So that's how it is. If that's the case, a new life, here I come.
Shino Asada instantly understood what had happened and why she appeared in this world.
Now, she needed to meet up with the person who brought her into this world—her master in this world—and become a companion and crew member on her ship.
"Then let me try out my new power," Shino Asada smiled lightly, and instantly, golden-blue Wings of the Thunder God spread out behind her.
As the wings trembled and lightning flashed through them, she instantly rose from the beach into the air and flew toward the distant sea, because she knew her target was there...
Meanwhile, the battle continued. Borsalino was locked in an intense fight with Shiro and Kuina, but now, under the constant harassing attacks from Nojiko and Kaya.
The Marines aboard the warship were quickly reaching their limit. These Marines had suffered various injuries, large and small, and some had even been knocked unconscious. Seeing that Marines were genuinely about to be killed aboard his warship.
Garp immediately couldn't sit still and struck out to resolve the situation.
He immediately threw two punches imbued with Haki, creating massive gusts of wind that instantly sent Nojiko and Kaya flying away.
Fortunately, they were not seriously hurt, but Luna still called them back to the ship to stand by, as these two did not yet have the ability to face Garp.
If this old Marine Vice Admiral was truly pushed, he wouldn't care about the two girls' superior flying abilities or mobility.
"Hah—!" Seeing Garp make his move, Borsalino immediately erupted, showcasing his true strength, and simultaneously unleashed two Haki-infused slashes, forcing Shiro and Kuina back.
But just at that moment, Borsalino's Observation Haki suddenly gave him a frantic warning; it seemed some danger was imminent.
His expression instantly changed.
"Borsalino, sniper! In the air northwest of you!" Garp immediately roared from the warship.
He hadn't expected there to be another girl. At the same time, he was confused: why wasn't she on the opposing pirate ship, but flying in from the distant horizon?
Regardless, he saw the girl standing in the air, flapping the unique wings behind her, taking aim at Borsalino, and firing a shot from the strange, specialized sniper rifle in her hand.
Therefore, he had to warn him immediately.
"Bang—" Shino Asada pulled the trigger of the sniper rifle in her hand. A highly modern, pointed bullet, like a startled bird, rushed toward Borsalino at supersonic speed.
So fast! Borsalino was startled. This was definitely not some flintlock sniper rifle; the speed of this bullet was far too quick, wasn't it?
Too late to dodge, Borsalino could only capture its trajectory with his swordsmanship and Haki, blocking it with his sword.
However, the intense impact brought by the bullet still forced him back several steps.
"What kind of sniper rifle is that?" Garp was also surprised to see this, and immediately turned his gaze toward the blue-haired female sniper far away on the horizon.
"She doesn't look older than 20, maybe even younger. To be able to hit a target accurately from such a distance, despite the fierce sea winds—while the rifle deserves credit, this girl is extraordinary. Her sniping talent is excellent," Garp judged and sighed admiringly.
This was certainly a high evaluation of Shino Asada.
"Mr. Garp." Garp looked over upon hearing the voice and saw Borsalino approaching. After a moment of thought, he nodded. After all, the newly arrived blue-haired female sniper was clearly on the opposing side, attacking Borsalino. Since she was also a young girl, it was hard not to suspect she was part of the crew.
However, factoring in this sniper, Borsalino facing three people simultaneously was indeed too much for him to handle.
"So, come back."
"Mr. Garp, that girl's gun is unusual, and the wings behind her seem to be made of lightning. Could she be a Rumble-Rumble Fruit User?" Borsalino asked doubtfully.
"There is that possibility." Garp's tone was not firm, as he also suspected that the blue-haired girl's Devil Fruit was not a Logia Type, but a Mythical Zoan.
After all, there were already two precedents. Counting the four girls who had already fought, plus the captain girl who hadn't made a move yet, Garp realized this group was not simple. Furthermore, they had played games with the Marines on the sea earlier, making them chase for a long time and losing them several times. This made him suspect that the blue-haired sniper girl's Devil Fruit was also a Mythical Zoan, because The Girls were simply too unusual.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Luna also called everyone back. After all, the next fight was hers, and everyone should rest on the ship first.
Just like that, Shiro, Kuina, and Shino Asada all returned to the ship.
However, for now, Luna needed to put on a show with Shino Asada.
"I knew you would come," Luna said, flashing a confident and sweet smile.
"We are friends, aren't we? Luckily, I was nearby, so as soon as you called on the transponder snail, I came," Shino Asada laughed.
She naturally knew she had to help Luna put on a show, and also to help her integrate into this small team.
"The Girls, let me introduce you. This is another friend of mine, Shino Asada. She is a sniper, and you just saw her ability. She is also a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit User, the Hito Hito no Mi, Mythical Zoan, Raiyuu Form, a legendary humanoid lightning creature known as the Thunder God," Luna turned and introduced Shino Asada to The Girls.
So she was also Luna's friend. Nojiko and Kaya nodded. They knew that before this, including Kuina, the three of them had been proactively sought out and invited by Luna after she learned some information about them.
Shiro, on the other hand, was Luna's old friend, invited over with a single transponder snail call.
However, being able to show up directly proved that Luna's relationship with her was truly special. Kuina was also very surprised. She hadn't expected Luna to have other friends, and ones no less capable than Shiro. Especially considering the display of strength earlier, this person's sniping talent and ability were comparable to Shiro's skills as a Scientist.
Only Shiro, as a true insider, smiled inwardly, because she clearly knew that this person was also an otherworldly traveler summoned to this world. After all, they all carried a unique otherworldly fluctuation, which allowed them to recognize each other.
Furthermore, she didn't believe that this world possessed such advanced sniper rifles and sniping gear.
"I am Kuina, first mate and swordswoman, inheritor of the demon blade thousand blades."
"I am Kaya, the ship's doctor and a Six-Winged Angel Fruit User."
"I am Nojiko, the ship's Navigator and an Ice Sky Snow Woman Fruit User."
"I am Shiro, the Scientist. Like you, I was invited here."
The others were fine, but upon hearing that last sentence, Shino Asada realized that Shiro was also an otherworldly traveler like herself.
However, finding it inappropriate to reveal this, she still smiled at her new companions and greeted them one by one.
"Alright, I'm going to deal with the Marines. You watch and work on getting the ship out of the ice," Luna smiled upon seeing everyone getting acquainted. This was the team atmosphere she wanted.
However, she hadn't forgotten that there was still a team of Marines opposite them, and a mission that needed to be completed.
After speaking, Luna jumped off the ship, landed on the ice surface, and walked toward the Navy Warships.
The Girls on the ship, after hearing her, cleared the ice around the ship while watching the battle that was about to unfold.
However, it was easy to see from the confident smiles on their faces that they had complete faith in Luna.
"Borsalino, handle the situation on the ship. I'll deal with this little girl," Garp said, then jumped down directly.
Borsalino's stamina consumption was high, and he was already injured, so it was better for him to handle the currently difficult situation aboard the warship.
He truly hadn't expected that just five young girls could defeat his Marines so thoroughly. Now, facing the girl who was the captain, whose strength was definitely greater than the others, he had no choice but to take action himself. Yet, he still believed that she was just one little girl, and although he was old, his strength hadn't diminished, and he could certainly take her down.
The two quickly arrived at the center of the ice surface, no more than 50 meters apart.
"What is your name?" Garp asked first.
"Luna." Luna did not intend to reveal her full surname yet. After all, in her eyes, her Pirate Crew was still too weak. She needed to recruit more companions and quickly increase their strength, reaching at least the level of a Reserve Admiral.
"Do you actually think you can defeat me?" Garp said, crossing his arms, sounding both annoyed and amused.
"Heh heh, I can't defeat you, but you can't hurt me in the slightest either," Luna laughed. What she feared least were pure martial arts and pure Haki masters like Garp.
Pure martial arts are physical attacks, which are useless against her. Because of Gliza's power, she is the void.
As for Haki, this special power erupting from within the human body, in the face of her void, she can completely negate and evade it, just like physical attacks.
Could this girl also be some kind of special Devil Fruit User?
Garp instantly thought this upon hearing her words.
But quickly, he put on a mischievous smile and said, "Little girl, don't you know? Haki naturally suppresses Devil Fruit Ability. Oh, wait, do you even know what Haki is?"
As Garp said this, he suddenly remembered that this was the East Blue, and this girl might not know about Haki.
"Observation Haki, Armament Haki, Haoshoku, the Three Types of Haki—I know them very well. But unfortunately, Haki is also useless against me, hahaha," Luna laughed loudly.
She was extremely confident in her ability.
"She actually knows about Haki!" Garp was slightly surprised. "But Haki is useless against you, a Devil Fruit User? Heh heh, what nonsense."