"Big Mom! We have no past grudges or recent animosity, why must we become enemies? Wouldn't it be better to fight the Five Elders together? Do you want to be wanted by the World Government forever?"
Dragon had no desire to fight Big Mom. In his view, it was a pointless battle, a waste of time and energy with no benefit. Even if he defeated Big Mom, what would he gain?
We'd gain nothing, and it would even hinder the Revolutionary Army's campaign against the Five Elders —it would be a complete loss!
"Is that so? You think you can just say no? I want to fight you, so what!"
The Big Mom ignored him, her massive body quickly approaching Dragon, raising her fist, which was wrapped in Haki, to strike Dragon's head!
This punch was incredibly fast and powerful. The fist squeezed the air, creating a whooshing sound, and the Haki wrapped around it distorted space. If it hit, a mountain would collapse!
Actually, Big Mom didn't target Dragon for no reason. The root of the problem lies with Dragon. From Luffy 'Luffy invasion of Whole Cake Island to Sanji, to his defeat of two Four Emperors in Wano Country, there's a lot of grudge between them!
As for Luffy's family relationships, Big Mom later found out. She just likes doing this kind of thing. Actually, it's easy to find out. Just start with Garp, who is her grandfather!
Moreover, Dragon had served in the Navy; as the saying goes, "a goose leaves its cry as it flies, and a person leaves their name as they pass by," so with a little effort, it's always possible to find out.
So, just like Chinjao, if they can't beat the old ones, they beat the young ones; and if the Big Mom can't beat the young ones, they beat the old ones. Of course, Dragon isn't old; he's in his prime!
Logically, the Big Mom should be seeking revenge on Garp, who is a true elder, nearly 90 years old now. She should be hoping he doesn't die after a single punch.
The Big Mom just can't get close to Garp, and she's been hiding on Whole Cake Island as a glutton all these years, so she can't even fight an old man. Now that she's met Dragon, she'll naturally have to test her strength. If she can beat him, she'll beat him to a pulp; if she can't, she'll turn her guns on the Five Elders. Anyway, she hasn't said anything definitive!
Dragon is no ordinary person. He has made great strides in developing his Devil Fruit abilities. It's impossible for him to be hit by a simple punch, even if the puncher is Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors!
The Big Mom's punch was indeed powerful, but her opponent was Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, who was also a Devil Fruit user with the ability to control wind!
Unless your attack is in a vacuum, as long as it creates wind, Dragon is like someone with Future Sight; you simply can't hit him!
So, the force of the Big Mom's punch sent Dragon flying, and then punched a large crater in the ground, sending dirt and rocks flying everywhere!
"So many pirate ships ahead! Look at the insignia on their flags, those are the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates ' ships. How many people are coming?!"
"Are they here to steal the One Piece? Or did they receive word that the Navy was coming and are here to support the Straw Hat Pirates?"
"Look at the sky over the island! It's cracked open! There must be a major battle taking place there. This operation is going to be very dangerous!"
"Yes, the sky has cracked open! I heard that's a phenomenon that can only be created by a clash between Conqueror's Haki experts!"
"Shut up, all of you! Don't boost the morale of others and diminish our own. Our Fleet Admiral and Admiral are all here, and the older generation of strongmen are also present. There's nothing to fear. Everyone, cheer up!"
While the three forces were engaged in a fierce battle on Lodestar Island, the Navy also arrived at the Lodestar Island's coast.
However, they did not choose to land on the coast where Kaido and Big Mom were. Instead, after seeing a large number of pirate ships, they went around to the other side. There were too many ships on both sides, so it was not suitable to get involved together, otherwise there would be chaos later!
"Another powerful user who Awakening Conqueror's Haki. He seems no less powerful than Red-Hair. This place is definitely not a safe haven!"
The previous conversation was Vice Admiral, but now it's Marine Admiral Ryokugyu speaking. After experiencing Shanks and Vic's Conqueror's Haki eight years ago, he has some lingering trauma and feels that his own abilities are severely countered by Conqueror's Haki!
Now, just as they approached Lodestar Island, they witnessed the overwhelming power of Conqueror's Haki, which is definitely his weakness. To see someone stronger than himself before even setting foot on the island is incredibly discouraging!
"What Conqueror's Haki, what Devil Fruit ability? It all depends on who's using it. Don't be intimidated by Conqueror's Haki; that will only bring shame to the Navy. No one knows the outcome until the fight is over. If you don't even have the courage to fight, then you don't deserve to be a Marine!"
Ryokugyu and Akainu were on the same warship. Green Bull's guilty words were naturally overheard by Akainu. Akainu truly couldn't stand Ryokugyu's cowardly behavior, his bullying of the weak and fearlessness of the strong. He was nothing like a soldier or a military man; where was the courage and fearlessness of a soldier?
This person wasn't trained by the Navy's core personnel, so he's lacking and doesn't fit in with the Navy's atmosphere. Even compared to another Admiral recruited from outside, Fujitora, he's far inferior!
Although Fujitora knelt before the Dressrosa royal family, he has never failed in upholding the Navy's justice. In this respect, Ryokugyu falls far short!
"An evil and powerful aura... it must be them!"
Fujitora, leaning on his Cane Sword, also disembarked from the warship. He had blinded himself long ago because he did not want to see the filth of the world, so his development of Observation Haki was terrifying!
While it hasn't developed in the direction of Future Sight, its perception of distance and emotions is almost superhuman; it can even sense meteorites in space!
Therefore, he had long sensed the evil aura emanating from the Five Elders. He was familiar with this aura; he had sensed it once before when Vic invaded Mary Geoise, but he didn't know who was emitting it. Now that he sensed it again, he would immediately know who it was!
Garp didn't speak, but a smile appeared on his lips. He clasped his hands together and pressed his knuckles, making a cracking sound, before leaping off the Dog-Head Warship and onto the shore!
Garp sensed many familiar presences, including his son's, which was all too easy for him!
Garp was already a God Realm powerhouse, and he hadn't slacked off all these years. He had already begun to comprehend another Laws, but the time was too short to significantly boost his combat power. However, it was still quite good as a support ability!
" Garp! This time the target is your grandson, are you really going? And whose side will you be on then?"
The Sengoku has already experienced something like this once before, the last time it was Fire Fist Ace, and this time it's Straw Hat Boy, both of whom are the grandsons of their old friend Garp!
On one side, you're being pressured by the banner of justice; on the other, you're bound by family ties. It's such a difficult choice. If you go, you'll be caught in the middle. The navy will not only force you to participate in the war, but they'll also be on guard against you turning against them!
Your family will definitely say you're heartless and cruel. If you help your grandson fight the Navy, it's a betrayal of the Navy. Your unwavering sense of justice will be a joke, and the title of Hero of the Marines will be a disgrace to the entire Navy!
"Hahahaha! Of course I'll go! I'll definitely be the one to quell that Luffy brat!"
Garp laughed heartily, looking completely unconcerned. He raised his right fist and placed his left hand on his right biceps, eager to test his skills!
Perhaps from today onwards, the Navy will completely change its name. If the Navy cannot change its name, it must be because he and Vic are both dead. In that case, there's no need to worry about the deluge after his death!