Chapter 280: Framed? Here's My Explanation!

Chapter 280: Framed? Here's My Explanation!

"I understand. Let's go find her now."

Uchiha Yi responded calmly, giving them a reassuring look.

"That's incredible!"

"We searched for so long and found nothing!"

"So this is Observation Haki?"

Vivi was in awe. They had been running around, searching high and low, but found nothing. Meanwhile, Uchiha Yi had pinpointed the location in an instant.

His efficiency was astounding.

"Yeah!"

"We need to master Haki as soon as possible too!"

"Otherwise, we won't be able to participate in battles between strong fighters!"

Nokigo, who had yet to grasp Haki, sighed with determination.

Before long, Uchiha Yi and the others made their way toward the port where their old ship was docked.

However, before they could get far—

A large crowd rushed toward them, their faces twisted with anger as they glared at Uchiha Yi's group.

Nokigo and the others were completely baffled.

Only Uchiha Yi had a faint guess about what was going on.

"You damned pirates!"

"Just because you're the Fifth Emperor, don't think we fear you!"

"If you don't hand over Mayor Iceburg, you're not leaving this island!"

The one leading the crowd was Barry, a shipwright of Water 7 and the vice president of the Galley-La Company.

Just moments ago, he had heard from Kalifa that Uchiha Yi's group had come to Water 7 because they believed the Ancient Weapon was hidden somewhere on the island.

And since they couldn't find it—

(At the time, many had witnessed members of the Nameless Pirate Crew running around frantically as if searching for something!)

—They had allegedly kidnapped Mayor Iceburg in an attempt to force information about the Ancient Weapon from him.

Having followed Iceburg for many years, Barry knew for a fact that there was no Ancient Weapon hidden on this island.

It was complete nonsense!

But the problem was—

How were they supposed to convince Uchiha Yi of that?

"That's right!"

"Release the Mayor, or else... or else…!"

"Even if we die, we'll make you pay!"

Others in the crowd shouted, making it clear that they were determined to rescue Iceburg.

Even though they were facing an unstoppable Great Pirate, they still had the courage to fight!

"We didn't kidnap your mayor! Get out of the way!"

"We have more urgent matters to take care of!"

Nokigo didn't want to waste time arguing with them, so she quickly tried to explain.

"You're lying!"

"If you didn't kidnap Iceburg, then show us proof to clear your name!"

Someone immediately jumped out to argue.

"What?"

"Proof?"

"We didn't do it, so how the hell are we supposed to provide proof?"

Nokigo was speechless at their absurd logic.

She wanted to argue further, but Uchiha Yi stopped her.

"What kind of proof do you want?"

"How about this?"

Uchiha Yi could understand their worry over their missing mayor.

But deliberately causing trouble was another matter.

So—

They had asked for it.

The next moment—

Uchiha Yi slowly began to release his Conqueror's Haki.

An invisible pressure spread out, pressing down on their hearts like an unbearable weight.

Some lasted mere seconds before their eyes rolled back, and they collapsed to the ground.

"What's happening?!"

"Erika! What's wrong?!"

"No… The Calamity Lord is killing people!"

"…I'll fight you to the death!"

"…!!!"

The ones who didn't understand what was happening panicked at the sight of people collapsing one after another.

A moment ago, their faces had been filled with rage—

Now, they were overcome with terror.

Some, unable to withstand the pressure, broke down crying.

Others, wiping the tears from their eyes, gripped their makeshift weapons—brooms, hammers, oars—ready to charge at Uchiha Yi.

They were willing to sacrifice themselves for revenge.

"Heh…"

Seeing this, Uchiha Yi sneered coldly.

Without giving them a chance to get close—

He instantly intensified the pressure of his Conqueror's Haki!

Like a field of wheat being harvested, the entire crowd collapsed in unison.

In that single moment—

The only ones still standing were Uchiha Yi and his companions.

And Barry.

Without lifting a single finger, he had "annihilated" an entire island's worth of people.

Was this… the power of the Fifth Emperor?

Barry stood paralyzed with terror, watching the scene unfold before him.

His hand, gripping a coil of rope, trembled violently.

He wanted to charge forward—

But his body refused to move.

He was trapped in a nightmare of despair.

This was all his fault!

He should never have brought them here!

He had led them to their deaths!

"Let's go."

After taking care of the nuisance, Uchiha Yi spoke to Nokigo and the others in a calm tone.

He casually stepped over the "corpses", unfazed by how many had "died."

As he passed by—

Barry finally lost the strength to stand.

He collapsed to the ground, his face soaked in tears.

Completely unaware that they had only fainted.

"Yi, look at what you did to that guy…"

"He's probably going to have nightmares for the rest of his life!"

Nokigo chuckled.

"Hahaha!"

"They were so arrogant when they accused us!"

"Giving them a little lesson was the least we could do!"

Vivi burst into laughter.

Thinking about how helpless they had felt earlier when being falsely accused—

This payback made her feel much better.

"By the way, Yi…"

"What's the deal with Robin?"

Nokigo finally started to realize that Robin's disappearance was far too strange.

She couldn't help but ask.

"You'll find out when we see her."

Uchiha Yi didn't bother explaining.

Once they found Robin, the truth would become clear to them.

Before long, they arrived back at the ship.

With Observation Haki keeping track of Lucci and his team, he had no fear of losing them.

…

"Blueno."

"Tell me—what exactly is your plan?"

Blueno, having regained his sanity, was now being interrogated by Uchiha Yi.

No matter how he looked at it, this situation was filled with suspicion.

To be safe, he decided to get some answers from Blueno.

"Not long ago, the World Government gave CP9 an order."

"We were instructed to capture Robin—"

"—and lure you to Aivia Island."

"As for the rest of the plan, we were not informed."

Bound by the Demon Contract, Blueno could not resist Uchiha Yi's will.

Whatever Uchiha Yi asked, he answered truthfully and without hesitation.

This lack of control over his own speech made him feel as tormented as if he had eaten a Devil Fruit himself.

"Heh…"

"So, the World Government is finally making a move against me, huh?"

"All these little tricks…"

"They must have a big surprise waiting for me."

Although the intel wasn't detailed, Uchiha Yi had a good idea of what the World Government was planning.

He sneered.

"Let's see who's the hunter and who's the prey in the end!"

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