Eric the Whirlwind

Apis led Nami and the Buggy crew to find Master Dragon, the Millennium Dragon, first.

However, Master Dragon, suffering from senility, did not provide any useful information.

Therefore, they had no choice but to build a raft to tow Master Dragon and head toward Moya's side.

Because they all knew that Moya possessed a precognitive ability, he might just know something about Master Dragon.

Just as the group had pulled Master Dragon not far from the cave.

Scythe Wind Blade

Invisible air slashes, sharp as scythes, surged toward the group.

Protective Barrier

Bartolomeo instantly erected a transparent barrier, blocking all the attacks.

Sonic Laser Cannon

El Drago reacted quickly, immediately firing a laser cannon in the direction the air scythes had come from.

Seeing the situation, Buggy pulled out his daggers and flew into the air.

Steel Mao Xiong's fists began to glow red, heating the air until it radiated rolling waves of heat.

Squad leader Gin and the others also drew their weapons—iron tonfas, swords, battle spears...

Looking at the panicked Apis, Nami lifted her chin, her playful words laced with a hint of pride.

"Don't be afraid, let me show you the strength of our Moya Adventure Group."

Apis felt her heart settle, filled with excitement, and she praised them loudly.

"Sugoi, so amazing."

"Are they pirates?"

Admiral Nelson's loud inquiry came from the front.

"Admiral, sir, a group of pirates ahead has already taken the Millennium Dragon."

The marine lookout reported immediately.

"Then what are you waiting for? Pursue them! All forces, attack and surround them!"

Hundreds of marines surrounded Nami, Bartolomeo, Buggy, and El Drago.

"The battle is on! Cat Brothers and Bartolomeo, protect Nami and Apis. Everyone else, charge!"

Buggy and El Drago engaged Eric, the scythe-man.

Instantly, scythe air blades and Sonic Laser Cannons flew wildly, and two bladed hands darted about.

Steel Mao Xiong brandished his glowing red giant fists, landing a punch squarely on Admiral Nelson, who was positioned among the marines.

The long-pampered, obese Nelson was sent flying with a single blow.

"Protect the Admiral!"

The marines panicked and began to fall into disarray.

Ghost Man Gin faced off against several lieutenants wearing Justice cloaks who possessed some skill.

Swordsman Golass and the needle-sword user Ah Pin took on hundreds of foot soldiers, each strike taking down a marine.

Battle Spear Krieg also rampaged through the marines, sending countless soldiers flying backward to collapse on the ground.

Seeing this, Nami and Apis were thrilled, waving their little fists and cheering them on.

Bartolomeo was also getting fired up.

Barrier Bull Rush

The marines blocking the path were all sent flying; his momentum was like a rainbow, and none were spared, all falling to the ground groaning.

"WTF, where did this pirate crew come from? They have so many ability users!"

Seeing the situation, Eric immediately decided to flee; he couldn't care less about Nelson now.

Scythe Whirlwind

Scythe Flurry

Scythe Tornado

Eric unleashed several ultimate moves in succession, sending wind blades and tornadoes flying and kicking up clouds of dust, using the cover to retreat.

"Damn it, he's trying to escape! Block him!"

Buggy shouted to El Drago, his flying hands charging directly into the dust.

El Drago rushed through the dust cloud, eyeing Eric's back as he fled hundreds of meters away.

Sonic Lightning Laser Cannon

A beam of intense light shot out, trailing sparks and lightning, blowing away rocks as it surged straight toward Eric.

Sensing the threat from behind, Eric performed a desperate roll to the side, narrowly dodging the lethal strike.

The laser cannon slammed into the hill ahead, instantly obliterating it and leaving behind nothing but a pile of rubble and mud.

Gulp. Eric swallowed hard, cold sweat streaming down his face.

Without a word, he scrambled to his feet and continued to flee, wanting nothing more to do with these villains.

"Damn it, he got away."

Buggy and El Drago cursed loudly.

"Let me handle it."

Moya's helpless voice came from behind; having had their memories processed, the two of them were indeed lacking in combat experience.

Silent Instant Slide

Moya appeared hundreds of meters away in an instant, catching up to the frantically fleeing Eric.

Scythe Tornado

Seeing someone closing in, Eric unleashed his ultimate move the moment they met.

Armament Haki Slide Shield

Countless wind blades swept across Moya's body, but they had no effect whatsoever.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! How could this be?!"

Eric broke down. How could he encounter so many experts today? Is this still the East Blue? Did I accidentally wander into the Grand Line?

Silent Instant Slide

Armament Haki Hardening

Moya didn't care that Eric was distracted; with lightning speed, he hammered a fist into his face.

Eric rolled his eyes, collapsed to the ground, and was rendered combat-incapable. Defeated.

Just like that, Moya dragged the unconscious Eric back.

"Captain, believe me, it was just carelessness this time," Buggy argued.

"No more excuses. Training is doubled."

"No! Captain, my fragile heart can't take that much training!"

Buggy wept, while El Drago wore an expression of determined resolve to turn shame into strength.

"Gin has grown even stronger; he has the strength to be an officer now. Keep working hard, our future officer."

Moya looked at Gin, who had sustained minor injuries, with a look full of praise.

Barto, Mao Xiong, and the squad leaders were all brimming with motivation.

"You guys take the Millennium Dragon to the east side of Warship Island first. The Lost Island is over there; it will surface before long."

Moya said to the little girl Apis and Nami.

"Really? Even Master Dragon forgot about it. How do you know this, Captain Moya?"

"How I know these things is not important!"

"Hurry up and go; don't get in my way. I have some things to 'discuss' with the Navy."

Moya didn't want to deal with them for the moment; he was currently preoccupied with the issue of his nickname.

Dragging the fat pig-like body of 8th Branch Admiral Nelson, he approached the captured Marines.

Bolu Bolu~

"It's you again, 'Beautiful Boy' Moya?"

What a shameful nickname. Moya suppressed the urge to punch someone.

"Smoker, if you dare hang up on me again, I will slaughter these hundred-plus Marines. Do not doubt my word."

"Damn you, Moya, what is the meaning of this?"

"Come here, you fat pig, say a few words to your dear Colonel Smoker."

Moya shoved the Den Den Mushi into Nelson's face.

"Colonel Smoker, save me! I am Nelson Roy of the 8th Branch!"

"Enough, you're done."

Moya kicked the fat pig Nelson aside and turned back to the Den Den Mushi.

"Now, Smoker, notify Marine Headquarters immediately, or give me their number. If I don't receive a response in five minutes, I will kill ten Marines every minute. I mean what I say."

"You detestable bastard! I should have risked my life to keep you in Loguetown back then!"

"Four minutes and thirty seconds remaining."

"Just you wait..."

"Beep, beep, beep..."

Moya smiled as he hung up the Den Den Mushi; this was blatant retaliation for the time he had been hung up on.

Smoker was furious, cursing up a storm and greeting countless members of Moya's extended family.

Smoker quickly reported the situation to Marine Headquarters.

Sengoku did not hesitate, immediately demanding that Smoker provide him with Moya's Den Den Mushi number.

Sengoku looked toward the Great Staff Officer Tsuru, asking her to analyze what Moya's current intentions and mindset might be.

Then, he dialed Moya's Den Den Mushi.