The Oriole Behind!

As the situation in the West Blue gradually became more complicated and Kizaru began to break out in a sweat, his old colleague was traveling in the New World.

Aokiji rode his bicycle slowly across the sea.

Since announcing his departure from the Navy, he has been wandering around the New World.

In his words, he wanted to truly understand this ocean.

For a long time, observing the world from the perspective of the navy has prevented us from seeing the whole picture.

Now that he has finally shed his identity as a naval officer, he can see the world more clearly.

However, trouble soon followed.

They hadn't even been traveling in the New World for very long, and hadn't really seen what the world looked like.

That guy Ian actually unified the Beasts Pirates with Inazuma speed and directly occupied the New World.

In that case, his presence becomes somewhat awkward.

Although he has left the Navy, the Beasts Pirates will not consider him an ally.

Operating in these waters could be quite troublesome if discovered by a pirate crew.

The solution to this problem was actually quite simple: just leave the New World.

However, Aokiji himself was somewhat hesitant about it.

The reason for his hesitation was the invitation Ian had extended to him in the Giant Kingdom.

He did hesitate because of the Beasts Pirates ' current strength.

However, of course, it wasn't because the Beasts Pirates were powerful that they wanted to curry favor with them.

He just felt that, faced with such a powerful Beasts Pirates, shouldn't he do something?

This is the professional ethics of a former Marine Admiral!

However, Aokiji couldn't make up his mind.

Although he has left the Navy, he was, after all, a former Marine Admiral.

Amidst this dilemma, Aokiji's journey never ceased.

He carefully concealed his identity and wandered around this New World.

On this day, he arrived in a certain country.

This was once a World Government Member States, but after the Beasts Pirates conquered the New World, the World Government decisively abandoned this country.

There are more than a dozen other Affiliated Nation are just as unfortunate as this country.

In fact, the government's decision to abandon them caused quite a stir at sea.

It is said that the Affiliated Nation of other sea areas are quite angry about this.

After all, these countries were the ones abandoned this time, but who can guarantee they won't be the ones abandoned next time?

However, the protests from the Affiliated Nation were eventually quelled by the governments, and it remains to be seen what kind of assurances the World Government made.

When Aokiji first landed in this country, he was somewhat curious.

What has become of this country, which was once a Affiliated Nation of the government but was later ruled by pirates?

The answer is, very calm.

This country neither prospered because the Beasts Pirates ' flag flew over their port, nor did it decline because it was ruled by pirates.

As Aokiji wandered through the cities and countryside of this country, all he felt was peace.

The Beasts Pirates are recruiting new members at the port.

Construction workers recruited from this country built bases and airports on flat land outside the city.

A new factory is being built in a newly designated area next door.

It's fair to say that the arrival of the Beasts Pirates brought tremendous changes to this country, yet the country remained peaceful.

It was as if nothing had happened at all; the people in the country were simply going about their lives quietly.

Aokiji specifically sought out people from that country to ask them what they thought of the Beasts Pirates.

This is the answer people gave him.

"At first, of course I was very scared, after all, this was the most terrifying pirate crew in the world."

"But we soon realized that they didn't seem to be interested in us at all, and were just going about their own business."

There was no killing, no looting.

Even the Beasts Pirates have gradually begun to shed their pirate personas and become more disciplined, basically no longer disturbing the lives of the residents.

"Ah la la,"

Aokiji sighed softly, "Truly remarkable."

It's one thing to do this in poor, non- Affiliated Nation, but it's even more surprising that it's done in much wealthier Affiliated Nation.

What a remarkable man, Ian.

What else can we marvel at besides exclaiming "amazing!"?

Aokiji thus realized...

At this point, the Beasts Pirates were no longer a pirate crew at all.

It is essentially a scaled-down version of World Government.

Ian's ambition is obvious.

"If that's the case,"

Aokiji sighed with a hint of melancholy, "Could it be that they had already foreseen the current situation back then?"

In short, it's time to make a decision.

West Blue.

The raging wind continued to blow wildly, and Dragon's black hair flew wildly as he rode the gale.

"A girl?"

Kizaru scratched the back of his head, still looking confused, and asked, "Seriously, Dragon, we're not young anymore, we're almost fifty-year-old uncles. It's so embarrassing to still be calling us 'girls'."

Dragon smirked, too lazy to waste words with this guy who was deliberately playing dumb.

Anyway, that girl must be on this warship right now.

Without hesitation, Dragon pressed his right hand down onto the deck below.

The swirling gale, like a drill, pierced a huge hole in the deck, penetrating several decks down to the very bottom of the warship.

Kizaru's expression changed, and in an instant, he transformed into a flash of light and appeared in front of Dragon. "Long time no see. Committing destruction right from the start? That's going too far!"

The merciless light-speed kick lashed out directly at Dragon.

Dragon's right arm transformed into a swirling whirlwind. "Get out of my way, Borsalino."

Boom!!

The collision of the gale and the dazzling light created a powerful explosion directly above the warship.

In the dazzling light, Kizaru was blasted away.

"Such a powerful and Haki!"

Kizaru steadied himself in mid-air and couldn't help but sigh.

His old friend, who was once on par with him, is now far more powerful than him.

This is what they call the passage of time and the changing of circumstances.

As Kizaru sighed, Dragon had already transformed into a whirlwind, heading straight through the hole below to the prison at the bottom of the warship.

Kizaru let out a long sigh.

There's nothing we can do.

It seems impossible to take this girl back now.

Therefore, the only solution is to prevent Dragon from taking her away either.

Just as Mr. Sengoku said.

Kizaru extended his right hand, and his fingertips immediately emitted a dazzling light.

"Laser!!"

A dazzling laser beam pierced through the deck in an instant, and guided by Kizaru's Observation Haki, it shot directly towards Nico Robin, who was located on the bottom prison level.

I'm sorry, but this is the only place I can kill you.

"Borsalino!!"

The speed of the wind-transformed Dragon is indeed very fast, but it is still not as fast as light.

He could only throw a backhand punch, and the gust of wind that shot out collided directly with the laser.

This violent explosion completely blasted the upper half of the warship to smithereens.

Nico Robin indeed felt a bright light above her head, followed by the earth shaking violently.

She was knocked to the ground, her head tilting upwards in the process.

The deck above had completely disappeared, and she could now see the bright sky.

What happened?

"Um?"

Dragon, who stopped Kizaru's attack, immediately noticed Nico Robin, who was still somewhat bewildered.

"I've finally found you, Miss Robin!"

Even the composed Dragon couldn't help but smile with delight.

Robin looked somewhat bewildered.

However, she quickly recognized the man's identity.

"The Revolutionary Army, Dragon?"

Although I don't understand the situation, this man came to rescue me, right?

Revolutionary Army?

Falling into their hands is better than being captured by the navy, isn't it?

Before Robin could say anything, beams of laser light rained down on her from the sky.

"Borsalino!"

Dragon instantly unleashed a series of powerful wind blades, blasting Kizaru's laser beams apart in mid-air. He roared, "Just how terrified are you of real history?"

Robin felt his eyes sting instantly.

Yes, just how afraid are World Government of real history?

As a result, anyone who dares to research that period of history is erased by the government!

"There's no use talking to me about this; I'm just a salaried office worker."

Kizaru spoke slowly, simultaneously creating distance with a flash, and then streaks of dazzling aurora light shot towards Robin.

He's no match for Dragon in a head-on fight, but if the goal is to kill someone in front of Dragon, then it's not impossible to give it a try.

Dragon's face darkened. After blocking Kizaru's attack once again, he realized...

If you want to take Miss Robin away, you'll have to defeat her old friend here.

"Borsalino, are you ready?"

Dragon's arms transformed into a whirlwind, his fists spinning like drills.

The Haki attached to his arms turned the two gusts of wind into complete darkness.

"Oh dear, that's scary."

Kizaru pulled down his sunglasses to cover his eyes. "Can't we just coexist peacefully?"

Knowing his personality well, Dragon as if he hadn't heard what he was saying, transforming into a whirlwind and suddenly approaching to throw a punch.

However, Kizaru had no intention of fighting him at all. He simply kept Elementalization to create distance while firing lasers to attack Robin, who was completely unable to move.

Dragon began to feel himself sweating profusely.

Borsalino, that bastard!

He was no match for him in a head-on fight, but he managed to maneuver around the area thanks to his unparalleled mobility.

However, in order to protect Robin, he couldn't act freely at all.

This dragging on isn't good.

On the rooftop of this base, Crocodile and Redfield had already arrived silently.

Kizaru and Dragon, who were focused on each other, didn't notice their arrival.

"The NEO Marines didn't show up; instead, it was the Revolutionary Army's Rebel Dragon who appeared here."

Crocodile flicked the ash from his cigar. "This is truly something I never expected."

Is this a good thing or a bad thing for us?

Redfield, leaning on his umbrella, chuckled and said, "The advantage is that someone will help keep Kizaru occupied, but the disadvantage is that killing all the witnesses won't be so easy."

Crocodile remained silent.

Should we make a move now?

It would be much easier to capture Nico Robin while Kizaru and Dragon are fighting.

But as Redfield said, once that woman was taken away at that point, it was impossible to cover it up again.

Should we give up?

What a joke! How could I possibly give up?

To become the Pirate King, you absolutely need this woman's help!

"Then there's nothing we can do!"

Crocodile casually squeezed his hand, and the cigar in his hand instantly turned into scattered yellow sand. He said viciously, "Let's get that woman first!"

As for whether they will be targeted by both the World Government and the Beasts Pirates in the future, that's for our future selves to decide!

"Ryde! You go out first, I'll hide and see what happens!"

"Hahaha!"

Ryde laughed heartily, "Then let's go!"

He launched himself out, flying like a phantom towards the half-destroyed warship in the naval port.

At the same moment, Crocodile also turned into yellow sand, creating a hole in the tall building beneath his feet, and he too turned into yellow sand and disappeared inside.

Ryde's speed was terrifying; he was like a bolt of Inazuma.

However, Kizaru and Dragon, who were fighting in the sky at this moment, were both masters of Observation Haki.

Almost simultaneously, the two looked down at Redfield was speeding forward.

"Ryde?"

Kizaru couldn't help but gape, "So the Cross Guild really came too?"

While marveling at it, he didn't forget to fire Ryde beam after laser at Ryder.

Nico Robin cannot fall into the hands of the Revolutionary Army, nor can she fall into the hands of the Cross Guild.

Without hesitation, Dragon transformed into a whirlwind and headed straight for Nico Robin.

Although a competitor has emerged, the good news is that he's no longer the only one protecting Miss Robin.

Ryde waved his umbrella, slicing apart several laser beams coming towards him, and then pounced on Nicole Robin without stopping.

While Ryde and Dragon were racing, Kizaru wasn't idle either, firing beams of laser at Nico Robin.

However, these beams were destroyed by Dragon and Ryde simultaneously.

Then.

"I have a suggestion."

Ryde stopped and looked back at Kizaru in the sky.

I think your suggestion is excellent.

Dragon immediately understood what this guy meant.

"Oh--"

Kizaru felt a headache coming on as he looked at the two men staring straight at him below.

If it were just one person, he could try to kill Nico Robin.

But if you make enemies of both of them at the same time, that would be a huge problem.

Redfield's lips curled slightly.

If we just take down this Marine, Nico Robin will be ours for the taking.

Crocodile is now quietly lurking underground, waiting for his chance.

Now all you need to do is --

"Hehehe! Ian didn't tell me it would be this lively here today!"

A loud laugh suddenly echoed from the sky.

"No way?"

Kizaru was now truly drenched in sweat, and he looked up in disbelief.

In the sky, a massive azure dragon slowly emerged from the clouds.

"Kaido??"