Zoro vs. Pica 4

Bartolomeo was on the verge of tears. "Sniper-senpai, run!" he shouted.

Everyone's attention was on Pica's stone giant. Meanwhile, Elizabello II had finished warming up and looked ready to strike. "Pirate Hunter, how much longer are you going to make me wait?"

Zoro ran over to the admiral and said, "Hey! Admiral—"

"If you mean admiral, then yes, that's me."

Zoro said, "Whatever. Weren't you just throwing people around like bullets?"

Over on Pica's side, Pica faced the Royal Plateau and said, "Prepare yourself, King Riku!" He clenched his fist, ready to punch them.

All of Doflamingo's subordinates began cheering and shouting, "Go, Lord Pica! Show them what you've got! Crush King Riku and God Usopp just like that!"

All the Marines aimed their weapons at Pica. "We won't let you get away with this! Fire! Fire!" Marine cannonballs slammed into Pica's face one after another, yet they did not harm him in the slightest. Still, they drew his attention.

Pica, distracted by them, raised one foot and stepped toward them. Seeing this, the soldiers cried, "Run! Get out of the way! Run!"

Then Pica brought his foot down, crushing the soldiers beneath it. The gust from the impact also blew all the citizens away. Its power was tremendous.

"Stop!" King Riku ran out and shouted, "I'm your target, aren't I? Stop hurting innocent people!" King Riku still cared deeply for his people.

Pica withdrew his hand, straightened up, and faced King Riku.

King Riku said to them, "Taku, quickly lead the citizens away."

"Yes, sir," Taku said.

"Everyone, hurry and run!" he shouted to the crowd. "Get down from this plateau!" He wanted everyone to get out of the way.

Pica was already approaching, drawing closer and closer to them.

Taku immediately urged him, "King Riku, please leave this