Chapter 73

What a girl, so lacking in a sense of security, so desperately yearning for someone to protect her!

She lost both her mother and father at a young age, grew up under the threat of enemies, and matured in the fear of loneliness.

That man, though a hateful villain, gave the girl a sense of security she had never known before—enough to shelter her for a lifetime.

Rebecca's dependence on that man has a reason behind it that truly moves one to tears.

Viola let out a sigh; aunt and niece held each other tightly and spoke no more.

……

Outside the Wang Palace.

The bored siblings Runty and Peggy Wan were roughhousing.

Suddenly, a pirate underling came running over in a panic.

Runty and Peggy Wan were delighted rather than alarmed, and said in unison:

"Are enemies coming? Where, where?"

These past few days in the increasingly peaceful Dressrosa, they had been bored to death.

The pirate underling said, panting:

"It's the Marines! The Marines are coming to attack us! Five full warships! Our scouts spotted them at the entrance to the New World!"

2.3 The siblings' faces instantly changed.

The Marines have dispatched five warships—that's quite a formation.

Peggy Wan said in a deep voice, "Who's leading them? Has a Marine Admiral been dispatched?"

If no Marine Admiral were leading them, then even with five warships, Peggy Wan wouldn't be uneasy in the slightest.

But if by chance the Marines' top combat power, an Admiral, were present, that would be beyond what they could handle.

The underling said, "There is a Marine Admiral—it's Akainu Sakazuki!"

"Akainu again?!"

Peggy Wan and Runty exchanged a glance, both seeing solemnity and a thorny problem in each other's eyes.

Last time, when Jack of the Drought went to rob the Heavenly Tribute, he unfortunately ran into Akainu, and the entire force was wiped out.

If Jack hadn't been a Fish-Man, he might have died too.

Akainu is undoubtedly the most troublesome and terrifying of the Marine Admirals.

"This matter must be reported to the Young Master and Boss Kaido immediately!"

The stakes are enormous.

Peggy Wan dared not delay, and immediately dialed Luo Xing's Den Den Mushi.

72. All Three Calamities are Mythical Zoan types—Peggy Wan is so envious his eyes have gone red (asking for subscriptions)

Buru buru~~

On Onigashima, Luo Xing's Den Den Mushi rang.

Luo Xing, while watching Queen and King—who had eaten the Dragon-level monster cells—picked up the call.

"Young Master, something major has happened!"

From the other end of the line came Peggy Wan's slightly anxious voice.

Luo Xing's expression didn't change as he said calmly, "Don't rush, take your time."

Peggy Wan said:

"According to our scouts, Marine Admiral Akainu Sakazuki, leading five Marine warships, has already entered the New World. The direction they're advancing in is straight for Dressrosa!"

Luo Xing's eyes flashed.

Akainu again?

Last time, the one who protected the Heavenly Tribute and injured Jack was Akainu.

This time, the one coming to attack Dressrosa is Akainu again.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. Of the other two Admirals, one—Aokiji—upholds a lazy justice, and the other—Huang Yuan—is an old slicker who also upholds a lazy justice.

Only Akainu embodies absolute justice, and is very eager about attacking pirates.

So how should our Beasts Pirates side respond? Akainu's strength is truly formidable.

If it were any time before today, Luo Xing would probably have had no choice but to go find his father-in-law Kaido and ask Kaido to take the field personally.

But now, there's no need for that.

Luo Xing glanced at Jack's massive frame, as well as King and Queen, whose evolutions were nearly complete, the corner of his mouth curving into a playful arc, and said:

"Peggy Wan, don't worry, and don't take the initiative to attack either—just sit tight in Dressrosa. I'll send someone from the Renqu Gang to help you very soon."

He hung up the phone.

Jack Already had reverted to human form 19; he had heard the contents of the call, and said with fists tightly clenched and a face full of killing intent:

"That bastard Akainu again? Perfect timing—this great lord was just thinking of getting revenge for that day!"

The Heavenly Tribute robbery was the only crushing defeat Jack had suffered in his twenty-plus years of life.

He had always regarded it as a deep disgrace.

Although afterward, to retaliate, he destroyed several Marine bases, he had done so while avoiding Akainu.

Jack had still never truly taken revenge on Akainu.

And now, having eaten the Dragon-level monster cells, his strength had greatly advanced and his confidence was overflowing—he had to let that Akainu know how fearsome Lord Jack was!

Without a second word, Jack volunteered for battle, saying:

"Young Master, let me go to reinforce Dressrosa!"

Luo Xing didn't refuse, and agreed directly.

"Of course you should go—it'll also serve to test exactly how strong you are now."

GLOSSARY:

【Luo Xing, Luo Sa, Huang Yuan, Wang Palace, Hui Sect, Renqu Gang, Solemn, Jack Already】

"Also, Queen and King, you two go along as well."

"The enemy is, after all, Akainu—his Magma-Magma Fruit ability is reputed to be the strongest offensive power in the World of Pirates."

"Even if Jack ate the Dragon-level monster cell, defeating Akainu is probably still not very possible."

"To be safe, we need to add King, the Disaster of Fire, and Queen, the Disaster of Plague."

"All three Disasters going up, three great Dragon-level monsters—even Akainu will have to drink a pot!"

"Queen and King were experiencing their own explosively surging strength."

"Their bodies had all grown to over ten meters tall."

"Queen looked to have changed the most. Originally he was a fat man covered in blubber, but now that blubber was actually gone, replaced by block upon block of sharply defined muscle."

"Anyone who didn't know would think he'd had some kind of cosmetic surgery."

"King's change, on the other hand, wasn't as obvious as Queen's—just a pair of black dragon horns growing from his forehead, and the pterosaur wings on his back broader than before."

"The two heard Luo Xing's words."

"Queen vigorously slapped his own abs and laughed loudly:"

"'No problem, this handsome great gentleman guarantees I'll beat Akainu till he's looking for his teeth all over the ground!'"

"The shameless Queen actually had the nerve to call himself handsome. Although his figure had improved, that face of his—no matter how you looked at it—was still something one couldn't quite compliment, okay."

"It seemed the Dragon-level monster cell had not only made him stronger, but also thickened his skin."

"King was far more steady than Queen. Though he too was ecstatic over the explosive surge in strength, he could still keep a clear head."

"King said respectfully:"

"'Young Master, rest assured—we'll make sure the Marines come and never return!'"

"Luo Xing smiled slightly:"

"'Looks like you're all very confident in your own strength now, not even afraid of an Admiral. Tell me, what abilities have you each gained?'"

"Queen immediately proudly raised his head, struck a muscle-showing pose, and said with a swagger:"

"'The greatest ability I've gained is handsomeness! A dashing charm that will captivate tens of thousands of maidens!'"

"Luo Xing kicked over at him: 'Get lost!'"

"Only then did Queen give a cheeky grin, stopped his antics, and said seriously:"

"'Young Master, I didn't gain abilities like Jack's that can spit fire and whip up wind. The Dragon-level monster cell's boost to me was mainly in strength and speed. Young Master, please watch—'"

"Whoosh~"

"A faint afterimage flashed past Luo Xing's eyes, and Queen had somehow already appeared standing beside Jack."

"Then Queen was seen single-handedly hoisting Jack—who weighed over a thousand tons—high up into the air."

"It left Luo Xing staring, dumbfounded."

"Queen's boost in speed and strength was truly astonishing enough!"