Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

The combined strength of Dellinger and Rao G alone was enough to leave Lucci almost helpless at this stage, not to mention that now, apart from Pica and Machabes, all the other Don Quixote family executives have swarmed in.

It's safe to say that if Yann hadn't been there, Lucci might have been beaten to a pulp in an instant, leaving only a clump of leopard fur.

Just as Lucci was facing attacks from all sides that could kill him in despair, Yann couldn't help but give Corazon a thumbs up in his heart.

That's right, that's how it should be. Only under this level of crisis can I pet a big cat from now on.

Immediately, Yann unleashed the power of "Senbonzakura" without hesitation. As the cherry blossoms danced in the air, they blocked most of the attacks for Lucci.

"Lucci, can you still move? Don't just stand there, come closer to me. I'll use the cherry blossoms to block the enemy. You help me block any attacks that get close to my body," Yann said in a slightly serious voice.

Upon hearing this, Lucci quickly understood what Yann meant.

Cherry blossoms fluttered in the air; those were not only Arn's weapons, but also the armor he used to protect himself.

However, in order to include Lucci within the protection range, Arn had to expand the area where the cherry blossoms were flying, which resulted in Arn lacking protection for his own frail body.

"it is good!"

Lu Qi gave a brief reply and moved closer to Yann, cautiously watching for any attacks that might harm Yann's body.

Despite being besieged by a large number of Don Quixote family executives, Sakura eventually showed occasional openings, and one attack after another broke through her defenses and blasted towards Arn.

"boom!"

Even though his joints were creaking, Lu Qi still stepped forward without hesitation.

In fact, this was Lucci's first time ever!

My first time protecting someone!

Because of the influence of his past brutal training camp, Lucci harbors a deep-rooted belief in dark justice and the law of the jungle.

This filled Lucci with utter disgust and contempt for the weak, who believed that all those who were unworthy of their positions should die.

Therefore, Lucci has never protected others in the past.

Even when Lucci had only needed to offer a word of advice or intervene during past missions, thus saving his teammates from dying, he would have remained indifferent.

After all, the weak have no right to live.

But at this moment, Lucci did not hesitate at all, and even desperately protected Yann's frail body.

As the saying goes, once you've done it the first time, the second, the third, and even countless times will naturally follow.

After the attacks were greatly reduced in impact by Aeon's cherry blossoms and placed inside the protective circle, Lucci was always able to protect Aeon by the skin of his teeth. This caused a subtle change to gradually occur in Lucci's heart without him realizing it.

However, just as Yann felt that Lucci's body was gradually reaching its limit and he was about to finish, Corazon made a sudden move.

"The Crying Mantis!"

To Arn's bewildered gaze, Corazon unleashed the power of the "Void Soul-Slaying Blade," revealing the form of the "Holy Crying Mantis." He ignored the cherry blossoms as if they were nothing and broke through the defenses, wielding his scythe as he slashed down at Lucci.

When that scythe came down, Senbonzakura couldn't stop it at all!

Perhaps the only one who could withstand this blow with the strength of the weak is the man whose name contains the character "Lu" (meaning "road").

Of course, the man whose name contains the character "路" is not "Lucci", but the future invincible "Luffy".

As Yann discovered that a large number of cherry blossoms were impacting the scythe, the power of the scythe was not weakened in the slightest.

This completely shocked Yann.

Are you serious?!

Even if this is meant to put pressure on Lucci, this is no way to do it.

Even if a feline has nine lives, this one cut would probably kill Lucci, leaving him with nothing but his soul, let alone his life.

Lucci also realized the terrifying power of Corazon's strike, which was far beyond what the previous Don Quixote family executives could match!

This attack far exceeds Lucci's current potential!

However, to Arn's surprise, facing this attack that far exceeded Lucci's limit, Lucci actually stood in front of Arn with his own body this time.

"This……"

This unexpected scene caused Arn to pause in his manipulation of the cherry blossom petals.

After all, being willing to do everything in one's power to shield Arn from attacks and being willing to use oneself as a shield to take fatal blows for Arn are two completely different concepts.

"Naval Type 6: Steel Shield Iron Block"

Clearly, Lucci was not recklessly seeking death; on the contrary, he was still using extended techniques of "Naval Six Styles: Iron Body" in an attempt to survive.

Before Lucci could even stare wide-eyed at the scythe falling and striking him, he felt a tightening around his waist and the surroundings rapidly changing.

The afterimage flashed by, and when Lucci came to his senses again, he found that he was more than a hundred meters away from where he had been.

what happened?

As Lucci struggled to recall, he realized that the warmth of Yann's hand still lingered on his waist.

Ya'en?

So fast……

How could Yaen be so fast?!

Lucci was shocked by Arn's speed, especially considering that Arn was moving with him.

Seeing that Lucci was still somewhat unable to react, his body remaining stiff as an "iron block" from top to bottom, Yann couldn't help but remind him.

"Lucci, Iron Body shouldn't be used indiscriminately. The real purpose and significance of this technique lies in hardening a certain part of the body, greatly increasing hardness and defense while maintaining agility."

"Ah...ah, um." Lucci responded in a slightly dazed manner, like a startled kitten. His cool demeanor vanished.

However, it must be said that Rob Lucci today is far from the mature and cool figure he will become in his thirties.

At this moment, aside from his age-inappropriate coldness, Rob Lucci could be described as a handsome and dashing young man.

Having witnessed the terrifying power of the adults, Rob Lucci, still in his "leopard form," actually looks rather cute with his dazed expression, making you want to pet him.

Of course, Yann would not do such a thing.

After all, this is a male cat, no, a male leopard, and Lucci should also have something like a listening Den Den Mushi in his arms. Arn will restrain himself from certain actions that are inconsistent with his position and identity.

As Yann watched Corazon's figure flash by not far away, about to raise his scythe again towards Lucci, he quickly used the rhetoric he had planned to use, and shouted in a stern tone.

"Corazon, even if you harbor hatred towards me, that has nothing to do with anyone else. If you want to do something, come at me!"

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P.S.: Meow, something came up at home today, so I can only update twice. Sorry, I'll update normally tomorrow.

[Chapter 201. Where's the blood pack?]

As Yann's words echoed through the harbor, Corazon paused, stopping about ten meters away from Yann, his expression particularly complex.

After a long pause, Corazon took a deep breath and said, word by word.

"Ya'en, I told you back then, never appear before me again, or I would kill you and make you feel the pain I felt when I witnessed the death of someone I cherished!"

……

This conversation reached the ears of the Five Elders, leaving them somewhat puzzled.

What deep-seated hatred exists between Corazon and Yann?

Shouldn't they have a good relationship?

Could it be that Yann is hiding something from the Navy and the World Government?

……

“Corazon, as a member of the Navy, I have my own responsibilities. Whether it was killing your brother Doflamingo back then, or appearing before you now, you, as a former Navy member, should understand,” Yann said.

Corazon's expression twitched slightly as he spoke.

"There was a time when I thought I could understand, and even in order to stop my brother's evil deeds, I was willing to return to the family as a naval spy."

"However, when my brother actually died in front of me, I realized I was wrong; he was my last remaining family member."

"And you, you killed my only remaining blood relative, Yann!!!"

Corazon's tone gradually turned angry as he spoke.

"How am I supposed to understand you?! Yarrow!!!"

"I just wanted to stop him, and why did you kill him? Why???"

Corazon was questioning and roaring.

At this moment, Yann also became excited and asked in return.

"Isn't this just something we can't do? We're the Navy, the Navy!!! Don't you, Corazon, even have this much awareness as a member of the Navy? You even joined Hueco Mundo, you bastard."

“That’s right, I joined Hueco Mundo, so what? Power. Only by joining Hueco Mundo can I gain enough power to inherit my brother’s will, lead the Donquixote Family to new heights, and restore its historical glory,” Corazon said.

“You’ve gone mad, Corazon! Have you forgotten the dream we made together to maintain peace on the sea and the ideal of defending the sea’s justice to the death?” Yann questioned.

"Hehehe..."

Corazon said with a sneer, "Yarn, you've never experienced darkness, you understand nothing."

"When a loved one you cherish and who is connected to you by blood dies in front of you, and you are powerless to change the tragedy, you will no longer hold such a ridiculous belief."

"Peace? Justice? Those are just means for the world government to more easily control the seas."

Upon hearing this, Yan shook his head and said, "You're the one who doesn't understand, Corazon. It's precisely because the World Government rules this sea that peace is possible."

……

As Corazon and Yann's argument reached the ears of the Five Elders, it also cleared up their confusion.

Besides understanding the relationship between Yann and Corazon, it also clarified Corazon's purpose and reasons for joining Hueco Mundo.

……

"Yarn, I've given up trying to persuade you..."

Corazon slowly raised the scythe in his hand and said, "I don't want to kill you, but perhaps this sea is just so despairing."

After a pause, Corazon addressed the remaining Don Quixote family members behind him.

"This is a personal matter between me and Arn. Don't interfere. I want to settle things with Arn personally."

In the next instant, Corazon lunged at Yann, his two scythes reflecting a terrifying sharpness in the last rays of the setting sun.