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

Chapter 242 What, you're afraid to face me?! [5K]

"Cut the nonsense."

A hint of impatience flashed in Shamrock's eyes, and he said coldly:
"I can overlook what happened before, but it depends on your future behavior. I see no sign of repentance from you. What, are you planning to stand here and watch the Celestial Dragons be humiliated?"

"Of course I wouldn't dare."

Kizaru scratched his head. "But I haven't received specific instructions, and I'm afraid that acting rashly might disrupt your plans, sir. Since you put it that way, I'll leave Xia Nuo to you, and I'll take care of the rest of the officers..."

"Porusalino!"

Shamlock's voice turned cold.

That old man, he can clearly see it, right? He doesn't want to face Xia Nuo alone at all; it would be too embarrassing if he were to lose.

Such a tough nut should be cracked by a naval admiral first, and then he can finish the job later.

And yet, they're still pretending to be stupid, without even the awareness to take on the mission themselves?

"Don't misunderstand, Lord Shamrock..." Kizaru shrugged, about to say a few more perfunctory words, when suddenly, a cold voice interrupted him.

"enough."

Xia Nuo slowly raised his eyes, casually glancing at Saint Shamrock and Kizaru, a mocking smile appearing on his lips.

"Have you two finished talking?"

He drew his katana with one hand, and the terrifying aura surrounding him surged once more, causing the ground beneath his feet to tremble and rumble under the pressure.

"You've been babbling on and on without making a move. To put it bluntly, isn't it because none of you have the confidence to beat me in a one-on-one fight, so you're afraid to face me?"

A glint of light flashed in his eyes, and he grinned:

"In that case, I'll pick one!"

Swish!
As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Nuo's figure vanished!

"not good!"

Shamlock's pupils contracted sharply, and he looked up abruptly. A blinding crimson blade of light had already appeared in the air and was slashing towards him!
God avoids!

Shamlock hurriedly drew his rapier to parry, and the moment the two blades clashed, thick black and red lightning bolts suddenly exploded in all directions!
boom! ! !
A terrifying shockwave erupted from the two of them. Shamlock groaned, his hand split open slightly, blood flowing freely. He was forced back over a hundred meters, carving two deep furrows in the grass.

"Vice Commander!"

Seeing this, Saint Qilingom was filled with shock and anger. Just as he was about to step forward to help, everything suddenly went black.

A bear, standing a full 6.9 meters tall and as majestic as a mountain, had somehow appeared in front of him, casting a huge shadow that completely enveloped him.

"How could I let you..."

The bear slowly removed the glove from its right hand, revealing a gentle smile:
"Why did you disturb our king right from the start?"

"Arrogant? Then I'll deal with you first!"

With a roar, the horns of the Qilin form suddenly lit up with purplish-black lightning, and then it opened its mouth and spewed out a blazing beam of energy.

"The abilities of Mythical Zoan species are always unexpected."

The bear calmly raised its paw and gently opened it.

"Unfortunately, this method won't work on me."

hum!
An invisible, transparent light wave spread out, instantly deflecting the energy beam. The beam traced an arc in the air before striking the distant pacifist sequence with a deafening roar, sending up clouds of dust.

"It rebounded?"

What kind of bizarre ability is this?

Qilingom Saint's expression changed slightly. Before he could recover, the bear's figure had already vanished from the spot in a flash.

"behind!"

A whooshing sound came from behind. Qilingom Saint's expression hardened. He had anticipated it immediately and hurriedly turned around, but the bear's movements were no different from teleportation, and he was still a beat too slow.

The bear's paws were already within reach.

"This move is a new technique I mastered last month during sparring with the captain. Its name is..."

With a deep voice, the shockwave accumulated on the bear's paw pads suddenly erupted, spinning and condensing into two extremely fast spiral shockwaves that slammed into the chest of the Holy Knight!

"—Special Beam Cannon!"

boom!
The half-beast's chest was instantly pierced, leaving a huge hole. The heart and other organs inside were also turned into black smoke and ash by the shockwave and dissipated with the wind.

Qilingom Saint lowered his head, staring blankly at his chest, his pupils gradually losing focus, his body frozen in place.

It seemed as if it had completely lost its vitality.

……

the other side.

"What terrifying swordsmanship!"

Kizaru patted the bloodstains off his sleeves, gazing at the two who had fought their way to a distance and were now locked in fierce close combat, and sighed softly, "The title of the world's greatest swordsman is indeed well-deserved."

A sword.

With just one sword strike, he directly forced the self-proclaimed god, Saint Shamrock, into a disadvantageous position?

It truly lives up to its name of "divine avoidance"...

but.

In this way, I also need to deal with the rest of the people here as soon as possible and send them over to provide support; otherwise, it will be difficult to explain myself afterwards.

Swish!
In a flash, Kizaru appeared in the air, raised his arms, and crossed them over his chest. "Yasakani no Magatama!"

shhhhhh!
Countless dazzling light bullets poured out instantly, heading straight for Jack below!

"Oh? A Navy Admiral's signature move!"

Jack grinned maliciously, grabbed the two Celestial Dragons, and swung them around, holding them in front of him as a shield.

"I happen to have two decent shields, it would be a waste not to use them. Come on! Let me test whether the Celestial Dragons' dogs dare to lay a hand on their master!"

A cunning pirate...

Kizaru's eye twitched, and he had no choice but to stop the missiles. He then changed the trajectory of his attack and turned his target toward Kuina, who was not far away.

"Just in time!"

Kuina's eyes blazed with fighting spirit. With a soft shout, Wado Ichimonji was suddenly drawn, drawing a perfect arc in front of her.

"Wind Barrier!"

In an instant, a strong wind arose, and a blue-green wind wall several meters wide condensed and took shape in front of her.

shhhhhh!
Hundreds or even thousands of golden light bullets struck the wind wall, producing a series of dense explosions.

Ripples spread across the surface of the wind wall, yet it remained unbroken. All the golden light that touched the wind wall vanished instantly, as if it had been thrown into the sea.

"Oh?"

Kizaru raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Did he block his Yasakani no Magatama so easily?
The Navy Headquarters also attaches great importance to the three top officers of the Fallen, especially this young female swordswoman who is already on par with Gion.

They spent a lot of time collecting and organizing intelligence on him.

But this swordsmanship seemed far more bizarre and troublesome than he had anticipated...

So, is it his opponent?

Of course, that's impossible.

However, he was able to hold him back, which gave him the initial qualifications to show his true abilities.

"Zhan Momomaru-kun."

Kizaru's gaze shifted, and he gave the order, "Have the Pacifistas relinquish control over those supernovae and join the battle."

"understand!"

Sentomaru responded loudly, turning around without hesitation and shouting:
"PX-0 to PX-9, execute the annihilation order. Target: the highest-ranking officer of the Fallen Ones!"

The ten pacifists immediately dropped the supernova they were holding, turned around, and locked onto Jack in the center of the battlefield with a flash of red light in their eyes.

"I don't know how you managed to copy so many of these strange things."

Jack laughed heartily, completely unfazed. "But these guys are only good for bullying those naive supernovas. Using them against me? Who do you think I am?!"

Following Boss Xia Nuo, he ventured from Paradise all the way to the depths of the New World, encountering the Four Emperors, the Three Admirals... what kind of grand scenes hadn't he witnessed!
Even if the real former Shichibukai Crocodile were to be resurrected, he wouldn't be afraid at all, let alone these imposters!
Ten? Come on, he wants to take on ten at once!

Come on! Come on!

Jack laughed maniacally as he casually tossed the two Celestial Dragons behind him like sandbags. He had only intended to tease Kizaru and see him make a fool of himself. Using Celestial Dragons as shields to deal with a bunch of metal lumps was utterly ridiculous.

Boom!
With a sudden stomp of his 8.3-meter-tall frame, he leaped into the air using the recoil, gripping two enormous crescent scythes, and charged toward the pacifists.

"Beep beep beep! Target locked, initiating attack!"

Ten pacifists simultaneously spoke in low voices, their faces expressionless as they squatted down with their legs apart, mouths open, and blinding golden light began to gather in their throats.

call out!
In the next instant, ten enormous laser beams, each as thick as a bowl, shot toward Jack from different angles almost simultaneously.

"Hmph, an attack of this level..."

Jack's eyes flashed with ferocity, yet he neither dodged nor avoided, his dark Armament Haki covering his entire body like a tidal wave.

Boom boom boom!
Laser beams struck one after another, exploding into a sky full of fire and smoke. The ear-piercing sound of metal twisting and turning could be heard from the smoke, and the soldiers watching couldn't help but cover their ears.

"Hey, did you finish it off?"

One of the marines nervously swallowed.

"Maybe?"

The marine next to him hesitated, "Didn't you see before? Those supernovas with bounties of two or three hundred million were no match for these monsters..."

Even if that fallen leader's cadre is very strong, can he really take on ten opponents by himself?

Huh~!

Suddenly, the smoke and dust were torn apart by a violent gust of air, and Jack strode out, his body shrouded in blue smoke, his face contorted with rage, as he swept his scythe across both sides!

Click!

The two nearest Pacifistas snapped in half, their upper bodies crashing to the ground amidst crackling sparks.

"Hey! Are you kidding me!"

Sentomaru's eyes widened. "You bastard, you bastard! You didn't even fully transform into your beast form, yet you withstood ten laser cannons head-on without a scratch, relying solely on your Haki and physique..."

"if not!"

Jack's face contorted with rage. "I am the highest-ranking officer of the Fallen Ones, the infamous Jack the Rumbling!"

Click!

Two more metal heads, each holding a cigar, shot into the sky, while the remaining headless body stiffened for a moment before crashing to the ground.

"Only six left! Each Pacifista costs as much as a top-tier headquarters warship!"

Sentomaru was both heartbroken and furious. Finally, he couldn't hold back any longer, drew his giant axe, and swung it fiercely at Jack. "You bastard! Show some respect for Vegapunk's masterpiece!"

clang!
With a dull thud, Jack used his two scythes, one above and one below, to steadily block the giant axe.

"Your strength is pretty good, almost half my level, Fatty!"

Jack peered through the gap at the furious Sentomaru, grinning broadly.
"But compared to fighting you, I'm more interested in what you just said. Hey kid, Vegapunk is the legendary world's smartest scientist, right? You seem to know him quite well. Where is that guy?"

"How could I possibly tell you something so top secret!"

Sentomaru's temples throbbed with rage, veins popping out.
"I'm the most tight-lipped man in the Navy, I'm not going to tell you that this uncle just moved out of Punk Hazard and is on his way to Egg Point Island to establish a base!"

"what?"

Jack froze, not even noticing the pacifists closing in beside him, as they delivered a powerful mechanical hook that slammed into the back of his head.

Bang!

Sparks flew as the mechanical hook twisted and deformed, flying backward. The pacifist looked down at his empty wrist, somewhat at a loss.

Jack finally realized what was happening and immediately flew into a rage:
"I thought you were chubby and simple-minded, an honest person. If you don't want to talk, then don't. What's the point of making up so many lies!"

To speak such detailed secrets to the enemy, do you think he's a three-year-old child, so easily fooled?
"Game over!"

Jack roared and suddenly exerted force with both arms, knocking Sentomaru's giant axe away. Then, his two scythes drew sharp arcs in the air, aiming straight for Sentomaru's vitals.

"I hate two-faced guys like you the most! Die!"

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boom!
A tremendous commotion came wave after wave from different directions.

The naval soldiers had already retreated to the edge under the command of their superiors.

This level of combat is far beyond the scope of their local branch's garrison; it's better to seal off the breach on the perimeter and maintain order.

Some of the supernovas were still unconscious, while others were gradually awakened and sat on the ground, staring dumbfounded at the dazzling battle in the distance.

What's going on?
How did those famous figures who faded into obscurity end up in Chambord?
As for the ones fighting them, the one who was going "BIUBIUBIU" in the sky was Admiral Kizaru. And who were the others?

"Ouch, my head still hurts so much."

Sanji rubbed his head, feeling like he had a hangover. "I wonder if Chopper managed to escape. Did he tip off Shano and bring him here?"

"Ok?"

A hoarse, weak, yet strangely familiar voice came from the side, "Are you also an admirer of Brother Xia Nuo?"

"of course."

Sanji said irritably, "I went to sea to follow in his footsteps. If he hadn't saved my life back then, I might have died at sea long ago."

"Heh, that's similar to the experience of an idiot I know. We hit it off. Hey, who do you think will win?"

"Of course it's Brother Shano!" Sanji said without hesitation. "Don't be fooled by the fact that the fight is still ongoing. How could the world's greatest swordsman possibly be defeated by someone who only uses a sword!"

"Oh? That's so insightful, hitting the nail on the head. It's exactly what I was thinking! Hey, kindred spirit! Let's be friends?"

"Right on my mind!"

Sanji laughed and turned his head away, his voice abruptly stopping.

Facing the green algae-headed man, the man rubbing his temples froze, staring blankly at him.

next second.

"What kind of idiot are you?!"

The two grabbed each other by the collar and yelled angrily.

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Boom boom boom!
The clash between Shano and Shamlock has lasted for over a hundred rounds and has entered a heated phase.

The two fought from the ground to the air, and then from the air to the seaside.

The entire amusement park area was almost completely leveled, and several of the giant mangrove trees surrounding it were broken and collapsed.

The outcome is still undecided, but the situation is slowly becoming clearer, with one side having the upper hand and the other the lower.

"In my opinion, you can barely be considered to have stepped into the Emperor level."

Xia Nuo knocked the rapier back with a punch and said coldly:
"But it seems that a considerable portion of your power comes from that three-headed hellhound. After losing your external support, you are much weaker than your twin brother. At best, you can only be considered a weak general. Defeating me has become an impossible dream."

What do you mean by "weak or weak"?
Shamlock's face was frosty. He didn't understand the meaning of this strange term, but he could clearly sense Shano's contempt for him.

That was a contempt that came from the bottom of their bones; the other party didn't seem to regard them as a real opponent at all...

Damn madman!
But he had no way to refute it!
As Xia Nuo said, whether it's strength, domineering aura, or physical skills, he is on the same level as Xia Nuo in every aspect, but he is slightly weaker in every aspect.

When these differences are combined, the gap in overall strength becomes more than just a small one.

As time went by, he struggled more and more, and his chances of winning dwindled. To make matters worse, that bastard Kizaru hadn't even gone all out...

Strange to say.

How did this guy find out that his original rapier was stolen?

That was a partner who had gone through life and death with him. If it weren't for the fact that he hadn't discovered that the sword was lost and searched for it for a long time, he wouldn't have waited so long to recruit Xia Nuo again.

This resulted in missed opportunities, allowing the other party to gradually establish themselves in the new world, develop their strength, and reach a point where they no longer cared about joining the Knights of God.

boom!
Just then, a deafening roar of cannons suddenly came from afar.

Ok?
The two turned their heads at the same time and saw that many white warships had appeared on the sea, lined up in a row and heading towards them.

"It's been years since I've been to Sabaody Archipelago. There are so many annoying pirate ships here. How arrogant! Pirates! Hey, fleet! Spread out and surround Sabaody Archipelago. Don't let a single one escape!"

"Yes, Mr. Zephyr!"

A thunderous response echoed across the sea. Shamrock turned back, his previous anxious expression gone, replaced by his confident, composed arrogance.
"What a pity, Shano. It seems that the favor of the goddess of fate is ultimately not meant for mortals like you. The navy's reinforcements arrived even faster than I expected, and the one leading them is none other than the former navy admiral Zephyr."

"You, and your loser, seem destined to fail, and will pay the price for your recklessness and arrogance..."

Xia Nuo also turned around and laughed:
"is it?"

(End of this chapter)