His already chaotic internal energy and physical strength collapsed instantly; everything went black before his eyes, and he couldn't even utter a word.
Its massive body fell straight backward, unable to withstand the oppressive force, and it collapsed unconscious in the ruins.
On the vast street, only Tashigi, who was blocking the way, was still struggling to hold on.
"Ugh... it's so heavy... it feels like my body is being crushed by a mountain..."
Tashigi's knees buckled, and she collapsed to one knee with a thud, using her sword to support herself on the ground.
Her face was deathly pale, cold sweat instantly soaked through her military uniform, and her brain was buzzing under the pressure, feeling like it might explode at any moment.
But driven by his unwavering sense of justice as a naval officer and his loyalty to his superior,
The delicate female swordsman gritted her teeth, refusing to back down, and withstood the terrifying pressure that was enough to crush an ordinary person.
Uchiha Xin slowly stepped forward and walked to Tashigi was kneeling on one knee.
Looking at the female navy woman, her face covered in cold sweat but still staring at him with stubborn eyes, Uchiha Xin smiled with amusement.
He stopped and looked down at her, offering her two choices.
"Your will is very strong, I admire that."
Uchiha Xin's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable domineering air.
Now, I'll give you two choices.
"First, become my prisoner and obey my orders."
I then took pity on them and spared the lives of the navy personnel present and the colonel who had offended me.
"Second, keep talking to me about naval justice, and then I'll... wipe you all out."
The cold words echoed in the silent street.
Tashigi was torn by this cruel ultimatum, her heart filled with intense struggle and torment.
Upholding the Navy's principles of justice, she has been determined since childhood to capture all criminals and retrieve the legendary Famous Sword stolen by villains.
To submit to this ruthless and mysterious pirate who stole the Black Blade Yoru was more humiliating than death for her!
But...
Tashigi glanced at Smoker, who was severely injured and unconscious, and her subordinates lying on the ground, all of whom were lying unconscious.
If they refused, given this man's terrifying strength and ruthless methods, none of the people present today would have a chance of leaving alive!
To save the lives of her superior and everyone else, Tashigi clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her flesh, and tears of humiliation streamed down her face.
In the end, she could only grit her teeth and lower her proud head with difficulty.
"I... I promise you..."
Tashigi's voice trembled as she reluctantly agreed:
"I'm willing to be your prisoner... Please keep your promise and release Captain Smoker and everyone here!"
As she agreed, Tashigi secretly gritted her teeth and began to plan.
"For now, let's compromise and save the colonels' lives..."
Once I'm with this man, I'll definitely find a way to figure him out, then I'll look for an opportunity to escape and, incidentally, reclaim Black Blade Yoru!
Perona, who had witnessed the entire scene, was standing not far away, leisurely twirling her parasol.
She had long seen through Uchiha Xin's wicked intentions, knowing that he was only interested in this female marine's stubbornness and wanted to take her on board for his amusement.
Perona glanced at Tashigi's humiliating and darting eyes, but did not step forward to stop her; she merely chuckled inwardly.
"Hehehe, this female navy officer is so naive."
"Having fallen into the clutches of this monster, even Ghost Princess like me can only obediently serve as a maid, yet she's secretly plotting to escape?"
"Once you fall into this person's hands, there's no chance of escape. Sooner or later, you'll be completely subjugated."
Uchiha Xin nodded in satisfaction when Tashigi agreed.
He then ignored Smoker and the others who were lying unconscious on the ground, grabbed Tashigi by the collar with one hand, and put his other arm around Perona's slender waist.
"Lead the way, to high altitudes."
With a slight push of his feet, Uchiha Xin unleashed the pure power of his Body of the Extreme Path, carrying the two women into the air. They transformed into a streak of light and shot into the clouds, quickly disappearing from sight.
Not long after Uchiha Xin left.
Smoker struggled to regain consciousness amidst the ruins.
"Cough cough... Tashigi!"
Smoker spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva, struggled to his feet, and looked at the messy street and the empty space ahead, his face extremely pale.
He knew that Tashigi had been taken away by that mysterious powerful figure while trying to save them.
Ignoring his fatal chest wound, Smoker scrambled towards the nearby communications room.
He snatched the Den Den Mushi and urgently contacted the Marine Headquarters, reporting the terrifying situation to Fleet Admiral Sengoku in a trembling and angry voice.
Meanwhile, thousands of meters above the ground.
Uchiha Xin, carrying Perona and Tashigi, flew at high speed through the clouds.
Tashigi, who was forcibly pulled into the air, looked at the mountains and sea rushing past below, filled with doubt and horror.
She couldn't understand it at all—without wings, and without any Geppo -like footwork.
There was no energy fluctuation from the Devil Fruit, so how did this man achieve such a bizarre ability to fly?
"Where... where are you taking me?"
Tashigi endured the cold wind blowing from high altitude, watching Uchiha Xin with his eyes tightly closed warily.
As Uchiha Xin flew through the air, he casually inquired about Tashigi, who had been captured.
" In the East Blue, there's a place called Cocoyasi Village. Where is it located?"
Uchiha Xin bluntly stated, "I'm going to pick up my future navigator and bring him aboard."
Upon hearing the word "navigator, "Tashigi's nerves tensed instantly, and she immediately became alert.
"Searching for the navigator... stealing the Black Blade Yoru... and possessing such terrifying strength!"
Tashigi's mind raced, concluding that the man before her was definitely an ambitious super pirate.
The other party is inquiring about Cocoyasi Village, definitely in order to recruit strong people from all over the place.
They plan to assemble a terrifying pirate fleet and then set sail for the Grand Line to stir up a storm!
"I absolutely cannot tell this location to those pirates who wreak havoc on the seas!"
Tashigi gritted her teeth, determined never to reveal the flight path to Cocoyasi Village.
Just as Tashigi was conjuring up all sorts of schemes and plots, preparing to fight to the death...
Perona, who was being held in Uchiha Xin's arms, couldn't hold back any longer.
"Hehehehehehehe--!"
Perona suddenly clutched her stomach and burst into laughter, mercilessly undermining him in front of everyone.
She looked at Tashigi, whose face was full of wariness and hostility, and told her with a smile that she had completely misunderstood.
"Hey! Female naval officer, what kind of nonsense are you thinking about?!"
Perona laughed as she pointed at Uchiha Xin beside her, revealing his secrets:
"He wasn't looking for a navigator to cause trouble at sea, much less to dominate the Grand Line!"