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25.08% The Strongest Lunarian in One Piece / Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Under Pressure

Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Under Pressure

"Damn it—"

"You'll never succeed!"

"You despicable, shameless scum... No one will fall for your trap!"

Hearing Charlotte Linlin's threats, not only were Sengoku, Garp, and Tsuru enraged, but every Marine and CP agent present felt the same. Linlin's demand for the Navy's renowned "Trio" to turn on one another was the height of dishonor.

"You can't manipulate me with such crude tactics. Even if I die, I won't be swayed by your demands!" Tsuru, resolute and unyielding, coldly replied, locking eyes with Linlin. She would never betray the comrades she had fought alongside, the ones she entrusted with her life. No desire to survive or regain her youth would cloud her principles.

"Sengoku, Garp, don't fall for her tricks," Tsuru shouted firmly. "If either of you hesitates because of me, I'll take my own life to atone!"

Though it was difficult to accept her sudden transformation into an old woman, Tsuru had no intention of caving in to the pirates' vile threats. She wouldn't make things harder for Sengoku or Garp, nor would she ever allow them to do something foolish on her behalf.

"Tsuru..."

Hearing her words, both Sengoku and Garp were visibly shaken. In truth, Sengoku had been on the verge of offering himself up in exchange for Tsuru, despite knowing there was little chance Linlin would honor such a deal.

"Damn it! There's only one dead Celestial Dragon in the auction house, and the rest are missing!"

At that moment, the furious CP7 squad leader stormed out of the auction house with his team, his face twisted with anger as he glared at Charlotte Linlin, Rock, and their crew. "Where the hell did you hide the other Celestial Dragons?"

Inside the auction house, aside from unconscious guests, staff, and the government agents assigned to protect the Celestial Dragons, they had found only the mangled corpse of a single Celestial Dragon, crushed beyond recognition but still identifiable by his space suit. The others were nowhere to be found.

"Aren't you CP agents supposed to be good at finding things? Go figure it out yourself!" Linlin sneered, glancing dismissively at him.

"Hmph, such righteous resolve for a Navy star," Linlin remarked, observing Tsuru's unyielding defiance. Though slightly impressed, she appeared momentarily unsure of how to proceed. "What a dilemma..."

"Your threats won't work anymore, Linlin," Nef chuckled, stepping forward. In response to the confused and suspicious stares of Sengoku, Garp, and Tsuru, Nef leaned in and whispered something into Linlin's ear.

"Oh?" Linlin raised an eyebrow, grinning wickedly. "You always have a way, Nef!"

"What now? What are you planning?" Garp, furious, stomped forward to attack.

"Spin: Iron Body!"

Before he could act, a green blur shot toward him like a bullet, its speed exceeding that of a normal projectile. Garp's instincts kicked in just in time for him to dodge the attack, barely escaping the strike.

'Bang... bang...'

Trees were pierced by the green shadow, leaving gaping holes in their trunks.

"What the...?" Tsuru, Sengoku, and the others looked on in shock. In no time, the green figure grew larger as it appeared before Garp. It was Oars Jr., slightly battered but otherwise unharmed.

"You actually managed to knock me away. You've got almost as much strength as Linlin..." Oars Jr. growled, shaking his head and glaring menacingly at Garp, standing firmly in his way.

"Don't move an inch..." Linlin warned, her gaze locked on Sengoku and Garp, who were poised to charge again. "One wrong move, and I'll have someone cut off the Celestial Dragons' hands and tongues!"

"I want to see the corpse of that Celestial Dragon in the auction house..."

She sneered at the CP agent in charge, baring her sharp fangs. "You CP agents should know by now, we don't make empty threats."

"What!?"

"You wouldn't dare—"

"No one make a move!"

"We must prioritize the safety of the Celestial Dragons!"

Hearing Linlin's threats, the Marines and CP agents were furious but unable to act. The lead CP7 agent, though livid, could only issue orders to stand down, gesturing to Sengoku as well. Reluctantly, they complied.

"Aren't you looking for the Celestial Dragons?" Linlin sneered before pulling out a mirror from her bag. "Barry, bring one of them out."

"Got it!" A voice came from within the mirror, and to the shock of Sengoku, Garp, and everyone else, the mirror began to expand. A figure in white was pulled out—beaten and bruised, without the iconic bubble helmet, but still recognizable in his extravagant space suit and distinct hairstyle. It was unmistakably one of the missing Celestial Dragons.

"Saint Fenix!!!"

The CP7 agent instantly recognized him, crying out in shock.

"Mmmph mmmph..." With a green collar around his neck and a slave collar to match, Saint Fenix could barely contain his fear, but he couldn't speak due to Nef's pet fruit powers.

"My loyal pet, you may speak," Nef said, a hint of amusement in her voice. With her command, the green collar around Fenix's neck glowed, and he began shouting in terror.

"Navy! CP! Save me!" he screamed. "Get an Admiral here now, or your families will all be turned into the lowest of slaves! Capture these vile criminals! I want them ripped apart!"

Sengoku's eye twitched at the outburst, while Garp's fists tightened, his face growing dark. He despised these arrogant nobles who saw others as dirt, yet they were still forced to rescue them.

"We're terribly sorry, Saint Fenix. Please be patient..." the CP7 agent stammered, sweating profusely. "We're trying our best to rescue you."

"Charlotte Linlin, release Saint Fenix and the other Celestial Dragons now. You can't escape," Sengoku declared firmly.

"Now, I order you—stomp on the Celestial Dragon's head!" Nef suddenly commanded Tsuru, a wicked grin spreading across her face. "It's a rare opportunity—you should cherish it!"

"What!?"

Sengoku's face turned pale, his entire body trembling with rage as he glared at Linlin and Nef. "You wouldn't dare—"

For the first time, Sengoku, known for his strategic brilliance, felt a cold shiver run down his spine. The pirates weren't even trying to hide their intentions. This was a blatant scheme, aimed at ruining Tsuru's career and life forever.

The Celestial Dragons wouldn't care that Tsuru was under pressure. The moment she acted against them, her fate would be sealed. Her reputation, career, and life would all be destroyed. There would be no escape from such a cruel fate.


Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Admiral Appeared?!

"Damn it—"

"You won't succeed!"

At that moment, both Garp and Sengoku, their faces dark with anger, charged forward without hesitation. They couldn't just stand by and watch as Tsuru, whom they regarded as a sister, was destroyed by these villains' vile and despicable plot.

"Stop!"

Rock and Oars Jr. immediately stepped forward, blocking their way.

"Beast Rampage!"

"Invisible Kick!"

"Go away!"

'Bam… Bam…'

Shadows flickered as fists and legs clashed, and the four combatants engaged in a fierce battle. Garp was held back by Oars Jr., while Sengoku, weakened by his injury, was unable to break through Rock's blockade. Rock, with his skilled leg techniques as a member of the Longleg Tribe and enhanced by his Flea Zoan Devil Fruit, was proving to be an unrelenting opponent.

Just as Sengoku prepared to transform into his full Great Buddha form again, Linlin coldly interrupted.

"Back off..."

Her sharp claws slashed through the air. "I warned you!"

'Swoosh!'

A blood-red blade of air cut through the sky.

'Bang!'

A deep gash appeared on the ground, followed by a heart-wrenching scream.

A bloodied hand flew through the air.

Saint Fenix, lying on the ground, howled in pain as his hand was severed.

"You—"

"Damn it…"

Sengoku and Garp froze in place, while the CP agents and Marines turned pale.

"Ma ma ma ma~ This was just a small warning..." Linlin grinned, pointing her blade at Saint Fenix's head. "Next time, it'll be his head."

"Rear Admiral Sengoku, Rear Admiral Garp!" The CP7 officer yelled in frustration, "What are you doing? Do you want to get the Celestial Dragon killed?"

"Damn it—"

"Stop!!!"

Sengoku and Garp gritted their teeth in frustration. They were desperate to act, but Rock and Oars Jr. continued to hold them back.

"You devils…" Tsuru's face was ashen, her body moving uncontrollably forward. Her right foot trembled as it pressed down on Saint Fenix's head under Nef's orders. She was forced to stomp repeatedly, her expression hollow, and her elderly body appeared to grow even more hunched as her spirit seemed crushed.

Witnessing this, Garp and Sengoku were filled with rage, their eyes bloodshot.

The Marines and CP agents were equally furious and horrified. The sheer cruelty of these pirates was beyond belief.

The implications for Tsuru, the famed "Flower of the Navy," were obvious to everyone. Her future was gone, ruined.

At the same time, many of the onlookers felt a creeping sense of dread, fearing they too might fall victim to these same ruthless tactics.

"You wretched commoner! How dare you stomp on my head?! I'll kill you! Skin you alive!!" Saint Fenix, already suffering from the loss of his hand, was humiliated and enraged. He cursed viciously, his face twisted with pain and fury.

"Wait, Saint Fenix! She's under their control!" Sengoku urgently explained, trying to defuse the situation.

"It's her own fault for being weak enough to be controlled, and now I'm the one suffering!" Saint Fenix ranted. "This is all your fault, you worthless Navy! You let me lose my hand! Get me out of here right now, or you'll pay dearly!"

"You…" Garp's face darkened, his anger boiling over as he restrained himself from charging forward.

"Don't, Garp!" Sengoku hastily stopped him, aware of his friend's temper.

"Damn it—" Garp, renowned as the "Fist of Love," could only grind his teeth in frustration, glaring murderously at Linlin, Nef, and even the Celestial Dragon.

"Heh…" Nef, however, wasn't done. She issued another command to the helpless Tsuru: "I order you to gouge out the Celestial Dragon's eyes with Finger Pistol!"

"You dare—"

"Damn you!!"

Sengoku and Garp were livid, but Rock, Oars Jr., and the others blocked their path again, while the CP agents and Marines, fearing for Saint Fenix's life, didn't dare make a move.

"Stop!!" Saint Fenix screamed in terror, shouting at the approaching Tsuru. "I'll have your entire family executed!"

"I'm sorry, Saint Fenix—"

Tsuru's body, uncontrollable due to Nef's command, moved against her will. Her two fingers shot forward like bullets.

'Slash!'

Blood sprayed, and Saint Fenix screamed as blood gushed from his eyes, leaving him blinded.

"Damn it, my eyes...!"

Saint Fenix's face was pale, his body drenched in sweat as he lay on the ground, cursing at everyone around him. "Navy! CP! What the hell are you doing? When I get back, I'll have you all executed!"

"Damn it…"

"Saint Fenix, we're sorry…" the CP7 officer stammered, "The Admirals are on their way. Please hold on just a little longer!"

Sengoku and Garp were barely able to contain their fury as they glared at Linlin and Nef, gritting their teeth so hard it seemed they might shatter.

"Ma ma ma ma~ what a performance!" Linlin said, grinning. If it weren't for her blood manipulation powers stopping the bleeding, Saint Fenix would have already died from blood loss.

Meanwhile, Tsuru, now an elderly shadow of her former self, stood there lifelessly, her lips pressed together, no longer resisting. She had accepted her fate. She knew there was no point in apologizing or begging for mercy. The Celestial Dragons would never forgive her, regardless of the circumstances.

"They would surely take revenge for this humiliation," Tsuru thought bitterly.

"Now, kick the Celestial Dragon between the legs!" Nef commanded with a cruel smile.

"You—" Tsuru's bloodshot eyes widened with rage, but her body, still under Nef's control, responded. Her leg swung out violently.

'Crack!'

Saint Fenix screamed once more, his voice echoing as he realized the extent of his injury. He was ruined.

"You filthy woman! I'll have you flayed alive! You and your entire family will be executed!" Saint Fenix raged, his voice filled with venom.

Tsuru's face remained emotionless. Her once strong and youthful body now withered, she stood there, having accepted her doom.

Her career, her future—everything was destroyed.

"Damn it…"

Sengoku clenched his teeth, his face darkening, while Garp's eyes were bloodshot with anger. Both were filled with fury—toward Linlin and Nef, and also toward the Celestial Dragon himself.

If not for Sengoku holding him back, Garp might have lost control and attacked Saint Fenix himself.

"Don't get cocky, pirates!"

At that moment, a figure wrapped in black flame-like energy came charging at high speed from the distance. The overwhelming presence locked onto Linlin, moving as fast as a hunting predator. A pair of claws, shining with Haki, sliced through the air toward Linlin.

'Swish!'

Rock, Nef, and the others were caught off guard by the sudden speed of the attacker.

"Is that… an Admiral?" Linlin's face tensed as she sensed the beast-like, dangerous aura rushing toward her. She gripped Napoleon tightly, bracing for the attack.

However—

Just as the flame-wreathed figure was about to strike, it was forced to veer off course. Another massive figure, moving like a prehistoric beast, barreled into view.

"What?!"

The attacker's pupils dilated in shock as the figure, moving with terrifying speed, threw a massive punch that tore through the air.

'Boom!'

The impact was so powerful that the Admiral-like figure was sent flying, crashing through tree after tree, unable to withstand the ancient giant's strength.

"Don't get in my way!" boomed the majestic figure, his massive body standing tall, his golden horns and scaled skin gleaming as he surveyed the battlefield.

~~~

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