If You Don't Have What It Takes, Don't Jump Out and Get in My Way

By the shore, the battle raged fiercely.

Members of the Adams Pirates were locked in intense combat with four Marine officers and the soldiers under their command.

Daz Bones had turned his entire body into blades. With the convenience of the Quick Slash Fruit, he was still locked in a bitter battle with Giant Rear Admiral Ronse. Their clashes rang out like metal striking metal, sparks flying everywhere.

Elsewhere, Lafitte continued to tie up Momonga with his nimble, unpredictable footwork and the occasional hypnotic technique. His cane sword struck like a venomous snake, always stabbing from unbelievable angles.

Rob Lucci, who had originally been fighting Tokikake, had now gone to deal with the endlessly surging Marine soldiers.

Though he was exceptionally talented, he still fell short against an experienced Marine genius rear admiral.

Tokikake's opponent had now been replaced by Monet—she and Hina had already dealt with the remaining resistance forces from the Flower Country. Lightning shot from her fingertips, forcing Tokikake to dodge again and again.

"Beautiful lady, why be so violent?"

Tokikake dodged while flirting shamelessly.

"A beauty like you should be enjoying afternoon tea at a seaside café, not fighting and killing on a battlefield."

Monet sneered, and the lightning at her fingertips grew denser.

"An old man like you should stop lusting after young girls. It's disgusting."

Tokikake did not mind having his age mocked. He tried to close the distance and take advantage of her during the fight, but Monet repeatedly evaded him by turning into her element beforehand.

Elsewhere, Kaku, who had briefly clashed with Gion, was dealing with a large number of Marine soldiers.

Gion now faced Hina. The latter threw out an orange-red fireball, and Gion swung Kompira, which bloomed with peach-colored light, shattering it.

Gion panted and said,

"Say, little sister,