"You are Colonel Nezumi?"
Esdeath turned her head, her gaze fixed on the wretched man before her, who had six whiskers on his face.
It was as if he had eaten the Mouse-Mouse Fruit.
How could a normal person look like that…
"You, you, you!"
"No, you are Marine Rear Admiral Esdeath!"
Colonel Nezumi looked at the woman before him, greatly shocked. It was actually her!
"As Marines, not only do you fail to protect civilians, but you also point your guns at them?"
"And you harbor Arlong, a pirate who exploits civilians. Is this what you call justice?"
Every word was piercing to the heart, and the Marines behind Colonel Nezumi clearly recognized Esdeath's appearance.
They didn't know whether to lower their guns or keep them raised.
Their hearts, once filled with justice, had long been corrupted by Nezumi's threats and inducements!
"Chirp, chirp, chirp!"
"Marine Rear Admiral Esdeath, don't slander me! I'm telling you, my cousin is Vice Admiral Momonga of Marineford!"
He cast a dark glance at Esdeath, then threatened, "You'd best know your place, or else… you'll bear the consequences!"
Just a Marine Rear Admiral!
His distant cousin, Momonga, would definitely be able to handle this for him!
Nezumi, who had been scared, instantly felt confident!
"Is that so? Then call Momonga now; I'll speak with him!"
Vice Admiral Momonga, as a Vice Admiral of Marineford, was a decent person and a member of the dove faction, also a disciple of Teacher Zephyr.
Could it just be a facade?
Nami was now somewhat uncertain, not knowing what to do!
A Marineford Vice Admiral, wouldn't that be a higher rank than Lady Esdeath? What should be done then?
Thinking of this, a hint of worry involuntarily appeared on Nami's face.
"Chirp, chirp, chirp, good that you know, I'll contact my cousin right now!"
"Chirp, chirp, chirp, I'd better see an apology tonight!"
No sooner had he spoken than a flash of a blade streaked by, and Nezumi's large head fell, the Transponder Snail also dropping to the ground.
"How noisy!"
"!!!"
The Marine soldiers behind, seeing this, immediately raised their guns, aiming at Esdeath who was bending down to pick up the Transponder Snail.
"Look out!"
Nami quickly rushed forward with Hyōrinmaru, and several ice spikes directly pierced through the heads of several Marine soldiers.
"Pointing guns at comrades, despicable."
Blurublurubluru!
Momonga, who was handling affairs, heard the Transponder Snail ring, frowned, and picked it up.
His distant cousin hadn't contacted him in years, so why now?
"Moshi moshi!"
"What is it? Speak quickly, I'm busy."
Momonga's impatient voice sounded; he had no fondness for this cousin.
"Oh? Vice Admiral Momonga, what are you busy with? Busy accepting bribes?"
Esdeath's voice transmitted through the Transponder Snail, instantly startling Momonga. He looked closely and saw that the Transponder Snail was not Nezumi's appearance at all.
Hearing this voice, combined with this appearance!
"Lady Esdeath?"
How did his cousin's Transponder Snail end up in Lady Esdeath's hands?
"Colonel Nezumi, for disregarding human life, harboring pirates, and harming civilians, has been killed by me. And he said you were his backing?"
"I don't intend to pursue this matter. I'll give you a chance to explain to Fleet Admiral Sengoku!"
She directly hung up the Transponder Snail in her hand. Regardless of whether Momonga knew about it or not, Nezumi had used his name.
So he definitely had responsibility!
"It's fine, Nami, you continue!"
"Ah! Yes, Lady Esdeath!"
Seeing Esdeath's attitude towards Vice Admiral Momonga, Nami instantly felt relieved, enveloped by a strong sense of security!
"It's over!"
Arlong looked at the scene before him, his heart dead. He truly wouldn't survive today!
Swish!
A hand raised, a blade fell!
Arlong's head dropped, and Nami, dropping Hyōrinmaru, burst into tears.
The nightmare was finally over!
The villagers of Cocoyasi Village also arrived late with their weapons, looking at the scene before them in disbelief.
One was Arlong's head, the other Colonel Nezumi's head. Nami was kneeling on the ground, weeping, and a cold, beautiful woman in a Marine cloak watched the scene.
What on earth happened!
...
"What on earth!"
His cousin was dead!
That wasn't the main point; the main point was that he actually claimed he was his backing!
When had he ever looked after him? Judging by Lady Esdeath's reaction, Nezumi must have done something that caused great resentment.
"Sigh…"
"It's my fault!"
If he had paid more attention to his cousin, perhaps such a huge mistake wouldn't have been made!
Blurublurubluru!
"Moshi moshi, this is Sengoku, what is it!"
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, I am guilty…"
After some discussion and investigation, Nezumi's crimes were confirmed!
It could be said that as a Marine officer, he had committed every possible mistake!
Upon learning this, Momonga immediately decided to demote himself. His cousin had actually committed so many heinous acts under his name.
Even though Sengoku said that ignorance was no crime!
But at Momonga's strong insistence, Sengoku could only give Momonga a decision to be stationed in the New World, allowing him to atone for his sins!
...
"Nami!"
"I'm leaving now. If you're interested in the future, you can come visit the Marine. I welcome you on behalf of the Marine!"
Esdeath, after resolving the subsequent troubles, also decided to leave. Before leaving, she painted a grand picture for Nami.
"I will go, Lady Esdeath!"
Nami excitedly hugged Esdeath and offered her first kiss.
Under the gaze of everyone, Esdeath disappeared into the sky. Since she was already in East Blue, she might as well make a trip to Alabasta.
There was still Nico Robin there, who could read ancient texts!
It's worth mentioning that Crocodile had also joined the Shichibukai, though it hadn't been widely publicized yet!
"However, Crocodile, you can't handle something like Pluton. Pluton should be left to me!"
Pluton and Poseidon should both come into her hands. As for Uranus…
If nothing unexpected happened, it should be in the hands of the Gorosei, so she wouldn't worry about that.
...
"Big or small, place your bets!"
Esdeath's figure appeared in Crocodile's casino.
It must be said that this scene was far inferior to Tesoro's Entertainment City!
However, there was clearly no shortage of gamblers here, each with bloodshot eyes and bulging necks, staring intently at the Dice in their hands, their eyes unmoving.
Even Esdeath's appearance didn't attract too much attention from most people.
She raised a hand, and a scantily clad woman walked over, saying warmly, "Marine-san, how may I help you?"
"Tell your boss to come out. I have a big business deal to discuss with him."
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