Chapter 261: Kawaii Ne

A few days ago, at Marineford.

Fleet Admiral Kong had rejected the contingency plan proposed by Admiral Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru.

He believed that deploying both Sengoku and Garp, the two "Navy Admirals," was an overestimation of White Ghost's strength.

After all, Sengoku and Garp had been the main forces in chasing down the Roger Pirates back in the day!

Though White Ghost was formidable, he certainly wasn't terrifying to that extent.

But the most crucial reason was the uncertainty of the plan!

Sending out two top-tier forces from the Navy headquarters, even from the Grand Line, based on a mere conjecture was utterly irresponsible.

Even though the Celestial Dragons loathed White Ghost, the safety of Mary Geoise had to be considered!

These are not the old times.

With Garp refusing the promotion to Admiral and Zephyr retreating to a secondary position, the Navy only had Sengoku as the active Admiral.

Sengoku's responsibilities weren't limited to just capturing pirates.

He also had to ensure the security of Mary Geoise!

Even more than twenty years later, when the Navy had three Admirals, one always had to be stationed between the Navy headquarters and Mary Geoise to respond to any orders from the Holy Land.

An Admiral, to put it bluntly, could almost be seen as a "direct subordinate" of the Celestial Dragons.

Any Celestial Dragon had the right to mobilize a Navy Admiral as they pleased.

Admirals didn't have the same flexibility and freedom as Vice Admirals!

But considering Vice Admiral Tsuru's well-structured plan, Fleet Admiral Kong decided to dispatch two Vice Admirals to attempt to capture White Ghost.

Leading the frontline was Monkey D. Garp.

And on the flank was Borsalino!

White Ghost's ability to fly was well-known throughout the Navy.

Among the large Navy forces, the only one who could keep up with White Ghost was Borsalino!

"But when I accepted the mission, I didn't know this monster had grown to this level!"

Borsalino looked at the erupting spiritual pressure from White Ghost, feeling a deep sense of gravity.

To be honest.

He really didn't want to take on the mission of coming to the West Blue to subdue White Ghost!

A few days ago, at Marineford, when Fleet Admiral Kong handed him the task in front of Admiral Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru.

Borsalino actually wanted to refuse.

Not to mention he didn't dislike White Ghost's actions, he even somewhat admired this "pirate's" previous conduct and ideals.

But the main reason…

Is that I really don't want to fight a monster this terrifyingly strong right now!

Having the time and energy to sip tea and read the paper while at work would be so much more comfortable!

Adrian stared straight at Borsalino, spiritual pressure condensed in his palm.

Moments later, a completely white lightsaber formed in his hand.

"Let's start with a greeting gift…"

Adrian said calmly, swinging the spiritual pressure lightsaber down with force.

Dragon's Might

Spiritual Pressure: Mighty Nation!

A massive, pale circular beam of light, mixed with spiritual pressure, surged towards Borsalino's position with an invincible force.

Borsalino's pupils shrank abruptly, the powerful danger sensed through his Observation Haki felt like needle pricks.

He didn't even have time to counterattack with his Glint-Glint Fruit abilities before he instantly turned into light and shot into the sky with immense force.

Boom!

A deafening explosion shook the island's surface where the spiritual pressure hit, creating a massive crater with a diameter of dozens of meters, sending shockwaves rippling through the air.

In an instant, the entire island of Otefi trembled, and the ground quaked incessantly.

The residual force of the spiritual pressure continued forward.

A deep, narrow trench appeared along the path of the shockwave, extending to the coastline, with waves crashing into it!

With just one move, Adrian almost split the island of Otefi in two!

"Isn't this level of attack a bit over the top?"

Borsalino materialized in the air, using Moonwalk to stay afloat.

He couldn't fly without his full light form.

Looking at the devastated Otefi Island below, cold sweat dripped from Borsalino's forehead. He had witnessed the true meaning of an island-destroying attack!

"This is probably comparable to the ancient weapon Pluton's main cannon…"

The next moment.

Adrian swung the spiritual pressure lightsaber, sending out several huge flying slashes towards Borsalino.

At the same time.

He entered his ghost form, speeding forward and closing the distance between him and Borsalino.

However.

Borsalino had no intention of engaging in close combat or swordplay.

The memory of his last defeat was still vivid.

White Ghost's terrifying emotional manipulation ability and opportunistic tactics.

It had not only left a severe psychological scar on Akainu.

But also deeply impressed Borsalino, who was nearly cut in half!

Borsalino crossed his arms again, generating a cross-shaped light between his fingers.

"Yasakani no Magatama!"

Armed with Haki, the Glint-Glint Fruit's light bullets flew towards Adrian, forcing him to constantly change position in the air.

Meanwhile.

Borsalino, who had just launched Yasakani no Magatama, gathered a bright light mirror in his hand, shooting it to a certain point in the sky and then entering his full light form, relocating.

"Yata no Kagami!"

After reappearing, Borsalino repeated the process, launching another Yasakani no Magatama to disrupt Adrian's movements.

This was Borsalino's strategy!

Knowing his own physical strength was inferior, combined with White Ghost's terrifying close-combat sword skills, Borsalino was determined to engage in long-range attrition.

I won't fight you head-on, I'll just wear you down from a distance!

Hitting you isn't necessary, I just need to buy time!

A glint flashed across Borsalino's sunglasses.

Looking at the yellow monkey darting around the sky, Adrian's forehead creased with a few lines.

Back at the Sabaody Archipelago, Adrian had been able to seriously injure Borsalino in three moves with his swordsmanship primarily because the yellow monkey hadn't been overly cautious and had used swordsmanship to counter.

But this time, the yellow coward had clearly wised up.

No close combat, no swordplay.

Only using the most annoying kiting tactics, determined to delay time!

Although Adrian's speed with his Ghostly Body matched Borsalino's light form, overtaking him was impossible.

Even if Adrian wanted to use emotional swordsmanship, the opponent had to cooperate!

For a moment, Adrian found himself at a loss.

"Truly worthy of being Admiral Yellow Coward."

"Kawaii ne!"