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

Chapter 353 Wait, what Yamato?
"Shut up! What's the panic!"

Akainu snorted coldly, his opinion of Green Bull dropping even further.

If the Navy Headquarters hadn't suffered repeated heavy losses and lost top combat power, would such a spineless and irresponsible guy even be fit to be a Navy Admiral?

"..."

With a gloomy look in his eyes, he walked to the window, a cigar dangling from his lips, and gazed at the warships undergoing repairs at the dock in the naval port.

The number is more than fifty.

The price paid in the last war was far too high, and Green Bull was right about that one thing.

There is absolutely no possibility of recovery in the short term.

"..."

After a long silence, Akainu finally spoke, "That guy won't be coming to Marineford."

"What?" Green Bull was stunned. "But isn't this the best opportunity...?"

Do you really think that man still cares about us?

Akainu interrupted coldly, "Wake up, Aramaki! The Marine Headquarters alone is no match for him anymore! That guy's only target right now is probably there!"

"You mean... the Holy Land, senior?"

"if not?"

Akainu turned around and said indifferently:
"Defeating the Navy is just the beginning. Taking over the Four Emperors is clearing away obstacles. Now, of the Four Emperors, three have either fallen or retired. As for the remaining Shanks... Hmph, that guy was originally a staunch ally of the Fallen Ones!"

"Within a month or two? That's too conservative! Aramu, you still don't understand that man enough. In my opinion, within a month at most, or even sooner, the Fallen One will definitely declare war on the World Government!"

At this point, Akainu's gaze darkened:
"And this period is the final window of opportunity. Our navy has only one last chance to turn the tide before Mary Geoise is besieged!!"

reverse?

How else can this be reversed?

Green Bull looked bewildered. His last major attack on the New World, full of confidence, had ended in failure.

The Navy Headquarters is currently suffering heavy losses, while the Fallen Ones have almost swallowed up the entire New World and become even stronger. What can the Navy do to reverse this situation?

"You mean that one, Sakazuki?"

Kizaru, who was clipping his nails, suddenly raised his head and spoke in a low voice:

"Those three lava lakes called Endpoint, if detonated with explosive rocks, could destroy the entire New World in one fell swoop?"

"Hmph, not bad! You're the one who understands what I mean, Borsalino."

Akainu exhaled a large puff of smoke and squinted as he said:

"Originally, the explosive rocks that the Navy had were not enough, but lately, that old man we haven't been paying attention to has been collecting these things everywhere since he defected, right? With what he has, it's more than enough to blow up Endpoint!"

That old man?

Who are they talking about?

Green Bull was full of questions. Since becoming a Navy Admiral, he had been busy carrying out various overseas missions and really didn't know much about this area.

Akainu didn't bother to explain further. He looked at the empty space opposite his desk and said in a deep voice:

"Without further ado, Marshal, let's implement this plan!"

Kong did not answer immediately, stroking his beard and pondering.

This plan didn't actually need to be proposed by Akainu; he had already considered it long before the last invasion of the New World.

However, at that time, there were still many places in the New World that were not under the control of the Fallen Ones, and there were even more than a dozen member states.

Destroy more than a dozen member states in one fell swoop?

He couldn't make that decision on his own. Even the Five Elders couldn't simply issue such an order; they had to consult their master.

But now, things are different.

According to intelligence from the CP department, those member states, forced by the changing situation, have successively broken away from the World Government and joined the Enders.

The Beasts Pirates have been defeated again.

It can be said that the entire new world has now become the sphere of influence of the fallen.

They are all enemies, all villains.

Then there's really nothing to worry about.

"Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking too."

Kong slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping over everyone present: "Just as Sakazuki said, this is indeed our last chance. I will now depart for the Holy Land ahead. I will personally go to persuade the Five Elders. You should also take immediate action and begin to formulate a specific battle plan!"

"Yes, Marshal!"

The three men stood at attention and saluted, watching as Kong strode out of the office.

Once the other person was out of sight, Akainu returned to the window, casually stubbed out his cigar, looked in the direction of the New World, and let out a cold laugh.

Building a foundation is difficult, but destroying it is much easier.

It must have been quite an achievement for someone like you from the East China Sea to get to where you are today. Even if this explosion doesn't harm you personally, can you still maintain that calm and composed demeanor after the devastation of your business and the heavy casualties among your subordinates?
Hehe, this is really something to look forward to...

I'll get started right away. It won't take long. Be prepared to accept this great gift, Shano!
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The country of Wano, the capital of flowers.

Cold, shaking...

When he woke up, the cold wind blowing in through the window made Yamato sneeze violently.

She rubbed her nose, stood up groggily, and before she could figure out what was going on, she suddenly felt a chill on her forehead.

The cold blade of the scythe pressed against her brow.

“Not bad, you’re the most well-mannered one among this group.” A rough, deep male voice rang out.

Such a familiar voice...

Yamato squinted and slowly turned his head, only to see a tall fish-man standing in front of him, blocking the light coming in through the window.

Seeing her looking at him, he grinned menacingly, revealing a mouthful of fierce fangs.

"Ah! It's you!"

Yamato exclaimed in shock, then flew into a rage, "You despicable bastard! Despicable! Shameless! Last night you bullied those poor villagers, and when I stopped you, you didn't even have the courage for a one-on-one fight! You even sent your companions to ambush me!"

So angry!

Speaking of which, starting last year, she gradually turned to idolizing Shano and lost interest in Oden's story, so Kaido gradually relaxed his control over her.

Although she is still strictly forbidden from leaving the highlands of Wano Country.

But they were able to tolerate her leaving Onigashima and living in Wano Country.

This was the happiest and freest period of her life in the past ten years. She traveled around the fields and countryside of Wano Country, helping the people who were not doing well as much as possible, and gained a lot of touching and fulfilling experiences.

Last night, after settling into a village she'd never been to before, she witnessed this ferocious fish-man, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, destroying houses and killing villagers. Without a word, she rushed to stop him, and with a little of her true power, successfully subdued him.

But I didn't expect that.

Although the other party seemed like a brute, he actually had an accomplice lying in ambush. Before he knew it, he was caught off guard and knocked unconscious.

No, it can't be called knocking her unconscious. To be precise, it seems like she was frozen by some kind of power, which is why she still feels chilly and subconsciously wants to take off a couple more layers of clothing...

"Me? Bullying the villagers? Despicable?"

Jack was stunned for a moment, pointed to himself, and after receiving a fierce nod of approval from Yamato, he almost choked on his breath and shouted angrily:
"What are you talking about, you idiot woman! Last night I was on Boss Xia Nuo's orders to clean up the remaining members of the Kurotan family! Those ninjas were disguised as villagers and hiding in that stronghold, but you, you fool, suddenly rushed out and caused trouble, making several of them escape!"

They beat him so badly his face was bruised and swollen; the big bump on his head hasn't gone down yet.

It's really weird.

This woman looks to be only in her early twenties, how can she be so amazing?

Kurozumi clan ninjas?
Yamato was taken aback by what he heard.

"Liar!"

The next moment she glared at Jack again, "The people who took me in last night were an elderly couple with white hair, they were very kind people, how could they... hey?"

Yamato suddenly choked, staring blankly ahead.

Because Jack dragged two unconscious old men out of the door, grabbed the skin next to their ears, and tore it off forcefully.

Then the true forms of the two middle-aged ninjas were revealed.

"This this……"

Yamato was dumbfounded and didn't know what to say for a moment, but then he suddenly realized: "Wait, you, who did you say you were acting on orders from?"

"Boss Xia Nuo, what's wrong?"

Jack said irritably, "Only now you've grasped the important point? I'm a member of the Fallen Ones, the Beasts Pirates have already collapsed, and Wano Country has been taken over by us!"

"As for you, you troublesome fellow, we were originally going to throw you straight into jail, but then Boss Xia Nuo suddenly sent an order to keep an eye on a woman named Yamato. I haven't gotten her photo yet, but he said she has white hair and looks clumsy and reckless."

He pinched his chin, stared at Yamato for a second or two, and said decisively, "I had some doubts at first, but now it seems it must be you!"

"impossible!"

"How is it impossible?"

"I mean, you can't!"

Yamato angrily retorted, "Lord Shano is my idol! I've even seen some photos of his subordinates! They all have pleasing features and seem to be kind and gentle people. How could someone like you, who looks so fierce, possibly be Lord Shano's subordinate? In my opinion, you're more like one of Kaido's subordinates!"

"Huh? What did you say! Say it again!"

Jack was furious and about to lose his temper. "Although I can't compare to Sister Kuina and the others, I'm still a veteran who's been with the boss since Paradise! I'm one of the top executives now. Haven't you ever heard of the name Jack the Rumble?"

The Rumbling Jack?

Yamato was taken aback. "Is he the one who got beaten up by Katakuri during the Whole Cake Island battle, and then fell into the sea during the last major battle with the Marines?"

She did have some recollection of that title, because the style of the battle reports in the newspapers was always different from that of other top officials.

And seeing how angry the other person was, their face turned a deep shade of purplish-red, and they certainly didn't seem to be lying. Could it be...?

Jack's eyes twitched, and three black lines appeared on his forehead.

"No doubt about it!"

Jack turned his face away, suppressing the urge to punch the woman, and said through gritted teeth, almost word by word:

"I've already reported it to Boss Xia Nuo. He'll probably be coming to check it out in person soon. You said you're a fan of the boss, right? You should be able to recognize him in person!"

"Huh? What did you say?!"

Yamato's eyes widened suddenly, his breathing quickened for a moment, and his cheeks flushed with excitement. He stammered:

"Lord Xia Nuo is coming in person? Really?!"

"What are you lying to?"

Jack snorted, about to add something, when suddenly, as if sensing something, he turned to look out the window, and overjoyed, ran out:

"Boss!"

Phew~~~~
The wooden sliding door was pulled open completely, and a cold wind rushed into the room. Two tall, slender figures appeared at the window without anyone noticing.

The man on the left, wearing sunglasses and exceptionally tall, glanced at Yamato and then stepped aside, lazily crossing his arms and leaning against the doorframe.
The man who appeared on the right wore a black cloak, had a handsome face, and calmly gazed at them with his deep black eyes.

But this tranquility was quickly shattered by Jack, who pounced on him, clinging to his leg and wailing:

"Waaaaah, boss! You have to stand up for me! This woman is infuriating! If you hadn't told me to spare her, I would have killed her!"

"Speak slowly, what's wrong?"

Seeing Jack with tears streaming down his face, Shano patted his head, glanced at Yamato, and looked somewhat puzzled.

How could my own clumsy elephant be bullied like this by a little girl?

"Sir...sir?!"

The moment the sliding door opened, Yamato froze as if electrocuted, staring blankly at the figure he had longed for, his mind completely blank.

It’s really him!
There's no mistake, there's no mistake. That temperament, that expression, that gaze—everything about it matches what I saw in the newspaper…

Exactly the same!!!
Boom, boom, boom...

Yamato felt her heart pounding in her chest, her whole body trembling. She pinched her thigh hard to make sure she wasn't dreaming before she finally regained some sound.
"Lord Xia Nuo, is it really you?!"

She bit her lower lip, and her eyes instantly reddened.

For months, she could only secretly cut out Xia Nuo's photos from the newspaper and keep them as a pillar to support her struggle.

But now...

But now!

The idol himself was standing right in front of me, within reach!
Jack was still sobbing as he complained, "Waaah, she not only interfered with my plans and injured me, but she also said I'm not fit to be your subordinate..."

"Okay, okay, Jack."

Xia Nuo interrupted him helplessly, "Go and handle other matters first. Leave this to me. Don't worry, I'll have Yamato apologize to you."

"okay."

After Jack glared fiercely at Yamato and obediently left, Kuzan also wisely took two steps back.

Only Shano and Yamato remained in the room.

Yamato stepped forward without hesitation, knelt down with a thud, his forehead touching the tatami mat, and shouted:
"I'm so sorry, Lord Shano! I... I didn't know those were Kurozumi clan ninjas, and I even accidentally injured your subordinates. I deserve to die! I, Bellemere Yamato, am willing to pay any price for this!"

"It's just a misunderstanding. Kuzan has already captured all the ninjas who took the opportunity to escape. As for you, you meant well. Ignorance is no excuse, so don't worry about it... Hmm?!"

Xia Nuo, who had been gently comforting her, suddenly felt a twitch in the corner of her eye upon hearing the last sentence:
"Wait, you said your name is Yamato???"

(End of this chapter)