"Bastard!"
Zoro saw through Pica's intentions. That guy really planned to attack the people on Old King's Plateau!
Once that big guy got close, Usopp and Perona would be in danger!
With that thought, Zoro quickly ran into the distance.
But after only a few steps, he seemed to remember something. Turning to look at Perona, he asked, "Is that Admiral still up there?"
If the other party was there, stopping Pica's attack should not have been a problem. After all, he would have to protect himself too.
"He's gone..." Perona said with an ugly expression. "He left a long time ago."
She naturally understood what Zoro meant. If a Marine Admiral had been here, they truly would not have needed to fear Pica.
As for whether he would make a move?
With such a massive fist coming down, he would have been an idiot not to act!
Zoro fell silent for a moment before saying, "Find a way to take Usopp away."
"No, there are too many people here." Perona said, "And... do you think I can outrun him?"
While speaking, Perona pointed at the enormous stone statue in the distance.
One step from him could cover thousands of meters. Under those circumstances, it would be far too difficult for her to safely take everyone away.
Zoro was silent for a moment, then gritted his teeth. "Looks like I'll have to cut him down after all."
As he spoke, Zoro picked up speed.
"That guy's moving again..."
The Marines watching from below subconsciously swallowed. "Commander Issho, what should we do?"
Fujitora did not answer. He merely frowned at the enormous stone statue in the distance, seemingly lost in thought.
After a moment, he said, "Do everything you can to rescue the citizens. Ignore everything else for now."
Yet while