Kizaru! This Is the Cage I Prepared for You!

"Boom!!"

"Boom!!"

"Boom!!"

Endless Thunder Force ravaged the earth, mercilessly attacking everything on the ground.

It was as if... Divine Punishment!

This moment felt like the end of the world!

"Sizzle sizzle..."

"Boom!"

The Pacifista within the attack range trembled from the blow and were ultimately reduced to scrap metal.

Sentomaru, who was sent flying by Kizaru's kick, was in so much pain that his Armament Haki was uncontrollably deactivated.

This also caused him to suffer some of the lightning strikes during his flight, and his eyes almost rolled back from the shock.

Glancing at Kizaru standing in the center of the lightning, Sentomaru thought bitterly, ' Old Uncle... the power of that kick felt even greater than the lightning itself...'

The Marine Admiral's kick... it hurt so much!

"Whoosh~"

"Boom!!"

With a loud crash, Sentomaru plunged into an abandoned house in the distance, smashing it to pieces.

"What the hell is that?!"

Charlotte Galette, who had arrived nearby, stared in horror at the distant sky.

What was that giant thunder beast that just fell from the sky?

Divine Punishment?

Even the sunlight seemed dimmed... What terrifying power that is!

"No, this absolutely cannot be a natural phenomenon!"

She had never heard of natural lightning transforming into the shape of a thunder beast; this must be caused by some kind of power!

For some reason, Galette suddenly felt that this matter might be related to Xi Yan.

After all... the opponent is Ninja, so it's perfectly reasonable for him to use Lightning Release Technique!

Thinking of this, she glanced at the bridge ahead and said, "Let's go take a look. We have to pass through here to get to Number One Tree anyway."

After saying that, Galette quickly ran forward.

If it really is Xi Yan, then she wouldn't need to go to Number One Tree to look for someone.

"Xi Yan, you absolutely can't get hurt..."

On the other side, the terrifying lightning attack lasted for a long time before gradually disappearing as if it had lost its power.

But because of this attack, the land was ravaged beyond recognition.

The ground was riddled with large craters, as if it had been plowed up by warships' cannon fire.

Some of the boulders and houses were also smashed to pieces by this force!

Many of the small and medium-sized mangrove trees in the forest were split and burned, and some were even chopped into charcoal!

It's fair to say that after that apocalyptic attack, almost nothing here survived intact.

"Splash~"

At this moment, a heavy rain began to fall from the sky, as if washing away the wounds of the earth.

"Blood-Eyed Ninja..." Standing on the ground, Kizaru looked up at Xi Yan in the distance and said, "That's truly a terrifying Lightning Release Technique ~"

"Tch, Marine Admiral, huh?" Xi Yan spat out. "Logia- type users are really troublesome."

I must say... as expected of the light!

In just a split second, this guy rushed to Sentomaru's side and kicked the fat man away.

Although the opponent was still hit by some lightning, at least they weren't in the center of the attack, so the mortality rate wasn't as high.

And Kizaru, who was at the center of the attack... didn't suffer any damage whatsoever!

That bastard turned himself into Elementalization the instant the lightning struck, making him completely immune to the attack.

This annoyed Xi Yan; Logia abilities were just too unfair.

Without using Haki, hitting the opponent's true form with Ninjutsu is no easy task.

"Oh~"

"If I weren't a Logia user, I wouldn't dare take your attack," Kizaru said with a smile.

Xi Yan merely sneered at this and said nothing.

"Ninja Kid, you stayed behind alone to deal with Sentomaru, wasn't it to cover our retreat?"

"So what if it is?"

"Then you've miscalculated," Kizaru said. "I'm not the only one who's come to this island."

Xi Yan:???

Is this someone actively providing them with intelligence?

Or is this guy trying to put psychological pressure on himself?

After thinking about it carefully, Xi Yan concluded that it should be the latter.

In any case, the other party is Marine Admiral, and couldn't possibly be a fool like Sentomaru who would easily reveal information.

Of course, it couldn't be that they were deliberately sending information to themselves, after all... the two sides are enemies!

Thinking of this, Xi Yan said, "I already know about this."

"However... I don't think they'll be so unlucky as to run into that Akainu."

Are you so sure?

Xi Yan simply smiled and did not answer Kizaru's question.

Seeing this, Kizaru shook his head and said, "I hope you can maintain this composure in a moment."

After receiving the message from the Straw Hat Pirates at Number 11 Tree, Akainu rushed here at top speed.

Perhaps soon they will catch up with the Straw Hat Pirates who just escaped.

Facing Akainu... the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates had no chance of survival!

'Hmm... perfect, I'll leave the killing of the Straw Hat Pirates to Akainu, and I'll capture this guy.'

After all... the Blood-Eyed Ninja is a prisoner the World Government specifically wants to capture alive.

Thinking of this, Kizaru transformed into a yellow light and rushed towards Xi Yan, arriving at Xi Yan's side in the blink of an eye.

"You... come with me."

As he spoke, Kizaru reached out and grabbed at Xi Yan.

"Clang!"

"Um?"

Looking at Xi Yan, who was grabbing his hand, a hint of surprise appeared in Kizaru's eyes.

"You can see where I'm moving?"

Although his attack speed wasn't particularly fast when he got to his opponent's side,... when he rushed over, it was comparable to the speed of light!

So this kid can see his own movement trajectory?

Can he even detect the speed of light?

Seeing the Tomoe slowly moving in Xi Yan's eyes, Kizaru's mind began to stir.

'Is it that this kid's eyes are special, or has he mastered Observation Haki?'

If it's the former, it means this kid's bloodline is extremely powerful, and even the speed of light cannot escape his eyes.

This... might also be why World Government are interested in him.

But if it's the latter... then it means this kid's potential is terrifying!

After all, this kid hadn't shown any Haki during the Judicial Island battle a few days ago.

A few days later, this kid mastered Two-colored Haki... Such talent, if he grows up, will definitely be extremely dangerous!

However... no matter which one it is, he has to take down this kid today!

Guess~

Looking at Kizaru, whom he had captured with his Haki, Xi Yan grinned and said, "If you guessed right, I'll tell you."

Having maximized the Dojutsu power of his Three-Tomoe Sharingan, he could detect Kizaru's movement even after he Elementalization!

As long as the eyes can detect it, the body can react in advance.

This was one of the reasons he was confident in confronting the Marine Admiral.

"These newcomers these days are practically monsters!"

"Within the mouth~"

"Enough with the nonsense, take this punch!"

The fist, imbued with Haki, slammed towards Kizaru's waist. Kizaru's eyelids twitched, and he immediately wrapped Haki around his waist and abdomen, forcibly withstanding the blow.

"Clang!"

"Unbelievable..."

Seeing Kizaru use his Haki to block his attack, Xi Yan frowned.

'That's true, as Marine Admiral, he can't possibly lack Haki.'

But this Haki hardness... is truly beyond my expectations.

"Kid, you played really dirty."

"Who cares about that during a fight?"

"Hmm, that makes sense." Kizaru nodded, then said, "So..."

Have you ever been kicked by light?

As he spoke, Kizaru raised his long leg and kicked towards Xi Yan.

Upon realizing Kizaru's intentions, Xi Yan immediately raised his hands to block in front of his body, while simultaneously wrapping his hands with Haki.

"Clang!"

"Bump!"

"Whoosh~"

Like a cannonball, Xi Yan flew out with a whoosh, heading straight for the distant hillside!

"Boom!!"

With a deafening roar, Xi Yan smashed through the small hillside, embedding himself entirely in the crater!

The smoke and dust obscured the view.

The next moment...

"Whoosh~"

Kizaru, transformed into golden light, appeared here and looked at Xi Yan in the pit with great interest, saying:

"Oh~"

"Looks like this time it's the real thing~"

Based on the battle with the opponent's clone on the 29th, it seems that the clone will explode and disappear uncontrollably after suffering a powerful blow.

And now... not only has this guy not disappeared, but blood is also seeping from the corner of his mouth.

That means, this kid is the original body!!

Thinking of this, Kizaru's lips curled up involuntarily.

"Ninja Kid, what are you going to do this time...?"

Once targeted by someone like him, even if this kid's speed rivals that of light, there's no way he can escape from my grasp!!

Hearing Kizaru's words, Xi Yan didn't answer immediately. Instead, he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth before saying, "Are you asking me how to escape?"

Seeing that Xi Yan showed no fear whatsoever, Kizaru laughed and said, "What, do you actually intend to fight me head-on?"

"Why not?"

After leaping out of the ground, Xi Yan coldly looked at Kizaru and said, "I never said I was going to run away."

"I was really... underestimated~"

As soon as he finished speaking, Kizaru raised his leg and stomped it hard.

"Boom!!"

An incredibly terrifying force slammed into the ground, shattering it and simultaneously obliterating the Shadow Clone that was rapidly approaching Kizaru from the ground!

"Kid, sneak attacks won't work against Marine Admiral."

Seeing the change in Xi Yan's expression, Kizaru said with a faint smile, "If you don't want to suffer, then come with me obediently."

If this brat were willing to leave with him on his own, he would save himself a lot of trouble.

Then we can just take this kid to the Holy Land to find the Five Elders, and his mission will be complete.

As for the other pirates?

Just leave it all to Sakazuki; isn't that guy most fond of catching pirates?

And since I have nothing to do, I can legitimately slack off!

The thought of being able to slack off made Kizaru's lips curl into an uncontrollable smile.

"I'll go with you..." Xi Yan frowned and said, "So, the World Government hasn't changed its mind yet?"

After saying that, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then spat and said, "I told you, I have no interest in becoming Shichibukai."

He had absolutely no interest in being a lackey of the World Government, especially since... the other party didn't have good intentions!!

Who Knows if they'll treat me like Guinea pig?

"Shichibukai?"

Kizaru paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No, no, no, they didn't say they were going to give you the title of Shichibukai. They just told me to bring you back alive."

"But this 'living'... can also mean losing limbs!"

"If you continue to resist, I won't hesitate to break your limbs first!"

The Five Elders ' order to him was to bring this Blood-Eyed Ninja back to the Holy Land alive.

But... there's no requirement for it to be complete, is there?

"Tch, so you're planning to use force now...?"

Xi Yan immediately understood what the other party meant. The World Government clearly no longer intended to continue tempting him with benefits, but instead... forcibly took him away!

Therefore, the other side did not hesitate to send Marine Admiral encircle and annihilate them.

This... is probably why the World Government dispatched two Marine Admiral at once.

Ha, they really think highly of him.

but...

"Kizaru, I have no intention of sitting idly by and waiting to die," Xi Yan said coldly. "Rather than be Guinea pig for the World Government, I'd rather die here now!!"

Seeing Xi Yan's resolute gaze, Kizaru remained silent for a moment.

The other side... actually figured out the World Government's intentions.

As Marine Admiral has been in constant contact with Vegapunk, Kizaru is well aware of the consequences of such a person falling into the hands of the World Government.

However... this has nothing to do with him. In the end, he's just a working-class person.

Thinking this, Kizaru said, "In that case, I'll have no choice but to break your limbs first."

As he spoke, Kizaru raised his hand, intending to unleash Laser Beam.

However, he realized something was wrong as soon as he made a move.

"Um?"

Seeing the huge wave that suddenly appeared in the distance, Kizaru frowned.

"This is... Water Release Technique?"

Isn't this kid standing right in front of him? Then who cast that Water Release Technique in the distance?

Do you have a clone?

Thinking of this, Kizaru immediately covered the area with his Observation Haki and quickly found a familiar aura in the water.

'There really is a clone...'

When was it released?

"Earth Release Technique: Earth Wander Technique!"

"Bang!"

In the instant that Kizaru was stunned, Xi Yan activated Earth Release Technique: Earth Release and burrowed underground, temporarily creating distance between himself and Kizaru.

Having arrived underground, Xi Yan quickly rushed towards his other clone.

This clone was a doppelganger he had deliberately left in the seawater not long ago in order to deal with Marine Admiral.

And now... that's the time to use this!

"Tch, they ran really fast." Glancing at the spot where Xi Yan had just stood, Kizaru scoffed, "They were as slippery as eels."

However, Kizaru didn't care about such things. As long as the other party was still nearby, he could use his Observation Haki to pinpoint their location.

Even if the other party is truly hiding and doesn't come out, he has ways to find them, so he's not in a particular hurry to take action.

The most urgent task is to avoid this Water Release Technique in front of us.

"Water Release · Water Shockwave!"

"Boom!!"

An incredibly terrifying wave surged forth, hurtling straight towards Kizaru.

"To actually use seawater against someone with superpowers like me, that's really..."

"Within the mouth~"

Kizaru, his body transforming into beams of light, instantly reached mid-air, dodging the wave's attack.

"It's not over yet!"

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bite Explosion!!"

"Boom!!"

A massive whirlpool appeared in the waves, then shot skyward, transforming into countless water spikes that pierced towards Kizaru!

In response, Kizaru calmly transformed into a beam of light and dodged the attack easily to the side.

But the moment he came to a stop, the water suddenly coalesced into a giant Water Dragon, which lunged fiercely at Kizaru.

"Roar!!"

"Continuous attacks...?" Kizaru said, "But... it's still useless!"

Kizaru, transformed into a beam of light, rushed past the Water Dragon at a speed invisible to the naked eye, arriving directly above the wave in the blink of an eye!

Looking down at Xi Yan, Kizaru said, "Once I take care of you, the sea will calm down, right?"

"Laser beam!"

"Whoosh~"

"Boom!!"

An incredibly terrifying Laser beam flew out from Kizaru's hand and struck Xi Yan, who was standing in the water!

"Pfft~"

The clone that was pierced let out a muffled groan, then its body trembled and turned into white smoke.

The water, now free from the control of the Shadow Clone, stopped rushing and gradually calmed down.

"Whoosh~"

"Click~"

Kizaru, having landed and steadied himself on a rock, squinted at the water flowing below and said, "Using seawater to deal with Devil Fruit users is indeed an effective method, but... if it can't hit them, it's pointless."

As he spoke, Kizaru glanced at Xi Yan, who had emerged from underground into the water, and said with a smirk, "You agree, don't you, Ninja Xi Yan?"

To be honest, he was quite curious about how many kinds of Ninjutsu this Ninja actually possessed.

To Kizaru's surprise, the other party not only did not show any disappointment, but instead grinned at him.

'What does this kid mean...?'

Back on the surface, Xi Yan grinned and said, "Kizaru, I never said my Water Release Technique was only at this level."

"Take a good look at this... this is the cage I prepared for you!"

As they were speaking, the water that had been flowing calmly suddenly began to tremble violently, then shot into the sky, covering the entire area.

"Water Release · Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave!"

"Boom!!"

As Xi Yan Xi Yan speaking, the water around him began to become unstable, rapidly surging outwards.

"What?!"

Seeing this, Kizaru frowned and said, "Could this kid be...?"

At that moment, Kizaru recalled the information he had seen in the report earlier.

During the battle at Judicial Island, Blood-Eyed Ninja Xi Yan used a massive Water Release Technique to create an enormous water sphere that completely enveloped ten naval warships, thus disabling their ability to launch the Buster Call.

Those ability users standing on the warships were in dire straits; they would have drowned had their colleagues not intervened in time.

And now... is this kid planning to use the same technique to trap him?

Thinking of this, Kizaru looked up at the sky and saw that the huge currents of water were gradually closing in on the higher ground, clearly intending to create a waterway to drown him.

"What a... scary brat..."

"Kizaru, do you like the cage I prepared for you?"

As the enormous water curtain gradually closed, Xi Yan burst into laughter.

If we could use this move to trap the Marine Admiral... we might even be able to take him down!

Thinking of this, Xi Yan's eyes were filled with excitement!