Marine Experimental Training Island, Codename: H20, Location: Classified.
Rumble~
A colossal roar echoed from within the forest, shaking the earth. Countless birds startled and flew into the sky, as black and grey smoke billowed upwards.
Roar~ Roar~ Roar~
Deep within the forest, a colossal black ape, nearly twenty meters tall, continuously roared in fury. Its thick arms mercilessly slammed down, its black fur matted with fresh blood from its wounds, looking disheveled.
"Crush... Blast!!!"
A purple-haired giant, with a massive iron arm attached to his right, stood bare-chested, draped in a Marine coat of justice. He launched himself into the air, stomping his feet repeatedly, instantly closing the distance to the black ape's chest. His huge iron arm delivered a powerful blow to the ape's chest.
Clank, clank, grind~
A mechanical whirring sound came from the massive iron arm.
Boom~
A terrifying cannon blast fired from the iron arm's palm, and a scorching orange-yellow flame suddenly erupted on the giant ape's chest, blasting the black ape over a thousand meters away.
Click~
Ding~
The massive iron arm attached to Zephyr's right arm emitted a distinct reloading sound, then ejected a brass shell the size of an arm, which clattered to the ground.
Sizzle~ Sizzle~
Just as the purple-haired giant prepared to continue his pursuit, the giant iron arm on his right suddenly sparked with electricity.
"Damn it, what's going on?" The purple-haired giant frowned, looking at the huge iron arm on his right. He tried to control it but found it completely unresponsive.
Roar~
At this moment, the black giant ape, more than ten meters away, roared as it rose from the ground. Its chest was a bloody mess, revealing glistening white bones, but its eyes were filled with maniacal killing intent, as if it had been driven to a frenzy.
With a single leap, the black giant ape landed directly above the purple-haired giant, its enormous fist smashing down.
Thump!
The ground vibrated, and a large crater was instantly formed in the muddy earth.
Roar~
The giant ape raised its arms, roaring at a large tree in front of it. It turned out that the purple-haired giant had already dodged the ape's attack, leaping onto a tree so large it would take five people to embrace it.
"Zephyr-sensei, let's stop the Crusher experiment here. I'll handle the rest."
Suddenly, a calm voice came from below.
A black-haired man in a light green suit, draped in a coat of justice, appeared beneath the tree. His face was resolute, with a scar extending from his earlobe to the corner of his mouth on his right cheek. He had a buzz cut and a robust physique. A katana hung at his waist, his left hand resting on the hilt.
This purple-haired giant, whose right arm was equipped with the huge iron arm known as the Crusher, was none other than the former Marine Admiral known as Black Arm Zephyr.
"Raymond, am I useless just because I lost an arm?"
Zephyr glared down, then lifted his left foot and swept it forward, unleashing a Rankyaku, a crescent-shaped vacuum slash.
Slish~
Before the black giant ape could react, the crescent slash struck it, causing blood to splatter across its body.
Thud!
With a long wound, the giant ape fell straight backward, shaking the ground as it crashed.
"No, Zephyr-sensei, I didn't mean that." The Marine known as Raymond scratched his head helplessly.
Ever since Zephyr had his right arm severed by an unknown pirate and almost all of his students on the ship were killed, the "Unkilling Admiral" had become extremely sensitive.
Raymond, full name Alva A. Raymond, is 41 years old, a Vice Admiral at Marine Headquarters, and a powerful individual who joined the Marines midway through his career, immediately being granted the rank of Rear Admiral upon joining.
"Hmph~" Zephyr snorted, jumped off the tree, turned, and walked towards the coast, no longer paying attention to Raymond.
Raymond shrugged and followed him.
...
At the coast.
A massive warship, over one hundred and thirty meters in length, was beached on the sands. On the second deck of the ship, in a white room filled with various machines, Zephyr sat on a chair.
His Crusher arm was being detached by several scientists in white coats, while Raymond stood by the door, his hand on his katana hilt.
"There's a problem with the circuitry and the power unit," a scientist muttered.
"It's a shame Zephyr-sensei doesn't have a good relationship with Admiral Kizaru. Otherwise, we could try to integrate a laser from the Glint-Glint Fruit onto the Crusher," another scientist continued to tinker with the Crusher.
"Highly unlikely. The energy problem would be too difficult to solve," another scientist shook his head.
"It would be great if we could try," a fourth scientist said regretfully.
...
One week later, Coro City, Three-Way Canal Port in the Noble District.
A large pirate ship with a pink and red bird's head passed through the wide canal and docked in the port.
"Fufufufu~ It's always shocking to come here and witness that guy's grand scale, isn't it, Tesoro? Oh, I forgot, this is your first time."
Doflamingo, wearing his pink feather coat and sunglasses, swaggered off the ship with an arrogant gait.
"I heard they opened two canals. It is indeed a grand undertaking."
Beside him, Tesoro rubbed the golden rings on his fingers, smiling as he disembarked, occasionally glancing around.
After the two disembarked, several others followed, both male and female.
For instance, behind Doflamingo were Gladius, wearing a black helmet, a dark blue trench coat, and covered in metal decorations like gears; Buffalo, in a thick yellow overcoat, wrapped in heavy chains, with the Donquixote family symbol on his front teeth; and the tall, beautiful Baby 5, with long black hair, dressed as a maid, and smoking a cigarette.
Behind Tesoro were the strangely-faced, big-headed Tanaka-san; the tall, strong Dice in a suit and turban; and Baccarat, a tall, beautiful woman with long red hair and a tanned complexion.
"Doflamingo-sama, Tesoro-sama, please come this way." Andy, dressed in a black suit with a golden ring on his right ear, stood respectfully on the shore. He had been sent by Aeridar to welcome these two prominent figures.
Aside from Doflamingo, Tesoro had also been thriving in recent years, cultivating deep connections in both the underworld and with the World Government. He was even known as the Golden Emperor due to his ability to manipulate gold in combat, indicating a significant increase in his power over the past three years.
"Oh, Andy. Are you interested in working for me?" Doflamingo had been here a few times, and Andy usually greeted him. So, Doflamingo knew he was one of Aeridar's trusted subordinates. Although Andy's strength wasn't exceptional, he was a good managerial talent.
"Doflamingo-sama, you jest. This is the third time you've asked," Andy smiled nonchalantly, as Doflamingo asked him virtually every time he visited, though Andy was unsure if it was a joke.
"Fufufufufu~" Doflamingo chuckled eerily and said no more.
However, Tesoro curiously glanced at the golden ring on Andy's right ear, thinking to himself: 'This guy actually wears a golden ring similar to that man's. He must definitely be that man's confidant.'
The group then transferred to a lavish small boat and sailed through the canal towards the Palace Entertainment City.
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