Don't Get in the Way!
Using Ivan's Earth Release is a type of magic that allows magic to be used to escape) ability as cover, the two silently penetrated the outer defenses of the G-2 Branch.
He led Perona out from a corner of the camp and landed steadily in a secluded corridor.
Perona, holding a small burgundy umbrella, floated lightly to the corner of the corridor, peeking around cautiously. Her pink twin tails swayed slightly, and her tone carried a hint of wariness. "Hey, there are Marines everywhere here. Which way should we go to find Devil Fruit?"
Lord Moria said the Devil Fruit should be hidden by the Navy in the core area of the branch, but where exactly is it?
As the one who orchestrated this plan, Ivan naturally knew the exact location of the Devil Fruit.
"It should be over there." Ivan pointed to the building. "My abilities tell me there's a sealed space underground, guarded several times more densely than other places. It's most likely the location of the Devil Fruit."
Perona looked in the direction he pointed, and gave a haughty snort, "Hmph, with so many guards, it looks like it won't be easy to get through."
"It's alright, I'm here. We can easily get in by using the Negative Hollow to make them all lose their will to fight."
"Don't be careless," Ivan reminded calmly. "This is the G-2 Branch. Even without the Three Admirals, there are still many strong individuals here. Your Negative Hollow will definitely work on everyone."
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Perona's expression hardened slightly, but she quickly regained her haughty demeanor, hands on her hips, and let out her signature laugh, "Ho ho ho ho, so what?"
With me here, I'm sure we'll get the Devil Fruit first and hand it over to Lord Moria!
Quick, let's go around via that dirt road and avoid the patrol ahead!
Ivan nodded, and the soil beneath his feet slowly churned, forming another hidden tunnel. The two of them slipped into the tunnel one after the other, stealthily making their way towards the core building.
The patrolling soldiers on the corridor continued to move back and forth vigilantly, completely unaware that two figures, using the mud as cover, were already approaching the core they were guarding step by step.
However, their plan did not go so smoothly. As they approached the room Devil Fruit was hidden, a sudden explosion destroyed everything around them!
The soil was ripped up, sending the two flying, while the surrounding buildings instantly turned into ruins.
At the very center of the explosion, two powerful figures, enveloped in black and red Inazuma, were engaged in a fierce battle.
The aftershocks of their clash alone seemed poised to destroy the entire G-2 Branch!
"Who... who are they?" Amidst the ruins, Perona huddled in a collapsed corner, her eyes fixed on the center of the battlefield. "They're terrifying! Even more terrifying Lord Moria!"
Ivan also noticed the two facing off in the center of the battlefield and exclaimed in surprise, "Hawk Eyes and Garp the Hero? Why is Hawk Eyes here too? Isn't he just a pure swordsman? Does he also want Devil Fruit?"
"Hey, let's leave! This place is terrifying! I don't want Devil Fruit anymore!" Upon seeing the horrific battle scene, Perona immediately chickened out.
Ivan immediately teased, "What's wrong? Are you scared already?"
Provoked by Ivan's words, Perona immediately pouted and said defiantly, "Who's scared? I'm just making a strategic retreat. Am I afraid you'll hold me back?"
Alright, since you're not afraid of death, let's keep going. If we encounter any danger, you'd better hide behind me.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Ivan replied perfunctorily.
However, at that moment, in the center of the battlefield, Garp and Hawk Eyes clashed once again.
"Boom!"
The clash between the iron fist and the Black Blade unleashed a devastating shockwave that instantly swept across the entire G-2 Branch.
"Even the World's Greatest Swordsman has come?" Garp took a step forward, staring at Hawk Eyes. "You're Shichibukai, and you want to join in this fun?"
Hawk Eyes slowly raised his eyes, his golden pupils clashing with Garp's gaze in mid-air, neither giving an inch.
He shook his head slightly, his voice low and cold, carrying the unique arrogance and certainty of a swordsman. "I have no interest in those two fruits." His gaze passed over Garp, looking towards a certain direction deep within the branch. "My purpose in coming here is only Vice Admiral Ivan."
I've heard he's a powerful swordsman, and after this mission, I want to spar with him!
Therefore, Vice Admiral Garp, I have no intention of being an enemy of the Navy. Please make way for me and allow me to leave.
"Get out of the way?" Garp laughed loudly, slowly raising his fist. Armament Haki spread rapidly like ink, dyeing his knuckles a deep black. "Don't say it's for that kid. Even if you're just passing by, since you've come to the G-2 Branch, how can you leave empty-handed?"
"This is a perfect opportunity to have a fight with this old man and warm up!"
The moment he finished speaking, Garp vanished.
The next second, an iron fist imbued with ultimate Armament Haki slammed into Hawk Eyes's face.
Hawk Eyes's eyes narrowed, and with a flick of his wrist, the Black Blade Night was drawn.
A jet-black slash shot out like a bolt of lightning, colliding violently with Garp's iron fist.
However, at that moment, a tall and burly figure suddenly burst out from the ruins.
His entire body was made of hard biscuits; he was Cracker, one of the Three Sweet Commanders of the Big Mom Pirates: "Perfect opportunity! The Devil Fruit is mine!"
Almost at the same instant, another roar filled with deep-seated hatred exploded across the sky.
The former leader of the Happo Navy, Chinjao, with a thick layer of dark Armament Haki covering his head, charged towards Garp: "Garp, you actually smashed my skull! I'm going to kill you today to avenge myself!"
Upon seeing the two, the remaining marines and pirates turned deathly pale and exclaimed in shock, "It's Cracker and Chinjao! Even monsters like them have joined the fray?"
"How could they be here? Damn it, they're going to steal my Devil Fruit!"
Before the exclamations had even subsided, Garp and Hawk Eyes reacted simultaneously.
Hawk Eyes flicked his wrist, and the Black Blade Night unleashed an incredibly fast, jet-black slash, without the slightest hesitation, directly aimed at the charging Cracker.
"Sizzle!"
The slash pierced through Cracker's biscuit armor in an instant, its sharp edge striking his chest with deadly force.
"Ugh!" Cracker cried out in pain. His massive body was sent flying like a kite with a broken string by the force of the slash, crashing into the remaining wall behind him. The wall collapsed instantly, burying him under the rubble.
At the same time, Garp didn't even turn around. He swung his left arm backward, and his jet-black Armament Haki fist, carrying immense force, slammed precisely into Chinjao's head.
After a muffled thud, the clash of Armament Haki sparked dazzling sparks. Chinjao felt a sharp pain on the top of his head and his body flew backward uncontrollably, crashing heavily to the ground.
After doing all this, Garp and Hawk Eyes didn't pause for a moment and locked their gazes on each other again.
The two spoke in unison, their tone tinged with impatience and the arrogance of the strong. Their voices weren't loud, but they carried clearly throughout the battlefield. "Don't get in the way."