Chapter 115: Kizaru Debuts, Momousagi's Choice

In the air, a streak of blood spilled into the sea.

CP0 looked at his chest in disbelief.

A famous sword had pierced through his chest, and in just an instant, it shattered his heart!

But... how is that possible!

His Tekkai, even among the entire CP0 team, was one of the top techniques!

Why does it now feel as fragile as paper, easily broken!?

Damn it!

Puff—

A mouthful of blood spurted out, and the body of the CP0 team leader quickly fell into the sea.

"Facing my sword and daring to use Tekkai to block it, you die without complaint!"

Momousagi coldly stared at the fallen CP0 team leader, a hint of irony flashing in her beautiful eyes.

A mere CP0 dared to block her sword!

Who doesn't die?

Even Shiro's swordsmanship was originally taught by her!

Boom—

After killing the CP0 team leader, Momousagi didn't dare hesitate.

Compared to the CP0 leader, Tokikake was the real threat.

Beneath his sleazy and casual appearance hid powerful strength.

Momousagi seized the opportunity, swinging a powerful slash that cut a gap in the enemy's encirclement.

Immediately, she led her subordinates to break through.

As long as she could reach her predetermined location, she could return to the first half of the Grand Line. If Shiro could pick her up, everything would be resolved.

As Admiral candidate Tokikake recovered from the 'Blowing Kiss,' Momousagi had already begun to lead her forces to break through.

This infuriated him.

Damn, getting fooled by something as simple as a kiss?

Because of a moment's delay, the situation shifted rapidly, and Momousagi had already led most of her subordinates out of the encirclement.

At this point, Tokikake could only reorganize his forces and prepare to pursue.

But Momousagi felt a brief sense of relief.

Breaking through the encirclement was already a victory.

Next, it was a battle of speed.

"Full speed ahead! Fire the cannons to block their pursuit!"

Whoosh—

Boom—

Just as Momousagi gave the order, a beam of light descended from the sky, blasting the battleship where she stood.

In an instant, the beam exploded, sinking the entire ship.

Momousagi and her surviving subordinates quickly transferred to another battleship.

Standing against the wind at the ship's prow was a golden figure!

"Yo~ Gion, you really managed to break through the encirclement. How scary~"

"Looks like that Tokikake guy wasn't your match after all~"

The newcomer was none other than Admiral Kizaru!

"It's you! Damn, with all three Admirals leaving Marine Headquarters at the same time, isn't G-1 afraid of being attacked?"

Momousagi looked at Kizaru, her expression instantly tense.

If it were just Tokikake and a few CP0 agents, she still had a chance to escape.

But with Kizaru's arrival, all her escape routes were blocked!

One of the fastest men in the world, Kizaru's strength was not something she could overcome.

Not to mention Tokikake and his fleet.

This time, luck was not on her side!

Marine Headquarters was bold indeed.

Despite the recent losses from the War, with Aokiji and Akainu battling for the position of Fleet Admiral in Punk Hazard, they dared to send Kizaru on a mission.

Weren't they afraid of an attack from any of the Emperors?

"Who knows, it's such a headache. It's an order from the World Government. Sengoku the Buddha can't do anything about it, and there's no extra pay. This mission is just boring!"

Kizaru answered Momousagi's question nonchalantly.

Except for his earlier attack that sank a battleship, the Admiral didn't seem interested in advancing.

But as long as he stood there, Momousagi's forces didn't dare to act rashly.

After all, this was one of the Navy's highest powers, an Admiral!

Meanwhile, Tokikake quickly led his fleet to catch up, re-encircling Momousagi's forces.

Momousagi knew she couldn't make any sudden moves and watched as her fleet fell back into the encirclement.

Now, it wasn't just about escaping with a few subordinates—she herself was trapped.

Unless Kizaru showed extreme leniency.

But the likelihood of that was slim.

Even if he did, Tokikake would be there to stop them.

"Yo, Admiral Borsalino, thanks for helping me stop my girlfriend!"

As his battleship approached, Tokikake waved at Kizaru with a playful grin.

"Oh~"

Kizaru looked at Momousagi with a mock-surprised expression.

Ignoring Tokikake's harassment, Momousagi swung her sword, but Tokikake blocked it.

"Gion, in this situation, you should just give up and surrender!"

"If you keep resisting, you'll only cause more unnecessary casualties!"

As his battleship drew closer, Tokikake continued his persuasion.

This wasn't just empty words; it was the harsh truth.

With Kizaru's arrival, the outcome was sealed!

On this sea, who could rescue Momousagi and her fleet now?

No one, he was sure.

And even if someone could, they wouldn't appear here.

Momousagi's expression tightened, regret flashing in her eyes.

Shiro had tried to persuade her, but she insisted nothing would go wrong.

But now…

Sigh.

If she were to die here, that kid would surely be sad and angry.

Hopefully, he wouldn't do anything reckless for her.

"The World Government wants to use me against Shiro, using a former Admiral candidate as bait, treating the entire Navy like tools and slaves."

"With a Navy like this, I, Gion, resign without regret!"

"One day, Shiro will stand atop the sea, and I will be remembered by the world!"

At that moment, Momousagi brandished her sword, her expression resolute.

In the astonished eyes of Tokikake and Kizaru, she took a step forward, forcing Kizaru back and then placing her sword against her neck.

"Shiro, this is my final act for you!"

A tear fell from her beautiful face.

Momousagi's determination was clear—she would not become bait for the World Government against Shiro.

She would rather die.

Boom—

Just as Tokikake and Kizaru noticed something was wrong and tried to intervene, waves surged between the ships, and a high-tech submarine burst from the sea, crackling with thunder.

Momousagi stopped.

Her eyes filled with surprise and emotion.

Because that kid...

Had come!

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