"Whoosh whoosh whoosh, did you hear that?"
They tumbled and rolled their way into the massive building beneath the Bridge of Hesitation.
The two figures suddenly separated, and unable to quickly defeat his opponent, Lucci began to launch a verbal attack.
"The Marines have arrived. How is Nico Robin? How are the other pirates? Don't you want to go rescue them?"
I'm going to kill you first!
Luffy answered loudly.
As an assassin who believes in dark justice, Lucci certainly doesn't care whether using words to sway his opponents is honorable or not, but he underestimates his opponent.
It's not just about ability, but also about mindset.
"I trust my comrades; they'll handle whatever enemy they encounter, but..."
Luffy looked at the tall, black-suited leopard-like man in front of him, "If I let you escape, you'll just kill them."
"Aside from Shiraishi and Unohana, your sneak attack was far too dangerous for anyone else!"
Luffy stared intently at Lucci, his domineering and unyielding aura firmly locking onto his opponent, making the strongest member of CP9 dare not turn his back on him.
"So I'm going to take you down first!"
"Hehe,"
Incisive and to the point, with a strong sense of responsibility.
"What a commanding presence... I really want to show that idiot commander what you look like."
Biao,
A figure flashed, and the battle continued!
Since words can't influence the opponent, let's see who's truly capable with their hands.
Meanwhile, the idiot commander that Lucci was talking about was being beaten.
"Four-Wheel Flower - Slap in the Mouth."
Snap snap snap snap snap!
!
Spandam, whose face had been slapped repeatedly by Robin's Flower-Flower Fruit, was still shouting.
"The mud is gone... the stone is gone..."
"Hi sir..."
"Let's go, Robin."
With a wave of her hand, Retsu Unohana sent a long whip made of Reishi flying over and circling around, pulling the intellectual beauty onto the boat.
She understood, of course, that Spandam was a villain, but this villain couldn't die in battle.
Dying here would make Spandam a hero; it's disgusting to even hear that.
If they're alive, they'll have to take the blame. Having caused such a huge mess, what good do they expect to do?
"No one below the rank of major is required to participate in the battle!"
As several lieutenant generals openly went to row, rows of field officers, dressed in righteous coats and clearly different from the common soldiers, stood on the naval warships that surrounded them.
"A swift and decisive victory for our elite force of two hundred!"
As the naval officers leaped in, Retsu Unohana glanced at them briefly and said, "Don't panic, everyone just fight to the best of your ability."
The Straw Hat Pirates and the naval officers were locked in battle.
" Loin!"
With a kick, the burly naval captain opposite him immediately bent over and fell.
" Iron Body!"
winter!
The naval captain, clutching his stomach, knelt on the ground, prompting Sanji to give him a strange look.
"What? They're not even as tough as CP9 members."
I... the Navy personnel were filled with rage.
"Let me test your skills with my Whirlwind Kick!"
" Strong Right!"
Franky punched an afro-haired officer in the stomach, but the officer instantly split into several spheres, which rolled around and rapidly recombine into human form.
" Berry-Berry Fruit - Split."
"Be careful, the opponent is capable!"
Hearing Franky's loud reminder, Robin ducked behind him, then crossed her arms in front of her, "We have some too."
"Thirty-Round Flower - Neck Hanging!"
Kakakakaka,
Two arms sprouted from his neck and twisted violently, causing a number of naval officers to fall.
Aside from those with special physical attributes or those skilled in using iron Iron Body as meat shields, officers who follow an agility-based build are unlikely to be instantly killed.
However, after being twisted by Robin, it wasn't just a matter of a sore neck; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he instantly lost most of his fighting ability.
Retsu Unohana thought to herself, Robin's Devil Fruit ability is indeed best suited for crushing weaklings.
Peng!
A masked officer lunged at Zoro unarmed.
brush.
Without hesitation, Zoro swung his sword at his opponent, but the officer fearlessly reached out and grabbed Zoro's Yubashiri.
Then suddenly he clenched his fist.
Karaara
The fine, fast sword, Yubashiri, was instantly corroded into several broken pieces of iron that fell to the ground.
Zoro was startled and jumped away instantly.
This officer is a user of the Rust-Rust Fruit, which allows him to rust metal and even the human body.
The navy that charged forward was not weak.
But why did the most powerful person never come to a stop?
Retsu Unohana looked at the warship with a hint of suspicion in her eyes. Any one of those five could have wiped out the Straw Hat Pirates, yet none of them had come.
Lieutenant General Doberman remained expressionless.
His inaction is naturally due to internal power struggles within the government.
Hmph, CP9...
A bunch of short-sighted, good-for-nothing bastards!
Why chase after ancient relics from eight hundred years ago? That's utterly absurd.
It's one thing to extend your reach into City of Water 7, but to disregard the life or death of City of Water 7 for your own gain? Don't you know that City of Water 7 our navy's official shipyard?!
Secondly, Straw Hat Luffy's identity is somewhat special.
They're not from Akainu's faction, so they're hard to catch.
Aokiji was personally overseeing the operation and implying that they should act according to their own authority, indicating that they should not personally intervene to arrest Vice Admiral Garp's grandson.
Lieutenant General Doberman, unmoved as a mountain, glanced briefly at the building next to him, where two figures were locked in a high-speed entanglement.
Of course, if the strongest CP9 in eight hundred years can defeat Luffy, they won't stop them.
Do you think you can beat me?
Between the two intertwined figures, Lucci began to feel anxious. Even as Zoan Devil Fruit user, he was finding it difficult to keep up with such an intense battle.
If I can't beat you, I can't protect my partners!
As Lucci kicked at him, Luffy retaliated with his own kick, shouting, " Gum-Gum Stamp!"
Snap!
The two, now separated again, stood still. Lucci looked at Luffy, who was beginning to pant Luffy, and sneered repeatedly.
"I thought I'd met a master, but it turns out he's just a monkey jumping around like he's been given performance-enhancing drugs..."
"You want a direct confrontation?"
Luffy raised his head and smiled proudly.
"Then try this move of mine, Gear Third!"
The suddenly swollen arm, like the hand of a giant, was swung by Luffy and smashed down towards Lucci.
On the one hand, the cramped interior of the building offered little room for maneuver; on the other hand, the fight had ignited Lucci's arrogance.
"You're putting on airs, so what if I do it next?"
" Iron Body!"
Gum-Gum Giant Pistol!
Boom!
The bridge foundation Bridge of Hesitation, which was also a massive building, suddenly exploded. A gigantic Riot Games forcefully pierced through the half-meter-thick rock structure, and in front of that gigantic Riot Games was a petite leopard-man in a black suit.
Lucci.
winter!
Lucci was sent flying by a punch, landed on a warship; otherwise, the battle would have been over.
"Rubber, rubber!"
Luffy leaped out of the hole in the building, pumping air into his left foot mid-air, causing it to swell violently. He then roared, "Battle Axe!"
Rumble!
!
The massive foot slammed down, forcefully stomping the warship and causing it to cave inwards!
But Lucci had already regained his senses, had already leaped up and landed on the mast, panting as he transformed into his leopard form and pounced forward.
"Aaaaaah~~"
Lucci bit Luffy's shoulder.
The beast form grants him a greater recovery speed, indicating that Lucci is also nearing his limit.
"Roll!"
Luffy, now inflated, blasted his opponent away, then channeled the energy into his right leg and unleashed a powerful horizontal sweep, " Gum-Gum Giant Battle Axe!"
Unfortunately, Lucci was CP9's ace after all. Although his long period of infiltration had weakened his strength, his combat instincts had not diminished, and he immediately spotted the flaw in Luffy's move.
"Shave!"
He dodged Luffy's massive whip kick in an instant and quickly charged to Luffy's side with Razor.
Shigan!
puff,
Before Luffy could react after Luffy in the throat, his opponent swiftly circled behind him and kicked him hard, slamming him onto the deck.
"Strength has increased, but unfortunately, speed has not."
In an instant, the tide of battle turned dramatically!
The report states that Straw Hat Luffy is currently engaged in a fierce battle with CP's Rob Lucci!
"The fourth warship was completely destroyed by them."
Vice Admiral Onigumo, who had dealt with the Onigumo who had infiltrated the island, has returned and is right next to the ship where Luffy and his crew were fighting.
Without even looking, Vice Admiral Onigumo knew that Luffy was at a disadvantage.
It wasn't that he lacked skill, but rather that he was using Gear Six Powers, a powerful yet slow technique, against a Lucci master like Gear Third in an open area.
madness!
Onigumo immediately picked up the Den Den Mushi next to him and announced it to the entire ship.
"Rob Lucci won't die."
"Attention all artillery! Fire a salvo at ship number four in five seconds!"
???
"Lieutenant General... there are still our men above us..."
Bang!
A single shot pierced the thigh of the soldier who dared to talk back. Onigumo slightly turned his eyes to look at the other man, and his cold gaze immediately made the soldier stiffen and unable to move.
"Make them jump ship!"
"A bunch of useless trash who can't even get involved in the fight."
"If the pirates escape because of your hesitation, who will be responsible?"
Rumble!
!
Seconds later, a barrage of shells rained down on the warship where Luffy and Lucci were fighting, instantly engulfing everything in flames and explosions.
This also stopped Lucci's pursuit, Luffy a chance to regroup.
Retsu Unohana was increasingly surprised.
The Gum-Gum Fruit makes them immune to cannonballs, isn't this just buying Luffy time?
" Nami, go pick up Luffy!"
Following Retsu Unohana's voice, Nami, who was closest to the rudder, turned it and steered the ship toward the exploding No. 4 warship.
Neither Luffy nor Lucci are the type to die from a mere explosion. The final battle is imminent, and they can escape once Lucci is defeated.
"This is warship number one. The gate has been completely destroyed!"
"This is Warship Number Two. The left flank of the main island has been destroyed!"
"Here it is..."
"This is warship number six. Naval personnel have completed their handover!"
"Here it is..."
As the warships closed in, even if the navy wanted to back down, they would lose face if they didn't even have the opportunity or time to do so.
"Hahaha, are you trying to make me laugh to death with that stupid look?"
Two figures leaped one after the other onto the dilapidated Bridge of Hesitation. Lucci was panting heavily, but Luffy on the other side had turned into a child and was lying on the ground.
That's right, Luffy's Gear Third will exhibit this rebound phenomenon if overused.
"Hey! Luffy, what are you doing?"
The sound came from afar.
Lucci tilted his head, somewhat puzzled, "Where have I seen that look before?"
Usopp?! You're here?
Luffy up, his face filled with shock.
Usopp shouted in protest, "Don't get me wrong! I came here purely to rescue Robin!"
"CP9's old cat! Come here, I'll fight you!"
"Idiot, how could you possibly be his match?"
Luffy quickly retorted, "Hey, stop! Don't attack him!"
Lucci, in his leopard-man form, remained unmoved and coldly said, "You've lost the ability to fight. I have no interest in you. It's time to eliminate the others. You all face certain death."
"Shut up, you half-dead bastard!"
Usopp continued to yell.
Luffy shouted, "I'll take care of this guy!"
"Then stand up!"
Usopp's voice echoed across the battlefield, causing everyone to instinctively look at him.
"What are you doing lying there! This isn't a safe place for us, is it? Defeat him, and we'll go back together!"
!"
"Good!"
Luffy shouted and stood up from the ground.
" Usopp is right, this isn't our final destination."
As Luffy shakily stood up, Lucci across from him gave a cold laugh.
"So what? You're all going to die here! In the name of justice..."
Lucci stared in shock at Luffy, whose size was gradually increasing.
Blood covered the body's surface, and white steam billowed freely into the air.
Many memories flashed through Luffy's mind: powerful enemies, the dangers he would encounter in the future.
So what if they do that?
He wanted to continue his voyage.
Robin is also a partner he can't abandon; he will never give up on her!
"You still have energy left?"
Lucci's face darkened; he had never encountered such a formidable opponent. "Fine, then I'll take your breath away completely and send you all to Hell!"
"Don't even think about it!"
Luffy unleashed his final burst of machine gun fire, countless Riot Games flying forward.
" Rob Lucci has lost!"
When the soldiers reported this news, the lieutenant generals could no longer remain indifferent.
"All main guns are aimed at the escort ship."
"Send the Straw Hat Pirates crew into the sea in five seconds!"
As the broadcast announced the resolute orders from the vice admirals, several elite colonels immediately turned and leaped away; they had no interest in staying to be shelled.
Luffy, who was on the Bridge of Hesitation, immediately rushed towards the ship where Retsu Unohana and the others were.
"Damn it, are we really going to...?"
The surrounding area was filled with countless cannon muzzles. While the pirates were still using wooden sailing ships and muzzle-loading cannons, the navy already had huge ironclad ships and breech-loading cannons with rotating bases.
All nine warships aimed their cannons at the escort ship where the Straw Hat Pirates was located, and in just five seconds, they would unleash a barrage of fire!
"Four!"
"What should we do, jump ship?"
"Three!"
Luffy has already leaped over.
"With so many of us possessing abilities, if we fall into the water, we're doomed."
"Two!"
" Unohana!" Nami exclaimed.
Retsu Unohana said, "Don't worry, our ship is here."