Pursuit Failed, Setting Sail Again

"Stop them!!"

"Don't let these pirates get near the Sea Train!"

The sounds of gunfire and clashing swords echoed throughout the station, but faced with the fully-equipped Straw Hat crew, a mere fifty naval soldiers and hundreds of agents were utterly powerless to stop them! Even though they were all elite soldiers with agile skills and unwavering will.

As for the experts among them:

"I hate underhanded Saber Technique the most—"

"Right Angle Flash - Penn's Void Slash!"

The longsword swung through the air in a right-angled wave, then swung to form a rectangular slash that crashed down on Zoro! However, Zoro fearlessly met the attack head-on, his three swords suddenly slashing upwards.

"Three-Sword Style: Ushioni - Demon Slash!"

Zoro charged headlong into the sword light, skillfully deflecting the opponent's longsword with his three swords, and then suddenly twisting them together.

Oh no, the opponent has caught us off guard—

Click,

The longsword shattered, and Navy Captain T Bone was startled. Then, the sharp katana had already sliced through his chest! Blood spurted out as the force of the sword rapidly dissipated.

Clang!

The naval captain, supporting himself on his knees with his short sword, refused to fall because:

"I can still fight!"

"If we let you pirates run rampant, countless more ordinary people will bleed and weep! Even in this unjust world, I will prove that justice and fairness still exist here—"

Thud!

The back of the blade struck the back of his head, forcing T Bone to the ground. Behind him stood Zoro, who had removed his bandana.

"I'm so sorry, we're the ones who should be suffering injustice, aren't we? Although it doesn't matter to me."

Zoro's goal has always been to become the World's Greatest Swordsman!

Not some hero who maintains world peace.

On the other side...

"Ramen Kenpo— "

"Plastic Surgery SHOOT - Eyes - Nose - Cheeks - Mouth - Teeth - Chin!!"

The CP7 spy chief, Wadjet, the Ramen Kenpo, was sent flying backward by Sanji's six kicks to his face. He touched his now-handsome cheeks and was furious!

"How dare you disfigure my face! I'll never forgive you—"

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No, no, no, this is plastic surgery, right? It's definitely plastic surgery!

Could this be the legendary 'Face-Changing Kick'...?

A guy with bulging eyes, buck teeth, a long face, and a triple chin was transformed into a handsome man by Sanji's series of kicks. With that kind of skill, why be a chef? Wouldn't a plastic surgeon be better?

While inwardly complaining, Roman charged forward at high speed! With the White Knight's super high defense, he completely ignored the attacks of the naval soldiers and CP Agent. He swept across the battlefield like an Inazuma, leaving behind only a trail of slowly falling figures.

In comparison, Luffy on the other side is much more terrifying!

Amidst a flurry of punches, figures were sent flying! With Luffy's physical prowess, even a barrage of punches from Xia Ji would be fatal. The time has come to test the toughness of these elite warriors' bodies!

On the contrary, Nami was too slow to act, and her opponent was almost dead before she could even make a move...

Their momentum was unstoppable, and all who stood in their way were defeated!

"It seems the escort force has been completely wiped out."

On the rapidly departing Sea Train, the members of CP9 breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a sense of shame.

For these 'legitimate' assassins who prioritize orders, cutting their losses and completing the mission is the best option when facing an unexpected and powerful enemy. However, the 'best' is often not so comfortable.

"Be careful, the other party is not an ordinary ability user."

Rob Lucci, standing by the train window, watched the Straw Hat crew break through to the station with wary eyes. Sure enough! The white-armored knight who had broken through to the shore grabbed at the air and a long spear appeared in his hand. Then he raised his waist and made a throwing motion.

"Go, White Hound!"

As Roman's voice came from inside the helmet, he suddenly threw himself forward.

The armored knight's body seemed to spring back, bursting with powerful force, causing his entire body to suddenly straighten in this arc, sending the spear flying out of his hand.

As the spear was drawn, a circle of silver light surged forth, and it was thrown out like a straight silver beam, making a sound like a tsunami or a landslide. The sea below the silver beam began to crack and splash! A straight trench was drawn along the trajectory of the silver beam.

The javelin was like a terrifying missile, chasing after the departing Sea Train!

"They're here,"

Rob Lucci appeared outside the carriage in a flash, instantly transforming into his 'half-orc' form and kicking out to meet the oncoming spear.

"Storm Foot 'Kicking Bird'!"

This is Lucci's special extended technique, the Tempest Kick, which unleashes a massive, bird-shaped Tempest Kick. Its power is enough to easily slice through iron plates hundreds of meters wide and tens of meters thick covering Marine warship! With the combat power to kill a warship with a single kick, he is definitely at the level of Marine Major General.

Even a weaker Vice Admiral is no better.

Boom—

A deafening explosion erupted at the point of impact, powerful and resounding! The cracking sound of the spear and the storm kick colliding violently was not something that could be produced by gunpowder. At the same time, a figure had already stepped into the air and was rushing towards the Sea Train.

That's right, it's 'running at full speed'!

Currently, only one member of the Straw Hat crew can do this:

"Sanji, watch out!"

As the 'Spray Wind Shell' on his shoes continuously spewed out bursts of scorching white air, Sanji soared through the air towards the Sea Train as if he had mastered Geppo.

However, faced with the continuous barrage of attacks from the other group, he couldn't even get close by himself, and in the end, he could only watch helplessly as the Sea Train drove away before returning to the station in despair.

But it doesn't matter, since both Roman's javelin and Sanji's aerial approach were just 'disguise'.

"Did the shot go over there? Uh... Sniper King."

In response to Roman's question, the masked man with the long nose carrying a huge slingshot gave a thumbs up.

"OK".

On the receding Sea Train carriage, an inconspicuous white arrow is stuck in the ground.

"Very good," Roman said, closing his eyes to sense the situation before looking at the others who had finished their battle.

"There is good news and bad news."

"The good news is that I can pinpoint the location of the Sea Train. As long as I catch up with it, I can get Robin back."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's set sail!"

Faced with Luffy's shout, Roman had no choice but to remind him.

"Luffy, we don't have a ship."

You just "lost" the Going Merry to Usopp, so what are we going to use to set sail now?

"Hey hey hey?"

Luffy was so shocked that his jaw dropped to his chest.

"Can't you use your 'White Merry' to catch up?"

"... Theoretically it's possible, but you have to consider the battles that follow! If Luffy all the way there, I'm afraid I'll be exhausted by the time we get to Enies Lobby."

"Ah, eating meat will instantly revitalize you when you're tired, won't it?"

I'm really sorry I haven't learned the 'Life Return Feeding Version'!

"Hey, Luffy!"

Nami, who was standing next to her, rubbed her temples.

"You should at least consider the situation of us 'ordinary people'!"

You, an ordinary person who's like a thunderbolt...

"In any case, we'd better get a boat. And—"

Pointing to the ever-rising waves outside, he said it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them a raging torrent. The entire sea seemed to be churning, with mountain-like waves rising and falling. To be on the safe side, let's use the abandoned Sea Train 'Rocket Man' from the original story. "Well then, let's go find the mayor here. See if we can..."

"Wait a minute, Mr. Roman."

??

Roman and Sniper King, who had turned around abruptly, were both shocked. Although Usopp, who was using the alias 'Sniper King,' had his face covered by a mask, his trembling appearance showed the shock in his heart. — Because in their 'line of sight,' a 'child' holding a wooden mallet and wearing a raincoat was standing on the shore not far away.

Could this be... the Ship Spirit of the Going Merry?!

But this shouldn't be the case, Roman frowned as he remained enveloped in the White Knight.

Usopp could see the other person because Usopp had always acted as the Straw Hat crew's 'shipwright'. Furthermore, the Golden Merry held in Usopp's heart the memories of his hometown and Kaya. How could he also...

' Mr. Roman, without your help along the way, I wouldn't have made it this far.'

The child's voice was very soft, as if it would dissipate with a gust of wind.

"Please help me one more time! I can hold on as long as I can save my comrades!"

"Sniper King!"

Roman, enveloped in the 'White Knight', turned to look at the person beside him wearing a cloak and a mask. Although both were in 'disguise', there was no doubt that they both knew each other's identities.

"We need to borrow the 'Golden Merry' to go after Robin, and Usopp..."

Usopp agreed!

"No... it's because Usopp gave me permission to use his ship freely when he left, so—"

"Please take Merry with you."

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"Luffy, what do you think?"

Facing Roman and Usopp looking over, along with a blurry figure of a child, Luffy adjusted his Straw Hat and grinned.

"Of course, we'll go together to bring our partner back!"