceased fighting.

A person's name, a tree's shadow.

Although the strongest person in the East Blue is now generally recognized as Kenpachi Zaraki, the Fish-Man Race swordsman with Six-Sword Style who once saved Dark King Rayleigh.

Or perhaps it's Buggy the Red Nose, a trusted advisor entrusted with the care of Gol Pirate King Roger.

But Don Krieg was still a veteran powerhouse. His reputation in the East Blue was enough to stop children from crying at night.

"Captain, Captain, he's here to rescue us!"

Gin's eyes welled up with tears. "Gangplank, don't worry, our captain is such a reliable man!"

In reality, Don Krieg didn't care about the lives of his subordinates at all.

However, this person is also a talented actor.

Otherwise, Gin wouldn't have been so loyal to him in the original work, and wouldn't have found it unbelievable that he attacked Sanji, his benefactor.

Krieg rushed here not only to rescue Gin, an important officer, but also to preserve his three precious large ships.

These are all essential combat forces for his future conquest of the Grand Line.

It must be said that, aside from a hint of nouveau riche about his appearance, Krieg's golden helmet and armor, red cloak, long spear, and exceptionally tall stature truly made him look like a god of war.

This put immense pressure on the young and inexperienced elite members of the Shadow Unit.

Even Sanji swallowed hard, sensing that things were getting a bit tricky.

The fight with that orange-loving pirate lasted too long and I've used up too much of my energy.

"Navy, I don't want to fight you. Just return my beloved crew and all my ships, and then, like those parasites in the 16th Branch, pay me protection money every year, and we can live in peace... Ouch!"

Just as Don Krieg was giving his triumphant speech, another unexpected event occurred.

It wasn't Gangplank fired the shot from behind.

The time is not right to take down Krieg now.

Gangplank planned to wait until this guy was being chased and attacked by Hawk-Eye in the Grand Line before secretly taking him down, rather than doing it in public like this.

Doing so would make loyalists like Man-Demon Gin a major obstacle to him accepting the pirate crew's legacy.

Someone else attacked Krieg.

He was thrown through the air as if he had been hit by a mortar shell; the golden armor on his chest dented, and he was sent flying.

In his place appeared a long, alluring leg covered in hair.

"What powerful legwork!"

As a fellow expert in using his legs, Sanji keenly sensed that the owner of this leg was no less powerful than himself, and could even be considered stronger.

However, after following the leg and seeing the face of its owner, Sanji almost fainted on the spot.

"Yo~ Masked Boy~ You guys are Ma Qiao Boy's friends, right? Friends of friends are friends~."

Bon Clay gave Sanji a thumbs-up and a friendly, transvestite wink.

"Friends? Who wants to be friends with a ladyboy!"

Sanji angrily threw down his mask. "Even if I never see a woman's naked body in my entire life, even if my soul wanders forever in a hell without beautiful women, I will never be friends with a transvestite!"

Several hours later.

The Big Bird Spin-Spin Tavern, located next to the industrial park, is a branch in Syrup Village.

"Bon Clay, are you going to settle a score with that Moss Head swordsman? Don't worry, I'll definitely be there to lend a hand..."

In the tavern.

Sanji, Gaimon, Usopp, Koby, who was completely bewildered and wondering who he was, where he came from, and why he was here, put their arms around each other's Kuro, drank Short-Lived Ghost whiskey, sang and danced, and the joyful atmosphere echoed in the night sky.