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

Chapter 233 Celestial Dragons, you're asking for death!

"Brother, brother, brother, brother, brother, brother..."

Nami rushed over, panting heavily, and braced herself on her knees.

"Where does the hen lay eggs?"

Xia Nuo grabbed a towel hanging on the wall next to her, tossed her water bottle over, and then focused on wiping her sweat. "Just say what you need to say."

"I'm exhausted from running!"

She gulped down a bunch of water, took a breath, and then said:

"Brother, why didn't you bring the Den Den Mushi into the training room... Oh, right, it would have died. Anyway, something terrible has happened! Robin just sent word that there's some trouble on Dawnstar Island, Beasts..."

"The people of the Beasts refuse to withdraw?"

"Huh? Uh... I guess you could say that."

Nami was stunned for a moment, then said with a bitter face, "It's even worse! All the hundreds of pirates that Kaido left to guard that island are dead! Completely wiped out!"

"Ok?"

Xia Nuo finally raised his head, looking surprised.

They're all dead?

…………

Three hours later.

Northwesternmost point of the Wisteria Sea is Morning Star Island.

Under the moonlight, the entire southern coastline was tinged with a faint blood-red hue, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Hundreds of pirate corpses lay scattered here.

Very strange.

The reason for this is that all of these corpses had their eyes closed, their expressions relaxed and peaceful, and their lips curled into smiles, as if they were still immersed in a beautiful dream.

Xia Nuo strolled slowly on the beach, scanning the corpses with his eyes.

"Captain, everyone is here, and there is no sign of resistance."

Robin followed closely behind Shano, his brows slightly furrowed, chin in hand, as he reported his findings:
“Morning Star Island is not small in size. Although it is not as prosperous as the Mist Star Island that Whitebeard gave us, it still has a town with tens of thousands of people and seven or eight villages scattered around it.”

"These pirates were originally scattered and stationed in various parts of the island. Unless an emergency order was issued from above, they would not all gather together."

"But for some reason tonight, they all came to this beach, lay down and fell fast asleep, and in their sleep, they inexplicably lost their lives, including the leader, Aziz."

Xia Nuo looked towards a certain spot on the beach.

There lay a burly woman, about four meters tall, dressed in a kimono or yukata, with curved cow horns on her head.

She is the Aziz that Robin mentioned.

A veteran "True Fighter" of the Beasts Pirates, a user of the Ox-Ox Fruit (Ox Form), with a bounty of 340 million Berries, he was once a renowned Supernova in Paradise.

Just like how the Whitebeard Pirates sent the Ice Witch Whitey Bay to guard Mist Star Island, she is qualified to represent the Beasts Pirates to guard Morning Star Island, so her strength is naturally not weak either.

This level of guy...

They were all killed without even realizing it?

Xia Nuo pondered for a moment, glanced at the dimly lit town in the distance, and asked, "Have the island's residents been checked out? Are they all alright?"

He cared more about this than the countless pirates who died, for whom it was not worth regretting.

"There were no civilian casualties, boss."

Jack scratched his head, looking frustrated, and said, "But when I asked around, they all looked blank too. They didn't notice anything, they didn't see anything, it's like, it's like..."

"It's as if these pirates all fell asleep when they left the various towns and villages and headed to the beach."

Robin added softly.

"Yes, yes, that's what it feels like!"

Jack's eyes lit up, and he punched his own palm.

"This puts everyone on the island into a deep sleep, freezing the people in place and temporarily cutting them off from the outside world. As for the pirates, it makes them sleepwalk to this remote beach and then execute them all."

Robin analyzed in a low, somber tone.

"This must be the work of an ability user. It is somewhat similar to the ability of the Dream Grass, but it is much stronger in terms of range. Such a powerful person should not be unknown on the sea, but I have never heard of it before."

At this point, her gaze shifted to Xia Nuo, "Captain, do you have any clues?"

Xia Nuo grinned:

"It really does."

Ability similar to the Dream Grass, and a name that no one on the sea has ever heard of...

These two characteristics were enough for him to pinpoint his target!

—The Knights of God, the user of the Kirin Fruit, that Saint!

This minor character who only appears late in the game, although he really can't remember his name, his judgment is probably correct.

As for his motivation, this guy's role as Schunk's subordinate makes sense.

“Shamrock…”

Xia Nuo looked up at the night sky in the direction of Mary Geoise, her eyes slightly narrowed.

He still remembered the meeting a few months ago, when Shamrock, the vice-commander of the Divine Knights, showed great interest in recruiting him.

Even after being rejected and mocked on the spot, she did not give up the idea and declared before leaving that they would meet again in the future.

Now, taking advantage of this sensitive juncture as the Fallen One prepares to take control of the entire Wisteria Sea...

Have they finally started taking action?
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Holy Land, Marie Gioia.

On the flank of Pangu City, in the courtyard of the residence of the commander of the Knights of God.

"Don't worry, no one will guess it's us, Deputy Commander!"

Kirin-Gorilla Fruit user, Giringolme, was waving his hand smugly:

"I did it under the cover of night, and I did it very cleanly, leaving no loose ends. Besides, none of these mortals in the lower realms have ever heard of me. That kid has probably just arrived at Morning Star Island and is completely confused and clueless!"

"Yes, Not Bad."

Shamrock, legs crossed, slowly clipped his nails. "I told you to imitate the Beasts and send a distress signal to Kaido, and you did that?"

"Of course!"

Kiringom grinned, "More than a hundred people died at once, including a true fighter who was about to be promoted to the Flying Six. This is a slap in the face to the Beasts Pirates. Kaido has a very bad temper, and he will definitely hold him accountable for this!"

"That Xia Nuo never kills civilians, so in order to avoid leaving any suspicion, even though I really wanted to kill all the lowly people on the island, I didn't touch a single one in the end. I killed all the pirates. How about that, Vice Captain, wasn't I thorough enough?"

"When the two sides go to war, the overall strength of the Fallen Ones is several levels below that of the Hundred Beasts, and they will almost certainly be defeated. If that Xia Nuo dies on the spot, that will be fine, it just means that the kid is nothing special and not destined to become a god."

"But if he manages to escape alive and become a stray dog, then we can step in to recruit him, bestow favors upon him, and promise to help him avenge Kaido. With nowhere else to turn, wouldn't he have no choice but to obediently join our Order of the Gods?"

"Even if I listen to it again, it is indeed a good plan."

Shamlock nodded in satisfaction and looked up at Chiringom. "This recruitment was truly a success. I will report this to Father and give you credit for it."

"Thank you for your guidance, Deputy Commander!"

Qilingomha hurriedly bowed and saluted, but instead plopped down on the grass with his buttocks sticking up in the air and bubbles coming out of his nostrils, and immediately fell fast asleep.

"If you want to sleep, at least consider the occasion, you jerk!"

Shamlock's temples bulged with veins as he angrily kicked out.

———— Morning Star Island.

"...To sum it up, it's about sowing discord and then trying to win them over afterwards. If I'm not mistaken, that's probably it."

Shano withdrew his gaze from Mary Geoise and turned his head away.

Robin and Jack, after hearing his analysis, were slightly taken aback.

"A trap set by the Knights of God...?"

After a moment of contemplation, Robin frowned and said, "More than a hundred people have died at once. If the Beasts have already received the news, they've probably already started mobilizing for war. Captain, are we going to start a war with the Beasts now?"

"War?"

Xia Nuo grinned and laughed heartily.

If a battle is truly unavoidable, then let the war begin; there's nothing to be afraid of!

Compared to the Hundred Beasts, the Fallen Warriors are indeed far behind in terms of troop size and the number of middle and lower-level cadres, but in terms of high-level combat power, they are by no means inferior!

He faced Kaido with the Three Calamities against the Three Disasters!

Furthermore, with all the beasts crossing the sea, a large number of troops need to be stationed there, making it impossible to mobilize all of them. The outcome is still uncertain!

But he was never a hot-blooded idiot.

Even if war were to break out with the Beasts, it should be initiated by him or Kaido, who should declare war, set up their chariots, and engage in a fair and square battle.

Instead of being framed by the Celestial Dragons and foolishly letting the misunderstanding fester, becoming a pawn in their scheme!

and so.

He pulled a Den Den Mushi from his pocket, and then, under the bewildered gazes of Robin and Jack…

He dialed Kaido's number directly:
"Hello, Kaido?"

When did the boss exchange contact information with Kaido? Jack was dumbfounded.

"Uro ro ro..."

The Den Den Mushi connected quickly, mimicking Kaido's sinister laughter, "I was just about to come find you myself and get some answers, you brat Shano, but I didn't expect you to call me first."

"Enough with the nonsense, Kaido. Let me finish. I hate it when misunderstandings arise because you don't listen carefully."

Xia Nuo snorted and repeated his analysis to Kaido.

After a brief silence, Kaido's voice turned low:

"The Knights of God, huh? The last time I dealt with them was back in God Valley... If they're trying to recruit you, it does sound like something those beasts would do."

"It seems you've witnessed quite a lot, huh? Even you only want to call them beasts?"

"Stop being sarcastic, kid. I can tell."

Kaido said coldly, "But this time I'm doing you a favor. As a reward, Dawnstar Island is yours! Don't think I'm more stingy than Whitebeard! I'll send a ship to retrieve the body later. Just have your men cooperate... Queen! Where is he! Pass down my orders: cease preparations for war, and let King continue his mission. Don't come back!"

So this guy, while saying he was going to call me to ask, was actually mobilizing the entire army and preparing to launch a full-scale attack?
Xia Nuo hung up the phone without a word and put the Den Den Mushi back in his pocket.

Honestly.

The Knights of God's plan this time was indeed flawless, and the execution of the plan was perfect.

Unfortunately, he completely underestimated his own understanding of them as a time traveler.

They also underestimated his relationship with Kaido.

—If two people are extremely eager to defeat or even kill each other, and they exchange phone numbers to make it easier to arrange a fight… can that be called a friendship?

“What should we do, Captain?” Robin asked softly.

Xia Nuo narrowed his eyes, looked at the beach piled with corpses not far away, and sneered:

"The Celestial Dragons are in my territory, and they've given me such a generous gift. How can I not return it? It would be unbecoming of the principle of reciprocity."

I already refused.

They're still here, it's never going to end.

Do they really think they're gods who can take whatever they want from the world?

What does Your Excellency mean...?

Jack was taken aback at first, then his eyes lit up.

"..." Robin's breath hitched.

Of course she knew.

His own captain, Shano, the leader of the Fallen Ones, was never the type to swallow his pride and bear losses.

Moreover, the captain now stands at the pinnacle of the world, on par with the Four Emperors.

Anyone who dares to provoke them will surely suffer the wrath of the Emperor of the Sea!

But, really so fast...?

Celestial Dragons...

Are they going to make a move against the Celestial Dragons?

For some reason, Robin's body began to tremble slightly.

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World Economic News Agency headquarters.

Morgans was smoking a cigar, legs crossed, reviewing the latest press release.

Suddenly, the office door was flung open, and a subordinate rushed in in a panic.

"President, President!" a subordinate called out breathlessly, "Xia Nuo... Lord Xia Nuo is looking for you!"

"Don't be in such a hurry, what kind of behavior is this... huh?"

Morgans didn't react at first, slowly continuing to browse the manuscript, then suddenly his eyes widened, and he almost dropped his cigar. "Who did you say?"

"And who else? Of course, it's the world's greatest swordsman, the Emperor of the Sea, Lord Shano!"

The subordinate swallowed hard, his voice trembling. "It was Lord Dufeld who acted as an intermediary to contact us. The call is now connected, and Lord Shano is waiting for you right next to the receiver!"

"Quick! Bring him in!"

He slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly, then grabbed the microphone from the table.

Brubru~
The Den Den Mushi connected quickly, and Shano's calm voice came through:
“Morgans, it’s been a while since we last talked.”

"Your Excellency Shano!"

Morgans rubbed his wings, his tone obsequious and eager, "What are you saying? It hasn't been long since we last met at the Whole Cake Island tea party. Your heroic battle against Kaido, lasting five days and five nights without being at a disadvantage, is still fresh in my mind... I am truly flattered that such an important person as you has taken the initiative to contact me personally! Is there anything I can do for you?"

On the other end of the phone, Xia Nuo chuckled softly:
"There is indeed something I need your help with."

"Just say it!"

Morgans' eyes lit up, and his ears perked up with excitement. "Do you want us to publish an exclusive interview with you? Or do you have another enemy to deal with?"

These are all good things!
The name Xia Nuo is synonymous with popularity. Not to mention the recent battle between the opponent and the Warring States, which caused their sales to surge again.

"I do want to deal with this person, but their identity might be a bit special and they might be difficult to find, so I'd like you to help me find them."

"Haha, you're joking!"

Morgans laughed loudly, "Even the most special status is not as special as that of a Fleet Admiral. What does it mean to you? Tell me, who is it?"

"Dragon people."

(End of this chapter)