Timely Rescue, a Reliable Man!

"You idiot, what are you daydreaming about!"

Xi Yan, who was rushing out while holding Galette, said, "Don't you know how to dodge a laser attack?!"

If he had been even a fraction slower, this guy's body would have been riddled with holes!

Kizaru's laser is no joke; its power is terrifying.

"I'm not that fast."

"And... I also believe you will save me."

By the end, Galette had a smile on her face, seemingly without any regret for her actions.

Why are you doing this to yourself...?

"Xi Yan, don't underestimate a woman's determination."

Galette, who had jumped out of Xi Yan's arms, turned to look at Kizaru in the distance and said, "Come on, let's take this guy down together."

Let's see if they can leave here alive, or... die here together!!

Xi Yan sighed; it seemed there was no way to change this woman's mind.

Therefore, it will not be easy for him to leave this place smoothly.

Even if Merry uses Reverse Summoning Technique after arriving at her destination, he cannot simply abandon Galette and leave.

After all... this is a woman who was willing to face Marine Admiral for him!

Thinking of this, Xi Yan said, "If that's the case, then let's give it a try."

Upon hearing Xi Yan's words, Galette's lips curled up, and then she summoned the butter, which condensed in her hands.

Although it's her first time working with Xi Yan, she will give it her all!

"Have you... finished talking?"

Kizaru said, "Now that you've finished speaking, I'm going to make my move!"

Despite saying that, Kizaru didn't wait for their reply and attacked immediately.

A flash of yellow light appeared, Kizaru appeared in front of Xi Yan, raising his long leg to strike.

"Bump!!"

A powerful Whip Kick kick struck Xi Yan's hand; even with his Haki defense, he could still feel a terrifying force.

The next moment...

"Whoosh~"

"Boom!!"

Like a cannonball, Xi Yan flew out and crashed into a small hill in the distance, creating a large crater in the ground!

"Xi Yan!!"

Do you even have the time to worry about others?

Looking down at Galette, Kizaru didn't hesitate to raise his long leg and kick at Galette.

"Butter Flowing Wall!"

"Pfft~"

"Varied...?!"

Seeing Kizaru easily break through her abilities, Galette's pupils contracted instantly.

Her Butter Flowing Wall was broken by the opponent in an instant?!

Without a second thought, Galette immediately wrapped her arms with Haki, preparing to forcefully block the attack.

"Bump!"

An incredibly heavy blow slammed into Galette, sending her flying!

"Whoosh~"

"Boom!!"

It crashed not far from Xi Yan, creating a large crater!

"Cough cough..."

Blood trickled down the corner of her mouth, and Galette's face turned pale.

The force of that kick was immense... Her arm was throbbing, as if a bone had cracked!

"As expected of Marine Admiral..." Galette said through gritted teeth.

If it weren't for her Haki defensive aura, her arm would probably be broken by now.

No, that's not right... It's not just the arm!!

Without the power of Haki to defend herself, her internal organs might have been shattered!

"Whoosh~"

With a flash of light, Kizaru appeared in front of Galette, raised his hand, and aimed it at her, intending to knock her unconscious with a laser.

Just then, a giant Rock Hand suddenly emerged from the ground, grabbed Galette, and then quickly contracted and returned underground.

The next moment...

"Whoosh~"

"Boom!!"

Kizaru's laser blast struck the spot where Galette had just been standing, making the crater even bigger!!

"Oh~"

"Wow, that's fast!"

After finishing his sentence, Kizaru glanced in the direction of Xi Yan and said, "Earth Release Technique are really troublesome~"

Xi Yan merely sneered at this, offering no reply to Kizaru's question.

He then threw a Smoke Screen, obscuring his view.

"Smoke Screen and stuff... they're ineffective against me," Kizaru said.

As he spoke, he had already reached Xi Yan's side, and with a long leg, he lashed out.

However, Xi Yan, who had prepared Ninjutsu in advance, quickly burrowed underground and successfully dodged the attack.

Looking at the spot where Xi Yan had disappeared, Kizaru stroked his chin and said, "Hmm... Are you planning to go underground and waste time with me...?"

Although he wanted to leave with his men now,... in reality, delaying wouldn't do him any harm.

After all... this is their navy's territory!

After thinking for a while, Kizaru shook his head and said, "Forget it, I'll just blast you out."

The sooner we take them down, the sooner we can go back and have some tea. Isn't that much more comfortable than staying here in the wind?

With that thought in mind, Kizaru quickly ascended into the air and launched an attack downwards.

"The Yasakani no Magatama!!"

"Da da da!"

"Boom!!"

"Boom!!"

"Boom!!"

A barrage of laser attacks bombarded the ground, blasting it apart and advancing bit by bit towards where Xi Yan and his companion were!

For Marine Admiral with advanced Observation Haki, capturing people underground... is far too easy!

"Tch, the destructive power of Marine Admiral is truly astonishing," Xi Yan spat.

At this rate, it probably won't be long before they're both caught by the other side.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan slapped the ground again and activated Earth Release Technique to begin moving.

While performing the manipulation technique, Xi Yan asked, "Galette, where is your brother?"

"Yes, my brother!"

Galette realized that if her brother were here, she wouldn't need to fear the Marine Admiral!

Thinking of this, Galette said excitedly, "My brother, he..."

She stopped speaking before she could finish.

"What's wrong?"

"I... I don't know if my brother is still there," Galette said awkwardly.

"Ah?"

"You came to see me, didn't your brother know?"

"Have no idea..."

Galette lowered her head and whispered, "I was so worried about you, and my brother's battle wasn't over yet, so... I came to find you myself."

Xi Yan covered his forehead, momentarily speechless.

He could almost imagine how much Katakuri hated him.

Not only did they kidnap his sister, but they also put her in such a dangerous situation... Won't they just start a fight the next time they meet?

Although he did have the idea of fighting with the other party, this reason made it a bit...

For a moment, Xi Yan felt a bit of a headache.

"Perhaps my brother will think of coming here to find me," Galette added.

After Katakuri-gege realizes he's missing, he should be able to search for him everywhere.

Once he gets information about what the Straw Hat Pirates have done, he might come to No. 1 Auction House to look for them.

"Where were you before?" Xi Yan asked.

"That's where you fought that Kid."

"There...?"

Xi Yan thought for a moment, that location isn't close at all... Did Galette run all the way here?

It must have been really tough on her.

Looking at Galette's expression, Xi Yan sighed silently.

Regardless, the other person's actions did indeed move him.

Therefore, he was even more determined not to let the other party die here!

Thinking of this, Xi Yan thought, 'No, I have to find a way to get Galette to Katakuri's side.'

Let them leave the island first, and we'll deal with the rest later.

As for myself...

After delivering Galette to Katakuri, Merry and the others should summon me soon.

"Can your Earth Release Technique that allows you to teleport us there)?" Galette asked.

"No."

Xi Yan shook his head and said, "The Sabaody Archipelago is too special; every small island is connected by bridges."

"To reach the other island, we need to break out from underground."

"I don't think... Kizaru will give us that chance."

Xi Yan knew very well that someone of Kizaru's caliber must have mastered Observation Haki!

Moreover... it could even be a high-level Observation Haki!

This is likely why the opponent was able to detect the Shadow Clone.

Even a sneak attack from underground cannot escape the enemy's detection!

Therefore, it would be impossible for them to move to another island if they wanted to.

Kizaru will definitely attack the moment they peek out!

"That's a really bad situation..." Galette said, frowning.

Although she wouldn't mind dying here alongside Xi Yan,... if she could leave this place alive, who would willingly choose to die?

"I will definitely find a way to get you out of here," Xi Yan said.

Upon hearing this, Galette immediately became excited.

"I told you, I..."

"Galette!" Xi Yan interrupted Galette, saying, "I'm Ninja, I have a way to escape from Kizaru, trust me!"

Galette was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, and the words caught in her throat.

After a moment, she gave a bitter smile and said, "So... I'm the one who's dragging you down...?"

She thought she could help Xi Yan Xi Yan by coming here, but... did she end up being a burden to him instead?

Thinking of this, Galette's expression became somewhat downcast.

"I'm sorry, I..."

"No!"

"Don't overthink it, Galette. I'm not blaming you," Xi Yan said. "I'm still very happy that you came to save me."

"Really?"

"Um."

Xi Yan nodded and said, "Really."

"That's good..."

Galette breathed a sigh of relief; she was glad that Xi Yan hadn't complained about her.

Thinking of this, Galette's face lit up with a smile again, and she said, "I'll do as you say."

Regardless, her sentiments have been conveyed.

Even if she ultimately cannot escape, she will not regret it.

"Don't worry, I definitely won't let you die here!" Xi Yan said earnestly.

"Profound!"

Just then, Xi Yan sensed something was wrong.

That is... why did Kizaru stop using his laser Gatling gun?

Has this guy given up?

"What's wrong?" Galette asked, puzzled.

"The commotion above has subsided..."

Upon hearing this, Galette was taken aback, but then realized that the vibration above had indeed disappeared.

Does this mean that guy left?

No... wait, Xi Yan killed three Celestial Dragons, how could Marine Admiral leave so easily?

That guy must be thinking about how to kill them both!

Thinking of this, Galette said, "Be careful, he might have come up with a way to deal with us."

Xi Yan nodded in agreement and then said, "I'll go up and take a look first."

Upon hearing this, Galette immediately reached out and grabbed Xi Yan, saying firmly, "No, what if he's waiting for you up there?"

Who Knows if that guy was deliberately baiting Xi Yan to come up and check the situation?

"I'm not stupid," Xi Yan said helplessly. "Of course I'll use a clone to check the situation."

"Bang!"

As they were speaking, a Shadow Clone appeared beside Xi Yan, and then without hesitation, used Earth Release Technique to leave.

"A clone..." Galette exclaimed in shock, "You know so many things..."

Lightning Release Technique, Water Release Technique, Earth Release Technique... and now they've added a Clone Technique... This guy is amazing!!

"It seems your Four Emperors Crew ' Information System isn't very good either."

Hearing Xi Yan's words, Galette rolled her eyes and said, "We don't really care about the situation at the Paradise."

"So, all you know about me is that I'm a Ninja, and that's all you know~"

"Hmm...not really." Galette touched her nose and said, "Because your eyes are rather unusual, I suspect you might possess a special bloodline."

"As for those escape techniques and such, they were all just my guesses."

Before meeting Xi Yan, she did some research, reading about Ninja and their stories.

And sure enough, it came in handy.

"You're quite honest," Xi Yan said, somewhat amused and exasperated.

"Hehe, because I don't want to lie to you."

At that moment, Xi Yan's expression changed slightly, and then he showed a look of surprise.

"What's wrong?"

"No wonder Kizaru didn't continue his attack on us; he was being held back..."

His Shadow Clone saw a familiar figure—it was Rayleigh, who had left earlier to collect Red Tree Resin!

The man was standing in front of Kizaru, blocking his way with a smile.

'It seems I'll be able to leave this place smoothly this time...' Xi Yan thought to himself.

This man is the Vice-Captain of the Pirate King; he could easily hold off Marine Admiral!

But... I owe them a huge favor.

"I'm being blocked..." Galette frowned, then her face lit up with surprise. "Could it be my brother?"

If her brother were here, he could easily hold off Marine Admiral.

"No..." Xi Yan shook his head and said, "Let's go, I'll take you upstairs to see what's going on."

Galette looked puzzled. If it wasn't her brother... then who else could possibly stop Marine Admiral?

However, she didn't say anything more, but obediently let Xi Yan pull her towards the ground.

"Oh~"

"Within the mouth~"

Looking at Rayleigh, who had blocked his way, Kizaru tilted his head slightly and said, "I didn't expect even the Pirate King's Vice-Captain to personally step in to help the Straw Hat Pirates..."

"You... you wouldn't be planning to go back to sea, would you?"

"Spare me," Rayleigh laughed. "I'm an old man now, and I have no intention of making a comeback."

"So what do you mean now?"

"Ah, I just don't want to see some people bullying the weak," Rayleigh said.

Upon arriving here, he saw Kizaru launching an attack on the ground.

Curious, Rayleigh scanned the ground with his Observation Haki and immediately sensed the presence of Xi Yan.

After thinking it over, I guessed that the other party might have stayed behind to cover our retreat, so I made a decisive move!

"You're quite the talker..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kizaru raised the Ame no Murakumo in his hand and slashed it down at Rayleigh!

Rayleigh simply wrapped his Haki around his longsword and raised his hand to block Kizaru's slash.

"Clang!"

"Oh~"

"As expected of the Vice-Captain of the Pirate King ~"

Despite saying that, Kizaru showed not a trace of fear on his face.

After all... as Marine Admiral, he had absolute confidence in his own strength!

Just then, Xi Yan and Galette rose from underground, drawing the attention of Kizaru and Rayleigh.

"Oh~"

"So you finally dared to come out?" Kizaru narrowed his eyes and said, "Looks like this guy gave you a lot of confidence."

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan's lips curled up into a smile. "Hehe, after all... Uncle is Hades Rayleigh, the Pluton ~"

Galette looked at Rayleigh with a complicated expression. She had been thinking of beating him up when she got the chance, but... instead, she was the one who saved her?

For a moment, Galette's feelings were quite complicated.

"Is this your little girlfriend, Xi Yan?"

Before Xi Yan could finish speaking, Galette nodded and said, "Mm!"

"You're right, I am his fiancée!"

Dark King Rayleigh, that guy, has good taste. In that case... I guess I won't beat him up.

Hmm, maybe we'll need this guy as a witness sometime in the future!

"Good taste, haha."

"Hey, hey, hey, aren't you guys taking me a little too lightly?" Kizaru frowned and said, "You're just chatting away like this, completely oblivious to everyone else..."

What, are you treating him like he doesn't exist?

Thinking of this, Kizaru's body glowed with a yellow light, and he planned to rush over and beat those two brats to a pulp.

However, just as he Elementalization form, Rayleigh cleaved him in two with a single sword strike.

"Clang!"

"Cut..."

Kizaru glanced at Rayleigh and spat.

It seems like it'll be difficult to use Elementalization teleportation in front of this guy.

That makes sense. After all, this guy is the Vice-Captain of the Pirate King, so it's normal for him to possess advanced Observation Haki.

Using Elementalization against someone like that would be even more dangerous.

"Kizaru... bullying the weak is not a good habit."

"The Navy arresting pirates, isn't that normal?" Kizaru, having stood up again, patted his pants and said, "Nip evil in the bud, I don't see anything wrong with that."

Regardless, he needs to consider the issue from the navy's perspective.

But a kid like the Bloodline Ninja has extremely high talent; Who Knows if he'll eventually grow to the level of Four Emperors of the Sea).

To avoid this situation, taking the other party away from here is the optimal solution.

But Kizaru also knew that Dark King Rayleigh would never allow him to take the other person away.

So... he could only hope that Akainu would arrive in time.

'I wonder what Akainu's reaction will be when he sees Dark King Rayleigh...'

Don't get carried away and rush over to kill this old guy too.

Killing the Pirate King's Vice-Captain at this point... Who Knows if it will attract the attention of the other members of Roger Pirates.

It wouldn't be good if the other side pulled off a big move.

Thinking about this, Kizaru felt a terrible headache coming on.

Running into such an old guy... that's really bad luck!