Chapter 122

Dressrosa, Land of Love, Passion and Fairies.

Today was supposed to be the most ordinary day, no one thought that everything could change very soon. Clear sky, beautiful weather, warm summer breeze, everything was as usual. The country has been in relative peace for the past ten years. Donquixote Doflamingo overthrew the mad king Riku and became the new ruler of the state. People accepted him, there were even those who idolized him. Few knew the truth about the events of ten years ago, and those who did know were either dead or turned into toys with the help of the devil fruit. It was not even possible to assume that this country is ruled by an evil usurper, a pirate guilty of a tragedy that happened ten years ago. People enjoyed life, looked well-fed and happy. Life in the country was in full swing and nothing boded trouble ... But at one moment everything changed, the clear sky was covered with black clouds, the warm breeze turned cold. The animals in the forests began to hide in their shelters, and the people in the country felt the approach of something unimaginable.

Donquixote Doflamingo, sitting in his castle, felt the danger, today he did not smile as usual. His instincts, which developed over the years, told him only one thing - to run!

He could not understand what was happening, Kaido decided to cut all ties with him? No, it was impossible ... Jack had just picked up the fruit, it was pointless. Who is this ...

After giving the order to all family members to be ready, Shichibukai began to wait, he could not just run away, run because of some premonition? Nonsense! Whoever it is, he will regret if he interferes in his affairs. Kaido was behind him, who in their right mind would dare provoke him?

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A few days ago. Grand Line, Whiskey Peak neighborhood.

Not far from the cactus-like island, there were several sentinel ships. These ships surrounded a small sloop. The ship was unremarkable, but its flag ...

- Hina, this flag, is it them?

The pink-haired girl blew out cigarette smoke and nodded.

"Yes, that's their flag, but here's the ship…" Reconnaissance reported that the pirates were heading towards Reverse Mountain with this flag. Now they are here ...

Not long ago, the Marines received a report of pirates heading from the East Blue to the Grand Line. They could have ignored it, because pirates come to Paradise almost every day, but this case was unique. This time around, the pirates crossing Reverse Mountain were no ordinary thugs, their flag was known to every Marines around the world. Over the past two years, even the most worthless private knew exactly what the Blood Star Pirates' flag looked like. Of course, everyone knew that these pirates simply could not be in this part of the ocean, but the marines could not ignore this. Even if they are their allies, they must be destroyed.

The two nearest Rear Admirals set off to intercept. Newly promoted to this rank, Hina, nicknamed "The Black Cage," is a young girl with pretty good abilities. And already more experienced, wearing the rear admiral's cloak for more than one year, a tall man named Catacombo. One Rear Admiral would have been enough to destroy simple novices, but the Marines did not want to risk it. But they also did not want to waste their forces in vain, they knew for sure that the Blood Star pirates simply could not be here. Therefore, send two officers here for reconnaissance and, if necessary, to eliminate the impostors.

There were few people on the small pirate ship, only two girls, who weren't particularly worried about being surrounded by the Marines. Nami lay on a sun lounger and sunbathed, sipping a cocktail. Aliya was not far away and was reading a book in the shade. They did not care at all that the two rear admirals were very close, ready to rush into battle.

At that moment, a loud voice was heard from one of the sentinel ships:

- Pirates! You are surrounded! Give up!

Nami lowered her glasses and looked at the ship from which they were shouting. It was ten times larger than the sloop on which the girls were sailing. The difference was like between a cat and a mouse, but the girl did not even flinch, but simply grinned:

- Get out, if you have not noticed our flag, then I advise you to look again and think about whether it is worth getting in the way.

The Black Cage immediately recognized the girl:

"Are you ... Are you Nami, Ghost Cat?"

- Since you know who I am, I advise you to leave, with such weak forces you shouldn't even think about our capture.

Hearing the girl's words, the second rear admiral, standing next to Khina, growled:

- How dare you damn pirate ?! Do you think this pathetic flag will protect you ?! Who are you without your captain ?!

- Catacombo calm down, you shouldn't ... - Hina didn't have time to finish, as all her senses screamed about danger. All she managed to do was dodge ...

*BOOM!*

The huge Marine ship staggered and the tall Rear Admiral was literally driven face-first into the deck. He did not even have time to understand and react and was instantly incapacitated. All the Marines around were amazed, and the Black Cage looked with fear towards the body of the comrade officer. At this moment, in front of everyone, as if out of nothing, a beautiful, tall, red-haired girl materialized. Her leg was on the rear admiral's head driven into the deck, and in her right hand was a long staff that lay on her shoulder. The girl looked around the marines and grinned:

- I may not be strong as a captain, but my strength is more than enough to send you all to the bottom, so I repeat ... Get out, or go to feed the fish!

Pretty shocked, Hina brought her breathing back to normal and nodded, then looked at the other marines and shouted:

- We are leaving!

Nami grinned and disappeared. Literally a moment later, she reappeared on the lounger with a cocktail in her hands. Alia during all this time did not take her eyes off the book, as if what was happening around was in the order of things and did not matter at all.

The Marines were very fast, it took just a few minutes and they cleared the way for a small pirate ship. When the sloop had gone far away, Hina breathed out:

- She is not even the strongest in the team, but she has such strength, what can we say about their captain ... It looks like we were lucky today ... - The sentinel knew for sure that if Nami wanted to destroy them, then they would not have had a chance. Therefore, it was pointless to argue and try to interfere with them. Putting her feelings in order, the girl looked at the still lying rear admiral and gave the order:

- Take him to the infirmary, just let me know ... But no, Hina will inform herself.

At the same time, on the small ship of Nami and Alia.

The blonde put down her book and asked:

- Did we stop? I heard some noise.

Nami chuckled:

"Don't worry, just little fellow travelers.

Alia smiled sweetly and asked again:

"Are you sure he'll be there?"

Nami glanced at the Eternal Pose, whose arrow pointed to the direction the ship was heading, and nodded:

- You must have read the newspaper, now he is a real rich man, I just can't leave it like that. He owes him ... - Saying this, the girl's eyes sparkled brightly, and she smiled slyly.

Alya shook her head:

- You just need more gold, we are not going there for this, the three of us will be safer to get to Dressrosa.

Nami waved her hand:

"Yes, I know, I hope he doesn't swim away like Sanji. Robin does not know where, and Mor and Zoro ... In any case, I have long wanted to go there.

The blonde nodded and stood up saying:

- Okay, we shouldn't light up ahead of time, I'll go and cook something.