Hahaha! Whitebeard is here? Then I will kill you all! Pizarro, the evil king, laughed suddenly. He pointed his gun barrel at Chopper, Franky, and Robin, firing three bullets instantly. The projectiles were coated in thick Armament Haki. Chopper, Franky, and Robin did not dare to block them and quickly dodged.
Pizarro had anticipated their movement. He appeared in front of Robin, his massive palm reaching out to grab her neck. Before he could make contact, however, Robin dissolved into a flurry of flower petals and vanished.
Huh? That is an interesting ability, though I did not notice it with my Observation Haki, Pizarro remarked with visible surprise.
You still do not notice my attack, either!
Marco's voice rang out from behind Pizarro. A phoenix-talon strike slammed into Pizarro's back, sending him flying like a cannonball. The villain flipped in mid-air and landed smoothly on the deck of a nearby wrecked ship. He wiped blood from the corner of his mouth, his expression twisted with excitement.
Marco, the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, I really want to kill you. But it is time to run. If I stay, it will be too late once Whitebeard arrives.
Pizarro knew that Blackbeard was already planning to retreat. Marco looked solemnly at Chopper and the others. Go and help the others. I will deal with this evil king; you are not yet at the level to fight someone like him.
Then I will leave him to you, Marco!
Chopper, Franky, and Robin rushed toward Nami and Tashigi. Catarina Devon also realized that Blackbeard intended to retreat, so she stopped playing games. She surged forward, her speed increasing significantly, and reached Tashigi in an instant. Her sharp claws pierced through Tashigi's shoulders.
Let go of Tashigi! Nami charged forward, her Clima-Tact wrapped in Haki, and struck Devon on the head.
Devon caught the staff with her free hand. Her palm was also covered in Armament Haki, rendering Nami's attack useless. Furthermore, Devon's eyes glowed with a strange magic, causing Nami's expression to turn dull and vacant. Chopper, Franky, and Robin were furious.
Franky Laser Cannon! Franky fired a point-blank laser at Devon's head.
Devon had expected this. She grabbed Nami to use as a shield, dodging the attack with two quick leaps. As she landed, Chopper charged at her with a heavy hoof strike. Devon was forced to jump away again.
Dazzling! Bondage! Finger Pistol!
Robin launched a coordinated attack, spawning numerous arms from Devon, Nami, and Tashigi. Some limbs twisted Devon's joints, while others attempted to pierce her with Finger Pistol strikes. However, Robin realized that Devon's limbs were immovable, and the areas targeted by the Finger Pistol were shielded by heavy Armament Haki, causing no damage at all.
Chopper, Franky, and Robin were desperate. They feared Devon would crush Nami and Tashigi, which would lead to a disastrous outcome.
Since you cannot save these two beauties, I will kill them both...
Before Devon could finish her threat, she felt a sudden, sharp pain in her chest. She looked up and saw Carl staring at her with squinted, icy eyes. It felt as if she would be executed on the spot if she dared to move. Carl was truly enraged, his blade ready to strike at a moment's notice. He was prepared to risk a fatal counterattack from Big Mom just to cut Devon down.
Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji also locked their gaze onto Devon. Their murderous intent was so palpable that it rattled her. These guys are monsters! I am only trying to kill two people, yet they look at me as if they want to tear me to pieces! Devon felt genuinely terrified.
At that moment, a bulge appeared on the surface of the sea. A blue figure burst from the water, riding the current, and appeared before Devon in an instant.
Fish-Man Karate Mystery: Five Thousand Brick Fist!
Jinbe slammed a water-infused palm into Devon's abdomen, piercing her midsection instantly. She let out a scream and dropped Nami and Tashigi. Blood coughed from her throat, and the severe pain left her reeling, teetering on the edge of consciousness. Jinbe caught the two women just before they hit the ground.
Jinbe! the group cheered. Chopper and Franky burst into tears of relief.
Brother Luffy, everyone, I am here to help! Jinbe smiled, clearly happy to be assisting the Straw Hat crew.
Jinbe! It is great to have you here! Luffy grinned, welcoming him with genuine enthusiasm—a stark contrast to his dismissive attitude toward the Whitebeard Pirates, which left Marco speechless.
Jinbe handed Nami and Tashigi to Chopper. Brother Luffy, I do not have time to chat, he said seriously. We need to defeat Blackbeard and Big Mom as soon as possible. The Marines are watching from a distance, and the situation is precarious.
Luffy nodded. Okay! I am counting on you, Jinbe! But after this battle, there is going to be a proper banquet, and you are coming!
Hahaha! I would be honored to participate! Jinbe laughed.
With Jinbe's arrival, the tide of battle swung heavily in favor of the Straw Hats. Blackbeard and Big Mom exchanged a look, both deciding it was time to retreat. Katakuri stopped fighting the Straw Hats and moved through the chaos, wrapping his crew in mochi balls to hurl them onto their main ship.
Shiryu, Burgess, and the other Blackbeard Pirates also began their retreat. Unlike Big Mom's crew, they abandoned their fallen comrades, indifferent to whether they lived or died.
You want to run now? Shiryu, we have not decided yet! One Sword Style: Flying Dragon Flame!
Zoro leaped above Shiryu and slashed down, creating a blazing dragon of fire that surged toward the swordsman. Shiryu did not want to engage, instead firing several blood-red slashes at Zoro. To his surprise, the fire dragon did not dissipate. Shiryu was forced to turn and block, but the force of the strike sent him flying. Blood gushed from his chest, and a metallic taste filled his mouth.
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