Chapter 76: Tsuru's in Danger

"Crack... crack..."

"Bang... bang..."

On the chaotic battlefield, bullets, shells, and rockets were fired relentlessly at Rock of the Longleg Tribe and the Fish-Man, Jien, detonating amidst a thick cloud of smoke.

"Storm Leg: Full Sever!"

Without warning, a massive, arc-shaped slash tore through the air, slicing forward with devastating force.

"Ahhh..." Numerous Marines and CP agents screamed as they were cut in half. A towering tree was cleanly severed, leaving a smooth, chilling cut.

"That guy..." Tsuru, who was engaged in battle with Nef, narrowed her eyes in shock. From the smoke emerged a monstrous figure resembling a humanoid flea.

"Is that... a flea?" Tsuru was astonished. She hadn't expected Rock, the Longleg Tribe fighter, to be a Devil Fruit user, capable of such powerful slashes while also mastering the Six Powers.

"Heh, you've got a sharp eye to recognize his hybrid form so quickly," Nef smiled, flinging two pet rings toward Tsuru, trying to trap her. "Rock is a user of the Insect-Insect Fruit, Model: Flea. The Longleg Tribe is already known for their incredible leg strength, and with the Flea form's enhanced jumping power, his leg techniques are greatly amplified."

"His strength ranks among the top in the Fallen Angel Pirates!"

Thanks to her Devil Fruit powers, Nef had no intention of engaging Tsuru in close combat. Her hands glowed green as she continuously threw pet rings at Tsuru from a distance, shifting her position to stay clear of direct confrontation.

"Fallen Angel Pirates?" Tsuru dodged the green rings, her eyes widening in disbelief. "You're one of Fallen Angel El's subordinates?"

Tsuru was familiar with the notorious Fallen Angel Pirates. Their captain, Fallen Angel El, had a bounty of six hundred million berries at the age of nine. Even Admiral Steel Bone Kong, their superior, had once suffered a major defeat at El's hands.

Years ago, when Steel Bone Kong was still a candidate for admiral and commander of the G-11 base, he had underestimated El, nearly losing his entire fleet in a battle with the young Lunarian.

"Heh, surprised, aren't you?" Nef laughed. By now, the Fallen Angel Pirates no longer needed to hide their identity. With their captain already in action, there was no fear of revealing themselves to the Marines.

"What's your purpose in attacking the Celestial Dragons?" Tsuru's expression grew serious as she locked eyes with Nef. If they were indeed members of the Fallen Angel Pirates, their attack on the Celestial Dragons couldn't just be revenge against the World Government. It had to be part of a larger, more strategic plan.

"I've heard you're quite the strategist, being the brains of the Marines' 'Trio.' Why don't you try guessing?" Nef taunted with a sly grin, gesturing toward the Marines and CP agents she had already ensnared with her pet rings.

"Grab her!" she commanded.

"Damn it…"

"We can't control our bodies!"

"Rear Admiral Tsuru, look out!"

The Marines and CP agents, now under Nef's control, charged at Tsuru, despite their own shock and frustration.

'Whoosh!'

Tsuru swiftly evaded their attacks, but her gaze remained locked on Nef, growing more wary. "So, it really is the Pet-Pet Fruit," she muttered to herself, recalling details from the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia. She had already suspected Nef's abilities and was careful to avoid direct contact with the green rings.

"Rear Admiral Tsuru, we're sorry! We can't stop ourselves!" the controlled Marines and agents cried as they continued their assault, unable to resist Nef's command.

"Storm Leg!"

Suddenly, the sound of rushing air filled the battlefield. A figure, laughing wildly, dashed toward Tsuru, unleashing a barrage of leg attacks that seemed to tear the very air apart.

"Paper Art!" Tsuru's face paled as she skillfully weaved through the storm of kicks like a sheet of paper in the wind, avoiding each strike with incredible grace. However, Rock's flea-enhanced strength and speed were overwhelming.

"Sorry, but we're not fighting alone!" Nef sneered from a distance, throwing another pair of green rings toward Tsuru.

'Whoosh, whoosh...'

"What?!" Tsuru, focused on dodging Rock's attacks, couldn't react in time as one of the green rings landed around her neck. The next moment, Rock's powerful kick struck her squarely.

'Boom!'

Tsuru cried out in pain, spitting blood as she was sent flying, crashing hard into the auction house amidst dust and debris.

"What?"

"Tsuru!"

Sengoku and Garp, who were locked in fierce battle with Linlin and Oars Jr., turned in shock, their faces filled with anger and worry as they saw Tsuru's defeat.

"You let your guard down!" In her hybrid form, Linlin moved like a shadow, appearing in front of Sengoku, who was already struggling and distracted by Tsuru's injury. With a swift and brutal slash, Linlin's blade tore through Sengoku's golden defense.

'Splurt!'

Blood sprayed as Sengoku's chest was slashed open. Though he managed to avoid a fatal blow, the deep wound left him staggering, forcing him to retreat.

"Elbaf Spear!"

Not letting up, Linlin pressed her advantage. With her Haki-enhanced sword, she launched a devastating attack at the retreating Sengoku, her observation Haki locked onto him.

"Sengoku!"

'Boom! Boom!'

Garp's face twisted in fear as he saw the attack coming, but Oars Jr. wasn't about to let him interfere.

"Super Spin: Iron Body Ball!"

Oars Jr. leaped into the air, spinning at incredible speed. His massive, Haki-covered body became a blur as he hurled himself like a cannonball toward Garp.

"Get out of my way!" Garp roared, his massive fist glowing with Armament Haki as he unleashed a powerful punch to meet Oars Jr.'s attack.

'Boom! Boom!'

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