One Piece: Space-Space Fruit, Joining the Rocks Crew

On the island, the pirates' offensive is approaching the center of the island, and the navy is responding urgently.

"Report! The Rocks Pirates are approaching from the southeast!"

"The Roger Pirates are attacking from the northwest!"

"We're caught in a pincer movement!"

Before the words were finished—

boom--!!!

"It's Roger!!" a rear admiral roared. "Defend this place at all costs! The treasure hasn't been taken away yet!"

But then more bad news came from the other side:

"Oh no! The Rocks Pirates are attacking from the other side!"

At the end of the street in the southeast direction, Silver Axe, carrying a giant axe, charged forward at the head of the way!

Behind him, John pulled out a mechanical arm capable of firing projectiles, using grappling hooks, and even releasing electric current.

Further behind were swarms of Rocks Pirates crew members.

With a single swing of his silver axe, he cleaved through the obstacle in his path, roaring:

"I must save Shakky first!"

"Hahaha! Dream on!" Shiki the Golden Lion descended from the sky, brandishing his twin swords:

"Shakky is mine! Silver Axe, what are you doing? Let me go!"

John retorted, not to be outdone: "Shakky, we're here to rescue you!"

Before they even found Xia Qi, the three cadres had already started fighting amongst themselves.

At the same time, Somaz—a member of the Knights of God—arrived in front of a building in the town.

He noticed the marines guarding the area and frowned slightly.

"You should have taken Shakky away from here by now, right?"

The naval officer in charge of guarding the area stammered:

"Lord Somaz! That... Shakky, she..."

"What's wrong with her?" Somaz sensed something was wrong, shoved the Navy aside, and rushed into the room where Shakky was being held.

Then, he froze.

Inside the room, naval soldiers lay sprawled on the floor, all unconscious.

"What a joke..." Somaz's face darkened. "You were all taken care of by a woman in shackles?"

Shakky turned around and looked at Somaz, her face showing no fear, only an almost defiant calm:

"It sounds like the pirates are causing a ruckus, isn't it?"

Somaz approached step by step, his anger growing stronger.

"A woman who understands her own value is not necessarily likable."

He vented all his anger on Xia Qi, and suddenly raised his hand—

Snapped--! ! !

A resounding slap!

Xia Qi staggered from the blow and almost fell.

But she quickly adjusted her posture, turned around and kicked Somaz in the head!

That kick was fast and powerful; if it were an ordinary person, they would definitely be sent flying.

But Somaz, a member of the Knights of God, easily grabbed Shakky's ankle, preventing her from breaking free.

"This level of attack..." Somaz sneered, "is still too much of a stretch."

Xia Qi was taken aback and tried to pull her foot back, but the other person's strength was astonishing.

Just then, a spiked mace suddenly appeared in Somaz's other hand.

He swung down hard!

*Pfft!*

The spiked club slammed into Xia Qi's calf, the iron spikes digging deep into her flesh!

"Ugh—!!" Xia Qi finally couldn't help but cry out in pain.

Somaz released his grip, and Shakky collapsed to the ground.

"That's right, the pirates are swarming here to capture you and take you back."

Somaz crouched down and used his spiked club to lift Shakky's chin: "You're really popular."

"They messed up the game, and even if you survive, it will ultimately belong to Garin."

"So I'll kill you now."

Somaz raised his spiked club, aiming it at Shakky's head:

"The pirates traveled thousands of miles to save you, but all they found was the cold corpse of their beloved."

He grinned, revealing a twisted smile:

"I really want to see what kind of expressions they'll make."

The nearby navy officer tried to dissuade him in a panic:

"Lord Somaz! If you do this, Lord Garin will never let it go!"

"Shut up!" Somaz said without turning his head.

"As long as you don't say it, it will look like just an accident."

Being hit by a stray bullet or crushed by a collapsing building is simple.

Without further hesitation, he brought the spiked club down hard!

But in that very instant—

Somaz suddenly sensed a chilling killing intent coming from behind him, making the hairs on his body stand on end!

He wanted to turn back, but it was too late.

A figure appeared behind him like a ghost.

Silver hair, glasses, and eyes as calm as still water.

Silbaz Reilly.

"I will send you to the underworld."

"Thallium Blade of the Other Shore—!"

His sword was drawn.

Sizzle sizzle—

The blade exploded, unleashing a dark red, domineering lightning bolt.

Immediately afterwards, a crimson blade flashed across Somaz's back.

*Pfft!* *Whoosh!*

Somaz's body was reduced to ashes by this single strike.

Rayleigh sheathed his sword and walked up to Shakky.

Xia Qi sat on the ground, hugging her injured leg, staring blankly at the man who had suddenly appeared.

Tears welled up uncontrollably in my eyes.

Rayleigh took out a carefully folded piece of paper from his pocket and unfolded it.

There are only three words on it.

"Come pick me up."

Rayleigh reached out his hand, his voice trembling for the first time:

"I've come to pick you up... Shaki."

Xia Qi's tears finally broke free.

She threw herself into Riley's arms and burst into tears.

All the grievances, fears, despair, and pain of the past year erupted at this moment.

"Mr. Rayleigh...you're too slow..."

Her voice choked with sobs, and her fists pounded weakly against Rayleigh's chest.

Rayleigh held her tightly; even this usually calm and wise "Pluto" had tears in his eyes.

"Forgive me... for making you go through this."

"I'm so scared..." Xia Qi sobbed, "I'm scared every day... scared that I'll never see you again..."

"I will never let anything happen to you again," Rayleigh's voice was firm as iron. "I swear."

Outside the door, Roger and Jabba peeked out from behind the doorframe.

When they saw the two people embracing inside the house, the two grown men burst into tears, snot and tears streaming down their faces.

"Waaah... This is so touching..." Roger wiped his tears with his sleeve.

"We'll talk about it later, you bastard!" Jabba cried and cursed. "Now is not the time for sentimentality!"

Roger snapped out of his daze, wiped away his tears, and shouted outside:

"Brothers! Shakky's back! Let's grab the treasure and get out of this hellhole!"

A deafening cheer erupted from outside from Roger's crew.

But the cheers were quickly drowned out by more explosions and shouts of killing.

Below the cliffs of the canyon, at the entrance to a hidden cave.

A Celestial Dragon lay stiffly on the ground; this was the very person Dragon had shot down.

Just then, the air rippled slightly, and Luo Tian appeared beside him without warning.

Luo Tian looked down at the Celestial Dragon on the ground who had been knocked down by a tranquilizer dart.

Without saying a word, he simply raised the Black Dragon Blade, aiming it at the Celestial Dragon's legs.

"Sleeping is not allowed here."

The blade slashed down.

"Stand up!"

"Whoosh—"

"Ughh ...

The excruciating pain, exceeding the threshold, abruptly roused the Celestial Dragon from his slumber.