Inside Onigashima, at that moment.
Huge chunks of stone fell from above.
"What's going on?!"
"Is Onigashima collapsing?"
"Run!"
Ace punched King away and said to Lott, who was drinking tea nearby, "Hey! Lott! Luffy's presence has disappeared!"
Lott gently blew on the tea leaves floating on the surface, took a sip, and slowly said, "And? What's wrong?"
Lott's attitude infuriated Ace. "Luffy's already lost consciousness!"
Lott nodded. "I know. If you're worried, go up and take a look."
Lott had seen everything happening above the dome with his own "eyes."
He knew that if events followed the original plot, the dying Luffy would soon awaken his Nika Form.
If his guess was wrong, and Nika's awakening required not only strength and physique but also a certain age, he would have to let Ace step in or act himself.
As for Luffy's safety, there was no need to worry at all.
He tilted his head back and took another sip of tea.
Seeing this, Ace knew Lott was planning something.
He also knew Lott probably would not disregard Luffy's safety.
But it was difficult to ask anything right now.
It seemed he could only put his mind at ease by finishing off these Beasts Pirates officers, then going up to the dome to look for himself.
Just then, King flew back up.
Somewhat angry, Ace turned to King and said, "You really are an annoying, stinking bird."
As he spoke, his right hand turned into a golden sword, which he coated with Conqueror's Haki.
With Shave, he instantly appeared before King and thrust his sword at King's chest.
The golden sword, loaded with the force of a golden impact, moved incredibly fast, striking King's chest in an instant.
King froze for a moment, not expecting this freckled boy from the