Hachinosu Island, Rocky Port.
The air was thick with the pungent smell of blood and the sea; the final battle came to an end amidst desperate cries.
A pirate captain wielding a giant axe had just used all his strength to block Duke Inuarashi's slash, and before he could even catch his breath, a black shadow as swift as lightning had already closed in on him.
The Nekomamushi's claws, crackling with blinding lightning, moved without any frills, aiming straight for his heart.
"Pfft!"
Claws pierced his chest, and a violent electric current instantly destroyed his internal organs. The giant axe captain's body convulsed violently, the last light in his eyes was swallowed by endless darkness, and his massive body crashed to the ground.
Not far away, another pirate captain Denjiro's sword flashes. He was horrified to find that no matter how he dodged, the opponent's blade always followed him like a shadow, blocking all his escape routes.
"Who... who are you?!"
Denjiro remained expressionless, his eyes cold, as he twirled his long sword in a dazzling display.
" Wano Country, Denjiro."
The moment the words left his mouth, a flash of light appeared and disappeared.
The captain froze, and a thin line of blood appeared on his neck, which then rapidly widened.
On the other hand, the battle situation appeared bizarre and comical.
Perona, holding her little red umbrella, hovered lightly in mid-air, as enormous Negiho Ghost emerged from her body and passed through the bodies of one pirate captain after another.
The next second, these pirate captains, utterly despondent, knelt on the ground, begging for death and further abuse.
Meanwhile, the Child of the Devil Nico Robin unleashes her Devil Fruit powers to deliver the final blow, helping these despondent pirate captains achieve their wishes.
The last two captains remaining in the port, having watched their companions die in various bizarre ways, were already terrified. They exchanged a glance, then turned and fled in opposite directions for their lives.
However, just as they took a step, a slender green slash wave flew from afar, slicing past their waists.
The two men froze mid-run, their upper and lower bodies slowly separating and sliding to the ground.
With the last pirate captain defeated, the training ship's anchor sank heavily, and it docked safely at the shore.
The last captain, whose body had been severed at the waist, used his last strength to raise his head and just in time to see a young figure leap from the deck of the training ship and land on the dock.
Navy Marshal
Akira!!
Gazing at that young figure, the captain slowly closed his eyes, filled with resentment and regret.
Akira jumped ashore, Nami, Nojiko, and Koala followed closely behind, nervously surveying the harbor.
Immediately afterwards, Hancock gracefully stepped to stand beside Akira, while Morgan led a squad of fully armed Marshal to catch up.
" Lord Marshal!" Morgan stepped forward, looking at the sounds of battle constantly coming from the direction of the town, and eagerly asked, "Can the Royal Guard request permission to go into battle?!"
Akira surveyed the pirates lying scattered haphazardly across the dock and said calmly, "Before you join the battle, clean up these small fry. They were just stunned by Yamato's Conqueror's Haki; you know what to do."
Morgan raised his hand in salute and said decisively, "Yes, sir! I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"
After saying that, he led his personal guards and quickly ran out to the pirates who had been stunned by Conqueror's Haki. With practiced ease, he finished them off with two shots to the chest and one to the head. This was a naval tradition that had to be upheld!
The muffled gunshots echoed over the harbor, each one marking the end of a sinful soul.
Amidst the continuous gunfire, Akira looked up at Mihawk and the others not far away, his tone as calm as ever. "Although this is an excellent training ground for those kids, there are too many pirates on the island, including some captains who are well-known in the New World. You guys go and relieve some pressure on the interns!"
Mihawk nodded slightly in response.
He slung the Black Blade Night back over his shoulder, and in a flash disappeared from the port, heading straight into the depths of the town.
"Hey, Hawk Eyes, wait for me!"
Yamato, carrying a spiked club, followed closely behind, with Perona, Robin, Denjiro, and others also joining in.
Akira didn't wait for Morgan and the others. He led Hancock and Nami, Nojiko and Koala, and walked slowly towards the town.
As soon as I stepped onto the first street, a strong, nauseating stench assaulted my nostrils. It was a mixture of blood, gunpowder, and the scorching smell of burning corpses—the unique stench of death found only on the battlefield.
Nami and Nojiko instantly turned pale and couldn't help but bend over and gag. Even Koala, who had more battlefield experience, immediately raised her hand to cover her mouth and nose, her pretty face tense.
But none of the three women stopped, enduring their discomfort, and followed closely behind Akira.
Just then, a roar filled with pain came from another street, making the ground tremble slightly.
Nami looked in the direction of the sound, and when she saw the terrifying monster at the end of another street, its eyes flashing with a scarlet, menacing light, her pupils contracted involuntarily, and her body moved closer to Akira uncontrollably.
However, Nami soon saw Chopper's shadow in that ferocious figure.
" Lord Marshal!" Nami's eyes widened instantly as she pointed at the enormous figure ahead, her voice trembling, "That... that monster is Chopper?!"
Akira nodded. "These are all paths you will walk in the future. Although my appearance has changed the fate of many people and altered the course of history, there are some trials you need to experience firsthand. Only in this way can you truly grow."
At this point, Akira gently patted Nami's head and said in a gentle tone, "Don't worry, I can change your fate, so naturally I can also lend you a hand when you're in dire straits."
Akira's reassurance calmed Nami slightly, but she blinked her big eyes and looked at Chopper in the distance, who was almost leveling the entire street, and couldn't help but weakly ask, "But... is it really okay for Chopper to become like that?"
Before Akira could answer, Hancock abruptly turned her head, her golden snake-shaped earring swaying slightly, her beautiful eyes instantly turning fierce. "Insolence! How dare you question your Lord Marshal!!"
As she spoke, Hancock slightly raised her long, beautiful legs, ready to kick Nami away!
Just then...
Suddenly, a chaotic and rapid series of footsteps came from the corner of the street ahead, like a defeated herd of beasts, accompanied by various Kikoku.
"Run! It's Hawk Eyes! The world's greatest swordsman is coming!"
"What?! It wasn't Hawk Eyes, it was a crazy woman wielding a spiked club! She smashed over a dozen of my brothers to dust with one blow! It was terrifying!"
"I encountered two women! One floated in the sky, and the ghosts she released wanted to die if you touched them! The other grew hands directly on your body!"
"Useless trash! That's Nico Robin, the Child of the Devil! Run!"
Amidst a commotion that grew louder as it approached, a surprisingly large pirate crew emerged from around the corner, cursing and swearing. As they ran out, they encountered Akira and his group, who had just entered the street.
The noisy street fell silent instantly.
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