One Piece: From Picking Up Red Hair's Broken Arm

Chapter 178: Let me become a Celestial Dragon?
"Should I go over and check on the situation, Marshal?"

Aokiji thought for a moment and then spoke.

"You just escorted a batch of prisoners over there, and they're still in Impel Down, right? Even traveling day and night, it would take three or four days. It's too far."

Sengoku shook his head slightly and looked at Tsuru: "Where are the Borsalinos?"

“He’s still at the 8th Research Institute.” He pondered. “If he were to go there alone, it would take at least two days, and I’m afraid it wouldn’t be enough time.”

"Sakaski!"

Zhan Guo rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache coming on again.

It has been about five or six hours since the two sides officially started fighting. He doesn't think Sakazuki will lose to that Shano. The two sides are probably still locked in a stalemate and fighting hard.

But... can those lieutenant generals from those branches, even if they join forces, deal with the rest of the Fallen Pirates' officers?

I'm afraid it won't last long.

That way, monsters like Kuina and Jack will be free to attack Akainu, and if they're lucky, Sakazuki might even have a chance to escape.

Bad luck... Sakazuki is about to become the only general to be captured in recent decades!

Where will the Navy's reputation be then?!

Sengoku and He exchanged a glance.

All three admirals were not at headquarters and could not provide timely support, and Garp, that unreliable old man, had taken leave to go to the East Blue a few days ago.

As it turns out...

"We have no choice but to ask that organization for help." Sengoku waved for his adjutant and the others to leave before speaking with a stern face.

"I'm going to get mocked and ridiculed by those high and mighty guys again."

He Youyou sighed softly, "But there's nothing we can do. We can't just sit by and watch Sakazuki be in danger... The headquarters can't afford the consequences of losing a general, and the Holy Land won't stand idly by either."

"I will make the contact myself."

Sengoku took a deep breath, picked up the Den Den Mushi, and dialed a number he would normally never dare to disturb...

……

Swish!
Above the night sky, Kuina's body floated down and landed on the bow of the warship.

Looking around, the fleet of the G-1 branch was mostly severely damaged and in a terrible state.

Several ships were desperately fleeing into the distance, while others were less fortunate, their masts severed by the sword energy. The marines had no choice but to abandon ship and escape, wishing they had more arms and legs, frantically swimming on the sea.

Watching the fleeing navy, Kuina remained calm, showing no intention of giving chase.

Turning a blind eye to these low-ranking marines who pose little threat is a consistent practice of the Decisive Ones.

But the leader doesn't get this preferential treatment.

Her gaze shifted downwards, and on the deck before her lay the corpses of Lieutenant Generals Red King and Steeles.

The three lieutenant generals, when they joined forces, were initially able to hold their own against her, but over time, she eventually found their weaknesses and defeated them one by one.

Of them, only the strongest Vice Admiral, Momonga, managed to escape with his life thanks to his superior Moonwalk, but he also lost an arm to her.

And these two people...

Kuina ignored Red King's corpse, but she cut off Sterles' head with a knife and put it in a bag.

Only then did he use his moonwalking technique to leap across the sea and return to the Fallen Curtain.

……

On the Fallen Curtain, most of the crew members have returned.

The naval fleets from three directions and three branches were all repelled by them.

In the G-14 branch, Lieutenant General Dol, the base commander, was easily defeated by Jack and finally jumped into the sea in a sorry state to escape with his life.

Meanwhile, at the G-5 branch...

Vergo was clearly less lucky. He fought Smoker for a long time, and the two were very evenly matched, making it difficult to determine a winner.

But just then, Nojiko and Gintoki, having dealt with the remaining warships, managed to find time to rush over...

The result can be imagined.

Vergo was beaten severely on the spot and lost consciousness due to excessive blood loss.

Smoker was clearly a little annoyed that his friends had interfered with his duel. He felt that if he had a little more time, the outcome would have been decided, and he kept saying that he had to fight this guy again.

The situation was completely under control, and this request could be met. So everyone happily spared Vergo's life, tied him up, and brought him back to the Fallen, where Jack and Silver were to keep an eye on him.

In summary...

Of the five naval vice admirals, two died on the spot, one lost an arm and was crippled, one jumped into the sea to escape, and the other was kept as a prisoner to be used as a sparring partner.

Currently, only Xia Nuo and Akainu are still locked in a battle.

Everyone stood in front of the railing, quietly watching the two figures colliding on the distant sea, none of them showing any intention of intervening.

"I'm just wondering."

Smoker couldn't help but mutter, "You all know not to interfere in the captain's battle, so why don't you show some respect for me?"

Can you expect to be treated the same as the captain?

Everyone rolled their eyes.

“If you want to get involved, no one will stop you,” Kuina said quietly. “You and Sakazuki are old acquaintances, right? I believe he would be happy to see you go.”

"Uh……"

Smoker glanced at the earth-shattering scene in the distance, said nothing more, and silently lit two cigars.

He wasn't very close to Sakazuki.

But the other person definitely wants to get to know you better.

……

boom!
In the massive shockwave, the clouds were torn into countless fine lines, and two figures crashed onto the lava sea.

On the sea of ​​lava, Akainu slowly rose from the ruins, panting heavily. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and his right arm hung limply, clearly broken in the impact.

And on the opposite side.

Almost mirror-like symmetry, Xia Nuo was also breathing heavily, his left arm also twisted into a somewhat strange angle.

"It's been twelve hours! We've been fighting since yesterday dusk, and it's almost dawn!"

Xia Nuo was completely unconcerned about the injury to his left arm, grinning as he said, "It seems that this one-on-one duel will take at least several days and nights to determine a winner! I don't care, but some people might not be able to hold on!"

"..."

Akainu's face was grim, and he did not respond.

He naturally understood what Xia Nuo meant. The results of the naval battles in the three directions in the distance were all observed by him during the gaps in the fighting.

But what can he do?
In a contest between equals, he had no room to be distracted and could only watch helplessly as the branches suffered successive defeats, which made him increasingly anxious.

This operation was indeed reckless on his part! He hadn't expected the Fallen Pirates to have grown to such a level, nor had he anticipated that each of their officers would be so powerful...

Most importantly, no one expected that Xia Nuo's strength had reached such a level that even he could only manage a draw and could not gain the slightest advantage!
"Don't get carried away!"

Lava covered his right arm again. Akainu roared, his face contorted with rage, "This time the losses were indeed heavy, but as long as I can take your head, all these losses will be worth it!"

"What a cold-blooded guy."

Xia Nuo shook his head, and before he finished speaking, his figure vanished instantly. Akainu felt a strong sense of alarm and hurriedly transformed into his elemental form to dodge—but it was too late!
laugh!
A fist imbued with the aura of a conqueror suddenly slammed into his shoulder. He groaned, slammed into the sea, and coughed up a mouthful of blood.

"You couldn't even block that punch? You're distracted, old dog."

Xia Nuo's voice rang out with a hint of sarcasm, "At a time like this, you're still distracted. Could it be that you're all talk and no action, but from the moment you started plotting how to make a graceful retreat?"

"Don't judge me with the despicable thoughts of pirates, brat!"

Akainu's eyes were icy as he threw a punch at Xia Nuo.

Have you been seen through?
He's fifty years old this year, and he's not the kind of hot-blooded youth who wouldn't care about life or death.

The executives of the fallen party have already withdrawn their involvement, and although they don't seem to be intervening now, what's next?

If the fighting continues, Akainu doesn't believe these pirates will just stand by and watch.

Even if those guys can't pose much of a real threat to him, as long as they distract him, Xia Nuo could easily seize the opportunity to gradually put him at a disadvantage.

Therefore, we must find an opportunity to evacuate!

But leaving directly would be too shameful, and he couldn't bring himself to do that. He had to...

"Ok?"

Akainu suddenly frowned and looked up at the sky.

Almost immediately, Xia Nuo also stopped abruptly and raised his head.

"This is..." Xia Nuo squinted, his skin suddenly felt a little cold, and he felt a very uncomfortable aura.

This kind of breath...

It was as if it had spread from hell, twisted, full of malice and desire, and should not belong to this world or this ocean.

Click!

The next instant, a huge black lightning bolt suddenly struck the sea, and in the towering waves it created, some kind of complex black patterns seemed to emerge.

But it vanished in an instant, as if it were an illusion.

Is it an illusion?

No, the three figures that suddenly appeared on the sea and slowly walked towards this side already proved that this was not an illusion.

The three of them were shrouded in black robes. Although most of the uncomfortable aura had disappeared, some of it still emanated from them.

"Hey Hey hey."

Akainu clearly recognized the newcomer and snorted coldly, "What's going on? Do the higher-ups think I won't last until reinforcements arrive? They actually have to alarm these guys."

"Speak with more respect, Sakazuki."

A cold voice rang out, and the leader of the black-robed men reached out and pulled down his hood, revealing a face that Xia Nuo recognized very well.

"Red hair?"

Xia Nuo was slightly taken aback, but she reacted in the next second and narrowed her eyes slightly.

No, not redheads.

Although he hadn't caught up with the latest chapters of the comic for a while before he transmigrated, he still knew some important information.

Is that guy?
The leader of the Knights of God, the biological son of Figarando Grimmel, and also the twin brother of the red-haired man—

Figarando Shamrock.

Aside from not having the three scars on his face, he looks exactly the same as the red-haired guy, without any difference.

But in terms of temperament, they are completely different. They have lost the free and unrestrained spirit of the red-haired character and gained a cold and arrogant air of looking down on the masses.

Satan is still alive, and Grimm is still serving as the commander of the Knights of God. So, this guy in front of us should still be the vice commander.
"It's actually someone as important as you who came in person."

Akainu was clearly surprised when he saw the other person's face. "Heh... do I really have such an honor?"

"I owe Sengoku a favor, and this time it was his request that I came here in person."

Shamrock Saint spoke calmly, his gaze lingering on Shano for a moment before turning to Akainu, "Sakazuki, you can retreat now. Leave the rest here to us."

"retreat?"

Akainu's face darkened. "What kind of logic is this? Since you've personally taken action, isn't it most in your best interest to join forces with me and take care of this guy?"

"That's in your navy's interest, what does it have to do with me?"

Saint Shamrock remained expressionless. "A soldier's duty is to obey orders. Sakazuki, I'll say it again: withdraw immediately. You have no right to object in front of me."

This guy!
Akainu's breathing suddenly became much heavier, his fists clenched and unclenched, and finally he let out a cold snort, turned around and left using Moonwalk.

Before leaving, he gave Xia Nuo a deep look, his eyes filled with resentment.

Xia Nuo gave him a cold look but made no move to stop him.

This Shamrock has a very strong aura... I'm already at my limit dealing with one Akainu, I really can't face these three unknown guys at the same time.

"The troublesome guy is finally gone, so..."

Shamlock turned to Shano, his right hand resting on the sword at his waist, and calmly asked, "You're Shano? That brat who's caused so much trouble in just six months at sea?"

"it's me."

Xia Nuo grinned and stretched his now-recovered left arm. "What, are you going to take Akainu's place and fight me to your heart's content?"

"I'm not interested."

Shamlock shook his head: "I advise you to calm down and not overthink things. Although I told Akainu that I came to repay Sengoku's favor, that reason is not enough for me to make the trip in person."

"So what is your real purpose?" Xia Nuo narrowed his eyes.

"I've come to invite you."

Shamlock said calmly, "You don't need to know our names. Just know that we are all members of the Knights of God. We've come here to invite you to join us and the Knights of God."

"To be precise, he thus became a member of the Celestial Dragons."

Behind him, a short figure coldly added, "The Knights of God are an internal organization of the Celestial Dragons, above ordinary Celestial Dragons. As long as you are willing to join, even if you do not have the bloodline of a god, you will automatically become a Celestial Dragon."

The voice was cold yet charming. Although her face was obscured by the black robe, it sounded like that of a young girl.

"understood."

Xia Nuo listened attentively, then smiled and said, "This young lady's explanation is indeed very easy to understand. So, what benefits will I get?"

"Do you really understand?"

The girl named Junzi looked up at him with a disbelief in her eyes. "Don't you understand yet, mortal? The only benefit you can gain is becoming a Celestial Dragon!"

(End of this chapter)