Brawl in Block B, a Three-Generation Grudge

On the other side:

A street-side cafe in Dressrosa.

"Are you researchers or explorers? I advise you not to go to 'Green Bit'. Although there is a steel bridge connecting it, there are 'Fighting Fish' in the sea."

Faced with their boss's words, Luo and his companions, who were gathering information, were speechless. How could such a prosperous and peaceful island be surrounded by such a dangerous place?

"Hey, Trafalgar."

Usopp asked in a low voice.

"How about we change the return location?"

"What's the point of changing things now? What I care about is that if Wang Gang resigns from his position as a 'Shichibukai', then this place will simply be a 'Pirate Kingdom'."

With such revelry and celebration, aren't they afraid of being attacked by the navy?

"Careful,"

Robin lowered his head, pretending to drink tea, while simultaneously alerting the others. Three tall, mysterious men in white suits and masks passed by them, heading towards the port.

"CP0? What are they doing here..."

For a fleeting moment, a shadow of gloom crossed Luo's heart. But now that things had come to this, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it! He'd get Caesar to that isolated island north of Dressrosa first.

"Zoro, stop right there!!"

Meanwhile, Zoro and Sanji were playing a game of 'chase me' on the street.

"Now is not the time for you to show off your terrible sense of direction..."

"Shut up! My knife has been stolen!!"

However, at the next intersection:

Accompanied by the melodious and intense playing of an acoustic guitar, a beautiful woman with long, dark brown hair, beautiful light brown eyes, a red flower on her head, wearing a flamenco costume, and a flower in her mouth, danced enthusiastically to the rhythm.

The wild dance steps, the overlapping skirts, the stern eyes, the graceful gestures, and the rhythmic tapping instantly captivated Sanji's attention!

"So beautiful~~"

This beautiful woman perfectly embodies the dance called 'Flamenco'.

Her dance exuded a confidence born of hardship, a nonchalant ease honed by the fickleness of human nature, and a charm that showed no intention of engaging in any provocation or bitter entanglement. It instantly captivated Sanji.

"Beautiful lady, step on me~~!!"

... Sanji, are you some kind of brainless fanboy? That's when Chopper needs to give you a shot.

And naturally, this dancer quickly became involved with Sanji. —Heh, love at first sight is either lust or seduction. The current situation is a combination of both, but...

Although Sanji will later have his face stepped on by this beautiful woman codenamed 'Violet', he will still be able to win her over with his gentlemanly manners.

Meanwhile, Zoro had already chased the 'invisible' thief who stole his sword and disappeared into the city. Of course, in the eyes of the white doves in the sky, Zoro was frantically moving in and out of the buildings, climbing up and down... in short, he was having a great time playing with 'air'.

Oh well, it's just a 'warm-up' phase anyway, let them have some fun first.

After instructing all the 'White Doves' on the mechanism to alert them once others entered combat, Roman turned his attention back to the arena.

"Next up in Group B is a rare 'Supernovas' who escaped from 'White Dove' a year ago and entered the New World. He's incredibly ruthless and has been responsible for things like the 'Pirate Medley Incident' and the 'Town Burning Disaster'!"

As the host introduced him, a figure emerged with a grass-green rooster-comb hairstyle, an eye mark under his right eye, a nose ring, a face like a demon, a black wing-shaped semi-circular tattoo on his chest, a purple coat with a skull pattern on the back, plaid trousers, and a short knife at his waist.

"He is none other than the number one on the list of 'Pirates Most Wanted to Disappear': 'Ogre' Bartolomeo!"

Bartolomeo, upon entering the stadium, immediately displayed his arrogant side: he directly provoked the entire audience—

"Heh ha ha ha, you bunch of trash, go to hell!"

"Get out of here!"

"You're the one who should go to hell!!"

In response to the audience's jeers, Bartolomeo threw a cannonball directly into the stands, instantly causing countless people to flee in panic wherever it landed! However:

"How ugly, it's just a dud."

!!

He fooled everyone's audience right from the start; he truly deserves to be the number one most hated pirate of the year.

"Now, the Group B elimination rounds will begin!"

As the bell rang, the scene unfolded as follows:

?!

"Hey, hey, hey, this isn't a free-for-all brawl at all!"

"It's practically like an army..."

As soon as the battle began, a group of people, including the strategist Dugong, surrounded King Elizabello II of the Kingdom of Prodence, like soldiers guarding their leader.

The muscular, burly man with short blond hair, a crown adorned with multiple crosses, and a red and blue cloak remained unmoved, continuing to swing his golden boxing gloves, gathering power in a boxing stance.

"That uncle's aura is constantly increasing, it's amazing."

On the second floor next to the contestants, Luffy watched Elizabello 2, who was constantly throwing punches, and his expression also became serious.

"That's his signature move, 'King Punch',"

Roman, dressed as a magician, casually gave Luffy a lesson.

"Because this move requires an enormous amount of physical energy, one must warm up for at least an hour beforehand in order to unleash the full power of the punch. Therefore, it is called a 'family heirloom sword' that can only be drawn once in each battle."

"It's said that even someone as powerful as one of the Four Emperors would die instantly if hit by it. — Of course, we all know how much exaggeration there is in 'it's said.' However:"

Roman continued his commentary while observing the battle situation:

"At least it is true that he once broke through an enemy fortress in an instant with just one move."

"Um,"

Luffy nodded.

"I could feel that even if I had taken that punch, it wouldn't have felt good."

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The people around were speechless. They said these two guys were like frogs in a well, but the magician explained the king's secret technique in great detail. They said these two guys were experts, but the secret technique that was said to kill even the Four Emperors only made them feel 'uncomfortable'?

"Hmph, I thought at least one or two of those so-called 'Worst Generation' members would show up two years ago."

Cavendish, dressed like a young nobleman, angrily pulled out a tattered wanted Bounty Poster and sighed, "There are too many marks from the throwing knife; you can't even make out the shape."

"Cabbage... It's been so long, can't you just forget about it?"

Luffy was speechless, because the Bounty Poster covered in knife marks in the other person's hand was his own.

"No, they stole my thunder!"

Faced with the persistent Cavendish, Luffy surprisingly put his mind to work.

"But at this tournament, everyone can wear a mask like that 'champion' from before... whatever, so even if you come, you won't recognize them. So let's just forget about it..."

"Oh, so you've been here all along."

Just as Luffy was trying his best to persuade Cavendish, while Roman was watching the show from the sidelines, an old and kind voice came from behind.

"Hey there, how's Mr. Garp? 'Straw Hat' Luffy's little brother."

"Hey? Uncle, you know my grandfather..."

?!

"Ouch!!" X2

In an instant, Luffy and Cavendish's expressions changed drastically, while Roman, though standing motionless with his arms crossed, had helplessly closed his eyes behind his mask.

It has to be said that experience matters; Luffy's true identity was revealed in just one sentence.

Or is Luffy's 'natural airhead' acting up again?

"I was almost killed by Garp a long time ago," the kind-faced, tall, robust old man stroked his beard, "So I decided to hate your family for three generations!"

Here it comes, Chinjao Pattern: I thank your ancestors for their reverse operations.

"You should go talk to my grandfather about this!"

Clang!

Cavendish nearby, angrily drew his jeweled rapier, Durandal, from his waist. "So you're Luffy! I thought you were someone I could talk to. I'll kill you right here and now!"

"No, no, no, I'm Lucy ~~~"

Watching Luffy to explain himself to both sides, Roman was watching the show from the sidelines, sighed.

Pirate matters usually end in violence! Especially since neither of these two guys are easily dissuaded—

"Hasshoken - Head Dance!"

"Beautiful Sword - Blue Bird!"

As the tall Chinjao leaped upwards, it crashed headfirst into the ground with its "Iron Head Technique," its immense Haki surging like a tsunami and swirling like a hurricane, engulfing the buildings within a dozen meters around it!

The solid rocks that made up the arena churned and shattered like the sea in a storm! Countless fragments floated in the air, weightless, and were then reduced to dust by the shockwave of Chinjao's unique 'Hasshoken'.

The force of that collision was like a mountain collapsing!

Meanwhile, Cavendish moved with lightning speed! The very air seemed to be cleaved in two by the sword, leaving a long trail. Though it was merely a slender rapier, Cavendish wielded it with a dangerous and domineering force that seemed to pierce through everything! Even the air in its path crackled with Electric Light.

This sword is so sharp it can cleave clouds and shatter seas!

!!

In an instant, the other gladiators in the hall didn't even have time to express their shock before they were about to be caught in the aftermath of the battle between the two masters!

"You two, please stop."

Just then, a calm voice suddenly rang out!

Two White Gloves hands met Chinjao's bald head and Cavendish's rapier, respectively.

"Momo - 50x Vibration!"

"Momo - 50 times slower!"

A hand radiating white shockwave blocked Chinjao's headbutt, deflecting his 'Hasshoken'; five fingers with a slowing effect precisely grasped Cavendish's blade; then, ten fingers covered in Armament Haki clenched together!

Buzzing!...

In an instant, the earth-shattering impact, which made the surrounding gladiators' ears ring, transformed into a gale ten times more violent than before, spreading in all directions and scraping away a deep layer from the rock buildings! A strange cracking sound rang out from under the feet of the mysterious magician who was standing between Chinjao and Cavendish.

The sound was like a cookie being suddenly crushed!

"My God, he actually did it all by himself..."

"Those were two Great Pirates!!"

"Who is this guy? Is he also an officer of Four Emperors— "

Amid the gasps of the surrounding gladiators, Roman's calm voice came from beneath his mask:

"Gentlemen, if you want to fight, go to the ring! And:"

Beside him, Luffy, who had just been there, had vanished without a trace.

"Your target has already escaped."

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This magician is truly amazing!

No, it's so strong it's despair-inducing!

Rebecca had only managed to steady herself by plunging her sword into the stone slab, bit her lower lip. No, she had to think of something...