"Don't forget about me~ Hallucinogenic Dust..."
Whew~
The Light Butterfly that Lulith had transformed into spread its wings and fluttered about, wafting out a faint fragrance, accompanied by a cloud of dust that could induce a hallucination.
"Huh?! This is... Oh no, everyone quickly... close your noses!!"
Thump...
Several Fish-Man who rushed forward saw the large butterfly fluttering its delicate and beautiful wings, and a pleasant fragrance filled most of the battlefield, causing them to stop. They twitched their noses a few times, inhaled the dust, and only when their heads became increasingly dizzy did they realize something was wrong. They were about to shout to warn the others, but before they could finish speaking, they collapsed.
"What a terrifying ability! Everyone be careful..."
Seeing their companion fall silently, the Fish-Man behind them instantly took several steps back, staring at their companion's body, whose fate was unknown, and swallowed hard.
"Hmph, what's there to be afraid of with just two Zoan-type Zoan users? Don't forget where you are right now, and what kind of blood flows in your veins!!"
Vander Decken reminded his subordinate with a hint of exasperation.
"Yes, both of them are ability users and are afraid of seawater. We are Fish-Man and we're not afraid of it. Quickly break the hull membrane and let the seawater rush in; that way, we can easily deal with them..."
Hearing their captain's hint, the more astute Fish-Man pirates immediately realized what was happening and reminded the others.
"I'll puncture the ship's membrane, you guys hold them off..."
One of the mermaids, wearing a soap bubble and holding a trident, swam Extreme Speed towards the outer edge of the ship.
"Heh heh heh, how naive! Now that we've stepped onto this path, how could we be completely unprepared? Don't even think about leaving... Vajra Palm Strike!!"
With that, George placed a handprint on it.
"Oh no, stop him right now!!"
Several Fish-Man nearby reacted and rushed in front of George, gripping their weapon gauntlets and thrusting at him with all their might.
Bang...
George's palm collided with several fork heads, and a strong shockwave emanated from them, instantly sweeping across the entire area. The surrounding wood chips and scraps were once again swirled up and scattered from mid-air.
"... Um~ Give me... retreat!!"
boom...
In the end, George emerged victorious in his Wrestling against the several Fish-Man. The muscles in his arms bulged, and a tremendous force erupted from his body, sending the Fish-Man in front of him flying.
brush...
Bang...
After sending the Fish-Man flying, George didn't linger. He stomped his foot, shot forward, and punched the pirate who was rushing to pierce the coating in the back.
Pfft...
The pirate felt a sharp pain in his back, and he couldn't help but vomit a mouthful of blood. He was then blasted away, passing right through the coating and plunging into the deep sea.
"Hehehe, again..."
George withdrew his fist, breathed on it to warm it, and looked at the group of pirates with pure enjoyment and ecstasy in his eyes. After shouting, he charged forward once again.
Huff... Huff...
" Wingbeat Wind Blades!!"
Lulith flapped her wings, stirring up the surrounding air, and the air currents were transformed into air blades that slashed down at the Fish-Man pirates below.
Pfft... Pfft... Pfft...
Ah~
The wind blades swept past at Extreme Speed, and the Fish-Man were slashing at her felt a chill on their bodies. Then, almost every one of them was targeted by four or five wind blades. Even Fish-Man rough and thick skin could not withstand her attacks and was instantly cut open, with splattering blood. The Fish-Man cried out in pain, clutching their wounds and falling to the ground.
" Vajra... Straight Punch!!"
Bang!!
Ah~
The giant ape arrived and swung its fist again, shattering the wooden planks and sending several more pirates flying.
Palm Strike!
Bang...
Uh ah~
Crack crack... Boom!!
Before the hand arrived, the wind from the fist was already there, howling loudly. Then the large palm struck, and the sound of bones breaking echoed as the pirates were slammed into the cabin.
" Hallucinogenic Butterfly Powder!!"
Whew~
Glug glug...
Thump thump thump...
The alluring voice rang out again, accompanied by a delicate fragrance and dust. The remaining Fish-Man fell into a deep sleep, collapsing to the ground and losing consciousness.
Swoosh...
clatter!!
Seeing that all the Fish-Man minions had been dealt with, the two withdrew their powers and gracefully landed in front of Vander Decken, blocking his path.
"It seems you're the only one left who can move. So, do you still want to continue, Vanda Decken?"
After a moment's hesitation, George spoke to him.
"Damn it, those useless underlings, in the end I still have to deal with them myself..."
Seeing his men defeated so quickly, Vanda Decken couldn't help but feel resentful in his heart.
"Hahaha, I'm so sorry, heroes. I was wrong just now. I was so disrespectful to challenge you esteemed sirs. Now I surrender, and I beg you to be magnanimous and spare my life!"
After cursing inwardly, Vanda Decken immediately changed his expression, walked over with a fawning smile, and apologized to George and his companion.
As he spoke, his hand drew closer and closer to the two of them, about to touch them.
Swoosh...
"Don't let your guard down, that guy's got no good intentions!!"
However, just as Vanda Decken was chuckling to himself and about to touch the two men, a cold voice came from the side, reminding them.
"Um..."
Upon hearing Luo Chen's words, not only was Vanda Decken stunned, but George and Lulith also immediately became alert and took a few steps back, their eyes scanning him with suspicion.
"Damn it... I was just one step away... Who ruined my plans?!"
He was only one step away from meeting the two of them, and at that point, they would have been easily toyed with by his Poop-Poop Fruit power. But in the end, he failed at the last minute, leaving Decken filled with resentment.
"Hehehe, what? Did I say something wrong about you? The Poop -Devil Fruit User, Vanda Decken IX!!"
In another One Flash, Luo Chen appeared in front of the three of them, looking at Decken with a cold smile.
"No, no, you're not wrong... I did have that intention just now, but please forgive me this time!"
Decken wanted to deny it, but just as he was about to speak, a sharp gaze that seemed to see right through him was cast upon him, causing him to swallow back the words he was about to say and instead plead for mercy.
"Spare you? That depends on your performance..."
"Please ask away, and if I know the answer, I certainly won't hide it..."
Hearing that Luo Chen was showing signs of relenting, Decken quickly whispered a flattering and obsequious message.
"Really? Alright, tell me your purpose this time. Why did you come here to stop us? And why did you only target our group?"
Although he knew that this guy wouldn't reveal all his plans and purposes, seeing how humble he was, he had to suppress his urge to attack and instead questioned him.
"Uh... it's all my subordinates' fault. They said Neptune was planning to invite a group of pirates from the outer seas to a banquet at the Ryugu Palace, and I thought it was an opportunity to get close to Shirahoshi, so..."
"That's why you came to intercept us and impersonate us to pass through the checkpoints and enter the Ryugu Palace, right?!"
Before he could finish speaking, Luo Chen had already grasped the general idea of what was going on and interrupted him.
"Yes, that's how it is. Please, considering my sincerity towards Shirahoshi, have mercy on us this time!"
Vanda Decken bowed his head and begged Luo Chen for mercy.
Little did he know that underground, he grinned, slipped his left hand into his right sleeve, and grasped a sharp dagger.
"Really? You should go and say that to Neptune and the others..."
And don't think I don't know about your little tricks...
That knife hidden in my sleeve was meant to assassinate me!
Unfortunately, no matter how pitiful Vanda Decken pretended, his motives and ambitions were completely exposed by Luo Chen's Observation Haki, and he directly and without hesitation exposed his trickery.
"Damn it, now that you've been discovered, you might as well die..."
Realizing he had been exposed, Vanda Decken could no longer maintain his facade. He let out a venomous shout and then drew his sword, stabbing it into his chest.
"Oh no, danger! Captain..."
Suddenly, they saw Vanda Decken draw his sword to assassinate Luo Chen. George and Lulith hurriedly warned him and then threw themselves over to block the attack for him.
"Don't worry..."
Bang...
Uh...
boom!!
Luo Chen shook his head to indicate that it was nothing, then kicked out with all his might, striking him in the chest and sending him flying, crashing into the cabin.
The plank snapped, sending splinters flying, and Vander Decken plunged into it.