Chapter 46: Unwelcome Guest — Only Battle Remains!
"What?!"
"Rok, you want to rescue the Straw Hat crew's Demon Child Nico Robin and Nami?!"
Approximately 30 nautical miles from Marineford,
the G-9 warship had stopped near the Gates of Justice.
When Admiral Candidate Momousagi heard Rok's reason for coming to Marine Headquarters,
even she found it hard to believe.
This was Marineford!
In preparation for the massive war about to erupt, the Marines had gathered an unprecedented number of powerhouses.
Under these circumstances,
trying to rescue two high-priority prisoners like Robin and Nami was nothing short of a pipe dream!
The chances were practically zero!
"Teacher Momousagi, I know it's insanely difficult, but Robin and Nami were captured by CP0 and brought here because of me."
"So no matter what, I will do everything in my power to get them out!"
Rok sat in the cabin, downed a big gulp of ice-cold beer, and declared with burning conviction.
He knew she was worried about his safety.
But as he said—
he would move heaven and earth to save them.
However, with the Summit War imminent, Marineford was on maximum alert.
As prisoners marked for execution by the World Government, Robin and Nami were undoubtedly under the strictest possible guard.
With his current strength, in a Marineford packed with monsters, there was no way he could extract them before the war started.
So he wasn't rushing to scout their location yet.
First: secure the branch quest rewards tonight. Then: use the chaos of the Summit War to break them out and claim the Supreme-level rewards at the same time.
By then, even in the heart of the war, Rok would have absolute confidence in escaping with Robin and Nami alive!
"If that's the case… then I'll stay at Marineford too."
Seeing the unbreakable resolve in his eyes,
Momousagi's heart softened despite her worry.
If Rok weren't this kind of man who valued bonds above all, she probably wouldn't love him like a little brother the way she did.
"Ah, that's not nec—"
Rok started to refuse.
He didn't want to drag his teacher into this maelstrom.
But before he could finish,
Rear Admiral Alice burst in, panic written all over her face.
"Vice Admiral! Trouble! Vice Admiral Chaton is here again!"
She barely got the words out
when both Rok and Momousagi sensed killing intent approaching fast.
They moved to react—but it was already too late.
A short figure vaulted onto the deck and charged straight toward the cabin.
"What an annoying pest."
"Rok, hide. I'll try to get rid of him."
Even Momousagi's usually calm expression showed rare panic.
There was only one door from the deck to her cabin—nowhere for Rok to go.
If Chaton discovered him…
the consequences were obvious.
"Admiral Candidate Chaton Kake?!"
Rok's eyes narrowed, turning ice-cold.
He didn't argue with Momousagi's plan.
They were far enough from Marineford that even a full fight wouldn't draw attention immediately.
But right now, avoiding unnecessary battles was still best.
"Add, what do you want?"
To keep Rok hidden,
Momousagi stepped onto the deck to meet Chaton herself.
The fact that she came out on her own left Chaton stunned and overjoyed.
Normally he had to beg just to see her face.
This was the first time she had ever come out to greet him!
"Of course—it's time for my 99th marriage proposal!"
"Gion, I chased you all this way. Have pity on me and say yes!"
As always,
Chaton pulled out roses and proposed with exaggerated sincerity.
But unlike before,
his eyes kept flicking toward the cabin.
Something felt… off about this ship.
"I refuse!"
"And I'm saying it one last time—stop bothering me, Add!"
"Leave. I'm tired. I'll rest a bit, then return to Headquarters. I'll participate in the war too."
Momousagi did her best to keep her emotions steady.
As much as she hated the man, she couldn't deny that another Admiral Candidate like Chaton had terrifying strength and perception.
"Participate in the war, huh?"
"Hahaha, so that's how it is."
"So, Gion… do you really want me to leave right now?"
"If you agree to be my fiancée, I could stay instead~"
Chaton gave a sleazy grin, eyes gleaming with amusement.
"You—!!!"
Fury flashed across Momousagi's refined face.
Her hand went to Konpira, drawing three inches of steel.
"Oh? Have you thought this through, Gion? We're less than 30 nautical miles from Headquarters!"
Chaton laughed coldly, reminding her of the consequences.
At the same time, his suspicion was confirmed.
There was definitely someone on this ship who shouldn't be here.
Hummm—
Just as Chaton was weighing whether to give her one last chance or report it immediately,
a gust of wind whipped past him!
The next instant—
a powerful slash screamed down at his back!
"Damn it—such speed! Such a strong cut!"
He barely dodged, but the close call still shocked an Admiral Candidate.
The speed and swordsmanship alone were far beyond a normal Vice Admiral!
"Ultimate Criminal — Douglas D. Rok!"
"It really is you, kid. You've gotten a lot stronger!"
"Too bad you ran into me. If you don't want your precious Teacher Momousagi implicated, surrender quietly!"
At this moment,
Admiral Candidate Chaton sneered, killing intent flaring in his eyes.
He didn't care how much Gion liked the brat.
As an Admiral Candidate, facing a monster who murdered a Celestial Dragon, he had no choice but to bring him to justice!
Even if Rok had grown stronger, as long as Momousagi didn't interfere, Chaton was confident he could take him down.
After all—he wasn't just any Vice Admiral.
He was an Admiral Candidate!
"Teacher Momousagi, cover me!"
Facing Chaton's aggressive pressure,
a grave, resolute light flashed in Rok's eyes.
Since hiding was no longer an option—
Then war it was!
Hummm—
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