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"The hero you portray will allow tens of islands in this sea, with over five million people, to live in peace.
This is a great achievement you could never accomplish in a lifetime of revolution."
"No, this is your revolution!"
"It's your revolution alone!"
Daichi looked down at Gabul.
"Now, answer me!"
"I... I..."
Gabul was drenched in sweat, his psychological defenses completely shattered.
If he refused, Zebra Island would be destroyed.
If he agreed, he would become an accomplice to pirates.
But as the other party said, in this war-torn world, if sacrificing himself could bring peace to hundreds of thousands of people, he was willing to abandon his self.
"I will—"
"Gabul, calm down!"
Sabo grabbed Gabul's collar and shouted.
He understood Daichi's meaning.
But doing so would cause Gabul immense torment, forcing him to constantly repent for helping pirates exploit the people!
This was completely contrary to Gabul's beliefs. Moreover, no one knew if the other party would keep his word.
He didn't trust pirates!
"Sabo, get out of the way!"
Gabul pushed Sabo away, gasping for breath.
He knew very well he was making a deal with the devil, but he had no choice. This was his hometown!
Even if he had to sell his soul, he would protect his compatriots.
Gabul's eyes were bloodshot.
"Daichi, can I trust you?!"
"That's for you to decide."
Daichi calmly drank his tea.
Gabul remained silent for a long time, then looked at Sabo.
"Sabo, I'm sorry. I'm withdrawing from the Revolutionary Army. I'll write my resignation. Please deliver it to Dragon later."
"Gabul!"
Sabo's chest heaved violently.
A comrade who had walked with him was now forced to abandon the revolution due to pirate threats. How could he accept this?
This was all that man's fault!
Sabo drew his pipe and pointed it at Daichi.
As long as he defeated this guy, there was still a chance to salvage everything.
He absolutely couldn't hand Gabul over to him!
"Duel me, Daichi the Destroyer!"
"You?"
Daichi's gaze turned cold.
Constantly causing him trouble.
Seeking death!
Daichi stood up and walked toward the beach, removing his coat.
He hadn't moved in a while. His body felt stiff.
"Kid, I'll give you three minutes."
"Don't underestimate me!"
Sabo leaped up, gripping his pipe with both hands and smashing it toward Daichi's head!
"Clang!"
The pipe was casually caught by Daichi.
The force was decent.
But the attack trajectory was too obvious.
After fighting Kizaru and Katakuri, Sabo's attacks seemed as slow as a crawling turtle in his eyes.
Daichi looked at him coldly. "Does the Revolutionary Army's Chief of Staff only know how to shout and charge? So reckless and impulsive—it's hard to imagine you holding such a position."
"Shut up! That's none of your business!"
Sabo hung suspended in mid-air.
He tried to pull back his weapon, but the force was like a stone sinking into the sea. Clearly, the other party's physical strength surpassed his own.
"In that case, I'll use this move!"
Sabo gripped the pipe with his left hand for leverage. His right hand spread its five fingers, then after infusing Haki, his fingers converged into a three-claw shape.
He clawed toward Daichi's arm.
"Dragon's Talon!"
Without any obstruction, Sabo's Dragon Claw dug into Daichi's arm, his five fingers embedding themselves. Black lightning spread.
Sabo looked up, his eyes confident.
"These are claws that can shatter tyranny!"
"Doesn't look like much!"
Daichi exerted slight force. The muscles on his forearm gradually tensed, actually pushing out the embedded claws.
"How is that possible?!"
Sabo's pupils constricted.
His claws could easily shatter swords and armor. Crushing human bones was as simple as crushing an egg.
But what was happening before his eyes?!
This man actually used his muscles to forcefully open his grip. What incredibly powerful physique was this?
"Damn it!"
Sabo exerted force again. The Haki wrapped around his claws surged!
"Dragon's Breath!"
"Pfft!"
The Haki impact pierced through Daichi's forearm!
"Huh?!"
Daichi's eyes showed surprise.
A little pain.
Internal destruction?
Such a young man, yet he had already mastered Internal destruction. This kid's talent wasn't inferior to his two brothers.
However, his Haki was too weak!
Internal destruction was merely an advanced technique for using Haki. It didn't increase Haki's strength. This level of attack power couldn't threaten him.
If this move hit his body, it might impact his internal organs. But his arm was all dense muscle, as tough as steel cables intertwined together.
Useless!
Daichi grinned, his smile twisted.
"Kid, you've entered my attack range!"
"What?!"
Sensing danger, Sabo quickly released his claws and leaped backward. But suddenly his vision went dark, and a massive shadow crashed into him!
"Rolling Thunder!"
"Gah!"
He didn't even have time to react!
Sabo spat blood, his body spinning as he flew into the sky.
What terrifying explosive power!
Daichi pushed off with his legs, leaping up to pursue Sabo in the air. He clasped his hands together and smashed them fiercely into Sabo's abdomen!
"Super Strength: War Hammer!"
"Boom!"
The ground trembled!
Light reflected in the sky—it was Daichi's bent elbow!
"Meteoric Impact!"
"Boom!"
The entire beach exploded, sand spreading out like waves!
"Sabo!"
Koala anxiously rushed toward Sabo, but a kneeling figure appeared before her, blocking her path.
"Don't... don't disturb Daichi-sama!"
Kikara trembled as she blocked Koala.
In the distance, Yamato and Speed cheered for Kikara. It was the two of them who pushed Kikara out.
That Revolutionary Army woman didn't seem very strong—perfect for Kikara to practice on and gain some courage.
"Go, Kikara!"
"Take her down!"
Kikara nodded vigorously, pulling out a sumo mask from her pocket.
"I-I-I... I'll be your opponent!"
"Get out of the way! I don't have time to play with you!"
Koala was extremely anxious.
With that terrifying blow just now, Sabo must be seriously injured. If she didn't rush to support him, Sabo would be killed.
The woman in front of her looked frail and didn't seem capable of fighting at all, so she couldn't bring herself to strike.
The next moment, Koala felt a chill run through her body.
"Oh oh oh!"
Kikara's muscles swelled all over her body, transforming from a frail young woman into a muscular warrior over two meters tall in an instant. Even her facial muscles were sharply defined.
A woman of pure muscle.
Transformed?
Koala was greatly alarmed and immediately assumed the starting stance of Fish-Man Karate.
Kikara felt the threat, and her eyes suddenly glowed red. With a burst of power from her legs, she instantly rushed before Koala, roaring and swinging her arms.
"Fish-Man Karate—"
"Oya oya oya oya!"
Countless palm strikes interrupted Koala's moves, all hitting her body. Each strike made Koala's eyes roll back.
In the distance, Yamato exclaimed.
"Speed, Kikara is so strong!"
"Mhm mhm."
Speed nodded vigorously, horror in her eyes.
She hadn't expected Kikara to hide such formidable power. If Daichi hadn't specifically instructed Kikara to practice more, she would have gone up herself.
"Daichi's side has decided the victor."
As the smoke cleared, Sabo lay in the sand pit, blood at the corner of his mouth, an unknown number of bones broken.
Daichi was dissatisfied.
That's it?
He hadn't even used all his finishing moves yet!
"Then I'll just cut you down."
Daichi raised his hand and gripped the greatsword on his back.
"Snap!"
His wrist was grabbed.
"Hmm?"
Daichi's gaze shifted to the right.
It was the man with the slipper print on his face!