Beyond the sea, Doflamingo and Diamante stood on strings spread through the air, staring in shock at the battle among the four.
"Diamante, our captain really is something. Facing three opponents alone, yet he's still handling it so effortlessly. Fuffuffuffu..."
"He is indeed very strong. No wonder he survived after kidnapping a Celestial Dragon. His Devil Fruit and his mastery over it are both remarkable."
"Mm... but the battle has only just begun. One against three is still too much of a disadvantage. If our captain can leave unharmed, then we'll truly join the Demon Emperor Pirates."
"Diamante, call Trebol and the others. Tell them to stay away from the town and not get caught up in the battle."
"Got it, Doffy."
His golden Golden Crow wings fluttered slightly as Nangong Yan stood in midair. Clicking his tongue in wonder, he said, "I am truly honored that the three of you would personally join forces to kill me."
"Hmph. If you feel honored, then surrender without resistance. Confess your crimes willingly, and perhaps we may spare your life!" Akainu said coldly, dark crimson magma pouring from his body.
Nangong Yan covered his forehead and burst into wild laughter. "Jiehahaha... Akainu, who the hell do you think you are? Give you an inch, and you think you can take a mile?"
The air trembled, and Nangong Yan vanished in an instant. In the blink of an eye, he appeared before Akainu, all three claws striking at once. The air burst apart as they slammed toward Akainu's chest and abdomen.
Akainu's creed was never to retreat a single step before evil. Even sensing the power behind Nangong Yan's attack, he met it without hesitation.
As the saying went, two fists could not beat four hands. Nangong Yan did not have four hands—only