Nia's Family

Tiger Shark Island, west coast, aboard the Polar

"Damn it, they dare to sell it so expensively!"

After putting all the purchased goods into the warehouse with Pekoms and Shakky, Nia still looked displeased as she recalled what happened in the town.

"Don't worry too much about it at a time like this. We still have enough money anyway."

Law leaned against the deck, holding a manga book and reading it with great interest. He calmly reassured Nia without even looking up when he heard her complaint.

This was a rare moment of leisure for him recently.

"Wow, Sea Warrior Sora! When did you buy that, Law?"

Pekoms leaned over and got excited when he saw the content of the manga Law was reading. Shakky, upon hearing Pekoms, instantly rushed behind Law, hooking her arm around his neck to look at the manga in his hand.

This was a manga serialized in the World Economic Journal, telling the story of the brave Sea Warrior Sora, leading a combined robot with seagulls to fight against the evil Germa 66.

It was also an important means for the World Government to promote the Justice of the Marines, with a huge influence throughout the world.

Because the story was set in the North Blue, the manga's influence there was even greater. Basically, all children had read this manga, and could even be said to have grown up watching it.

They were no exception; they were all loyal readers.

And Law was an absolute, die-hard fan of the official version.

"I'll let you guys read it after I finish."

Without answering Pekoms' question, Law just continued to read the manga seriously, saying without looking up.

"Tch, boys are so childish!"

Nia glanced at the group huddled together and sneered dismissively.

She didn't want to borrow Law's manga; she followed the daily newspaper updates.

"Speaking of which, Rod and the others are taking so long!"

After waiting on the ship for ten minutes, Nia became bored.

They had agreed to finish resupplying as quickly as possible and hurry into the Grand Line. She hadn't even haggled with the merchants and had completed her purchases immediately, yet these two were late.

Hearing Nia's words, Law suddenly raised his head, quickly snapping back from the manga's story, a hint of thought flashing in his eyes.

Rod and Nerl were only going to gather intelligence; they should have returned quickly.

Especially Nerl, his Observation Haki had a very wide coverage. Even when gathering intelligence on the island, he would definitely use his Observation Haki to monitor the situation around the Polar. Upon realizing Nia and the others had finished their shopping, they should have returned immediately.

Unless, they had encountered some unexpected situation.

Snap--

Law slammed the manga shut. Before Pekoms and Shakky, who were engrossed in their reading, could speak, he began to issue orders.

"They've probably encountered some special circumstances. Pekoms, Shakky, raise the anchor and get ready to set sail at any moment."

"Nia, you and Bepo go to the north district to check the situation. Whatever the situation is, don't get impulsively involved. Trust Rod and the others! Your job is to bring back intelligence and tell us."

"I understand."

Seeing Law's reaction, Nia seemed to sense something as well. A hint of seriousness on her face, she responded in a deep voice.

"So you're here, I found you!"

Just as Nia and Bepo were about to set off, a voice suddenly sounded in her ear.

When!!

Law also heard the voice from not far away and his expression changed drastically.

He hadn't noticed anyone approaching at all.

"Neo..."

Hearing the familiar voice, a flicker of daze crossed Nia's eyes.

Although they hadn't seen each other for nearly two years, she still remembered her younger brother's voice.

Nia's eyes still held a trace of daze when, the next moment, a heavy kick landed in her stomach, sending her flying off the Polar.

Damn it! The training intensity these past few days had been too high, and her body was in a state of extreme fatigue, she hadn't even noticed someone approaching!

Seeing Nia instantly kicked away, Law gritted his teeth. One hand gripped his Kikoku, while the other hand pulsed with blue light.

"ROOM!"

A blue circle of light instantly enveloped the entire area. A smile returned to Law's face.

With his ability activated, this was now his domain.

"Cut!"

Facing the boy who had appeared at some unknown time from afar, Law swung Kikoku downwards.

As long as they were within his ability's range, he could cut anyone or anything at will, even without direct contact.

Clang!

Law's pupils contracted sharply.

The invisible cutting force landed on Neo, but unlike usual, it didn't slice him open!

A faint black light emanated from Neo's body. Though it appeared to be a weak power, it blocked Law's ability.

"Armament Haki!"

Law spoke word by word as he looked at the youth not far away.

"A peculiar ability, but without Haki, you cannot cut me, who is shrouded in Haki."

"Huh? Is that Haki on him? Why is it that color!"

It was only then that Bepo reacted, looking at the youth in the distance and exclaiming in surprise.

"Also, he looks a lot like Big Sister Nia."

"Idiot! That's his skin color!"

Pekoms knocked on Bepo's head.

"Sorry..."

He must be Nia's younger brother.

Ignoring the clownish group over there, Law's gaze was fixed on the young man opposite him.

The opponent had the same tan skin and purple hair as Nia, and even their faces bore a seven or eight-tenths resemblance.

The only difference was probably their eyes. Unlike Nia's yellow pupils, his eyes were reddish-brown.

Just as Rod had said before, mastering Armament Haki at such a young age, this guy was indeed an absolute genius.

No, not just Armament Haki.

The previous scene flashed through Law's mind.

When the opponent used Armament Haki to defend against his ability, he didn't cover his entire body, but only a specific area, precisely the part Law intended to slash.

He probably has Observation Haki too!

Just as Law was stunned by the dual-color Haki mastered by Neo, the opponent moved his feet and charged at Nia again.

So fast!

Law only saw a blur before his eyes, and the next moment, the opponent appeared in front of Nia, right foot raised high, kicking down fiercely at Nia.

"ROOM!"

Law's ability activated again.

Since his ability couldn't temporarily affect Neo, who was shrouded in Haki, he would move Nia instead.

Bang--

A figure suddenly appeared in front of Law, kicking his arm and interrupting the ability Law was about to unleash.

"I am Ernest Cooler. You are Nia's companion, aren't you? I'm truly sorry for the trouble our child has caused you.

However, for the sake of your companionship, I'll offer a friendly piece of advice."

A middle-aged man with purple hair and tan skin, wearing a neat black suit, stood before Law.

It was he who had just interrupted Law's ability.

"A Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral is also on this island.

While what you did right after debuting was indeed a major feat worth commending, a Headquarters Vice Admiral is an insurmountable peak for you at this moment."

Cooler didn't make another move, merely looking at Law with calm eyes.

"Hurry and escape. I can pretend I didn't see you."

"Heh~"

Law let out a soft chuckle. Looking at the middle-aged man before him, he began to speak of something unrelated.

"Your family's genes are truly powerful!"

"However, our course can only be decided by the captain!"

"Honestly."

Cooler reached out and tugged at his shirt collar, loosening his tie slightly.

"I'm somewhat of an elder to you, so let me teach you a lesson.

The most important thing for a person is to recognize reality!"

Soru!

As soon as he finished speaking, the opponent flashed before Law, thrusting his finger towards him.

"Shigan, Haze!"

The rapidly moving fingers became a blur, completely covering Law's body.

"ROOM--"

The blue circle appeared again. Law's body instantly flashed behind Cooler, and he thrust Kikoku forward.

Soru!

As if he had eyes in the back of his head, Cooler stomped his foot, his body instantly moving to a distance, and then he unleashed a powerful kick, sending a massive slash flying out.

"Rankyaku!"