One Piece: Power-Power Fruit

Chapter 188 The Shocking Warring States Period

Chapter 188: The Shocking Warring States Period

At night, the spacious palace of the Driggs Palace was filled with people, and the candlelight illuminated the entire room as if it were daytime.

"Father! Are we really going to do this? Those are the people who injured a Marine Admiral. If we get too close to them, won't we be arrested by the Marines or the World Government?"

Seated on the right side of the round table, Prince Ryan of the Kingdom of Driggs, looking somewhat nervous, asked the old King Brutus, who sat at the head of the table.

"Second brother, it is precisely because they have the strength to defeat a Marine Admiral that we should befriend them. After today's battle, their reputation will surely spread throughout the seas. If we can gain their protection, it will reduce the harassment from many small pirates!"

Seated on the left is Prince Wright of the Kingdom of Driggs, his hands clasped on the table, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.

"But what if the other party is unwilling? Wouldn't we gain nothing from doing this?"

Prince Ryan, after a moment's thought, looked intently at Prince Wright and asked...

“Ryan! If you want to make friends, don’t just focus on immediate gains and losses. What we’ve given up are nothing more than material things! Besides, they helped the kingdom repel the Davis Pirates, so we should show our appreciation!”

Before the eldest prince, Wright, could speak, the old king, Brut, looked deeply at the second prince, Ryan, and said earnestly...

"Alright! Then let's do as Father says and follow Elder Brother's plan!"

Prince Ryan lowered his head in thought for a moment, then nodded slightly and said nothing more.

"Wright! Tomorrow morning, send over the prepared items! Also, send some kingdom delicacies; they won't be staying here long, and they'll need ingredients for their voyage, so send some as well!"

"Yes! I understand, Father!"

Prince Wright had no objection to the old King Brute's instructions and readily nodded in agreement.

"Gorn! You are the traitor to the kingdom. Colluding with outsiders to harm the kingdom's citizens, such a person is a menace even if kept alive!"

Upon hearing Prince Lett nod, the old King Brut's face instantly darkened, and he turned to General Ghosn standing to the side and said...

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

As Ghosn's voice faded, the people in the palace dispersed. Tonight, the Kingdom of Driggs was destined to be a night of bloodshed.

Meanwhile, in an unknown sea area along the Grand Line, a pirate ship was slowly sailing under the cover of night.

At this moment, the atmosphere on the entire pirate ship was extremely abnormal. All the pirates were gathered on the deck, staring in horror at a man sitting half-sitting on the deck.

"Phew! Pirate captain! Could you please have your ship's doctor bandage my wounds? Also, could you please prepare some food?"

That's right, this man is none other than Admiral Kizaru, who left Iron Island. His injuries have healed somewhat, but the wound on his side is still bleeding. He looked at the pirate captain with a pale face and said...

"What...what are you talking about? How could a...a Navy Admiral possibly be here? And..."

puff!

"what!!!"

boom!

Just as the pirate captain was struggling to contain his astonishment and stammering out his words, a beam of yellow light shot out from Kizaru's finger.

It grazed the pirate captain's ear, passed over the head of a pirate behind him, and struck the stern railing, exploding in the process.

Kizaru's attack instilled fear in the pirate captain and all the pirates.

"Quick...quick, ship's doctor! Ship's doctor! Bandage him! Bandage him!"

The next moment, the pirate captain shouted loudly, clearly valuing life more than dignity.

boom! boom! boom!

Before long, after a flurry of activity by the pirates on the ship, Kizaru, whose wounds had been bandaged, was sitting on the deck, eating heartily.

"Hmm? You don't need to stay here anymore! I don't want anyone disturbing me while I'm eating!"

"Okay...okay, okay!"

As Kizaru's voice faded, he was instantly left alone at the bow of the ship on the deck.

"Sigh! This trip was such a waste! I should have stayed at headquarters, basking in the sun and drinking tea! Ouch, that guy, Hero, really went all out!"

As Kizaru ate, he frowned and muttered to himself, his expression shifting repeatedly.

"Sigh! What needs to be reported still needs to be reported! Next time, whoever is willing can come; I'm definitely not coming!"

As Kizaru spoke, he put his right hand into his pocket, slowly pulled out a Den Den Mushi, and placed it on the deck beside him. He didn't care whether headquarters was asleep or not, and immediately began dialing.

Bubbles! Bubbles!

Bubbles! Bubbles!

The Den Den Mushi rang for a long time, and just as Kizaru's brow furrowed deeper and deeper, the Den Den Mushi's face, capable of mimicking the other person's expression, finally moved.

"Moshi moshi! This is the Warring States period!"

As soon as the Den Den Mushi connected, Sengoku's deep, somewhat weary voice came through the device.

Upon hearing Sengoku's voice, Kizaru's previously irritated expression softened, and his tone became more even.

"Oh my, Marshal Sengoku! It's so good to hear your voice again!"

Kizaru swallowed the piece of meat in his mouth, his tone full of grievance.

"Huh? Kizaru? What's going on... You better speak properly! How's the situation on Iron Island? Did you deal with that guy, Gouka?"

Sengoku in the Den Den Mushi was clearly excited; his voice sounded much more energetic.

"Alas! Warring States Marshal! Perhaps we need to redefine the concept of chivalrous heroes!"

Kizaru gently put down all the food he was holding. Under the moonlight, his expression turned serious, and his eyes were fixed on the Den Den Mushi on the deck.

"Hmm? Kizaru! How are you doing now?"

Sengoku was incredibly intelligent; he could tell from Kizaru's words that things weren't going so smoothly, and asked in a deep voice...

"Oh my~ Fleet Admiral Sengoku! My injuries have basically stabilized. I've already left Iron Island and am resting briefly on a pirate ship before returning to headquarters!"

Kizaru subtly touched the wound on his abdomen, and said in a somewhat helpless voice.

"Phew! Alright! Kizaru, make sure you're safe first! As for Gosho and the others..."

"Marshal Sengoku! The fighting strength of the Heroes' group needs to be reassessed. If they fight to the death, even I might not be able to leave Iron Island alive!"

As Kizaru finished speaking, he slowly raised his head, gazing at the starry night sky with a complex expression. He then exhaled deeply and faced the Den Den Mushi once more.

"Marshal, Hero Mu Chong is an Ability User, suspected of being able to manipulate gravity. His mastery of Armament Haki and Observation Haki is quite high. Coupled with his physical skills and swordsmanship, he has probably surpassed the combat power of the elite lieutenant generals of this headquarters. In addition, Hero Mu Chong has also awakened Conqueror's Haki! His kingly aura seems to be able to cause substantial damage!"

"what?"

Kizaru's words clearly shocked Sengoku on the other end of the Den Den Mushi. After his initial surprise, he quickly asked...

"A Devil Fruit user? Manipulating gravity? Proficient in Armament Haki and Observation Haki? Even awakened Conqueror's Haki? This chivalrous Mu Chong is truly... Hmm? An elite Vice Admiral from the headquarters shouldn't be able to hurt you, right? Kizaru!"

The Den Den Mushi transmitted Sengoku's urgent inquiry. Kizaru stared intently at the Den Den Mushi, but did not answer immediately. His expression shifted repeatedly, his eyes shrouded in a dark shadow.

"Kizaru?..."

Just as Sengoku's voice came through the Den Den Mushi again, Kizaru slowly spoke.

"Wow~ That guy Haoxia really recruited a group of formidable partners! Marshal Sengoku! On that ship, there are two guys with the strength of an elite lieutenant general, and even one guy who, like Haoxia, has strength exceeding that of an elite lieutenant general!"

"Alas! I was seriously injured by the attack of these four! Oh dear~ How terrible! The chivalrous Mu Chong really wanted to kill me!"