In an instant—
a terrifying surge of azure magic erupted from Cabaji's body.
It condensed into pure energy, transforming into violent wind magic that exploded outward.
Centered on Cabaji, the ground was shredded apart by invisible wind blades.
In the blink of an eye—
vast sections of earth collapsed, breaking into chunks of varying sizes that floated around him… only to be pulverized into nothing by the raging wind magic moments later.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Zoro and Sanji appeared simultaneously about ten meters away from Cabaji—then stopped.
Not because they wanted to.
But because an unseen force pinned them in place, preventing them from advancing even a single step.
Slash—!
Invisible wind blades swept across their bodies, tearing relentlessly at them.
Their clothes were shredded in an instant, wounds opening across their bodies as blood flowed freely.
"Damn it!"
Sanji struggled desperately, trying to move—but it felt as if his entire body was trapped inside an invisible, crushing weight. No matter how much force he exerted, he couldn't break free.
"The gap is this ridiculous?!"
"We're not stopping here!"
"I'm going to become the world's greatest swordsman!!"
Zoro roared, his blades emitting a sharp, air-cutting cry.
Hm?
Cabaji's gaze turned icy as he glanced at Zoro.
"Die."
Buzz—!
Wind magic condensed instantly into two invisible spears.
With two faint, nearly imperceptible sounds—
the spears shot straight toward Zoro and Sanji's hearts.
But in the next moment—
two pale arms suddenly sprouted from their chests.
Palms open, they faced the incoming spears.
A faint silver glow appeared—
forming miniature spatial gateways that swallowed both wind spears whole.
Seeing this—
anger flickered in Cabaji's eyes as he turned sharply toward Robin.
"What are you doing?!"
Compared to his fury—
Robin remained calm, her gentle smile unchanged.
"Did you forget what the captain emphasized… when he entrusted us with the Ten Circle Generals selection?"
Cabaji's expression shifted.
The violent surge of magic around him faltered slightly.
Still—
he stared sharply at Robin.
Their gazes locked, neither willing to yield.
BOOM!
At that moment—
the massive lightning-wreathed rubber axe descended from the sky.
The immense shadow and pressure crashed down over Robin and Cabaji.
And yet—
they completely ignored it.
"Hmph!"
After a brief standoff, Cabaji snorted and looked away.
Without even raising his head, he threw a punch upward.
His fist was coated in Armament Haki, black-purple lightning crackling around it—
as it collided with the descending giant rubber axe!
Before everyone's eyes—
the enormous, terrifying attack…
was stopped effortlessly.
The inflated leg caved inward like a balloon being pressed.
"Ahhh!"
Luffy screamed.
The rubber axe trembled violently—
then rapidly deflated.
Luffy lost control midair and crashed into the ruins behind him.
BOOM!
Dust exploded into the air.
All around—
the Supernovas' faces turned pale.
That combined attack from the Straw Hats—
had already seemed formidable.
Most of them would've needed everything they had just to block it.
And yet—
Cabaji had handled it with ease.
The difference in strength was undeniable.
"Luffy!"
Nami and Chopper rushed over, pulling him from the rubble.
"Ow! That hurts! That hurts!"
Luffy rolled on the ground, clutching his leg.
"But… your body is rubber! Why does it hurt?" Chopper asked, confused.
Nearby—
Zoro and Sanji retreated quickly, sweat dripping from their foreheads.
They both knew—
if not for Robin, they'd be dead.
"That power just now… it's the same as that smoke guy's, right?"
Capone Bege muttered.
Others nodded thoughtfully.
"You don't even understand what Haki is, yet you dare challenge the Magic Eye Pirates?"
"'Supernovas'? What a joke."
"Seems like Morgans' little nickname has no real value."
Cabaji sneered.
Robin withdrew her gaze from the Straw Hats.
She had helped them once—
but there wouldn't be a second time.
This sea…
was cruel.
"Apologies for the wait."
Robin turned back with a gentle smile, addressing Du Feld and Stussy.
"Not at all," Stussy replied gracefully, brushing her golden curls aside.
"How do you plan to handle Grove 44?" Du Feld asked.
From what they'd said earlier—
they intended to rebuild immediately.
That was no small task.
Their calm indifference—
as if the battle had been meaningless—
created an invisible pressure that weighed on everyone present.
For the first time—
the Supernovas truly felt the gap between the two halves of the Grand Line.
"Tch… these people are seriously irritating."
Bonney clutched her stomach, glaring angrily.
"Captain, please calm down—"
"Shut up!"
Elsewhere—
Cabaji glanced at Robin.
"Bring them over."
"We've warmed things up enough. I'm not wasting any more time."
Robin smiled faintly.
"Alright."
She raised her hands—
magic surged wildly between her palms.
A silver spatial gate formed—
and rapidly expanded.
Under everyone's stunned gaze—
it grew to nearly ten meters tall.
Then—
heavy footsteps echoed from within.
Thud. Thud.
Two towering giants stepped out—
bending slightly as they emerged.
Blue Ogre Dorry. Red Ogre Brogy.
"Giants?!"
Du Feld instinctively stepped back.
Stussy narrowed her eyes.
She recognized them—
but not like this.
"Thank you for your assistance."
Robin bowed slightly.
Dorry and Brogy guarded the entrance to Gran Tesoro.
They answered only to the captain—
and were not part of the Ten Circle Generals.
Cabaji nodded, his earlier arrogance fading.
The two giants cast them a cold glance—
then acted.
Dorry stepped forward first.
He raised his massive hand—
and pressed it against the ground.
Earth Magic!
BOOM!
The ground trembled violently.
Like waves on the sea—
the earth rippled outward in all directions.
"What is this?!"
Nami gasped, gripping Sanji's shoulder.
The entire grove—
was turning into a fluid, mud-like mass.
Ruins were swallowed whole.
"They're… turning the entire area into an arena," Zoro muttered, tightening his grip on his swords.
"These giants… are with the Magic Eye Pirates too?" Luffy said, now calmer, rubbing his leg.
"Luffy, it's okay…" Chopper reassured him.
"There is another way to get Usopp back," Nami suddenly said.
"The Ten Circle Generals selection."
"What?!"
Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji all turned toward her.
"What have you idiots even been paying attention to?!"
Nami snapped.
Meanwhile—
the ground stabilized.
Within half a minute—
Grove 44 had been completely leveled.
Everyone stared in disbelief.
Then—
Brogy stepped forward.
He drew his axe.
"Ore Magic — Ore Formation!"
With a roar—
his axe gleamed silver—
and struck the ground.
A wave of metallic light surged forward—
reaching the center of the grove.
BOOM!
The ground transformed into metal—
rising into a massive square platform.
One hundred meters long. One hundred meters wide.
A gleaming arena under the sun.
And still—
it wasn't over.
BOOM! BOOM!
Dorry and Brogy roared together—
earth and ore magic intertwining—
forming a colossal pillar of energy that shot into the sky—
then crashed down.
RUMBLE—!!
A massive coliseum rose from the earth.
Open-air.
Rough.
Majestic.
Like something from ancient Rome.
When it was done—
their magic faded.
Their bodies trembled slightly.
The effort had clearly been immense.
"The rest is yours."
Dorry said.
"…Thank you."
Even Cabaji couldn't hide his shock.
He had assumed—
they weren't among the Ten Circle Generals because they were weaker.
Clearly—
he was wrong.
The giants stepped back into the portal and vanished.
Silence fell.
The ruined grove—
was now a colossal arena.
It felt unreal.
Even Robin and Cabaji were stunned.
"Are you kidding me…?"
Bonney muttered.
Robin turned to Stussy and Du Feld.
"Next—"
"Announce it to the world."
"The selection of the Ten Circle Generals… begins."
Moments later—
the four departed.
Sabaody was about to erupt into chaos.
The grove fell silent again.
CRUNCH!
Smoker crushed his cigar underfoot.
"Damn lawless bastards…"
He had no time left to deal with the Supernovas.
He needed to report this—
and request reinforcements immediately.
As he turned to leave—
"Hey, Marine!"
Kid shouted.
"What exactly is this 'Haki'?!"
Smoker paused.
He looked at them—
then scoffed.
"Focusing on you lot was a waste of time."
"You're too weak."
"What you just saw—that's the level of the New World."
"You think coating your ship and sailing there makes you ready?"
He turned away—
"Haki… is the ticket to the New World."
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