The three brothers Garp raised

Bullet punched Luffy into the wreckage of a Pirates ship. Ace then charged in with his sword.

Hehehe--

Bullet smiled excitedly, turned around, and stepped forward, creating a small crater, charging head-on at Ace. His fist, covered in Armament Haki, struck Ace with a sonic boom.

Ace sidestepped, lunging forward in a dive, a fist sweeping over him, the air pressure blowing his hair back into a slicked-back style.

After passing Bullet, Ace instantly spun around, and black and red Inazuma, Conqueror's Coating, gathered on the sailor knife in his right hand.

"--Heavenly Heaven Split!"

Ace launched a leaping attack.

Bullet braced himself with Armament Haki on his left arm to take the blow head-on. The blade struck his forearm, sending Shockwave spreading to both sides and cracking the ground. Bullet was thrown back a distance.

"--Not bad. This power is great!"

Bullet stood up, blood flowing from his left arm, but an astonishing Conqueror's Haki erupted from him, though he wasn't yet able to achieve the Conqueror's Coating.

However, the amount of Conqueror's Haki actually suppressed Ace. An absurdly powerful surge of Armament Haki rose from his body, and his ferocious aura rose even higher.

I don't dislike strong people!

Bullet grinned maliciously, his reddish-brown skin turning purple, and his hair transitioning from blonde to white. His injuries had also healed.

The next instant, Bullet, in his 'Demon Form', appeared beside Ace and launched a series of super-fast punches.

In terms of speed, strength, and physique, Ace was at a disadvantage. This kind of close-range, fast-paced attack left Ace exhausted from resisting and unable to gather enough Conqueror's Coating.

After holding out for a while, he was sent flying by a single punch from Bullet.

On the other side, a somewhat disheveled Luffy crawled out of the ship wreckage. He then bit his arm and blew air into it.

"Gear Fourth - Boundman!"

Entering Gear Fourth, Luffy transforms into a 'muscle Balloon,' unleashing 'steam jets' from his legs and charging towards Bullet like Rocket.

" --Gum-Gum -- King Kong Gun!"

With his muscular arm bulging, he threw a punch at Bullet.

Bullet threw a backhand punch, colliding with the 'King Kong Gun'. A huge roar erupted, kicking up clouds of dust.

Bullet was Knockback a distance, but Luffy was quickly sent flying backward, crashing into several boulders before crawling out of the rubble. Luffy and launched himself at Bullet again.

" --Rubber Rhino Howitzer!"

Luffy pulled his legs inside his body, then shot out and kicked at Bullet.

"--Not enough."

Bullet grinned, grabbed Luffy's calf with his left hand and pulled him towards him, then slammed his right fist into Luffy's chest. Luffy blocked with his other hand and was sent flying.

Bullet punched a piece of artillery wreckage; purple crystalline substance covered the barrel.

The cannon barrel deformed and flowed onto Bullet's arms, transforming into a pair of Mechanical Arms armor.

Ace charged forward. He slashed horizontally with his sailor knife, black Conqueror's Coating red Inazuma crackling across the blade. The blade struck the Mechanical Arms armor covered in Armament Haki, sparks flying everywhere.

After temporarily suppressing Bullet, Ace unleashed a series of attacks, while his Conqueror's Coating continuously depleted Barrett's strength.

Bullet gradually sustained injuries, with blood splattering everywhere, but his expression was one of fervent enjoyment of the battle.

His right fist suddenly accelerated, bypassing Ace's attack and striking him in the chest. Ace was sent flying backward, his sailor knife nearly slipping from his grasp. He rolled on the ground, kneeling on one knee, and coughed twice.

Ace stood up and took a deep breath. His Observation Haki detected Bullet's next move, and his body reacted before he could think. Bullet's fist was blocked by the sailor's knife.

"--Iron Fist."

With Conqueror's Coating left fist, Barrett was struck from the side. Bullet didn't have time to dodge completely, and the punch hit his side waist, causing his body to tilt to the side.

Despite being able to resist the Conqueror's Coating attack, Bullet's powerful Armament Haki still caused him to cough up blood.

"Cough--Hehehehehahaha!"

Bullet swept his hand in a chop, creating a fan-shaped Shockwave. Ace was propelled backward by the impact.

Just then, the noisy background of the battlefield suddenly fell silent.

Bullet turned his head and glanced at it, his expression instantly changing. The Long Nose was crouching behind a rock, holding the small treasure chest in his hands.

Bullet stomped the ground violently, launching himself like a cannonball towards Usopp.

" --Usopp!"

Luffy panicked and gave chase, using steam jet propulsion.

Seeing this Ace also used Geppo to Pursuit, but at a slower speed.

Bullet's explosive power was too strong, and the two fell behind for a while.

Usopp looked up and saw Bullet's fist already smashing down in front of him. He didn't have time to dodge and was sent flying by the punch.

Usopp tumbled several times in the air before crashing face down onto the gravel ground, lying on his back with his face covered in blood.

Bullet picked up the small treasure chest and tossed it into his military pouch at his waist.

"--Damn it! That guy!"

Ace caught up from behind, pretending to gather his Sailor Blade into Conqueror's Coating, but then his left fist moved fluidly, unleashing a Conqueror's Coating impact.

Bullet turned around, letting the Armament Haki Naval Saber his left arm, and took the hit head-on with his right fist against the Conqueror's Coating Iron Fist, the black and red Inazuma exploding in the air.

Luffy didn't chase after Bullet. He rushed to Usopp's side, squatted down, and looked at him.

Usopp lay on the ground, blood streaming down his forehead, obscuring his eyes.

His nose was bleeding, and his mouth was bleeding, but he was still breathing. Luffy helped him up, and Usopp's legs were shaking.

" --Usopp!"

"Luffy... I'm sorry... I'm... too weak..."

Usopp's voice was muffled. Luffy handed him to Chopper, who was running over, then turned around and looked at Bullet with an extremely serious expression.

Bullet, who had just exchanged punches with Ace and retreated to face off, noticed Luffy's gaze, turned his head to look at him, patted the pouch at his waist, and revealed a sinister smile.

"--Your subordinates are too weak."

Luffy's body continued to expand in Gear Fourth, steam rose from his skin, and the Armament Haki on his fists deepened.

Usopp is my comrade!

... on the other side.

While the Main Venue was bustling with activity, Sabo slipped underground through a hidden passage on the East Side of the island.

He was wearing a black Trench Coat, his hat pulled low. The Revolutionary Army's intelligence network discovered that Festa's arms deal was related to the World's Fair. Ivankov and Koala infiltrated ahead of time, but later lost contact. Sabo was there looking for someone.

The underground passage was wide, with pipes and wires embedded in the metal walls. Sabo walked along the passage for a while, turned a corner, and then stopped.

A white figure stood in front.

A white Knights's tuxedo, short blond hair, and burgundy eyes. Sephiroth stood calmly in the middle of the corridor.

Sabo paused for a moment. He certainly knew the Great Angel. Although they hadn't had much direct contact, Sephiroth had saved Kuma's daughter.

Through this connection, there is an unspoken understanding between the Revolutionary Army and the Great Angel. However, their meeting on this occasion is somewhat awkward.

"... Your Majesty Sephiroth, I never expected to see you here."

Sabo's voice remained cautious, his body slightly tense. He didn't believe the Great Angel would truly cooperate with scum like Festa, but judging from the commotion outside, he had a bold theory.

Enkidu, disguised as 'Sephiroth', looked at Sabo.

"Chief of Staff Sabo, don't be so nervous. This incident isn't directed at you."

Sabo breathed a slight sigh of relief, but his vigilance remained.

"For Kuma's sake, I can tell you where Ivankov and the others are being held."

Sabo's expression changed. He bowed deeply at a 75-degree angle.

"Thank you so much."

Following Sephiroth's directions, Sabo turned and ran deeper into the corridor. After running a few steps, he looked back, but Sephiroth was no longer there.

Meanwhile, in another lounge in the underground base.

Babbage sat on a Brass Mechanical King, his red Cyclops staring at the large screen in front of him.

Joseph and Gismonda, the two CP0 Agent, stood respectfully to the side. The screen showed the battle situation outside— Golden Lion and Red Count were besieging Shining.

Joseph looked at the screen and sighed softly.

"As expected of Saint Reg. Even against the combined might of the Golden Lion and the Red Count, he managed to gain the upper hand."

On the screen, Shining flashed through the air, Lightning striking Golden Lion from all angles. Golden Lion countered with slashing attacks, while Red Count launched a sneak attack from the side. Shining flashed again to dodge, creating a distance of several kilometers, and counterattacked with long-range Lightning.

These two can only gain a slight advantage and restrain Shining's movements when they use the Conqueror's Coating.

Babbage's single red Cyclops lit up.

"The navy is here."

The screen shifts. On the sea surrounding the island, the Buster Call Fleet is deploying. The Fleet is arranged in an arc, with all cannons open. On the flagship in the center of the Fleet, the naval flag flutters in the wind.

Gismonda glanced at the screen.

"They arrived on time. This time, the Navy dispatched Admiral Kizaru and Ryokugyu. Vice Admiral Garp and Inspector Sengoku also participated in the operation."

Joseph added a comment.

"Your King Babbage, this time we will surely cripple Road Island."

Babbage did not respond. The two CP0 members were aware of this taciturn nature and did not pursue the matter further.

... In reality, Babbage is usually in autopilot mode. When necessary, Sephiroth, Isabella, Lilith, and Gil can all remotely control it.

Suddenly, a picture-in-picture pop-up appeared on the large screen, showing the Warehouse situation.

Babbage's single red Cyclops stared at the pop-up window.

The pop-up window showed the surveillance footage of the Warehouse area— Sabo rushed into the Warehouse, and several Zaku mechs tried to stop him, but he quickly dismantled them into parts with his Dragon Claw Fist.

Joseph emitted a sharp, explosive sound.

"Damn it! It's the Revolutionary Army's Chief of Staff! His target is His King Babbage, the Slave of Saint Reg! We can't let him rescue those Those People!"

Gismonda also tensed up. They didn't care who Saint Reg had captured as Slave, but those two were Revolutionary Army, and Ivankov was a high-ranking member of the Revolutionary Army.

Babbage stood up from the Mechanical King.

"The battle situation is developing; Bondrewd on his way. I must prepare for battle."

His mechanical armor boots clattered heavily on the ground. He took two steps toward the door, then stopped.

"You shall decide for yourselves."

Then he left the room.

Joseph and Gismonda exchanged bewildered glances. On the screen, Sabo had already rescued Ivankov and Koala from the Warehouse, and the three of them were running outside.

... at the same time.

Cannon fire began to sound outside the island, and the Main Venue was thrown into chaos.

The host's voice, 'Donnar,' came through the Broadcast, shrill and loud.

"This is terrible! What's going on! Shouldn't this be top Classified?! Mr. Festa! Is there something wrong with your intelligence management?! It's the Navy's entire Fleet!!"

This news caused the Pirates to gradually halt their battle.

Shiryu's Raiu and Vista's Flower Sword clashed, and both of them staggered backward.

Shiryu, Cigar in mouth, glanced out of the corner of his eye at the sea beyond the island. A large number of Warship were closing in, their cannons already aimed at the island.

"--He's gone."

Shiryu hoisted Raiu onto his shoulder and turned to leave.

He immediately realized it was a trap, most likely aimed at Road Island, so he chose to retreat cleanly and decisively.

"A proper judgment...?"

Vista didn't give chase. He was also looking towards the sea, his brow furrowed. Facing the navy's encirclement, escaping was the most important thing.

Shiryu ran some distance into the island and encountered Urouge, who was fighting Zoro. Out of 'Ally,' he briefly mentioned him.

"The navy is coming. Retreat."

Urouge deflected Zoro's sword with his hexagonal prism, glanced at the sea, and nodded.

Zoro pursed his lips, not wanting to continue the fight, and ran towards Franky, the most conspicuous among his companions.

When the Road Island members gathered their forces and retreated, Hawkins wasn't there... he seemed to have already slipped away.

Shiryu exhaled a smoke ring and shook his head.

Bullet was clearly caught up in the heat of the moment, and he wasn't planning on causing any trouble.

Amidst the chaos of the naval attack and the ensuing full-scale bombardment of the island.

Sabo led Ivankov and Koala out of the underground passage and saw a large number of shells falling on the island, causing large amounts of debris and dust to rise up.

"Ivan, Koala, you two retreat first."

Ivankov's massive body turned around.

"Sabo Boy! Where are you going?"

Sabo looked towards the island. Amidst the gunfire, he could vaguely make out Bullet's figure, as well as the two men he was fighting.

"Ace and Luffy over there. I'm going to help them."

Koala stepped forward and grabbed Sabo.

"I also..."

"You and Ivan go first."

Sabo interrupted her.

"It's too dangerous over there."

Ivankov stopped Koala. He glanced at Sabo and nodded.

"--Don't die, Sabo Boy."

Sabo smiled, turned and ran towards the island. He used Geppo to step into the air, creating a series of air explosions.

He quickly landed on a rock at the edge of Bullet's battlefield. Ace and Luffy were confronting Bullet.

" --Ace! Luffy!"

The two of them turned their heads at the same time.

"Sabo!?"

Luffy's eyes lit up. Ace also smiled.

Although they had met on Sphinx Island a few months ago, Sabo was too busy, and the three brothers didn't have many opportunities to get together.

Bullet turned around and looked at the newly joined Sabo. His expression didn't change much, but he showed a bit more interest.

"--Another one?"

Sabo walked between Ace and Luffy, quickly glanced at Bullet's condition, and then lowered his voice.

"The navy has launched an attack. Can we retreat first?"

Ace shook his head.

He got the Eternal Pose.

Luffy shook his head as well.

He injured Usopp.

Sabo paused for a second, then sighed.

"--Let's start fighting then."

Bullet grinned.

"The navy's arrival is just in time. This time, I'm going to crush the Buster Call."

Sabo pulled the hose out from behind his back and held it in his hand.

Bullet stomped through the ground and charged forward.

Sabo was the first to step forward, unleashing Dragon Claw Fist, his Armament Haki Haki-covered fingers clawing towards Bullet's ribs.

Bullet blocked with his left arm, and the Dragon Claw Fist left three shallow wounds on his arm's Armament Haki.

Ace swung his sword from the other side, his Conqueror's Coating slash aimed at Bullet's neck. Bullet dodged, the blade grazing his cheek. Luffy's fist came crashing down from the front, and Bullet took the blow head-on, staggering back a step.

"--Hehehe--!"

Bullet unleashed a double punch, one to the left and one to the right, striking Sabo and Ace respectively.

Both of them blocked the attack simultaneously and were sent flying.

Luffy down from above and stomped on Bullet's head. Bullet grabbed his ankle and threw him away.

... at this time.

On the sea off the island, a naval flagship with a dog's head as its prow sits at the forefront of the Fleet.

Garp stood on the bow deck, holding binoculars. He looked for a while, then started laughing. The laughter grew louder and louder, eventually turning into a fit of hysterical laughter as he slapped his thigh.

"--Hahahaha--!"

He patted Sengoku on the shoulder while laughing.

Sengoku was eating Senbei rice crackers) when he was filmed and stumbled, almost spilling the bag of Senbei all over the ground.

" --Garp!"

Veins on Sengoku's forehead. He punched Garp in the head.

"Watch out, I might investigate your expense reports next time!!"

The Navy's Grand Inspector issued a warning for a major investigation.

But Garp's laughter didn't stop.

"Did you see that, Sengoku! That kid! That kid Ace! With his Iron Fist! -- My Iron Fist!"

Garp was so happy that he didn't even bother to grab the Senbei anymore.

Sengoku looked annoyed as he chewed on Senbei).

He gritted his teeth and glanced at the island. Amidst the gunfire, three figures were besieging Bullet. He recognized Ace, Sabo, and Luffy.

"--I saw it. So?"

Garp patted Sengoku on the shoulder again.

"--Hahaha! Three brothers! I raised them all!"

None of the children you raised are on my navy's side!

Sengoku said something rather irritating.

Now that he's stepped down from the front lines, let Akainu deal with these things. Sengoku doesn't want to cause any more trouble.

However... the issue of Bondrewd is another matter entirely.

Sengoku spoke in a serious tone, his face solemn.

"The siege of Road Island is about to begin. Be serious."

Garp's smile gradually faded, and his expression turned serious.

"... Ah, I know."