Zoro looked at Wuli's weakened state. "That doesn't make sense. I can clearly feel a powerful force inside him."
Luffy said, "Maybe we both sensed it wrong. Right now, Kizaru's about to kill him."
"He saved Robin and Chopper earlier. Let's go help him," Luffy said, turning to Zoro, who was still puzzled.
"Yeah!"
The two figures sped toward Wuli, leaving a trail of dust behind them.
Wuli's strength had disappointed Kizaru, but his identity still intrigued him.
"You're far weaker than I expected, but who are you? You got hold of intelligence about this place, and you dared to join this fight."
Kizaru lowered his tall frame slightly and stared at Wuli. "You're deliberately hiding your identity, too. I imagine people would find it interesting. Are you one of Zephyr's former students, here to rescue him? I can't think of anyone who fits, though."
Wuli's pupils contracted. Kizaru had guessed most of it. Wuli had only been a Navy Captain and had rarely dealt with Admiral Kizaru. Otherwise, he would have...
"But I think I've heard of someone who's made quite a name for himself. Some details match. I just can't remember who."
As a newcomer, Navy Captain Wuli had performed exceptionally well. Even Marines at Marine Headquarters had talked about him, saying he was proof that the World Military Draft was the right policy.
Wuli's rank had been too low for Kizaru to pay much attention, so his memory was hazy.
Wuli was shaken to the core. He struggled to keep his expression steady, afraid Kizaru would notice.
"Forget it." Kizaru let the matter drop. His powerful aura surged again, and a cross-shaped light shone at his fingertip. "You've interfered with a major Marine operation and tried to aid a serious criminal. I can execute you right