Perona watched this scene in shock when someone suddenly drifted down beside her, holding a sword in each hand, with the famed Wado Ichimonji hanging at his waist—Zoro, the swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates. They had fought before, so Perona recognized him.
"Are you all right?" Zoro looked up into the sky. Seeing Perona nearly killed by Katakuri, Sanji flew into a rage and erupted with formidable strength, temporarily suppressing Katakuri.
But Zoro knew full well the gap between them and these powerful opponents. Sanji could only hold Katakuri down for a short while; if the fight continued, defeat was inevitable.
"Why are you here?" Perona stared at Zoro, who had saved her, in astonishment. As far as she knew, the Straw Hat Pirates had been received as guests by the Alliance Leader. They should have been inside the conference venue by now.
A faint smile curled across Zoro's lips. "Saw a fight going on, so I came to take a look!"
Perona looked at the man who had saved her life, her emotions complicated. Were these people really not afraid of death? They knew their opponents were Sweet Commanders and one of the Four Emperors, yet they still dared to wade into this mess?
Boom!
A violent explosion erupted high in the air. Sanji's attack was finally broken apart by Katakuri, whose club swept into Sanji's abdomen. Sanji cried out and was hurled down from the sky.
At that moment, the BIGMOM Pirates finally shattered the Star Alliance First Fleet's defensive line. Masses of pirates burst through the breach, driving the Star Alliance forces back step by step.
"Hmph!" Katakuri charged down from the air. "Jinbe! How much longer are you going to hide?"
Boom!
A figure shot out of the water, sending up a curtain of waves