Garling Enters

"Garling."

Shanks tucked the metal plate into his palm, and blood from the back of his hand dripped down his fingers onto the deck.

Benn Beckman frowned.

"Are you going over there?"

Shanks gazed at the outer ring of the Holy Land within the Sky Screen.

He's already here.

Luffy, holding his Straw Hat, shouted towards the Sky Screen.

"Shanks, is that old man very strong?"

Rayleigh placed the wine jug at his feet, his hand already on the hilt of his sword.

"Powerful."

Luffy wanted to ask more, Nami grabbed his sleeve.

"Don't do anything rash now, the backlash hasn't subsided yet."

Luffy grinned.

"I know, but there are still people over there."

The red text on the Sky Screen continued to scroll.

[The Holy Knights is splitting up.]

[Three Executors in the Scrap Platform sector.]

[Evacuation route from Sabaody, four Executor.]

[Outer ring of the Holy Land, Figarland Garling enters the visible range.]

Akainu stared at the screen.

"Kizaru, can you still move?"

Kizaru from Future Island leaned against the wall, sweat beading on his forehead.

"After seeing someone off one more time, this old man will probably be bedridden."

Sengoku took over the conversation.

Who should I give it to?

Kizaru looked at Kuma.

"Mr. Xiong is more suitable than me."

Bear helped Bonney to her feet, and the Red Mark on her body had faded considerably.

"I can."

Bonney immediately turned her head.

"Dad, you just came back from inside!"

The bear touched the brim of her hat.

"There's Lumi at the Scrap Platform, and the Medical Department personnel are there too."

Bonney gritted her teeth.

I'll go too.

Sabo hoisted the water pipe onto his shoulder.

"I'll go with you to the Scrap Platform."

The dragon looked at the exit of Sabaody on the other side of the Sky Screen.

"The underground laborers need to hold off the pursuers."

Luffy his hand.

"Then I'll go to Sabaody."

Nami glared at him.

You're in Sabaody!

Luffy looked down at his feet.

"Oh, right."

Zoro carries his sword.

"Then let's head towards the exit."

Sanji off the dust from his trouser legs.

"Ladies and children, evacuate first. We'll handle the rest."

The Sky Screen brightened again.

[Temporary mission updated.]

[Part 1: Witnesses protecting the Scrap Platform Lumi, Mia, Kaven, Eve.]

[Second, the evacuation of underground laborers from the Sabaody.]

[Third, prevent Figarland Garling from taking over the command of the evidence destruction operation.]

Shanks looked up.

"I'll go third."

Benn Beckman raised his gun.

Are you alone?

Shanks smiled.

I didn't say anyone.

On the deck of the Red Hair Pirates, Lucky Roux hoisted his gun holster.

"Captain, the coordinates are still active."

Yasopp was smoking a cigarette.

"The wind direction is poor around the outer perimeter of the Holy Land, causing long-range shots to deviate."

Shanks handed the metal plate into the Golden Light of the Sky Screen.

"Sky Screen, give me a line where I can hear."

[A public dialogue can be established.]

[Warning: Figarland Garling possesses the power of repression in court.]

Shanks said.

"Open."

At the end of the steps leading to the outer ring of the Holy Land, the white-haired old man stopped.

The long sword rested on the ground, the emblem on the scabbard magnified by the Sky Screen.

Garling looked up.

"Red-Hair."

Shanks did not look away from the camera.

"Long time no see, Commander."

Luffy's eyes widened.

"Do they know each other?"

"Rayleigh said in a low voice."

There's something wrong with that statement.

Garling's gaze swept across the Sky Screen and landed on the metal plate in Shanks' hand.

"You used Figarland's blood to make a pirate flag."

Shanks answered.

I have never used your blood.

Garling said.

You have it on you.

Shanks flung his cloak back.

"So you're going to judge me now?"

Garling gripped the hilt of the knife.

"The collateral branches have become disorderly, aided the rebellion, interfered with the Knights' orders, and leaked Old Archive records."

The golden lettering on the Sky Screen descended.

[Detection indicates that Figarland Garling has initiated a trial against Red-Haired Shanks.]

[Whether it will enter public review.]

Before Shanks could even speak, Luffy had already shouted it out.

"Review!"

Akainu also pressed the desktop button.

"Review."

"Dragon said."

"Review."

Garling looked up at the Sky Screen.

"The Throne will not accept judgment from pirates and rebels."

The Sky Screen never stopped.

[The public review has been successful.]

[Question: What were the main consequences of Red-Haired Shanks's interference with the Holy Knights's orders?]

[A, Let the rebels go.]

[B, Obstructing the Evidence of Destruction.]

[C, Protect registered victims and witnesses.]

[D. Of the facts above, C is the priority for determining the Sky Screen Protection Chain.]

Robin said immediately.

"D."

Akainu spoke in a deep voice.

"D."

Luffy patted his Straw Hat.

"D!"

Shanks looked at Garling.

I also choose D.

The Sky Screen was revealed.

[Correct answer: D.]

[Red-Haired Shanks' interference command is: Temporarily placed under witness protection.]

[Figarland Garling could not be executed directly by Branch Judgment.]

Garling tapped his finger on the hilt of the knife.

"Temporary."

Shanks nodded.

"That's enough."

On the Scrap Platform, Lumi was Eve behind Dr. Eve.

Mia clutched the file box, her face pale.

"They're here."

Sabo landed in the Golden Light, his shoes sliding half a step off the iron plate.

"Everyone, step back."

Bonney helped the bear land, with the Little Bear following beside them; its body still bore scorch marks from the maintenance bay.

Lumi probe.

"Sister Bonney, where's Li?"

Bonney turned around and blocked her view.

"Li has been placed under protection."

"That's what the bear said."

It has a name.

Lumi nodded.

"Then I'll live to tell others."

Sabo looked ahead.

"I'll save that for when I'm on the Sky Screen Curtain later."

Three knights vaulted up from the edge of the platform.

The leader was wearing a silver half-helmet.

"Submit the underage adaptation sample."

Bonney raised her hand.

"You still dare to call her that?"

Silver Helmet said.

"The file name has not been abolished."

The words immediately appeared on the Sky Screen.

[Lumi's profile has been corrected.]

[The original sample name is invalid.]

The bear took a step forward.

"You heard that."

The silver-helmeted figure drew his sword.

"The Sky Screen Curtain Records are not part of the Throne Archives."

Sabo twisted his wrist.

"Then I'll beat you until you can hear me."

At the exit of Sabaody, Shakky pushed the last batch of laborers to the street corner.

"Don't look back, walk towards the back door of the coating factory."

Koby stood in the middle of the road, his fists wreathed in Haki.

Tashigi stood to his right, her sword held horizontally.

Zoro walked ahead.

"They've arrived."

Four knights descended from the Holy Land's elevator shaft.

One of them saw Luffy and immediately raised his gun.

"Straw Hat Boy, arrest!"

Luffy stretched out his arm and slammed the gun barrel towards the ground.

I don't have time to get arrested right now.

Sanji kicked away another rider's boot.

"The ladies are evacuating; anyone blocking the way is asking for trouble."

Nami, clutching the keybook, retreated to Robin's side.

"Robin, how long until all the exits are open?"

Robin flipped through the Old Map projected from the Sky Screen.

"The Main Gate on the east side is still missing."

Usopp poked his head out.

Where is the Main Gate?

Shakky pointed to the tower that was blocked by the knights.

"There."

Usopp swallowed hard.

I knew it.

On the outer ring of the Holy Land, Garling drew his sword half an inch.

Shanks placed his hand on his sword as well.

The two gazed at each other across the Sky Screen, the sea breeze whipping the Red Hair Pirates' flag.

Garling opened his mouth.

You can protect one side, but not all three.

Shanks answered.

"So I never intended to rely on myself alone."

A flash of Golden Light appeared in the Sky Screen.

[Public collaboration permissions are enabled.]

[Simultaneous Q&A session begins in all three battlefields.]

[Question: What is the most likely target that Garling will personally attack?]

[A, Sabaody Exit.]

[B, Scrap Platform.]

[C, Red-Haired Shanks]

[D, the core of the Old Archive evidence chain.]

Garling's sword was fully drawn.

Shanks looked at the options, blood dripping from the back of his hand into the cracks of the deck.

"Luffy, don't choose speed."

Luffy stopped punching.

"Why?"

Shanks stared at the steps beneath Garling's feet.

He's waiting for us to guess wrong.