227. She Must Be Sent Back To Her Hometown

"Aladdin, please assist in stopping her bleeding fast!"

Tiger emerged from the shadowy room and, in a deep voice, addressed the ship's doctor, Aladdin.

"Even though it's a bit tough..."

"But as long as that mark stays, even the things we wish to forget remain unforgettable!!"

"..."

A hush fell over everyone; they were well aware of the 'brand' Tiger referred to.

Many of them had fled from Mariejois three years ago. Naturally, they understood that the enduring mark could wreck both body and mind, symbolizing a memory too painful to revisit.

The Sun Pirates' flag originated from this. While the mental trauma might not heal swiftly, the physical mark could be concealed with another one!

Suddenly, Koala, recently tended to by Aladdin, rose from the deck. A smile lingered on her face involuntarily, tears held back in her eyes.

"Oh! I passed out..."

"I'm sorry, but I didn't cry so please don't kill me!"

"I will never, ever cry so please don't kill me"

"It's okay to cry!!!"

Tiger suddenly roared, cutting off Koala's words.

"Don't think that we're like those stupid Celestial Dragons!!"

Koala remained unresponsive; she no longer placed trust in anyone.

If her longing to reunite with her mother hadn't sustained her, perhaps life would have seemed meaningless to her, right?

"Look closely."

Tiger suddenly settled down, drew a flintlock gun from his waist, and brandished it in front of Koala.

Then throw it overboard!

Plup!

A muffled sound echoed as it fell into the water.

"What."

Tiger stared into Koala's tearful eyes with determination and spoke deliberately.

"We won't kill anybody."

After uttering those words, he rose abruptly, his robes billowing behind him, and declared loudly, "Let's go, guys..."

"We will take her to her hometown!!"

"Wooooo!!"

A chorus of wails resonated through the pirate ship.

...

New World.

Raijin Island still appears shrouded in dark clouds, and the thick purple thunder acts like a bridge linking the island and the sky.

Seen from a distance.

It resembles an enormous cage made of thunder and lightning!

Boom—! ! !

Thunder and lightning, as thick as a water column, cascaded down, accompanied by a tremendous roar akin to a landslide.

Today marks the thunderstorm that takes place once every seven days on Raijin Island.

Gigantic thunder pillars sporadically descend all over the island, as if deities are administering punishment for sin!

But the indigenous people who reside here throughout the year have long grown accustomed to it, relying on lightning umbrellas for their magical effects.

Essential needs for survival can still be met. Occasionally, they request some necessities from pirates attempting to land on the island, leading to a contented life.

Wendy Chrissy is one of the natives on the island. Serving as the leader of the island patrol, her daily task involves venturing off the island to sell lightning umbrellas to passing pirates.

Tonight marked the first time she experienced insomnia.

The Marine who arrived on the island a month ago truly startled her.

In the framework she had envisioned since childhood, Thunder had always been the most potent and destructive force.

Yet, now, a Marine had suddenly appeared.

Directly immersing his body in thunder had an unparalleled impact on her worldview.

Earlier, she had gathered bits of information about the outside world from the mouths of pirates who occasionally visited the island.

However, it was too superficial. She only knew about Marines and pirates in the outside world, lacking an intuitive understanding of the truly powerful individuals.

Naturally, he didn't recognize the Marine's alternate Admiral, who was renowned beyond the island.

Squeak! ! !

Gently nudging open the charred black door, Chrissy cautiously observed the situation outside through the crack in the door.

The house's roof is adorned with special plants from the island, providing effective protection against thunder.

Before a thunderstorm arrives, applying a secret glue product can endure even more intense thunder and lightning.

"It's him again?!"

Chrissy's pupils suddenly contracted, her face reflecting extreme shock.

She absolutely refused to acknowledge her mistake.

Over the past month, she had observed the Marine bathing in thunder almost every night.

However, it was also the first time they encountered each other during the thunderstorm that happens once every seven days.

It's not that the other party deliberately avoided thunderstorms and landed on the island...

Indeed, there might be special methods enabling him to safely endure even more frightening thunderstorms.

Yet, she only dared to cower in the secure house, trembling, never mustering the courage to venture beyond her limits.

Today, her curiosity just can't be contained.

Unexpectedly...

At this moment, the sky lacked the violent thunder of the past. The dense layers of dark clouds hung oppressively, inducing a sense of gloom.

Purple-black electric arcs continued to weave among the clouds, resembling undulating dragons!

Atlas's body hung silently in mid-air, gazing upward at the thunderclouds churning with formidable power. This was a location precisely positioned between the sky and the earth.

Thousands of thunderbolts descended, and the thick pillars of thunder resembled wild horses running rampant, converging towards Atlas, oblivious to their own safety! !

Boom! !

The lightning cascaded down and lingered for an extended period.

All of a sudden.

The once dark Raijin Island was illuminated as if it were daylight, with the purple-black thunder appearing to be the sole entity in the world! !

The savory aroma of charcoal-grilled meat tantalized the taste buds repeatedly, and blazing flames suddenly emerged within the thunder pillar.

There was no piercing scream, only the ceaseless roar that inundated her ears!

After a long time!

As if she had lost all sense of time, Chrissy, secretly observing from a distance, was so astonished that she was almost rendered speechless. She simply gazed in awe at Atlas, slowly unveiling his form in the sky.

Like a god! !

The thunder dispersed, and the world reverted to darkness. At this moment, Raijin Island experienced an unprecedented tranquility, with the dense dark clouds still firmly pressing upon the island.

Click! ! !

In the hush, the erect figure slowly twisted in mid-air, and the scorched outer layer gradually peeled away, unveiling white and supple skin along with a robust physique. Purple electric arcs danced beneath the skin, and the muscles all over the body became more firm and robust!

"Comfortable~"

Atlas stretched casually, and there was a loud crackling sound emanating from the joints of his bones.

Since this month.

He almost shuttles between the base and Raijin Island, and the physical gains are indeed superior to conventional training methods.

For him, physical fitness is fundamental.

Because for using the talisman, a robust body is necessary.

He now comprehends that there is no ceiling to the potency of the talisman, but the purpose of the ability differs within the confines of the pirate world's rules.

Regarding how much power it can unleash, it all hinges on Atlas himself.

However...

Atlas suddenly lifted his head, his eyes appearing to pierce through layers of mist, foreseeing the unknown future.

'It seems like I haven't returned to Marineford in a long time?'

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