One Piece: The Emperor-Level Item Master Shocks the World

However, at that moment, a withered samurai zombie with a sword at his waist walked towards Moria.

"Hey, Lord Moria, what's the matter that you're so panicked!"

Upon seeing the zombies before him, Moria's face lit up with surprise.

"Ah, it's Ryoma. I'm in a bit of trouble. A bunch of pirates might come in later. Can you hold them off for me?"

Upon hearing this, Longma burst into laughter.

"Don't worry, isn't this just my job?"

"Yohohohohoho..."

Hearing Ryoma's assurance, Moria felt much more at ease and then walked past Ryoma towards the top floor.

He kept saying as he ran:

"Just you wait, Straw Hat crew, I'll make you pay!"

Moria continued upwards and eventually reached the top floor of the castle.

But when the door opened, a look of terror appeared in Moria's eyes.

A burly man, as tall as him, stood before him.

There was another man standing next to him, wearing red overalls and carrying an axe.

The two men, looking imposing and menacing, stared intently at Moria.

"You've finally arrived. You were beaten so badly by the Straw Hat crew. You've really disgraced the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

Upon hearing this, Moria clenched his fist and said to Sentomaru:

"What do you know, you little brat? I was just careless."

"Once I awaken, my true weapon will make them pay the price!"

After saying that, Moria looked at Bartholomew Bear again and then said:

"I wondered who it was, but it turns out to be Shichigo Kai, a puppet who truly serves the World Government."

"What are you doing here? I will absolutely not obey those old men's orders."

Upon hearing this, Bartholomew the Bear immediately took off his gloves, held the Bible, and said:

If you could choose one place to travel to, where would you go?

Upon hearing that gentle yet sinister tone, Moria involuntarily took a step back, then revealed a disdainful expression.

"Don't think I don't know your abilities. Don't use this trick on me, or you'll regret it."

"Tell me quickly, what are the orders from above? If I'm in a good mood, I might do you a favor."

Upon hearing this, a cold glint appeared in Xiong's eyes, and he then spoke:

"You should have already heard the news that Portosca D. Ace has been captured."

"Soon, the World Government will execute him, and the Whitebeard Pirates cannot stand idly by."

"Therefore, the government hopes that all the Seven Warlords of the Sea can go to Marineford and participate in this war against Whitebeard."

Upon hearing this, Moria immediately showed a disdainful expression and said:

"There are still more than ten days left. I can deal with the Straw Hat crew first, rest for a few days, and then go!"

Upon hearing this, a cold glint appeared in Xiong's eyes. He remained silent for a moment before announcing the Five Elders' decision.

"The World Government has issued a new order to execute Ace ahead of schedule, in five days..."

Upon hearing this, not only Moria but also Sentomaru couldn't believe it.

"Hey, isn't this decision a bit too hasty?"

"The sudden early execution is clearly an attempt to throw the Whitebeard Pirates into disarray."

Hearing Sentomaru's question, Kuma ignored it and continued to look at Moria.

"Therefore, the World Government requires that we arrive at Marineford before the night after tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Moria clenched his fists.

It took him a long time to finally utter a single sentence.

"We'll talk about it later, I'm very busy right now."

At this point, Moria's eyes darted around, and then a sinister smile appeared on his face.

"Unless you can help me defeat the Straw Hat Pirates, then I might have a lot more time."

Upon hearing this, a solemn expression appeared in Sentomaru's eyes.

"We will wipe out the Straw Hat crew without you having to tell us."

"But you, don't let yourself be a burden later!"

Upon hearing this, Moria gritted his teeth.

However, he didn't want to lower himself to Sentomaru's level for the time being, since he had something extremely important to do right now.

Thinking of this, Moria immediately turned around and said:

"Then I'll leave this place to you for now. I have something very important to do."

"If that guy comes back to life, the Straw Hat crew will definitely be wiped out!"

Upon hearing Moria's words, a solemn expression appeared in Zhan Tao Wan's eyes.

"Hey, you're not planning to run away, are you?"

Upon hearing this, Moria showed a hint of anger.

"Who do you think I am? Do you think I'd be afraid of the Straw Hat Pirates? What a joke!"

With that, Moria, along with his shadow, drifted away into the distance.

Seeing this, Sentomaru dialed the black Den Den Mushi again.

"What a troublesome old man, he definitely needs a good scolding this time..."

……

The Straw Hat crew quickly arrived inside the castle.

The castle was in complete disarray.

The zombies in the painting have lost their shadows and are lying haphazardly, appearing extremely eerie.

Just as Luffy was about to rush forward to find Moria, Raylo stopped him.

"Don't move. If you take another step forward, you'll get hurt."

While Luffy was still in a daze upon hearing this, several blue slashes suddenly flashed in the space in front of them.

Although it didn't hit anyone, the powerful sword energy still left them feeling uneasy.

The next moment, a emaciated warrior carrying a single sword walked straight toward them.

As he walked, he let out his signature laugh.

"Yohohohohohoho..."

Chapter 446 Defeat Ryoma and Obtain Autumn Water!

Ryoma laughed as he assumed a fighting stance.

"You must be the guests Lord Moria was referring to. May I give you a proper welcome?"

Hearing the terrifying laughter, Usopp and Nami exchanged a glance, then nodded, and pointed at Brook, saying:

"Hey, that guy's laughter sounds exactly like yours. Could he be your long-lost brother?"

Upon hearing this, a blank look appeared in Brock's eyes, and he gripped the sword at his waist.

"Everyone, don't let your guard down. This guy is using my shadow."

"However, his strength far surpasses mine."

Before Brook could finish speaking, Ryoma raised his hand, drew his famous sword Shusui, and slashed at the Straw Hat crew.

The powerful blue slash instantly pierced through the Straw Hat crew.

The crowd scattered instantly, and a blue flame spread out, shattering the castle gate.

After a while, just when the Straw Hat crew felt there was no danger.

Suddenly, several powerful sword energies flashed around their bodies.

Brook was instantly slashed and sent flying.

Nami and Usopp were also seriously injured as a result.

Lei Luo, Luffy, and the others used Haki to block all the attacks, but they still showed a hint of surprise.

Lei Luo dusted himself off and then placed his hand on the hilt of the Zanpakuto.

"As expected of Ryuma, the dragon-slaying samurai of Wano Country back then."

"However, you are just a skeleton now. Even if you are using someone else's shadow, you can't become that powerful."

"I don't want to ruin your body, so return your shadow yourself."

Upon hearing this, Ryoma let out Brook's signature laugh once again.

"Yohohohohohoho..."

"Are all young people these days so arrogant?"

"I am stopping you not for my own sake, but because I don't want you to disturb Lord Moria."

As he spoke, Longma flashed to Lei Luo's side.

The next moment, a blue slash appeared instantly behind Lei Luo.

Caught between two attacks, Lei Luo quickly ducked, then drew his Zanpakuto and slashed across Ryoma's body.

In an instant, blue flames erupted from Longma's body, and he collapsed to the ground in a slump.