Sabaody Grand Stage (6)

Escape, shake off Enel and the God Slayer? Chaton chuckled self-deprecatingly as he continued walking forward.

How is that possible... The other party is a user of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, whose speed doesn't seem to be slower than Kizaru's. The other one is the most troublesome character on the sea right now. With these two working together, his escape space is extremely small.

The team leaders would relay any situation they encountered on the island at any time.

Chaton and the others knew that Admiral Kizaru had previously encountered Enel and Dorans.

"But after all, I am a candidate for general, how can I just... admit defeat so easily?"

On the grass, the man who appeared to be asleep stretched and slowly straightened his back.

"What a touching sentiment. Is it really okay to sacrifice oneself like this?"

Oboro pressed down on the brim of his hat with one hand, a smirk playing on his lips as he looked at Chaton was walking towards him.

The Navy's offensive is now even more 'fierce' than in the original story. The biggest variable is the two Admiral candidates. Sentomaru and Kizaru are closest to them, making it inconvenient for them to act. But Chaton and Momousagi are a different story... The Navy will definitely be wary of them. Even Oboro has anticipated their plan, which is to use the Pacifista for 'surveillance' and 'encirclement'. Kizaru is currently sweeping through the Supernova and is unable to spare any attention... In this limited time, the other members of the Hell Pirates are safe, making it the best time to strike against the two Admiral candidates.

The resource cards obtained from killing even one are extremely valuable.

Most importantly, for Enel, nothing improves his abilities faster than actual combat.

"Sacrifice? What are you talking about? I'm not planning to die for nothing... Besides, aren't you underestimating me a bit?" Chaton laughed.

"Oh."

Long chuckled. "No, I'm just stating a fact."

"Be careful, your opponent... is not easy to deal with."

The next second, a burst of blue and white light erupted behind Chaton, and terrifying lightning flashed by, coalescing into Enel's cold and ruthless face.

Almost at the same time Enel appeared, Chaton's arm instantly became covered with Armament Haki, and he suddenly twisted his waist, turning around to throw One-Punch Man punch.

"Ugh... this is exhausting... it's taken so long to find only the fifth one..."

"You, known as the Age of Extreme Evil, are truly terrifying enough to send chills down my spine..."

Meanwhile, in Grove 5, the entire Straw Hat Pirates were fleeing rapidly towards the anchored ship with Rayleigh's help. However, their progress was too slow; the Marine forces were overwhelming in number and overwhelming in their approach. They were even intercepted by a Pacifista, and if Rayleigh hadn't intervened, they would have been in serious trouble. But the problem was, their route and location had been exposed... After running a little further, at the intersection ahead, as light gradually slanted in from the horizon, figures and a gentle voice appeared.

Luffy, who were also injured, immediately stopped in their tracks.

Because... Marine Admiral Kizaru has appeared.

Fortunately, Rayleigh was there.

The Straw Hat Pirates doesn't know much about Rayleigh's identity yet, only thinking that he is a kind and powerful senior.

One thing is certain: they must be One Piece.

"Tsk tsk... What an extraordinary guy has appeared."

Upon seeing Rayleigh, Kizaru said in a sarcastic tone.

The World Government had actually received some 'information' about Rayleigh quite some time ago. Although the Navy had never confirmed it, the government was likely aware of it internally, and the Navy hadn't investigated. However, Kizaru wasn't surprised by Rayleigh's appearance.

I just didn't expect Rayleigh, the Pluton, to protect the Straw Hat Pirates.

There seems to be some connection between the two.

Rayleigh told the Straw Hat Pirates to leave first, while he stayed behind to confront the Marine Admiral.

This time, Luffy didn't act recklessly. Almost like Oboro, Kizaru made an analysis and judgment in an instant. With Rayleigh around, it was almost impossible for him to attack the Straw Hats... Although the old man was quite old, his eyes and the aura he exuded were quite frightening.

"Why don't you just stay in Sabaody Archipelago and enjoy your leisurely life? Why do you have to jump out..."

Kizaru formed a 'laser sword' from photons in his hand, and with the white cloak billowing behind him, he instantly appeared in front of Rayleigh.

He slashed down with one stroke.

It was his Devil Fruit ability, the Ame no Murakumo.

Rayleigh reacted with Godspeed, parrying with his sword.

"When you get old, you can't stay idle... While these old bones of mine are still somewhat useful, I can't just stand by and watch your navy recklessly wipe out these promising young talents."

Rayleigh chuckled as he looked at Kizaru's face, which was so close to his own. "You're not old enough to understand."

Kizaru glanced in the direction the Straw Hat Pirates had fled and quipped, "Oh? If that's the case... it seems we really need to get rid of the Straw Hat."

There are plenty of One Piece with a promising future, at least on the surface.

Rayleigh's decision to protect only Monkey D. Luffy is something to ponder.

Even after Luffy and his crew escaped the admiral, their hearts were still pounding with anxiety.

They thought they were out of danger.

But unexpectedly, another terrifying figure then appeared and, as if by magic, precisely 'captured' them.

Not Pacifista, but the real deal.

Bartholomew Kuma of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

At this point, Kuma's own situation was already very dire, but his sense of responsibility and remaining consciousness reminded him that he had to use unconventional methods to protect the Straw Hat Pirates and help them escape.

He already had a good understanding of the situation on the island.

He did not participate in this operation; he came 'on his own initiative'.

Aside from the Marine Admirals, the remaining Pacifista still pose a significant threat to the Straw Hat Pirates, and the ports of Sabaody Archipelago have been completely blockaded. Four members of the Worst Generation have already fallen to Kizaru, almost all of whom lacked even the ability to retaliate, despite being blessed by the God Slayer's divine power.

They have already been captured by the navy. Whether they can escape depends on their own fate.

There is another threat.

It's the Hell Pirates... Kuma doesn't believe that the God Slayer would be kind enough to bestow divine power upon the One Piece; there must be some kind of conspiracy involved.

The current situation was all caused by the God Slayer.

It even raises suspicions that Oboro's initial intention was to instigate a major purge of the Sabaody Archipelago... and then reap some kind of benefit.

Among them, a group of Supernova are particularly noteworthy.

Including the Straw Hat Pirates.

If Luffy dies here, it might also be part of the God Slayer's plan.

In short, the Straw Hat crew must be made to leave the scene quickly.

Upon meeting again, Xiong asked that familiar question once more.

"If you could travel, where would you like to go?"