Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro: This Is Insane!

"You just need to watch yourself. Bloodlines often represent immense power. If one day you are defeated by the power that belongs to you, the joke will be on you..."

His figure flashed and vanished into the quiet street. Hanazuki shook his head slightly.

"To replicate another's strength, you have to walk the exact same path they did. There aren't two Devil Fruits here for him."

Thud! Thud! Thud!

"Is anyone still here? Has anyone not evacuated yet? Please head for higher ground as soon as possible! Aqua Laguna is coming! Aqua Laguna is on its way!"

At the central plaza, Hiyori said nothing as she faced the people who had already been evacuated to higher ground, while Yamato merely sighed.

"Seriously, what is Big Brother taking so long for? Everyone's nearly gone..."

"Sorry, sorry. I happened to briefly lose my way in the direction of life. So, where should we go for a stroll now?"

Pink Bru floated up through the waterways before Hiyori, and a familiar voice sounded behind the two of them.

"Big Brother, I knew you'd come!"

Hiyori leaped onto Bru's back with a face full of delight. Yamato pressed a hand to his forehead, then turned and walked away, leaving behind a single sentence.

"I'm going to find Baby 5. Go wherever you want, but it'd be best not to disturb me anytime soon... Seriously, you're the kind of person who forgets her friends once she has her brother."

"Hehehe, thanks, Yamato!"

Unable to suppress the cheers in her heart, Hiyori's smile grew even brighter. Her gaze even drifted slightly to the side.

"Big Brother, Aqua Laguna is coming. Shouldn't we maybe go..."

"What, you're worried about that tsunami? Since Aqua Laguna is coming, why don't we ride the tsunami and enjoy the scenery of