Wood Style: Wood Dragon Technique!

"Are we really okay just walking right past like this?" Chopper asked, looking ahead with concern.

If some navy personnel were to appear at this moment... wouldn't they be able to trap them here?

"What's the problem?" Xi Yan laughed. "With those imposters around, the chances of the navy noticing us are not high."

According to Shakky-jie, there are currently no Marine Admiral stationed on this island, so Xi Yan is not worried about being blocked.

"Hmm... that makes sense."

No wonder Shakky-jie and Xi Yan said those things earlier; it seems those people really do attract a lot of people for them.

"I wonder if Sanji has found Zoro and the others yet," Nami said.

Xi Yan paused for a moment upon hearing this, then said, "If Zoro and the other man's actions are directed by Merry, then the chances of Sanji finding Zoro are quite high."

At least it won't be so outrageous as to go inside Navy Base.

"This..."

Hearing Xi Yan's words, Nami had a bad feeling.

Would that idiot really let Merry give him directions?

He's a stubborn and directionally challenged idiot swordsman!

Thinking about this, Nami felt a headache coming on.

Just then, Chopper sniffed and said, "I can smell all three of them!"

"Um?"

Everyone was taken aback by Chopper's words, and then Usopp asked in surprise, "Where is it?"

"There."

Following the direction Chopper was pointing, everyone immediately noticed three figures walking towards them.

"Hmph, you idiot, Green Algae Head," Sanji said with a displeased look. "Do you know how much time I've wasted looking for you?"

If he hadn't been searching for this idiot in the city, he would have brought Merry back long ago.

"Do I need you to find me?" Zoro scoffed. "I can come back on my own, okay?"

"What did you say?"

"What, you want to fight?!"

Come on!

Come on!

"Boom!!"

Seeing these two about to fight again, Merry helplessly helped them up. Why is it happening again?

"Hey, Zoro, Sanji, Merry!!"

"Huh?"

Zoro was stunned for a moment upon hearing Luffy's voice, then his face lit up with surprise as he exclaimed, "Luffy!"

After confirming who the newcomers were, Zoro and Sanji stopped fighting and immediately rushed to their companions' side with Merry.

Having taken in the sight of their companions, everyone felt a pang of emotion.

Everyone has changed so much!

After exchanging greetings, Zoro turned his attention to Xi Yan.

"What, don't you recognize me?" Xi Yan said with a smile.

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Zoro immediately grinned.

"I knew you wouldn't die so easily."

That is...

Xi Yan smirked and said, "Don't you even know who I am?"

The mere World Government can't take his life!

Zoro smiled and nodded, then said, "What's going on here...?"

"Brook will be here soon, so we plan to wait on the ship first."

"Then everyone's here!"

After saying that, Zoro glanced speechlessly at Sanji, who was fawning over Robin. This guy just can't seem to shake this habit.

"That's right!" Xi Yan nodded and said.

Upon hearing this, Zoro's lips unconsciously curled into a smile.

Are we finally going to the New World? I can't wait!

"Let's go back to the ship," Luffy said. "Once Brook arrives, we'll head to Fish-Man Island!"

"Profound!!"

Upon hearing that they were going to Fish-Man Island, Sanji's eyes turned into hearts, and he started to wiggle around.

Fish-Man Island!

That's Fish-Man Island!

There must be lots of beautiful mermaids there!

As if he had just realized something, Sanji's nose started bleeding profusely, and he collapsed to the ground.

Everyone:???

Everyone stared at Sanji with puzzled expressions, wondering what was wrong with him.

"Hey, Sanji, what's wrong with you?!" Merry exclaimed, dumbfounded.

"Doctor!"

"Doctor!"

"Ah, I am the doctor."

Chopper, realizing what was happening, immediately went over to check Sanji's body, then breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's nothing, just a normal nosebleed."

Xi Yan:...

Who gets a nosebleed that just sprays out?

It's a miracle this guy didn't die immediately.

"Hmph, that Perverted Cook," Zoro said disdainfully.

Sanji:!!!

As if summoned by some unseen force, Sanji, who was still in a semi-conscious state, immediately opened his eyes and darted in front of Zoro, saying, "What did you say, you directionally challenged Green Algae Head?!"

"I'm telling you, you're Perverted Cook!"

"Want to fight, you bastard!"

Come on!

Seeing the two idiots about to attack again, Merry looked helpless. These two guys really were...

Before she could say anything, Nami flashed to their side and then punched them both to the ground!

Zoro:...

Sanji:!!!

Zoro, who had been knocked to the ground, looked up at Nami with displeasure and said, "What are you doing?!"

"Is this the time to fight?!" Nami exclaimed, her eyes wide.

Seeing Nami's gaze, Zoro was immediately rendered speechless.

Because he saw another layer of meaning.

'What, you're not convinced?'

Disagree?

He was initially defiant, but after being beaten up, he became obedient.

Thinking of this, Zoro turned his head away and stopped looking at Nami.

Sanji, on the other hand, stood up excitedly, twisting his body and exclaiming, "Ah~"

"It still has that same force!"

Perona:???

Is this person really sick?

Zoro, who had observed Perona's reaction, turned to Luffy and said, "So... Luffy, you agreed to let her come with us?"

"Um."

Luffy grinned at Zoro, showing his teeth, and said, "After all, he's your friend~"

After listening to Luffy's words, Zoro paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded at Luffy.

Yes, my friend.

"With me by your side, you won't have to worry about getting lost anymore," Perona said with a smirk.

Zoro:...

Can we please not expose our past?

As if she had read Zoro's mind, Perona immediately burst into laughter.

"Hala hala hala~"

"Let's go, let's get back to the ship quickly," Luffy said. "I can't wait to go to the New World!"

"Profound!!"

"Sentomaru-bro, what are you doing here?" the Marine asked, looking at Sentomaru with a puzzled expression.

"Of course, it's to capture the Real Straw Hat Crew," Sentomaru said.

navy:???

Upon hearing Sentomaru's words, confusion immediately appeared in the eyes of these marines. What did he mean by capturing the Real Straw Hat Crew?

Perhaps sensing their confusion, Sentomaru said, "Those guys we captured before were just imposters. The Real Straw Hat Crew is still on this island."

Hearing Sentomaru's words, the marines became even more confused.

They knew those guys were imposters, and they even captured the people themselves, but how did Sentomaru-bro confirm that the Real Straw Hat Crew was on this island?

"Sentomaru-bro, how can you be so sure about this?"

"I can't be completely sure either," Sentomaru said, "But even if there's only a slight possibility, I still wanted to come and take a look."

Since Chopper, the Straw Hat Crew ' pet, is here, it means the Straw Hat Pirates might also be here!

So... he's going to give it a try!

As for why we came to this area...

The Straw Hat Crew risked their lives to escape here, so there might be some special significance to it. Therefore... he's coming here to take a gamble!

"Is that so? Then we..."

Before the marine could finish speaking, he noticed a group of people appearing on the Opposite Bridge.

Sailor:...

After recognizing who it was, the marines were immediately silenced.

It really is the Straw Hat Pirates?!

"So you're here after all." Sentomaru coldly looked at Luffy and the others and said, "The Straw Hat Crew!"

He made the right bet!

"Hey, hey, hey, what are the Navy doing here blocking our way?!" Chopper said, somewhat dumbfounded. "Weren't they supposed to be all lured away by the imposters?!"

You mean those useless people?

Sentomaru snorted and said, "It wouldn't take them five minutes to catch them, how could they possibly hold us off?"

Those bunch of trash, he could take them all down with one punch!

"That's quite surprising," Xi Yan said, stroking his chin.

I never expected the navy would think of coming here to ambush them... How did they even find out?

Could it be that one of our crew members was discovered by the Navy while operating on the island?

Thinking about it carefully... it's not impossible.

Hearing Xi Yan's words, Sanji calmly lit a cigarette and then said, "It seems... we won't be able to set sail peacefully."

"That suits me perfectly!"

Zoro drew his three swords, clearly intending to test them on this so-called Pacifista!

He desperately wanted to know how much stronger he was now compared to before!

"In that case..." Luffy said, adjusting his hat, "Brothers, let's go for it!"

"Profound!!"

Upon receiving Luffy's order, the Straw Hat Pirates members immediately sharpened their gazes.

"Go! Take them down!"

"Profound!!"

Upon receiving Sentomaru's order, the Marines immediately followed the mobilized Pacifista and charged towards Luffy and his crew!

Seeing this, Perona launched an attack without hesitation.

"Negative Ghost Swarm!!!"

"Weng~"

The next moment, a large number of Negative Ghost flew out of Perona's body and rushed towards the distant group of naval soldiers!

"What the hell is this?!"

Seeing the Negative Ghost rushing towards their faces, the navy men's eyes immediately showed fear.

Then, their bodies were touched by this Negative Ghost.

"Weng~"

The next moment...

"If there's an afterlife, I hope to be a salted fish..."

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been so arrogant..."

"Why be a navy officer? I should be a caterpillar..."

Sentomaru:???

Watching one marine after another being defeated, Sentomaru was immediately filled with question marks.

What kind of strange Devil Fruit ability is this?

"Hala hala hala~"

"Now you know how powerful I am, right?" Perona said with a loud laugh.

She's an expert at dealing with these kinds of marines!

"Perona is amazing!"

Seeing the little stars in Merry's eyes, Perona's smile widened.

"That wretched woman, I..."

Before Sentomaru could finish speaking, he saw the Pacifista clashing with the Straw Hat Pirates.

Unfortunately... in just a moment, his Pacifista stance was broken!

"Rubber Jet Pistol!"

"Three Sword Style: Oni Giri!"

"Premium Grade Iron Pot Stew!"

"Boom!!"

"Boom!!"

"Boom!!"

Three explosions rang out, meaning that the three Pacifista were completely destroyed!

Sentomaru:???

Sentomaru, who had taken in everything, had a hint of confusion in his eyes.

Are these guys really that strong?

He's Pacifista, after all!

Just then, Sentomaru saw a giant Wood Dragon burst forth from the ground, instantly entangling the Pacifista within it.

The next moment...

"Click~"

"Boom!!"

The Haki Wood Dragon easily crushed the Pacifista into scrap metal!

Sentomaru:!!!

Sentomaru's eyes were filled with shock as he watched Wood Dragon easily defeat the Pacifista.

The Pacifista he brought with him have all gone out of service so quickly?!

wrong...

Sentomaru glanced at the unfamiliar man standing atop the Wood Dragon and subconsciously frowned.

Who is this guy?

And who is that woman who releases ghosts?

Is he a newcomer to the Straw Hat Pirates?

Devil Fruit User and Devil Fruit User?

Perhaps sensing the doubt in Sentomaru's eyes, Xi Yan smirked and said, "Isn't my Devil Fruit ability cool?!"

Using the power of Wood Style, he could completely make his opponent believe he was a user of the Moku Moku no Mi!

And what he's unleashing now is the Wood Dragon Technique!

Sentomaru:...

Upon hearing Xi Yan's words, Sentomaru was immediately rendered speechless.

Is this bastard showing off?

"Wow, so cool!" Chopper and Luffy exclaimed excitedly as they looked at the Wood Dragon created by Xi Yan. "What a cool Wood Dragon!"

Hearing Chopper's words, Xi Yan laughed even harder.

Then, Xi Yan looked at Luffy and said, "Captain Luffy, since this guy has already discovered us, it means that this place may have been surrounded by warships, so I suggest we leave here first."

Defeating Sentomaru is indeed an option, but it's completely unnecessary.

After all... Merry can carry them!

After hearing this, Luffy thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Let's go then."

Xi Yan nodded, then glanced at Merry, indicating that she could begin.

Upon hearing this, Merry closed her eyes, clearly intending to use her abilities to take the Straw Hat Pirates away.

Sentomaru, unaware of the Straw Hat Pirates' plans, remained in a state of rage.

"With me here, do you still think you can escape?" Sentomaru roared.

Aren't these bastards being a little too dismissive of him?

"It's impossible for you to catch up with us with your abilities." Zoro, understanding what Merry was going to do, decisively put away his weapon.

Then, he calmly looked at Sentomaru and said, "It would be more appropriate to have Kizaru do it."

Without the ability to fly, there's absolutely no way to catch up with them!!

"Click!"

Upon hearing Zoro's words, Sentomaru's face immediately contorted with rage. Just how much did these bastards look down on him?!

But before he could do anything, he noticed that the Straw Hat Pirates ' bodies began to rise gradually, and then they quickly flew into the sky!

Sentomaru:!!!

"It... it flew away?!"

Watching the Straw Hat Pirates fly away, Sentomaru's eyes bulged out, his face filled with disbelief.

How did they manage to do that?!

At this moment, Sentomaru's heart was filled with confusion.

"Sentomaru-bro, should we... still pursue them?" a Marine asked cautiously.

Even though the person has already flown away, it seems a bit unreasonable to do nothing.

"Chase!"

Coming to his Sentomaru's eyes turned cold as he said, "Notify the warships to go to the high seas and encircle and annihilate the Straw Hat Pirates!"

This bunch of guys will inevitably return to the sea, so... let's sink them into the ocean!!!

"Yes!"