209: Chapter 209 is untitled.Monet stared in despair at the two people chatting idly ahead, inwardly groaning.He already knew he was no match for them and only wanted to stall for time, but who would have thought that the former admiral would actually show up!If he were to make a move now, wouldn't that be suicide?
Monet was far smarter than Caesar; she wasn't foolish enough to think that Aokiji had lost his former power just because he was seriously injured.Just look at how he had altered the climate of half the island—that was enough to show he remained incredibly powerful.
At this moment, Aokiji walked up to Monet and asked calmly, "So, besides having Caesar research SAD, what else is the person behind you up to?"
Monet turned his face away and coldly replied, "Kill me or torture me, it's up to you.I won't tell you a single word."
Aokiji's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile."Heh, I didn't expect you to be so loyal.Well, I'll see how long you can keep up this stubbornness." With that, he intensified his power, and Monet's chicken feet gradually froze.The ice slowly spread upwards, and soon half of Monet's body was frozen solid.Monet was shivering from the cold, her pretty face as pale as paper, but she still clenched her teeth, refusing to utter a single word.Sanji, standing to the side, couldn't bear to watch any longer.He upheld the code of chivalry and couldn't stand seeing a lady suffer, especially such a beautiful one.So, he couldn't help but speak up, "Hey, that's enough!This beautiful lady can't take it anymore!" With that, he was about to rush forward to stop Aokiji from continuing to pressure Monet.However, he had only taken one step when Luffy grabbed him.
"Hey Aokiji, watch your step, okay?Maybe we can find out more about Doflamingo from her." Luffy dragged Sanji along as they walked deeper into the laboratory.
"You stinky rubber, what are you doing?My lady is waiting for me to save her, let me go!" Sanji struggled desperately and shouted.
Luffy's face darkened, and he muttered to himself, "This guy is so unreliable; he always messes things up at crucial moments." After much deliberation, he decided to take some action.He redeemed a bottle of Fahai-brand Forget-Me-Not Potion from the system shop, and then, taking advantage of Sanji's inattention, quickly stuffed it into Sanji's mouth.
After drinking the potion of forgetfulness, Sanji's eyes suddenly became clear, as if he had lost his previous impulsiveness and recklessness.
"Amitabha, this humble monk has realized that women only affect the speed of this humble monk's kicks, Amitabha." Sanji clasped his hands together, solemnly chanting, his expression becoming extremely calm, as if nothing in the world could arouse his interest.
Luffy stared at Sanji in horror, inwardly groaning.Was this really the same Sanji who was always chasing after beautiful women and couldn't resist them?Could it be that the potion of forgetfulness he'd given him had worked?Thinking this, Luffy quickly glanced at the potion in his hand, only slightly relieved when he saw that its effects lasted only a month.If this potion ruined Sanji's chances of finding love, he would truly be committing a heinous crime!
On the other side, Smoker, played by Tashigi, looked at Aokiji with a complex expression, a feeling she couldn't quite put into words welling up inside her.They had once been comrades-in-arms, fighting side by side, but now they stood on opposite sides.
"Aokiji, have you really become our adversary?" Smoker asked in a low voice, his tone tinged with regret and confusion.
Aokiji smiled slightly, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.He gently shook his head and said, "Smoker, well, I have my own ideas.But speaking of which, how did you become like this?" As he spoke, his gaze fell on Smoker, his eyes filled with doubt.
Hearing this, Smoker and "Tashigi's" faces darkened simultaneously, revealing embarrassed expressions.Seeing their expressions, Aokiji seemed to understand something and couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Haha, so that's how it is, I get it.I have my reasons for making this choice.Also, hurry up and go inside, the person who can restore you to your original state is inside." After saying that, he ignored the two and continued interrogating Monet.The two glanced at Aokiji with complicated expressions, then led a group of marines inside.After failing to get any results from the interrogation, Aokiji could only shake his head helplessly, then used his ability to turn Monet into an ice sculpture.He thought to himself, "This woman is really stubborn, but it's okay, I'll continue the interrogation after she thaws." Then, Aokiji was about to turn and leave."With the captain and the others' strength, dealing with Caesar is a piece of cake.I think I'll go back to sleep!" Aokiji stretched, picked up the Monet ice sculpture, and strolled leisurely towards the Sunshine.As he walked, he muttered to himself, "I wonder if there will be anything good to eat tonight.I hope the chef can prepare a sumptuous dinner for me."
Meanwhile, Luffy, Sanji, Usopp, and the others finally found Caesar's location.After wandering around for a while, they arrived at an empty room, where they found many people waiting for them.These were Caesar's henchmen, and they grinned menacingly when they saw Luffy and the others.One of them said, "Haha, you've finally arrived!We've been waiting forever!" He then let out a strange laugh, and the others joined in.
"What a pathetic bunch, being used and still having to count the money for others," Luffy said calmly.His voice, though not loud, was full of authority.As his words fell, a powerful surge of Conqueror's Haki was released instantly, and all the enemies collapsed to the ground as if struck by lightning, losing consciousness.The battle ended just like that.
Zoro had already drawn his sword.He was preparing to join the battle.But when he saw Luffy easily defeat all the enemies with Conqueror's Haki, he froze."Luffy, you're doing this again!Can't you leave some for us next time?" Zoro protested to Luffy.Sanji nodded and said, "Yeah, Luffy, I was just about to give them a lecture."
"Next time for sure, next time for sure!" Luffy laughed heartily, scratching his head.Just then, Kin'emon rushed over, carrying the nearly dead Momonosuke."Hey, pirates, quick, save my young master!My young master is dying!" Kin'emon gasped, completely oblivious to his plea for help.Chopper, seeing this, didn't mind Kin'emon's tone and was about to step forward to help when Luffy stopped him.Chopper looked at Luffy, puzzled."So, are you ordering us around?" Luffy said calmly.