Chapter 155: Length Has Its Advantages, But Not Necessarily Only Advantages"15 minutes are up.""It's time for you to die."Crocodile raised his hook, which glinted in the sunlight.If looks could kill, Satoru would have died 10086 times over.Satoru remained unperturbed, still wearing a smile that Crocodile absolutely loathed."Who said that once your abilities are gone, you can immediately kill me?""My dear Crocodile.""Don't be so naive."..."Even if you give This servant confidence, This servant will not hold back.""I'll deal with him now. If you stop me, This servantwill not hold back either."With that, Mr. 2 Bon Clay began to spin, and with his round puffy pants, he indeed looked like a spinning top.Satoru sat cross-legged, indicating that he was fine with it."Sanji, Mr. 2 Bon Clay said when he demonstrated his ability on the ship that he changes his face by touching his right cheek, and changes it back by touching his left cheek."A little tip from Satoru.Sanji looked up at Satoru and nodded slightly, indicating he understood.Meanwhile, Mr. 2 Bon Clay, like a spinning top, bounced up and twisted in mid-air."Spin, spin, spin, spin! Spin until passion burns out!!""Memories of that Summer!"And just as he was spinning, combined with Satoru's words, Sanji suddenly had an epiphany."Could it be..."Taking the initiative, Sanji kicked sideways."Cheek Meat...""Kick!"He kicked Mr. 2 Bon Clay precisely in the face, stopping his spin and sending him flying into the wall.Satoru watched from above.Sanji's move names, apart from some of his ultimate techniques, were simply the location + "Meat".For example, kicking the neck would be called "Neck Meat".So kicking... um... "Hmph... I've seen through your imitation ability."With a side profile facing Mr. 2 Bon Clay, Sanji said with a smile, then turned around."Seen through what?! Don't be so conceited!! How could you possibly see through This servant's ability?"Mr. 2 Bon Clay shouted."When you turned into Miss Nami, you couldn't use Okama Kenpo, right?""Indeed, I couldn't attack then.""But the moment you attack me, you'll reveal your true form, the moment your hand touches your left cheek."Sanji's face was covered in blood, but he looked quite handsome when he said that."Ah ha ha ha ha.""Ah... what? This servant can't hear anything."Mr. 2 Bon Clay turned away, feigning selective deafness.Sanji put his hands on his hips; his expression completely confirmed that he had guessed correctly."Told you I was right.""So what?!""Indeed, if it weren't for This servant's flexible body, This servant's Okama Kenpo, practiced day and night, would be unusable.""But so what!! You're already covered in wounds.""Let me show you the ultimate move of OkamaKenpo!"Mr. 2 Bon Clay then pulled out two swan-head shoes with long necks from his puffy pants and put them on."Just so you know, from your perspective, the right one is male, and the left one is female, okay?"Mr. 2 Bon Clay explained kindly.A vein popped on Sanji's forehead."Who cares about that?!"Actually, Satoru really wanted to ask, with just two heads, how did he differentiate male and female?"Hahaha, take this!""Okama Kenpo: Impact Swan!"Mr. 2 Bon Clay kicked, aiming directly for Sanji's face.Sanji only saw a swan head pecking at him.A sense of crisis surged in his heart, and he immediately ducked to the left.The swan head flew past his face, its neck stiff, and the entire head directly punched a hole in the wall. The most important thing was that there wasn't a single crack around the edge of the hole.This was concentrated burst damage.Satoru was curious again: how did he control the neck to be so stiff?Truly... a peculiar weapon."A flexible swan neck.""Coupled with a steel-like beak.""It's a true manifestation of power concentrated at a single point.""Every kick of mine is equivalent to a bullet, but a large one!""To open a ventilation hole in your body!"Mr. 2 Bon Clay kicked again.Sanji kicked out to block, but failed. The swan neck stiffened again, punching a hole in Sanji's shoulder and sending him flying.Satoru stood up and, with a flash, appeared beside Sanji."Length has its advantages, but not necessarily only advantages."Sanji pulled out a cigarette.Satoru, understanding, lit the cigarette for the "boss.""Fly, fly, fly! I fly!""Memories of that Winter!"In front, Mr. 2 Bon Clay charged again, completely ignoring Satoru who had come down."Yes, although his legs became longer, relatively, his leg retraction became slower."With that, Sanji turned around, gathering strength for a backflip.
Chapter 156: Victory on Boca Street"I've got you."Twenty minutes had passed since Crocodile and Satoru, user of the Mera Mera no Mi, began their battle.With his hook blocking Satoru's hand, Crocodilesuccessfully grabbed Satoru's neck with his right hand."Ugh...""Hehe, already celebrating?"Although caught and rapidly losing moisture from his body, Satoru remained completely calm."Remember this, Crocodile.""Art is an explosion!!"Satoru shouted with all his might.Crocodile didn't understand the meaning of the phrase, but he understood what an explosion was.He immediately let go.Satoru quickly retreated, took out a small wooden bucket from his waist, and guzzled from it."I'm alive, I'm alive!""You tricked me!"Crocodile's forehead was practically bursting with veins."What do you mean I tricked you?""I shouted my piece, who told you to let go?"Satoru replied cheekily.Crocodile couldn't take it anymore and slammed his right hand onto the ground."Bastard!!""Sables!"...On the street.Facing Mr. 2 Bon Clay's flying kick.After Satoru lit his cigarette, Sanji directly turned around, then performed a backflip with excellent jumping power, landing above Mr. 2 Bon Clay in mid-air.He spun his body and delivered a powerful roundhouse kick downwards."Hahaha, too bad, I've changed my face again, what will you do now!"Mr. 2 Bon Clay touched his right cheek and transformed back into Miss Nami's appearance.Sanji abruptly stopped his kick, biting his cigarette as he spoke."Hey, what's stuck on your left cheek?""Hmm? Really?"Mr. 2 Bon Clay reached up to touch it, and with a'snap,' instantly reverted to his original form.Sanji gritted his teeth, tensed his leg, putting as much force as possible into it, and instantly kicked down."Shoulder Loin!"He kicked Mr. 2 Bon Clay's shoulder, then followed through to his face.Mr. 2 Bon Clay was directly kicked down from the air, and after several spins, he crouched to stabilize his body, but immediately felt a chilling sensation from behind."Tenderloin!"Sanji forcefully kicked Mr. 2 Bon Clay in the waist, making him stand up.Then he instantly moved to the front, aiming directly for Mr. 2 Bon Clay's back ribs.Mr. 2 Bon Clay gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and forcefully took the kick, stabilizing his body before delivering a kick of his own.Fortunately, Sanji reacted quickly enough to bend down and dodge it; the Swan Arabesque only pierced shallowly. If he hadn't dodged, his kidney would surely have been ruined, and his happiness gone.Both were injured, but they had already started fighting recklessly.Inverted spinning kicks, just like Chun-Li's move.Completely ignoring defense, they exchanged blows.After the final kick, both were pushed back, bending over and kneeling on one knee.Gritting their teeth.Looking up.The next kick would decide the victor."Cowboy Chop!""Okama Kenpo: Bon Clay Rush!"A flying kick in mid-air, they swapped positions and landed, standing.Mr. 2 Bon Clay's eyes instantly widened, "Waaahhh!!" His abdomen took a huge impact, the force directly penetrating to his back and then shooting past Sanji, shattering the wall into pieces.Both fell to the ground simultaneously.Sanji got up, but Mr. 2 Bon Clay could not."Whoosh whoosh!""K.O!""The winner has been decided!"Satoru, who knows where he got a whistle, blew it and shouted."I give up... I give up on you..."Lying on his back, Mr. 2 Bon Clay barely managed to speak.Sanji stomped his foot, "You're really something, still having strength left.""No matter what, if you transformed into Miss Nami,""I would still have to leave you a way out."Satoru also walked over at this moment.Mr. 2 Bon Clay lay on the ground, looking at the two of them."Hehe.""Laughable, This servant can no longer move.""You won, quickly kill This servant, otherwise the organization's people will also make a move.""Don't worry about that. After today, your organization will be like buying concert tickets."Satoru replied with a smile."What do you mean?" Mr. 2 Bon Clay asked, puzzled, and Sanji also looked at Satoru."Gone."Satoru replied calmly."Hehe.""If you can do it, then go do it. But Mr. Zero is a Shichibukai; you'll need that kind of ability.""Alright, why are you still dawdling? Kill me!"Mr. 2 Bon Clay shouted.Unexpectedly, Sanji extended his hand to him."I really enjoyed this battle. As for the rest... nothing more needs to be said."Sunlight shone from behind Sanji.Mr. 2 Bon Clay's eyes widened, then he smiled, struggling to get up and grasp Sanji's hand, thinking to himself.This guy is a true friend.Turning his head away, Mr. 2 Bon Clay was in tears.This servant cannot cry... cannot cry.Satoru shook his head. You don't know the wickedness of society, Mr. 2 Bon Clay. He reached out and took the goggles off Mr. 2 Bon Clay's head.Sanji's expression instantly changed. He let go and delivered a barrage of three kicks, sending Mr. 2 Bon Clay's teeth flying."Ah!! You said you wouldn't hit This servantanymore.""Then these goggles are returned to their rightful owner."Sanji turned and walked away."Remember, Mr. 2 Bon Clay, you can't completely trust a man's words."Satoru left this message and followed Sanji.The battle on Boca Street.Sanji vs. Mr. 2 Bon Clay.Sanji wins."What about the spoils of war? A small friendship.""Don't disgust me, Satoru.""Hahaha, you and Okama will have a great destiny, Sanji."
Chapter 157: Sorry~On top of the kingdom's castle.Satoru hadn't expected to force Crocodile to use Erosion Imprisonment.It was a wide-range attack. As soon as Crocodile's right hand touched the ground, the Desiccation Ability spread out, sucking the moisture from any living creature or object it touched and gradually spreading outward, turning even rocks into sand. The ground looked dead, transforming into cracked wasteland.Robin stood on a large hand created directly from her ability on the wall.Cobra, though pinned, was unaffected.As for Satoru, although he was a Clone, he could still use Air Compression Technique."You can still fly without your Devil Fruit Ability!?"It was the first time Crocodile felt someone was truly mysterious."Huh, haven't I shown you yet?""Oh dear, then you'd better take a good look!"After speaking, Satoru drew the dagger from his waist and proactively attacked.Although he looked confident, he knew that since Crocodile had used Erosion Imprisonment, he couldn't last much longer.Main Body, why the hell aren't you here yet... "Wait, Miss Nami, didn't you say you wanted to face this yourself?!""But you showed up! The opponent is a Devil Fruit user! She has those Thorny Stab things.""I also said I'm just a Clone, I don't have any abilities.""Then go up and act as a Meat Shield first, you're just a Clone anyway.""Does that even sound like something a person would say?"Behind the Medi Council Hall in the Northern District of Alabasta.It was Nami vs. Ms. Two Fingers.After Clone Bai Yun appeared, Nami immediately breathed a sigh of relief, but when she heard Satorusay he wouldn't attack and had no fighting strength, Nami indicated she didn't believe a word of it.The two immediately started arguing in front of Ms. Two Fingers."Hehehe, that's enough.""Useless little girl.""And you, the boy who was clearly dead.""I don't know how you survived.""But it makes no difference. Dying again is the same."After speaking, Ms. Two Fingers launched her attack."Double Branch Thorns!"Her hands transformed into sharp spikes, stabbing directly toward them.Satoru drew the Three-Section Staff from his waist, formed it into a long staff, and blocked the attack."Don't forget what you yourself said, Miss Nami."Satoru's words struck Nami's heart.Nami stopped abruptly and pulled out the first version of the clima-tact."Satoru, you're right. I can't keep running away, and I can't keep being a burden!""Take this! My new weapon, the clima-tact!""At times summoning wind, at times summoning rain!""An earth-shattering weapon that can control the weather through various combinations."Nami spoke terrifyingly.Ms. Two Fingers was momentarily intimidated."First is [Fine Weather]."Nami pressed a button, and the three sections of the clima-tact bent, forming a triangle."Fine and Good Weather!"With a bang, white smoke emerged from the triangular loop, and doves flew out."Wow, doves flew out!"Satoru & Ms. Two Fingers: "...""Are you messing with me?!"Nami was so angry she threw the clima-tact down.Seeing this, Ms. Two Fingers turned her toes into spikes and instantly delivered a high kick. Satorucouldn't dodge in time, and a bloody scratch appeared on his chest."Satoru!""I'm fine. You continue, Miss Nami. You have to trust Usopp."Satoru replied, then charged forward again.Nami regained her courage. That's right, she had to trust her comrades.She picked up the clima-tact, pressed a button, and the last section bent down while the other two straightened, pointing at Ms. Two Fingers like a gun."Satoru, move aside!""Cloudy Weather!!"Satoru didn't move, but Ms. Two Fingers did.Then, the opening of the clima-tact spat out a bouquet of flowers."Trust my ass!""Can we really win using this thing?!"Nami was so angry that she threw the clima-tactaway again.Satoru thought, Nami, you really didn't need to shout that.Ms. Two Fingers felt insulted; she had actually dodged.Satoru jumped back.Ms. Two Fingers turned the five fingers of both hands into spikes, fiercely attacking both Satoru and Nami.With a bit of coordination, the two of them skillfully dodged all the attacks."Quite nimble, aren't you.""But what's the point of running away like this?""I don't want to watch any more magic shows."Ms. Two Fingers said."There are still many moves we haven't tried.""Even if only one works.""This one: Thunderstorm Weather!"One section extended forward, the two rear sections connected diagonally. Nami aimed the mouth of the clima-tact at Ms. Two Fingers, and a Spring Boxing Glove shot out.Ms. Two Fingers merely slapped it away lightly, her five fingers grasping, "Spike Fingers."Satoru grabbed Nami's shoulder and pulled her back, using the staff horizontally to block."How about you take a closer look at the instruction manual, Miss Nami."Just as Satoru finished speaking, Nami noticed what was wrong with the instruction manual, but then Satoru's shout came from behind her."Run! Miss Nami."Ms. Two Fingers grew spikes from the soles of her shoes, piercing the wall, allowing her to hang upside down beneath the bridge. Then she let go, her hair instantly straightened into spikes, and she rolled down while hugging herself."Spike Hedgehog!!"It didn't look like a hedgehog; it looked more like a sea urchin."Ah!!!!"Satoru and Nami quickly ran away.Who knew Ms. Two Fingers could still roll after crashing down? This made her look even more like a sea urchin."Run quickly! Miss Nami!""Hide inside the house."Satoru turned and stopped resolutely. Nami was instantly touched, and she jumped, crashing through the window into the house.At the same time, Satoru swung his long staff with tremendous force... and knocked Ms. Two Fingers into the house as well."Satoru!!!"Satoru: "...sorry~"In mid-air, Nami perfectly caught Ms. Two Fingers, luckily using the clima-tact to block."It's over! Become a sieve!""I refuse!"Nami replied loudly, pulling off the white cloak she was wearing and flinging it away.The spikes pierced the cloak.Nami didn't stop, forcefully flinging the cloak and Ms. Two Fingers attached to it behind her, successfully escaping the danger.Ms. Two Fingers returned to her human form and smiled slightly, "So you have some tricks up your sleeve after all."...Outside, Nami and Satoru met up.And Satoru had a bump on his head.Nami also clearly read the instruction manual for the clima-tact.The previous skills were all for adjusting the atmosphere at parties.Nami was so angry she furiously complained about why Usopp put those useless functions first."Alright, where have you hidden this time, little kitty."Ms. Two Fingers walked out of the house.Unexpectedly, Nami came out voluntarily."Hahahaha, I won't hide anymore.""During the eight years I spent as a thief, I faced every event and every emergency situation alone.""Underestimate me, and you won't have a good ending!"Throwing away her scarf and jewelry and ripping her skirt, Nami prepared for battle again.Ms. Two Fingers didn't know where she got her confidence.After catching the scarf and jewelry, Satoru hid behind a cargo box and cheered Nami on."That's right, underestimating Miss Nami won't end well.""Go, Miss Nami."Nami turned around and glared at Satoru, then turned back; however, being cheered on felt rather nice.
Chapter 158: With Power Like This, Are You Sure You're Just Playing?"Go, Miss Nami.""Go, Miss Nami."After Nami saw the battle instructions for the clima-tact, she started fighting again with renewed spirit.Satoru became the cheerleader in the back.Nami was seen blowing out three bubbles separately."Cool Bubble.""Heat Bubble.""Electric Bubble."Each one vanished after touching Ms. Two Fingers.Then, Usopp's instruction manual voice came from the side.The purpose of this is still unclear, so perhaps it can be flexibly applied at parties.Usopp the Party-Obsessed."Why would you write that!!"Nami shouted, "moved" to tears."Now I give up."Spikes grew from the soles of Ms. Two Fingers' feet, and she rapidly approached while swaying her waist.Nami immediately turned and ran. When Nami ran, Satoru also ran, making Nami so angry she didn't know what to curse about.She could only continue flipping through the clima-tact manual while fleeing.Ms. Two Fingers lifted her foot, and the spikes instantly extended, piercing Nami's calf. Under the intense pain, Nami collapsed immediately.Ms. Two Fingers approached and lifted her foot, the sole covered in spikes. "Sorry, I don't have time to play with you anymore."Having said that, Ms. Two Fingers stepped down directly.Satoru clenched his fists and tensed his legs."Tropical Low Pressure!"Fortunately, in the nick of time, Nami connected the three sections of the clima-tact into a cross shape, throwing the first two sections like a dart, which directly bounced away Ms. Two Fingers' foot. Subsequently, the huge impact sent Ms. Two Fingers flying into the wall."That's amazing!"Nami exclaimed.She discovered the principle: upon contact with the enemy, the rotation stops, causing the cool air and hot air to collide, generating an airflow that creates a strong wind capable of blowing the enemy away."Usopp, that's incredible."Nami couldn't help but praise Usopp."Uh, he himself doesn't seem to know..."But according to the manual, Usopp's original intention for designing this function was for it to be used as a dart to play with after a party.Satoru: With power like this, are you sure you're just playing?Continuing to read, Nami saw a move called [Tornado Tempo]. Usopp described it as an ultimate trump card; any enemy hit by this move would never be able to stand up again.But while Nami was looking at the manual, Ms. Two Fingers got up and quickly rushed over to launch a sneak attack."Watch out!"Satoru shouted.Nami didn't dodge, but instead turned around."Don't look around before the battle is over.""I'd say you're underestimating this life-and-death duel too much."Ms. Two Fingers lectured.Five spiked fingers had already pierced Nami's body: her forehead, neck, and chest. In her view, the winner had been decided.Indeed, if Araki were drawing this, Nami would certainly be dead, but unfortunately, he wasn't.Being stabbed like this, yet without a drop of blood, something was clearly wrong.The Nami in front of her suddenly became blurry, and Ms. Two Fingers' smug smile instantly vanished.Nami appeared on the right side. "You were fooled, weren't you?""How is that possible!!"Ms. Two Fingers exclaimed in surprise."By using cool air, the air density can be changed, which, under specific conditions, can cause abnormal refraction of light...""This is called [Mirage Tempo].""This is a weapon specifically crafted for me!"Nami thoughtfully explained the principle.Ms. Two Fingers was still very surprised."How is that possible? She was clearly right in front of me."Nami immediately raised the clima-tact. "I've learned how to use the clima-tact! Die!"..."Are you done yet, Miss Nami!"Satoru was fighting Ms. Two Fingers, and he looked strained."Almost, almost! Hold on a little longer!""Rain Tempo!"Nami pressed the respective buttons, and the clima-tact sprayed fine water, increasing the moisture in the surrounding air."Rain Tempo!"Nami was seen holding the water-spraying clima-tact with both hands and spinning in place, helping replenish the moisture in the air.Satoru & Ms. Two Fingers: "...""Miss Nami, if you have a problem with me, just say it! Why do you keep using juggling tricks every time I hold her off!""That's not it! I have my own plan!"Nami retorted."A plan?""Enough! The party should end now!""Thorn Acupuncture Therapy"Ms. Two Fingers' arms suddenly swelled and grew thorns, becoming like a meteor hammer.A fierce blow knocked Satoru back, but she didn't stop, continuing the pursuit.Satoru gritted his teeth and took a step back, sharply intercepting her with his staff, but he still retreated one step.His acting is really good."If you have a plan, execute it quickly, Miss Nami.""Okay!"While Satoru held the line, Nami immediately blew into the clima-tact.Stopped🔊
Chapter 159: Victory on the Back Street of the Council HallOn the Back Street of the Council Hall, the battle between Nami and Ms. Two Fingers continued.However, it would be more accurate to call it a battle between Nami and Satoru against Ms. Two Fingers.Satoru blocked Ms. Two Fingers.Nami seized the opportunity to blow out many cold bubbles and hot bubbles. The hot bubbles, containing moisture, rose and collided with the descending cold bubbles, quickly condensing into a cloud.Just then, Satoru flew past Nami, kicking up a gust of wind. With a bang, he crashed through the wall, collapsing with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his long staff flying out of his hand."Satoru!"Nami shouted."You should worry about yourself instead!"Ms. Two Fingers reached out and smashed towards her.Nami retreated, but she was still a step too slow, and her foot was injured by the impact."What is this?"Ms. Two Fingers looked at the small cloud flying past her, confused.Nami suppressed the pain, stood up, spun her clima-tact, and continuously used bubbles, causing the cloud to grow larger."You still haven't given up!""Spike Club!"Ms. Two Fingers struck out. Nami raised her clima-tact to block, but her arm was still punctured, and the impact knocked her back to the ground."How about it? Are you ready to die?"Ms. Two Fingers just had to talk more.Nami tilted her head and smiled, "You are."After speaking, she immediately swung out an electric bubble, then instantly turned around, covered her head, and ducked down.The electric bubble flew past her side, confusing Ms. Two Fingers.It didn't matter; she didn't need to understand.The electric bubble merged into the cloud, giving it electrical energy, turning it into a thundercloud, and a powerful lightning strike instantly descended."Heaven's Judgment Lightning!!""Aaaahhhhh!!"Directly below, the lightning struck Ms. Two Fingerscompletely and accurately.Now, even if Ms. Two Fingers didn't use her ability, her hair looked like a hedgehog's.Ms. Two Fingers, spitting smoke, reacted by gritting her teeth. Having been ridiculed several times, fury rushed to her head, and she punched towards Nami's face."Unforgivable!!"But Nami's voice came from behind her—it was a Mirage again."Again!""Today, the air temperature and wind power are very stable.""Accompanied by high pressure, the weather will be very clear.""However, mirages and whirlwinds may appear in small areas, so precautions must be taken."After speaking, Nami connected the three sections of the clima-tact into a T-shape and aimed it at Ms. Two Fingers."Can you still fight?""That left foot has been hurting since earlier, hasn't it?""In fact, you're barely able to stand now."Ms. Two Fingers charged straight over.Nami hadn't expected her to still be able to move after being struck by lightning.But the arrow was on the bowstring; she had to fire it, and she couldn't dodge."Spike Urchin!"Ms. Two Fingers' hair straightened into spikes and crashed into Nami.Nami gritted her teeth, lifted her left foot, and stomped down, instantly getting pierced.Satoru felt pain just watching.Ms. Two Fingers pushed Nami backward, stopping only when she ran out of strength."These minor injuries are nothing to me.""After meeting Vivi, and considering the burden she carries, what does it matter if my legs are completely pierced!""Die!""Tornado Tempo!!"Nami pulled out her left foot, pressed a button, and saw a toy bird fly out from each end of the front and back of the clima-tact, like a cuckoo clock.Seeing these two birds, Nami instantly felt like she wanted to die.But unexpectedly, the two birds spun and wrapped around Ms. Two Fingers."Wh-what!"Then, the front end of the clima-tact began to accelerate its rotation, causing Ms. Two Fingersherself to start spinning."Aaaahhhhh!!"Finally, the front section of the clima-tact, along with the entangled Ms. Two Fingers, was shot out by powerful centrifugal force.After flying out and smashing through more than a dozen cargo boxes, Ms. Two Fingers finally stopped, collapsing to the ground, unable to get up again.The Battle of the Back Street of the Council Hall.Nami vs. Ms. Two Fingers.Nami was victorious... Nami slumped onto the ground, still unable to process what happened.Satoru staggered over and helped her up, "That was incredible, Miss Nami. You defeated an executive.""I won? I won! Haha... Ah! Hiss...""It hurts so much."Intense pain radiated from her foot. Nami and Satoru stood, leaning on each other for support.Suddenly, Ms. Two Fingers in front of them actually got back up, though she couldn't stand, and she reached out and flung two spikes.Satoru immediately let go of Nami, raised his hands, and accurately caught the spikes between his fingers."The battle is over.""Still trying a sneak attack? Can't handle losing, little trash."He flung his hands out, and the two spikes flew back, not piercing Ms. Two Fingers, but hitting the building above her head, where they instantly exploded. Ms. Two Fingers was buried under the rubble, completely losing her fighting capability.Satoru clapped his hands, but a killing intent emanated from behind him."Didn't you say! That you didn't have any ability!!!""So you were faking it the whole time!!""Satoru!!!!!"
Chapter 160: Iron-CuttingAlabasta, North District, Plaza, Main Street.Zoro vs. Mr. 1.However, facing Mr. 1, who had eaten the devil fruit, Zoro, who had not yet realized the realm of iron-cutting, was taking quite a beating now...."Sparkling Daisy!"Mr. 1 placed his hands together like he was firing a Kamehameha and struck Zoro's crossed blades.A slash cut out.The building behind Zoro split instantly, and Zorohimself was slammed directly into the building by the massive impact, buried under the crumbling structure, with only blood and one arm visible.But the protagonist is the protagonist.During the time he was pinned down.Zoro instead recalled what Satoru had said, as well as the demonstration by his master, Koushiro, when he was a child—the blade passing over paper without cutting it."The so-called'strongest sword' is one that protects what you want to protect and cuts what you want to cut.""To me, a sword that cuts everything is not a'sword'."This was Koushiro's teaching to Zoro when he was a child.Very low-key and humble, "To me."...Mr. 1's eyelid twitched.Zoro actually lifted the severed upper half of the building directly."If you have the ability, come cut me; what is the point of just defending?" Mr. 1 said, crossing his arms."What a pity, I couldn't let you see my heroic posture of cutting gold and iron..." Zoro did not answer Mr. 1's words but muttered to himself, and it wasn't hard to guess who he was saying it to."Oh my.""Truly Herculean, Brother Zoro.""Need help?""I shouldn't become the 'last straw' that breaks the 'camel's back', should I?"Satoru suddenly descended from the sky and stood on top of the building Zoro was holding."Hmph, Satoru.""No need. When I cut gold and iron, it will be his death day." Zoro said with a smile."Hmph, do you have that ability?" Mr. 1 replied with a cold snort.Satoru nodded, suddenly remembering that Zorocouldn't see him."Alright, then do your best."Just as Satoru was about to jump away, he noticed Mr. 1 staring at him."Another swordsman."The one killed by Crocodile was Satoru's own Replication Fruit clone. The Light-Heavy Fruit clone was with Usopp and Chopper. The Explosion Fruit clone was with Nami. The one fighting Crocodilewas the Mera Mera no Mi clone. The one with Sanjiwas the Human-Human Fruit clone, but it couldn't use its ability—it was a clone created by the Human-Human Fruit that possessed the Human-Human Fruit ability but couldn't use it, get it? The one here with Zoro was just a clone using a sword, with no Devil Fruit Ability."Don't look at me like that.""I also want to cut you to see if I can get a 'one-hit 999' and drop equipment.""Unfortunately, Brother Zoro won't let me."After finishing, Satoru jumped to the roof of another building that hadn't been sliced open.And his words forced Mr. 1 to swallow the question, "Why are you still alive?" back into his stomach.The moment Satoru jumped away, Zoro felt this slight change in gravity and threw the entire building at Mr. 1.Although he appeared calm on the surface, Zorowas still confused internally.A sword that cuts nothing.A sword that can't cut anything yet can cut iron.What exactly did the teacher mean?I only know that resilience and tenacity are the secrets of a great sword!Satoru: Zoro is certainly living up to his title of "Blood Bag.""Boring tricks."Facing the descending building, Mr. 1 raised his hands and swiped down."Spar Claw!"The building was instantly sliced into neat squares, somewhat like the effect of Atomic Samurai's slashes in One Punch Man.Zoro rushed out directly from the rubble.The tip of his blade aimed straight for Mr. 1's throat.But it still couldn't break Mr. 1's defense, though it at least knocked him back.He followed up with a dual-blade strike, which was blocked by Mr. 1's leg, which had transformed into a blade.Zoro used the momentum to slide his dual blades and struck Mr. 1's chin fiercely.Under the impact, Mr. 1 was sent airborne, immediately did a backflip, and landed on one leg, but Zoro's blade was already chasing him."Three Sword Style: Crab Grab!"Zoro reversed his grip, and his horizontally crossed blades slashed toward Mr. 1's neck.This stance was like a crab trying to grab its prey.Then, Zoro used brute force to pull back his reverse-gripped blades; the power was immense, and ordinary swordsmen couldn't handle this move.But it still couldn't break Mr. 1's defense."You disgusting bastard!" Zoro panted and cursed at Mr. 1.Mr. 1 wasn't injured, but he was tired.Moreover, even if the blades couldn't cut him, the massive impact still hurt."Likewise.""Let me tell you, I'm no swordsman.""My weapon can crush you to pieces!""Spiral Hollow!"Mr. 1 said, turning his arms into several blades and spinning them at high speed."You're not a swordsman, are you a miner?"Zoro's mouth was sharp, otherwise, why would he sometimes be able to anger Sanji to the point of being slashed?Mr. 1's face darkened, and he replied, "I'm a killer!!"The moment Zoro slashed, he raised his rotating arms to block the strike.The rotating blades collided with Zoro's blades, and sparks flew instantly.Suddenly, Zoro's blade was directly deflected."Oh no!"The force also pulled Zoro's hand away, leaving his chest completely exposed."I won't be a miner, because everything gets dug through by me!" Mr. 1 replied, then swiped his rotating arms across Zoro's chest, and blood splattered instantly.Zoro's eyes widened in pain, and he fell to one knee.Mr. 1 then punched him in the stomach.Zoro couldn't help but scream, "Ugh, ahhh!" and the blades in his mouth and hands were knocked loose."One misstep leads to eternal regret, go to hell!"Mr. 1 raised both hands and swung them; Zoro was sent flying, leaving a trail of blood, and collapsed on the ground.You can't turn your back on an enemy!Even though he was severely injured, Zoro was still thinking about this, struggling to get up and sitting against a stone pillar in front of him."Even though your weapons are gone, you're still struggling to the death!" Mr. 1 said, raising his hands, and then heard the sound of a blade leaving its sheath."Clang!"It was Satoru on the roof behind."Don't make a move!"Before Mr. 1 could say anything, Zoro shouted, and the shout pulled at his wounds, causing blood to surge out again.Satoru was no longer smiling."One minute; if you can't resolve this, I'm making a move, Zoro!""Watching a comrade like this is not what a comrade should do!""One minute?""One second is enough!""Atomic Spas!"Mr. 1 waved his arms, crossing them in front of his chest before slashing down; blood splattered from Zoro's body again, and the stone pillar behind him was also sliced open."Rest in peace!""Your turn!"Mr. 1 turned around directly, the shattered stone pillar pressing down on Zoro, thinking he was undoubtedly dead, and looked at Satoru on the roof behind.But he saw Satoru smiling."What are you smiling at!?"Satoru didn't answer and threw his sword out.Mr. 1 tilted his head slightly, and the sword flew past.Mr. 1 was even more confused by Satoru's suicidal behavior of throwing away his sword, even with the scabbard still on.Just as he was about to speak, he saw Satoru's gaze behind him; he turned his head and his small eyes widened instantly.Zoro, covered in blood, had stood up again, holding Satoru's sword in his hand."How is it possible? He was slashed so many times and can still stand up, and he dodged so many boulders.""Do you understand now? Zoro." Satoru shouted.Zoro looked up at Satoru, his eyes very intimidating, and nodded slightly.He raised the sword and slashed at the leaves beside him, but the leaves were completely unharmed.The so-called "Iron-Cutting."It is to perceive the breath of all things.Following its breath, the blade can pass through without harming it.Cutting its breath allows one to split gold and iron."I understand, the breath on you, Satoru, has the shape of an arrow." Zoro said.This Clone Bai Yun was an arrow."Trying to show off, aren't you? Hurry up and finish him!" Satoru replied.The two ignored Mr. 1 during their exchange.Mr. 1 did not agree."What is wrong with you people? You were slashed like that, and you're still alive."Satoru: Did you think Zoro's title of "Blood Bag" was for nothing?"Forget it, with this blow, I'll make you stop breathing completely!""Do you think you can stop me with just one sword?""I can. I won't block anymore." Zoro replied calmly, taking a stance."Hmph, have you accepted your fate?""Spar Claw Speed Blade!"Mr. 1 turned the soles of his feet into blades and slid toward Zoro like ice skates, while simultaneously turning his palms and fingers into blades, aiming straight for Zoro's throat."One Sword Style: Iai: Lion Song!"Zoro used a One Sword Style Iai slash.In an instant.The two swapped positions.As Zoro sheathed his sword, blood sprayed from Mr. 1's chest, and he fell.One move decided the winner.
Chapter 161: Luffy Appears"My injuries are clearly more severe!""Didn't Satoru already bandage you up! Why are you whining like a big man! My foot is injured, isn't it! Ah... and I'm anemic.""Nonsense!"After the Straw Hat Pirates finished their battle, they all rushed toward the Palace.On the way, Zoro, Nami, and Satoru—or rather, two Bai Yuns—met up first.Zoro carried the injured Nami on his back as he ran over, which led to his complaint."Then why didn't you let Satoru carry you?"Explosion devil fruit Clone Bai Yun: "I was also seriously injured, alright, Brother Zoro. It's good enough that I didn't ask you to carry me."Swordsmanship Clone Bai Yun: "Men and women should not touch, Brother Zoro. You're different; you treat Miss Nami like a brother."Zoro: "..."Nami high-fived the two Satorus.Zoro was so angry his teeth itched. "You two... three of you should go to hell!"..."Help me~"On Eyelashes' back, Usopp felt like he was about to die.After Chopper finished bandaging him, Usopp had become a mummy.Lying on the back of the camel Eyelashes, he rushed toward the Palace, meeting up with Sanji and the Human-Human Fruit Clone Bai Yun along the way."Let me be clear, I have no fighting power left for the trip to the Palace. You guys need to protect... Mommy! The Rebels breached the city!!"Mid-sentence, Usopp saw dust flying up behind them; the Rebels had broken into the city, scaring him half to death.Satoru pushed the Goggles down over his forehead. Although one lens was broken, it didn't matter."Those aren't the Rebels.""Right now, they should be called the National Guard Militia."Satoru said, stepping into the air and pointing to the sky behind them.In Usopp's line of sight, he saw Luffy and Vivi sitting on Pell, while Satoru floated beside them, following along."That's... Luffy and Vivi!!!!""In other words, Vivi successfully convinced the Rebels."Usopp said excitedly.Sanji, running on the ground, and Chopper, lying on Eyelashes' head, were also attracted and turned their heads, seeing only rough silhouettes when they looked up."Exactly. We shouldn't stop. We just need to wait for Luffy at the Palace.""Now, all that's left is his fight. As long as he takes care of Crocodile, everything will be perfectly concluded.""Therefore, I am going to settle the score with Crocodile right now. He cannot extinguish the wrath of 2 million people!"Satoru said with great emotion.Usopp immediately showed a Smiling Face. "Hahahaha, I knew Vivi could do it.""Just wait, Crocodile! Captain Usopp's two million subordinates are going to destroy you!!"..."You should die!"On the Palace rooftop, the Mera Mera no Mi user had already had one arm cut off. In fact, surviving this long without an elemental body was already quite impressive.His body seemed about to shatter, but Satoru still wore a smile."What's so scary about dying, Crocodile?""Why do you assume that if I die, I won't appear before you again?""However, rather than being killed by you, I'd rather do it myself.""You lost from the very beginning, Crocodile, from the start.""Life should radiate brilliantly!"..."Satoru!""Satoru""Bai..."The above was the scene of the four Satorus meeting.Below the Palace, Usopp and the others arrived a step earlier, followed soon after by Nami and Zoro.Without a word, Nami hit Usopp with a staff."You bastard Usopp, who told you to give me Party Toys."Zoro: "Weren't you able to stand!!"Usopp, who immediately fell to the ground: "N-no... didn't I still have a few tricks left to use!""Stop the nonsense. I'll sentence you to death later!""Ah! I'm dying, Chopper, I leave the rest to you...""No, Usopp!!""Alright, stop acting. The Main Show is about to start."The Explosion devil fruit Clone Bai Yun stepped out to mediate."To be honest, seeing four of you existing at once feels like eating Psychedelic Mushrooms."Sanji said, chewing on a cigarette."Is that so?" x4"I don't think so." x4Sanji: "..."...Rooftop."Life should radiate brilliantly!"Satoru shouted. Crocodile immediately interrupted the spell, rushing over and grabbing Satoru's neck."Ugh...""Art is an explosion!"Satoru shouted.Crocodile did not let go this time."Still playing tricks on me!"But this time, it really exploded.Satoru instantly turned into a burst of water and exploded, drenching Crocodile.The medium for the clone is a Bracelet or something shot out of a'shooting' weapon, such as bullets, rocket launchers, arrows, or water cannons from a water gun, right?Just as Satoru finished drenching Crocodile, Luffyarrived in the air right on time."Crocodile!!"A flying punch landed directly on Crocodile's face, making him stumble back a few steps, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth... Luffyimmediately jumped from the air onto the rooftop, while Pell swooped down and set Vivi down.Satoru naturally followed, carrying Koza in his arms.Given the choice between a Princess Carry and confirming the truth, he chose the Princess Carry.Crocodile wiped the blood from his mouth. The first person he saw when he looked up was Satoru—he couldn't help but see him. But this time, it was finally the Main Body."You!""It's me again, right?""I told you, how do you know that if I 'die,' I won't continue to appear before you."Satoru returned the smile.Crocodile vowed to tear that smile apart.And as Satoru's voice fell, the three Satorus below, except for the Swordsman Satoru, flew up."Why aren't you going up?"Sanji asked."I'm here to give you a Live Broadcast."The Swordsman Satoru pulled out a Projection den den mushi, which he had 'taken' from a movie theater... On the rooftop, as Satoru's voice fell, the three clones flew up from below. The moment they appeared, Crocodile admitted he panicked for a brief instant.But immediately, the three clones were sucked into the Main Body Satoru's Bracelet.After the Bracelet creates ability clones, if the Bracelet is on Satoru's Main Body, he can no longer use the ability that the clones possess."What devil fruit did you actually eat!"Crocodile asked."Instead of worrying about what devil fruit I ate, why don't you worry about them."Satoru raised his hand, shrugged, and pointed at Koza and Vivi.Having been annoyed by Satoru until now, Crocodile wanted to kill Satoru even more, ignoring everyone else."Your Majesty...""All of this, was it really your Scheme, Crocodile!!""So you, the hero of the kingdom, were actually the mastermind behind everything!!"Koza shouted.Crocodile raised his hand, covered his face, and laughed loudly."Hahahahaha.""You were too naive, Koza.""Things have reached this point, with troops at the city gates. What difference does knowing make now? Hahahaha."
Chapter 162: PlutonThe beginning of the beginning, the end of the end.After a series of battles, it was finally time for the final boss fight.Strictly speaking, Crocodile was already a lone wolf.But he was still saying:"Things have come to this, with the army at the city gates. What difference does it make if you know? Hahahahaha."Because he didn't know; before this, his mind was solely focused on tearing Satoru apart... "Army at the city gates?""If you put it that way, yes."Satoru still wore that smile that Crocodile found utterly disgusting.Crocodile covered his face with his palm, glaring at Satoru through his fingers."I haven't lost yet!!!""So you figured it out."Satoru said.The army was at the city gates, yet it had become still.The enraged rebel army looked like this? What, was there a tranquilizer at the city gates?With Koza also having arrived, Crocodile would be a fool not to notice."The King is still in my hands."Crocodile replied."Oh."This was Satoru's answer, very... concise."Dad!""Crocodile, you've reached the end of the road, what else do you want?!"Vivi shouted. If Satoru hadn't held her back, she would have rushed forward.Koza clenched his fists, his heart filled with guilt as he looked at Cobra pinned to the wall.Even though the pain was excruciating.Cobra still had a smile on his lips.The war was stopped, and no one died.The undercover Emissary of Billion killed by Satoru: "Yes, yes, you're absolutely right.""Vivi, well done!!!!""I'm so proud of you!!!!""Hahahahaha."Cobra gave a thumbs up with his pinned right hand and shouted loudly. Even though it pulled at his wound, it couldn't stop him from laughing heartily."Miss All Sunday!!"Crocodile shouted.When under duress, one must bow one's head.Robin could only raise her hand, controlling her blooming arms to pull out the nail from Cobra's right forearm.Blood splattered, accompanied by a cry of pain from Cobra."Ah!!!""Dad!!!"Vivi cried out anxiously."Hahaha, the ruler of a nation, now a hostage. How does it feel, King?""How about this, let's make a deal.""Where is Pluton?!""If you just give me Pluton, I'll leave once I have it. A peaceful transaction."The tide had turned, and Crocodile began his psychological attack. If he could get Pluton, this country would be his sooner or later. Where there's life, there's hope."Wh-what!"Cobra replied, greatly surprised."Pluton.""I heard it can shatter an island with a single shot. It's the most evil ancient weapon, bearing the 'name of a god'.""That thing should be sleeping somewhere in this country.""My goal is it. With it... anyway, just give it to me, and I'll leave."...The situation on the roof.Below, Satoru's Main Body and Clone Bai Yun, the swordsman, coordinated a live broadcast.This completely solidified the fact that Crocodilewas the mastermind.Two million rebels and three hundred thousand Royal Army Soldiers all roared in unison.From overthrowing the King (besieging the kingdom) to rescuing the King.The roar of 2.3 million people made Usopp shiver."So scary.""The power of the people is immense. A weak individual, but 2.3 million are not weak. (If they had Conqueror's Haki, that would be another story.)"Clone Bai Yun, the swordsman, said.And although the Soldiers were high-spirited, without orders from Chaka, Pell, and Koza above, they wouldn't act... "Weapon?! Such a thing, in this country..."Vivi expressed surprise and ignorance."I don't know where you heard that name!""I also don't know where that thing is.""Moreover, whether it even exists is an unknown."Cobra replied, he truly didn't know."Indeed, I also think its existence is questionable.""But without seeing it clearly, the final outcome is hard to say.""You don't know?""Then you should know that the plaza in front of the palace will be bombed by a powerful bomb at 4:30 PM, which is 30 minutes from now.""That's a bomb that can destroy a five-kilometer radius, you know. At that time, the view from here will be completely new."Crocodile raised his unharmed right hand, still with an expression of superiority."Shhh, don't shout randomly, or it might explode now."Koza and Chaka were about to tell the Soldiers below to retreat outside the city, but they were threatened by Crocodile before they could speak."Alright, back to business, Cobra.""Where is the poneglyph?"Crocodile, smiling and with a cigar in his mouth, looked at Cobra again.Cobra closed his eyes, unable to believe that Crocodile still had this trick up his sleeve. Truly insane!"If I take you there, you'll leave and tell us the bomb's location... right?""Mm."Crocodile replied concisely."Alright, I'll take you."Cobra replied as if resigned to his fate.Crocodile laughed with satisfaction, "Hahaha, what a dutiful Ki—"But before he could finish, Luffy flew in with a punch, sending him reeling backward, his cigar flying out of his mouth.Satoru had turned his bracelet into a water-squirting knuckle duster, which Luffy was now wearing, allowing him to hit Crocodile."Damn it, Straw Hat, you know—"Crocodile still wanted to speak, but Luffy didn't give him a chance."Gum-Gum... Saw!"He grabbed Crocodile's shoulders with both hands, twisted his body forcefully in one direction, turning into a rotating "saw blade," then used the rotational force to pull himself forward, attacking Crocodilelike a saw.This move directly caused blood to seep from Crocodile's mouth, sending him sprawling onto the ground."To actually take down Crocodile..."Cobra felt it was incredible... Below.Even though they knew about the bomb through the broadcast, the Soldiers did not flinch.Looking at the Straw Hat Pirates projected on the wall.Zoro smiled, Sanji exhaled a puff of smoke, Namiraised her fist silently cheering for Luffy, while Chopper and Usopp cheered loudly."Hahaha, as expected of you, Luffy!!""Go, defeat that Crocodile!!!"Satoru gave the den den mushi to Zoro, "Here, you hold this."Zoro glanced at him, "No, my hand hurts."Satoru: "...""Don't act like a refrigerator (elephant).""I'm going to defuse the bomb."Satoru replied.Zoro: "... (silently taking the den den mushi...)"Zoro took the den den mushi, and Satoru stepped forward and flew off.
Chapter 163: Luffy vs. CrocodileKnowing that his plan had failed, Crocodile could only suppress his anger at wanting to kill Luffy and Satoru.The best strategy is to attack the heart.He used the bomb and his departure as conditions to threaten and persuade Cobra to tell him where the poneglyph was stored.First, get Pluton.Then this country would be his sooner or later.However, what he didn't know was this:Satoru already knew the bomb's location.And he would never find Pluton here in his lifetime, because it wasn't here at all.As for Luffy's personality…Negotiate? Trade? Compromise?Screw that, just fight directly.When Cobra endured the humiliation and agreed to Crocodile's conditions, Luffy immediately landed two solid punches, making Crocodile's mouth bleed and sending him sprawling on the ground… "Get up!"Luffy said fiercely; he knew he couldn't defeat Crocodile in just two moves."Heheheh…"Crocodile let out a sneer, the anger within it palpable."As long as there's water, I can hit you.""With this knuckle duster Satoru gave me, now, the real show is just beginning!!"Luffy raised a hand, his fist pointed at Crocodile as he spoke."Heheheh, hahahaha!!!""Why, why do you think that just because you can hit me, you can defeat me?""Straw Hat, the gap between us is beyond your imagination.""Miss All Sunday, take the King first; I'll be there shortly."Crocodile turned into sand, then reformed his body.Robin, behind him, heard his order and unpinned Cobra from the wall. The nails being pulled out caused Cobra excruciating pain, but with Vivi there, Cobra gritted his teeth and didn't cry out; a father always cares about his dignity.Robin also wanted to know what the poneglyphrecorded, so she pulled Cobra along and left."Father!!""King!!"Vivi, Chaka, and Pell wanted to give chase, but Crocodile raised his hand to block them. Sand gathered, and a sandstorm began to swirl in the sky. Robin and Cobra's figures were quickly swallowed by the sand."This is part of the deal; don't push your luck."Crocodile said.Luffy didn't want to say anything more to him and just attacked directly.Vivi's tears fell. She had protected her citizens but couldn't protect her own father.Satoru, flying up from below, patted Vivi's shoulder."Vivi, this isn't the time for sadness."Vivi took a deep breath, "Right, now we have to find that bomb!!!""Yes, let's go, we'll look for it together.""We are comrades."Swordsman Satoru said with a smile.After speaking, he directly picked up Vivi and descended to reunite with Zoro and the others below.Main Body Satoru, on the rooftop holding a den den mushi, smiled and nodded. To make Vivi feel useful, he didn't intend to tell her the exact location of the bomb, letting her search for it herself.Of course, he wouldn't let the bomb explode in the plaza in the end.Another Clone Bai Yun suddenly arrived on the rooftop. This was one Satoru had split off before giving Luffy the knuckle duster; he had just gone down to grab something.A watch.Clone Bai Yun patted Pell."You can fly, go help Vivi and the others search for the bomb.""Chaka, right, and Koza, you two go lead the army to retreat outside the castle, just in case.""Of course, you can also ask for their opinions, leaving a portion to fight the remnants of Baroque Works.""However, looking at them, they should all be willing to stay."After Clone Bai Yun finished speaking, he went to take over the Main Body's live broadcast den den mushi."Go.""Leave the King to me, I'll go save him, don't worry."With that, Satoru took off, flying away into the distance.Chaka and Koza exchanged glances, then looked at the back of Clone Bai Yun holding the den den mushi. With a tacit understanding, they moved together, heading down the secret passage that Koza and Vivi used to frequent in their childhood.Chaka felt that Satoru's arrangement was very good, but he always felt something was off.Indeed, something was a little off.Satoru, flying in the air, already had sand in his eyes, and his sense of direction wasn't great.But the most important thing was."Which direction was the Royal Tomb again?"
Chapter 164: You're in Great Danger Now~On the rooftop, Luffy vs. Crocodile, with Clone Bai Yun broadcasting.Below, Vivi, Swordsman Satoru, the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates, and Pell went to find the bomb.Chaka and Koza rallied their troops, ordering them to retreat outside the city, but they were almost "fighting" for a spot to stay.In the end, 50,000 people were left to deal with the remaining remnants of Baroque Works.If these remnants could each take on a hundred, then there was still a chance to win.Meanwhile, Main Body Satoru flew off to chase Robin and Cobra, but there was one problem.He didn't know which direction the Royal Tomb was in... "Hmph ha ha ha ha!!!""I told you, just because you can hit me doesn't mean you can defeat me."On the rooftop.After several rounds of fighting between Luffy and Crocodile.Unaware that Crocodile had a hidden ability to absorb moisture, Luffy was caught off guard and impaled by the iron hook.A Luffy who doesn't suffer a setback first isn't the real Luffy.Of course, he would make a comeback at the very end.But Crocodile wasn't doing well either; he was covered in injuries, his meticulously oiled hair was soaked and messy, and his clothes were torn.Despite this, Luffy still glared fiercely at Crocodileand raised his hand to punch him in the right cheek.The force wasn't enough, and Crocodile merely tilted his body.As if red light shot from his eyes, Crocodilestraightened his body, looked at Luffy, raised his right hand, and gripped Luffy's neck.Instantly, Luffy was sucked dry into a mummy."If you have the guts, be a clone like that long-haired kid, otherwise, just die!"With that, Crocodile flung Luffy off the rooftop.Seeing this, Clone Bai Yun immediately swept past Crocodile and jumped down after him.The broadcast had stopped long ago when Zorotook the den den mushi.Watching Satoru also jump down, and knowing he was a clone, killing him would be useless, so Crocodile didn't want to get entangled with him.After saying "ridiculous," he also began heading towards the Royal Tomb... Water spurted from between two knuckle dusters and fell into Luffy's mouth.Like timely rain after a long drought.Luffy desperately swallowed, and with a 'bang,' he transformed from a shriveled state back to his original appearance.Clone Bai Yun watched, confirming that human physiques truly couldn't be compared."Puh ha! I'm alive."Clone Bai Yun: "Mhm mhm."Luffy: "That guy's gone, I saw him floating in the sand in that direction!"Clone Bai Yun: "Mhm... Wait a minute!!! You're not bandaged yet!!!"...West side of the Royal Palace, Royal Tomb."The hidden staircase, is the poneglyph hidden beneath it?"Robin said."You can read poneglyphs?"Cobra asked."Of course, that's why I cooperated with Crocodile, and why he didn't kill me."Robin looked down the stairs, not directly at Cobra.After speaking, Robin wanted to step down, but Satoru's voice came from behind her."Oh dear, I just caught up."Robin immediately turned around, crossing her arms.Satoru flashed several times, his thumb and forefinger clamping one of Robin's hands."Don't be so agitated, Sister Robin, fighting right away?"Robin took a step back. She had intelligence on Baroque Works, but for Satoru, she only knew he was from East Blue and had a bounty of 25 million, nothing else.She couldn't see through Satoru, yet Satoru seemed to know her very well, including her real name."Heh heh, then I wonder, Little Brother, what do you want to do?""I also want to know if the poneglyph down there truly records the existence of Pluton.""Although we are Vivi's comrades, secondly, we are also pirates."Satoru spoke frankly and directly.Cobra glanced at him, saying nothing.Robin still couldn't figure out what Satoru wanted.Satoru, however, continued."Sister Robin, you know Crocodile's personality.""Regardless of whether the poneglyph below records the existence of Pluton, after you tell Crocodile the text on it...""Your chances of being discarded after being used are more than fifty percent.""You're in great danger now~"
Chapter 165: It's My Turn to Perform!"You are in great danger now."Satoru bent down slightly, leaned closer, and spoke to Robin with a smile.The reason for this scene was that Satoru's Main Body had arrived at the entrance of the Kingdom Mausoleum's basement one step ahead of Crocodile, catching up with Robin and King Cobra.(Some people complained about the Clone existing for more than 15 minutes. Let me clarify: 15 minutes refers to the time limit for the Clone to use its ability. The existence of the Clone itself has no time limit, and it's not Ten Thousand Clones; there can only be a maximum of six.)Hearing this, Robin lowered her crossed hands."Is this yet another clumsy attempt at sowing discord?""Hehehe, however, this time you've convinced me. What are your conditions?""Little! Bro! ther!"Satoru straightened up."Forget about conditions.""Big! Sis! ter! That sounds too distant.""Let's go down together. Just tell me what is written on that poneglyph.""If Crocodile comes later and makes a move, I will stop him for you if I can.""How about that? Big Sister."Robin smiled without answering, turning directly to walk down the stairs.Satoru helped Cobra stand up."Your Majesty, you go first, and I will cover the rear.""Since it is a secret preserved in stone, it will be known one day. Isn't this outcome better than war?"Satoru said with a smile.Cobra paused, then nodded and walked forward first.Satoru followed last.The three of them reached the bottom.The Alabasta Kingdom Mausoleum is where successive Alabasta kings rest above ground.The murals and style strongly evoked the sense of a Pharaoh's pyramid, except for the statues of the sea cat, Alabasta's sacred animal, on the left and right."The item is inside the door ahead."Cobra said.Robin did not reply. She stepped forward and pushed open the large door. Light streamed in, stretching Robin's shadow.The door opened, and light shone upon the poneglyph directly in front. Satoru stepped up to look, and a heavy sense of history seemed to weigh on his heart.Robin smiled, "Exactly right."...On the street, Tashigi lay wounded on the ground.Crocodile walked over, smoking a cigar."Hahaha, you were beaten by that woman.""I didn't expect you Marines to chase all the way here. Where's your boss? Did that Old Smokerbastard run away?""Stray dogs have no right to talk about justice.""The winner is king, the loser is a bandit—that is the essence of this sea. You should all crawl back to your bases and preach about justice there.""Hahahaha."After a torrent of deadly mockery, his eyes viewing her as a stray dog, Crocodile walked right past Tashigi.Tashigi lay prone on the ground; despite the fierce unwillingness in her heart, she couldn't stand up.After a while, Crocodile left, and Luffy arrived."Where did that Crocodile go!?"Luffy asked with a serious expression, his waist wrapped in bandages. Clone Bai Yun was already gone."Tell me!!"Tashigi recalled Crocodile's humiliating words and forced herself to raise her arm."He headed toward the Mausoleum!""This way? Thank you!!"Luffy ran without hesitation in the direction she pointed.Meanwhile, Tashigi's thoughts on justice began to fall into confusion... "It's so tall."Clone Bai Yun arrived beneath the Clock Tower, looking up. The top of the tower seemed to pierce the clouds.After looking down at his watch again, Satorustomped his foot."Fortunately, I can fly."At the same time.Vivi and her group were traversing the street where the 10,000-strong Allied Army was battling the remnants of Baroque Works, searching for the bomb's location."Waaah!!! Stray bullets!!"Stray bullets flew overhead, causing Usopp to scream loudly. Satoru admired his vitality, despite being completely wrapped in bandages."Are you alright."Satoru helped up Vivi, who had fallen in her haste. It was understandable that Vivi was anxious; only two minutes remained before the bomb was set to explode."You are the princess of this country.""Think carefully: the most suitable place to perfectly cover five kilometers, one that is both spacious and concealed."This was a reminder from Swordsman Satoru.Hearing this, Vivi remembered where Koza used to hide when their Suna Suna Clan played hide-and-seek as children."I know!!"Vivi shouted, looking up, and grabbed the nose of Usopp, who was running past her."I know! No other place is more suitable than that one!""What! Really! Great!!"Usopp was so excited he was slightly incoherent."Alright, first notify everyone to gather! Hurry, time waits for no one."Satoru said."Right, right, right!""I'll notify everyone first. I shouldn't mess it up."Usopp said this while pulling a bullet out of the pouch on his waist."Mhm!"Vivi replied with absolute certainty.Usopp immediately took action."Hissatsu: Red Snake Star."The red signal flare shot up, leaving a striking red trail, and others immediately noticed it... including the remnants of Baroque Works. Because they were few in number, they had to hide in houses and engage in guerrilla warfare with the Allied Army, who couldn't subdue them immediately.The moment they saw the signal flare, they inexplicably began converging toward it... "Is what you wanted to know written on it?"Cobra asked, looking at Robin, who was standing in front of the poneglyph and reaching out to rub the text on it.Satoru stood with his arms crossed, leaning sideways against the wall behind Cobra, wearing an indifferent expression.Meanwhile, Crocodile also arrived in front of the Kingdom Mausoleum. The hidden staircase entrance was now open, making it difficult not to notice."Is there nothing else? Is this all the secrets this country hides?"Robin countered.Cobra's tone became slightly angry, "Are you still not satisfied? I have already done what you asked...""Indeed, it lives up to its name as a national secret. If one didn't know, it truly would be impossible to find."Robin sighed with emotion, unaware that Crocodilehad already appeared behind her."Hello!"Satoru waved at Crocodile.Crocodile glanced at him, decided he wasn't worth bothering with, and walked straight over to Robin."So this is the poneglyph? The world truly holds endless wonders.""Did you read it?""Yes."Robin replied simply and clearly."Then quickly tell me every single word."Crocodile spoke in a commanding tone.Robin glanced at Satoru, then turned around, placed her hand on the stone block, and began translating the writing on it."Kashira conquered Alabasta. That was in Celestial Calendar year 239...""In year 260, Teyima dominated the Bitru Dynasty.""In year 306, Eruma constructed the Taffu Cathedral.""In year 325, Mam, the hero of Oruteya...""Hey! Hey!!""Is this what we wanted to know?""I am not interested in the history of this country at all!!""The world's most evil weapon!! Tell me quickly! Where is it!! Where is it!!!"Crocodile interrupted Robin, shouting with extreme impatience."Hey, hey, didn't you say you wanted every word exactly? Why are you like this?"Satoru interjected."Shut up!!!"Crocodile roared, turning his head to glare at Satoru, who merely curled his lip.He then looked back at Robin, who was staring at him with a placid expression. "It doesn't contain that information. It only holds the history of this country.""What?"Crocodile, conversely, calmed down; extreme impatience often leads to cold composure."There isn't a single word about the Pluton on this..."Robin informed Crocodile decisively."Is that so? That is truly regrettable."Crocodile turned and walked behind Robin, staring at her with his profile.Robin followed his movement.Crocodile glared at Robin and said."Although you are a competent comrade, I must kill you here!"Satoru stomped his foot. It's my turn to perform
Chapter 166: The Final Duel Beneath the TombIn front of the tomb's entrance, Luffy rushed over.He saw the hidden staircase appearing on the ground.Luffy pursed his lips and squinted his eyes, saying, "This feels very suspicious."For Luffy's brain and IQ to think of this, it's a huge improvement, isn't it?!...Meanwhile, deep beneath the secret tomb.Robin's earlier remark, "Yes, it truly lives up to its name as a national secret. If one didn't know, it would indeed be impossible to find," was overheard by Crocodile.And Robin's translation of the poneglyph gave him an answer: not a single word about Pluton.Crocodile knew it wasn't that there was nothing; it was that Robin didn't want to say.The most important thing was that he knew there was a record on it, which was crucial.Given his personality, if Robin didn't want to say it, she would never say it.He wouldn't force Robin to speak. Since Robin had deceived him, it was a betrayal. He would rather find another person who might not even exist but could read the original history, than waste time trying to make Robin talk.This was Sir Crocodile's way of doing things.So, he said,"Although you are a qualified comrade, I must kill you here!""The promise we made four years ago ends here.""Didn't we agree four years ago that I would lead you to the location of the poneglyph, and in return, you would tell me the location of the weapon?""For these four years, you have been calm-headed by my side, and your command ability is first-class.""For me, that's enough. You are a very useful woman.""But in the end, you still broke the promise!!""Whether the weapon's location is recorded here cannot be confirmed, but what is certain is that you said there was nothing!""This country's poneglyph has no information about Pluton at all, that's what you said!""This is not your fault, but you also broke the promise, so you should die!!!"Crocodile could have just acted directly, yet he said so much.As soon as he finished speaking, the golden hook instantly swung over.Only a "clang" was heard.Satoru's right palm, covered in Armament Haki, grabbed the hook. Robin immediately retreated, moving away from the two."Seriously, is there anything that can't be said properly?"Crocodile stared intently at Satoru, "What's your relationship with her?""Or are you like that Straw Hat, willing to sacrifice your life for someone you just met?""A hero saving a beauty, who doesn't like such a thing?""Sacrifice my life? Are you so sure you can defeat me?""Let's talk about something important. If she dies, where will you find Pluton? Seriously, you're just young and reckless..."Crocodile's forehead veins bulged. He lectured Satoru, this little brat, and his right hand transformed into a scythe, slashing towards Satoru's neck."I haven't trusted anyone from the start!""From Cobra's reaction, Pluton exists. Even if I turn this country upside down, I will find it eventually!!"Satoru immediately ducked, feeling a wisp of wind pass over his head, and quickly used Crocodile's golden hook as a mirror."Good, good, my hair wasn't cut."Satoru still hadn't released Crocodile's golden hook and laughed loudly."Hahahaha, even if you dig this country upside down, you won't find Pluton.""What do you mean!?"Crocodile asked.Satoru glanced in the direction of the door, vaguely hearing footsteps."Nothing, my part is over.""Let me leave a buff."Crocodile truly didn't know what this madman Satoru was babbling about.Then he saw Satoru release his hook. Just as he was ready to attack, he saw Satoru punch himself hard in the chest.He staggered backward, and at the same time, Luffy's loud shout came through."Satoru!!!"Robin caught Satoru. Satoru looked weak and unable to stand, with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth."Luffy...""I'm fine...""Hit him!!!""Okay!!!"Luffy took a step and directly attacked Crocodile.Crocodile: "..."Speechless or not, he still had to turn around and block Luffy. He wouldn't bother explaining that he didn't hit him; this was his personality, and it was exactly what Satoru wanted.Luffy and Crocodile clashed again.The final duel beneath the tomb began.
Chapter 167: BloodLuffy arrived beneath the tomb.Main Body Satoru cooperated, just in time to give him a layer of Rage buff.The final battle beneath the tomb began.The other comrades also reached the bottom of the clock tower.Meanwhile, Satoru leaned against Robin... "So soft... bah, so gentle! Big sister."Satoru watched Luffy and Crocodile fight, but these words were for Robin behind him.Robin smiled and pushed Satoru up."Why did you save me?""I already said, a hero saving a beauty."Robin's face was full of disbelief."Alright, didn't we make an agreement when we came in?""Did it record information about Pluton up there or not?""You just need to tell me if it did, or didn't."Satoru turned and looked into Robin's eyes, asking.Robin's aura was no weaker than Satoru's; she met his gaze, hesitated, then nodded."Then that's that, we owe each other nothing."Satoru turned and said."Is that all? You don't want to know more information." Satoru mimicked a girl's voice and Robin's tone, which... wasn't very similar.Then he replied in his own voice."Life is long, there will be opportunities."Robin: "...""Can I keep leaning?""Don't misunderstand, I'm like this with everyone."Satoru said, leaning back directly.Robin stepped back, crossing her arms, and a pair of arms sprouted from the ground, supporting Satoru's back."This works too.""Quite comfortable."Robin: "..."..."You two undying pests!! Why do you always cross me!! You're just an unknown pirate crew!!"Crocodile slashed at Luffy with his Desert Spada, asking as he did so.Luffy dodged by bending down, then punched Crocodile in the abdomen. It was blocked by the middle part of Crocodile's golden hook, but the immense force caused it to dent, and Crocodile also recoiled a few steps."How long until you give up!!"Crocodile shouted.Luffy exhaled, "Because you haven't returned what you took from us.""What I took? Money? Reputation? Life, or rain?"Crocodile retorted indifferently, implying he had taken too many things."The country."Luffy replied gravely."The country? What kind of joke are you playing!!!""The rebellion was stopped, and the whereabouts of Pluton are still unknown!!""All of this is thanks to you!!!""And now you're asking me for the country, this country!!!"Crocodile couldn't hold back his anger either, shouting ferociously.The country! The country!!You guys completely ruined the plan! Now you're talking about the country with me!!!"When we first arrived on this island, the country in her heart, in her memories, was already gone!""Those cities swallowed by the desert, the oases, these past few years without rain.""If this were still her country!! She should be happier!!!"After speaking, Luffy attacked again, charging forward and kicking out with a flying leg.Crocodile showed disdain, as there was no water or knuckle duster on his foot. He casually raised his hook, then was kicked squarely in the right side of his face, sending him flying.His slicked-back hair was disheveled, blood seeped from his nostrils and the corners of his mouth. Crocodile gritted his teeth, glaring at Luffy, thinking, impossible, how can he still hit me without water!!But then he saw Luffy take off the knuckle duster and throw it back to Satoru."Satoru, you're right, I can't always rely on your help.""Protect yourself."Satoru stood up and firmly caught the knuckle duster, "Do you have a plan?""No!!""Good!!"Satoru lay back down directly; the arms were gone, but he didn't fall.Robin's eyelids twitched slightly.Without another word, Luffy punched Crocodiledirectly in the face. This time, Crocodile crashed into the wall, which instantly cracked, the fissures spreading.Crocodile propped himself up, turning his head, still a bit unsteady.Truth be told, he had already fought four rounds, plus this one.Seeing Luffy's blood-dripping fist, Crocodileexclaimed."Could it be! You... you want to use blood!!?"Luffy raised his blood-soaked fist, "Using blood can also solidify sand, can't it?"
Chapter 168: I Believe HimLuffy and Crocodile started their final battle beneath the Royal Mausoleum.The audience consisted of Satoru, Robin, and King Cobra.Vivi and the others had also gathered beneath the Clock Tower. The time had come for the final outcome... Seeing Luffy throw the knuckle dusters back to Satoru and fight him using his own blood.Even Crocodile marveled at Luffy's madness."Hoo... Ha... Hahahahaha!!!""You obstruct me again and again, and you even dare to fight me using your own blood! Hahaha.""Then I shall let you witness what a true pirate is."Crocodile stood up and removed his Golden Hook. Inside the hook was another hook, or rather, a Poisonous Needle."I will temporarily acknowledge you as a pirate. There is no turning back in a duel between pirates.""The word 'fear' is not in our dictionary. Once the Plaza explodes, this place will also collapse.""This is the last time!! Let's decide the victor right here!!!"Crocodile acknowledged Luffy's courage.The next second, the two instantly charged at each other.And what he said was unnecessary... Beneath the Clock Tower."The gunner must be in a place where they can aim at the target.""It must also be large enough to place a Cannon, and yet invisible to people from the ground.""It must be there. Although I've looked that way countless times, it was a blind spot. The gunner must be in...""That Clock Tower!!!"Vivi pointed at the Clock Tower and stated her guess to Nami and the others with absolute certainty.And Pell, who flew over there and was shot, proved Vivi's guess was correct... There was only one and a half minutes left until the Bomb exploded.Beneath the Mausoleum.Luffy threw a punch at Crocodile.Crocodile voluntarily used Elementalization to dodge. The Poisonous Liquid Hook on his hand aimed for Luffy's arm and struck down.Luffy immediately used his other hand to pull his fist back, narrowly avoiding the Poisonous Needle. With a bang, the Poisonous Needle struck the ground, corroding it and causing white smoke to rise.Failing to land a hit, the two looked at each other, panting.Luffy was the first to attack again.A flying punch.Crocodile used his old method, directly raising his right palm, but unexpectedly, Luffy bent his foot backward to block his own fist.Only his Rubber Body could easily accomplish that.Twisting his body in mid-air, he delivered a kick towards Crocodile.Crocodile dodged sideways, and the two exchanged glares.Crocodile raised his Poisonous Needle and brought it down. Luffy stretched his arm, grabbed a protrusion on the wall ahead, and retracted himself, barely dodging Crocodile's Poisonous Needle.Crocodile's Poisonous Needle struck a large piece of rubble, which evaporated and melted, showing the intensity of the poison.Crocodile turned around to look at Luffy, when suddenly a cut opened on his left forehead, spurting blood.He had dodged just now, but not completely.Blood flowed down his forehead to the corner of his mouth and chin. Crocodile wasn't angry; instead, he smiled.He understood that Luffy feared his Poisonous Needle and was being too passive.This time, he was the first to attack.Unexpectedly, Luffy didn't dodge. The Poisonous Needle sliced Luffy's shoulder, but Luffysimultaneously raised his foot and delivered a kick to Crocodile's right cheek. He then grabbed the middle section of the hook, spun around, and struck Crocodile with his heel, the massive impact sending Crocodile flying.Cobra was surprised by Luffy's bravery and couldn't help but wonder who he truly was.Meanwhile, Satoru looked at the bluish, steaming wound on Luffy's shoulder.At this moment, Robin handed a bottle of Antidote to Satoru from behind.Satoru smiled slightly and took it casually."If too much time passes, the Antidote won't work."Robin reminded him.Satoru looked back at Luffy, shaking his head slightly. "It won't be too long.""I believe him."...Although Crocodile had taken two hits and was currently half-kneeling on the ground, the expression on his face was triumphant."The victor has been decided. You will soon die from the poison."White smoke rose from his wound, yet Luffyseemed oblivious, still staring intently at Crocodile."You truly... understand nothing!!"...Beneath the Clock Tower.Vivi was waiting for Pell to arrive, but unfortunately, he had already been shot.
Chapter 169: What Long Nose is Flashing?Only 1 minute remains until the explosion.The Clock Tower is divided into two parts: the lower section is a long house with four floors.The upper section is just a single vertical building.While Vivi and the others were discussing countermeasures below, Sanji appeared on the third-floor balcony of the lower section.Following that, Zoro appeared at the connection point between the upper and lower sections.Sanji appeared on the third floor because he thought standing high would give him a clear view.Zoro appeared at the junction of the two Clock Tower sections because the Marine told him to go north, so he went up... "North and up mean completely different things!!!"Usopp complained, then changed the subject, noting that Zoro was now the closest person to the Top of the Clock Tower."Still, well done! Keep going!!""No!""To reach the Top of the Clock Tower, they can only use the stairs behind the first floor. From their current positions, they can't get inside the Clock Tower.""We still have to climb the stairs!!"Vivi turned and ran. However, if she could climb to the Top of the Clock Tower in under a minute, she would surely be the world's 100-meter champion.Just at this critical moment, Nami suddenly had a flash of inspiration."I have a great idea!!"As soon as she finished speaking, the clock face at the Top of the Clock Tower was pushed open."Listen to me, Mr. 7. This is our final mission, quack quack quack.""Hehehe, yes, the countdown has already started: 30 seconds."They were the Frontier Commanders of Baroque Works.Mr. 7 and his teammate, Ms. Father's Day.A man wearing a wig and a woman wearing a frog mask."What is that!!!"Nami and Usopp exclaimed in surprise."It's Mr. 7."Vivi shouted in surprise, which served as an answer... "15 seconds before firing, countdown starts!!"At the Top of the Clock Tower, the Mr. 7 Duo was ready to light the fuse.Below.Usopp, Chopper, and Vivi were stacked in a Human Pyramid.Usopp was in a Horse Stance carrying Chopper in his Beast Form, and Vivi was sitting on Chopper's back."Nami, what exactly are you trying to do!!!""There's no time left! If you mess this up, we're doomed!!"Usopp shouted."Shut up!!""Just stand still!""I'm calculating!!"Nami replied, holding her clima-tact aloft."What do you mean'stand still'? What is this pose supposed to achieve!!"Usopp was very confused. In a moment, he would understand—the kind of understanding that nearly brought release."You'll know soon enough. Go!!"13 seconds remaining on the countdown."Tropical Low Pressure!!"Nami swung out a rotating section of her clima-tact, sending it flying toward Usopp."Tropical Low Pressure, isn't that a party..."Usopp didn't finish his sentence.The spinning clima-tact struck accurately, hitting him where it hurts.Usopp was in so much pain that his bulging eyes and mouth were almost longer than his nose; he probably didn't hurt this much when Mr. 4 hit him.It was truly heartbreaking to hear and tear-inducing to witness.The air pressure exploded, launching the three of them—Usopp, Chopper, and Vivi—upward."Chopper, jump toward Sanji!!"Nami shouted.Everyone instantly understood: this was an Aerial Relay.Sanji leaned out the window. "I think I get it. This is the only way!"Chopper kicked off hard, reaching Sanji's height, while Usopp, who served as the stepping stone, instantly plummeted.King Yama: "What long nose is flashing at the entrance?"Next, Sanji jumped out, extended his leg, perfectly caught Chopper, and kicked him vigorously.10 seconds remaining on the countdown.Zoro was next in the relay, but at that moment, Mr. 7 and his partner spotted Vivi."What an unexpected bonus!!"The two drew their guns and fired immediately.Zoro slashed hard, using the force of the blade to send Chopper and Vivi upward, but the bullets struck him, causing him to instantly fall from the sky."Zoro!!" Usopp, who had 'resurrected' below, shouted anxiously.Satoru suddenly appeared and flashed over to catch him."Satoru!!!"Usopp shouted again."Seriously, I was perfectly fine watching the show behind the Clock Tower. You really have a death wish."3 seconds remaining on the countdown.Chopper reverted to his original form and fell from the sky. Satoru used his other arm to scoop him up and descended toward the ground.Mr. 7 and Ms. Father's Day looked down and couldn't see Vivi, but when they looked up, they saw her above them."She's up there!!""Go!!!""Peacock Slasher: Chain Rings!!"Vivi swung out the Peacock Rings on both sides, but Mr. 7 and his partner simply bent down to dodge them."Quack quack, too bad.""They dodged it."They stood up and aimed their pistols at Vivi.Unexpectedly, Vivi retracted the rings with both hands."Counter-Flow!!"The Peacock Rings bounced back, hitting the two of them directly and knocking them down.1 second remaining on the countdown.Satoru landed just in time.One second passed. No explosion.Nami: "We... succeeded?"Before they could cheer, Satoru, who was nearby, set down Zoro and Chopper, ignored Sanji and Usopp's complaints about not catching them, and stepped into the air again.