The sun was setting in the west, its slanting rays painting the land.
Centered around Grove 33, the Sabaody Archipelago encompassed nearly ten surrounding groves.
The towns had almost all been destroyed, and raging flames spread, devouring everything.
At Grove 38, the Marines' defensive line had already retreated here. Luffy and Kid's battle was especially fierce, having raged all the way to this point.
"Magnetism!"
Clack! Clack!
Upon arriving before the Marine camp, Kid raised his hand. Purple sparks burst from his palm, and countless blades and guns immediately broke free from the soldiers' hands and flew toward him uncontrollably.
The weapons stopped before him, floating densely through the air.
Behind him, a red figure trailing white steam gave chase at incredible speed.
"Repel!" Kid spun around furiously, and all the weapons shot outward under the control of his magnetism.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Facing the storm of gleaming weapons, Luffy tapped his toes against the ground repeatedly, flickering from place to place.
His figure appeared and vanished amid the rain-like barrage of swords and blades, dodging every weapon before arriving in front of Kid in the blink of an eye.
One hand extended in a palm strike while the other clenched into a fist at his side, Luffy glared furiously and shot his fist forward.
"Gum-Gum Jet Pistol!!"
Bang!!
The blow struck Kid's abdomen with a dull thud. He gritted his teeth and pulled the dagger from his waist, slashing it out to force Luffy back.
"Mag—cough! Cough, cough!"
Acid rose into his throat, making him cough repeatedly. Kid struggled to raise his hand as purple arcs flashed around it. "Magnetism!"
The countless cold weapons that had just flown out were once again drawn back toward him by magnetic force.
As Luffy rushed in again, he kicked off the ground