Chapter 28: Reinforcements Arrive, Kong the Steel Bone, Sengoku, Z
The Mera Mera no Mi... wasn't it stolen by this guy?
Could it be?
Garp's heart sank!
Before Garp could react, the next moment.
*Whoosh!*
In an instant, scorching flames erupted from Kotetsu's blade tip. The surrounding temperature instantly rose to several thousand, close to ten thousand degrees!
Immediately, the flames expanded rapidly, becoming as vast as the 'Flame Emperor' in the blink of an eye!
The gigantic flames instantly engulfed Garp!
"Let's go now, while we have the chance!"
Rono saw this and immediately went to the clock tower, grabbed the Celestial Dragon, and prepared to leave with Whitebeard.
"We made it! They're still here!"
Just then, three figures appeared in the sky above Mock Town!
All three were using Geppo (Moon Walk)!
The one leading them was tall and muscular, radiating a sharp aura, with an extremely distinctive inverted "mountain" mustache on his chin!
Marine Headquarters Admiral, "Steel Bone" Kong!
The other two were Admiral Candidates, Sengoku and Zephyr!
However, all three were shocked by the sight before them!
The entire Mock Town was virtually razed to the ground.
In the center of the street, terrifying flames burned fiercely. Within the flames was an aura they were most familiar with—Garp!
"Garp... actually lost?!"
The three's expressions immediately turned grim.
Garp... lost to Rono?
How could that be possible!
Garp's strength was solidly at the Admiral level!
It would be completely fine to promote him to Marine Admiral right now.
Rono had only been at sea for how many days? And he already had the strength to defeat an Admiral?
No... that's absolutely impossible!
"In any case, we need to save Garp first!"
Sengoku, desperate to save his friend, rushed into the flames immediately to rescue Garp!
"Zephyr! Hold Rono back! Don't let him leave!"
"Steel Bone" Kong quickly ordered.
"Heh, Steel Bone Kong, look what I have here."
Rono sneered, showing the mutilated Celestial Dragon he held.
"A Celestial Dragon! He's still alive!"
"Steel Bone" Kong was immediately shocked and quickly restrained Zephyr.
"Tell me, Rono, what do you want in exchange for releasing the Celestial Dragon!"
"Steel Bone" Kong's face was dark. He wished he could eat Rono alive!
"Oh? Steel Bone Kong, are you backing down just because you saw a Celestial Dragon?"
Seeing "Steel Bone" Kong's subservient reaction, Rono suddenly felt like laughing.
For a Marine to reach the rank of Admiral was tantamount to becoming a Celestial Dragon's running dog!
"Steel Bone" Kong's actions thoroughly proved this point!
"Goodbye, Steel Bone Kong. You'll see the Celestial Dragon at the port in five minutes!"
With that, Rono prepared to head to the port with Whitebeard.
"Gurarara! Is this the trump card you were talking about, kid?"
Whitebeard couldn't help but laugh!
He had originally prepared to fight, but now it seemed it wasn't necessary.
"You're too arrogant, Rono! Don't even think about leaving!"
Zephyr couldn't stomach this humiliation and tried to chase after them.
The moment Zephyr moved, Kotetsu's blade was instantly pressed against the Celestial Dragon's neck!
"Stop, Zephyr! Don't act rashly!"
Seeing this, "Steel Bone" Kong immediately grabbed Zephyr.
The Celestial Dragon absolutely could not die!
Otherwise, the consequences would be severe!
Even he, a Marine Admiral, wouldn't escape severe punishment!
"But... are we just going to watch them leave?" Zephyr was somewhat confused!
Rono! That's the man who defeated Garp!
If they let him go, could the Marines handle the future consequences?
Against this, "Steel Bone" Kong could only remain silent, watching helplessly as Rono and Whitebeard departed!
It couldn't be helped. The Celestial Dragon's life was simply too important!
Never mind letting one wanted criminal go!
Even if an entire nation provoked a Celestial Dragon, it would be destroyed!
The World Government wouldn't even blink an eye!
The life of a World Noble was just that valuable!
As a Marine Admiral, "Steel Bone" Kong knew this better than anyone!
Arriving at the port, Rono and Whitebeard set sail.
Seeing this, "Steel Bone" Kong and Zephyr also rushed to the port to find the Celestial Dragon.
Soon, the two saw Saint Charlos, who had no limbs!
However, Saint Charlos was now dead. His heart had been pierced by a sword. It was obvious the blow had just been dealt!
"Bastard Rono! Stop right there!"
"Steel Bone" Kong was enraged!
In his extreme fury, a terrifying aura erupted from his body!
The shockwave around his body was almost the level of a typhoon.
*Boom!*
He unleashed a punch. The immense force actually split the surface of the sea in two!
An Admiral-level powerhouse is terrifying indeed!
The force of the punch shot out as a white light, already about to catch up to the ship carrying Rono and Whitebeard!
The next moment!
*Crack!*
Tiny cracks appeared in the air and the sea, visible to the naked eye!
Clearly, this was the power of the Gura Gura no Mi (Quake-Quake Fruit)!
Immediately after, *Whoosh!*
Tsunamis rose up, directly blocking "Steel Bone" Kong's attack.
"Bastard Rono! You broke your word!"
"Steel Bone" Kong knew that the two's departure was inevitable. He could only shout out in frustration.
"Against trash like the Celestial Dragons, what is 'keeping your word'?"
Rono, watching "Steel Bone" Kong's regretful appearance from the port, remained placid.
"Did they... leave?"
Just then, Sengoku had rescued Garp, and the two arrived at the port.
Garp was covered in burns of varying degrees. He looked quite terrifying!
"Garp... are your injuries alright?"
"Steel Bone" Kong hadn't expected Garp to suffer such serious injuries!
"I'm fine. They're all just flesh wounds. I'll be fine after a week or two of rest."
Garp wasn't particularly concerned about his injuries.
They looked scary, but they weren't fundamental.
Just eat more meat and drink more milk. He should be completely healed in ten days to half a month.
After all, he was Luffy's grandfather and Dragon's father. The entire family had monstrous physiques.
"My injuries aren't important. Rono is what matters!"
Garp turned to face "Steel Bone" Kong, his expression very grave.
"Admiral Kong, we need to immediately reassess Rono! That guy is a monster!"
Garp then recounted the entire process of the battle.
After hearing it, "Steel Bone" Kong, Sengoku, and Zephyr's expressions all changed instantly!
"Is what you said true, Garp? Rono really has the talent to learn a technique just by watching it once?"
"Steel Bone" Kong was stunned and wanted to confirm it again.
If the person weren't Garp, an honest man, "Steel Bone" Kong wouldn't even bother to confirm it; he would have immediately dismissed it as a lie.
"Absolutely true! The Rocks Pirates... have gained an incredible monster!"
Garp's tone was heavy.
Rono's talent surpassed common sense. If he was allowed to join the Rocks Pirates like this...
The path for the Marines in the future would be difficult.
"Alright. We will return to Headquarters immediately and call an emergency meeting!"
"And this news must also be relayed to the Holy Land!"
"Steel Bone" Kong looked up at the sky, clutching his head in frustration.
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