However, the Barrier-Barrier Fruit wasn't entirely without a counter.
If one's speed was fast enough to deliver a fatal blow before the Ability User could activate their ability, then no matter how strong the Barrier-Barrier Fruit's defense was, it would be useless.
Lancelot's speed was extremely fast.
In less than half an hour, he located the Flower Capital and descended directly from the sky...
Lancelot made no attempt to conceal his presence, so the moment he landed, he was immediately spotted by people nearby.
A tall man shouted loudly, "Who goes there?"
Lancelot turned to look and saw a man with thick, light-red hair.
This man's hair even extended down his back and chest.
He wore a deep navy blue kimono with two large purple shoulder robes, and a purple headpiece adorned with what resembled bull horns.
Beside him stood two others.
The person on the left was an exceptionally tall and burly man.
He wore a yellow mask covering his face, revealing only his eyes, with a skull pattern on his forehead.
He also wore a yellow kimono with a Shuriken pattern and a light green scarf around his neck, and his entire body beneath the head seemed covered in a dark green mesh.
He had the appearance of a ninja.
On the right stood an exceptionally tall man with sun-darkened skin.
What made him particularly distinctive was his wild, flowing mane of hair.
His face was concealed by a purple mask resembling that of a gorilla, complete with red eyes and horns protruding from the top.
Lancelot's eyebrows involuntarily arched, his eyes carrying a trace of astonishment, because he immediately recognized that these three were none other than Daikoku, Hanzo, and Sarutobi from Orochi's Oniwabanshu.
'Interesting!'
He truly hadn't expected to encounter Orochi's subordinates right after landing.
"Hiss..."
Simultaneously, Daikoku, Hanzo, and Sarutobi all drew sharp breaths in unison.
Wano Country was isolated and closed off from the outside world, so they knew very little about external affairs.
Even though Lancelot had made a name for himself worldwide over the past six months, the people of Wano Country knew very little about him.
However, they recognized Ace, who was being held in Lancelot's hand!
This guy had fought Kaido here before!
Although he was ultimately repelled by Kaido and didn't gain any advantage, his strength was etched into their souls.
Because back then, if it weren't for Kurozumi Semimaru successfully defending against Ace's attacks using his Paramecia-type Barrier-Barrier Fruit ability, perhaps even before Kaido arrived, the entire Kurozumi family would have been wiped out by this guy.
This showed just how powerful he was.
So powerful it made them tremble all over...
Yet such an existence they could only look up to was now being held like a dead dog by the person before them.
After looking closer...
Good heavens, Ace had even lost an arm!
It must be remembered that during Ace's battle with Kaido, although he was outmatched, he managed to retreat unscathed.
But now...
"Gulp..."
Then Daikoku, Hanzo, and Sarutobi simultaneously swallowed their saliva as they happened to meet Lancelot's sweeping gaze.
Subsequently, the three instinctively stepped back a few paces, as if this could make them feel somewhat safer.
A slight smile curled at the corner of Lancelot's mouth.
"Bring me your best doctor here."
As he spoke, he threw Ace in front of them. "If he dies from lack of timely treatment, you'll all be buried with him!"
Then, as if remembering something, he added, "Oh right, remember to bring a pair of Seastone handcuffs. After all, you wouldn't want him and me to fight here, would you?"
Daikoku, Hanzo, and Sarutobi were momentarily stunned, then exchanged glances.
Finally, they nodded frantically.
They had witnessed Kaido's battle with Ace. Even from a distance, they were almost killed by the aftermath.
This guy who could beat Ace to such a state probably possessed strength surpassing even Kaido's.
If a fight broke out here, every single one of them would be doomed.
Therefore, not daring to delay any further, the three rapidly departed in three different directions.
Watching them go their separate ways, Lancelot's eyes revealed a hint of amusement, because he understood why these three had split up in different directions.
First, to report the situation here to Kurozumi Orochi.
Second, to seek reinforcements from the Beasts Pirates stationed here, because in their view, the only one who might stand a chance against the person before them was probably Kaido, captain of the Beasts Pirates.
Third, to immediately find a doctor.
If Ace died here, they might face the wrath of the person before them even before Kaido could arrive.
That would be truly disastrous.
The doctor arrived first, probably within about ten minutes!
Simultaneously, Daikoku brought the Seastone handcuffs.
Even though Ace had already lost his combat ability, even during treatment... he still had to put the cuffs on Ace.
To prevent this guy from suddenly erupting into action after waking up and fighting with the person before them.
That would be truly troublesome...
...
Kurozumi Orochi's eyes widened in shock as he stared at Hanzo, who had come to report to him.
He was the ruler of Wano Country!
Even though Wano was a closed-off nation, it didn't mean he was completely isolated.
He still had some knowledge of events outside Wano.
Based on Hanzo's description, he immediately identified the person in question.
"Lancelot!"
"That Rear Admiral who could fight against Kaido?"
"Hah..."
Orochi took a deep breath, his heart tightening.
He wasn't a fool—a Marine wouldn't come to his Wano Country without a reason.
Moreover, this Marine had captured Ace and even severed one of his arms...
That was Fire Fist Ace.
Even Kaido had never managed to capture him.
He was undoubtedly one of the world's top-tier fighters.
The key point was that Ace was the Second Division Commander of an Emperor's pirate crew, just like Kaido.
His captain was Whitebeard, known as the world's strongest man.
He was even more powerful than Kaido.
Now, his Second Division Commander had been captured by a Marine right here in Wano.
"Go, go, go... quickly notify the Beasts Pirates and have them ask Kaido to come provide support."
Hanzo immediately replied, "At the time, I was there with Daikoku and Sarutobi. So, we split into three groups. I came to report to you, while they went to arrange medical treatment for Ace and notify the Beasts Pirates. By now, the Beasts Pirates should already be aware of the situation."
.....
Just as he said, Sarutobi had already arrived at the Beasts Pirates' permanent base here.
Standing before him was a tall and seductive beauty.
She was enchanting and captivating.
Her long golden hair was styled in a Kanzashi hairstyle, her emerald green eyes stood out against her snow-white skin, and she had a pair of long red horns on her head.
She wore pearl earrings and used a sword as a hairpin.
She was...
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