"Bzzz…"
King spread his wings wide, flames blazing across his body as he shot through the air at incredible speed.
"Zoro!" Chopper cried out in alarm.
"Fish-Man Karate Secret Art!"
Aboard the Sunny, Jinbe slowly gathered strength. A powerful surge of energy burst forth.
"Buraikan!"
The massive shockwave struck King head-on.
Boom!
The fast-flying King crashed down once again, plunging headfirst into the ruins.
The Beast Pirates were already too stunned for words. How could this rookie pirate crew be this strong?
They had sent Lord King flying again and again.
The situation was bizarre enough as it was. The mighty Beast Pirates had somehow been pushed into a position where no one could come to their aid.
With the death of the All-Star Jack, a huge piece of the Beast Pirates' strength had collapsed instantly.
Now only the Flying Six could still hold the line.
Boom!
X Drake of the Flying Six transformed into a dinosaur, unleashing terrifying power. The samurai couldn't withstand even a single exchange against him.
With the Flying Six entering the battle, the tide quickly turned one-sided.
The samurai's morale remained high, but they had too few top-tier fighters. Before long, they were being forced back.
Page One and Ulti also fought at full strength. In a short time, they had already shattered the samurai charge.
Hyogoro's body suddenly expanded. Armament Haki flowed along his blade as he slashed at Drake.
Boom!
"This old man finally has a chance to be useful. I won't let you keep running wild!"
Drake's expression gradually turned serious.
The force behind Hyogoro's blade wasn't weak at all—it was powerful.
"Those people inside the flames must be the so-called Akazaya Nine. I'll kill them myself!"
Ulti transformed into her dinosaur form and charged toward the ring of flames Ace had left behind.
"Not good!" Hyogoro's face changed.
"Boss, we'll go!"
Several former yakuza bosses of Wano called out to him before rushing forward.
"Out of my way!"
Ulti unleashed her full might and swung her club.
Boom!
The power of an Ancient Zoan was beyond what ordinary people could match. Everyone standing in her path was blasted away by a single strike.
"Die, Akazaya!"
After clearing a path, Ulti arrived before the ring of flames and brought her club crashing down.
"Kiku!"
Sanji instantly transformed into the Flame Prince and shot through the air.
Bang!
His flaming kick blocked Ulti's attack.
But the moment he saw her, his expression changed completely.
"B-beautiful... lady..."
His eyes turned into hearts, and his body froze on the spot.
"Huh!? Who are you!?"
Ulti growled and swung her club at him again.
"Get out of my way!"
"This is bad! Sanji would never hit a woman!" Nami and Robin said with grave expressions.
"Sanji!" Chopper shouted as he rushed forward.
But it was already too late.
"Leave it to me!"
At that moment, Usopp suddenly spoke up.
His eyes locked onto Ulti.
The Lion Cannon's blast radius was enormous. Hitting one specific person without harming anyone nearby was almost impossible.
But today, God Usopp was going to turn the impossible into reality.
Otherwise, how could he live up to the title of God?
"Focus..."
Sweat instantly covered Usopp's forehead.
He had only a split second.
"Fire!"
Without the slightest hesitation, Usopp fired.
Boom!
A beam of energy struck Ulti perfectly.
The tremendous impact blasted her away.
As for Sanji, he suffered only a slight aftershock. For him, it was nothing at all.
"Usopp! That was amazing!"
Nami rushed into the control room and threw her arms around him excitedly.
But something happened immediately afterward that nearly made them break down.
At some point, Sanji had already appeared in front of another beautiful woman.
"..."
Nami and Usopp exchanged a look, the corners of their mouths twitching.
Neither of them wanted anything more to do with him.
"It's Lady Black Maria!"
The Beast Pirates erupted in excitement.
"Hahaha! This nobody from your little pirate crew is finished now!"
Sanji had already become rooted to the spot.
Looking at the towering beauty before him, he swallowed hard as his heart pounded uncontrollably.
The Straw Hat crew: ...
Just when everyone thought Sanji was about to throw himself at her, he suddenly shouted:
"Robin-chwan! Save me!"
The shout left everyone stunned.
Even Black Maria, who had just been about to attack, looked completely bewildered.
I haven't even done anything yet, have I?
Only the Straw Hats let out a sigh of relief.
Aboard the Sunny, Robin stiffened for a moment before a faint smile curved her lips.
"Mm."
She crossed her arms. A pair of giant wings appeared behind her, and she slowly descended from the Sunny.
"Sanji, go do what you need to do. Leave her to me."
Robin's departing figure carried quiet reassurance.
"I'm counting on you, Robin!"
Sanji withdrew immediately without hesitation.
Seeing that Sanji was safe, Chopper finally relaxed.
Then he suddenly heard faint voices coming from the distance.
Curious, he headed toward them.
Entering the castle on Onigashima, Chopper shifted into his reindeer form, sniffing as he listened carefully in every direction.
At first he still ran into a few Beast Pirates grunts.
But the farther he went, the fewer people he encountered.
Eventually, he seemed to enter a completely deserted area.
Not a single person could be seen.
Soon, Chopper arrived outside a room.
The voices he had heard were coming from inside.
To be safe, he quietly pressed an ear against the door.
"The number of people gathered on Onigashima has already made this a world-class war of destruction. Though many say it still doesn't compare to the Paramount War two years ago."
"But four fighters at Emperor level have already appeared in this battle: Kaido of the Beasts, Big Mom, and the newly crowned Emperor, Fire Fist Ace!"
"And also Drake and Straw Hat Luffy, who caused chaos at the Paramount War two years ago!"
"According to reliable information, Drake's strength has already reached Emperor level as well. It's hard to say how things will develop from here."
"That's right. This war is nothing but beneficial for us. Let them tear each other apart and fight to the death."
Another voice spoke up.
Outside the door, Chopper blinked.
A storm churned in his heart.
Who were these people?
Marines?
A moment later, another voice sounded from within.
"The legendary four brothers have become a major threat to the World Government. They must be eliminated. This may be the perfect opportunity."
"Exactly. Orders have already come down from above. No matter who wins or loses this war, Wano must fall under the direct control of the World Government!"
What!?
Chopper's pupils contracted, his heart sinking.
The World Government wanted control of Wano!?
This was terrible news.
While they and the Beast Pirates were locked in a life-and-death struggle, the World Government intended to reap the benefits without lifting a finger.
This information had to get out.
Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.