"Oh, it seems that you are very satisfied with my meeting gift." Qingzhi glanced at Luffy and others opposite, his tone was a bit sad.
The fight two years ago seems like a lifetime ago!
Who would have thought that a group of young people who were just starting out would grow into the important Four Emperors in a short period of time, and even he would have to surrender to them.
Even though he was very optimistic about them, Aokiji didn't expect them to grow to such an extent, and it only took two years!
"Meeting gift?" Robin's eyelids twitched, and he was not interested in what Aokiji said. She was not an object.
It's a pity that the fear that she has always had has prevented her from showing it. Even though she has become a 'partner' now, her vigilance has not weakened at all.
the most important is,
She saw her own shadow in Qing Pheasant!
That unruly demeanor was exactly the same as when she had to stay in various pirate groups to escape the pursuit of the navy.
The same is true for the blue pheasant now.
He just temporarily joined the Straw Hats for some reasons, but that doesn't mean they are harmless!
It is true that the current Straw Hats do need strong support like Aokiji, but such strong support that is completely out of control is another matter.
Maybe it will turn into a time bomb and blow them all to pieces, leaving no bones left!
Although they had only met each other a few times, Robin believed that he would not be mistaken. Aokiji was the kind of person who would always turn to the light even if he threw himself into darkness.
His heart is in the navy, and friendship cannot hold him there!
Thinking of this, Robin immediately advised:
"Luffy, the members of the Revolutionary Army are also in the New World. Maybe we..."
Kaka~
Before Robin could finish speaking, her lower body was visibly covered in ice. Everything was so sudden that it shocked Usopp and others.
But there is one exception.
"It's so sad, Nicole Robin. I am your savior after all. Homeless lions can be very cruel."
"Then let's give it a try..."
"navy--"
puff!
The next moment, an afterimage flashed by, and when everyone came to their senses, Sauron had already passed by Aoki Pheasant.
"Itto-ryu·Iai·Shishigege!"
clang!
Sheathing the sword, the aura of armed domineering wrapped around the word Hedao slowly faded away, and then he pulled it out again.
This time there are three swords, with the addition of Qiushui and Onimaru.
Behind him, Aokiji's body splashed with a large amount of ice chips, and an astonishing knife mark ran across his chest, seeming to cut Aokiji into two pieces.
"Ah Lala, it was so dangerous, I almost got killed!" I saw Qingzhi patting the clothes on his body with a look of shame, and the 'injury' on his chest had almost disappeared.
This level of speed is far inferior to Porusalino.
The only thing that surprised him was Zoro. The other party's determination frightened him. The murderous intent at that moment clearly meant he wanted to kill him!
"ice?!!"
Hearing this, Zoro frowned, "I clearly used Armament Haki, so it should have hit the body."
It has nothing to do with whether he is a natural type or not. Aokiji has not become an elemental person. He is not the ignorant newcomer he was two years ago who didn't know anything.
"let me."
Luffy slowly stood in front of Zoro, a deep red light flashing in his eyes.
"You are no match for him now. The moment this guy was attacked, the surface of his body was covered with a layer of ice crystals of astonishing hardness."
"Fifth gear——"
Luffy was seen clenching his fists, his appearance changing rapidly, and his hair turning into thick white rubber visible to the naked eye.
He has seen the future.
In the next round, Sauron will be grabbed by the ice crystal arm transformed by Aokiji, and Sauron's weapon will be covered with a layer of ice thorns, causing Sauron to be unable to use the weapon normally.
However, there is one thing Aokiji said that he agrees with. He is not a substitute for Joeyboy, and there is no need to resist the power of Devil Fruit!
But as the captain of the Straw Hats, battle is also inevitable.
Men can only fully understand each other by competing with each other, especially Luffy. His will will undergo a wonderful chemical reaction during the battle, and then identify a person's heart and resonate.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
His heart was beating violently, and Aoki felt keenly that his blood seemed to be on fire, being crazily eroded and assimilated by the ripples of Luffy's will——
I can't help but want to follow him and witness the vastness and splendor of the sea together.
"The legendary...Drum of Liberation!"
Taking a heavy breath, Qingzhi's eyes gradually became sharper.
Just recognizing each other has such an amazing effect. It's hard to imagine whether he can maintain his original intention in the long run!
At the same time, it also solved the doubts in his heart——
The birth of 'd'.
It seems that Joey Boy's choice of Luffy is not accidental. They have the same special will and can turn people around them into 'd' through will infection.
Nonoroa D. Zoro?
Immediately, Aokiji's eyes fell on Sauron, his expression a little complicated.
I'm afraid this kid doesn't know that he has become a member of the 'd' clan without knowing it!
Could it be...
Thinking of this, Aokiji suddenly thought of Zoro's other identity - Tianyue Ryuichi.
Obviously, Mrs. Toki and the people of Wano knew about Joyboy, and perhaps this was why she brought Zoro to the East China Sea.
Just like magnets, strong people will attract each other. As long as you determine the general range of Joyboy's birth, the operation is very simple!
But,
Why not choose Momonosuke?
Whoosh!
Although there were too many questions in his heart, Aokiji's movements were not slow at all. The moment Luffy was about to take action, he jumped onto the sea surface, and the entire sea was frozen in an instant.
He has just joined the Straw Hats. If he destroys the Sunny as soon as he gets on the ship, it will still be very troublesome for him to get along with them in the future!
Jump~
On the Sonny, Luffy shot up like he was stepping on a trampoline and chased Aokiji in the direction.
"Luffy!"
Usopp yelled, gritted his teeth and jumped down.
Although it was not the first time they met, seeing the other party freeze the entire sea in a flash, Qing Pheasant's power still frightened him.
This is the biggest crisis since the establishment of the Straw Hat Pirates, surpassing any previous fierce battle.
Fortresses are often breached from within!
Everyone understands the consequences if the strength of the crew exceeds that of the captain, even if Aokiji has no intention of replacing Luffy!
Luffy wins, everything goes naturally, and they will also add Aokiji as a powerful partner.
But if they lose, even if they give up the strong support of Aokiji, they must work together to kill each other and maintain the cohesion of the Straw Hat Pirates!
"Let's go, little tanuki." Seeing the others chasing after him, Bista picked up Chopper and gently placed it on his shoulder.
Such a cute pet is even offered a bounty by the navy, so it is safer to keep it with you.
"They said I'm a reindeer, and I'm also very strong."
"I got it, little tanuki!"
"It's a reindeer."
"Okay, okay!"
Bista nodded perfunctorily, feeling that there was something wrong with Chopper's intelligence.
Perhaps this is the instinct of weak animals, always dreaming of becoming a creature higher up the food chain.
However, reindeer are obviously also very weak!
"Well... although I support Luffy's decision, do we have to fight?" Chopper asked with some anxiety, holding Bista's neck.
The danger of Aokiji is obvious to all. Even though it has confidence in Luffy, it is still full of uneasiness.
Bista nodded: "Because we are pirates. If the captain loses his prestige, the entire pirate group will be completely destroyed."
He had heard from his father about the Rocks Pirates. The Whitebeard Pirates had also joined aliens like Kozuki Oden, so he knew the dangers involved.
If Oden had not left the Whitebeard Pirates, no one knows what would have happened!
This is a common problem for all big forces in their final stages of development. Even if you don't fight for it, your subordinates will coerce you into joining.
"Don't worry, we won't sit idly by and ignore it!" Bista comforted.
Luffy's current strength is not weaker than Aokiji, and even if he loses, they will be responsible for the aftermath.
It can be said that without the status of admiral, Aokiji's threat has been drastically reduced, and he has lost the qualification to compete with the Yonko!
This is the benefit of power.
The current Aokiji is like a golden lion attacking the naval headquarters single-handedly. The outcome is doomed from the beginning.
Of course, Aokiji’s ultimate goal is to smoothly integrate into the Straw Hat Pirates, not to capture them!
Losing would be better for both parties.
This kind of mentality will seriously shake Qingzhi's belief, which will affect the outcome of the battle!
As for Luffy, in addition to wanting to establish his dominant position, he also has plans for 'revenge'.
After all, Aokiji had given them a disastrous defeat two years ago, and the shadow of being crushed by their opponents had always been with them.
Especially Robin, Qing Pheasant has almost become the shadow of her childhood.
If Luffy didn't defeat him with his own hands in front of her, she would be like a frightened deer, forever restless!
soon,
The Sonny was empty except for Robin.
"Wow~"
I saw her using her powers to carry buckets of water and pouring it on herself, hoping to melt Aokiji's ice as soon as possible, but her eyes were always on Luffy and Aokiji in the distance.
"Come on, Luffy."
…
A few kilometers away.
A magnificent ship was moored on the sea, and the members of the Knights of God stared intently at the earth-shattering battle ahead.
boom! boom! boom!
The roaring sound continued, and the broken ice spread all the way to the sea below everyone's feet.
Looking through the telescope from a distance, I saw that every part of Luffy's body was shaking violently at an alarming frequency, just like the wings of a bee!
"Imitating Whitebeard's ability to break the ice. Even if it's a Nika fruit, it's still too random!"
"This is the warrior of liberation. It's okay even if he uses his eyes as weapons. Didn't Joyboy do the same thing eight hundred years ago?"
"It's unbelievable! Without Joeyboy's will, just by awakening from the Devil Fruit, that kid suppressed the experienced Aokiji."
Cape Lucien and others were holding wine glasses and chatting with contentment.
They just wanted to see the legendary Joey Boy, but they didn't expect to encounter such a battle.
"Hey, it seems that I have been discovered?!" Suddenly, a trace of surprise flashed in the eyes of the leader Hilliard.
Looking in the direction where his eyes were focused, he saw Usopp standing on a giant wave, aiming at them with a slingshot.
It was obvious that Usopp, as a sniper, habitually occupied the high ground and discovered their presence.
"Is the boat too big?"
Hilliard glanced at the gorgeous warship, which was several times larger than the warship, and then looked at St. Rigg Farrell behind him!
This ship was built by Farrell's order. Logically speaking, they only have nineteen members and there is no need for such a big ship.
But as the pinnacle of the Celestial Dragons, Farrell has long been accustomed to a life of luxury and lust. In addition to his butler, there are also slaves of various races on the ship, with a total number of up to 1,500 people.
"Um...we are not street rats, there is no need to hide!" Farrell spread his hands with an innocent look. He had obviously been very restrained. He had not bought a single slave since he went to sea.
According to the specifications of an ordinary warship carrying one thousand soldiers, this warship is more than enough to carry five thousand people.
And they are not in a hurry, this kind of pomp is not comparable to the minimum standard of ordinary Tianlong people touring the world!
"It's only a matter of time before he's discovered. But with the addition of Aokiji, the success rate of snatching Joyboi's will will be greatly reduced." Etel Nori said calmly.
As the second in command of the Knights of God, he was confident in dealing with Sauron, but veteran generals like Aokiji were not among them.
"Although the appearance of the blue pheasant is indeed surprising, if we delay any longer, the prey will run away."
"Liuhe Jiye."
Ding dong! Ding dong!
There was a sound of metal clashing.
Thousands of shiny white air locks suddenly appeared on the ground and in the void, covering the sky and the earth, like an invisible barrier, locking up the space of several kilometers in radius!
Without any hesitation, Henrik took action immediately.
"Um?"
Suddenly, Henryk frowned and looked inside the space, only to see that except for the Sonny, there was nothing there, and even Robin was missing.
"Mirage? Interesting!"
On the side, Don Quixote Anastasia looked at Nami, who was standing on a giant icicle one kilometer away, holding a weather stick.
Obviously, the opponent had discovered them long ago, and the so-called battle was just a pretext to get closer.
It's strange how the Straw Hats managed to pass on information right under their noses.
Or maybe only Aoki Pheasant discovered them?
