Pirate: I Can Repel Everything

"Chris was so fast that we couldn't even make out his movements."

"And he had Armament Haki, too. He knew how to use it well."

Tashigi looked at Smoker, a helpless expression on her pretty face. With a bitter smile, she said, "The Colonel really did everything he could. He didn't let Chris escape on purpose."

"His internal organs were badly injured in the fight. It'll take him a long time to recover completely."

"So please be understanding, Vice Admiral. The Colonel..."

Before she could finish, Smoker cut her off.

Wrapped in bandages, a cigar clenched between his teeth, Smoker snapped, "Tashigi, you idiot! What the hell are you talking about?"

"You think I'm afraid of him reporting me? What a joke!"

"Headquarters stripping me of my position? Do those bastards have the guts? Not a chance."

"Onigumo, report me to the higher-ups if you've got the balls. Get them to strip me of my rank. If you actually manage it, I'll be impressed!"

Onigumo ignored Smoker's words. He knew the man's temperament well—defiant to the core.

Smoker wouldn't even listen to Sengoku. Expecting him to fear a threat from Onigumo was pure wishful thinking.

"He can actually use Armament Haki. That's a serious matter."

Onigumo looked at Tashigi and said gravely, "Tell me everything. Give me a detailed report."

Seeing Onigumo's expression soften a little, Tashigi felt delighted. At last, she could stop being so nervous.

"Vice Admiral, as soon as Chris landed in Loguetown, he completely ignored the Marines and recruited new members right at Roger's Execution Platform."

"After that, we arrived..."

Tashigi looked at Onigumo, her fair, beautiful face serious as she said firmly, "It won't be long before Chris reaches the Alabasta Kingdom."

"Then he'll challenge Crocodile. That's certain."

"Vice Admiral, I think you should report