One Piece : Winged Dragons of the Beast Pirates

"Dammit, one thousand percent power! Winged Dragon Explosion Fist!"

Ian unleashed the strongest punch of his life at this moment.

Before the terrifying force even had the chance to spread, his back and right arm's clothes were already torn apart, and dense white mist erupted from him.

Then, the punch was launched.

Such a terrifying punch—what in the world could withstand it? Dammit, what could stop it?

Sakazuki's eyes widened in shock. The expression of disbelief hadn't even fully spread acTritoma his face when a blinding light completely engulfed him.

Light!

Intense light!

It was like the first beam of light when the world was born, blinding!

The fiery forest was now cast into dim shadows by the intense light. Both the navy and the pirates of the Kuja Pirates couldn't open their eyes due to the strong glare.

The roaring shockwave instantly tore through the forest. The earth was ripped apart, the sea pushed away, and the navy warships docked by the shore were obliterated by the giant waves, shattering like sandcastles on the beach—completely crumbling, like they were weathered.

Only after this did the deafening sound reverberate through the air. The shockwave transformed into a wild wind, bending the surrounding trees to their knees in submission.

"What... is that?!"

Rear Admiral Momonga's lips trembled, his eyes full of disbelief.

He couldn't understand.

He couldn't comprehend it at all!

The roaring shockwave finally faded away.

Ian let out a long sigh of relief.

In front of him was a massive chasm, as if the land itself had been split apart, completely dividing the coastline into two.

Sakazuki, on the other hand, had completely disappeared, with no sign of where he went.

So tired.

It's impossible to say I'm not tired after expending so much energy in one go.

But luckily, the physical exhaustion didn't hit me all at once. It slowly drained during the long hour of preparation.

It wasn't like I was completely wiped out right after throwing that punch.

Aside from being tired.

Ian's lips curled up in a wide, carefree grin.

So much so that when Hancock, who had subconsciously rushed up behind him, was staring at his back, the first thing she noticed was the upward curve of his lips.

He seemed... happy?

The young woman thought to herself.

"Powerful!"

Ian was indeed very happy.

This punch was incredibly satisfying!

It felt almost like a surgeon after performing a day-long operation, with their bladder about to burst, finally rushing into the bathroom at the last moment to relieve themselves with utter abandon!

However, this wasn't the time to revel in it.

Ian glanced back, and before his eyes stood the stunning young woman with black hair.

He paused for a moment, thinking, this must be Boa Hancock, no one else could be more deserving of that name.

"Who's your leader?"

Ian asked.

The young woman was taken aback for a moment, then instinctively looked toward Captain Tritoma, who was struggling to rise from the ground.

"Is it you?"

Ian walked over to the woman.

What a pathetic sight.

Her body's front was severely burned, looking charred black, like one of the most popular products of the Grand Line.

But in reality, it was better than expected. If it weren't for her strong Armament Haki, her entire body would likely have melted by now. After all, their opponent was Akainu, the future Fleet Admiral of the Navy.

"Can you still hear me?"

Ian asked.

Tritoma lifted her head, looking at Ian in confusion. "Ian the Skyfire—"

How did this guy end up here?

Why is he helping us?

What exactly does he want to do?

Ian didn't wait for her to ask these questions. He simply handed her a den-den mushi. "As long as you can hear me, someone wants to speak with you."

Tritoma froze for a moment.

Then.

"Tritoma, can you hear me? It's me."

A deliberately lowered voice came from the other end of the den-den mushi.

But Tritoma stood there, stunned. "Shakky?"

It was her predecessor!

The former Empress of the Kuja Pirates!

Meanwhile.

"Ian the Skyfire!!"

Momonga trembled, his long sword pointed directly at Ian. He shouted, "Call for reinforcements! Get Doberman to bring people over immediately!"

"Don't call anyone," Ian said, grinning like the leader of the Axe Gang. "People have already gone to handle things over there."

On the other side of the island, two Navy warships had blocked the path. They were there to seal off the retreat for the Kuja Pirates, leaving them with no way to escape.

But at this moment...

On the deck of one of the ships, frost had already covered everything.

"Whoosh—whoosh—"

Rear Admiral Doberman of the Navy Headquarters struggled to breathe.

The extreme cold made it hard for him to catch his breath. His hands, tightly gripping the hilt of his sword, had grown stiff and were trembling.

On the deck, one by one, Navy soldiers had been frozen into ice sculptures, silent and motionless.

And all of this had been done by a little girl.

Already transformed into a werewolf, Yamato grinned as she swung her spiked club. "Ian said I should spare your life, but I think it's fine to give you a good beating first, right?"

"Bring it on, you brat!" Doberman roared, charging at Yamato.

"Heh-heh, Thunder Bagua!!"

The shining iron club swung!

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