Tashigi is suspended in mid-air, and his body is tightly imprisoned by the invisible Spatial Law.
Her tears fell down like broken beads, and her eyes blurred as she looked down at the man who was being stepped on, with the blade of the knife at his throat.
That was her commander, the teacher who taught her swordsmanship, and the Colonel Smoker who protected her like an elder brother.
At this moment, the always arrogant white hunter was like a dead dog, being slaughtered at will by the silver-haired Devil.
"Choose."
Tobirama's voice was as cold as ice, and Third Generation Kitetsu in his hand pressed down slightly, already cutting a blood line on Smoker's neck.
"Watch them all die, or..."
"Exchange your meager freedom for these hundreds of lives."
A few seconds of silence seemed like a century had passed to Tashigi.
Finally, she collapsed.
At this moment, the eyes of that innocent, even a little cute, female marine showed a kind of decisive desolation.
"I... I promise!!"
Tashigi shouted with all his strength, his voice hoarse:
"As long as you release Colonel Smoker! Release these soldiers!"
"I'll go with you! No matter what you do, I will agree!"
"I'm willing to do both!!"
This shout seemed to drain all her strength away.
That was a betrayal of justice and the last protection of one's companions.
"No!!! Tashigi!!"
Smoker's eyes were about to burst, his bloodshot eyes stared at the girl in the air, and he roared like a beast:
"Shut up! Shut up!"
"You are a navy! You are the bearer of justice! How can you bow to One Piece!"
"I would rather die than live on a charity like you! This is a shame! It is a shame for the navy!!"
Smoker struggled wildly, trying to break through the suppression of Conqueror's Haki.
But the bones in his body seemed to be broken, and Smoke-Smoke Fruit's ability was even blocked. He could only beat the ground with impotence and fury.
"Shame?"
Tobirama The corner of his mouth curled into a playful arc.
With a wave of his hand, he released Tashigi's Spatial Confinement.
Plop.
Tashigi fell from mid-air. Although her landing posture was still a bit awkward and she almost fell to pieces, she couldn't care less about the pain.
I just shed tears and kowtowed deeply to this man who was both my teacher and my friend.
"I know it's a shame... I know I'm not worthy of being in the Navy anymore."
"But... I can't watch you die!"
"Without you, the navy branch here would have been finished! Who will protect the civilians of Loguetown?"
"Compared with so-called face... your life is more important!"
"Asshole... you idiot..."
Smoker gritted his teeth and his eyes were red.
He hates it!
I hate myself for being weak!
I hate that I can't even protect one of my subordinates, and I have to rely on my subordinates to sell themselves to save their lives!
"Have you had enough of this painful drama?"
Tobirama Sheathed the knife and made a crisp clicking sound.
He looked condescendingly at the parting navy master and apprentice, with no trace of emotion in his eyes, only the banter of the superior.
"Now that the deal is done."
"I will keep my promise."
Tobirama slowly raised his feet and moved away from Smoker's chest.
Smoker felt that the mountain pressing on him finally disappeared. He gasped for air and greedily breathed in the air.
"Go away."
Tobirama turned around with his back to Smoker, seemingly not worried about his sneak attack.
"Take your useless men and get as far away as you can."
"Next time let me see you flies..."
"It won't be so cheap."
Smoker clung to the stone slab on the ground, his nails were broken and his blood was dripping.
He wanted to rush forward and fight for his life.
But he looked at Tashigi who was crying next to him. It was the opportunity he bought with her freedom...
If he dies now, Tashigi's sacrifice will be meaningless!
"Uchiha Clan...Tobirama!!"
Smoker squeezed the name out from between his teeth, as if he wanted to carve it into his bone marrow.
"This account... I will have to settle this account with you sooner or later!!"
"Always here for you."
Tobirama didn't look back, just waved his hand gently.
But at the moment of waving.
A strange black and white chakra light flashed imperceptibly at his fingertips.
Yin-Yang Release Life Curse Technique: Seal of Decay!
Phew!
That ray of light was as thin as a gossamer and instantly penetrated into Smoker's body, integrating into the depths of his heart and soul.
No pain whatsoever.
Even Observation Haki's domineering power cannot be detected.
Smoker I only felt a slight chill in my chest, and then returned to normal.
But what he didn't know was that the countdown to his life had already begun.
Tobirama turned his back to everyone, with a cruel sneer on his lips.
Smoker ah Smoker...
Do you think I will really show mercy?
Tashigi That stupid woman, although she is forced to follow me now, she must still be thinking about you, my old boss, and the so-called justice in her heart.
As long as you are alive for one day, she will never be able to completely return to her heart.
So...
Go to hell.
This spell will slowly devour your vitality, causing you to die naturally within a year due to the recurrence of old injuries or terminal illness.
The day you die, Tashigi's last bond in this world will be broken.
Only then will she be obedient.
"Let's go, Tashigi."
Tobirama stopped staying and strode towards the port.
Tashigi took one last look at Smoker, wiped away his tears, picked up "Rain Shower" on the ground, bit his lip, and turned back three times to follow the silver figure.
"Don't look back!!"
Smoker lay on the ground, roaring in despair.
"Tashigi! Live!! Live for me!!"
Amidst Smoker's heart-rending roar, Tashigi's figure disappeared at the end of the street.
Loguetown port.
Although the giant warship snatched from Akainu had been cleaned and hung with the Gunbai flag of the Uchiha Empire, it still exuded a ferocious aura.
"Welcome back, Your Majesty."
Bell-mère was wearing a standard maid outfit and stood on the deck with Nami and Nojiko to greet them.
Bell-mère was stunned when he saw the tear-stained girl wearing a navy uniform behind Tobirama.
"Is that... Navy?"
Bell-mère is a bit incredible.
Your Majesty... took over Loguetown's naval stronghold? And he also snatched a female navy back?
"Hmph! Another one!"
Hancock walked out of the cabin wearing a red cheongsam with high slits.
The moment she saw Tashigi, the flame called jealousy burned brightly again.
"I asked why I've been here for so long. It turns out I'm looking for someone new again!"
Hancock walked up to Tobirama, and while diligently helping him take off Hokage Cloak, he gave Tashigi a hard look with his beautiful eyes.
"What's so good about this clumsy-looking girl?"
"Still a navy man! He must be a spy!"
"Sir, why don't we throw her into the sea and feed it to the sharks?"
Robin next to him was holding an ancient book in his hand, pushing up the sunglasses he got from nowhere, with a hint of a sinister smile on his lips:
"Ara, he is a swordsman."
"Miss Kuina should be very happy that she finally has someone to practice sword practice with her."
"But... this lady doesn't seem very smart."
Tashigi, who was surrounded by all the girls, was as cramped as a quail at this moment.
She held the knife tightly, blushing and lowering her head, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to slip into.
Is this the legendary Emperor Uchiha harem group?
The aura is so strong! So scary!
"Okay."
Tobirama stopped Hancock's attack.
"Tashigi will be responsible for organizing the armory and wiping the deck from now on."
"As for the rest..."
Tobirama looked around.
Hancock, Robin, Kaya, Bell-mère, Nami, Nojiko, Kuina, plus the new Tashigi and so on.
This configuration is top-notch in any world.
But...
Tobirama frowned.
"There is still a key person missing on this ship."
Tobirama touched his chin.
People regard food as their top priority, and God is no exception.
Tenten How can we conquer the world by eating such a simple meal?
"Bell-mère, your skills are too rough."
Tobirama commented mercilessly.
Bell-mère The corners of his mouth twitched. "Sorry, Your Majesty, I can only make marmalade..."
"So."
Tobirama turned around and looked in a certain direction of the vast sea.
"You guys take the ship out of the port first and wait for me here."
"I will come back as soon as I go."
"Bring you a real chef."