One piece :Nox ( Before Dawn)

Sal, looking at the only combat-ready enemy force, Sentomaru , who was dressed only in a loincloth, raised his sword and asked:

— Your name is Sentomaru , right? How about we have a fight?

Sentomaru gritted his teeth and remained silent, but his face twisted with rage. Even though he was straightforward, he understood that he was no match for someone who possessed Conqueror's Haki.

Kizaru also realized that Sentomaru was no opponent for Sal. Seriousness reflected in his eyes. He immediately decided to first disable Sal. Kizaru noticed the opponent's hands trembling. He was puzzled because the opponent's Conqueror's Haki strength didn't match his physical capabilities. Kizaru's body turned into light and attempted to break through Rayleigh, but the long sword, charged with powerful Armament Haki, deflected him back into elemental form.

Rayleigh held his sword in front of his opponent.

— It seems you don't want to let me pass, Dark King Rayleigh, Ame-no-Kume-no-Kendo.

Kizaru immediately engaged in battle with his opponent, holding a light sword in his hand. Their brilliant fencing techniques clashed in a deadly dance, and for a moment, the forces were balanced.

The powerful enemy was halted. The Straw Hat Pirates were about to retreat when suddenly a huge figure appeared before them. Slowly removing his gloves, this giant rumbled in a deep voice:

— Straw Hat Pirates, if you want to travel, where are you headed?

Seeing the giant, Sal muttered to himself:

— Finally, you're here! If you hadn't come, I would have left.

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Although they currently had the advantage, the longer they lingered, the worse the situation became. They were too close to the Marine Guard headquarters at Marineford and the Holy Land at Mary Geoise, and reinforcements could arrive at any moment.

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Rayleigh, who was fighting Kizaru, was no longer young, and after a prolonged battle, his breathing became labored. Even using Conqueror's Haki, the outcome of the fight remained uncertain. Moreover, using Conqueror's Haki was already a fight to the death, and it wasn't worth taking the risk.

Seeing the Tyrant Bear about to attack the Straw Hat Pirates, Sentomaru immediately rushed in front of Sal, his stern expression showing his readiness to die.

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— I will never let you pass, Augustus D. Sal.

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— Click… Click…

Sentomaru 's determination aligned with his heart, and he didn't want to interfere with the Kuma's actions. When Sall was about to engage, his sword, covered in cracks, broke. It seemed the Kuma exerted significant pressure on the weapon. This sword was of a green grade, a slender long saber.

He had no choice but to abandon the weapon and resort to his fists. Under the influence of Armament Haki, they turned into black, iron fists.

Thrall charged at the opponent, delivering a flurry of punches and pushing Sentomaru , who had yet to master Armament Haki, into a corner.

Sentomaru , after receiving several blows to the face, was filled with doubts:

Shouldn't he use the force capable of killing a Pacifista in seconds? If it's just fists with Armament Haki, he could still resist for now, thanks to his steel body.

At that moment, the Kuma and the Straw Hat Pirates...

Usopp wanted to help Zoro, but the Kuma was already in front of him. He removed his gloves and struck with his palm, causing the severely injured Zoro to vanish, stripped of any combat ability. The remaining Straw Hat Pirates screamed in terror.

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— ZORO!! ... X8

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Grief over their lost comrades prompted Usopp and Sanji to furiously attack the Kuma. However, their attack was simple and was easily deflected by the opponent. With two swift moves, he pushed them aside.

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— Sanji X6.

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— Usopp X6.

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Then the Tyrant Bear targeted Robin, Brook, and Chopper. The gradual disappearance of his comrades left Luffy, heavily wounded and exhausted, feeling overwhelming helplessness. For the first time since he set out to sea, he was consumed by despair.

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Then Kuma's figure approached Franky, and this android, trying to resist, also vanished. Nami looked at Luffy in fear, then at Sal, who was watching the events unfold, and screamed:

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— Luffy... Sal, please help us.

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Having voiced the plea, Nami also fell victim to a shockwave and disappeared. Sal merely sighed, understanding that the Kuma was saving them. Even if a war had begun, Sal, given his current state, would not have been able to stand against the Tyrant Bear. He could have used his trump card to fight back, but he didn't want to resort to that.

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Silence descended on the battlefield, and only Luffy was left in unbearable pain. All members of the Straw Hat Pirates, except for Luffy, embarked on a journey, quite literally.

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Kuma possesses the Paw-Paw Fruit. His ability lies in utilizing a paw on his hand to send shockwaves that can absorb an opponent's attacks and repel them along with their inflicted wounds and exhaustion. He also has the power to transport the opponent to any location in the world with a mere palm strike, essentially allowing travel across the globe.

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Kuma is a hexagonal warrior, combining attack, defense, healing, and physical conditioning.

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The secret identity of the Kuma is that he is one of the founders of the Revolutionary Army, the father of Monkey D. Luffy, and a subordinate and an important partner of Dragon. Kuma holds evidence in the hands of the World Government that keeps him under control, but in truth, he is a secret agent of the Revolutionary Army.

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The World Government used evidence to threaten his daughter and allowed Vegapunk to transform him. Kuma's body was turned into a half-human, and the emotions in his body are disappearing.

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When the helpless Luffy vanished, the Tyrant Bear looked at Sal, flashed before him, and whispered in a low voice:

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"If you were to travel, where would you like to go?"

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Seeing the approaching Kuma, Sal released Sentomaru , who was beaten black and blue. He looked into the giant's eyes and slowly replied:

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"The user of the Paw-Paw Fruit? I am no match for him. If I need to choose a place, I want to go to the Land of women. I have heard the women from Amazon Lily are very impressive."

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Usually calm, Kuma was taken aback by this response and merely muttered weakly:

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"Very well."

A massive palm waved down, and Sal's figure disappeared from the Sabaody Archipelago. As everyone vanished, the fight between Rayleigh and Kizaru paused, and Kizaru mockingly extended his hand.

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— I heard that people struck by the Kuma end up floating to a specific place in the world and never appear again. Rayleigh, aren't you worried?

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Rayleigh replied with an expression of "I am old and unable to do anything."

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— Nothing can be done. I am old, but I can't stop a general and a Shichibukai from joining forces. It is their fate.

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Rayleigh wasn't worried. He had already met Kuma on the way here. He had also explained his purpose. If the Kuma hadn't wanted to send his daughter Bonnie away first, he would have arrived long ago.

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— Old man, can I leave now? Kizaru, I can no longer stand in battle for much longer.

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— Rayleigh, am I right in saying this, I don't want to fight a monster like you.

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Kizaru turned into light and flew toward Sentomaru , speaking mockingly:

— Sentomaru , you were badly beaten.

— Old man, I'll never lose next time.

Sentomaru said with anger, and Kizaru shook his head and led him away. A loss at sea isn't the worst thing; the worst is when there will never be a next chance.

With the departure of these two, the incident on the Sabaody Archipelago came to an end. Except for a few unlucky pirates, no Supernova was captured.

Although Kizaru took down the Supernova one by one when he arrived and seriously injured four Supernova, when it came time to arrest them, they were taken by Sal, allowing the four Supernova who escaped death to flee...

Sal's body was enveloped in a bubble created by the Paw Paw Fruit, flying swiftly in the sky and then suddenly dropping. When he reached the ground, the bubble slowly decelerated, allowing Sal to land safely. This was his first experience using the travel function of the Paw Paw Fruit, and Sal found it quite refreshing. It was a significantly better experience than flying in his previous life, comparable to parachuting.

Sal looked around and saw dense forests everywhere. Only after climbing to the top of a tree did he notice buildings in the distance.