Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

In contrast, a large number of cherry blossoms fluttered up around Yann and swept towards Corazon.

"Squeak squeak..."

A cacophony of chilling, fine cutting sounds rang out, yet Corazon remained unscathed amidst the relentless slicing of cherry blossoms.

"Yarn, this is the power I obtained from Hueco Mundo! The power that perfectly counters you!"

The scythe fell, and a terrifying flying slash headed straight for Yern.

Yann quickly pushed Lucci aside and moved away from his spot, distancing himself from Corazon.

However, Corazon, in his "Holy Cry Mantis" state, was also extremely fast, almost on par with Yann.

For a moment, the afterimages of Yann and Corazon flickered and appeared repeatedly in the harbor.

If it weren't for the large swaths of cherry blossoms constantly fluttering in the air, the Don Quixote family executives and Lucci watching from the sidelines probably wouldn't have been able to even confirm the trajectories of Arn and Corazon.

"Yarn, this power bestowed upon you by Hueco Mundo is called the Holy Crying Mantis. It is a mantis that can inflict despair on your enemies. Remember this name well, and then die in despair."

Corazon's voice was filled with anger, reluctance, and sorrow as he cried out, which moved everyone and fully revealed the pain and helplessness between sworn brothers who had to fight each other because of their different positions and hatred.

"Yarn, I will kill you, then bury you beneath the cherry blossom trees of Dressrosa, so you can watch how I change this sea..."

With another tearing sound, a large number of cherry blossoms were shattered, and Yann was blasted straight to the ground, causing plumes of dust to rise into the sky on the street on the other side of the port, which was blocked by buildings.

"Corazon, don't underestimate me..."

Then Yann's voice rang out, and the number of cherry blossoms suddenly increased dramatically, surging up in all directions like a fountain.

The next moment, the sounds of intense battle erupted: the roar of flying strikes, the scraping of cherry blossoms cutting through steel, and the shouts of Corazon and Yann.

The sheer scale of the spectacle was even more eye-catching than the enormous rock giant on the other side of the battlefield.

However, hidden by the buildings and the vast sea of ​​cherry blossoms, no one could clearly see the specific details of the battle between Corazon and Yann.

……

Within a sea of ​​cherry blossoms.

The fierce battle that the Five Elders, Lucci, and the Don Quixote family executives had imagined did not happen. Corazon and Yann sat down side by side on a stone bench in the street.

"Corazon, where's the blood pack I asked you to prepare in advance?"

"Here."

Corazon took out three or four bags of blood from his pocket and started to put on makeup for Yann. Half of his body was stained red with blood, his hair was messy, and a small corner of his glasses was deliberately broken.

Finally, Yann put the last small blood pack in his mouth, preparing for its later use.

In this vast ocean where there are no films, TV shows, or Oscar culture, Yann's series of outrageous actions left Corazon speechless.

[Chapter 202. Kill Me, Corazon]

“It’s perfect, Yann. If I were a spectator, I certainly wouldn’t doubt that your injuries and blood are fake,” Corazon said.

"It's so-so. This kind of trick is fine to use sooner or later, but if you use it too many times, you might get caught. But now that it's getting dark and there's not enough light, it's a sure thing."

While checking his appearance in the mirror by the street, Yann casually asked, "Speaking of which, Corazon, you don't blame me for killing Doflamingo back then, do you?"

Upon hearing this, Corazon's expression changed slightly, and he patted Payan on the shoulder and said.

"Ya'en, are you an idiot? Let's not even talk about how you saved me when Doflamingo was about to shoot me, which is why you fought against Doflamingo."

"More importantly, whether it's for the sake of this ocean, for the sake of justice in my heart, or for personal grudges, even if you, Yann, don't kill Doflamingo, I will find a way to kill this murderer of my father!"

By the end, Corazon couldn't help but grit his teeth.

This scene left Yann deeply moved.

Corazon's experience of darkness far exceeded the imagination of ordinary people. He was once a high-ranking Celestial Dragon, a noble of the world, but later fell into a situation where he was oppressed and humiliated by countless commoners. In the end, he even witnessed his own brother shoot his father and cut off his father's head to beg for the restoration of the Celestial Dragon status.

It's hard to imagine that Corazon could maintain such a gentle personality, willing to die for Law, after experiencing darkness and pain that would break an ordinary person dozens of times.

Before Yern could even comfort Corazon, Corazon burst into laughter, a bright smile spreading across his clown-like makeup, and said...

"That's why, Yann, we must change this sea, so that no more people have to suffer this darkness and pain, right?"

Upon hearing this, Yaen smiled, smeared some blood on the side of his glasses, and agreed, saying, "Ah, that's right!"

……

The next moment, from the outside, the sea of ​​cherry blossoms that had been constantly rolling and swirling suddenly shrank, and then a dark figure flew out from the sea of ​​cherry blossoms.

"Bang bang bang..."

Yann rolled on the ground, bleeding profusely, before finally managing to stop not far from Lucci.

Then, Yann struggled to get up, but his body went limp halfway and he fell to the ground again as if he had reached his limit.

Immediately...

"boom!"

Corazon landed in front of Yann, his scythe close to Yann's neck, his eyes filled with tears as he spoke.

"Ya'en, our grudges and our friendship end here..."

Just when the Five Elders also thought that Yann's mission had failed and there was almost no possibility of recruiting Corazon, Corazon paused, pointed the scythe in his other hand towards Lucci, and said.

"But before you die, let me let you taste the pain of seeing someone you cherish die before your eyes."

"Officers, take down that big cat!"

? ? ! !

Lucci.

Upon hearing Corazon's order after his victory in the battle against Yann, many of the Don Quixote family executives immediately surrounded Lucci with amused smiles on their faces.

Upon seeing this, Lu Qi's expression changed drastically.

However, Lucci's body had already reached its limit. He had only managed to hold on by fighting alongside Yone before. Now that his body had stopped moving, he could no longer move at all.

As the Don Quixote family members gradually surrounded him, the powerless Lucci felt an unprecedented sense of panic.

Just as Lucci was about to be attacked by many Don Quixote family executives, the defenseless Yann spoke up loudly.

"and many more……"

"Heh, Yann, the real despair and pain haven't even begun yet, and you can't accept it already?" Corazon said sarcastically.

“Corazon, you…you stop! We’re all here as representatives of the World Government. You’re going to make an enemy of the World Government,” Yann said weakly.

Corazon said with a sneer, "A representative of the World Government? So what? Do you think I'm afraid of the World Government? Besides, I've already done something like going against the World Government once."

"Corazon!"

Yann suddenly raised his voice and shouted.

"Your repeated actions will thoroughly enrage the World Government. Even if you can evade the World Government's encirclement and suppression, what about your subordinates? What about your officers? What about your men? What about the Dressrosa Kingdom that you now rule?"

After a pause, Yann continued.

"Doflamingo is dead. Haven't you already experienced the pain of losing someone you cherish? Do you want to suffer that pain a hundred or a thousand times more?"

"shut up!"

Suddenly, Corazon seemed to be provoked, and shouted loudly, "You bastard, shut up! Now I have the power to protect those I cherish!"

In an instant, not only were the Five Elders who were listening alerted, but they also realized that Corazon's unintentional weakness was a vulnerability that could be exploited to control Corazon.

The rest of the Don Quixote family members were moved to tears by Corazon's unintentional expression of genuine emotion.

"Don't underestimate the World Government and the Navy, Corazon. Didn't you fail in Mary Geoise last time? You can't stop the power of the World Government at all. You're just fooling yourself. You're courting death," Yann said again.

Upon hearing this, Corazon's expression grew even more agitated. He instinctively raised his scythe high, intending to strike down on Yern, and roared in anger.

"Ya! En!"

Faced with a deadly threat, Yann's expression remained unmoved. Instead, he straightened his back as a Marine, raised his bloodied head slightly, and spoke.

"Come on, kill me, Corazon! From the day I joined the Navy, I was prepared to give my life for justice!"

"Death is nothing to me; I have never been afraid of it!"

Yann's words, resolute in the face of death, his blood-stained body standing tall, and his resolute gaze were so powerful that Corazon's hand, gripping the scythe, trembled slightly, yet he hesitated to strike.

After a long pause, Corazon swung his scythe down suddenly, cleaving a deep crack in the ground on the side of Yann's face. He then waved to the Don Quixote family executives, stopping them from taking any action against Lucci, and said...

"Alright, Yann, I'll give you a chance. You can tell me what your purpose is in coming here on behalf of the World Government!"

[Chapter 203. Leaked Confidential Documents]

"Cough cough..."

Yaen struggled to his feet and slowly pushed up his glasses. He glanced at Lucci, as if concerned for his safety, which warmed Lucci's heart and made his eyes sting slightly.

What the hell is this bastard doing?

To him, I was nothing more than a useless weakling, a burden who was merely keeping an eye on him.

Why, why do you care about me so much?

Lucci's heart was filled with doubt and confusion, but even more so with regret and resentment that nearly drove him mad.

Regret for their weakness, resentment for their uselessness!

It really wasn't useful at all...

At that moment, Lucci even had the thought of ending his own life to avoid becoming a burden to Lord Arn.

however……

Arn, his face stained with blood and showing signs of exhaustion, gave Lucci a warm smile and asked, "Lucci, are you alright?"

Lu Qi swallowed hard, completely stunned, and answered blankly, "I...I'm fine."

Yann nodded slightly, seemingly relieved, and then said, "That's good. Don't worry, I will do my best to complete the mission and bring you back safely."

Before Lucci could figure out how to respond to Arn, to respond to Arn's tenderness that had almost completely illuminated the darkness in his heart...

Corazon placed his scythe on Yarrow's shoulder, seemingly ready to sever Yarrow's head at any moment, and said coldly.

"Ya'en, I'm not giving you this chance to chat idly. Convince me, or do you think you can leave here alive?"

At this moment, as Lucci watched Yorn being treated this way, boundless rage almost filled his head. Despite being unable to move, his body seemed to surge with power again, a power that wanted to tear Corazon, who was treating Yorn this way, apart.

'You bastard, I'll kill you one day! How dare you treat Lord Arn like this!'