Water 7, Junk Island old site.
Hancock and her two sisters finally arrived. Seeing the Akatsuki Organization and World Government personnel engaged in a fierce battle, Hancock ordered her two sisters to retreat, preparing to directly assist the Akatsuki Organization against the World Government.
"Akatsuki Organization leader, Pain…"
"This concubine is the Captain of the Kuja Pirates…"
"This concubine has an irreconcilable, deep-seated hatred with the World Government…"
"Please allow this concubine to lend you a hand…"
After Hancock finished speaking, without waiting for Pain's agreement, she charged directly at Kizaru.
Hancock announced her identity because she feared Pain might misunderstand her as still being with the World Government, which would cause unnecessary trouble. That's why she made the announcement before the battle.
The appearance of Hancock and her two sisters was detected by Pain's Observation Haki. Originally, Pain wasn't sure if they were friend or foe, but after Hancock's clear announcement, Pain chose to tacitly accept her assistance.
Kizaru had been holding back, not using his full power, because he knew that the Akatsuki Organization leader, Pain, also hadn't gone all out.
Now, Hancock's sudden appearance and entry into the fray made Kizaru realize that his side was completely at a disadvantage and on the defensive.
Kizaru no longer harbored the mindset of having victory in hand; he was already contemplating retreat. However, Kizaru knew that in the current situation, it would still be relatively easy for him to leave.
It would likely not be easy for the Three Vice Admirals to leave. If he abandoned them… Kizaru could only think about it internally. Kizaru dared to abandon Onigumo and Smoker, but Momousagi was the one person Kizaru dared not abandon.
Momousagi was a candidate for Admiral and, moreover, a personal Disciple of one of the Gorosei. If he abandoned Momousagi and retreated without a fight, he would face severe reprimand from the Gorosei upon returning to the World Government; he would be lucky to escape with his life.
Fortunately, Kizaru was also a prepared man. Sentomaru, Kizaru's subordinate, was leading the Pacifista, waiting nearby. A single Den Den Mushi call was all it would take for them to immediately arrive on the battlefield.
Pacifista are the World Government's humanoid weapons, mass-produced robots manufactured by Vegapunk. Kizaru provided them with his laser Ability, and they were modeled after the former Shichibukai, Bartholomew Kuma.
Kizaru left Onigumo and rushed towards Hancock, habitually teasing her as he greeted her.
"Oh dear… Boa Hancock…"
"Do you know what punishment your current actions entail?…"
"Let me think…"
"This is an act of provocation against the World Government…"
"You'll be annihilated, you know…"
Kizaru parried Hancock's attacks while still having enough leisure to utter some meaningless nonsense.
"This concubine is well aware of what she is doing…"
"I don't need you to lecture me…"
"This concubine will make you World Government pay the price one day!"
Hancock's Perfume Femur chased Kizaru, but she could never quite touch him.
Kizaru transformed into a beam of light, moving away from Hancock. He pulled out a black Den Den Mushi and said something into it, then tucked it into his pocket without even looking at its color.
But this time, it was this habitual mistake that prevented Kizaru from receiving timely aid. Coupled with his reluctance to abandon Momousagi, it led to his downfall.
The black Den Den Mushi was a recording Den Den Mushi. Kizaru often confused the functions of Den Den Mushi, leading him to use the black recording Den Den Mushi as if it were an Admiral's golden Den Den Mushi.
Kizaru believed he had already ordered Sentomaru to lead the Pacifista as reinforcements. In reality, Sentomaru was still gloomily waiting for "old man" Kizaru's command.
Kizaru re-entered the battlefield. This time, Kizaru no longer held back, intending to deal with some troublesome enemies first.
Without Kizaru's assistance, Onigumo struggled to cope with the attacks from Pain's Shura Path, Animal Path, and Preta Path.
Fortunately, Onigumo was a powerful Ability User with Awakened Observation Haki, so he wouldn't be directly defeated while Pain's Heavenly Dao hadn't made a move. If Pain and Naraka Path were to join in, Onigumo's defeat would only be a matter of time.
With a powerful reinforcement suddenly added to Pain's side, Pain also believed it was time to quickly resolve the battle to avoid any unforeseen variables.
Pain raised his right hand towards Onigumo, recalled Naraka Path to unleash "200 Million Volts: Raiden" on Onigumo, while simultaneously manipulating Preta Path to wait nearby for the attracted Onigumo. Human Path also lurked near Pain.
Onigumo was currently busy fending off Shura Path's rocket missile attacks and the ever-increasing number of Summoned Beasts summoned by Animal Path.
Although Kizaru's withdrawal increased the pressure on Onigumo, Onigumo was no pushover. Onigumo knew that passively defending was not an option, so he prepared to unleash his strongest attack, attempting to kill the swarm of attacks and enemies.
Onigumo gathered his power into the eight-legged spider on his back. Armament Haki was applied to the eight hands of the eight-legged spider on his back, and the weapons in those eight hands were directly coated with a layer of energy similar to Sword Qi.
"Nether Spider: Thousand Spider Dance!"
Onigumo roared, and the weapons of the eight-legged spider on his back swung wildly. With each swing, a crescent-shaped energy Sword Qi was unleashed.
As Onigumo's eight-legged spider continuously swung, thousands upon thousands of Sword Qi slashed towards Pain's Six Paths and his main body. This also happened to be when Pain unleashed "Almighty Pull" on Onigumo.
Onigumo's body was drawn closer to Pain by the gravity of "Almighty Pull," but the attacks from the eight-legged spider on his back never ceased.
Facing the countless Sword Qi flying everywhere, Pain made only one move: he had Preta Path, who was originally waiting to ambush Onigumo, open the Sealing Technique Absorption Seal.
All of Onigumo's Sword Qi struck the light barrier and vanished, and the Summoned Beasts summoned by Animal Path were also completely eradicated.
In reality, Pain had stopped releasing the Summoning Amplification Technique for Animal Path to avoid unnecessary Chakra consumption. These Summoned Beasts, lacking follow-up power, were then completely wiped out by Onigumo.
With the Summoned Beasts swept away by Onigumo's Sword Qi, Onigumo himself was also drawn into the range of the Sealing Technique Absorption Seal's light barrier.
Pain controlled Preta Path to retract the Sealing Technique Absorption Seal and close in, while Naraka Path's Raiden also fully formed, unleashing thick bolts of lightning.
Although Onigumo's body flew uncontrollably towards Pain, his hand movements did not stop. Onigumo ceased his frantic slashes and diligently parried the continuous lightning bolts unleashed by Naraka Path's Raiden.
However, Raiden's 200 million-volt lightning was not just talk. Onigumo was not an Ability User and had no resistance to lightning. It was a foolish decision for the eight-legged spider on Onigumo's back to try and cleave the lightning with the weapons in its hands.
The weapons in the hands of Onigumo's eight-legged spider became conductors. The lightning striking the weapons directly transmitted to Onigumo's body.
Onigumo let out a scream of agony, his entire body scorched black and tender inside by several lightning bolts from Raiden, with white smoke billowing from his mouth.
Preta Path, at this moment, transformed and entwined Onigumo, directly releasing "Devour: Sandification World." Onigumo's body was in a paralyzed state, unable to move.
After being entwined by Preta Path, his body, stamina, and body water were continuously dissolving under the erosion of the Desertification World.
Although Kizaru was fighting Hancock, he was also paying attention to Onigumo's condition. Seeing Onigumo, deprived of his support, easily subdued by Pain and facing death, Kizaru unleashed a Light Speed Kick, appearing beside Preta Path.
His Armament Haki-infused leg kicked Preta Path, sending him flying and interrupting Preta Path's Desertification World.
Although Pain's attention was on Onigumo, the Rain Tiger at Will Technique was constantly active, and Pain was fully aware of the battlefield situation.
Kizaru's assistance was within Pain's expectations, so Pain did not try to stop Kizaru from kicking Preta Path away, because Pain had already noticed that everyone else had finished their battles and returned to this location.
Kizaru, having landed a blow, did not press his advantage, as he also felt that trouble was brewing. Sentomaru had not yet appeared, and he didn't know if he was delayed by something, but the number of enemies had increased significantly.
Kizaru scanned his surroundings, only to find himself encircled. All members of the Akatsuki Organization had appeared, including Lucci and others, which made Kizaru realize the situation was dire.
Momousagi and Golden Lion also stopped their actions and retreated to Kizaru's side. Golden Lion flew back to Pain's side, panting heavily. It seemed that while Golden Lion had not been defeated in his fight with Momousagi, he had struggled immensely.
Nero had finished his battle long ago, but he had not intervened in the subsequent fighting. After all, his internal struggle was not yet completely resolved, and he was unwilling to fight the Marine. All of this was sensed by Pain.
"Oh dear…"
"Vice Admiral Momousagi…"
"It seems we're surrounded…"