Chapter 12:The Celestial Dragon's Nightmare

"The Shichibukai tyrannical bear turned out to be..."

Seeing the shattered "Tyrant Bear," endless waves of shock surged through Law's heart at this moment. Having been on the Grand Line for several years and experiencing Doflamingo's strength firsthand, Law likely underestimated the power of the Shichibukai.

But the facts before him were undeniable: the tyrant bear wasn't just sent flying, it was crushed?

What happened?

Looking at Ling Bai, Law felt not only shock, but also a barrage of questions.

Who the hell is this guy?

"Shichibukai? No, he's not."

Ling Bai shook his head, then pointed to the already-paralyzed Pacifista smoking not far in front of him. "The World Government's latest weapon, a super weapon based on the Tyrant Bear and using Kizaru's ability as the attack method."

"Pacifista."

"Pacifista?"

Law wasn't the only one surprised; so was Crocodile.

Ling Bai clearly knew more than they did.

"Who are you?"

Seeing a Pacifista neutralized, Sentomaru was terrified. After all, Pacifistas were incredibly powerful. He knew very well that even the current Supernovas would have difficulty dealing with them. However, when Ling Bai appeared, the Pacifistas seemed vulnerable!

Sento8 was dumbfounded, but then he saw the figures behind Ling Bai.

"Sand Crocodile! Shiryu of the Rain! And there's one more... how is it possible! The Devil's descendant, Douglas Bullet!"

"Impel Down jailbreak!"

Sentomaru's eyes widened in disbelief, his heart pounding with turmoil.

Wait, there were also three Celestial Dragons in tow behind them.

The three Celestial Dragons behind Ling Bai all looked bruised and battered. Ling Bai had just woken them up. During their fierce resistance, Ling Bai had beaten them violently. Compared to Luffy's punch, Ling Bai's beating was barbaric.

After all, as a time traveler, Ling Bai had always viewed this world with detachment, almost like a god. He didn't care about the social hierarchies of this world.

After the brutal beating, the Celestial Dragons no longer dared to be arrogant. Their hoods were blown off, and now they were forced to breathe the 'lower world' air they considered filthy.

This situation made Sentomaru's scalp tingle.

"Didn't Straw Hat Luffy fight the Celestial Dragons?"

Sentomaru confronted them, but it was Ling Bai who had dealt with the Celestial Dragons, and they were clearly terrified of him. They couldn't believe what they had just been through, but the bruises and swollen faces spoke for themselves.

"PX-2, PX-3, attack them!"

Disregarding everything else, Sentomaru directly gave the order, and two identical Pacifistas immediately charged forward.

Whoosh!

But in that moment, Shiryu of the Rain made his move. His speed was as fast as lightning. As he rushed forward, he drew his demonic sword, Thunderstorm.

Only two sharp cracks echoed, followed by two bone-jarring explosions. In Law's sight, the supposedly powerful Pacifista detonated mid-air!

These Pacifistas are demonstrably vulnerable to Shiryu. Remember, these weapons are only effective against average, non-exceptional pirates.

Shiryu of the Rain, a former Impel Down ace, naturally boasts immense power.

"Shiryu of the Rain!"

"You truly betrayed the World Government!"

Sentomaru reeled in shock, his anger simmering.

But Shiryu remained silent. In a flash, he materialized before Sentomaru, unleashing a pre-meditated strike. A bloodthirsty aura emanated from his demonic blade as it surged towards Sentomaru.

Sentomaru could only raise his battleaxe defensively, meeting the attack with a resounding clang, followed by a sickening shatter.

Sentomaru's battleaxe - cleaved in two!

"You lack the standing to judge me," Shiryu uttered coldly.

Boom!

The colossal impact sent Sentomaru flying, his corpulent form resembling a ragdoll flung across the distance.

Just then, Sentomaru, lies crushed by Shiryu of the Rain!

The power disparity is self-evident.

Ignoring the stunned onlookers, Ling Bai and his comrades readied their plan.

Their objective: reach the Sabaody Archipelago's main square and behead the Celestial Dragons!

This location, as depicted in the original story, served as the viewing point for the live broadcast of the Paramount War.

Here, Ling Bai intends to enact an act of unprecedented terror!

No one before him, nor anyone after, will dare attempt such a feat. Even if others consider it, it is Ling Bai who will see it through!

By now, the three Celestial Dragons trembled uncontrollably. Earlier, Ling Bai had rudely awakened them and disregarded their Celestial Dragon authority, resorting to brutal violence. They grasped the horrifying truth: some individuals viewed them not as human beings, but as expendable swine!

The plight of the three Celestial Dragons was nothing short of woeful.

Meanwhile, Luffy and his crew, preoccupied with a Pacifista, remained oblivious to the events unfolding at the port. A warship's arrival signaled the intrusion of a yellow flash that tore through the void at an alarming speed. The next instant, a thunderous explosion rocked the entire Sabaody Archipelago!

Admiral Kizaru had arrived.