Reversal

On Egghead.

Vegapunk's data had finally all been prepared. But just as he was about to leave, he suddenly saw several unfamiliar people on the surveillance feed.

Three forces had coincidentally arrived at the same place in the center of the main island.

And CP0 was secretly observing the situation.

Marine Headquarters Admiral Aokiji, Swain's Night Owl assassination organization—though Night Owl was hidden, just like CP0.

There were also Flower Sword and Diamond Jozu, who had come to save Father Whitebeard.

Flower Sword held two swords and smiled. "It's been a long time, Admiral Aokiji."

"You're that swordsman from Whitebeard's crew. Why are you here?" Aokiji asked doubtfully.

With his hands in his pockets, a chilling aura radiated from his body.

Enemies meeting face-to-face had their eyes turn red, and a fierce battle was clearly unavoidable.

"Of course we came to ask Dr. Vegapunk a few questions. We won't hurt him!"

"I don't think there'll be any conflict between us today, right?" Flower Sword asked confidently.

He knew Vegapunk was a scientist employed by the World Government, but if they were only asking a few questions, they should not have to cross blades.

But.

This was clearly beyond Flower Sword's expectations.

"Is that so?" Aokiji said in a low voice.

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!

Ice on the ground gradually spread toward Flower Sword and Jozu.

Flower Sword glanced downward. He guessed Aokiji was merely testing them and would not actually attack.

"I'm terribly sorry! You cannot meet Vegapunk, because I received orders from above... to kill him!"

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

The freezing power erupted in full, and the temperature instantly dropped below freezing. An icy chill blanketed the surroundings.

Diamond Jozu stepped forward first and was frozen into an ice sculpture in moments.

Flower Sword's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly raised