Narrowly Avoiding an Old Foe

Gladius threw stones in all directions. The stones that were thrown out quickly expanded and Distortion in a physical sense, and then exploded.

Although Sig blocked the explosive stones thrown at him, his vision was obstructed by the plumes of smoke and dust.

Of course, even without relying on eye contact, Sig could roughly determine the other person's location by sensing the source of their "emotions."

Yes, but it's not necessary.

If Sig were to forcibly keep Gladius, it would be difficult for him to face both Gladius and Snow Hag at the same time, not to mention that the main force of the Donquixote Family might be on the island now.

On the contrary, it was that fat bastard Buffalo who had some reservations about the "retreat," and as a result, he got kicked by Gladius.

While Sig was trying to follow the sound, Ichiji grabbed his hair and pulled Sig back, also covering his mouth—such an unconventional hairstyle, it would be a shame not to grab it.

"Ugh... What are you doing? Isn't this the perfect opponent?" Ichiji glared at Sig after being released.

"I'll send you back immediately. Whether you follow or not is up to you!" Sig said coldly.

"Is there danger?" Ichiji still possessed tactical wisdom.

Sig didn't answer, turned and left. Ichiji, Niji, Yonji, who looked reckless, immediately followed. Reiju gritted her teeth and followed as well.

During this time, Reiju tried to say something to Sig several times, but she didn't say anything.

Sig did notice it; after all, how could he not care about an emotion as complex as a "pie chart" following behind?

But Sig didn't know what to say.

Sig Luffy, keeping just the right speed for Reiju and the three mischievous kids to keep up— Sig didn't want to cause trouble and planned to take them back to the port before parting ways.

That old bastard Gage still has feelings—his actions towards his children are entirely driven by self-interest, but he is deeply devoted to his deceased wife and has no intention of having more children with her.

If the only four children who were successfully modified were to die at Sig's hands, the Vinsmoke Family would definitely fight him to the death.

Right now, both sides are just taking advantage of each other. Although Gage's actions have angered Sig, they haven't succeeded after all. Sig hasn't suffered any real losses and doesn't want to make a deadly enemy, especially since there's Reiju, who can be considered a friend, involved.

However, just as they were about to return to the port, Sig suddenly stopped.

While Ichiji and the others were wondering what was going on, Sig pressed the containment switch on his Battle Suit, but nothing happened.

"You feel safe here?" Sig asked in a deep voice.

Gage remained silent on the other end of the line, but when Sig pressed the switch again, the Battle Suit retracted back into the "can".

Gage may have had some ideas just now, remotely interfering with the Battle Suit —in the world of One Piece, inter-island communication is usually achieved through various "den den mushi" (Den Den Mushi).

Even a regular Den Den Mushi) is quite expensive.

However, judging from the Germa Kingdom's ships, the Vinsmoke Family is an expert in raising various rare Den Den Mushi. The current facts have also proven that there are indeed special Den Den Mushi buried in the Battle Suit, which can be remotely monitored and countered!

However, after Sig's threats, Gage gave up the fight—otherwise, it was uncertain whether Sig could be captured, and it was known that there were many Donquixote Family members on Seabird Island. If infighting broke out, the entire legion risked being wiped out.

If Ichiji and Reiju weren't around, Gage might have taken a gamble, but since it involved betting the future of the Vinsmoke Family, Gage hesitated and ultimately gave up.

"We can work together," Gage's voice came from the "can."

Sig naturally scoffed at Gage's words.

But just then, Sig suddenly heard the faint sound of cannons coming from the direction of the port.

Upon seeing Sig, Sieg frowned – the battle at the port wasn't over yet? That was unlikely... Given the strength of the rebels at the port, Germa's army alone could easily crush them; it was impossible for it to have dragged on until now.

Unless... a new enemy emerges?

Could it be that other members of the Donquixote Family have intervened in the battle at the port?

Sig frowned and glanced towards the harbor, then hesitated before saying, "Something's not right. I'll go back with you to check it out. If the situation is bad, we'll wade out immediately!"

The Battle Suit also has functions to assist swimming and filter seawater. Although it cannot withstand pressure like Fish-Man, it can still manage long-distance swimming across shallow waters.

This is the North Sea, not the Grand Line, so swimming here is much safer.

Reiju, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up, "No need! You're free now, aren't you?"

Sig sighed. His experience as a slave had left Sig with little empathy for others, except in one situation...

During his six months with the Germa Kingdom, Sig often talked with Reiju from the perspective of "both being people whose humanity has been controlled by others." Especially after Reiju realized that Sig was beginning to have his humanity altered, she became even more sentimental.

Reiju, who retains more of her emotions, feels more "controlled" and repressed than Ichiji and the other two, even though she is Gage's daughter.

This should be one of the few angles that can evoke Sig's empathy...

"Silly girl, don't say that." Sig stepped forward and ruffled her pink hair.

Reiju's eyes welled up with tears. The thought that her supposed "comrade" had actually lied to her filled her with resentment. However, she then remembered that she had been used by her father from the beginning to mislead Sig. This resentment turned into simple grievance.

"That's right! You were a traitor all along? We don't need you with us..." Ichiji finally understood the situation.

Before he could finish speaking, Sig kicked him across the face, yelling, "Idiot! Shut up!"

While Gage on the phone, Sieg beat up his son. Sig was in a good mood. Gage didn't want to cause any more trouble, so he hung up the phone and started eavesdropping.

Sig, along with Reiju and the three mischievous children, quietly returned to the port, only to discover that the ships bombarding the port were none other than naval warships!

Sig hadn't expected the navy to arrive so timely. Speak of the devil, and he appears! Could it really be Vice Admiral Tsuru?

Sig quickly realized it wasn't...

Because he recognized the commander on the flagship—it was Momousagi, who should, possibly, probably... have a deep impression of him on Axe Island!

In the battle of Axe Island, the World Government dispatched the Navy and CP0, but the result was a complete mess. The Op-Op Fruit was taken away by a traitor in the Navy. Momousagi was already largely to blame, and was further slandered by Spandine, which basically disqualified her from competing for the position of Admiral.

This time, he came to the North Blue with Vice Admiral Tsuru to assist Vice Admiral Tsuru in arresting Doflamingo.

After receiving intelligence that Vice Admiral Tsuru Doflamingo crew were heading to Minion Island, Vice Admiral Tsuru sent Momousagi to the previously ambushed Seabird Island to send a warning shot.

As the warships were about to enter the harbor, they were blocked by the Germa Kingdom. Babino, mistaking it for a nearby naval unit, acted very aggressively, resulting in an immediate attack...