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

Chapter 243 Two Emperors in One Group?!

Shano's smile made Shamlock's eyelids twitch.

Ok?
wrong.

Where does this calm and composed confidence come from?

Even though their own reinforcements have arrived, and even disregarding the lower-ranking troops, the three leaders of the Fallen are currently unable to spare any top-tier combat power in the face of the additional Zephyr. How can they possibly cope?
And what makes them capable of dealing with this?

Absolutely not!

"You're getting too arrogant, kid!"

Saint Shamlock roared and slashed with his rapier, "What's the use of just talking tough? If you really have a way to break this deadlock, then show it to me!"

Snapped!
Xia Nuo firmly grasped the sword with his right hand, and for a moment they were locked in a stalemate, neither able to break free.

"A way to break the deadlock?"

Shano and Shamlock exchanged a glance, and Shano chuckled lightly as he spoke leisurely, "Can't you look up at the sky...? Isn't that already here?"

Heaven?

Upon hearing this, Saint Shamlock suddenly looked up.

His pupils suddenly contracted.

The once clear sky was now obscured by thick, dark clouds. Deep within the clouds, purple light surged like a dragon, shooting towards the very top of the sky.

The next instant!
hum!
Five enormous meteorites, trailing blazing flames, suddenly plummeted from the sky, tearing through the clouds, and crashed into the naval fleet led by Zephyr with earth-shattering force.

Meteorite?

It really is a meteorite!

Shamrock was taken aback at first, then his expression changed drastically.

Where did this powerful ability user come from that they could even pull meteorites from outer space into the atmosphere?

……

far away.

On the sea, the naval fleet that was heading at full speed toward the shore of Sabaody Archipelago also noticed the strange movement in the sky and immediately became agitated.

On the deck, the naval soldiers looked up in terror, trembling all over.

"What are those things?!"

"What a joke, it's like the end of the world..."

"Turn! Turn quickly! Avoid the crash site!"

The fleet was thrown into chaos instantly. The helmsmen frantically turned the rudder, but these massive warships were too slow to turn and had no chance of escaping the meteor's path.
"Humph!"

Zephyr stood at the bow of the flagship, adjusted his frameless glasses, and spat out the toothpick he was holding in his mouth. "Isn't this old man here? What are you idiots panicking about!"

Boom!
He grinned maliciously and took a sudden step forward.

The muscles in his left arm were bulging, and a rich, dark, domineering aura instantly covered the entire arm, even faintly shimmering with a dark purple light.

That's the ultimate manifestation of Armament Haki mastery.

The so-called "Black Arm" Zephyr is the one who is so powerful in this sea because of his world-class Armament Haki!

"Fire Mountain! Strawberry! Follow my lead and intercept them with all your might!"

Zefa roared and leaped up to meet the first falling meteorite, throwing a punch!

"Get out of here, old man!"

boom! ! !
The moment the fist collided with the meteorite, a terrifying shockwave spread out, and countless cracks instantly appeared on the surface of the meteorite.

Immediately afterwards, the inside exploded first, causing the entire meteorite to break into countless fragments that fell to the ground.

succeed!

To deal with such a big guy, you have to use the technique of internal sabotage!
Zefa grinned and, without hesitation, spun around in mid-air and delivered two more punches, shattering the meteorites on both sides in the same manner.

As for the last two meteorites, which were also the most peripheral, Zefa was somewhat unable to reach them for the time being. However, he had faith in his disciples—

Swish!Swish!
Fire Mountain and Stromberg, these two veteran lieutenant generals from headquarters, had already taken to the sky one on the left and one on the right, one drawing his sword and the other hooking his right foot, hurtling toward the meteorite!

"Sever the mountain!"

"Storm Kick - Great Spin!"

boom! boom!
The two strikes erupted almost simultaneously, one after the other.

The meteorite on the far left was cleaved vertically into four pieces by the sword energy. The fragments lost their impact force and fell into the sea, stirring up towering waves.

The meteorite on the right was cut in half by the storm's impact, and the remaining force pushed it off the channel, causing it to fall towards the dock not far away.

It happened to smash a pirate ship that had just been coated and was flying a red-nosed clown skull flag to pieces.

Snapped.

Fire Mountain and Storobelli landed back on the deck, panting heavily, cold sweat beading on their foreheads.

This meteorite... plummeted from an altitude of countless tens of thousands of meters, and its impact was far more terrifying than they had anticipated.

Teacher Zephyr can shatter three pieces at the same time, something they could never do. They could only shatter one piece each, which was already a great effort.

"Haha, well done, you two!"

Zefa landed back on the deck and burst into laughter, "Perfectly protected your subordinates, now that's what my disciple should be like!"

Say it.

He looked up, grinning at the sky, "Controlling meteorites at will, huh? In my memory, there's only one person who can do that... Hey! It's you, isn't it, Yixiao!"

"it's me."

As Zefa's voice faded, a deep echo came from the depths of the dark clouds:
"It's been many years, senior Zephyr."

Whoosh!
A figure wreathed in purple lightning swooped down from the clouds and landed on the dock in front of the warship.

As the smoke cleared, Fujitora, dressed in a purple yukata and wooden clogs, appeared. He held a cane-sword, his eyes closed, and raised his head, smiling as he spoke:
"I am currently the highest-ranking officer of the Enders. Please leave. With me here, this road is blocked."

Is this road blocked?
What a loud tone!
The two lieutenant generals, Fire Mountain and Stromberry, along with the other disciples that Zephyr had brought with him, all turned cold.

"It really is you, Ichisho!"

Ze Law narrowed his eyes, somewhat displeased, and said:
"When we first met five years ago, I admired your strength and invited you to join the Navy, but you refused on the spot, which I have always regretted."

"And what happened? Hey! So when we meet again, you've ended up associating with pirates?!?"

"Pirate?"

Fujitora frowned and gave him a strange look.

Then, as if remembering something, he seemed slightly dazed.

"No wonder Senior Zephyr said such a thing. I've heard that in recent years you've become increasingly indifferent to foreign affairs and devoted all your energy to training marines?"

"So what?"

Zefa crossed his arms and snorted coldly.

"The Fallen Ones have never been pirates, and Lord Shano has never stooped to commit acts of arson, murder, and plunder."

Fujitora slowly shook his head, lightly tapped the ground with his cane and sword, and took a few steps forward. "The various deeds I have committed along the way are things that the World Government has tried its best to smear, but it could not cover up. If you do a little private investigation, you will know whether what I am saying is true or false."

Zefa was slightly taken aback.

A few fragments inexplicably flashed through my mind: when I was drinking with Garp, he mentioned Shano several times and praised him highly.

Furthermore... based on his understanding of the blind swordsman before him, the other party was indeed not the kind of evil person who would do evil.

But... people's hearts can change.

The Yixiao he knew was indeed a chivalrous man with a strong sense of justice, even more admirable than many of his comrades in the navy.

But that may not be the case today.

Just like himself, he is now ruthless towards pirates, but back then, wasn't he known as the "General Who Doesn't Kill"?

As for Garp's praise...

Hmph, that old senile man is so muddle-headed. He even praised Roger, that scoundrel, more than once.

Unbelievable!
"Stop arguing with me! In any case, any act that disrupts the order of this sea is unforgivable. To be an enemy of the government and the navy is a crime!"

Zefa clenched his fists and roared, "Yi Xiao! Don't even think about it! How could the justice I uphold be shaken by your few words!"

"justice?"

Fujitora sighed softly, "Is the justice you speak of simply rushing to save the Celestial Dragons at all costs? Has this so-called path of justice ever illuminated the prison of the Sabaody Auction House? Has it ever heard the lamentations of those souls who were humiliated by the Celestial Dragons?"

He suddenly raised his head, and though he was blind, it seemed as if he were staring directly into Zephyr's soul:
"What Lord Xia Nuo has done today is nothing more than to shatter the golden statues of those so-called gods in front of the world. If this is considered sinful in the eyes of the elder, then today..."

"I am willing to use this sword in my hand to pave the way for this 'evil'!"

The staff-knife was suddenly pulled out halfway!

hum!
A terrifying purple gravity wave instantly surged outwards in all directions, causing towering waves to rise on the sea surface and all the warships to shake violently, nearly capsizing.

The Twelve Supreme Grade Swords, Gambler's Line of Fire!

"Bastard!"

After a brief silence, Zephyr erupted in fury, his Armament Haki once again covering his left arm. "You are not qualified to instruct me on my path of justice, you laugh! Since you are so stubborn and insist on obstructing the Navy, then I will personally wake you up!"

He stomped on the deck and charged toward Fujitora like a cannonball, unleashing a powerful punch with the force of a mountain collapsing and the earth splitting.

Fujitora showed no sign of panic. He drew his sword fully, the blade wreathed in a purple aura, and flicked it upwards!
boom! ! !
Fist clashed with knife, and a terrifying shockwave swept outwards.
"Humph!"

Zefa groaned, feeling a strange gravity coming from his fist, causing his body to sink involuntarily.

He hurriedly activated his Armament Haki to resist, while simultaneously using the prosthetic arm of his right arm to gather strength, and threw a straight punch at Fujitora's face.

Fujitora slightly turned his head to dodge the attack, and pressed down with his cane sword. The blade shone with a bright purple light, and Zephyr felt the pulling force from the ground suddenly increase several times. He was actually pressed into the ground by tens of centimeters!

"Gravity Knife·Tiger!"

With Fujitora's low shout, a purple-black sword aura burst forth. The latter was held in place, unable to break free, and could only roar as he met the attack with his fist.

boom!
With a loud bang, Zefa was thrown back dozens of meters, his feet carving two deep furrows in the stone slabs of the dock, nearly falling into the sea before he regained his footing.

"What a wonderful Gravity Fruit!"

Zefa shook his numb right arm, his expression finally becoming somewhat serious. "A casual strike with such power... it seems your strength has improved quite a bit over the years, Yixiao!"

On a warship in the distance.

Fire Mountain and Stolberg looked at each other in astonishment.

They had followed Zephyr for many years and knew all too well just how terrifying their teacher's strength was, even though it seemed to have declined somewhat after that incident...

However, there are very few people in the world who can force a teacher to back down and gain the upper hand in a single move!
That is to say...

This blind swordsman's strength has probably reached the level of a general!

This may sound absurd, but it is an undeniable fact.

Did the Fallen Ones, without even realizing it, suddenly gain two powerful figures standing at the pinnacle of the world?

"Zefa's charm is as strong as ever."

Fujitora remained calm. "I really don't want to be your enemy, senior, but you are too stubborn. In that case, I'll say it again: with me here, this road is blocked."

"Attention all!"

In the distance, Storoberry suddenly shouted, "Prepare for the landing operation! Part of us will support Professor Zeff, while the rest will flank from both sides and surround the Sabaody Archipelago!"

"No way!"

Without turning his head, Zephyr sternly stopped them, "The terror of the Gravity Fruit is beyond your imagination. I can handle this alone. All of you, go back!!"

Before he could finish speaking, Fujitora on the other side had already attacked again.

He gripped the knife with both hands and plunged it into the ground:
"Gravity Blade: Hell Journey!"

hum!
An eerie purple ripple spread rapidly outwards from the center of the staff-sword.

In an instant, the gravity in the entire dock area increased more than tenfold. The marines who were about to jump off the warship were caught off guard and were forced to their knees, struggling to breathe and unable to lift their heads.

Lieutenant Generals Huoshaoshan and Stolberg barely managed to stay upright, but they were also stuck in the mud and could not move an inch.

The two exchanged a glance, their faces turning extremely grim.

They then understood why Zephyr had stopped them. In such a vast and terrifying gravitational field, ordinary soldiers would have difficulty even standing, let alone fighting!

This is something that none of the current three generals could accomplish.

That's a tricky ability!
"..."

Zefa's face was also flushed red, and he remained silent.

The closer you get to Fujitora, the more terrifying the gravitational pressure becomes.

The disciples and marines only suffered the aftershocks; the vast majority of the power of Fujitora's attack landed squarely on him!

"A mere gravity fruit, and you think you can subdue this old man? Don't even dream about it!"

Zefa suddenly roared, clenched his fists and slammed them into the ground, using the recoil to straighten his body.

He hasn't yet connected with the naval science unit and been equipped with the sea stone crusher, and his prosthetic limb is far less useful than his previous flesh and blood body.

But it doesn't matter.

It doesn't matter!
Having a commanding presence is enough!

He has emphasized to his students more than once that relying solely on Devil Fruit abilities is not enough to achieve anything significant; only with sufficient Haki can one be qualified to reach the pinnacle of this world!

Even the most bizarre and troublesome Devil Fruit abilities can be broken with Haki!
Like now!

Snapped!
The surrounding gravity restrictions were finally broken at this moment. Zephyr, his hair standing on end in fury, unleashed his full Armament Haki and strode forward against the force of gravity, which was dozens of times stronger than normal.

"Is that all? If you've got the guts, come at me! What kind of skill is it to bully the younger generation!"

"I simply do not wish to cause unnecessary casualties. The Fallen Ones have always been lenient towards the lower-ranking soldiers of the Navy. If Senior Zephyr is willing to leave now, I will not stop him."

Fujitora's tone was flat.

"fart!"

Zephyr roared, his body suddenly accelerating, his right fist, imbued with dark domineering energy, aimed straight for Fujitora's chest. "Retreat? I'm a Marine! The word 'retreat' doesn't exist in my dictionary!"

Faced with this thunderous attack, Fujitora remained calm and blocked it with his staff and sword.

clang!
The deafening clang of metal against metal was deafening. Zefa's punch, powerful enough to shatter mountains, was steadily caught by the seemingly thin and fragile blade, unable to penetrate any further.

Zefa's expression darkened slightly once again.

And it wasn't just him whose face grew even more somber; there were others too…

"Shamrock!"

With a thud, a kick sent Saint Shamlock spitting out a mouthful of blood. He flew backward like a kite with a broken string, tumbling dozens of times on the ground before crashing into the wall of the Sabaody Archipelago amusement park.

Xia Nuo's cold laughter echoed in the air, "The reinforcements I've been waiting for have arrived, what about you? What are you waiting for?!"

　I slept for over ten hours and now have a splitting headache. I was originally planning to update around midnight, but I'm a little late. Sorry.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)