Chapter 288

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"Zhang Yue's Oath Contract": In the era of spiritual energy recovery, Zhang Yue awakened an SSS-rank talent called Oath Contract. As long as an oath contract is concluded with this talent, it will receive absolute binding; once violated, it will inevitably suffer the backlash of the talent! As long as the strength of the bound party does not exceed that of the talent user, the oath backlash is a fatal injury!;

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Oh wow!

This ability came just in time.

Over there,

Sakazuki was still somewhat wavering after hearing Katakuri’s proposal—after all, even in the dirtiest sewer, there are outsiders who wander in by mistake, and people who keep a pure heart.

During this time, he also discovered,

That the past him loved to kill everyone with one blow, forgetting that some people are worth saving—for example, people with utility value.

Not to mention that Pudding is Sanji’s fiancée.

Pudding’s Memory-Memory Fruit is indeed an excellent means of copying intelligence and obtaining information—not only can it read directly from your memory, but it can also cut out that segment of memory.

Making the person whose information was stolen not even know that their information had been stolen.

Even...

It can also rewrite the necessary memories and implant them, making them their own "undercover agent"!

Thinking of this,

Sakazuki couldn't help but feel a bit tempted.

"Then let's follow your..."

"Wait!" Pudding shouted: "Letting brother sacrifice himself for us... we wouldn't be able to live in peace either!"

"That's right, Katakuri-niisan!"

"How could we possibly live in peace with such a sacrifice from you?"

"Katakuri, run away! We will block these people for you with our lives!"

Looking at his emotionally agitated younger siblings, clearly trembling, yet still choosing to bravely speak their hearts.

This made Katakuri very gratified.

At this moment,

His state of mind seemed to have broken through a bottleneck, and the aura on his body soared, causing Sakazuki’s eyes to narrow!

And the familiar Straw Hat Pirates knew that this sign of soaring meant a breakthrough in Conqueror’s Haki.

Lord Lord Sima Di even nodded...

The BIG MOM Pirates made Katakuri, but also bound Katakuri.

Unexpectedly, in such a situation today, Katakuri’s state of mind changed drastically, and his Conqueror’s Haki evolved to the advanced peak. As long as he comprehends Conqueror’s Haki Infusion, he can smoothly enter the top-tier Conqueror’s Haki realm.

But...

Such a Katakuri only strengthened Sakazuki’s murderous intent—because it is difficult for the New Marines to control a Katakuri of this level!

"Enough!" Katakuri’s words carried a trace of Conqueror’s Haki, deterring his younger siblings: "This is my decision as a brother, do not refuse anymore!"

After speaking,

Katakuri took the lead and walked toward Sakazuki, and the other dozen or so core combatants followed behind.

They...

Had already prepared to die.

The author's other book, "Great Voyage: Only Using Ultimate Moves While on the Straw Hat Ship!", concludes today at 540,000 words. If interested, you can click the author's name to read it.

13. I Swear! Never Betray the New Marines!

Katakuri and the others were already prepared to die.

"Very good!" Magma dripped from Sakazuki’s body: "As a Marine Admiral, I have to eliminate you. But as myself, I admire your spirit of sacrifice... I will try to make it quick, so you don't have too much pain!"

As he spoke,

A flame giant condensed behind Sakazuki; he was directly going all out using "God of Fire's Wrath"!

This shows Sakazuki’s respect for Katakuri and the others.

However...

"Wait."

Interrupted again,

Sakazuki, having built up his emotions, couldn't hold it in this time!

"Who is it! You..."

Sakazuki turned his head and met Lord Lord Sima Di’s smiling eyes, his anger pausing.

—This guy can't be beaten, and he's really hard to argue with.

"I said it, so what, is there a problem?" Lord Lord Sima Di teased.

Sakazuki rolled his eyes and didn't answer Lord Lord Sima Di’s question, but directly dissipated the flame giant of the God of Fire's Wrath.

Lord Lord Sima Di didn't continue to tease Sakazuki.

He looked at Katakuri and said: "I have a better way, I don't know if you can accept it."

Sakazuki looked over in confusion.

Katakuri and the others, who had been prepared to die, also looked over with concern.

"As it happens, the three Marine Admirals should also take the oath with me," Lord Lord Sima Di said: "I say one sentence, you say one sentence... don't try to confuse the issue, I can tell."

Everyone was confused.

Just take an oath?

This...

Isn't this too much like child's play?

But Lord Lord Sima Di had already started.

Lord Lord Sima Di: "I swear!"

Everyone: "...I swear!"

Although Lord Lord Sima Di was a bit too arbitrary, his status and combat power were there, plus that magical Devil Fruit ability, so everyone followed along to try it.

However...

Lord Lord Sima Di didn't play by the rules.

Lord Lord Sima Di: "I volunteer to join the New Marines, uphold the New Marines' platform, abide by the New Marines' charter, fulfill the obligations of a New Marine member, execute the decisions of the New Marines, strictly observe the discipline of the New Marines, keep the secrets of the New Marines, be loyal to the New Marines, work actively, fight for communism for life, be ready at any time to sacrifice everything for the New Marines and the people, and never betray the New Marines."

Some people were dumbfounded.

Wasn't it one sentence each?

You said all that in one breath?

Fortunately,

Those with poor qualifications had already been weeded out in the previous baptisms and aftermaths.

None of the remaining ones were stupid.

Even if some didn't remember it, they could just repeat it along with the others who did.

Everyone: "I volunteer to join the New Marines, uphold the New Marines' platform, abide by the New Marines' charter, fulfill the obligations of a New Marine member, execute the decisions of the New Marines, strictly observe the discipline of the New Marines, keep the secrets of the New Marines, be loyal to the New Marines, work actively, fight for communism for life, be ready at any time to sacrifice everything for the New Marines and the people, and never betray the New Marines."

The author's other book, "Great Voyage: Only Using Ultimate Moves While on the Straw Hat Ship!", concludes today at 540,000 words. If interested, you can click the author's name to read it.

14. Zunesha Contract! Everyone Shocked!

"I swear... never to betray the New Marines."

Just as everyone finished speaking.

Gorgeous magical patterns rose from Lord Lord Sima Di’s body, then transformed into smaller ones, rapidly sinking into everyone’s foreheads, their brilliance gradually fading.

In the dark,

Everyone vaguely knew a fact—if they acted in violation of the oath just now, they would drop dead on the spot!

"Hiss—"

“Hiss——”