Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

'etc……'

Suddenly, Creek realized something!

'So, that girl named "Luminous" is the daughter of Tefimo Yann and the Pirate Empress?'

'No wonder she's so beautiful and incredibly strong. But why would a girl of that status join such an obscure little pirate crew...'

Before Krieg could even ponder the question, in Krieg's horrified gaze, Yone slowly drew the Zanpakuto from his waist.

Witnessing this scene, Creek's voice became shrill, and he quickly begged for mercy.

"Vice Admiral Yann, I...I surrender, please...please don't kill me. Isn't it the Navy's rule not to kill prisoners?"

"Although I'd love to say that the rules I set are the Navy's rules, but..."

Yaen slowly raised the Zanpakuto, speaking in an unusually calm tone, "I am indeed someone who dislikes senseless killing and pursues peace and friendship, so..."

"Shatter, you illusion, you mirage!"

"Slowly find the meaning of your life in the long journey of life!"

As Yann's words fell, the world in Krieg's eyes suddenly changed. The sky and the sea turned blood red, and countless people he had killed, hidden in the corners of Krieg's memory, crawled out little by little, struggling to tell of Krieg's sins. Their twisted and rotting bodies made Krieg's hair stand on end.

"No...don't..."

"Don't come any closer! Help!!"

"Get out, get out..."

Instinctively, Creek began to run wildly, trying to get away from the strange and terrifying things crawling towards him.

But the escape route seemed endless, and wherever Creek fled, twisted and rotting bodies would constantly emerge from the surrounding ground and sea.

"don't want!!!"

Feeling like he had been on the run for several days, Creek screamed in despair and fear.

In reality, Creek had been lying in the small fishing boat for only a few minutes when his face turned unusually pale, his eyes showed extreme fear, and saliva kept flowing uncontrollably from his wide-open mouth.

"Wait, what did you do to the captain?" Upon seeing this, Akin couldn't help but question Arn.

Yern glanced at Akin and then said, “Nothing, just giving a tangible feeling to what he fears.”

After a pause, Yann continued.

"I did not come to the East China Sea in a naval capacity, so I will not arrest you this time."

Immediately, Yann's figure vanished from the spot.

Where...where is everyone?

Akin stared blankly at the open sea around him, but he couldn't find any trace of Yann.

If it weren't for Akin still coughing up blood from time to time and the sea remaining frozen, everything that had just happened would seem like an illusion.

The next moment, Arkin struggled to return to his identity as Krieg, trying in various ways to wake him up, but to no avail. Krieg remained in that dazed state, as if he had lost all perception of the outside world.

"Damn it! What on earth did that guy do to the captain?!"

Ah Jin slammed his fist heavily on the small fishing boat, speaking angrily.

Just then, a shadow completely enveloped Akin. When Akin looked up, he saw that it was a giant merchant ship, and the flag flying on it was the famous "Lian Merchant Guild".

"Oh, looks like you need help..."

Bello Betty, who looked both generous and beautiful, stood at the bow of the ship and waved enthusiastically and sunnyly to Akin from afar.

Moments later, on the merchant ship that set sail again, Akin was thanking Bello Betty with tears streaming down his face.

"Thank you, Miss Betty, thank you so much for your help."

"You are welcome……"

Bello Beatty said with a bright smile.

"Although your 'Krieg Pirates' have a bad reputation in the past, since you have asked me for help, I cannot ignore it. Moreover, our 'Lean Trading Company' president has repeatedly emphasized that in addition to necessary commercial activities, the company should also consider humanitarian principles when sailing."

Immediately, Ah Jin was even more moved, deeply feeling that there were still more good people than bad people in this vast sea.

First, there was Sanji's kindness in providing him with a meal, and now Betty is doing humanitarian aid to him and the captain without caring about his past infamy.

"Alright, Mr. Akin, you should go down and rest. Don't worry about Captain Creek's injuries. Our 'Lean Trading Company' ship's doctor will do his best to treat Mr. Creek."

After a pause, Bello Betty spoke in a comforting tone.

"Of course, based on the ship's doctor's initial diagnosis, Mr. Creek must have suffered a great deal of shock, which is why he's exhibiting these strange symptoms, uh..."

Bello Beatty paused for a moment, then said with a bright smile.

"But don't worry, even if we can't wake Mr. Creek up, the 'Lean Trading Company' can maintain Mr. Creek's vital signs and wait for that miracle that will happen sooner or later, so don't give up, Akin."

"Thank you, Miss Betty. I won't give up. I believe the captain will wake up sooner or later..."

Akin nodded emphatically, then asked somewhat embarrassedly, "But, Miss Betty, how much does it cost to maintain the captain's treatment?"

Bello Beatty tucked the cigarette butt between his teeth and asked, "How many Berries do you have?"

"Uh……"

Arkin seemed quite embarrassed by this question, because he had no idea where Creek hid his treasure, and he didn't have a single peso on him.

Betty seemed to sense Akin's embarrassment and kindly offered her help.

"How about this, Ah Jin, you can do whatever you can for me in your spare time. I'll cover the medical expenses if the payment isn't enough."

Immediately, Ah Jin gratefully agreed.

[Chapter 716. Studying Medicine Can't Save the Ocean]

Meanwhile, on a golden "Ark Proverb" floating in the clouds above the East China Sea, Yann's Den Den Mushi is projecting an image of Bello Beatty.

"How are you, Betty?"

Having carefully tidied her appearance, Bello Betty completely lacked her previous carefree and outgoing demeanor, and instead answered with utmost respect.

"Everything has been arranged, Lord Yern."

“Yes, don’t give up on Krick’s treatment. Just let me know the costs later.” Yone nodded and said.

"No need, Lord Yann."

Bello Beatty said with a smile, "Akin has already voluntarily covered that part of the treatment costs, and as long as Akin continues to work, the treatment costs will be more than enough."

"is it?"

"I feel a little emotional," Yan said.

"As despicable and shameless some people are on this sea, so pure in their morality are others. Akin is so loyal, it's a pity he followed a guy like Creek."

Immediately after hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Yann manipulated the Navy's internal channels to intercept information about the "Straw Hat Pirates," preventing the "Straw Hat Pirates" from being put on a bounty by the Navy too early and thus coming to the attention of the Navy's high command and the World Government prematurely.

Besides Luffy's reasons, Yann also wanted to cover up the news about Sora and Hikari.

Although it is reasonable to say that Sora and Hikari are not the same age, the high degree of coincidence in their names, appearances and swords would definitely lead the Sengoku Marshal to make certain guesses.

However, it was one of Arn's plans to let the naval high command vaguely guess the true identities of Sora and Luminosity.

In this way, at least when the naval high command has no choice but to take action against the air and fire, they will likely secretly hold back.

However, if he were to reveal himself too early, Yann estimated that he would definitely be questioned by the old man from Sengoku, so he would keep it a secret for as long as possible, so as to keep the old man from feeling guilty towards him for the time being and avoid causing trouble.

After Yann had been busy for a while and had arranged all the relevant issues, he looked up at Enel and... Tiger in front of him.

Tiger was originally located in the "New World" sea area, and Yaon was wondering if it was possible for Tiger to reach the East Sea within two weeks.

Unexpectedly, Tiger had Enel personally give him a ride.

By this time, Tiger had completely figured out what had happened.

Several years ago, after Arlong secretly led a group of fishmen away from the Sun Pirates, Arlong, who had become accustomed to the "sunlight," could no longer tolerate the environment of Fishman Island and dared not show his face on the surface of the "Grand Line."

In the end, Arlong led his group of fishmen to the East China Sea, which was rumored to be the "weakest sea," and seized a chain of islands, including "Cocoyasi Village," to rule as king, exploiting a large number of civilians to serve him.

"Tiger, do you probably understand what Arlong's actions represent? He's acting as a 'Celestial Dragon' in another form within that chain of islands in the East Blue."

Yann spoke in a calm tone.

"This is the enemy that the organization wants to eliminate, and also the enemy that has kept Fishman Island hidden in the deep sea. Arlong has not only betrayed the principles of the Sun Pirates, but this behavior is undoubtedly tantamount to betraying his race and acknowledging the correctness of the Celestial Dragons' actions."

"Yes, Lord Yann."

Tiger gritted his teeth and replied in a low voice, "It's my fault."

Yann stared at Tiger, then slowly asked.

"If the Fish-Men were allowed to deal with the Celestial Dragons and other nobles and wealthy merchants who enslave them, what do you think would be the right thing to do?"

Tiger gritted his teeth and said fiercely, "Of course, we'll tear those guys to shreds."

Yann did not judge Tiger's answer, but instead offered a reminder.

"You are now one of the representatives of Fishman Island. Your stance on Arlong will determine the organization's future stance on that group of slave owners. How you choose now will also affect the organization's future views on similar events."

Tiger nodded and replied in a deep voice, "I understand, Lord Yann."

"Well, in that case, you can handle it yourself..."

Yan nodded, then had Enel lower the height of "Ark Maxim" and let Tiger fall into the sea, heading alone to Cocoyasi Village.

"Tsk, what a boring racial issue..."

As Tiger left, Enel said something rather uninteresting.

Yan smiled helplessly at this, and instead of explaining such a complicated issue to Enel, he asked Enel to turn around and take him to the location of Loguetown.

As Loguetown is a necessary stop on the way from the East Blue to the Grand Line, it will inevitably be the next stop for the Straw Hat Pirates. Therefore, Yann needs to make some preparations for the Straw Hat Pirates there, preparing some things for their upcoming voyage.

After Yann secretly arrived in Loguetown, he went straight to the location of the weapon shop in Loguetown, following the directions.

Half a day later, the weapon shop in Loguetown took over a new owner thanks to Arn's money. Arn also bought up all the other weapon-related shops in Loguetown and closed them down, ensuring that Arn's weapon shop was the only one in Loguetown.

However, in addition to the "Sandai Kitetsu" that the shop already had, Aon also had Moria send "Shusui", which belongs to the "21 Great Grade Swords" like "Wado Ichimonji", and placed it in the shop, intending to sell it to Zoro at half price as a weapon.

At the same time, a talking tanuki was delivered to the shop through the Revolutionary Army's channels.

Yann looked at the tanuki in front of him, wearing a pink hat, carrying a small backpack, and standing upright with a cute blue nose, and said, "Yo, hello there, tanuki."

The previously shy "raccoon dog" suddenly bristled and protested loudly, "I am a reindeer, a reindeer!"