As elite members of the CP Organization, the three CP0 agents were not only well-versed in the Six Powers, but also proficient in Armament Haki and Observation Haki.
But clearly, their Observation Haki wasn't sharp enough to notice an ant on the ground. By the time Lipri regained her full size and swung at them,
it was already too late for the three men to dodge.
"Iron Body!"
Roke was the first to react. He used one of the Six Powers, Iron Body, intending to take Lipri's attack head-on.
The other two had the same idea.
"Idiots!"
Watching from the sky alongside Rocks, Mongge didn't hold back as he commented, "Iron Body works well against attacks with a wide range but low damage. But against an attack far beyond what you can withstand, it just makes you a stationary target!"
"Of these three CP agents, only the one wearing the white round hat had any chance of withstanding Lipri's Haki-coated punch. The other two shouldn't have joined him in taking it head-on. They should've used the time the white-hatted one bought them to dodge Lipri's attack, then counterattack."
"And now, what could've been one critically injured agent has turned into three seriously injured ones."
With the physical capabilities of CP0 agents, even serious injuries wouldn't leave them completely incapable of fighting. But the severity of their injuries would certainly have a huge impact on their combat strength.
"Big Sis Lipri!"
Seeing Lipri appear in front of her and knock three CP0 agents flying with a single punch, Geruz—lying bound on the ground—felt her eyes turn red.
"Hehe, if you want to cry, wait until I've dealt with those jerks!"
"And that goes for you too, Hajrudin."
"I-I'm not going to cry!"
At Lipri's words, Hajrudin's face flushed red. But after that one denial, he lowered his head and fell silent.
He felt utterly humiliated.
He was the son of Harald, the Giant King, yet he'd been kidnapped in his sleep and reduced to a prisoner without even putting up a proper fight.
Father must be so disappointed in me! the young giant thought sadly.
Lipri paid no mind to what the two children were thinking.
From the moment she appeared, it was clear this fight would be over quickly.
She had seized the initiative.
After knocking the three men flying, Lipri didn't hesitate. She chased them from the bow to the stern, covering the distance in just three or four strides thanks to her enormous Giant Tribe stature.
Then she brought her foot down.
Giant's Foot!
Bang!
The sturdy deck shattered beneath Lipri's stomp. The three men could only flee in disarray, wounded as they were, searching for a chance to strike back.
"Finger Pistol!"
Roke's arm had been shattered, and blood covered his mouth and nose. Still, he forced himself to fight on. He coated his finger in Armament Haki and jabbed it at Lipri's right foot.
But before he could hit her, he saw Lipri's body suddenly shrink.
Devil Fruit User! The thought flashed through Roke's mind. He should've realized it sooner, but Lipri's opening punch had left him dazed, leading him to make the wrong call.
"Take this!"
Lipri's fist grew larger before Roke's eyes. He could only raise his other arm to block it.
Crack!
The sound of bone breaking came from Roke's arm. He felt unbearably frustrated. If Lipri hadn't caught him off guard, how could he have ended up like this?
But who could've expected a giant to emerge from beneath their feet?
"Roke!"
"Lord Roke!"
With their leader Roke already down, the other two injured CP0 agents posed no threat. Mongge had the giant eagle carrying them descend, then boarded the ship with Rocks.
At first, the two remaining CP0 agents had clung to the faint hope that they could escape, since Lipri was alone. But when they saw Mongge descend from the sky, they fell into utter despair.
"White Wolf Moger—why is he here?"
"What about Admiral Scarlet Snake? Did the Admiral lose? Impossible!"
"..."
They stammered incoherently, staring at Mongge in disbelief.
"N-no, that's not it. It must've been Harald, the Giant King!"
"Damn it! How dare you Giants join forces with pirates to attack a Marine Admiral? You're defying the World Government! The World Government won't let you get away with this!"
"..."
Realizing there was no escape, the two CP0 agents began hurling threats.
"No, you've got it wrong."
Annoyed that the two CP0 agents were looking down on Mongge, Lipri gave a huff. "Our captain defeated that Marine Admiral all by himself. So what if he was an Admiral? He was still beaten by our captain!"
"What?"
"Impossible!"
The two CP0 agents' eyes widened in shock, but on reflection, it did seem somewhat plausible.
After all, Mongge had been a Great Pirate for decades.
The Marines had tried to capture Mongge before, with Admirals involved, but never succeeded.
And Admiral Scarlet Snake was still young.
It wasn't impossible that he'd been defeated by the far more experienced Mongge.
That thought plunged the two CP0 agents into even deeper despair.
They had no hope of escaping an opponent who could defeat an Admiral.
"I can give you two a chance."
Mongge's voice suddenly caught the attention of the two CP0 agents.
"If you can beat him, I'll let you go. How does that sound?"
Mongge smiled and pointed to Rocks beside him.
Rocks couldn't have handled two uninjured CP0 agents as he was now, but two seriously injured ones were another matter.
"Well? Think you can do it?"
"Yes!"
At Mongge's words, Rocks nodded firmly, the flames of determination burning in his eyes.
He was a genius!
If he couldn't beat two seriously injured enemies, what kind of genius was he?
The two CP0 agents looked at the still-youthful Rocks and exchanged glances, feeling the same frustration as their leader.
They were CP0 agents!
Even within the world's strongest intelligence organization, they stood at the very top.
Since when could a nobody who'd only just gone out to sea bully them?
But Mongge was watching them like a hawk.
Forget Mongge—even in their current state, they couldn't beat the female giant.
And there was a giant eagle overhead, too.
They had no choice but to fight!
The two CP0 agents had barely made up their minds when Rocks disappeared from Mongge's side.
"Soru!"
Rocks appeared in front of the two CP0 agents in an instant. He had no intention of following some count-to-three-start rule. Mongge had told him from the beginning that the sea was a cruel place.
"Tempest Kick!"
His leg sliced toward one of the CP0 agents like a blade. The man could even feel the gust of air still clinging to Rocks's foot.
"You've got to be kidding me!"
The CP0 agent was furious. Someone as new as Rocks would only be a trainee in the CP Organization, and yet he dared to attack him.
"Finger Pistol!"
"Iron Body: Smash!"
Both CP0 agents attacked Rocks at once, but their injuries had slowed their reactions by more than a beat.
"Geppo!"
Rocks leaped with all his strength, easily escaping their range.
"Tempest Kick: Sea Wave!"
This was Rocks's first time facing two opponents far stronger than him. Even though both CP0 agents were injured, he didn't dare let his guard down. Once he realized close combat could leave him caught between them, he kept launching slashing attacks to wear them down.
They were already injured, surrounded by the sea, and Mongge was watching them like a hawk. The two CP0 agents didn't dare flee.
Since they couldn't run, they could only endure the attacks.
"That shameless fighting style... I like it!"
Mongge's expression turned peculiar. He'd expected Rocks to choose a more straightforward approach, but that would've left him taking plenty of punishment.
Instead, Rocks kept his distance, gradually wearing the two CP0 agents down until they were beaten.
"So strong!"
In a corner, Hajrudin had already been untied by Lipri. He stared fixedly at Rocks, stunned to see him suppress two CP0 agents all on his own.
After all, when he and Rocks fought six months ago, Rocks had only been able to beat him through a sneak attack.
But if they fought now—
Hajrudin felt that even in a head-on battle, Rocks wouldn't lose this time.
The thought filled Hajrudin with a deep sense of defeat.
What had he done wrong?
Unlike Hajrudin, who felt discouraged, Geruz—who had also been kidnapped by the three CP0 agents—was thrilled.
Big Sis Lipri was so strong!
Big Brother Rocks was strong too!
And Uncle Mongge was the strongest of them all...
If she joined the White Wolf Pirates, could she become this strong too?
The girl's eyes sparkled.
(Geruz and Linlin)
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