Chapter 213: The Warlords Under the Straw Hats
"What the hell is Kuma doing!"
On the execution platform, Sengoku was bewildered.
Kuma, who had undergone his final modifications before the war, should have already lost his self-awareness and become the only Warlord who completely obeyed the Marines' commands.
He had been fighting bravely on the front lines since the war began. Why did his behavior pattern suddenly change when Aokiji was pursuing the Straw Hat crew?
"Not a single one can be relied upon at a critical moment!" Sengoku clenched his fists tightly.
He had heard about Kuma's ability. It was rumored that people sent flying by him would fly in the sky for three days and three nights, and only he himself knew their final destination.
With the Straw Hat crew completely frozen by Aokiji, Kuma's action was undoubtedly a betrayal of the Marines!
"Was this also within your expectations?" Sengoku couldn't figure out the reason and couldn't help but cast a questioning gaze at Reiner.
From the start of the war until now, only this man before him had posed a threat to him that was in no way inferior to Whitebeard's!
Reiner gave him a teasing look. "Isn't it common sense that the Warlords don't listen to the Marines? I'm just an ordinary pirate. Who knows what kind of deals you have between you?"
Reiner and Kuma had already made an agreement on Sabaody, and Kuma himself had the intention of helping Luffy.
After learning that they might come to participate in the war, before undergoing his final surgery, he had asked Vegapunk to leave behind a command that would override his programming.
To send the Straw Hat crew flying when they were in a crisis.
The reason Reiner had to quickly kill Doflamingo was also to ensure that Kuma's actions could be carried out smoothly. After all, the other's ability was to send things flying, not to teleport across space.
If they were sent flying into the Birdcage...
...that would be a truly tragic scene.
Except for Luffy and Ace, who were thrown out by Jinbe, none of the others had escaped Aokiji's clutches.
Kuma also relied on the teleportation-like speed brought by his ability to send them all flying one after another.
Aokiji, who was being held back by Jinbe and Ivankov, didn't care. The only truly important target was Ace.
The fate of the Straw Hat crew was irrelevant to the significance of this war.
With Jinbe's interception, Jozu and Vista from behind had also caught up.
Aokiji's mood grew heavier. With the situation having developed to this point, he no longer had the time to care about other things.
And on the other side.
Clang!
The clash of cold steel sent a shower of sparks.
Zoro spread his legs and slid back a dozen meters, his expression wary as he stared at the beautiful female swordswoman before him.
At this moment, he was already covered in wounds, panting heavily, his chest heaving. With each rise and fall, blood seeped from his wounds.
"I still can't win, after all," Zoro sighed, as if mocking himself.
The pressure from fighting Momousagi was immense. He had given it his all and could only barely parry. Even with the main goal of stalling for time, he couldn't avoid getting continuously injured.
Gion, on the other side, also had a grave expression. "No wonder Momonga had such a high evaluation of you. Your potential is too terrifying."
The person who was not even proficient in Haki at Enies Lobby had, in just about a month, grown to the point where he could briefly contend with her.
If he were allowed to grow unchecked, he would surely become a troublesome existence in the future.
Momousagi's gaze hardened as she sheathed her sword to build up power. With her right hand on the hilt, she flashed forward in a single step, appearing before Zoro.
"Iai: Datto!" (Sword Draw: Fleeing Rabbit)
Zing!
With a flash of cold light, the blade was instantly drawn!
Zoro's pupils constricted, and his body reacted in time, placing his two swords in front of him.
Clang!!
A fierce shower of sparks flew.
Momousagi's sword momentum did not decrease. She gripped her Konpira with both hands, Haki flowing through her body and concentrating at one point.
"Zengetsu: Sen'u!" (Full Moon: Whirling Rabbit)
Sizzle!
The sword's gleam seemed to transform into a pink, full moon, spinning like a top and cutting!
Clang—!
Before Zoro's stunned and凝 gaze, the longsword in his hand shattered with a sound, and that full moon slashed straight down!
Squelch!
A spray of blood flew out, and Zoro's figure was sent flying back again, a gash directly opened on his chest.
"You bastard!"
Zoro clutched his chest and half-knelt on the ground, gritting his teeth. Before he could get angry, Gion charged up again without stopping.
Swish!
Just then, a figure flashed between the two of them at a speed invisible to the naked eye.
"What do you think you're doing, Kuma!"
Gion shouted delicately. She had seen everything Kuma had done to the Straw Hat crew.
"Iai: Sakura Zui!" (Sword Draw: Cherry Blossom Crush)
Her Konpira swept up from below, the sword light transforming into dancing cherry blossoms that swirled towards him.
However, a scene that surprised everyone occurred!
"Kagemusha!" (Shadow Warrior)
A pitch-black, corpulent figure suddenly emerged from under Zoro's feet, blocking all of the dense sword lights.
"Gecko Moria?!" Gion cried out, loudly questioning the fat man blocking her way. "Are you trying to betray us!"
"Moria?"
Zoro looked at the newcomer with disbelief. "Why are you helping me?"
"Helping you? Dream on!"
"As for what's betrayal and what's not..."
Moria turned his back to Zoro and grinned sinisterly at Gion. "The Straw Hat crew and I have a grudge. I just want to kill them with my own hands."
"You idiot Moss-head."
Perona, holding an umbrella over her shoulder, floated behind Moria and giggled at the pathetic figure half-kneeling on the ground.
"To give this young lady such a grand salute, I'll accept your thanks. Horohorohoro~~."
"What did you say! I—"
Zoro was instantly enraged. Before he could finish speaking, a large palm slapped down directly.
Pop!
A crisp sound fell, and only a whirlwind was left in place. Zoro's figure had already disappeared.
"Roronoa Zoro, target complete."
Kuma's expressionless face uttered a cold voice, then he numbly walked towards the next target.
"Idiot! Bastard!"
Perona clenched her fists at her sides and puffed out her cheeks, shouting, "He didn't even say a proper goodbye before leaving! Not cute at all!"
Moria turned his head, his expression teasing. "Oh my, I haven't even made a move yet. How did he disappear? Looks like I'll have to wait for my revenge later."
"Gecko Moria, aren't you afraid of being held accountable after the war?" A trace of coldness appeared on Gion's face.
"Is that so? Then I'd better get out of this damn place quickly. Kishishishi."
Moria laughed loudly and turned to leave on his own accord. "I'll go and collect some more corpses before I leave. Let's go, Perona."
"Coming, Lord Moria! Remember to revive Kuma-shi for me later..."
Watching the two of them leave, Gion sheathed her Konpira and turned her head to look not far away.
That was where Gake and Sanji were fighting.
However, those two...
A long, red-and-white striped snake was coiled up, its body arched. Hancock stood straight on the snake's body.
Below, Sanji and Gake had completely turned into gray stone statues, motionless.
Pop!
Kuma slowly passed by and casually slapped down. Sanji's statue instantly disappeared.
"What did you do, Hancock? Quickly undo your ability."
Gion's expression was unfriendly.
However, Hancock was unmoved, just placing her hands on her hips and raising her chin proudly.
"I have done nothing. So how can there be any talk of undoing an ability? Is it my fault for being too beautiful?"
Watching the scenes in the plaza, Sengoku couldn't help but get angry. "Pirates are pirates. I should have never placed my hopes in them."
He had summoned the seven of them to deal with this war, but what was the result?
Besides Doflamingo being killed...
...Mihawk had been slacking off the whole time, and the rest didn't even bother to act. They were all traitors!
"The Warlord system needs to be strengthened, Sengoku. If that doesn't work, just give them a salary. Look at them, all of them are just going through the motions," Reiner said sarcastically.
What Royal Seven Warlords? Aren't they the Warlords under the Straw Hat Pirates?
Now, almost everyone had been sent away.
Reiner patted his chest to dust himself off and looked up at the dark clouds in the sky. "Well, it's about time for me to retreat..."
(End of chapter)
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