The sun sank toward the horizon, its evening light slanting across the land.
Centered around Sabaody Archipelago's 33rd Grove, the surrounding area encompassed nearly ten groves.
The towns had been almost completely destroyed, and raging fires spread, devouring everything.
The Marines' defensive line had retreated to the 38th Grove. Luffy and Kid's battle had been especially fierce, and they had fought all the way here.
"Magnetism!"
Clack, clack!
As he reached the Marine camp, Kid raised his hand. Purple sparks burst from his palm, and a mass of blades and guns immediately tore themselves from the soldiers' hands and flew toward him.
The weapons stopped in front of him, floating all around.
Behind him, a red figure trailed white steam as it pursued at incredible speed.
"Repel!" Kid whipped around angrily, and all the weapons shot away under his magnetic control.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Faced with the storm of weapons, their edges gleaming coldly, Luffy tapped the ground repeatedly with his toes, flickering from place to place.
His figure appeared and vanished amid the dense rain of blades, dodging every weapon. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Kid.
He thrust one hand out, palm upright, while keeping the other clenched at his side. Eyes wide with fury, Luffy shot his fist forward.
"Rubber Jet Pistol!!"
Thud!!
The blow struck Kid in the stomach with a muffled thump. Gritting his teeth, Kid drew the dagger at his waist and swung it, forcing Luffy back.
"Mag... Cough... Cough, cough!"
Stomach acid surged up his throat, making him cough repeatedly. Kid struggled to raise his hand, purple arcs flashing around it. "Magnetism!"
The countless weapons that had just flown away were pulled back by the magnetic force, flying toward him once more.
Luffy charged again, then kicked off