Law's Battle

"Sister Nia, I'm here to help!"

Seeing Nia giving her all but unable to even touch her opponent, Bepo jumped out, ready to go and support her.

"No, no, no, it's not necessary at all!"

Pekoms grabbed Bepo.

"Why? Sister Nia is no match for the opponent at all! You two should go up together too!"

Bepo pulled Pekoms and Shakky over, preparing to take them both to support Nia.

"Idiot! Can't you see that!"

Shaking off Bepo's bear paw, Pekoms couldn't help but scold him.

"He's teaching her on the spot, alright!"

"Huh? Is that so?"

Bepo scratched his head and looked at the two fighting again.

Although Nia was clearly at a disadvantage and couldn't hurt the other party at all, the other party also hadn't made any serious moves.

"Of course! They're siblings!"

"Huh? They're siblings! Bear didn't even notice."

"Didn't you notice they look very similar! Anyone with eyes can see they're family!"

"Sorry..."

Bepo lowered his head.

"Don't apologize at a time like this!"

Pekoms patted Bepo's back forcefully.

"We'll leave this to them. Shakky and I will go check on Boss Rod and the others. Bepo, you keep an eye on Law."

"Law looks like he's in trouble! He was trained too hard by the captain before, and he's all injured!"

Seeing Law precariously close to collapsing under the opponent's assault, Bepo was greatly alarmed.

"I'll help you! Law!"

"What the heck is 'Law'..."

After a final grumble, Pekoms and Shakky glanced at the two battlefields and quickly ran towards the northern district of Tiger Shark Island.

"It seems a bit excessive..."

Ignoring Pekoms and Shakky as they left, Neo glanced at his father fighting Law not far away and muttered.

"I hope he didn't notice this side."

Easily dodging Nia's attacks, Neo recalled his childhood.

He had always admired his older sister.

In Neo's memory, his sister was someone full of curiosity about everything. She was also very brave and would always take him around to find all sorts of fun and delicious things.

Similarly, she was also rebellious, never obediently following their father's orders, and always causing all sorts of trouble.

But, that kind of childhood was happy!

However, as they slowly grew up and began to receive family education, the smile on his sister's face diminished.

She argued with their father more than once, until she finally quietly left home.

After that, he took over his sister's place, handling various family matters, and finally understood the reason for his sister's constant arguments with their father.

However, he didn't have the courage to leave the family so recklessly like his sister. He could only follow his father's arrangements and delve into the unfathomable darkness.

But, it was precisely because of this that he gained the strength to protect his sister.

If she really didn't want to return to the family, he at least had to help her improve her strength. This sea was full of dangers.

I just don't know how much you can learn.

Dodging Nia's attack again, Neo thought silently.

"Your ability is very special!"

Cooler clenched his fist, looking at Law in front of him.

The Death Surgeon, Trafalgar Law, an Ope Ope no Mi user!

As someone who had once controlled the intelligence department of the Doldsen Kingdom, he naturally had obtained information about Nia's Rod Pirates in advance.

The Ope Ope no Mi had caused a huge stir in the North Blue back then, involving multiple forces.

However, after the previous exchange and observation, he had already confirmed that this brat had not yet mastered the power of Haki.

In that case, he was not to be feared!

Even if his ability is special, without the support of Haki, he is nothing to fear.

"It seems you've rejected my goodwill, pirate brat!

However, the outcome won't change. Nia will come home with me.

And you all won't have the chance to sail any further. If you're lucky, perhaps you'll get to regret your choice in Impel Down!"

"It sounds like you have quite the prejudice against pirates!"

Law interjected, seizing the opportunity to push his physical limits, hoping to activate his ability a few more times.

However, he wouldn't be able to maintain such high-intensity training afterward. If any unexpected situations arose, he wouldn't be able to enter combat readiness immediately.

"This isn't prejudice, it's fact!"

Cooler didn't seem rushed either. In his view, as long as Vice Admiral Onigumo dealt with the rest of the Rod Pirates on the island, these few remaining individuals were no threat at all.

Rather, it would be even better if he could stall for time until Vice Admiral Onigumo arrived without a fight.

This brat in front of him would be troublesome if he only relied on his ability to maneuver.

He also wouldn't be able to defeat the opponent in a short amount of time.

"So-called pirates are nothing but scum of the sea. Whether they set sail with ambition or out of desperation, they are all low-class individuals."

"Even the so-called Shichibukai are merely sheltered under the World Government."

"And our Ernest Family has served the World Government for generations, enjoying even greater prestige within the World Government than the royal family of Dawson Kingdom."

"Oh? Is that why you're so arrogant?"

Seeing the arrogance on Cooler's face, a slight cold smile flickered across Law's.

"But you so-called powers-that-be always maintain a high and mighty attitude, considering yourselves gods looking down on the world."

Law recalled his hometown, White Town Flevance. It was precisely because of those so-called nobles and royalty, driven by greed and disregarding the lives of their people, that the tragedy occurred.

And the World Government and Marines turned a blind eye to such situations.

In the corners of this world, who knew how many towns were like Flevance, and how many people were like him.

And the countless people like him would eventually gather, unleashing a force powerful enough to overturn this world!

Moreover, there were also people like Rod!

"But they don't realize that even gods flying in the sky can be pulled down by those walking on the ground!"

Hearing Law's words, Cooler's expression shifted slightly before returning to normal, and he let out a cold laugh.

"With just you guys?"

"You'll know if you try!"

A blue circle instantly enveloped the entire area.

"ROOM! Conductor's Baton!"

The massive barbell on the deck, used for training, flew up under Law's ability and smashed fiercely towards Cooler.

"You can't hit me with such slow moves!"

Soru!

Cooler's feet stomped, and he instantly appeared in front of Law. His right leg was raised high, preparing to kick, while the flying barbell landed behind him.

Swish--

Just as Cooler was about to attack, the Law in front of him suddenly disappeared. In his place was the barbell that had just flown over. Law's body appeared behind Cooler, his Kikoku katana pointed at Cooler's back.

"Too slow!"

With a roar, Cooler didn't stop his attack but accelerated it. He directly kicked the barbell in front of him. The moment he made contact, he hooked the barbell with the instep of his foot. Then, using his left foot as a pivot, his entire body spun, flinging the barbell fiercely towards Law.

What a strange move!

Facing Cooler's counter, Law felt a slight headache. He immediately changed his intended move, swinging his katana horizontally and slicing the incoming barbell in half.

However, this gave Cooler another opportunity to attack. He closed in on Law again, smashing a heavy elbow towards Law. His elbow was even wrapped in a layer of Haki.

"Ayiya--"

With a strange cry, Bepo descended from the sky, delivering a flying kick to Cooler and sending him flying.

"Where did this bear come from?"

Cooler patted the large footprints on his body and looked at the suddenly intruding Bepo.

"I'm a polar bear!"

Bepo roared in anger and then assumed a fighting stance again.