The Approaching Tsunami, Akainu's Sneak Attack

At this critical moment!

Roya's figure appeared before Kizaru like a ghost.

The Zanpakutō Ryujin Jakka appeared in Roya's hand.

Peak Armament Haki coated it!

Roya's blade slashed down from above at Kizaru's leg.

In an instant, a powerful gust of air abruptly spread outward from the two of them.

It swept up the endless dust that had settled in the alley.

Yet it could not stir the cloaks worn by the people at all.

The cloaks fluttered fiercely in the gale.

The tension in Robin's heart vanished the moment she saw Roya's back.

She immediately felt at ease.

As long as Roya was here, nothing would happen to them.

In their hearts, no one could defeat Roya!

Kizaru slowly withdrew his leg.

A thoroughly punchable mocking expression appeared on his face. "How terrifying. I never expected to run into the leader of Dawn-and-Dusk Bird directly."

As he spoke, Kizaru slowly moved to stand in front of CP9.

It looked like he was protecting them.

But only Kizaru himself understood—

He was putting distance between himself and Roya.

Only this way could he react to Roya's attacks.

Because when facing Zero, Kizaru truly could not be sure that he would not suffer an embarrassing defeat.

"Admiral Kizaru, we don't want a conflict. If you have these people withdraw, I'll pretend none of this happened."

Roya's voice was not quiet.

The surrounding civilians, even those inside the buildings—

All heard what Roya said.

They immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as there was no fight and no damage to the surroundings, they would be thanking the heavens!

But what they had not expected was—

Just as Roya's words fell—

A voice suddenly rang out from nearby. "Retreat is absolutely impossible! We Marines will never show mercy toward evil."

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