Why would a Saint Seiya become a pirate?

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Chapter 165 The Crisis of the Fluffy Principality: Drought Jack Fights Two Against One!

Wanda was filled with despair as she was chased by a group of creatures that were even more like animals than herself.

Now, her strength is almost exhausted, and fear is spreading like a tide. It seems that this time she is doomed.

I should have accepted Pedro's advances, that one-eyed, short-lived bastard.

Just then, the sky suddenly darkened, and several thick bolts of lightning crashed down without warning.

"Boom!"

The loud noise made people's eardrums ache.

The rooster-man who was chasing her, Fortrix, instantly vanished from his arrogant demeanor and was struck by lightning, turning into a frizzy chicken.

His feathers stood upright, emitting black smoke, making him look quite comical.

The butterfly people behind them—Ageha butterflies, bee women, and locust people—were not spared either.

Under the thunder, his body was charred black, white smoke billowed from his mouth, and he collapsed to the ground as if his bones had been removed.

"Holy crap, the Weather Witch! The Straw Hat Pirates are that fast?"

When Forrick saw Nami make her move, his eyes widened and his face was filled with terror.

Without hesitation, it turned and ran, struggling to spread its wings and fly high, attempting to escape this terrible thunderous punishment.

Unfortunately, his little schemes were completely exposed in the face of Nami's Observation Haki, Mantra.

Nami's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile, and she said softly, "Trying to run? Not so easy."

As soon as she finished speaking, three more bolts of lightning shot precisely toward Fletcher.

Amidst the buzzing sound of electricity, a burnt aroma quickly filled the air.

F.F. became motionless instantly, plummeting straight down from the sky and crashing heavily to the ground.

Wanda, still shaken, lay on the ground, panting heavily.

Once he recovered, the gentlemanly Sanji immediately displayed his demeanor.

He quickly took off his new suit and gently handed it to Wanda, saying softly, "Miss, please put this on first."

Wanda gave Sanji a grateful look and took the clothes.

Soon, Wanda, who had borrowed clothes from Nami, became acquainted with the others.

But that skeleton named Brook had a bad habit of looking at people's underwear.

He leaned closer with an expectant look and said, "Miss, may I see your underwear?"

Wanda was both ashamed and angry, her face flushed red. Just as she was about to lash out, Brooke continued to press her advantage.

Left with no other choice, Wanda blushed and agreed.

As a result, Brook, who was grinning like a lovesick fool, was struck by several lightning bolts from Nami before he could even feel happy, causing him to jump around in pain.

He kept shouting, "I was wrong! I was wrong!"

These few slams helped Brook temporarily break this strange habit.

After Wanda's brief explanation, the group quickly understood the cause and effect.

To repay Miss Wanda's "benefit" (as Sanji perceived it), Sanji patted his chest and said, "For the sake of this beautiful lady, we must go and support the Wool Kingdom."

At the very least, intercept the biological weapon!

The others nodded in agreement.

Even Caesar was furious when he learned that his gas weapon was about to be misused, and he immediately revealed the antidote.

As a pure scientist, he had come to a realization after spending time with the Straw Hat Pirates.

What makes him different from Vegapunk?

Science is worthless compared to humanity.

As one of the most intelligent people in the world, Caesar had already studied the power of the cosmos quite thoroughly through descriptions alone.

In fact, he could have unlocked the sea stone chains long ago, but he was just too lazy to do it. Wasn't it better to have food and drink every day?

Yes, the one responsible for serving Caesar is Momonosuke.

No idlers allowed on the SS Sonny!

And just like that, ignoring the little brat's protests, Chopper was left on the ship to research the antidote.

The group drove the Veyron at breakneck speed toward the Hairy Principality.

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The fierce battle in the Woolen Duchy was a scene of chaos and bloodshed.

After all the smaller fodder were killed or wounded, the pirate "Drought" Jack finally dispatched his elite forces.

This unit is composed of artificial Zoan-type Devil Fruit users and is known as the "Giver Corps".

These ability users displayed formidable strength from the moment they appeared, instantly suppressing the Mink Tribe's elite musketeer squad.

Although the musketeers fought bravely, they gradually fell into a disadvantage against these ability users.

"Hmph, you think you can stop us with your mink tribe?"

A Gifter who had transformed into a wolf sneered as he charged toward the musketeers.

Fortunately, the three musketeers of the Musketeers Corps, Sicilian, Giovanni, and Conslot, are not to be underestimated; they are at least at the level of a naval rear admiral.

There were even a few strong members among them, such as that fast-running little rabbit who moved nimbly across the battlefield, making the Gifters group difficult to predict.

The two sides engaged in a fierce battle of offense and defense.

Sicilian, wielding a musket, fired with precision, each bullet hitting a Gifter.

Gunshots rang out continuously, and members of the Gifters' group fell one after another.

Giovanni wielded a longsword, engaging in fierce combat with the Gifters who were close by. The blade flashed and the wind howled.

Conslot used his speed advantage to move like a ghost on the battlefield, launching surprise attacks on the Gifters.

However, all of this seemed insignificant in the face of Jack the Drought, who possessed overwhelming power.

Jack snorted coldly, and his aura suddenly changed, transforming him into a mammoth.

His body was as huge as a mountain, and the ground trembled when he stepped on it.

"Roar!"

Jack let out a deafening roar, and in one fell swoop, the Musketeers, who had been able to hold their own against the Gifters, completely collapsed.

The Mink Tribe's proud Static Electricity Fist technique was completely ineffective against Jack's massive body, like scratching an itch through a boot.

Giovanni couldn't dodge in time and was kicked away by Jack.

Like a kite with a broken string, it crashed heavily against the wall in the distance, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Conslot was not spared either; he was punched by Jack and sent flying, knocking over several people.

At this critical moment, the strongest warrior of the Mink Tribe finally appeared.

To stop Jack's rampage, Duke Inuarashi, one of the strongest fighters in the Wool Kingdom, makes his appearance.

He exuded an aura that was not to be underestimated.

"Jack, your evil deeds end here!"

Duke Inuarashi in Sulong mode roared and charged toward Jack.

His claws were sharp and fierce, each claw accompanied by a whooshing sound.

However, the difference in strength was too great. Jack simply flicked his nose and sent Duke Inuarashi flying.

Duke Inuarashi tumbled through the air several times before crashing heavily to the ground.

But with his eyes bloodshot, he immediately got up and continued charging at Jack.

Seeing this, Jack smiled disdainfully, and once again swung his trunk, pressing Duke Inuarashi to the ground.

The fur on Duke Inuarashi's body crackled and sparked with lightning from the friction.

Just then, another king, galloping through the forest at dusk and roaring madly, let out an angry howl.

Cat Viper, the leader, arrived with his band of knights who had rested for half a day to provide support.

When life and death are at stake, rules and regulations don't matter anymore; the priority is to solve the immediate problem.

Cat Viper took the lead, immediately entering Sulong mode, his body engulfed in blazing white flames.

"Jack, today is your death day!"

He brandished his claws and charged at Jack.

The members of the Knights of Fame following behind were also greatly encouraged and launched a fierce attack on the Gifters and Jack.

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Chapter 166: Poison Gas Fails, the Mink Tribe's Counterattack, and the Mysterious Man's Plan.

Although the musketeers and the chivalrous group usually act like one big brother, when it comes to a real fight, they cooperate closely and work together seamlessly.

Sicilian's specially made muskets continuously spewed flames, accurately targeting the Gifters, each bullet capable of taking away an enemy's combat power.

Giovanni's longsword gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and his swordsmanship was so fierce that the gifted who approached him were all injured.

Conslot, with his astonishing speed, moved freely among his enemies, delivering fatal blows from time to time.

Pedro was even more ferocious. When he entered Sulong mode, the flames on his body burned even more fiercely, and wherever he went, enemies retreated.

The members of the Knights of Fame were also in high spirits. They shouted and, together with the Musketeers, launched a fierce attack on the Gifters.

Under this powerful offensive, the Gifters finally could not hold out and began to suffer casualties.

One by one, the ability users fell, their screams echoing across the battlefield.

As Jack watched his prized men fall one after another, his expression grew increasingly grim, and panic began to creep into his heart.

He knew that every member of the Mink Tribe was a soldier, and if they attacked him all at once, even if he was strong, it would only be a matter of time before he was defeated.