Seven Minutes Away

Bonney, clutching the Memory Bubble, rushed towards the maintenance area.

She can't run fast.

The light pressed down on her, each step bringing forth new memories.

Sabo stood in front of him.

There's someone on the left.

Dragon said, "I'll handle it."

As soon as the door to the left passage opened, the three CP0s were pushed back by the wind pressure.

One of them raised a gun.

The bullet was deflected by the wind halfway through its flight and embedded itself in the wall.

The dragon looked at them.

Don't waste your time.

The CP0 member gritted his teeth.

"The Revolutionary Army leader is right here. Capture him."

Sabo turns his head.

"They really dare to shout."

"They're dragging it out," the dragon said.

Bonney was panting.

"Ignore them."

The countdown timer on the Sky Screen ticked.

[Maintenance zone lockdown countdown: 6 minutes and 32 seconds]

Outer transport port.

Kizaru saw the same countdown.

He raised his hand and fired a beam of light, disrupting a set of control levers that were remotely locking down the system.

The White Mask blocked the second beam of light.

You know what you're doing.

Kizaru said, "I know."

The White Mask said, "Prevent the World Government from controlling the core area of Science Unit."

Kizaru said, "That sounds like a big deal."

The White Mask said, "You can't afford it."

Kizaru said, "Then let Fleet Admiral Sengoku take the blame."

Sengoku's voice came through the Den Den Mushi.

"I heard you."

Kizaru said, "Fleet Admiral, are you willing to take responsibility?"

The Sengoku said, "To carry out the mission."

Kizaru smiled.

"Receive."

The White Mask stares at the Den Den Mushi).

"The Sengoku is also listening."

The voice of the Sengoku rang out.

"CP0 Special Squad, cease blockading the Bartholomew Kuma Body Maintenance Area and submit to independent review by Marine Headquarters."

The White Mask said, "You don't have permission."

Sengoku said, "I have authorization for the Sky Screen Rescue mission."

The White Mask said, "You led the navy into rebellion."

Sengoku said, "I will lead the navy to the inspection."

Akainu's voice came from another Den Den Mushi.

"Stop wasting your breath on him, Borsalino."

Kizaru looked up.

You're in a rush today.

Akainu said, "I can't stand them using children and fathers as tools."

Kizaru said, "That doesn't sound like you."

Akainu said, "Execute."

Kizaru's finger lit up.

"Receive."

Personality backup channel.

Bonney saw another memory.

The bear sat on the beach, holding Den Den Mushi).

Bonney's voice came through the Den Den Mushi.

"Dad, I ate a lot today."

The bear said, "Okay."

Bonney said, "I'm sunbathing."

The bear said, "Don't stay in the sun too long."

Bonney said, "You're nagging again."

The bear said, "I'm sorry."

Bonney snorted.

When are you coming back?

The bear gazed at the distant sea.

"Soon."

Bonney asked, "How many days is 'soon'?"

The bear did not answer.

Bonney said, "You lied to me again."

The bear looked down at its hands.

The hand had already covered part of the metal.

The bear hid its hands inside its cloak.

Bonney.

Bonney said, "What?"

The bear said, "If I don't come back for a long time, you still need to eat."

Bonney's side quieted down for a moment.

"Are you in trouble?"

The bear said, "No."

Bonney said, "Liar."

The bear said, "I'm working."

Bonney asked, "What kind of job?"

The bear looked at the metal in its hand.

"To protect many people."

Bonney said, "After you've protected others, you have to come back and protect me."

The bear closed its eyes.

"Good."

In reality, Bonney stumbled a little.

Sabo turned around and put his arm around her shoulder.

Bonney didn't shake her off.

She whispered, "He said yes."

"He's always wanted to come back," Sabo said.

Bonney said, "I know."

She looked up.

"I understand now."

The countdown on the Sky Screen canopy continues.

[Maintenance zone lockdown countdown: 4 minutes and 58 seconds]

Sabo looked ahead.

How much further?

Vegapunk's radio broadcast began.

"Go through the first two doors, turn right, take the downward elevator to Maintenance Cabin Number Three."

Long asked, "Is the elevator still working?"

Vegapunk said, "They're locking it."

Sabo said, "Then let's shoot it through."

Vegapunk shouted, "Don't shoot through! There are energy pipelines down there!"

Sabo retracted his fist.

"Then hurry up."

Vegapunk said, "I'm changing permissions."

The assistant's voice broke in.

"Doctor, the Five Elders have remotely locked onto and intervened."

Vegapunk said, "I know."

The assistant said, "Our privileges have been suppressed."

Bonney gritted her teeth.

Is there another way?

Vegapunk said, "Yes, but you have to go through the Seraphim Observation Zone."

The dragon raises its head.

Sabo also stopped.

"Seraphim?"

"They can't be destroyed during the protection period, but that doesn't mean they can't be remotely activated," Vegapunk said.

Bonney asked, "Recently?"

Vegapunk said, "Yes."

Bonney said, "Let's go."

Sabo said, "If they attack you."

Bonney hugged the Memory Bubble.

"Knock them down, but don't kill them."

Sabo glanced at her.

"The Navy says the same thing."

Bonney said, "At least they said something human."

The Sky Screen backdrop switches to Marine warships.

Kuzan observed the changing route.

"They changed their route and went to the Seraphim Observation Zone."

Smoker asked, "Where are we going?"

The helmsman shouted, "Ten minutes!"

Kuzan pressed down on the Den Den Mushi.

"Kizaru, Bonney, and the others are going through the Seraphim Observation Zone."

Kizaru said, "That way is difficult to travel."

Kuzan said, "Can you disable startup permissions?"

Kizaru looked at the White Mask.

"Ask CP0."

The White Mask heard it too.

He took out another Den Den Mushi.

"Activate the observation zone defense agreement."

Kizaru's beam struck the Den Den Mushi.

The White Mask- masked man dodged, but the Den Den Mushi was still grazed, its shell cracking.

But the order had already been issued.

Deep within Future Island.

The lights in the Seraphim's observation area lit up in rows.

Inside the transparent capsule, several weapons shaped like children opened their eyes.

Flames erupted behind them.

Vegapunk saw the images in the main experimental area.

"Oh no."

The assistant asked, "Doctor, shall we shut it down?"

Vegapunk said, "The Sky Screen protection does not prevent activation."

The assistant said, "What should we do then?"

Vegapunk stared at the screen.

"Cut off attack commands."

The assistant said, "The Five Elders have the authority at the top."

Vegapunk said, "Then use my low-level privileges."

The assistant turned pale.

"Using it would expose us."

Vegapunk said, "It's come to this."

Seraphim Observation Zone.

Bonney and the others rushed into the passage.

Ahead, a miniature Dracule Mihawk stood at the doorway, Black Blade in his hand.

Sabo stopped.

"This is the Seraphim."

The miniature Empress stood on the other side, looking at the Memory Bubble in Bonney's arms.

A small Jinbe emerged from the edge of the water tank.

The small bear was standing at the very back.

Bonney looked at the small bear and stopped in her tracks.

"Are you kidding me?"

The small bear raised its paw.

Sabo stood in front of Bonney.

"Don't move."

The dragon looked at the children.

"They are waiting for orders."

Vegapunk's urgent voice came over the loudspeaker.

"Bonney, don't attack them, I'm taking over permissions."

Bonney looked at the miniature bear.

"He also has the ability to make fleshy balls?"

Vegapunk said, "A simulated version."

The small bear's paw lit up.

Sabo said, "It's too late."

The dragon raised its hand, and the wind pressed down on the passage.

A small Dracule Mihawk creature charged at them, knife in hand.

Sabo went to meet him.

Flames clashed with the Black Blade.

Sabo was forced back half a step.

"You're really strong."

The miniature Empress raised her leg and kicked Bonney.

The dragon's wind wall blocked her.

The miniature Jinbe punched the ground, and water gushed out from the pipes.

Bonney hugged the Memory Bubble and backed away.

The countdown timer on the Sky Screen lit up.

[Maintenance zone lockdown countdown: 3 minutes and 9 seconds]

Bonney looked at the small bear in front of her.

The little bear also looked at the light in her arms.

Bonney shouted, "Get out of the way!"

The small bear raises its paw.

The ball of flesh aimed at her.

Red text appeared on the Sky Screen.

[Lineage Factor correlation was detected between Jewelry Bonney's permissions and the Kuma-type Seraphim.]

[Attempt temporary command overwrite?]

Bonney didn't hesitate.

"Cover!"