On the street, a straw-hatted figure nimbly darted and weaved, with a stream of white smoke pursuing him at high speed.
"Damn it, he's like a monkey!"
Veins bulged at Smoker's temples as he chased Luffy toward the royal palace.
After circling around and around, the two of them ultimately returned here.
Buruburu~~
Suddenly, the Transponder Snail in his arms began to stir.
Smoker did not slow his pursuit. Smoke jetted from his lower body as he pulled out the Transponder Snail.
Click!
"Is that Smoker?"
With a grim face, Akainu spoke in a cold, solemn voice through the Transponder Snail. "Take Aramaki and Issho. You can withdraw from Dressrosa."
"Withdraw?"
Smoker's expression darkened. "What do you mean, take Aramaki and Issho?"
"They were defeated by Reiner and Ace. The situation in Dressrosa has been decided. There's no need to stay there."
Click!
With that, the other end hung up the Transponder Snail.
Putting the Transponder Snail away, Smoker hesitated as he watched Luffy flee ahead of him.
"Tch!"
Smoker gritted his teeth, but in the end, he reluctantly turned around.
On the high ground.
Shing!
"Flying Rabbit: Half Moon!!"
Shing!
"Three-Sword Style: 1080 Pound Phoenix!!"
The two massive slashes collided and exploded, turning into intertwined blue and pink fragments that fluttered down like dazzling fireworks blooming in the sky.
Covered in wounds, Gion leaped several steps onto the rooftop of a building. At the same time, sheathed her sword and looked down below after steadying herself. "Until next time, Roronoa."
"You're leaving? What a disappointment."
Zoro gave a soft snort as his three swords slid back into their sheaths with shings. The corner of his mouth curled up. "Looks like we'll have to settle this next time."
Gion shot him a complicated glance, then withdrew her gaze and jumped