Chapter 122

"So the Warring States didn't even send an Admiral to pursue? They truly look down on this old man!"

Zephyr is, after all, a former Marine Admiral; to deal with a powerhouse like him, they would at least have to send an Admiral of equal rank.

Vergo, however, showed no fear whatsoever on his face.

Having consumed Devil-class Monster Cells and trained crazily during this period, he could challenge an Admiral for a short time.

Furthermore,

on this island, my lord Luo Xing has already arrived.

What is there for him, Vergo, to fear?

So Vergo crossed his arms and said indifferently:

"Senior Zephyr, Fleet Admiral Sengoku originally intended to send an Admiral, but I volunteered and requested to come and capture you."

Hearing this, Zephyr laughed heartily:

"Brat, you have quite the nerve! I have never seen you at Marine Headquarters. Speak, what is your name?"

"I am the Base Commander of G5 Branch, Ghost Bamboo Vergo."

"A mere Branch Base Commander dares to come capture this old man? You are ignorant of death!"

A Branch Base Commander's position is far inferior even to a Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral, let alone a former Marine Admiral like Zephyr.

The gap in strength and status between the two sides cannot be measured by reason.

"Teacher Zephyr!"

At this moment, Smoker could no longer hold back and shouted loudly:

"Please stop! This world is indeed detestable, but destroying Volcano Point will only cause more innocent casualties!"

Zephyr's gaze turned to Smoker, revealing a hint of a smile.

"Smoker, it is you, you brat. Among the disciples I taught, your strength is among the worst."

Zephyr first spoke of past events, as if recalling his days as a Marine instructor.

But the smile on his face soon vanished, becoming ruthless and cold.

"Smoker, I tell you in advance: even if you were once my student, if you dare to stop me, I will not show mercy!"

Smoker clenched both fists, his eyes filled with sorrow:

"Teacher Zephyr, even if it harms those innocent civilians, do you not care?"

Zephyr answered coldly:

"That is a price that must be paid! Otherwise, we cannot strangle this increasingly crazy Great Pirate Era!"

Smoker closed his eyes in despair; he knew he could not stop Teacher Zephyr.

When Smoker opened his eyes again, his gaze had become firm.

Although he also deeply despised the hypocritical World Government, he had his own justice and his own convictions.

He could not allow Teacher Zephyr's irrational, crazy actions.

Smoker said:

"In that case, Teacher Zephyr, I can only use this jitte you gave me back then to send you, old sir, on your way."

Zephyr smiled.

"Smoker, you brat, your tone is as arrogant as ever. If you can do it, then just do it!"

Smoker truly hesitated no more; turning into a wisp of white smoke, he rushed toward Zephyr.

"Do not approach Teacher Zephyr!"

Suddenly, many green vines blocked Smoker's path forward.

It was Binz, one of the Neo Navy officers and a user of the Overgrowth Fruit.

The two began to fight.

Vergo, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines, waved his hand and said:

"Kill! Eliminate these traitors of the Marines! Capture Black Arm Zephyr, dead or alive!"

Boom! Boom!

Crack! Crack!

Following Vergo's order, the G5 Marines immediately began cannon fire and shooting.

The Neo Navy side was not to be outdone, unleashing a barrage of firepower.

In an instant, the sounds of guns and cannons echoed through the sky.

Tashigi leaped onto the island, wanting to help Smoker.

A beautiful green-haired girl, however, blocked her path...

It was Ain, the user of the Reverse-Reverse Fruit.

Tashigi tensed her whole body, quickly drew Sayo Shigure, and aimed it at Ain.

On the other side,

Vergo also faced off against Black Arm Zephyr.

Both were the strongest in their respective camps; the powerful aura radiating from them made ordinary Marines unable to approach.

Vergo launched the first attack.

Ghost Bamboo swept horizontally at Zephyr's head.

"So fast!"

Zephyr was startled by Vergo's speed and dared no longer underestimate him as before.

He raised his right mechanical arm to block.

Clang!

A loud metallic clash.

The tremendous force shattered the rock beneath Zephyr's feet.

Zephyr's expression changed once more.

When had a mere Marine branch base commander become this powerful?

Yet Zephyr was, after all, a former Fleet Admiral; though surprised, he showed not a shred of fear.

His right arm suddenly surged with strength, forcing Vergo's Ghost Bamboo back down.

He then aimed the cannon of his mechanical arm at Vergo.

"Smash Cannon!"

Boom!

A violent shockwave erupted outward.

At the critical moment, Vergo coated his entire body with Armament Haki to defend himself.

But the shockwave's power was far too immense; his body was still involuntarily blasted backward.

Seizing the advantage, Zephyr pursued, preparing to deliver another heavy blow to Vergo.

Yet he failed to notice the strange, faint smile curling at the corner of Vergo's lips.

Vergo was deliberately luring Zephyr to an uninhabited area.

That way, my lord Luo Xing could reveal himself.

"Teacher Zephyr!"

Seeing Zephyr's retreating figure from the corner of her eye, Ain felt urgent anxiety.

She knew well that although Teacher Zephyr usually appeared domineering and ferocious, that was because he had consumed her medicine.

Teacher Zephyr was ultimately an elderly man of seventy or eighty; his body had long since failed.

Worried about Zephyr's health, Ain forced Tashigi back and chased after Zephyr's direction.

"Don't, don't go!"

Tashigi also pursued, wielding her Small Night Rain.

Smoker nearby also intended to give chase but was tightly entangled by Binz's vines, unable to break free.

The other Marines were all engaged in their own battles.

On a small hill in the distance.

Luo Xing's gaze flickered as he watched the figures of the two women, Tashigi and Ain, and said lightly to Jack behind him:

"It is our turn to appear."

With a light push of his foot, his figure vanished instantly from the spot.

112. Tashigi, pale with fright; Black Arm Zephyr, gone mad (Please subscribe)