"Huh?"
Yamato tilted her head.
"Hey, hey, hey, how arrogant!"
Law sneered, "So, just refusing the so-called punishment already makes us guilty?"
The so-called punishment was probably the thunder that just struck, right?
It was truly more arrogant than that Ian guy.
"Ian," Hancock's expression was as cold as ice. "What's there to discuss with these guys? Let me turn them into stone."
Daring to offend Ian, these bastards were already asking for death!
Ian, however, waved his hand and casually laughed, "No rush, let's have some fun with him."
"But the great god is ultimately merciful. Even though you have committed unforgivable sins, I am still willing to give you a chance."
The Knight of the Skies, a priest under Enel, the god who ruled over Birka Island, the Sky Knight Shura's lips slowly curled into a cruel smile.
"As long as you can pass the trials set by the three of us priests, then you will be allowed to keep your lives."
Just hearing these words, the people on the shore already showed pained expressions.
It seemed that this so-called trial was no easy matter.
In fact, there was no need for guessing. Ian, who had read the original manga, knew very well that these priests' so-called trials were nothing but a deadly game.
Anyone who managed to survive their hands would have passed the trial.
"Trial?"
Ian chuckled lightly, "Seems like the newcomers aren't friendly."
Law reminded, "We are the newcomers."
"Then we should follow local customs," Ian said with a smile.
Enel should be hiding somewhere, observing from afar with his Observation Haki.
Well then, let's have some fun with him.
"Law," Ian patted the top of Law's head, "You take care of them."
Law shook off Ian's hand but smiled a little too excitedly, "Me? Isn't that overkill?"
He was never one to be calm. In fact, quite the opposite—he was a bit of a quiet pervert.
Ian chuckled lazily, "What are you saying, Law? You're the weakest one after all."
Law's expression instantly froze.
Viola was not a combatant, and among the others, even Hancock's two younger sisters were Haki experts, far beyond the level of Law, who couldn't possibly defeat them at this moment.
Sandersonia and Marigold's Haki might not be very strong, but it was more than enough to counter Law's Op-Op Fruit.
The next moment, Law grimaced and stepped on the air, soaring into the sky. He cast a dark gaze at the Celestial Knight, Shura, riding a flying bird.
It's decided. I'll chop this guy into eighteen pieces, treating him like Ian.
Law furrowed his brows slightly.
The air in the high altitude was somewhat thin, making it less smooth to use Geppou than it was on the Blue Sea.
But it wasn't much of an issue.
Law looked at Shura with a disdainful expression.
Can't deal with Ian, can't deal with Yamato, can't deal with Hancock... and I still can't deal with you?
"You brat?"
Shura frowned slightly.
But, can he fly?
Is he a god-like ability user?
But it doesn't matter.
Gah, whether it's a brat or an ability user, I'll kill them all the same!
"Then I'll start with you! Brat!"
Shura smirked cruelly, tightening his grip on the reins of his mount. The massive bird beneath him instantly spread its wings and shot into the sky.
Law did not give chase.
Chasing someone who can truly fly while using Fuza was an unwise move, unless there was a significant difference in strength between the two.
He believed this guy would come to attack.
And indeed, that was the case.
After circling the sky, Shura, riding the large bird, dove down at full speed, with his knight's spear aimed directly at Law, ready to give him an eye-opening experience.
Law's mouth curled into a slight smile; it really was a simple and direct offensive.
Who could this attack possibly hit?
In the next instant, the two passed each other.
"What?"
Shura turned around in shock.
Didn't land?
Why?
He clearly used his Mantra to assist with aiming!
"Law kid's mastered the Rokushiki pretty well."
It was a misfire, but Ian saw it clearly.
Just as Shura's lance was about to pierce him, Law's body suddenly became as soft as paper, effortlessly dodging the penetrating strike.
Paper Arts!
"He's certainly worked hard."
Behind him, Jack spoke indifferently.
He had taught the Rokushiki to most of the later crew members; no one had more authority on the matter than him.
"No matter what despicable trick you use, you'll never defeat me, the Celestial Knight!"
Shura turned his flying bird around, roaring as he slapped the bird's head beneath him.
The bird immediately opened its mouth, shooting out scorching flames that transformed into a pillar of fire aimed at Law.
"Eh? It's spitting fire?"
Yamato looked shocked. "Is that a Mythical Zoan?"
"There aren't that many Mythical Zoans."
Ian patted her head.
It was just a fire dial added inside the bird's beak.
The use of Sky Island shells was indeed quite versatile.
Not only did flames burst from the bird's beak, but even the Shura's riding spear was wrapped in intense fire, fiercely trailing behind the fire pillar as it charged toward Law.
Below, by the shore, the man riding the large dog, the head of the Three Priests, Ohm, shook his head. "What an unlucky brat... He actually made Shura serious."
In the sky, Law's lips curled up. "Unaware of your place."
He gestured with his left hand, and his right hand rested on the hilt of his sword.
"ROOM!"
Ssshhh!
In the next moment, the flames in the sky suddenly scattered.
"What?"
Ohm looked up in shock. The flames spewing from the Shura's mount were actually split in two!
No, wait!
It wasn't just the flames that were split!
"This—"
Everything in front of Shura was spinning. He saw his own body flying through the air.
But where was his head?
How was his own head witnessing all of this?
There was no time to answer the question. Law casually waved the sword in his hand.
Shura, and his mount, the bird, both fresh bodies, were already shattered into pieces.
With the release of the ROOM space, these shattered pieces rained down like falling debris.
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