The Red Hair Pirates Are Defeated!
A yellow flash of light coalesced into a humanoid shape.
Kizaru appeared in a flash at the ruins of the former Marine Branch base.
His clothes were spotless and perfectly clean, without a single drop of seawater on them.
For any Devil Fruit User, the ocean is their absolute nemesis.
However, there are always some Devil Fruit User who can ignore the threats posed by the ocean.
The three Admiral of the modern navy are all Devil Fruit User that allow them to disregard threats from the sea.
Aokiji's [Ice-Ice Fruit] can freeze the ocean;
Akainu's [Magma-Magma Fruit] can evaporate the ocean;
Kizaru's [Glint-Glint Fruit] allows him to escape the influence of the seawater before it forms a blockade.
Just now, Golden Lion II and Whitebeard the Second joined forces to cause a "thunderous tsunami".
Kizaru escaped the flooded area by using the extreme speed of the [Glint-Glint Fruit].
For this reason, Kizaru also abandoned Pluton Rayleigh and Ben Beckman, who had previously fought against him.
But at this moment...
Kizaru was no longer able to care about Pluton Rayleigh or Ben Beckman.
The mission undertaken by the Marine Headquarters this time is to publicly execute Pluton Rayleigh.
But there are clearly things more important than "execution of Rayleigh" right now --
Save the Fleet Admiral!
"The Red Dragon Emperor..."
As Kizaru softly uttered the name, he glanced at Whitebeard the Second. in the sky out of the corner of his eye.
As long as Whitebeard the Second. doesn't interfere.
Kizaru was absolutely confident he could rescue the unconscious Fleet Admiral Sengoku!
However, to the complete surprise of this Headquarters Admiral...
"Admiral Kizaru"
Storm called out Kizaru's name, and his body transformed into Red Giant Dragon, soaring into the sky.
"I'm leaving this place to you..."
"... Um?"
Kizaru was taken aback. He looked up at the Red Dragon Emperor flying into the sky, his weathered old face filled with strange emotions.
This Red Dragon Emperor...
Why are you being so overly friendly?
Kizaru narrowed his eyes, but temporarily suppressed his doubts.
He instantly transformed into a flash of light, teleporting to the side of Sengoku who had fallen to the ground and flipping the latter's body over.
Although Kizaru's Observation Haki allowed him to sense Sengoku's presence—the latter didn't die instantly.
However, he still extended his right hand and probed Sengoku's nose and neck with his fingers.
Still alive!
Kizaru stretched out his right hand and pressed heavily on Sengoku's chest several times.
The next moment.
Puff--
The Fleet Admiral was like a human fountain, spewing out large amounts of salty seawater.
But it was precisely because of this that Sengoku regained consciousness from his coma.
The moment Sengoku opened his eyes, he saw Kizaru.
"Borsalino".
Sengoku weakly called out the other's name.
"How is the situation?"
"It's probably much worse than we imagined, Fleet Admiral Sengoku. We've likely suffered a complete defeat."
Kizaru thought about it carefully and then spoke slowly.
"Hasn't the navy's reputation, the reputation of the Fleet Admiral and the Admiral, been completely ruined by us?"
The Navy made a grand announcement that it would execute Pluton Rayleigh.
But what was unexpected was that an "ordinary" Execution Incident attracted two Emperor Pirates!
The Red-Haired Pirates!
And there's also the Red Dragon Emperor's "Second Generation Pirates"!
Although the Red Dragon Emperor and his pirate crew were completely unknown before today.
The most famous members of the pirate crew are actually the two "senior officers," Whitebeard the Second. and Golden Lion II.
But after today...
Who in the world dares to deny that the Red Dragon Emperor is the fifth Pirate Emperor of the New World?
Kizaru felt that today's defeat was not due to a lack of skill.
To be fair...
The navy's preparations were indeed somewhat inadequate.
But even if the navy is truly well-prepared.
Can the Navy face two Emperor Pirates simultaneously?
The Red-Haired Pirates one thing.
Especially the Red Dragon Emperor's pirate crew!
Red Dragon Emperor.
Whitebeard the Second.
Golden Lion II.
These three names alone were enough to give Kizaru a major headache.
Where did these monsters come from?!
Moreover, Kizaru saw it very clearly just now.
The Red-Haired Pirates were indeed seriously trying to kidnap people and engage in battle.
However, the Red Dragon Emperor's pirate crew didn't show their true abilities at all.
Aside from the Red Dragon Emperor himself, who was constantly engaged in battle.
Golden Lion II. and Whitebeard the Second. only used one move each.
It was just one move.
The Golden Lion II and Whitebeard the Second completely ended the "Summit War"!
"The Red Dragon Emperor... and his pirate crew..."
Kizaru remarked from the bottom of his heart.
"He's incredibly strong, almost like a monster!"
Sengoku ignored Kizaru's statement, which boosted the morale of others while diminishing his own.
"The Red Dragon Emperor! And Pluton Rayleigh!"
Despite his still somewhat numb and weak body, Sengoku Guo struggled to his feet.
Where are they now?
"The Red Dragon Emperor has already flown away..."
Two red lights flashed in Kizaru's eyes as he activated his [Observation Haki].
"As for now, it seems the Red Dragon Emperor has already encountered the Red-Haired Pirates and Pluton Rayleigh ~"
Sabaody Archipelago, Island No. 50.
The Red-Haired Pirates, who left Island 66, are rushing towards this direction.
As a "pirate crew without Devil Fruit User".
The Red-Haired Pirates' crew members do not lose their fighting ability because of something like "falling into the sea".
The "Thunder Tsunami" unleashed by the combined forces of Golden Lion II and Whitebeard the Second.
Only lightning attacks had any effect on the members of the Red-Haired Pirates.
However, the scattered lightning did not inflict fatal damage on the members of the Red-Haired Pirates.
A group of tough-skinned pirates, enduring the damage, managed to escape from Island 66.
Ben Beckman ran at the very front of the Red-Haired Pirates, with Pluton Rayleigh, slung over his shoulder.
Pluton Rayleigh was first defeated by White Dragon, then imprisoned, and just now he was brutally beaten by Kizaru...
A thunderous tsunami.
It did not affect the Red-Haired Pirates.
This did affect Pluton Rayleigh.
Rayleigh, now also unconscious, was being carried on Ben Beckman's shoulder like a corpse as they ran.
Hongo Red-Haired Pirates' ship's doctor, just gave Rayleigh an emergency check-up.
Seriously injured, but not in life-threatening condition.
That's all right now!
Ben Beckman, carrying Pluton Rayleigh, charged into Island 50, his mind racing with a series of thoughts.
'Although the process was somewhat bumpy, at least the initial planned goals were achieved...'
'Rayleigh has been rescued, and Shanks has fulfilled his promise to Shakky...'
'But Lucky Roux, and Shanks... they should be alright, right?'
Ben Beckman was deeply worried about his two companions, especially his Captain.
He planned to settle Pluton Rayleigh in the prepared safe house and then immediately set off to find Shanks!
However, at that moment...
A massive red dragon suddenly flew across the sky above Island 50.
Storm fell from the sky, landing right in front of a group of running members of the Red-Haired Pirates.
The members of the Red-Haired Pirates stopped in their tracks, looking at the Red Dragon Emperor with extreme apprehension.
Storm didn't say anything, he just walked towards Ben Beckman.
Ben Beckman frowned, and his hand unconsciously reached for the flintlock pistol at his waist.
However, another member of the Red-Haired Pirates was much faster than this "First Mate".
Bang!
Yasopp, holding his sniper rifle, calmly and decisively pulled the trigger.
His bullets did not strike the Red Dragon Emperor, but instead struck the ground in front of him.
The round bullet struck the ground directly in front of the Red Dragon Emperor's feet, creating a small crater in the earth.
Yasopp also didn't speak, but his meaning was very clear—
Don't take another step!
Storm glanced at Yasopp but said nothing.
Suddenly, a dazzling burst of lightning erupted in the sky.
Boom!!
It was accompanied by a deafening roar of thunder.
A massive bolt of lightning, as thick as a bucket, descended from the sky, striking the members of the Red-Haired Pirates at incredible speed.
Almost at the very moment the lightning flashed, Ben Beckman raised his flintlock pistol, as if he had expected it, and fired at the lightning in the sky.
The jet-black bullet, imbued with Armament Haki, shot into the sky and collided directly with the raging lightning.
The powerful Armament Haki bullet directly blasted apart the lightning bolt that fell from the sky, and the scattered lightning turned into streaks of silver-white electricity that twisted and wandered in mid-air.
But Ben Beckman could stop lightning, not "The Lightning Person".
Amidst the flashing lightning, Whitebeard the Second. dashed towards Island 50 like a whirlwind.
His right leg was wreathed in dazzling lightning, like the scourge of God, carrying the power to destroy everything, and lashed directly at Yasopp, who had just raised his gun to fire.
Only those who are prepared to be shot are qualified to fire.
Electric current propulsion, electric light kick!
Whitebeard the Second.'s right leg lashed out at Yasopp's face, its Lightning- fast speed leaving the latter no time to react.
Yasopp felt a sudden flash of light before his eyes, blinding lightning filling every corner of his vision, and a "lightning leg" that kept growing larger was reflected in his pupils.
But the next moment...
Bang!
Whitebeard the Second.'s right leg struck Yasopp directly in the cheek, causing the latter's neck to crack and twist, as if his neck had been stretched taut like rubber. He was immediately sent flying towards the island behind him.
In the void before Storm's eyes, a blood-soaked seven-star Big Trophy leaped out.
[Star Trophy: Yasopp]
[Trophy Star Rating: ★★★★: ★★★★★★★]
Yasopp, the sniper of the Red-Haired Pirates, is dead!
"Yasopp!"
Ben Beckman's expression changed drastically.
His Observation Haki, which allows him to Future Sight, predicted the "God's Punishment," but he did not see Whitebeard the Second. appearing from the more distant future.
Ben Beckman intended to turn his flintlock musket around and aim it directly at Whitebeard the Second.
However, even after Whitebeard the Second. killed Yasopp with a single kick, he did not stop attacking.
Whitebeard the Second. was enveloped in dazzling lightning, and dense, violent electricity indiscriminately attacked all living beings around him.
"Discharge - Billions of Volts!"
Sizzle--Sizzle--
A dazzling burst of lightning erupted across the land of Island 50.
The blinding lightning that erupted here could be seen from almost the entire Sabaody Archipelago.
Under the indiscriminate bombardment of "billions of volts" of violent lightning.
One Big Trophy after another appeared before Storm.
[Diamond Trophy: Hongo]
[Diamond Trophy: Bendick Snake]
[...]
After a wave of "billions of volts" ended.
Of the Red-Haired Pirates, only Ben Beckman is still able to maintain a standing posture.
The other six high-ranking officials were completely stunned by the "billions of volts" of electricity, their bodies smoking and unable to get up.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! -- Click click!
Ben Beckman, his body charred black and eyes bulging with rage, raised his flintlock pistol, aimed it at Whitebeard the Second was inches away, and frantically pulled the trigger.
One after another, jet-black bullets imbued with Armament Haki shot out, determined to leave Whitebeard the Second. here.
However, as a "Lightning Person" who ate the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit], Whitebeard the Second. easily dodged all of Ben Beckman's bullets simply by transforming into lightning.
Ben Beckman didn't manage to harm a single hair on Whitebeard the Second's head until he emptied his flintlock musket.
The flintlock pistol made a clicking sound, its magazine empty...
"Asshole!!"
Ben Beckman spat out a curse.
As a seasoned veteran pirate, he was truly losing control of his emotions.
However, Storm didn't care about the other person's emotional fluctuations.
Storm simply continued moving forward.
Ben Beckman turned to look at Storm and immediately released his [Armament Haki], wrapping it around his flintlock pistol.
He gripped the flintlock pistol as if it were a short stick, and lashed it directly at the red dragon in front of him.
Storm raised his left hand, which was covered with fine, crimson Dragon Scales.
Ben Beckman's flintlock pistol struck Storm's left arm with a dull thud.
Bang!
But upon closer inspection, Storm's left hand showed no signs of trembling.
"This level of power, can it really be called 'on par with Shanks '?"
Storm finally uttered his first words since arriving on Island 50.
Ben Beckman's pupils contracted slightly as his Observation Haki, which allowed him to "Future Sight," issued him an extreme warning.
Ben Beckman tried to pull his right hand back.
However, his speed was far inferior to Storm's.
The "Observation Haki" that allows one to "Future Sight" can indeed see what will happen a few seconds into the future.
However, if risks arise and one's own capabilities are insufficient to withstand or avoid them...
So what about "Future Sight"?
It only allows people to see their own death date in advance!
Storm suddenly grabbed Ben Beckman's wrist with his left hand.
He grabbed the First Mate of the Red-Haired Pirates, swung him around like a giant windmill, and then slammed Ben Beckman heavily onto the ground below.
Boom!!
With a deafening roar, a massive, deep crater appeared on the ground of Island 50.
Ben Beckman was smashed deep into the ground, spitting out blood and his eyes rolling back.
[Star Trophy: Ben Beckman]
[Trophy Star Rating: ★★★★: ★★★★★★★]
A seven-star Big Trophy of Stars appeared before Storm's eyes once again.
'The Red-Haired Pirates' "first mate," his strength is indeed just hype!'
In the rumors of the New World.
Ben Beckman, the First Mate of the Red-Haired Pirates, possesses the experience accumulated over his long sea voyage, a clear mind, and extremely high combat power; his strength is even comparable to that of "Red-Haired."
But as it turns out...
Ben Beckman is really not good enough.
Storm put away the [Star Trophy] and continued walking towards Pluton Rayleigh.
He came to Island 50 only to take Pluton Rayleigh away from the Red-Haired Pirates.
However.
The Red-Haired Pirates not only refused to cooperate, but even fired at him.
Then don't blame Storm for retaliating.
Storm walked to Pluton Rayleigh's side, reached out and grabbed the heavily injured old pirate, then transformed into a dragon and ascended to heaven.
And this happened shortly after Storm left.
A one-armed figure appeared on Island 50.
Shanks looked at his fallen comrades and let out a roar of impotent rage.
"Beckman! With you right here, why has it turned out like this!"
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