Chapter 241: No Longer the Same as Before

Chapter 241: No Longer the Same as Before

Grove 46.

Today, this place was a chaotic mix of people, with a large number of pirates and bounty hunters gathered.

On the outskirts, countless Marines swarmed in to surround them.

And today, both sides had the same target!

"The third team has been completely wiped out! Fourth team, up!"

"Continue to request support!"

"It's Sniper Usopp! Cyborg Franky! And Devil Child Nico Robin!"

A Marine officer shouted into the Den Den Mushi, his eyes fixed on the three fleeing figures. "The three targets are heading in Straw Hat's direction! Watch out for a pincer attack from the front and rear!"

The Marines swarmed up, like a white wave on a green field, splashing against the reefs.

The three of them cut through the ranks, continuously sending the soldiers at the front flying.

"I overheard, brother."

A fat man with a hairstyle like a green chameleon spoke in a buzzing voice to another man with brown skin and long, flowing sleeves.

"The Marines seem to have said that Straw Hat is over there."

"Anyone could have heard that, you idiot."

'Wet-Haired' Caribou stuck out his extremely long tongue, flicked his sleeve, and a fervent glint flashed in his eyes. "Let's go over and see."

On the other side.

Under a lush green mangrove tree, a fat man with a watermelon-head led a squad of Pacifistas, nervously facing off against a man in a red vest and straw hat.

The vicinity was surrounded by Marines on high alert, as well as countless pirates watching the spectacle.

Even many civilians had mixed in, all just to catch a glimpse of the legendary Straw Hat crew.

"Straw Hat!"

Looking at the two easily destroyed Pacifistas, Sentomaru's expression was wary, and he roared almost like a beast:

"You absolutely won't escape this time! Pacifistas, all of you, attack!"

As his voice fell, the several tall Pacifistas behind him all jumped out.

Some extended their palms, others opened their mouths, and golden light rapidly gathered!

"So it's you," Luffy grinned, walking leisurely towards him. "Long time no see, Watermelon-head."

The same Sabaody Archipelago, the same people.

But the desperate flight of the past was now a non-existent history.

"No matter how many of you come, it's useless."

Luffy smiled, his eyes exuding a relaxed confidence. He spread his arms to his sides, and his reddening skin began to emit white steam.

Swish!

The next moment, his figure suddenly vanished, leaving only a few wisps of white smoke in his place.

"He's gone!" Sentomaru's gaze focused. His Observation Haki spread out as he turned his head left and right, trying to capture Luffy's position.

"Over there!"

Swish!

"I'm the man who will become the Pirate King. How could I be caught by something like this?"

Luffy instantly appeared below a Pacifista. With a casual sweeping kick of his right foot, the massive mechanical body was sent flying horizontally into the air.

He followed up by lifting his leg and chopping straight down!

Bang!!

A dull impact exploded in a shockwave, bending all the tender grass on the ground.

The Pacifista was smashed directly into a deep pit, stuck in the cracked surface, motionless, as electric sparks flashed continuously.

Swish!

Before the nearby Pacifistas could lock onto him, his figure vanished again!

When Luffy reappeared, he was already on top of another Pacifista!

He raised his palm, aimed, and held his other fist at his chest, punching down at a speed invisible to the naked eye!

"Gomu Gomu no... Jet Pistol!!"

Bang!!

The fist hit the opponent's face, sinking in, flesh and all.

Its massive body was sent flying backward, bouncing a few times like a ball before finally crashing into the tangled roots under a mangrove tree.

"He's gotten so strong."

Sentomaru's expression was grave. In just two years, this guy's strength was a world apart from before.

Fifty second-generation Pacifistas had all been deployed, plus Admiral Fujitora was overseeing the situation. He had thought it would be enough to deal with the Straw Hat crew.

But in the end, a Pacifista, which cost as much as a warship to build and had strength comparable to a headquarters officer, couldn't even withstand a single blow from Straw Hat.

"It seems the idea of enhancing the defense for the third generation was correct."

Taking the double-bladed battle-axe from his back, Sentomaru took a step to the right, bent his knees, and pressed his left hand to the ground.

"If this continues, I won't be able to wait for the old man."

Then his legs pushed off with mighty force, propelling his round body forward like a human cannonball!

Sensing his movement, Luffy bared his large white teeth. "Bring it on, Watermelon-head!"

Faced with the opponent he couldn't defeat two years ago, his fighting spirit couldn't help but soar. Pitch-black Armament Haki coiled around his two arms.

Bang!!

The pitch-black battle-axe was dodged by Luffy's sidestep. It slammed into the ground, instantly cutting a gash over ten meters long.

Sentomaru immediately lifted his left hand, and the projected Haki transformed into an impact that blasted out.

"Ashigara Dokko!!"

"I saw that."

As if he had anticipated it, Luffy kicked upwards the moment the other raised his hand, hitting his arm and deflecting the attack.

Then, with a swish, he appeared at the opponent's side, throwing a swift punch from a distance!

Bang!

Sentomaru released the axe handle and met it with his right fist. Luffy and the opponent's fists collided, and he pivoted on his foot.

His sturdy body was surprisingly agile. As he turned, his left hand grabbed the battle-axe embedded in the ground.

The whistling axe face swung horizontally like an iron wall!

Bang!

Luffy opened his hand and gripped the blunt part of the axe blade tightly, then twisted his waist and began to spin his body.

Until his whole body was twisted like a rope, he grinned and, with the man and the axe, swung Sentomaru around wildly!

"Gomu Gomu no... Super Giant Windmill!"

Bang!!

The powerful centrifugal force sent Sentomaru flying fiercely, crashing straight into several Pacifistas and sending them flying!

A rolling cloud of smoke and dust rose up!

"It's not over, not over yet!!"

Luffy stretched his right arm far back, while at the same time, his feet rushed towards the opponent without stopping!

"Cough, cough, cough!"

In the thick smoke, Sentomaru coughed several times. He swung his battle-axe to create a gust of wind, blowing away the surrounding dust.

Just then, his pupils suddenly constricted. Luffy, who had charged up to his face, was reflected in his wide eyes.

And behind him, he was dragging an arm that was burning red hot, and was emitting flames!?

"Gomu Gomu no...!"

Luffy's eyes hardened, and the flames on his arm erupted fiercely!

A pillar of fire shot up into the sky, and the heavens seemed to dim!

"I am... the man with the strongest defense!"

Sentomaru roared, his arms resting at his sides, his horse stance firmly planted to receive the blow!

"Tekkai: Gō!!"

"Jet Hawk Pistol!!"

Luffy let out a roar. His tensed arm instantly contracted. The very air was torn apart as it viciously slammed into the opponent's abdomen!

Bang!!

"Puwaah!!"

Scorching flames pierced through his back! Sentomaru's eyes rolled back. His entire body bent like a shrimp, and he couldn't help but spit out a large mouthful of blood!

The intense pain assaulted his mind. He felt as if his soul had flown out of his body, and his vision went black as he instantly lost consciousness.

His weak knees slowly buckled, and his entire person fell forward to the ground.

"Hee hee hee, I win."

Luffy squinted his eyes and chuckled, brushing the dust off his body.

He turned his head and looked at the dense crowd of Pacifistas that had surrounded him, still executing Sentomaru's orders.

"Back then, facing so many of you would have been a real headache."

Luffy smiled faintly.

The sky was azure, as clear as a mirror. White clouds unfurled and drifted leisurely. A gentle breeze rippled across the grass.

I can hear them...

Reiner, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky, Brook...

Everyone's voices.

You've all gotten so much stronger.

Luffy pressed down on his straw hat. The brim slanted, covering half his face, revealing only the corner of his mouth lifted in an excited smile.

We're setting sail again, everyone.

(End of chapter)

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