The sudden scene stunned everyone present; feeling the aura emanating from the purple thunder, they couldn't help but swallow saliva.
"Th-that's what?!"
Franky was utterly horrified.
But at this moment, Tom was more shocked than anyone, because he was the closest to this purple thunder barrier.
His fist, about to strike Spandam, halted mid-swing, and he couldn'tt help but turn his head to look behind him. He saw the purple thunder barrier slowly disappear, and at the same time, a figure materialized within the thunder.
With flowing, unruly short black hair and a handsome face, what a dashing young man!
The moment he saw his face clearly, Tom's pupils suddenly dilated, and his voice stammered.
"You, you are..."
He had seen this face in a newspaper published not long ago. At the time, he was marveling that the Marines had produced such a strong young man, and today, this young man appeared before his very eyes.
"Marine Rear Admiral, Kyle!!"
!!!
In an instant, everyone's gaze focused on Kyle, their faces full of shock.
Kyle's gaze swept over the crowd and finally landed on the old judge in the purple robe, speaking calmly:
"I'm the one who attacked the judicial ship. Got a problem?!"
Gulp!!
Feeling Kyle's indifferent gaze, the old judge couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.
For a moment, he was also dumbfounded. Wait?! Judging by your tone, it sounds like you're the judge and I'm the criminal?
Although he was a bit flustered now, upholding his most basic professionalism as a judge, he still had to ask:
"Wh-why did you attack the judicial ship?"
"I accidentally hit it while testing a technique!"
Kyle continued speaking calmly.
"Th-then you'll have to come back with us for an investigation!"
The old judge said tentatively.
"Hmm?!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Kyle's indifferent gaze suddenly became incredibly sharp, causing him to shudder involuntarily—this was a fear from a biological level.
Without a second thought, he immediately said:
"Actually, coming back for an investigation isn't necessary; we can just write up a report ourselves and submit it later!"
"Rear Admiral Kyle, you must be busy, I'll be going now!"
Having said that, the old judge hastily directed the Judiciary Department personnel to pack away the table in front of him. He himself stood up from his chair, flashed a smile at Kyle, then immediately turned and left.
His brisk, energetic pace was nothing like that of an old man who just moments ago needed to sit in a chair to pass judgment on others.
Everyone knew what Kyle had been up to lately, and given his status within the Marines, he was definitely not someone a mere judge like himself could contend with.
He wasn't even qualified to have an equal conversation with him.
Since Kyle was here, he understood that the subsequent situation would depend entirely on Kyle's thoughts.
An old man like him wouldn't stay here to cause more trouble!!
As for Spandam?
What did he have to do with that? They weren't acquainted!!
Seeing the Judiciary Department people all leave, everyone present was stunned for another moment.
You're just leaving like that?
Coming in with such swagger and presence, and leaving with barely a trace? Taking nothing with you?
Well done!!
Kyle fixed his gaze on Tom and suddenly spoke:
"Keep going, don't stop. If he dies, it's on me!"
Tom: ??
Spandam: ???
Tom was dumbfounded.
Although Kyle's arrival had blocked those bullets for him, he was still a Marine after all, and Tom didn't think he'd just stand by and watch him continue his assault.
But now... what was this situation?
"You mean..."
"You heard right, keep going. I really dislike this guy too. Don't be afraid even if he dies; I'll take the responsibility for you!"
Having said that, Kyle turned his gaze to Franky and Iceburg, who were still standing there dumbfounded.
"You two can come over and join in too. You're pretty pissed at this guy too, right?"
"Come on, don't be afraid! Unleash the anger in your hearts!!"
Hearing this, Iceburg and Franky instinctively exchanged glances. Then they looked at Kyle, then back at Spandam pinned under Tom on the ground, and quickly made up their minds.
They slowly stood up and walked towards Spandam.
When they reached Spandam, both their expressions suddenly turned incredibly ferocious and vicious, and they each slammed a foot hard into Spandam's face.
One on the left, one on the right, they left their marks on Spandam.
But this was just the beginning; the next second, their fists, like a violent storm, rained down upon Spandam. Only Spandam's pig-like screams could be heard echoing through the area.
Seeing his disciples acting so ferociously, Tom was stunned.
But he didn't say anything; Franky and the others were enjoying themselves now, and he wouldn't spoil their fun by interrupting them.
Unfortunately, Franky and Iceburg had completely covered Spandam, making it hard for him to squeeze in and join the fray. But sneaking in one last kick before leaving was still possible.
Tom viciously kicked Spandam hard in the groin.
The next second, Spandam, who was being beaten, suddenly widened his eyes, and a scream even louder than any before erupted from his mouth.
Just hearing it was painful!
"Ouch!"
Even Kyle couldn't help but wince.
With that kick, Spandam had probably lost something vital!
Nearby, the CP5 agents looked at each other, witnessing their superior being beaten like this, but none dared to fire again.
A person's reputation is like a tree's shadow; they couldn't afford to provoke a formidable figure like Kyle.
Compared to Kyle, their weak and incompetent superior seemed much safer to offend.
Between flashes of blue lightning, Sabo's figure also appeared beside Kyle. He glanced around, his gaze also finally landing on Spandam.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk! How miserable!!"
Although Sabo had just arrived, his Observation Haki had already spread out long ago, so he naturally knew roughly what had happened.
He didn't know why Kyle was saving these people, nor why Kyle disliked Spandam.
But as the second-in-command of the organization, when the leader held absolute authority, he certainly had to stay aligned with him.
Regardless of the situation, sticking with Kyle was the right move.
And he also knew Kyle wasn't someone who couldn't tell right from wrong; since Kyle hated the guy, he definitely wasn't a good person.
With that in mind, Sabo didn't hesitate. He went over beside Franky and Iceburg and squeezed in. Tom's huge frame made it hard to squeeze in, but for him, it was easy!
He stepped forward and joined the fray.
Franky and Iceburg were a bit curious about this newly joined "companion" and both looked over at him.
But Sabo simply said:
"Whatever it is, we'll talk later. Let's continue the 'fight' first!!"
"Okay!! Continue fighting!!!"
Both nodded emphatically and resumed their assault on Spandam.
Shortly after, when Law arrived, the three stopped their actions. By then, Spandam was completely unrecognizable.
His entire face was beaten into a twisted mess, his original features impossible to discern.
He lay motionless on the ground, his chest rising and falling only very faintly, almost imperceptible. His breath came in broken gasps, as if he might ascend to heaven at any moment.
Law's gaze also swept across the surroundings first, then he looked at Kyle and asked:
"What happened?"
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