Chapter 69: Sengoku and Garp are on the Saboady?

'Bang!'

At that moment, in Marine Headquarters, Marineford, a brand-new desk was shattered once again.

Hammons William, his face ashen with rage, clenched his fists tightly, seething with fury. "Fallen Angel El—"

"That damned brat... I won't let you get away with this!!"

He never expected this. El had just attacked G-5 Fortress, and instead of retreating, the audacious rogue went on to assault G-1 Fortress directly. And now, with the Celestial Dragons being attacked, William couldn't help but wonder if these incidents were connected to El.

After all, the Lunarians had a deep, complicated grudge against the World Government. For centuries, the World Government had issued orders to hunt down and exterminate the remaining members of the Lunarian race. Knowing El's brazen and lawless nature, it wasn't far-fetched to think he could be behind the kidnapping or even murder of the Celestial Dragons, retaliating directly against the World Government.

"Fleet Admiral William, what should we do now?" The young ensign next to him, drenched in cold sweat, braced himself and asked cautiously.

Earlier, G-5 Fortress had been attacked by Fallen Angel El, and communication had been cut off. They hadn't even had time to send someone to investigate when, less than two hours later, G-1 Fortress, located at the entrance to the New World and far from G-5, was also assaulted by El. His speed was simply terrifying.

At the same time, the Celestial Dragons had been kidnapped on the Sabaody Archipelago, and one of them had already been killed. Admiral Hark was needed to handle the situation, as the higher-ups had ordered the Celestial Dragons' rescue at any cost and the capture of the bold criminals. There was no way he could be sent to the New World.

"That's right..."

William rubbed his temples as a thought came to mind. "Aren't Sengoku and Garp on vacation at Sabaody Archipelago?"

The ensign paused before replying uncertainly, "I think they were planning to head there earlier today. I overheard them chatting, arm-in-arm, about going to Sabaody Archipelago."

The "Sengoku" and "Garp" mentioned by the Fleet Admiral were both rising stars in the Navy, known for their remarkable talents. Despite their youth, their potential rivaled that of a young Admiral Steel Bone Kong.

Sengoku, also known as "Sengoku The Buddha," had a rare Mythical Zoan ability and was already famous for his strategic brilliance. Garp, dubbed "Iron Fist," was a formidable fighter, excelling in martial arts and Armament Haki, despite lacking a Devil Fruit ability. Though young and lacking in accolades, their strength was undeniable, making them promising future admirals.

"Immediately cancel their vacation and send them to Island 1," William ordered without hesitation. "Tell Rear Admiral Sengoku to take command from Rear Admiral Mace. His priority is the safety of the Celestial Dragons, but he must ensure the criminals don't escape!"

Compared to Mace, the average commander of the Sabaody Archipelago Marine branch, Sengoku had far more potential in terms of both intelligence and power, making him a better choice to command the island's Marines until Admiral Hark arrived with reinforcements.

"Yes, sir!"

…

"Hurry—"

"Surround Island 1!"

"We've confirmed the criminals are hiding inside the auction house!"

"Make sure they don't escape!"

"Ensure the safety of the Celestial Dragons!"

Before long, the Marines stationed on the Sabaody Archipelago had mobilized, rushing toward Island 1 after receiving orders from Marine Headquarters. The heavily armed Marines stormed through the streets, causing panic as residents and tourists scrambled to get out of their way.

Reports from undercover CP agents had already reached the Marines, detailing suspicious activity at the auction house. The Marines wasted no time surrounding the building in full force.

"Mirror World!"

Inside the auction house, under the surprised gazes of Linlin, Nef, Moss, the Three-eye girl Lillian, and others, Barry held up a mirror. The mirror quickly expanded, revealing the Mirror World in front of them.

"Crawl inside and stay put. Don't move!" Nef commanded.

The Celestial Dragons, trembling in terror and restrained by both their slave collars and the green rings created by Nef's Pet-Pet Fruit, reluctantly crawled into the Mirror World.

"You all go in too. Hide inside and keep an eye on those Celestial Dragons. The upcoming battle isn't something you're ready to handle yet!" Linlin stood up, addressing the newly freed slaves, including Lillian and the mermaid girl Ily.

"Wait, the sedative is wearing off! I can help too!" Lillian protested, wanting to contribute. Her three eyes scanned the area, and she pointed outside. "There are over two thousand presences surrounding us, but none stronger than me..."

As a natural user of Observation Haki, Lillian could accurately sense the presence of those on the island, immediately detecting the large number of people converging on the auction house.

"Mamamama~ Your Observation Haki is quite impressive..." Linlin praised, patting Lillian's shoulder. "But those are just the local Marines, and their commander is only a measly rear admiral. This is just the appetizer. The real fight is yet to come."

Though Linlin was only thirteen, her monstrous abilities, including her Mythical Zoan Vampire form and near-invincible defense, made her almost unkillable. Even if a Marine admiral arrived, she wouldn't fear them. Though an admiral might be able to suppress her, they wouldn't be able to kill her.

"We understand your desire to prove yourself, but it's too early for that," Nef added, smiling.

"But..."

Before Lillian could say anything more, Linlin grabbed her and tossed her into the Mirror World.

"Mamamama~ If you want to help, remember how powerless you feel now and train harder. You're not strong enough yet!" Linlin waved dismissively, leaving Lillian to reflect on her weakness.

After all the slaves entered the Mirror World, the mirror shrunk back down, and Barry handed it to Linlin. Another mirror was given to Moss, who entered the Mirror World, ready to assist.

"Air Door!" Uthan pressed into the air, opening a portal to a green alternate space where the outside world could still be seen.

"Mamamama~ Too bad we can't trap others inside this thing," Linlin remarked.

"Don't joke around. The space won't hold for long..." Uthan sighed. "Besides, my range for moving through the space is only about 500 meters right now."

"Alright, let's head out!" Uthan and Moss entered the space, ready to move.

"Time to warm up!" Linlin stretched, her curvaceous figure on full display, licking her lips in excitement. "Mamamama~ I can't wait!"

"Wait, Oars. You don't need to help with Marineford. Uthan and Moss have that covered," Rock appeared, having just scouted outside. "I've received intelligence from Sally. There's a slight complication. We'll need your help."

"Oh?" Linlin and the others paused, curious.

"Two of the Navy's brightest stars, Sengoku and Garp, are vacationing on this island," Rock explained, burning a piece of paper. "They may come to interfere."