Chapter 419: The Strongest Enemy Z (Part 15)Ain and Binz, those two Neo Marine elites who had just been dragged back from the brink of death, had their brains completely stall at this moment.Their worldview, in just a few short minutes, had been thoroughly crushed into fragments by one shock after another.First, Straw Hat Luffy descended like a god, kicking away the marine hero Garp, who was like an undefeated myth.Immediately after, the grandfather and grandson erupted in a Conqueror's Haki duel powerful enough to tear the sky apart; that world-ending scene made them understand for the first time what true world-class top-tier combat power meant.And now, the number two figure of the Straw Hat Pirates, that legendary pirate hunter, had actually initiated a charge toward another legendary figure—the former Fleet Admiral, Sengoku the Buddha—before anyone could even react!Insane!This group of pirates has gone completely insane!!!They didn't come here to stop Teacher Zephyr; they came to hunt legends!"pirate hunter, this is none of your business! Get lost!"On Sengoku's massive golden Buddha face, an expression of both shock and fury appeared.He couldn't understand for the life of him where this mere pirate hunter got the nerve to take the initiative to challenge him on a battlefield where old era legends like himself, Zephyr, and Garpwere dueling.He admitted that the brat Straw Hat Luffy was a monster, but that was because he was Garp's grandson and Dragon's son!You, a swordsman with absolutely no background, on what basis do you think you can challenge me?!?!Facing Sengoku's roar, Zoro's mouth curled into a bloodthirsty smile."Our Captain said to leave everything to me!!"Before his voice had even faded, a terrifying teal-green Conqueror's Haki, filled with the aura of a Shura ghost god, suddenly erupted from his entire body!That Haki was different from Luffy's brilliant divine majesty and different from Garp's pure destruction; it was an ultimate sharpness that seemed to have crawled out of the nine levels of hell, intending to cut through everything in existence!"Oni Aura: Nine Sword Style: Asura!"Within Sengoku's suddenly constricted golden pupils, Zoro's figure blurred, transforming into a ghost-god form with three heads and six arms, holding nine blades wrapped in teal-green Haoshoku lightning!"What?!"Sengoku's heart skipped a beat; from that ghost-god aura, he sensed a dangerous presence powerful enough to threaten him!He no longer hesitated, raising his massive golden Buddha palm and slamming it down fiercely toward the charging ghost-god Asura!"Great Buddha Shockwave!"The golden shockwave descended like divine punishment from the heavens, distorting the very space it passed through!However, facing this attack that could easily destroy an island, Zoro did not dodge or avoid it, his six eyes simultaneously exploding with terrifying red light!"Purgatory: Oni Giri!!!"The nine long blades wrapped in Conqueror's Hakicrossed in mid-air, merging into one to become a massive teal-green cross-slash that seemed capable of splitting even hell in two!"BOOM—!!!"The golden Buddha palm shockwave and the teal-green cross Oni Giri collided fiercely in mid-air!In the moment the two ultimate energies collided, they actually began to consume each other, forming a brief vacuum zone!Immediately after, that teal-green Oni Giri actually tore through the golden shockwave with overwhelming force, slashing fiercely onto Sengoku's massive Buddha body!"CRACK—!!!"A crisp sound of cracking rang out!On Sengoku's indestructible golden Buddha body, which was composed of pure energy, a terrifyingly deep and massive cross-shaped scar actually appeared!An unmatched force surged through, and Sengoku's hundred-meter-tall golden Buddha body was actually forced back half a step by this single slash!Though it was only half a step, it was already beyond ridiculous!"Good job! Zoro! I knew I could count on you!"Luffy, seeing this from a distance, laughed heartily.Zoro deactivated his Asura state and grinned, looking as if it were only natural."Of course!"And this scene was also fully witnessed by Zephyr, who was just about to take the opportunity to slip away.He looked at Straw Hat Luffy, who was fighting his own grandfather to the death to create a path of survival for his subordinates,And then he looked at Roronoa Zoro, who dared to challenge a former Fleet Admiral to share the pressure on his Captain; that heart of his, long filled with hatred, began to waver violently once again.Pirates... are these the pirates of the new era...Challenging the peak of the world for people they don't even know...But...A flash of confusion appeared in Zephyr's eyes for only a second before being replaced once again by endless resolve.He took a deep look at the two pirates who were fighting hard, and no longer hesitating, he took advantage of the moment Sengoku was pinned down by Zoro to flash away, running quickly toward the warship docked on the other side of the volcano!"Zephyr! Stop!"Sengoku noticed his intention and, while fending off Zoro's storm-like slashes, let out a thunderous roar."Borsalino, Aramaki, Issho... all of the Marine's top combat forces are waiting for you at Final Island! You're going to your death!"However, Zephyr's figure didn't stop for a moment; without looking back, he completely disappeared onto the other side of the volcano.He wasn't going there to win, but to seek an ending that would bury himself and the old era....Meanwhile, on the thousand sunny.Trafalgar Law stood at the bow, watching the increasingly ridiculous battle atop the mountain; veins bulged on his forehead, and sweat had already soaked his back."Those two monsters... and that damn Mosshead... if they keep fighting, the island will be gone!"He no longer hesitated, his eyes turning fierce as he pushed the power of the Ope-Ope no Mi to its unprecedented maximum!"ROOM!"A ridiculously large blue hemisphere, almost large enough to shroud the entire Saiken Island, expanded instantly!Law's Observation Haki was highly concentrated, precisely locking onto the two people at the edge of the mountaintop battlefield—the woman and the plant-man belonging to the Neo Marine who were already frozen in fear.He gave a helpless, bitter smile and growled in complaint."straw hat-ya, this is going to cost extra! ROOM: Tug-of-war!"Following his low shout, Ain and Binz, who were shaking like sieves at the edge of the battlefield, along with a large number of unconscious Neo Marine members nearby, saw their figures blur; the next second, they had swapped positions with the air surrounding the sunny!"Swish—!"Light and shadow flickered.Ain, Binz, and the others only felt their vision blur, and when they came to their senses, they had suddenly appeared on the deck of a pirate ship with a vastly different style!After a brief moment of shock, her instincts as a Marine elite made Ain react immediately!"Enemy attack! It's the Straw Hat Pirates!"She gave a sharp cry, ignoring the severe pain in her body, and prepared to strike at this group of pirates who had kidnapped them, despite her humiliation!However, someone was faster than her."Fufu, Marine lady, please don't be so rude on someone else's ship."An elegant and pleasant voice, yet one carrying a hint of danger, rang out.Nico Robin stood by the railing, her hands crossed over her chest."Mil Fleur: Gigantesco Mano!""Rustle, rustle—!"Countless arms grew wildly from the deck of the sunny like vines, transforming into two massive hands, intending to instantly bind these uninvited guests, Ain and Binz!But Ain was, after all, an elite who had followed Zephyr through a hundred battles!The moment the massive hands grabbed for her, she relied on her combat experience amidst the chaos to twist her body at an incredible angle, her right hand precisely touching one of the flowery hands reaching for her!"Rewind-Rewind Fruit! Go back!"She activated her trump card Devil Fruit ability!A strange pink light instantly spread out from the hand she had touched!That arm quickly withered and shrank, finally turning into a flurry of flower petals and disappearing.Immediately after, this eerie energy followed the invisible connection and acted directly upon Robin's main body!"Hm?!"Robin cried out in surprise as her body was uncontrollably enveloped by a soft pink light!On the deck, everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events.The light dissipated.The thirty-year-old archaeologist, who was full of mature, intellectual charm and exuded the ultimate aura of a mature woman in every movement, had disappeared.In her place was a young girl who looked about eighteen years old, her temperament slightly green, yet still exquisitely beautiful!Though her curves were still impressive, compared to before, she lacked a bit of that fully ripened fullness and had gained a bit more of a young girl's firmness and vitality.On that pretty face that always wore a composed smile, a perfectly timed look of surprise and curiosity now took over; those eyes, already deep, now held even more clarity and innocence.Her entire being exuded a unique and supreme charm that mixed a young girl's innocence with a mature woman's intellectual grace, enough to drive any man crazy!"Ro... Robin-chan?!?!"Usopp's eyes nearly popped out of his head, his mouth hanging open wide enough to fit an egg."Wow! So amazing! Is this a Devil Fruit?"Yamato, on the other hand, looked curious and even reached out a finger, wanting to poke the eighteen-year-old Robin's supple cheek."This is... the power of the Rewind-Rewind Fruit!"Law's face instantly darkened; he recognized this troublesome ability at a glance."ROOM: Tact!"He didn't bother wasting any more words; with a flick of his finger, kikoku instantly flew up and, at a speed Ain couldn't possibly react to, pressed against her neck!At the same time, an invisible force instantly bound Ain's entire body, rendering her unable to move."Change her back!" Law's voice was as cold as ice shards.Ain bit her full lips; though she was restrained, her eyes were still filled with stubbornness and defiance.However, at this tense moment.The person involved, who had just been de-aged, appeared exceptionally calm.The 18-year-old Robin gently moved her body, examining her whiter and more slender hands with great interest, her lips curling back into a playful smile."Fufu, no need to be in such a hurry, Tra-guy."Her voice was still pleasant, but it lacked a bit of its previous depth and gained a bit of a young girl's crispness."An 18-year-old body... it feels quite nice."As she spoke, she silently felt the changes in her body."My chest seems to have gotten a little smaller... but my waist is thinner! The Devil Fruit is truly a miraculous power!!!""I wonder if Luffy will like me like this... fufu..."Seeing that Robin herself didn't mind, Law didn't bother wasting any more words with the captive Ain.He shouted toward the cabin."Franky-ya!""SUPER! Leave it to me!"Franky rushed out of the cabin, holding a pair of gleaming Sea Stone handcuffs, and without a word, slapped them directly onto the defiant Ain.As for Binz and the other unconscious Neo Marinemembers, Law used his ability to pack them up with a look of disdain and sent them directly back to their own warship.The small commotion was thus settled.On the deck, the 18-year-old Robin walked with interest to the front of Ain, who was locked in Sea Stone handcuffs and looked full of despair and resentment; those clear yet deep eyes of hers flickered with an inscrutable light.
Chapter 420: The Strongest Enemy Z (Part 16)Saiken Island, at the peak of the volcano.Two world-shaking duels had completely torn apart the sky above this island.Straw Hat Luffy and the marine hero Garp, grandfather and grandson, were staging a scene of domestic violence to test growth.pirate hunter Zoro and former Fleet AdmiralSengoku, the swordsman and the Great Buddha, were engaged in a pure battle of the strong.Meanwhile, at the harbor at the foot of the mountain, the course of the story quietly shifted in an unforeseen direction.Aboard the thousand sunny's deck.A brief disturbance was forcibly quelled in an almost absurd manner.The top executive of the Neo Marine and Zephyr's most prized female disciple, Ain, was currently kneeling powerlessly on the deck, wearing a pair of Sea Stone handcuffs that glinted with a cold luster.Her beautiful face, which always carried an air of coldness and determination, was now filled with unacceptable humiliation and despair.She had been captured.She was easily taken prisoner by a group of pirates she looked down upon most, in a way she couldn't comprehend at all.However, the physical restraint was far less heavy than the blow to her spirit.Her gaze was fixed intensely, cutting through the chaotic battlefield and the volcanic ash drifting through the air, locking onto a distant patch of sea.There, a massive warship painted with the "NEO" logo was slowly turning its bow.That was her teacher's vessel.She could clearly see that familiar and towering figure standing at the bow.Teacher Zephyr!In Ain's eyes, a spark of hope was instantly rekindled!Teacher saw her! Teacher would definitely come to save her!She instinctively wanted to shout, to struggle, to tell her teacher she was here!However, in the next second, she saw a scene she would never forget, and one that would completely break her heart.——————————Aboard the NEO Marines flagship.Zephyr was covered in blood, and the massive mechanical arm "smash" made of Sea Stone was already riddled with cracks from the previous battle.He had just escaped Sengoku's entanglement and, taking advantage of the opening created by Zoro's interference, successfully returned to his ship."Teacher!""Teacher Zephyr, are you alright?!"His loyal subordinates rushed forward, their faces filled with worry and the relief of having survived a disaster.Zephyr waved his hand, indicating he was fine.His gaze immediately locked onto the peculiarly shaped lion-headed pirate ship in the distance.His Observation Haki clearly perceived Ain's presence.She had been caught.A bone-chilling killing intent uncontrollably surged from the deepest depths of Zephyr's heart!His eyes, clouded by hatred, instantly turned blood-red!"Everyone! Level one battle stations!""Main cannons aim for the Straw Hat Pirates! Blow them to pieces for me!!!"He instinctively let out a roar full of rage.However, the moment he gave the order, his movements suddenly stiffened.His gaze, crossing the vast distance, saw his female disciple kneeling on the deck, her face covered in tears, yet still looking at him with eyes full of hope.That look was so pure, so trusting.Just like many years ago, when those young recruits who had just joined the Marine viewed him as their life mentor and justice as their lifelong faith.But what happened to them in the end?They all died.Died in that damn pirate attack.Leaving only him behind, living on like a lonely ghost.Zephyr's body trembled imperceptibly.That soaring killing intent was instantly extinguished, as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head.He thought of what he was about to do.Go to Final Island and use the power rocks to detonate the world's volcanoes, completely burying this ocean.That was a road to hell, a dead end with no turning back.He was going to seek justice for his dead family and his dead students.To that end, he didn't mind making an enemy of the whole world or bearing the most evil of reputations.But what about Ain? What about Binz?What about these children who had unconditionally believed in and followed him from the very beginning?Their lives had only just begun.Their futures should have been so bright.Following me is a dead end in itself.Being captured by them, perhaps...Zephyr glanced at the Straw Hat kid at the mountain peak, who was currently clashing wildly with Garp, tearing the world apart.Then he looked at the green-haired swordsman covered in Oni Aura, who was stubbornly entangling Sengoku and forcing him into a position where he couldn't escape.Perhaps... for her, this is the best outcome instead.At least... she can still live on.A surge of immense sorrow and resolution flooded Zephyr's heart.He slowly turned around, turning his back to Ain's shocked and desperate gaze.Using all his strength to suppress the knife-like reluctance in his heart, he gave the final order in a voice devoid of emotion, cold to the extreme."All forces... proceed to Final Island!""Set sail!"The NEO Marines' warships slowly started up under the confused gazes of all the subordinates, thick black smoke billowing from the funnels.They didn't charge toward the sunny; instead, they resolutely sailed in the opposite direction, heading toward the vast distance.That retreating figure seemed so lonely and yet so... cold in Ain's vision, which was gradually blurring with tears."No..."Ain slumped on the deck, soul-crushed, letting out a sleep-talk-like cry of sorrow.Teacher... abandoned me?Why?Why won't you save me?Tears, like a burst dam, flooded from her beautiful purple eyes, sliding down her pale cheeks and dripping onto the cold deck.Immense sorrow and the pain of betrayal instantly consumed her completely.Just then.A clean handkerchief was gently offered to her by a slender, beautiful hand.Ain looked up blankly.A young face, yet one so beautiful it took her breath away, entered her sight.The newcomer was Nico Robin, who had just undergone a "rejuvenation."The eighteen-year-old body allowed her mature and intellectual charm to blend perfectly with the unique innocence of a young girl, radiating a fatal allure sufficient to drive any man wild."Abandoned by your own teacher, I see, Miss Marine."The corner of Robin's mouth curled into a playful, half-smiling arc. Her voice was crisp and pleasant, yet carried an unfathomable depth."It seems he wants you to live more than you imagined."As she spoke, her eyes, deep as the starry sky, looked Ain up and down with great interest.That gaze was like admiring a fine piece of art.She looked at Ain's beautiful, tear-streaked face and her devilish figure, which was heaving violently from anger, sorrow, and humiliation—a figure enough to make any woman jealous.Robin's gaze became somewhat inexplicable.'She really is a beautiful girl, with a great figure too...'The image of a certain money-grubbing Navigatoruncontrollably surfaced in her mind.'If Nami were here, she'd probably immediately calculate how many Berries she could get for selling her, and then throw her off the ship without hesitation, right? Hehe...'This mischievous thought made the smile on Robin's lips grow even deeper.Ain felt extremely uncomfortable under Robin's playful gaze, but Robin's words were like a key, suddenly opening a door in her chaotic thoughts.Teacher... wants me to live?So that's why... he intentionally didn't save me?Once this thought emerged, it grew wildly like weeds.However, before she could figure it out."Rumble, rumble, rumble—!!!"An unprecedented, terrifying muffled sound, seemingly from deep within the earth, suddenly came!The entire thousand sunny, along with the patch of sea it was in, began to shake violently!"What's going on?!"Usopp was startled by this sudden upheaval and let out a strange cry, clutching the main mast tightly."This vibration... it's coming from inside the volcano!"Trafalgar Law's expression instantly became incredibly grim!His Observation Haki clearly felt that inside the entire Saiken Island, a destructive and terrifying energy was being ignited!"It's the power rocks! The power rocks Zephyr set up beforehand were prematurely detonated by the combat energy of those monsters on the mountain peak!"Just as he finished speaking!"CRACK—!!!"The massive surface of the distant volcano suddenly began to swell and deform!Gigantic, terrifying cracks spread wildly across the mountain like a spiderweb!Immediately following, crimson, thick, and scalding magma erupted from those huge cracks like a burst dam, gushing out wildly with an unstoppable force!The sky was instantly dyed a doomsday-like dark red.Countless burning, house-sized boulders were thrown thousands of meters into the air by the terrifying explosive force, then rained down wildly in all directions like a meteor shower, trailing long tails of flame!Boom! Boom! Boom!Each giant rock hitting the sea surface stirred up soaring water vapor and towering waves!The destruction of Saiken Island had begun!"Waaah! It's the end of the world!!!"Bepo was so scared his tears shot out, and he hugged Yamato's lower leg, shivering."SUPER! The situation is bad!"Franky's expression also became incredibly solemn; he could feel the ocean beneath them boiling because of the volcanic eruption!"Hey! Luffy and Zoro-kun are still on the mountain!"Uta, behind Law, shouted anxiously."Don't worry about them!"Veins bulged on Law's forehead as he let out a hysterical roar toward the cabin."Franky-ya! Use the Wind Laser! Leave here immediately!"He stared fixedly toward the mountain peak, without a shred of worry in his eyes."Those two monsters don't need us to worry about them!"Although the others on the ship were anxious, hearing Law's words, the absolute trust they had in the two of them overrode their concern.That's right, that's Luffy and Zoro!The moment Franky rushed into the cabin, ready to activate the Wind Laser.The overture to destruction was completely played!
Chapter 421: The Strongest Enemy Z (Part 17)Doomsday has arrived."Rumble—!!!"The entire volcano seemed like an ancient behemoth awakening from its slumber, letting out an angry roar.Countless bottomless chasms split across the mountain's surface, and crimson magma hot enough to melt steel gushed out from the cracks like a bursting flood!The sky was dyed a despairing dark red."Run!!""It's the end of the world!!""Mama! Mama, where are you!!"The town instantly transformed into a living hell.Civilians fled in terror as cries, screams, and the thunderous sound of houses being crushed by volcanic rocks intertwined into a despairing symphony of death.Where could they run?The harbor had already been swallowed by the gushing magma. Their only hope, the newly repaired Sea Train, still sat quietly on the tracks awaiting final testing.Seeing a massive burning meteorite trailing black smoke about to smash the entire station and that sole hope into scrap metal...Despair as pale as death appeared on everyone's faces.At that critical moment.A lazy voice, sounding as if it hadn't woken up yet, abruptly rang out amidst the clamor of doomsday."Oh dear... honestly, making such a big fuss will be quite a hassle!"In the center of town, the man who had been lying on a bench snoring with an eye mask on had stood up at some unknown point.Former Marineford peak combat power, AdmiralAokiji, Kuzan.He took off his eye mask, rubbed his sleepy eyes, looked up at the hellish sky, and scratched his messy curly hair with some frustration.He just wanted to have a quiet vacation here and watch the Straw Hat boy's excitement along the way. How did it turn into this?"Can't be helped."He let out a long sigh. In those eyes that always carried a hint of daze, all laziness instantly vanished, replaced by an absolute zero like a ten-thousand-year glacier!He slowly took a step forward.Just that one step.An indescribable, terrifying chill that seemed capable of freezing the soul exploded outward with him as the center!"ICE AGE!!!"No extra movements, just a simple declaration.The ultimate chill transformed into a visible white storm, sweeping in all directions!Wherever that chill passed, time seemed to have its pause button pressed.The surging, roaring torrents of magma, the moment they touched the chill, didn't even have time to struggle before solidifying into pitch-black, strangely shaped rock sculptures.The rain of fire falling from the sky was frozen in mid-air, turning into countless massive ice spears glowing with an eerie red light, then falling helplessly to pierce the similarly frozen earth.The chill rushed out of the town and toward the sea.The churning waves and boiling seawater were completely frozen in the blink of an eye!Ten miles, twenty miles, thirty miles...In just a few breaths, the sea for dozens of miles around Saiken Island was completely frozen, turning into a vast, indestructible continent of ice!Sky, earth, ocean.The entire world seemed to have been pulled into an absolute ice age!Having done all this, Kuzan acted as if he had only performed a trivial task, putting his hands back into his pockets.He looked up at the peak of the volcano, which was still erupting but could no longer pose any threat to the town, a hint of anticipation curling at the corner of his mouth."Make an even bigger scene, Straw Hat boy.""Let me see just how much you can stir up this already decaying world."...Meanwhile, at the volcano's peak.This terrifying chill that had nearly frozen half the world naturally caught the attention of the four people currently in a fierce battle."This aura... it's that kid Kuzan!"Garp, while excitedly trading punches with Luffy, took a moment to look at the scene below. A 'just as I thought' smile appeared on his handsome old face."Hmph! Finally willing to make a move, are you?"Sengoku forced Zoro back with a palm strike, a complex expression on his golden Buddha face.With Kuzan stepping in to protect the civilians, he was naturally relieved, but the thought of the Admiral he once favored most now being a ronin who had left the Marine left a bitter taste in his mouth.Seizing this fleeting opportunity, a sharp light flashed in Luffy's eyes!He no longer held back in the slightest, nor did he enjoy the duel with his grandfather anymore."Grandpa, the game is over!"The aura on his body suddenly shifted. That red-gold Haoshoku lightning instantly became incredibly violent, as if it were about to set the entire sky ablaze!"Fist of White Thunder!!!"Without any warning, Luffy's figure vanished from the spot. The next second, he appeared above Garp's head!He threw a punch, and a golden ball of lightning, seemingly condensed from pure Sun God Fire, smashed down with the majestic divine power to judge all things!"What?!"Garp's pupils shrank violently. From this punch, he smelled a truly fatal threat!Without time for thought, he crossed his arms in front of him, pushing his Armament Haki to its absolute limit!"Boom—!!!"Golden light exploded!Garp was like a ball hit by a meteorite, letting out a groan that was both satisfied and painful as he once again turned into a shooting star, blasted fiercely toward the distant horizon!"Garp!!!"Sengoku was shocked at the sight and was about to rush over to give chase.However, a streak of golden lightning already blocked his path.Luffy's figure reappeared. He didn't even glance at Sengoku, simply lifting his right foot and delivering a casual kick toward Sengoku's massive Buddha body!That leg was likewise entwined with violent red-gold lightning!Alarm bells rang in Sengoku's mind. Not daring to be careless, he hurriedly raised a massive Buddha palm to block!"Bang!"Another loud crash as Sengoku's hundred-meter-tall Buddha body was kicked back repeatedly by the terrifying force contained in that strike!"Zoro, let's go!"Luffy shouted without looking back after finishing his move."Oh!"Zoro grinned and sheathed his swords, showing no lingering desire for battle.Luffy grabbed Zoro's arm, and the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's ability instantly activated!"Zzz-zap—!!!"The two turned into a streak of golden lightning that pierced the sky, vanishing from the volcano's peak. The next second, they appeared with pinpoint accuracy on the deck of the thousand sunny!Almost at the same moment their feet touched the ground!"Rumble, rumble, rumble—!!!!!"The volcano on Saiken Island finally met its final and most brilliant total eruption!Endless magma, as if to swallow the entire world, shot up from the crater, forming a massive mushroom cloud that pierced through heaven and earth!The ice continent Kuzan had created was as fragile as glass before this world-destroying power.The ice layer shattered and evaporated instantly, turning into a sky full of white mist.The entire Saiken Island was torn apart in the earth-shattering explosion and then slowly sank into the bottomless deep sea.A towering tsunami was stirred up by this force, turning into waves hundreds of meters high that swept in all directions!"Coup de Burst!!!"Amidst Franky's hoarse roar, the stern of the sunnyblasted out an immense amount of compressed air!The entire ship was like an arrow leaving a bow, or a lion soaring through destruction. Riding the massive thrust of the Wind Laser, it instantly flew into the air, broke through the oncoming towering waves, and sailed resolutely toward the distance against the backdrop of doomsday destruction!"Luffy!!!"As soon as the ship stabilized, a tearful scream rang out.Uta could no longer control her emotions. Like a swallow returning to the woods, she lunged into Luffy's arms, weeping with joy, her body trembling slightly from the lingering fear."Great... you're okay... *sob*... I was so worried about you..."Luffy felt the warmth and fragrance of the girl in his arms, a gentle smile appearing on his face.He gently stroked Uta's beautiful red and white hair, comforting her softly, "It's okay, haven't I come back?"His gaze, however, looked past the girl's shoulder toward the distance.That was the direction of Final Island.On the deck, the entire Straw Hat crew was present.They stood by the railing, looking at the Saiken Island sea area behind them, which had been completely turned into a living hell by the volcanic eruption and tsunami. Shock was written on everyone's faces.Ain, bound by Sea Stone, sat despondently on the deck.She had witnessed with her own eyes how those two monsters of the Straw Hat crew had maneuvered among legendary figures and then departed calmly as natural disaster struck.Just what kind of existence was this pirate crew?The 18-year-old Robin walked to her side, a playful smile on her lips, but her eyes were fixed on the distance as if talking to herself."A hero of the old era has walked toward his end in the most tragic and heroic way.""And a new era..."Her gaze fell upon the Captain who was holding Uta while gazing into the distance, her eyes sparkling with light."...is raising its curtain along with our voyage."
Chapter 422: The Strongest Enemy Z (Part 18)The thousand sunny rode the giant thrust of the Wind Laser, breaking free from the tsunami's grasp and sailing steadily under the deep blue night sky.Behind them was Saiken Island after its destruction, a living hell of boiling magma and seawater.Ahead was the boundless sea, glittering with starlight and as calm as a sapphire.Cold and heat, destruction and rebirth—around this small pirate ship, a clear boundary had formed.This boundary also cut through Ain's heart like a knife.She knelt weakly on the deck, those cold-glinting Sea Stone handcuffs constantly draining what little stamina she had left, as the chill seeped from her wrists into her very marrow.But the cold in her body couldn't compare to even a ten-thousandth of the cold in her heart.Her tear stains had dried, but her beautiful purple eyes were empty.In her mind, her teacher Zephyr's final, resolute command and the sight of the Flagship leaving without looking back echoed repeatedly.The night breeze blew, making her black hair, soaked with sweat and tears, a messy tangle.The tight Marine uniform clung to her body, outlining the perfect curves that were now limp from exhaustion yet still breathtaking.But now, she only felt a chill emanating from her soul and a bone-deep humiliation.Unlike the deathly silence on her side, the atmosphere on the ship was somewhat strangely... warm.Uta finally pulled back from Luffy's embrace, but her small hands still tightly gripped the corner of Luffy's clothes.On that stunningly beautiful face, a lingering blush remained; her large eyes stole glances at the man beside her, sometimes with worry and sometimes with admiration, her heart filled with the sweetness and relief of surviving a disaster.Luffy gave Uta's head a reassuring pat, a gentle gesture that made the girl's heart skip another beat.Then, his gaze turned toward the prisoner in the middle of the deck—Ain. His eyes, usually very clear, regained their usual purity."straw hat-ya —"Trafalgar Law, leaning against the bulwark, spoke coldly. He looked at Ain as if he were looking at a piece of lifeless cargo."How should we handle this woman? Hand her back to the Marine, or..."He reached out and made a slight throat-slitting gesture, his eyes piercingly cold.Hearing the word "handle," Ain's body suddenly stiffened, and she subconsciously straightened her back.Even as a prisoner, even abandoned by her teacher, her pride as a Marine elite would not allow her to show weakness before a group of pirates.'Just kill me!!!'She let out a silent scream in her heart.'Captured by pirates, abandoned by my teacher—I no longer have any reason to live!!!'However, Luffy didn't pay the slightest attention to Law's suggestion.He simply walked up to Ain, then squatted down to look her in the eye.His shadow instantly enveloped her entire being.A clean scent of a man, mixed with the smell of sunlight, dominantly invaded Ain's nose.This distance was too close...She was forced to look up at this face so close to hers, her heart pounding uncontrollably.She could clearly see her own pale and soulless face reflected in his eyes, which were as black as deep pools."You're Ain, right? Zephyr's... student."Luffy's voice was calm, as if stating a fact.Ain bit her full lower lip hard and stubbornly turned her head to the side, refusing to answer."Hey, don't waste your breath on her,"Law seemed a bit impatient."The Sea Stone will keep draining her stamina. Just lock her in the cabin for now."Luffy still ignored Law.His next move stunned everyone present.He reached out and directly grabbed the cold Sea Stone chain on Ain's wrists."Are you crazy?!?! You want to unlock her?!?!"Law shouted in shock, completely unable to understand his Captain's train of thought.Luffy didn't find a key and didn't bother looking for one.He simply grabbed the hard chain with both hands, and his arms were instantly covered in a layer of shiny black Armament Haki.To get better leverage, his body involuntarily leaned forward.In an instant, the distance between the two was closed to an incredibly intimate point.His warm breath, mixed with the faint scent of sweat from the battle, unceremoniously brushed against Ain's sensitive cheeks and neck.She could even clearly feel the terrifyingly hot energy radiating through the air from Luffy's tensed arm muscles.(⊙_⊙)Ain's body instantly froze like a statue.She subconsciously held her breath, her cheeks flushing from pale to a burning red.Her heart beat wildly in her ears like a drum, and all the blood in her body seemed to rush to her head at that moment, causing her brain to stall.What... what is he doing?!?!Just as that thought flashed by—"Crack!"A crisp sound of metal snapping rang out.Those incredibly hard Sea Stone handcuffs, specially made by Marineford, were actually snapped by Luffy using nothing but brute force.Luffy casually tossed the broken handcuffs onto the deck like trash, making a sharp "clatter."He looked at the stunned Ain, whose face was so red it looked like it might bleed, and gave her a wide, sun-like smile as if it were the most natural thing in the world."That should feel much better!!!"Ain stared blankly at her freed hands, the coldness of the Sea Stone still lingering on her wrists alongside the warmth left by Luffy's fingers when they accidentally touched her.She looked up again at Luffy's clear eyes, devoid of any impurity, and that silly yet warm smile, completely bewildered.Why... why did he let me go?Isn't he afraid I'll resist? Isn't he afraid I'll suddenly attack?Or... in his eyes, is my strength simply not worth worrying about?An unprecedented surge of... humiliation, confusion, shock, and a trace of a heartbeat she hadn't even noticed herself, crashed through her heart's defenses like a tsunami."I promised Kuzan I'd take care of you guys,"Luffy scratched his head and said with a somewhat embarrassed, silly grin."Though, I haven't brought him back yet.""..."Ain opened her mouth, but not a single word came out."Hungry?"Luffy stood up and naturally reached out his hand to her."Robin's about to cook! Her cooking is amazing! She's the GOAT!!!"
Chapter 423: The Strongest Enemy Z (Part 19)Luffy pulled the still-dazed Ain toward the brightly lit kitchen, leaving Law with a face that screamed "I don't know this idiot," and a group of crewmates on the deck watching the show.Inside the kitchen, under the warm lights, the aroma of food rushed over them all at once.Eighteen-year-old Robin was wearing a cute pink apron, humming a little tune while skillfully prepping ingredients.It had to be said that while Ain's ability was troublesome, the effect was frighteningly good.After being rejuvenated, Robin's figure was even more slender. Her tiny waist, which could be spanned with one hand, looked even more enticing against the cute bow tied behind her apron.Her once mature curves had become tight and full of youthful vitality, every movement radiating a different kind of charm.Seeing Luffy pull a beautiful woman inside, Robinstopped her work and gave him a smile.This smile held both the pure sweetness of an eighteen-year-old girl and a hint of a small, all-seeing cunning, as if she could see through one's heart; her charm was staggering."Captain-san, hard work in the battle. Dinner will be ready soon."Her voice was crisp and pleasant, like wind chimes in a mountain stream, tinkling softly."Robin! I'm starving! Is there meat?! I want the biggest piece!!!"Luffy shouted, letting go of Ain's hand and leaning in like a child."Of course there is."Robin smiled, put on thick gloves, and brought out a massive piece of roast meat from the giant oven, which was emitting an enticing aroma and sizzling with oil.As she cut the largest and most succulent piece for Luffy, she deliberately leaned forward slightly.At just the right angle, the contour of her firm, full chest flashed before Luffy's eyes.Then, holding the plate, she leaned close to Luffy's ear. Her warm breath brushed against his ear as she whispered in a voice as fragrant as orchids:"I prepared this specifically for you, so eat it all up."Luffy's ear felt a bit itchy from the breath, but all his attention was already captured by the roast meat on the plate. He agreed indistinctly, his saliva nearly dripping.This scene was seen clearly by Uta at the doorway.The world's number one songstress narrowed her beautiful purple eyes slightly, and her cute little mouth pouted involuntarily.A strong sense of crisis surged up.She immediately picked up a cup of chilled juice she had prepared earlier and ran to Luffy's side with light, quick steps, clumsily imitating Robin's manner as she handed the cup to Luffy.Because she got too close, her body leaned forward uncontrollably, and her soft form almost crashed directly into Luffy's arms."Luffy,"She blushed, her voice as small as a mosquito's buzz,"Drink... drink some water, don't choke."Standing at the kitchen door, Ain watched this startling scene of what could be called harem rivalry, feeling her worldview being shattered tonight.Is... is this the daily life of pirates?That intellectual and elegant Archaeologist... and this world-famous Singer... what exactly is their relationship with this Straw Hat kid?!?!"Luffy! I want meat too!!!"Before she could figure it out, the white-haired Yamato also ran over excitedly holding a large bowl of rice. She naturally sat down next to Luffy, completely oblivious to the strange and ambiguous atmosphere in the kitchen.Watching this group of people gathered around Luffy in harmony, lively and warm, Ain's heart was once again hit with a huge shock.This atmosphere was completely different from the strictly disciplined, order-driven, and tragic life of the Neo Marine she was used to.An indescribable emotion called envy quietly grew in the ruins of her heart.While she was dazed, a plate filled with food was handed to her.Robin had arrived by her side at some point and said with a smile:"Marine-san, you should eat some too. You won't have the energy to contemplate life on an empty stomach."Looking at the steaming food on the plate, Ain's nose tingled, and she felt the urge to cry again. o(╥﹏╥)oEver since her teacher defected from the Marines and rushed about for so-called justice, it had been a very, very long time since she had felt this kind of warmth called home...She silently took the plate and ate in small bites.The temperature of the food seemed to travel down her esophagus into her cold and broken heart.Pirate food... is actually warm...After dinner, everyone came to the deck to enjoy the rare peace after the storm.Ain hesitated for a long time before finally gathering her courage and walking over to the eighteen-year-old Robin, who was leaning against the railing looking at the stars."Um... Nico Robin..."She spoke, her voice still a bit stiff, but carrying a hint of hidden sincerity,"Thank you for the dinner. About your body... I can help you restore it."Hearing this, Robin turned her head.The Moonlight spilled generously onto her young and exquisite face, making her look unrealistically beautiful.She didn't answer immediately, but instead cast her gaze not far away toward her Captain, who was playing and frolicking with Usopp and Bepo. A hard-to-detect tenderness flashed in her dark eyes."No need."She chuckled and refused cleanly."An eighteen-year-old body feels quite novel. Besides..."She paused deliberately, turned back to look at Ain, and curled her lips into a mischievous smile.She leaned in a step closer and whispered in a seductive voice that only the two of them could hear:"...Don't you think our Captain-san might really like seeing me like this? It's quite interesting to change things up once in a while, isn't it?"These bold and blunt words were like a bolt of lightning exploding in Ain's mind!!!Shocked by this massive impact, she subconsciously took half a step back, her cheeks instantly turning bright red, redder than the sunset clouds.How... how could she dare to say such a thing?!?!She finally understood.The other party didn't just 'not care' about her age; she was enjoying this game of unique romantic interest with her beloved!We... are simply not from the same world.Ain thought despondently.The hatred I carry and the justice I uphold seem so... ridiculous and... insignificant in the face of their free-spirited, life-enjoying attitude.For the first time, she felt a violent shaking in everything she believed in.—————————Meanwhile.In a certain sea area of the New World, on the bridge of the grim NEO Marines flagship.Zephyr's tall figure stood silently in the center of the bridge like a quiet stone statue.His gaze was fixed intently on the red dot on the nautical chart, circled with a red marker, representing the Final Island."Listen, everyone."His raspy and weary voice echoed in the quiet bridge, clearly reaching everyone's ears."Final Island is the Marines' final line of defense. Borsalino, Aramaki, Fujitora... all the Marines' Top Combat Powers are waiting for me there. This is my final battle; it has nothing to do with you."He paused, his voice becoming even colder and harder."I order you to turn around immediately and leave this sea area. This is the final order I issue as your teacher."The bridge fell into a dead silence.Everyone looked at Zephyr's old and determined back, their eyes filled with confusion, sadness, and a hint of anger at being abandoned."Shua!"Binz was the first to break the silence.He suddenly rushed in front of Zephyr and knelt on one knee, his voice trembling violently from extreme agitation!!!"Teacher! We follow you not to survive in disgrace! We follow you for the justice you carry out!!!"His words were like a spark, instantly igniting everyone's emotions!!!"That's right!!!""We gave our lives to you long ago, Teacher!!!""If your destination is hell, then we will accompany you and turn hell upside down together!!!"One after another, the Neo Marine members rushed forward, kneeling on one knee without hesitation, clenching their right hands into fists and striking their chests forcefully, letting out a sky-shaking roar!!!In their eyes, there was no fear, only the fanaticism of following their faith until death!!!Zephyr kept his eyes tightly shut, his tall, scar-covered body trembling violently.A hot, elderly tear finally couldn't be held back and quietly slid down his weather-beaten face.He snapped his eyes open!!!In those eyes that were originally cloudy, a raging fire capable of burning everything was reignited!!!He slowly turned around, looking at these students who were willing to follow him to a dead end, looking at their young and resolute faces, and let out a final, tearful roar:"A bunch of... incorrigible fools!!!""Whole army! 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Chapter 424: The Strongest Enemy Z (Part 20)The night had grown deep.The hustle and bustle on the ship had long since subsided. After experiencing the excitement of the day, most of the crew members had already fallen asleep.In the luxurious bathroom, the air was misty with steam.Warm water cascaded down from the showerhead, washing over Nico Robin's fair, smooth skin.A wonderful fragrance permeated the air—the sweet scent of rose body wash perfectly blended with her own unique rose-like natural body fragrance in the humid air. The scent was enough to make any man's heart itch with desire.With her eyes closed and her snowy-white arms resting on the edge of the bathtub, she let the hot water wash away the exhaustion from her body.Several sparkling droplets of water hung from her long, curled eyelashes, trembling slightly with her breath.In her mind, scenes from the day were playing back repeatedly, like a movie.The scene of Uta throwing herself into Luffy's arms like a startled little bird, that exclusive intimacy, caused an emotion called a'sense of crisis' to sprout in her heart for the first time.The captured Marine officer, Ain—her incredibly beautiful face and devilish figure that could make any woman jealous—was like a thorn pricking her heart.Most importantly, she felt the love and desire for her Captain deep within her soul, overflowing like volcanic magma.With Nami away, the ship was missing its strongest competitor. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Uta's offensive was too fierce, and that Marine lady named Ain was definitely not someone easy to deal with. Who knew if she would be captured by the Captain's damn charm during the upcoming voyage.'The Captain is the sun; he deserves to possess all the radiance and should naturally be surrounded by all the flowers.'Robin thought silently to herself.'I alone cannot fully satisfy him...''But tonight, I must let him know, and let the women watching him on this ship know, who is the most indispensable, unique Black Rose by his side!!!'Once this thought arose, it could no longer be suppressed.She snapped her eyes open.In those eyes, which appeared exceptionally deep and bright amidst the steam, all composure and elegance had vanished, replaced by an unprecedented flame full of determination and possessiveness!!!She stood up from the bathtub.Sparkling water droplets slowly slid down her smooth, tight curves.There wasn't a hint of excess fat on her flat, firm abdomen; her slender waist traced a lethal curve, and further down were her youthful, perky, and rounded hips, along with those long, straight legs that looked like works of art.The firmness of youth and the charm of maturity—these two completely different temperaments perfectly merged on her body at this moment into a fatal temptation enough to drive any male creature mad.She picked up a soft bath towel and began to carefully dry her body, inch by inch.From her slender neck to her exquisite collarbones, and then to...Her movements were so serious and meticulous, as if she wasn't just drying her body, but performing a sacred sacrificial ritual before heading to a battlefield.After drying herself off, Robin didn't return to her own room. Instead, she walked barefoot, silently like a black cat under the moonlight, and slipped into Nami's walk-in closet.This was the dreamland for all the women on the sunny, filled with all kinds of beautiful clothes that Nami had scoured from all over the world.'Sorry, Nami.'A mischievous smile played at the corners of Robin's mouth.'I'll borrow your clothes for a bit. I'll definitely compensate you double next time.'In the deepest part of the wardrobe, she searched and found an exceptionally exquisitely wrapped gift box.She remembered that Nami had gritted her teeth and spent a fortune to buy this on a certain luxury island, keeping it hidden and saying she would wait for the most critical moment to wear it.Robin took a deep breath and opened the box.Inside the box lay a black lace nightgown.Calling it a nightgown was an understatement; it was more like a work of art pieced together from a few thin straps and a small amount of lace.The fabric was pitifully sparse, thin as a cicada's wing and nearly translucent. At key areas like the chest and lower body, incredibly exquisite Black Rose embroidery patterns provided the most ingenious concealment.That sense of 'concealment' and taboo, that design that flirted wildly on the edge of purity and depravity, was far more capable of arousing a man's most primitive desire for conquest than being completely naked.Robin changed into this 'ultimate weapon' and walked to the full-length mirror in the closet.The person in the mirror made even her own heart skip a beat.Youthfulness and charm coexisted; purity and seductiveness lived together.On her gorgeous face was a hint of worldly innocence, yet this scantily-clad nightgown outlined her exquisite figure—somewhere between a young girl and a mature woman—to the fullest, radiating a lethal allure.She faced the mirror and practiced a smile she thought best showcased her charm—one that carried a hint of shyness but was full of initiative and temptation.Then, she took a deep breath as if she had made a firm decision, turned resolutely, and walked barefoot, step by step, toward the Captain's quarters at the stern.The corridor late at night was silent, with only her small, delicate feet stepping on the cool wooden floor, making sounds so faint they were almost inaudible.Her heart was pounding like a drum.Finally, she arrived before that familiar door.She raised her slender, beautiful hand with neatly trimmed nails and tapped lightly on the door three times."Knock, knock, knock.""Who is it?"From inside the room, Luffy's somewhat sleepy and muffled voice soon drifted out.Robin didn't answer, just waited quietly.*Creak—*The door was pulled open a crack from the inside.Luffy was wearing only a pair of loose shorts, his lean and powerful upper body bare. His messy hair indicated he had likely just been asleep.When he saw clearly that the person standing outside was Robin—and a Robin dressed so 'lightly'—he was momentarily stunned.This was the moment!!!Robin didn't say a word. In the instant Luffy was dazed, she moved like a boneless cat, her soft body turning sideways as she squeezed through the gap in the door.The first thing she did was reach back and *click* the door shut, locking it completely!"Robin? You..."Before Luffy could finish his sentence, his lips were tightly blocked by two soft petals that carried the fresh fragrance of a bath but felt somewhat cool due to nervousness.Robin stood on her tiptoes, her snowy-white arms tightly encircling Luffy's neck, pressing her incredibly soft body against him without reservation!She offered a deep kiss that left no room for escape, filled with aggression and possessiveness.This kiss was unpracticed, yet incredibly bold.Her lips were very soft, with a hint of trembling. Her kissing technique wasn't particularly sophisticated, but that restless tip of her tongue carried an indomitable resolve,prying open his teeth and greedily drinking in the scent that belonged only to him, a scent she was so obsessed with she couldn't help herself.Luffy's brain instantly short-circuited.Immediately following, a primitive flame, as if it would burn his very soul to ashes, exploded from his lower abdomen and instantly swept through his entire body!Almost out of instinct, he took the initiative!His strong, powerful arms wrapped around Robin's slender waist, which he could almost hold in one hand, and pulled her fiercely into his embrace, making her soft body press tightly against his without leaving a single gap!At the same time, he deepened the kiss!'Robin... she smells so good... so soft...'This was the only thought in Luffy's mind.It was unknown how long it took before the two of them finally separated, panting for breath.Robin's beautiful face was already so red it looked like it could bleed. Her deep eyes were now glistening and hazy as if they could drip water, yet she still stared at Luffy intently with a hint of stubbornness."Captain..."She spoke, her voice incredibly hoarse, even carrying a hint of aggrieved sobbing."I missed you so much... since the daytime, I've just... missed you so much..."As she spoke, she began to tease Luffy.*Boom!!!*Luffy felt the volcano inside him completely explode at this moment!"Robin!"He scooped up the seductive temptress in his arms and strode toward the wall, then heavily pressed her against the cold door panel!He lowered his head, about to kiss those tempting red lips again!Success!!!Feeling the scorching heat from the Captain as if he were about to melt her, Robin felt a surge of wild joy in her heart. She closed her beautiful eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, preparing to welcome the Captain's imminent, storm-like plunder.The temperature in the room rose sharply at this moment, and the air was filled with the sweet, cloying scent of hormones and desire intertwined.However, at this critical juncture, when the arrow was on the string and everything was about to fall into place."Knock! Knock! Knock!"A series of urgent, forceful, and determined knocks sounded without warning!!!The knocking was so forceful that Robin, who was pressed against the door, felt her back go numb from the vibrations.Immediately following, a soft yet exceptionally firm young girl's voice came from outside the door!"Luffy! Are you in there? Open the door! I know you're in there!"It was Uta!!!Luffy's movement to kiss her instantly froze.Robin froze too.The wild joy, shyness, and charm on her face instantly solidified at this moment, turning into an extremely strange and indescribable expression.'This little girl...'Robin's mind went blank.'Did she time this perfectly?!'The knocking outside continued, each one more forceful and persistent than the last."Luffy! I have something very, very important to tell you! It's about the New Era... about our future! Open the door!"Uta's voice was full of stubbornness, as if she wouldn't stop until she achieved her goal.Inside the room, Luffy and Robin stared at each other, maintaining an extremely ambiguous posture. The atmosphere reached a peak of awkwardness.Luffy glanced at the door that was being pounded with 'thuds'.Then he looked down at Robin in his arms—her clothes disheveled, the blush on her face not yet faded, looking at him with a resentful yet amused gaze.On that face that always wore a confident smile, a rare look of predicament appeared.Seeing him like this, Robin's slight displeasure at having her good moment interrupted vanished instantly.The curve at the corner of her mouth became playful once again.She extended her snowy-white index finger and lightly touched Luffy's lips, stopping his intention to speak.Then, she leaned in close to his ear, her breath like orchids, and said in a soft laugh that only the two of them could hear:"Captain, it seems... tonight is going to be a very lively night.""Should we... also let that impatient little sparrow outside come in?"
Chapter 425: The Strongest Enemy Z (21)Listening to Robin's words, full of charm and playfulness, Luffy sighed.He looked at Uta outside the door, who was nearly smashing the door panel because she hadn't received a response, and then at the Black Fairy in his arms, whose clothes weren't even on properly, whose eyes were incredibly seductive, and who seemed unafraid of making things worse. He felt that the current situation was more complicated and headache-inducing than facing three of the Four Emperors at once.Under Robin's smiling gaze, he ultimately lost.He carefully lifted Robin off him, straightened her black nightgown—which was practically like wearing nothing at all—and then walked over somewhat helplessly to open the door.Outside, Uta stood there stiffly.The moment the door opened and she saw it was her beloved Luffy, her face was just about to break into a wide smile.But in the next second, her gaze passed over Luffy's shoulder and into the room, landing on Nico Robin. Robin was leaning lazily against the wall, wearing only a black lace nightgown, her hair slightly messy, and a playful, victorious smile lingering on her lips.In that instant, the smile on Uta's face froze.The color drained from her face in a single second, leaving her deathly pale. Her soft little hands, tightly clutching the hem of her clothes, began to tremble uncontrollably.She naturally recognized the nightgown Robin was wearing.It was Nami's rare treasure.And now, it was on Robin.Then she saw Robin's languid appearance, as if she had just emerged from a fierce battle, and Luffy's bare, muscular torso, which still bore a faint, suggestive flush...An answer that made Uta's heart break until she couldn't breathe was already obvious."Ro... Sister Robin..."Her voice was trembling, thick with a nasal tone and an incredulous sob."You... why are you here?""Hehe..."Robin elegantly twirled a stray lock of long black hair around her finger and walked over with a cat-like stride, answering with a smile:"I was naturally discussing some 'academic topics' with our Captain that can only be conducted late at night."She deliberately emphasized the words "academic topics." The ambiguity and suggestion in her tone were like a small hammer, striking heavily against Uta's heart.Am I... still too late...?Her eyes instantly reddened, and large teardrops welled up, looking as if they would burst through at any moment.But she didn't back down.She remembered the advice Robin had given her in the kitchen earlier that day, and she remembered her love for Luffy, for which she would gamble everything.She couldn't just give up like this!!Uta bit her lower lip hard, nearly drawing blood from the soft flesh. She took a deep breath and, using all her strength, puffed out her exceptionally full chest—the result of her excellent development—and squeezed past Luffy like a furious little beast!In an instant, the positions in the room formed an incredibly subtle, powder-keg-like equilateral triangle.The air seemed to freeze.Luffy looked from one to the other, habitually scratching his head, feeling as if his brain was completely overwhelmed.He would rather go to Final Island right now and fight three Admirals at once than face this bizarre scene.Finally, it was Uta who broke the silence.Summoning the greatest courage of her life, she raised her head and looked directly at Robin with her clear, bright purple eyes, which were brimming with tears. In a trembling yet incredibly firm voice, she said word by word:"Sister Robin, I know... I know everything.""But... tonight, can you... let me have him?""Just for one night!!"Fearing Robin's refusal, she hurriedly added. Her small face, already flushed with excitement, turned so red it looked like it might bleed."Because... because this is my... first time..."Her voice grew smaller and smaller until it was almost inaudible, yet it still reached the ears of the other two in the room clearly."I don't want... I don't want to share... this most important time with anyone else..."At the mention of the "first time," an imperceptible flicker of surprise crossed Robin's habitually smiling eyes, but it quickly turned into understanding and even deeper playfulness."Hehehe... what a cute and persistent little girl."She laughed, her whole body trembling, her full bosom heaving with her breath, making Luffy's throat go a bit dry.Robin walked up to Uta and reached out a hand as fair as jade, like a gentle older sister, helping her tidy her long red-and-white hair, which had become a bit messy from running too fast.Then, she leaned down, close to Uta's flushed ear, and whispered in a very low, seductive voice:"But, are you really prepared?""Our Captain isn't an ordinary man. His stamina... is like the sun in the sky, inexhaustible."Before Uta could react, Robin dropped another bombshell."Let me tell you a secret,"Her voice dropped even lower, carrying a hint of mystery as if sharing a bedroom secret,"Back in Dressrosa, Nami and I teamed up... but in that battle that lasted all night, we ended up having to throw down our armor and raise the white flag in surrender.""Boom!!!"This statement, with enough information to make any innocent girl crash on the spot, was like a billion-volt lightning strike hitting Uta's brain.Her mind buzzed, instantly going blank. Her small face turned red, then white, then red again, as colorful as a palette.All night?!Sister Robin and Nami teamed up?!She felt her worldview being completely overturned at that moment.Whether she could even last an hour... was a question...But the arrow was on the string; there was no turning back!!At the thought of Luffy and her heavy love, a surge of inexplicable courage welled up from her heart once more.She raised her head stubbornly, meeting Robin's smiling eyes with a look that was almost tragic, as if she were risking everything. Gritting her teeth, she said:"I... I'm ready!!"Seeing her cute yet pitiful appearance, Robin finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.She shook her head and took a step back, clearing the path to Luffy for Uta."Alright, alright. Since you've said so, I'll give you this face today."She turned elegantly and walked toward the door with light steps.Before opening the door, she looked back and playfully winked at Luffy, who was still standing there in a daze. She mouthed three words to him:"Be gentle."Then, she opened the door and left decisively, thoughtfully closing it behind her."Creak—"The soft sound of the door closing was like a switch, instantly making the atmosphere in the room incredibly suggestive and tense.In the air, it seemed only the two of them's audible heartbeats remained.Uta kept her head down, her hands clutching the hem of her clothes in nervousness. The Performance Outfit she had carefully chosen for tonight—a blend of cute and sexy—was wrinkled by her grip.She didn't dare look at Luffy, feeling her cheeks were hot enough to fry an egg.Luffy walked up to her, remained silent for a moment, and then reached out, using his fingertips to gently lift her small chin so she would look at him.In his eyes, there was none of his usual playfulness or flightiness, nor the desire and fire he had shown toward Robin earlier. Only endless tenderness and seriousness, like the deep sea, remained."Uta, have you really... made up your mind?"He confirmed one last time, seriously and solemnly.Looking into those eyes, so gentle they could drown a person, all of Uta's nervousness, fear, and shyness vanished in an instant.She nodded heavily as her answer.Then, she took the initiative to stand on her tiptoes, closed her eyes, and pressed her soft lips, carrying a maiden's fragrance, against his.The kiss was raw and clumsy; her teeth even bumped against his due to nervousness, making a slight "clack" sound.But this kiss was filled with a young girl's passionate love, risking everything and charging forward.Luffy sighed deeply in his heart.He took the initiative, sweeping the girl up in his arms and walking toward the large double bed in the room.He laid her down gently and tenderly on the soft bed, then leaned over.With his movements, Uta's beautiful Performance Outfit made a crisp "rip" sound, turning into colorful butterflies scattered across the white sheets."Sorry, I... don't really know how to take this off." Luffy scratched his head, a bit embarrassed.Uta was so ashamed she buried her face in the pillow, not daring to speak.She closed her eyes, feeling Luffy's large, calloused hands wandering clumsily yet gently over her smooth skin.His kisses moved from her lips to her small earlobes, then to her delicate neck... making her feel as if her body no longer belonged to her.So warm...Is this Luffy's warmth...?"What's wrong? Are you okay?"Luffy's voice was full of concern.Uta shook her head, holding back the tears welling in her eyes. She reached out her arms and used all her strength to hug his neck tighter."No... it's fine."She buried her face in his chest and whispered in his ear with a tearful yet incredibly firm voice:"Luffy..."Hearing this invitation full of trust and devotion, Luffy took a deep breath and no longer hesitated....The lights in the room seemed to sense the girl's shyness and quietly went out at that moment.The moon outside shyly hid behind thick clouds.The night became incredibly deep.Only the girl's irrepressible sounds, tinged with a hint of pain, remained in the quiet Captain's Cabin, weaving together into a unique movement belonging to the beginning of life.Who knows how much time passed.Perhaps it was only an hour, or perhaps as long as a century.The moon finally peeked out from behind the clouds again.The bright Moonlight filtered through the gaps in the window like a veil, spilling onto the messy double bed.Uta, like a tired kitten that had finally found a harbor, was curled up in Luffy's arms, fast asleep.A crystal-clear tear still hung from the corner of her eye, but on her beautiful face, the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned in a happy smile.Luffy looked down tenderly at the pure sleeping face in his arms.The young girl, experiencing intimacy for the first time, had a very delicate body; after just one time, she had already exhausted all her strength.His gaze inadvertently swept across the bed beneath them.On the white sheets, a bright red plum blossom was blooming.Was this... Uta's first time?In Luffy's heart, a surge of an unprecedented emotion called responsibility welled up, along with a heartfelt pity for the girl in his arms.He carefully pulled up the quilt and gently covered her, fearing that even the slightest movement would disturb her sweet dreams.However, his own body was far from being pacified.As a Sun God with a constitution far beyond that of an ordinary person, those extremely gentle movements just now weren't even an appetizer to him.A feverish flame still ran wild throughout his body.So hot... hold it in... it's Uta's first time, her body can't take it; I absolutely cannot trouble her anymore.He tried hard, using his powerful willpower to suppress the restlessness within him.However, just then..."Creak—"An extremely faint sound of a door being pushed open echoed in the silent room.A beautiful black figure, like a fairy strolling under the moon, walked in silently.It was Nico Robin, who had returned.She looked at Luffy on the bed, who was struggling to suppress his desires and looking quite pained, then at the sleeping Uta in his arms. A triumphant, soul-stirring smile curled her lips.
Chapter 426: The Strongest Enemy Z (22)Robin leaned leisurely against the doorframe, her snow-white arms crossed over her chest. Moonlight traced a graceful silhouette for her, like a quiet piece of art, full of silent charm.Her gaze carried a hint of a smile that saw through everything, flowing like water and landing on the man on the bed who seemed to be struggling with his own heart."Robin? Why... are you back?"Luffy's voice carried a bit of confusion, and a hint of relief that he hadn't even noticed himself.The aftershocks in his heart hadn't subsided yet. In his arms was that delicate flower that had just bloomed for the first time and was already sleeping soundly.He felt as if he were under a calm sea, where undercurrents surged, and every second was a sweet ordeal.Robin's appearance was like a bright moon cast into this sea, bringing a different kind of light and gravity."Hehe..."Robin let out a string of silvery laughter. She walked over with elegant cat-like steps, like a mistress inspecting her own garden.Her gaze first swept over the patch of crimson on the sheets that symbolized the first blooming of a flower, and the smile in her eyes deepened.Then, she looked at Luffy, her bottomless eyes full of the cunning of someone who knew everything."Of course, I'm here to appreciate... the dawn of this New World."She spoke with hidden meaning, "It seems our little star singer has already finished singing her most moving overture."Her voice was soft, yet like a feather, it precisely tickled the itchiest part of Luffy's heart.As she spoke, she subconsciously pressed her long, jade-like legs together, as if reminiscing about the intermittent and melodious singing coming from the room next door.That singing had long since cast ripples in her calm heart.Her heart was also like a spring river at high tide, just waiting for the moon to rise above the willow branches.Robin walked to the bedside and leaned over gracefully. The nightgown woven from Moonlightand shadow traced a deep curve in front of her that invited wild imagination.She brought her face, which combined the purity of a young girl with the charm of a mature woman, close to Luffy's ear.Her warm breath, carrying the fragrance of night roses, brushed against his sensitive ear like the gentlest breeze."Looking at Mr. Captain, it seems the storm in your heart hasn't subsided yet?"Her voice was full of seduction, like the whisper of the snake in Eden."Do you need Big Sister to play the next movement of this symphony for you?"Before Luffy could answer, she added with a light laugh, in a matter-of-fact tone that carried a hint of righteousness:"After all, while the blooming of a single flower is brilliant, it's only when a cluster of flowers dance together that the garden truly feels like spring, isn't it, Captain?"Looking at this face that was charming whether angry or happy, with eyes like silk, smelling the deadly fragrance on her body, and hearing this shameless speech that packaged strong possessiveness as selfless devotion...Luffy felt the string in his heart called restraint snap completely with a "ping".He no longer suppressed himself, no longer endured.Like a tiger turning over, he pulled this black fairy, who had offered herself as a sacrifice, into his arms and then slowly pressed down on her like a mountain.The night outside grew deeper, as if even the moon had shyly hidden behind the clouds.In the room, only two intertwined, rapid, and burning breaths remained, composing a movement titled "Sinking" that belonged only to this moment....When the first ray of dawn turned into a golden thread and quietly slipped into the Captain's quarters, it illuminated the poem left behind after a night of wind and rain.The crumpled sheets were like a beach washed by waves, and the scattered clothes were shells left behind after the tide receded.The air was still filled with the slightly sweet and bloody fresh scent of grass and soil after the rain.As the center of this storm, the sun was still the sun, radiating light without showing the slightest sign of fatigue.He leaned against the headboard feeling refreshed, feeling like he had endless strength as if he could go fight Kaido for another three hundred rounds right now.And on his left, the night rose that had bloomed wantonly last night was now lazily stretching its petals.Her eyes were glazed, as if she were still immersed in that deep and long dream from last night."I miscalculated..."Robin let out a powerless wail in her heart. o(╥﹏╥)o"Seriously overestimated the water storage capacity of this body... and seriously underestimated... the bottomless depth of... the Captain's ocean..."In sharp contrast to her laziness was the daisy on the other side of the bed, bathed in the morning light and covered in translucent dewdrops.Uta stretched a long, satisfying stretch, feeling comfortable and refreshed all over.Last night, the gentle spring rain had only been a taste, allowing her, a budding flower, to safely pass through the initial blooming before falling into a sweet sleep in tranquility.At this moment, she didn't feel tired at all; instead, because she had been nourished by love, she appeared even more delicate and dripping with charm, full of the joy of new life breaking through the soil.She opened her sleepy eyes and, at first glance, saw her radiant sun."Ah..."Uta let out a low cry of surprise, her small face turning red instantly.The shameful images from last night flooded into her mind uncontrollably, making her both shy and happy. Like a kitten, she proactively snuggled into Luffy's arms, seeking the warmth and scent that made her feel safe and obsessed.In Luffy's arms, she rubbed against him contentedly like a small animal.A vine that has just tasted sweet rain always has the most instinctive desire for sunlight.She felt as if a seed in her body had completely awakened and sprouted at this moment.She became bolder.She sat up from Luffy's arms and, right in front of him, without any avoidance, stretched a long, youthful, and energetic stretch.This movement presented her youthful curves, which looked even more alluring after a night of nourishment, in front of Luffy like an unfolding scroll."Luffy~"She turned her head and gave Luffy a smile so sweet it could melt honey, her voice carrying the characteristic laziness of the morning and a hint of deliberate charm."Good morning~"The tide that had just subsided, looking at the delicate flower bathed in the morning light, seemed... to show signs of returning.'No way...' Luffy let out a happy wail in his heart.Uta noticed the subtle change in his expression. In her beautiful purple eyes, a flash of a girl's shy joy and a hint of triumphant cunning passed through.She won! In this war over the ownership of the sun, she, Uta, had the last laugh!She no longer hesitated. Like a newborn vine with an instinctive longing for sunlight, she actively entwined herself around him again, seeking the light and heat of the new day in the purest posture."Ohho~"A little devil-like charming hum escaped softly from her throat, announcing that the movement of the new day had begun.The bed once again let out a rhythmic soft groan.On the other side of the bed, Robin, who had finally managed to gather a bit of strength and was about to close her eyes for a nap, was completely disturbed by this sudden movement.'This little girl...'She forced open a slit of her eyes, looked at the tireless vine and the sun that refused no one, and let out a desperate cry in her heart.'Is her vitality... also that of a monster?!'Robin frowned her delicate brows irritably, turned over with her back to the vibrant spring scene, and then stretched out her limp and weak arm, pulled over the quilt, and tightly covered her head.At the same time, a blurred, resentful mumble came from her mouth:"The spring night is short and the sun rises high; the King's... energy is simply too great..."
Chapter 427: The Strongest Enemy, Z (Part 23)The sun was high in the sky.In the air of the Captain's quarters, a faint, lingering scent of intimacy remained.As the sole victor of this war, Monkey D. Luffy,...was sitting cross-legged on the bed, full of energy... and letting out a massive yawn.Uta clung to him like an octopus, pressing her soft and vibrant body tightly against him."Luffy~ Good morning~ Are you satisfied?!"Her voice carried the grogginess of someone just waking up, mixed with an irrepressible, sugary sweetness and charm of a victor.Hearing that youthful and energetic voice, Robin's resentment, which had been brewing all morning, instantly reached its peak.She shot a strained glance at the little girl who was acting so spoiled and struggled to sit up in bed.However, the moment she exerted herself, a sharp, piercing ache shot through her waist, causing her to gasp. Her body went limp, and she slumped back down heavily.'That damn brat...'Robin wailed inwardly with frustration.'Is youth... really such an advantage? No, even if I lost physically, I absolutely cannot lose in terms of presence!!!'"Ah, I'm so hungry!!!"Luffy patted his stomach, completely oblivious to the volatile undercurrent between the two women beside him; all he wanted right now was to eat.Hearing the Captain's command to eat, Utaimmediately hopped off the bed with great eagerness.Her bare little feet stepped onto the cold wooden floor, yet she didn't feel the chill at all.From the pile of shredded fabric on the floor, she hurriedly scavenged Luffy's red vest and blue shorts, handing them over with a blushing face, like a young wife attending to her husband.Seeing this, how could Robin let her steal the spotlight?Gritting her teeth, she forced her aching body—which felt like it was falling apart—upright.As she moved, the thin blanket slipped from her smooth shoulders, revealing skin so white it was dazzling.From the other side of the bed, she gracefully picked up Luffy's straw hat and spoke in a voice three times sweeter than Uta's:"Captain~ You mustn't forget your hat~"A silent war over the status of the Primary Wifecompletely erupted during this simple dressing ritual!!!Blushing, Uta helped Luffy into his vest, her small hands inadvertently brushing across his firm chest.Robin, enduring the sharp pain in her waist, moved behind Luffy and stood on her tiptoes to straighten his messy collar, her warm fingertips unconsciously grazing his sensitive neck.The two women's gazes met fiercely in the air, clashing and sending off crackling sparks.'Hmph, Sister Robin, you're already out! From today on, Luffy belongs to me alone!' Utatriumphantly declared in her heart.'Hehe, what a naive little girl,'Robin replied with a composed smile,'the war has only just begun.'"I say, you two..."Luffy felt a bit ticklish from being'served' on both sides. He threw on his clothes haphazardly, put on his hat, and shouted,"Hurry up! I'm starving! Let's go eat already!!!"With that, he was the first to burst out of the room.Uta followed close behind with light steps, like a victorious little swan.When Robin tried to get out of bed, her legs buckled, and she nearly collapsed to the floor. Fortunately, she was quick enough to grab the edge of the bed, saving herself from a humiliating fall.Quietly rubbing her lower back, she slowly, step by step, followed behind the Shameless Couple.When the suggestive trio walked into the galley, they found everyone else already there.Moreover, the atmosphere was exceptionally quiet—eerily so.Their ship's doctor and Chief Strategist, the 'Surgeon of Death' Trafalgar Law, sat at the head of the table with a face as black as the bottom of a pot.He held a cup of coffee, his gaze like a poison-tipped scalpel, coldly piercing the swaying Luffy as he approached.Before him, the long dining table was covered with... breakfast that had gone completely cold."Oh? Isn't this our busy Captain, who spent the whole night working hard for the team's future?"Law set down his coffee cup, the bottom hitting the table with a sharp 'clack.'He spoke with a fake smile, his tone dripping with sarcasm."I thought the Captain's quarters had been invaded by some powerful enemy and completely fallen.""I was just about to have Franky modify the Wind Laser for a physical demolition to rescue our great Captain."His gaze, like a precision scanner, swept back and forth between the radiant, triumphant Uta and Robin, who was walking awkwardly and occasionally clutching her waist."It seems the Captain... must have worked very hard last night? Truly admirable, superhuman stamina."Uta couldn't handle such adult-themed teasing; her face instantly turned as red as a ripe apple, and she shyly ducked behind Luffy, too embarrassed to show her face. o(*////▽////*)qRobin, however, was a seasoned veteran. Instead of being annoyed, she gave Law a charming, seductive smile, as if to say:"That's right, it's exactly what you're thinking. Jealous?"Sitting at the table, Franky struck his signature'SUPER' pose. He pushed up his sunglasses and laughed loudly:"Looks like our Captain also had a SUPER battle last night! That's our Captain for you!!!"On the other side, Yamato completely missed the deeper meaning. She simply saw Luffy arrive and excitedly picked up her large bowl, moving closer:"Luffy! Did you go somewhere to train last night? You seem even more energetic! Come eat, and after we're done, let's have another match!!!"Only the Mosshead swordsman in the corner, who had been resting with his eyes closed, seemed completely uninterested, remaining immersed in his own world.The captured Marine officer, Ain, sat alone in the corner furthest from everyone else.She had hardly slept all night.When she saw Luffy, Robin, and Uta walking out of the Captain's quarters together; when she saw the starkly different states Robin and Uta were in; and when she heard Law's blatant, mocking, and suggestive words...She understood instantly what kind of absurd and debauched things had happened on this ship last night!!!She gripped her fork tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force.Is this... the world of pirates???That seemingly innocent and harmless Straw Hatkid... he actually... actually with two women at the same time...A sense of absurdity and humiliation crashed over her like a tsunami, completely overwhelming her reason."Oh!!! Did you make this food, Law? It's cold, but it still looks delicious!"As the culprit at the center of the storm, Luffycompletely ignored the strange atmosphere in the galley and everyone's complicated looks.Like a beast that hadn't eaten for three days, he grabbed a sandwich and shoved it into his mouth, mumbling praises.A vein popped on Law's forehead (#`dish´); he felt his blood pressure skyrocketing.But in the end, he sighed helplessly. He had chosen this Captain himself, and he had to see it through to the end, no matter how difficult."After you finish eating, head to the deck."Law's voice grew cold, carrying an authoritative tone that brooked no refusal."That Marine woman has something to discuss with you."His serious tone immediately caused the previously light and gossipy atmosphere in the galley to turn solemn.
Chapter 428: The Strongest Enemy Z (Part 24)Luffy, having eaten and drunk his fill, arrived on the deck of the thousand sunny with a hint of doubt.Ain was standing alone at the bow of the ship.The early morning sea breeze blew through her beautiful long black hair, tracing messy yet somewhat lovely arcs in the air.Her tight Marine uniform outlined her thin and stubborn back; under the bright sun, she looked particularly lonely and fragile.Luffy walked up behind her without saying a word, simply imitating her by leaning his hands on the railing, quietly watching the shimmering, boundless sea in the distance.Ain turned around.She hadn't slept all night, and there were faint dark circles under her beautiful purple eyes, but this didn't diminish the brightness of her gaze at all.Those eyes were frighteningly bright, as if they were burning with her very life and soul.'There's no time left to hesitate!'She issued a final ultimatum to herself in her heart.'Dignity, pride, everything I hold dear... compared to Teacher's life, they are worth nothing at all!''Even... even if I have to beg a pirate like a dog... I won't hesitate!'Under Luffy's somewhat surprised gaze, Ain's knees, encased in high-heeled boots, suddenly buckled.Just like that, she knelt straight down before him, completely devoid of dignity!!!"Luffy... Lord!!!"She looked up with her pale and stunningly beautiful face; the tears accumulated over the night finally fell uncontrollably, surging from her eyes at this moment."I... I have a request... I beg of you!!!"Her kneeling posture forced her already tight white uniform to stretch, pulling a perfect curve full of a sense of shame from her full chest to her flat abdomen and down to her rounded thighs.Tears streamed down her tragic yet beautiful face, making her look like a rose about to be shredded by the wind, evoking deep pity."I know... my request... is extremely excessive..."She sobbed, her voice trembling violently due to her intense emotional fluctuations."To ask an Emperor's crew to directly confront the Marines' highest combat power for the sake of a... Marine who has long been abandoned by the era... it's simply a fantasy...""But... this is the only way! Teacher... he will be killed!!! I can't... I can't just stand by and watch him go to his death!!!"Luffy just watched her quietly. In those black eyes, there were no extra emotions, only a bottomless calm.His silence was like a giant boulder pressing down on Ain's heart, making her feel a desperate sense of suffocation.She knew she had to bring out... her final bargaining chip.Ain bit her lip, as if using every ounce of her strength.She raised her tear-streaked face, her gaze filled with humiliation, tragedy, determination, and a hint of reckless allure that she hadn't even noticed herself.She stared fixedly at Luffy and, word by word, spoke the sentence that would gamble everything for the rest of her life:"As long as... as long as you can agree to rescue Teacher Zephyr and Binz...""Everything of mine... will belong to you...""My loyalty, my ability, my heart... even~~~"She closed her eyes in pain, tears flowing even harder, her voice as soft as a dream yet clearly reaching Luffy's ears."...even including this body of mine... whatever you want to do to me... you can... I beg of you~~~"After saying this, it was as if all her strength and soul had been drained away.She lowered her once incredibly proud head and slammed her forehead heavily against the cold, hard deck, performing the most humble and humiliating salute a Marine could give a pirate.Looking at the woman kowtowing on the ground, her body trembling slightly from suppressed crying, Luffy finally spoke.He reached out and, with a motion that wasn't exactly gentle but was exceptionally firm, pulled her up from the ground."I promise you."His voice wasn't loud, but it was like a clap of thunder exploding in Ain's mind.Ain snapped her head up, staring at him blankly with a gaze of complete disbelief.Luffy grinned, revealing his signature, sun-bright smile; in that smile, there wasn't a single trace of gloom or calculation, only the purest sincerity."I can't stand to see an old man being bullied by his own students."He scratched his head and said as if it were a matter of course,"Besides, you care a lot about your teacher, don't you?"He didn't mention a single word about the condition of her "offering herself," as if he hadn't heard that sentence at all.Ain was completely stunned.Her clever brain, which had devised strategies for her teacher countless times, crashed directly at this moment.She had imagined countless possibilities: being ruthlessly mocked, being coldly rejected, or even having even more humiliating and excessive demands made on the spot...But she never expected that the other party would so easily, so bluntly, so... purely agree to this request that was absurd to the extreme.Just then, Law and the other members of the Straw Hat Pirates also noticed the unusual atmosphere and came onto the deck one after another."Hey, Straw Hat-ya, you'd better think this through."Law frowned and reminded him coldly,"That's Final Island, the Marines' final line of defense, the place where the Headquarters' highest combat power is concentrated. Even you can't guarantee you'll make it out in one piece."He paused and then raised the most crucial point:"Besides, we don't have an Eternal Pose for that place; we won't be able to find the island at all."Hearing this, Ain seemed to finally snap out of her shock.She wiped the tears from her face and, with trembling hands, pulled an exquisitely crafted Eternal Pose from her bosom.The needle on it was pointing unwaveringly toward an unknown direction."I... I've had it with me all along."Luffy took the pointer, and in those black eyes, a raging battle intent ignited!He turned around, facing all his companions, and held the Eternal Pose high in his hand, issuing the Pirate King's command with the aura of an emperor:"Everyone! Did you hear that! Prepare for the banquet... wait, no, prepare for war!!!!!""Oh ho! Are we finally going to cause a huge scene?! My swords are already getting excited!!!"Zoro, in the corner, snapped his eyes open, a terrifying sword intent erupting from his body."SUPER! Are we going to challenge the Marines?! What a blood-boiling voyage! Leave it to me, I'll show you the strongest form of the sunny!"Franky struck his classic pose."Fighting against a Marine Admiral? This sounds just like Kozuki Oden's adventure stories! Luffy! Count me in!"Yamato also excitedly brought out her Spiked Club.Looking at his companions' high battle intent, Luffylaughed with satisfaction.He leaped up, jumping onto the bow of the sunny, his entire body erupting with blinding blue lightning!He pressed his hand, which was wrapped in hundreds of millions of volts of electricity, heavily onto the sunny's helm and roared with all his might:"sunny! Charge!!!""Toward Final Island—set sail!!!!!"An amount of electrical energy massive enough to destroy an island was frantically injected into the sunny's power system at this moment!The sails snapped open, and the thrusters at the stern shot out a dazzling blue beam of light!In this instant, the entire thousand sunny seemed to transform into a bolt of blue lightning tearing through the sea,rushing resolutely toward the hell pointed to by the needle, the place that represented the Marines' final line of defense, without a single look back!