"Full speed ahead! Let the Marines and the World Government bastards understand something clearly—
This era… belongs to Rocks!!!"
Standing at the highest point of the ship's bow, Rocks roared loudly.
The moment those words rang out, nearly everyone on the deck erupted into deafening cheers.
Four hours later, on an island not too far from God Valley—
"So this is how you usually go shopping with Sister Retsu and Minian?"
Walking behind Tatsumaki, Is asked curiously.
Honestly, normal people bought at least a few things when they went shopping.
But coming out with Tatsumaki?
Good lord.
Aside from drinks and a few snacks, she hadn't bought a single thing.
Rather than "shopping," it felt more like taking a stroll.
Holding a drink in her hand, Tatsumaki glanced back at him and softly said:
"What's wrong? Tired already?"
Is smiled faintly.
"Tired? Not really. I'm just curious. We've wandered around for half the day and bought basically nothing. I'm starting to think you brought me out here just to torment me."
"Hehe, that's because I am torment—"
Before she could finish speaking, Is directly pinched her cheek.
"Speak properly."
"Ow ow ow! Let go! I was wrong! I was wrong!"
Tatsumaki hurriedly surrendered, and only then did Is release her.
Rubbing her cheek with one hand, she grinned mischievously.
"I just figured your daily training was too boring, so I wanted to help you relax a little."
Is rolled his eyes at her.
Just as he was about to reach out and pinch her cheek again, Tatsumaki immediately dodged backward.
"You really know how to twist words. I clearly took time out to accompany you, but somehow it became you accompanying me."
"Basically the same thing."
"Not even close."
Just then, the Den Den Mushi inside Tatsumaki's pouch suddenly rang.
Purururu…
Purururu…
Hearing the sound, Tatsumaki quickly took it out.
Before she could speak, Unohana Retsu's voice came from the other side.
"Little Tornado, it's time to come back."
"Is lunch ready?"
"Mhm. We're just waiting for you and Is now."
Hearing that, Tatsumaki revealed a satisfied smile.
"Alright, alright. Then Is and I will head back immediately."
After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, she turned toward Is with a smile.
"Strolling time is over. Let's head back, Is."
"…"
"So you really didn't buy anything at all?"
Is stared at her in confusion.
"Nope. I mainly just wanted you to walk around with me."
"…Fine, fine."
Is spread his hands helplessly.
Sheets of paper separated from his body and gathered behind him, slowly forming a pair of wings.
"As a reward for accompanying me, I'll definitely give you a huge surprise once we get back. Hehe."
"What surprise?" Is immediately asked.
"Not telling you yet."
"Haa…"
Is sighed softly.
"Alright then. Let's head back."
"Mhm!"
Meanwhile—
God Valley Harbor.
The Rocks Pirates, advancing at full speed, had already entered the visible waters surrounding God Valley.
"Brothers! Let's send them a little welcoming gift first!!"
Standing at the front of the ship with his arms crossed, Rocks stared directly toward the harbor.
"You got it, Captain. The gift's coming right up."
The moment those words fell—
Click! Click! Click!
Several cannons aboard the ship immediately adjusted their aim toward God Valley Harbor.
"Fire!"
Rocks roared again.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM—!
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM—!
One cannonball after another shot out from the barrels, streaking through the sky in beautiful arcs before crashing down onto the harbor.
RUMBLE—!
RUMBLE—!
In an instant, black smoke engulfed the entire port.
The sudden bombardment startled the Marines stationed there, who had previously been lounging around lazily.
Alarms immediately sounded throughout the harbor.
"W-What's happening?!"
A Marine Rear Admiral hurriedly rushed up to the watchtower.
"Rear Admiral Kaen, thank goodness you're here! This is terrible!"
The Marine soldier quickly handed over the telescope.
"Didn't I already tell you? No matter what happens, don't panic. This is God Valley—the sacred land where the World Nobles reside. Even if we aren't Celestial Dragons ourselves, serving here basically makes us half Celestial Dragons already. So regardless of the situation, we must remain elegant."
The Rear Admiral lectured him while taking the telescope and looking out toward the sea.
But the moment he saw the familiar pirate flag—
The telescope slipped straight out of his hands in terror.
"Hurry! Hurry hurry hurry! Contact Marine Headquarters immediately and request reinforcements!"
"Rear Admiral Kaen… elegance… elegance…" the Marine soldier weakly reminded him.
"Elegance my ass! If we stay elegant any longer, we're all dead! The ones attacking God Valley are the Rocks Pirates! Hurry up and contact Headquarters!"
"Yes, Rear Admiral Kaen!"
Marine Headquarters.
The moment news arrived that the Rocks Pirates were attacking God Valley, Kong immediately convened an emergency meeting.
"It's too late, Kong," Sengoku said gravely from the side.
"Even if we depart from Headquarters immediately, God Valley will probably already be reduced to ruins by the time we arrive."
Kong paced back and forth anxiously.
Of course he understood exactly what Sengoku meant.
But in the midst of the crisis, something suddenly came to mind.
"Right! I remember Garp is currently on a mission in the New World—and he isn't far from God Valley!"
Kong hurriedly spoke up.
"That's true!"
"It really is heaven's blessing. Contact Garp immediately. Whether he's willing or not, tell him to head to God Valley at once and stop Rocks' invasion. I'll convene an emergency council meeting and depart immediately afterward."
After leaving behind those words, Kong rushed out without even waiting for Sengoku's response.
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