Chapter 85 – Vast forests outside

"I can't believe the Navy has come knocking on our door," Carina activated the Yae Miko template, transforming into a fox maiden wrapped in thunderous power, and hurried towards where Arton was located. Concern was evident in her eyes.

"Don't worry, Carina," Uta reassured her as she also harnessed the power of Elizabeth Bathory, talking as they hurried along. "Arton will be fine. He is the captain I acknowledge after all. Plus, don't forget, he's really strong. Look at this photo, this vice admiral from the Navy is clearly under Arton's control."

"That's true, but why don't we feel any vibrations from the fight?" Carina frowned. "Could it be that this vice admiral is just too weak?"

"She might also be a holder of the diary," Carina speculated. "Perhaps she intended to approach Arton in a more peaceful manner. It seems Arton recognized her and took her down with some method. Maybe he used Tsunade's powers."

"Don't forget, Tsunade is an amazing medical ninja," Uta added. "Aside from what we saw on the screen, she definitely possesses other skills. Perhaps Gion's current state has something to do with these powers."

"That makes sense. You always manage to think of so much so quickly, Uta." Carina admired.

"You're just too worried about Arton," Uta teased. "That's why you didn't think of it."

"Seriously, how can you tell I've fallen for Arton?" Carina pouted upon hearing Uta's remark.

"Probably, it's just affection developing over time, hehe. Alright, let's hurry over," Uta urged, increasing her pace towards Arton's location.

"Wait, you need to explain that to me, Uta!" Carina stomped her foot and dashed after Uta, her figure blurring into an afterimage.

[The consequences of meeting with Garp are far from over.]

[Now, the vice admiral of the Navy known as the 'Pink Rabbit' Gion has come looking.]

[And she even wants me to join the Navy?]

[Who doesn't know I'm the man who's going to turn the Celestial Dragons on their head? To think they want me to join the Navy and then serve as a dog for the Celestial Dragons]

[What a joke, am I a man who would serve as a dog for the Celestial Dragons?]

[Well, in fact, the world does not yet know that I plan to overthrow the Celestial Dragons.]

Belo Betty: "No, many people now know you have such intentions."

Koala: "If you want to overthrow the Celestial Dragons, join our Revolutionary Army! We can do it together!"

Boa Hancock: "Hmph, I'd like to see if you're just all talk."

[Just a Pink Rabbit trying to seduce me with beauty tricks. Am I the kind of man who falls for such strategies?]

[And they even want me to be a pimp, saying that if I join the Navy, they'll introduce me to beautiful female marines!]

[Well, I am indeed influenced by beauty tricks.]

[But although I'm indeed interested in the Sadi, Domino, Kujaku, Doll, Hibari, Hina, Tashigi, and even Gion herself...]

[It doesn't mean I'd give up my vengeance just to meet these women.]

[Moreover, there are only a few female marines in my doujinshis; there are far more non-marines.]

[From this perspective, I don't need to give up the vast forests outside just for these few female marines.]

Boa Hancock: "This man is still so annoying."

Charlotte Smoothie: "Interesting, Sadi, Domino, Kujaku are the ones in the Navy who might have a diary copy?"

Black Maria: "If we could capture these female marines and present them as gifts to Arton, would he be willing to join the Beasts Pirates?"

Stussy: "This could be interesting, there might be a craze to capture these female marines."

Sadi: "So many in the Navy have a diary copy? I need to find a way to contact them."

Kujaku: "So, Vice Admiral Gion has a dairy too, along with Doll and Hina. Who is Hibari? Perhaps a new marine recruit?"

Hibari: "Wow, Arton finally mentioned my name. And Vice Admiral Doll has a diary too, I wonder if she's watching it."

Doll: "Of course, I'm watching, Hibari. You're not just a new recruit today; you'll train under me from now on. Together, we'll contact the female marines Arton has mentioned."

Hibari: "Yes, Vice Admiral Doll! What about Vice Admiral Gion, what should we do?"

Doll: "She's too far away, we can only hope she can handle it on her own."

***

Gion widened her eyes as she observed Arton's now iconic appearance, instantly connecting it to Tsunade.

"So, Arton had been merged with Kaya from the start?" she wondered. "Is my inability to control my body also due to one of Tsunade's abilities?"

Gion furrowed her brow in thought. Despite knowing she had been drugged, she still approached Arton, not without precautions.

She believed that even if drugged, getting physically close to Arton would allow her to subdue him if a conflict arose. Afterward, she could gradually persuade the subdued Arton to join the Navy.

In the worst case, she could detain Arton to prevent his power from being used by pirates.

However, what Gion hadn't anticipated was failing to guard against Arton effectively. When Arton's hand nearly touched her waist, she sharply felt something off and instinctively dodged backwards. Nonetheless, Arton's hand managed to touch her unguarded waist.

Subsequently, an electric shock passed from Arton's hand, quickly spreading throughout Gion's body. After that, she found herself unable to control her body freely.

"Are you planning to kill me, Arton?" Gion tried to manage her body, asking half-seriously.

"It would be a shame to kill you," Arton replied, holding his sword and stroking his chin as he stood in front of her. "After all, you're also one of the heroines."

"Heroine?" Gion raised an eyebrow, immediately recalling her own doujinshis.

"You don't need to understand," Arton waved off, continuing, "It would indeed be a pity to kill you. How about I lock you up and have you dance for me daily? You do have considerable talent in performing. It would be a nice pastime for me to watch your performances."

Arton finished with a slight smile on his face.

"That sounds quite dangerous, Arton," Gion sighed, muttering under her breath.

The next moment, her body burst forth, launching a piercing punch directly at Arton's face. Arton frowned, his sword swiftly intercepting Gion's punch.

Boom!

A loud crash resonated as a powerful shockwave spread from the center of Arton and Gion, sending the room's furniture into disarray.

"You can still move freely after being hit by my [Disruptive Surge]?" Arton remarked, holding off Gion's powerful punches with his blade, impressed by her resilience. "Truly, a Vice Admiral of the Navy does have some skills."

"So, the technique that makes my brain's commands completely opposite to my limbs' actions is called [Disruptive Surge], huh?" Gion mused with a slight smile. "Had I not experienced it firsthand, I would never have believed such a technique existed in this world."

"Though you've countered my technique, your body is still in a weakened state, right?" Arton asked. "Gion, do you really want to fight me?" Be careful, or I might just tie you up and have you perform exclusively for me on my ship."

After speaking, Arton's fist fiercely targeted Gion's abdomen. Gion, seeing this, quickly gathered armament Haki in her other hand and reached out to grab Arton's punch.

However, as soon as their fist and palm touched, Gion's body was sent flying through the front door of Usopp's house.

"Seems I still can't control my body properly," Gion thought ruefully as she flew out. "And this power, it really is strong."

Her mind recalled scenes from Arton's diary of Tsunade demonstrating immense strength. "Indeed, Arton and Kaya's fusion allows them to harness Tsunade's abilities, and Arton uses Tsunade's power even more effectively than Kaya does."

"Currently, Arton should also be capable of using Tsunade's [Creation Rebirth: Hundred Healings Jutsu]. If that's the case, fighting in my current state will be troublesome."

"However, since Arton and Kaya are using Tsunade's template through fusion, Kaya must also be consuming her stamina. Given how often Arton mentions Kaya's name in his diary, she shouldn't be very strong right now. Otherwise, she would have been able to handle Kuro herself."

"So, if I can just hold on until Kaya's stamina is depleted, Arton won't be able to use Tsunade's power. That might be my chance to capture him."

"The problem is, those two," Gion thought as she saw Uta and Carina, who were rapidly approaching, and Arton, who was stepping out of the house with his sword.

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