Chapter 156: Franky's Defeat
Water 7 - Abandoned Shipyard
Night was deep, and the smell of blood was heavy in the air.
In just a few minutes, the once raucous shipyard had turned into a hellscape.
Members of the Franky Family lay scattered on the ground, bloodied and groaning in pain. The flickering firelight reflected the terror in their eyes.
The square-haired sisters, Kiwi and Mozu, huddled behind a pile of scrap metal, hugging each other tightly, trembling uncontrollably.
They watched helplessly as six "human beasts" tore their home apart piece by piece.
"Boss... run... run..."
A bruised hooligan struggled to get up, only to be stomped back into the floorboards by Kalifa, her high heel digging deep into his shoulder.
"Filthy," she spat contemptuously.
At this moment, only Franky was still fighting!
"CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!!!"
His metal body rang with explosions as he forcefully clashed head-on with Kaku!
"SUPER—!! Get lost, you long-nosed bastard!!"
"Hmph."
Kaku's eyes turned cold, putting away his earlier playfulness. "Enough."
"Tempest Kick!"
"SWISH!"
A high-pressure air blade shot out with a spiral edge, slamming directly into Franky's chest!
"BANG!!!"
Franky flew back like a kite with a cut string, smashing deep into a pile of parts. Scrap metal and gears exploded outward, dust billowing.
"BOSS—!!!"
Kiwi and Mozu screamed, tears streaming down their faces. They tried to rush out but were blocked by Blueno, who flashed in front of them with Soru.
Spandam finally walked forward slowly, nose in the air, a smug grin plastered on his face.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk... look at you now."
He pulled out a handkerchief to wipe his hands. "Wouldn't it have been easier to just cooperate obediently? Did you really have to take a beating? Are your brains rusted shut too?"
He continued mocking as he walked toward the dust-filled pile of parts. "Hurry up and get out here. If you kowtow and admit your mistake, I might..."
"WHOOSH!!!"
The dust cloud was violently torn apart!
A massive metal giant burst out, eyes wide with rage, currents surging on his arms. He grabbed Spandam by the neck!
"STAY BACK, ALL OF YOU!!!"
Franky roared, the cola engine in his chest booming as his metal fingers tightened inch by inch!
"IF ANYONE MOVES A MUSCLE, I'LL CRUSH THIS TRASH'S NECK!!!"
Spandam wet himself instantly. His mouth twitched, snot, drool, and tears flying everywhere. "H-Help!! SAVE ME!!! AAAAAHHHHH!!!"
CP9 froze. Lucci stopped, his gaze icy. Kaku frowned, halting his attack. Blueno's eyes were cold.
Franky gasped for air, cold sweat pouring down his face, but he kept his death grip on Spandam. "Kiwi, Mozu! Quick! Get everyone out of here!!"
The sisters wiped their tears and rushed out immediately, supporting their fallen comrades, retreating desperately toward the back alley!
"Everyone run!! Don't look back!!"
But in the instant Franky was distracted—
"Soru."
A black shadow flashed right in front of his face, moving faster than the eye could see!
"Finger Pistol!"
"SPLAT—!!!!"
"CRUNCH—!!"
Franky's metal arms were pierced instantly!
Fingertips coated in Armament Haki punched through the alloy like spears, sparks flying as metal fragments exploded!
"GYAAAAHHH—!!!"
Franky screamed in agony, his grip loosening immediately. Spandam seized the chance to scramble away, crawling and crying, hiding behind the broad Blueno. "BASTARD!!!"
Lucci stood where he was, slowly retracting his right arm. He stared coldly at Franky, who was kneeling on one knee, charred and broken. His voice was sharp as a blade. "Foolish."
"You should never be distracted in front of an enemy."
The air seemed to freeze, the scent of death enveloping the ruins of the shipyard.
"YOU PIECE OF TRASH!!!"
Spandam scrambled up from the ground, face covered in dust and blood, eyes burning with rage and humiliation.
He drew his sword, "Funkfreed," pointing the tip at Franky, screaming hysterically, "I'M GONNA KILL YOU!!!"
He stomped the ground, charging at the fallen Franky with a roar!
At that moment—
"ROOM."
A low, calm, yet undeniable voice cut through the night, and space twisted violently!
"SWISH!!"
Franky's figure suddenly swapped places with a massive ship part weighing several tons!
"CLANG—!!!"
"BANG—!!"
Spandam's sword slammed heavily into the steel part, sparks flying. The massive recoil hit him like a landslide, sending pain shooting through his wrist. He tumbled backward, face-planting into the dirt again in a dog-eating-mud pose!
"GAAAAAHHHHH!!!"
He rolled on the ground, bruised and battered, screaming like a slaughtered pig. "WHO?! WHO DID THAT?!"
"Hmph."
A young man wearing a Marine coat over his shoulders walked slowly out of the dust, fingers still twitching in the air.
Marine Headquarters Commodore Trafalgar Law, has arrived!
Azure spatial waves circled his fingertips, his eyes cold as blades.
"I did."
With his calm words, four figures emerged from the mist alongside him.
Zoro stepped forward, three swords drawn, blades reflecting the firelight, aura shaking the air. "Law, we can cut them down, right?"
Kuina, dressed in her Marine uniform, hair tied back, hand on her sword, gaze sharp as frost. "Looks like... we don't need to hold back."
Ain and Binz flanked them, auras steady, cloaks fluttering, like two unsheathed swords.
"...!"
Franky stared blankly at the five sudden arrivals, his heart skipping a beat. "Marines? What do you want?!!"
Law didn't look back, responding coolly, "Ally. We'll talk later."
Spandam scrambled up again, clutching his twisted wrist, roaring with fear and humiliation. "You Marines?! You dare interfere with World Government business?! We are—"
"SWISH!!!"
Before he could finish, Zoro flashed forward instantly!
"Three-Sword Style: Demon Slash!!!"
Sword wind howled like a demon, battle lust boiling!
"WHAT?!!"
Kaku, standing beside Spandam, reacted quickly, drawing his twin swords to block!
"CLANG—!!!"
A metallic boom shook the entire shipyard. Sparks flew, and Kaku was forced back several meters, his feet carving two tracks into the ground!
"Hmph... strong."
Zoro grinned, battle lust burning in his eyes. "A swordsman too?"
Kaku steadied himself forcibly, narrowing his eyes, tone cold. "CP9: Kaku."
"Just in time. I love cutting down 'Two-Sword Style' users!"
Sword light exploded again, the two clashing like hurricanes!
—On the other side, Lucci, Kalifa, and Blueno released their auras, watching Law's group warily.
Kuina slowly drew her sword, glancing at Lucci, the corner of her mouth lifting. "If I were you, I'd worry about protecting your comrades first."
Ain drew her daggers, Binz readying himself.
Battle was imminent!
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