The Legendary Hero of the Marines

'Wh-what is that?'

Just as this question subconsciously arose in everyone's hearts, and the Straw Hat Crew gradually made out the distinctive sheep's-head emblem on the enormous object, smiles bloomed across their faces.

"Merry! Kong!!!"

The next moment, the Merry came crashing down between the two Marine Warships, kicking up an astonishing wave that sent the two Marine Warships, which had already locked onto the Straw Hat Crew and could fire at any moment, tilting more than forty-five degrees. The Marines were thrown into complete chaos, tumbling and sprawling everywhere.

"Hahaha, Kong, I knew you'd come..."

After shouting in delighted surprise, Luffy suddenly drew in a huge breath, puffing himself up into the shape of a giant balloon. His elongated arms then grabbed all his companions except Ying, who was already skilled in Marine Six Powers: Moon Walk.

"Whoosh..."

The next instant, the air Luffy had sucked into his belly blasted out rapidly, sending him flying toward the Merry like a deflating balloon.

Seeing this, Borsalino subconsciously raised his right foot, intending to follow up with a powerful Light Speed Kick toward Luffy. But as if he had suddenly thought of something, he lowered his foot again with an awkward look.

However, even though Borsalino did not directly stop Luffy, Kuzan raised an arm, sending vast sheets of ice chasing after Luffy like a waterfall flowing backward.

Just as the ice was about to freeze Luffy and the others in midair, Ying arrived from behind first and blocked Luffy's back. She swung the Famous Sword - Cherry Ten in her hand.

"Boom!"

The entire waterfall of ice was cleaved in two. The terrifying Flying Slash even traveled along the ice waterfall straight to Kuzan, cutting the Elementalization-transformed Kuzan in half.

By the time Kuzan recovered from Elementalization, the momentary obstruction