Chapter 143 - Alabasta 12.

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Third Person POV

Alabasta, First Half of Grandline.

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The battles between the Straw Hats and their adversaries turn the city into a warzone. The clash between Luffy and Vice-Admiral Momonga and Crocodile creates a thunder of explosions and impacts that drown out almost all other sounds, the intensity of their fight overshadowing even the chaos around them. Shockwaves and sand explosions mix in a terrifying spectacle, with buildings crumbling under the force of the combatants.

Not far from there, Zoro prepares to face Mr. 1, his gaze fixed on the opponent before him. The tension between the two swordsmen is palpable, the air vibrating with the unreleased energy of two warriors. Zoro, with a calmness that defies the chaos around, maintains his relaxed posture, but his sharp and focused eyes reveal his readiness for the imminent fight.

"Roronoa Zoro..." Mr. 1 speaks, his voice laden with recognition and challenge. His ability to turn his skin into steel makes him a formidable opponent for most people at sea. Time seems to slow down as the two prepare for the showdown.

Mr. 1, watching the slightest movement of Zoro's hands towards his swords, knows the battle is about to begin. He hardens his skin, turning it into blades ready to cut and slash.

Suddenly, with a speed that defies perception, Zoro unsheathes his swords. The movement is a blur, a demonstration of his superhuman skill and speed. Mr. 1, in response, advances with his own deadly offense, his steel blades shining with a cold and threatening light.

The collision between the two is explosive, the sound of metal against metal echoing through the destroyed space. Zoro attacks with a series of quick and precise strikes, each movement a combination of brute strength and refined technique. Mr. 1 responds in kind, his attacks a deadly dance of precision and power as a shower of sparks rises at the spot.

Meanwhile, around them, the battle between the Straw Hats and the forces of the Navy and Baroque Works continues. But for now, in this brief moment, all that matters to Zoro and Mr. 1 is the fight between them.

Then, with a momentary recoiling movement, Zoro unsheathes the rest of his swords, the blades slicing through the air with a sharp sound among all the others.

They advance toward each other, the distance between them disappearing in the blink of an eye. The fight begins with even more fierce intensity. With every blow Zoro delivers with his Three-Sword Style, Mr. 1 blocks or deflects with his blade body. The sound of metal against metal fills the air, creating a chaotic symphony that resonates through the surrounding ruins. Despite the explosions caused by Luffy's fight, the rumble of clashes between Zoro and Mr. 1 still stands out on the spot.

To a casual observer, the fight might seem a draw between two formidable swordsmen. However, for those with knowledge of fencing or with a sharpened Observation Haki, it's clear that the fight is uneven.

"This is disappointing, the captain took on the stronger opponents and I have to deal with just a subordinate..." Zoro complains, his words loaded with almost disdainful boredom as his swords clash against Mr.1's.

"Don't underestimate me!" Mr. 1 growls, launching a flurry of attacks against Zoro. But the Straw Hat swordsman seems to handle it easily.

"It's time to end this!" Zoro decides, stepping back before advancing with surprising speed with his velocity technique. He is a green and black blur, a force of nature advancing against the backdrop of a ruined city. His strength, amplified by nearly 2 months of relentless training, is now an unstoppable storm.

Mr. 1, realizing the change in the intensity of Zoro's attack, feels a twinge of surprise. The expression of confidence he maintained until now is shaken by the speed and power of the swordsman. He tries to prepare for the attack, but Zoro is already upon him, his blades singing in the air, ready to deliver the final blow.

Zoro, with a fluidity that defies comprehension, unleashes a devastating attack. His swords, an extension of his will and technique, slice through the air with deadly precision. He executes a clean and powerful cut with the Santoryu technique, a demonstration of strength and skill that reinforces his resolve to achieve his dream.

Mr. 1, with his ability to transform his body into cutting steel, tries to react. He hardens his skin, turning it into blades ready to intercept Zoro's attack. However, the speed and precision of Zoro are simply overwhelming. Zoro's cut slices through Mr. 1's defenses as if they were made of paper. The sharp blade meets its target, and Mr. 1 feels the devastating impact of the attack, the sound of steel being cut echoing across the battlefield.

For a brief and eternal moment, time seems to freeze. Zoro, still, watches the outcome of his attack while his swords still tremble with the force of the strike. Mr. 1, with an expression of disbelief and pain, kneels, feeling the warm blood flowing from the wound. "I... lost... so easily..." he murmurs, his words a whisper of incredulity and resignation as he collapses unconscious on the ground.

Zoro, without a word, sheathes his swords with an elegant movement. He looks around, his gaze passing over the other battles unfolding in the city.

"I'll find the others..." He said as he rose into the air with geppo.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Reiju faces Miss Doublefinger. The cook maintains her calm and confident posture, facing her adversary with a solemn gaze. Miss Doublefinger, in turn, assumes a defiant pose, hand on her hip, a confident smile on her face. "Hmm.. what do we have here..." she says, her tone hinting at a mix of interest and disdain.

Reiju, still with a cigarette between her lips, exhales a slow puff of smoke, without wasting more time, she kicks the ground, making it crack, with a speed that surprises even the most attentive observers, she activates Soru towards Miss Doublefinger like lightning. Her form becomes a pink blur.

Before Miss Doublefinger can even process the speed of her opponent and even be surprised by it, Reiju is upon her. With a fluid and powerful movement, Reiju delivers a devastating kick. "Sorry, I can't waste my time with you, there's a certain gothic woman fighting against six commodores, and I don't want to fall behind..." she says, her words laden with a casual tone.

The impact of the kick sends Miss Doublefinger flying back with brutal force. She soars through the air, the impact distorting the space around her until she collides with a house, which shatters with the force of the blow. Miss Doublefinger falls, unconscious, defeated in a single, powerful attack.

"Now let's find that gothic woman," Reiju murmurs, activating Geppo to leap into the skies. Her elegant figure crosses the battlefield, leaving behind the trail of her victory.

Meanwhile, Lami faces a group of adversaries. Surrounded by a group of Navy commodores, she moves with confidence that belies her numerical disadvantage. Each commodore advances with his own combat style and abilities, but Lami, in her Room field, controls the battlefield with supernatural ability.

She dodges and responds to each attack with precision. Using the Ope Ope no Mi, she swaps the commodores' places, disorienting them, and removes parts of their bodies, incapacitating them. Her ability to manipulate everything within her Room turns the combat into an almost one-sided game.

Two commodores quickly fall, overwhelmed by Lami's intelligence and skill. They realize, too late, that underestimating the woman before them was a grave mistake.

The commodores, frustrated and confused, try to comprehend the situation. "Damn it! How can we not beat her?!" exclaims one, his voice shaking with anger and disbelief. He tries to shoot at Lami while executing a Soru, but his shots miss their target, deflected by her agility and skill.

Another commodore, firmly holding his sword, comments with frustration, "This former bounty hunter possesses many of our styles, which even seem to be superior... how the hell does she have these abilities..." His voice betrays the surprise and apprehension they feel when facing Lami.

"She's also using the power of the Ope Ope no Mi, one of the most expensive fruits in the world!" adds a third commodore, his hands wrapped in brass knuckles, his face marked by concern and the urgency of the situation.

Amid the discussion and frantic analysis, a green flash announces the arrival of a new combatant. Zoro lands beside Lami, a confident smile on his face. "Finally arrived!" he announces, holding one of his swords, ready to join the fight.

"Didn't get lost? That's a miracle..." Lami comments, a note of sarcasm mixed in.

On the other side, Reiju appears with a pink flash, attracting everyone's attention with her presence as well. "Look at that, seems the weird woman is doing quite well..." she observes, assessing the situation with a calm and calculating gaze.

"You know I can handle them, right? I've already defeated 2, how many have you taken down?" Lami speaks, and her voice carries a tone of arrogance, but also a clear pride in her achievements.

Reiju, discarding her cigarette with a carefree gesture, responds confidently, "Tsk. I defeated only one because there was only one to fight, so I came to take down these other 4. You can leave now and let a professional cook handle this."

The commodores, now cautious in the face of the three formidable Straw Hat adversaries, exchange worried glances. They knew that facing just one of them was already a considerable challenge; now, with three fighting together, the situation seemed almost desperate. They silently wondered if they could really handle the combined strength of Lami, Zoro, and Reiju, despite the latter not having a bounty on her head, she did not seem easy to deal with.

Without wasting any more time, the pirate trio advances. Lami, Zoro, and Reiju move with coordination that seems almost orchestral. Each employs skills from the six styles of the Navy — Geppo, Soru, Tekkai, Shigan, and Rankyaku — turning the space around them into a whirlwind of movement and attacks. The battle becomes a spectacle of agility, strength, and precision between the 3 pirates and the 4 marines.

The intensity of the fight only increases. Lami, with her cunning and speed, disorients and attacks her opponents with quick and decisive moves. Zoro, using his strength and technique, cuts through the air and his adversaries with his swords, each strike more powerful than the last. And Reiju, with her lethal kicks, takes down one enemy after another, her combat ability as deadly as it is elegant.

One by one, the commodores fall, overwhelmed by the synergy and skill of the trio. When the last commodore falls defeated, Reiju comments with a touch of pride, "I took down two more, that makes three opponents down for me."

Lami, crossing her arms and deactivating her Room after unsheathing her sword, responds with a hint of friendly rivalry, "You got lucky, I took down one more, so we're tied 3 to 3. But that doesn't make you better than me."

Zoro, always focused and reserved, says nothing initially, just sheathing his sword. But then, a large wind with sand forms 200 meters away, drawing the trio's attention. The swordsman breaks the silence, observing the disturbance, "Seems like the captain is having fun..."

Lami agrees, "I think Luffy is fine... He doesn't like it when we interfere in each other's fights when they are individual." The three agree with a mutual understanding, aware of the respect Luffy has for each one's personal battles.

"Let's go see the others then," suggests Reiju, ready to continue supporting wherever necessary. Using Geppo, the trio moves through the city's skies, observing the unfolding of other fights in the city.

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