Ohara

A few days later, in the middle of the West Blue Sea, ten large warships sent by the Marines could be seen.

Their objective? Destroy the island of scholars, Ohara!

Several years ago, they had already encountered these people on excursions conducting dangerous research for the government, not only seeking information in historical monuments but also the Poneglyphs.

In the approaching Buster Call to the island, there were five Vice Admirals. The most notable among them were:

Vice Admiral Aokiji

Vice Admiral Akainu

On the flagship's bow, Vice Admiral Aokiji lounged casually on a deck chair, resting.

Standing at a towering 298 CM, he made most soldiers look like dwarfs.

"That fool Saul shouldn't have done that... risking his life for that woman," Aokiji reflected in his mind. His best friend, Saul, had fled after rescuing Nico Olvia from the Marines, one of the main problems in Ohara.

Footsteps approached him, and another enormous muscular figure appeared. Short hair, square face, and cloaked in a hood, it was the future Fleet Admiral Akainu.

Akainu: "Hmp, you're too relaxed, Kuzan. Remember, this mission is crucial for us; it'll be a significant step toward our promotion to Admiral."

Aokiji: "Ararara, I didn't think you were the type to want to rise quickly. Besides, what's wrong with being just a Vice Admiral?"

Akainu: "I must ascend to expand my justice; all pirates and criminals must die without exception!"

Both continued exchanging words until Akainu departed for his own ship. In a few minutes, they would reach Ohara. In the distance, the great Tree of Knowledge could already be seen.

In Ohara, the current leader of CP9, 'Spandine,' had just requested the Buster Call after assassinating scholar Clover. He had also captured Nico Olvia.

Spandine: 'Kukuku, this will secure me a position even better than the one I have now. Soon, I'll be promoted to CP0!'

"Mama! It's you, mama!" Suddenly, a voice echoed in the distance, and Nico Olvia recognized that voice—it was Robin, her daughter!

*Boom*

*Boom*

Explosions reverberated on the island, marking the beginning of the Buster Call.

Spandine: "Tsk, let's go quickly! She'll die anyway!"

Spandine and his men rushed to their ship.

Olvia, on the other hand, ran to Robin and gave her a tearful motherly hug.

Olvia: "I'm sorry, Robin... all of this... it's my fault; you had to go through a horrible life."

*Sniffles*

Overwhelmed by emotion, Robin couldn't even speak. Saul appeared behind both of them, surprised by the situation.

Olvia was surprised to see him on the island, but quickly thought of a plan to save her beloved daughter.

Olvia: "Saul, please take Robin away."

Saul: "Olvia... you?"

Olvia: "Don't worry; I still have some matters to attend to on this island."

Saul understood and took Robin to escape.

Inside the library, the surviving scholars intended to throw the books into the water, while the agents tried to burn them. Suddenly, a tall figure entered through the door, dressed in a cloak and a mask—it was Johan!

Johan: "Excuse me, gentlemen, but I can't allow you to do something so foolish. Hehehe."

In an instant, he waved his hand and sent water bullets that pierced the skulls of the scholars and agents.

Without wasting time and with patience, he began selecting the most important books from the library.

"I could have done this at any time, but I want to take advantage of my position a little longer. This was the perfect opportunity."

After collecting hundreds of kilograms of books and objects in his inventory and selecting the most important ones, the Tree of Knowledge finally began to fall.

Johan: "Alright, I only need 'that person' now. I'm sorry, Dragon and Vegapunk, but when you arrive on the island, you'll be surprised not to find these books, hehehe."

Saul rammed a Marine ship into some soldiers and continued running until he reached the end of the island. However, he was suddenly attacked by Aokiji, who stopped his movements by freezing his feet.

Saul: "Kuzan, please... is this really okay with you?"

Aokiji: "These archaeologists knew what they were getting into and understood the consequences. Don't blame me for that. If it's for the sake of the world, it's necessary."

*Boom*

Everyone turned their gaze to the sea, seeing the refugee ship completely destroyed. The warship that had fired belonged to Vice Admiral Akainu.

Aokiji: "Tsk, that idiot!"

Taking advantage of the commotion, Saul attempted to escape again but was halted by an ice lance that pierced his chest.

*Cough*

*Cough*

Saul: "Is this how the Marines operate, Kuzan? Is this the justice we offer to the world?"

Aokiji understood what he meant, and his heart sank as he repeatedly heard Saul's words. However, wanting to finish his mission once and for all, he launched another attack on the giant, slowly freezing him.

Saul: "Dereshishishi... live, Robin, live!"

Robin, in tears, ran away. Aokiji contemplated the recent events. Suddenly, his Haki detected a strong presence watching him. He turned his gaze, and above a tree, there was a suspicious figure with a mask and a cloak.

'How strange, I can't detect their appearance... are they using Haki to counter mine? Wait a minute, that person seems to be the one who appeared in the archipelago a few days ago, but what are they doing here? Furthermore, they look different from the image I saw.'

Johan: "Farewells with comrades are bitter, don't you think, Aokiji? Or should I say, Kuzan?" Hearing this, Aokiji's heart skipped a beat—how did this person know his real name? Only a handful of people knew his true name.

Aokiji: "I don't know what your intentions are, but this isn't the right place. Leave if you don't want... to be arrested!"

Aokiji's arm turned into ice.

Johan: "Ohhh... how scary." Johan had intended to kill a Vice Admiral here to claim the bounty from the system, but the only one alone was Kuzan. It would be a waste to assassinate him now, so he decided to do it in the future when he became an Admiral. Currently, he was confident enough to easily kill a Vice Admiral and even give an Admiral a run for their money.

'Hmm, I'll have a friendly little fight to test my newfound strength. I have no problem fighting since my identity hasn't been exposed. Basil must have surely found Robin on the other side of the island.'

Johan began gathering water around him, forming a whirlpool larger than a ship. Aokiji, on the other hand, turned the entire area into ice.

*Boom*

*Boom*

Explosions echoed throughout the island, providing a stark contrast to the confrontation of these individuals amidst the fiery chaos.