The protagonist Luffy makes his entrance!

Faced with the blue flame orb the size of a marble, Boa Hancock suddenly sensed a deadly danger.

Terrified, the Pirate Empress didn't have time to think. She instinctively raised her leg, bent her knee, and curled up, twisting her waist into an exaggerated arc to withdraw the momentum of her attack.

It rolled backward once, skillfully dodging the fireball, before gently landing on the ground.

However, after landing, Hancock still felt a the Heat, stinging pain in her calf.

She looked down and saw a thumb-width black burn mark on her fair skin, covered with tiny blisters the size of rice grains.

Although the fireball didn't directly hit Hancock's calf, the heat it emitted from just passing by at close range had already burned her skin.

If it hits directly----

If she hadn't trusted her intuition, her beautiful leg would have been ruined.

Hancock, still shaken, dismissed the thought and exclaimed, "I never imagined that Marco's flames would reach such power in your hands. It's truly incredible."

Shazo praised, "You're not bad either. I tried to limit my heat dissipation to a three-centimeter range, but you still sensed the danger."

"As expected of the only female among the Shichibukai, her intuition powered by Observation Haki is ridiculously strong!"

Hancock's charming smile vanished, replaced by a chilling frost. "Using other people's power so easily, and being able to injure me so readily, you shouldn't be unknown on the high seas."

"Who exactly are you, this Commodore from the Marine Branch?"

In their second tentative exchange, Boa Hancock and Shazo did not directly clash, but she actually used a great deal of power, which was enough to confirm that Shazo's strength matched the [Flying Slash] he had previously demonstrated.

He is an absolute powerhouse at the Emperor-Admiral level, a powerful marine who surpasses even the Pirate Empress herself.

Normally, Hancock wouldn't bother with Shazo; what did it matter how strong he was?

If you can't afford to offend them, can't you at least avoid them?

The Kuja Pirates have never been a top-tier force, yet they've managed to survive on the high seas this long. How could their captain be someone who acts recklessly?

But today's situation is different. Ace, who is being executed, is Luffy's brother, and Luffy is Hancock's lover. With her lover's safety at stake, the Empress cannot back down and must find out the truth about the other party.

Shazo Zuo nodded. "Not bad, that's more Politeness now. No wonder they're pirates who live on the high seas; those who rise to the top are always wise and opportunistic."

He pointed to his epaulets. "My identity is clear, Commodore in the Marine Branch!"

"As for names and positions, that's none of your business as a pirate."

Seeing that Shazo wouldn't reveal her information, Hancock also noticed that his malice towards her wasn't particularly strong, so she probed, "Commodore General, you don't seem as ruthless as you said. You've even shown me mercy."

Shazo readily admitted, "That's true. Although I said that pirates who attack the Navy deserve to die, your identity is, after all, Shichibukai, an external organization of the World Government. If I were to kill you directly, I would encounter considerable trouble."

Hancock suddenly laughed, "Oh dear, this is the first time I've felt that the title 'Shichibukai ' is actually quite useful."

"I just don't know how strong the protection this title will actually provide me—"

Before she could finish speaking, Boa Hancock's Conqueror's Haki suddenly erupted, and she took the opportunity to bend over and thrust her long legs forward, instantly closing in on Shazo.

Using the speed of her sprint, the long, snow-white leg instantly bent at the knee and struck Shazo's left rib.

The knee strike erupted with tremendous force, instantly covered in black Armament Haki, generating a powerful gust of wind, yet it was still blocked by the black elbow.

With a loud "bang", Shazo's expression remained unchanged, and his body did not even sway in the slightest.

Hancock had taken the initiative to attack, suddenly changed her expression, feeling as if she had hit a hard steel ingot. Even with the protection of Armament Haki, her knees were still throbbing with pain.

However, this level of intensity was not enough to frighten her into retreating immediately.

The Pirate Empress gritted her teeth and threw a punch, using the twisting motion of her body to explosively increase the power of her fist, aiming directly at Shazo's face.

Shazo raised his right hand and easily blocked the punch.

Just as he changed his palm into a claw, trying to grab Hancock's wrist, he found that the other's hand was like a large python, smooth, strong, and elastic, and he pulled it back in an instant.

The two stood their ground, launching a dazzling and rapid offensive without giving an inch.

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However, in the hands of Hancock stands at a height of 191 cm, it can unleash even greater power, especially her long legs, which force Shazo to not dare to retreat even half a step, lest the opponent's power become even stronger.

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Lace-edged

! Bang! Bang!

After a fierce stalemate, Shazo launched a counterattack with satisfaction, delivering a triple strike in an instant, hitting Hancock's taut thigh repeatedly.

The black fist struck the same spot three times, unleashing a burst of ferocious Armament Haki that shattered Hancock's Armament Haki.

The intense collision generated a powerful gust of wind.

Haki blow to her domineering aura caused Hancock to suffer a heavy blow to her thigh, and she could no longer hold on to the spot. She had to take seven or eight steps back before she could barely stop herself.

Even with the help of stepping back to rest, the Pirate Empress's thighs trembled violently from the pain, and she could only stand on her other leg.

Shazo's power was beyond her comprehension.

The fight between the two lasted only a short while, but it still attracted a lot of attention.

The Navy's high command is paying close attention to Shazo, after all, he just killed one of Whitebeard's division commanders and repelled Marco the Phoenix.

Then he fought the Pirate Empress. The Three Admirals of the Navy, who were high above him, took in all three battles and had already subtly changed their evaluation of Shazo.

Shazo's strength far surpasses that of the two Admiral candidates.

Borsalino sighed, "He's grown to this level in just a few years; this is going to be difficult."

Sakazuki, unusually, agreed with Kizaru: "Yeah, this is really troublesome. That's Plain Justice."

Kuzan was silent for a few seconds before speaking, "A few days ago, Zephyr went to see Shazo."

"What?!"

Sakazuki and Borsalino were horrified, and their usual masks could no longer be maintained.

It's no wonder they were shocked; Admiral Zephyr and Commodore Shazo were the two biggest troublemakers in the Navy.

To prevent these two major problems from merging, the naval high command has painstakingly suppressed Shazo's rank, and has made countless efforts over the years.

So the Fleet Admiral just let them meet like that?

None of the Three Admirals hesitated to agree, and the Fleet Admiral Sengoku played a role in bringing together the two major troubles.

This is Marineford. Without Fleet Admiral Sengoku's permission, Zephyr and Shazo will never see each other.

Borsalino was so shocked he couldn't speak, while Sakazuki couldn't help but complain, "What are Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Vice Admiral Tsuru, and Vice Admiral Garp thinking?"

Kuzan pointed to the Camera Den Den Mushi that was still filming and said, "It's probably because of this thing that Shazo's combat strength can no longer be hidden."

"Ah, I understand!" Borsalino said regretfully, "If the Five Elders see an unfamiliar Admiral- level officer appear, they will definitely suspect Fleet Admiral Sengoku and—us!"

"Oh dear, do I have to continue—"

Borsalino suddenly shut his mouth, clearly realizing that it was okay to be lazy, but speaking out about it was a big problem.

Kuzan said lazily, "It's alright, we've already done our part. With Shazo around, the Whitebeard Pirates can't turn the tables."

"Alas, at this point, the more we do, the more mistakes we make, and the more the Five Elders misunderstand us."

"Sakazuki, if anything happens, I'll have to rely on you."

Sakazuki ground his teeth, but still managed a muffled "I understand."

The Fleet Admiral Sengoku laughed heartily, "Excellent! A new Admiral has been chosen!"

Garp proudly declared, "I told you long ago, the East Blue isn't weak, and that kid Shazo is very strong, but you just wouldn't believe me!"

Sengoku nodded and said, "Alright, alright, I was wrong this time. I shouldn't have distrusted you."

Overall, while the Navy had some concerns, the general tone was positive.

After all, to the Navy, the Shichibukai are a hidden danger, like stray dogs kept by the World Government who are not well-liked. Even if the World Government summons them to help, they cannot afford to be careless.

Shazo's defeat of the Whitebeard Pirates and the Shichibukai who dared to offend him was exactly what everyone wanted.

For the Whitebeard Pirates, the Navy was an enemy, and the Shichibukai were also enemies. It would be wonderful if these enemies suddenly turned on each other.

Even Whitebeard couldn't help but praise, "Marco's brain is really sharp."

The other captains laughed heartily, "Kill! Fight! Why don't you continue?"

Shazo's [Mantra] covered the entire area, giving him a complete understanding of the situation on both sides, but he paid no attention to it. He only looked at Boa Hancock's swollen and red thigh and assessed that the other party had not broken any bones.

Based on this standard, Shazo adjusted his attack power limit again, and then asked, "Pirate Empress, do you want to continue?"

"This is the final warning. If you continue to attack me or any other navy personnel, I will kill you."

Shazo raised his head, his eyes fixed on Boa Hancock, and said, enunciating each word clearly, "Don't... say... it wasn't... your... warning!!"

Hancock didn't sense any murderous intent, but inexplicably felt extremely dangerous; the hairs on her body stood on end.

In an instant, all her love for Luffy vanished without a trace. The Pirate Empress lowered her noble head, turned away without a word, and moved closer to the other four Shichibukai.

Hancock found that she needed to exert all her strength to stop her hands from trembling.

At that moment, on the distant summit of Iceburg, aboard a frozen Marine warship, a group of prisoners emerged, dressed in identical black and white striped Prison Uniform uniforms.

These guys were all fierce-looking and exuded a menacing aura.

But there's also a group of guys with completely different vibes mixed in, like Luffy's crew with the Straw Hat.

Their captain, Luffy, looked down at the sea and exclaimed in shock, "Huh! Huh? What happened? Why did the sea suddenly freeze over?"

Crocodile, the sixth of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, looked at the sea ice frozen to the bottom of the ocean and replied directly, "Freezing the ocean is unthinkable; it was definitely Aokiji who did it!"

He looked at the battlefield filled with the sounds of battle and quickly found his target—a Whitebeard —and couldn't help but grit his teeth.

Following Crocodile's gaze, Jinbe Shichibukai, also saw Whitebeard.

He shouted happily, "It's Pops! Pops's alright!"

The others were initially drawn to the grandeur of the battlefield, then horrified by the brutal carnage.

Has the war already begun?

"Wow, this is a terrible war. So many people have died already?"

"That's terrifying! I don't want to get involved in that kind of battle!"

"I don't want to get involved either. I'm leaving. Entering a battlefield like this, I wouldn't even know how I died."

At this moment, Luffy had already seen the execution platform and Ace, who was forced to kneel on it. He adjusted his straw Straw Hat, cleared his mind of all distractions, and shouted to everyone, "Listen up, everyone! The execution time is almost here. Let's get down quickly, or it will be too late!"

Emporio Ivankov shook his head and said, "No, Luffy, the warship is frozen solid. We can't leave unless the ice melts."

Jinbe frowned and said, "This is ice frozen by Admiral Aokiji. It will take at least three days to melt, by which time the person will be dead."

Luffy stepped forward again, confidently stating, "Listen, I have a great idea."

After hearing his plan, all the pirates were dumbfounded. "You mean break the ice under the warship and then slide down the slope of the Iceburg? Is that really going to work?"

Luffy confidently assured him, "No problem! As long as we work together, we'll definitely succeed!"

It can only be said that Crocodile, Jinbe, Emporio Ivankov, and others lacked understanding of Luffy. If the Straw Hat Pirates were here, they would definitely fight to the death to stop Luffy's plan.

But these prisoners in Impel Down were all rescued by Luffy, and they owed Luffy a huge favor, coupled with Luffy's infectious confidence.

So a large group of top-tier pirates decided to go on a wild Luffy with Luffy.

At this moment, the experts on the warship worked together and actually shattered the Iceburg that bound the warship. However, the warship was unexpectedly thrown off course and plummeted vertically from the sky.

The prisoners in Impel Down were all terrified.

"Aaaaaah!"

"I'm going to die, I'm going to die!!!"

"Wow! It's all ice down there! I'm going to fall and die!"

"Damn it, I knew your idea was unreliable!"

BOOM!!!

Guided by fate, the warship did not shatter but instead safely crashed into the sea.

Luffy onto the ship's bow statue and shouted, "Ace, I'm here to save you!"