Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

But to be able to confront Aokiji head-on to this extent, and even inflict some minor injuries on him, is enough to make a statement.

He has gained the initial qualifications to challenge any strongman on this vast ocean!

"Hahaha!"

"That was so much fun! So incredibly fun!"

Luffy burst into laughter on the deck. He turned his head to look at Robin, who was being supported by Nami and Vivi and whose face was still somewhat pale. His voice was firm and resolute. "Robin! Whether it's the Navy or the World Government, if they want to take you away from us, they'll have to get past me first."

"Um......"

As Robin looked at Luffy lying on the ground laughing, and at his unwavering determination to fight the Marine Admiral to the death to protect her, the last trace of gloom and fear in her heart was finally dispelled by that warm and powerful sense of security.

She walked to Luffy's side, knelt down, and gently brushed away the ice crystals from his hair. Her eyes were filled with tears, but a gentle and relieved smile appeared on her lips.

"Luffy!"

"Don't try to look cool now."

Nami and Vivi gathered around him, looking at him with concern as he was covered in ice shards and minor cuts. "Are you alright? Did you win or lose?"

Chopper immediately transformed, took out a medical kit, and prepared to examine Luffy.

On the deck, everyone looked at Luffy, who was exhausted but full of vigor, and then at Robin, who was unharmed, and burst into enthusiastic cheers.

"Luffy will definitely win!"

Little Merry was overjoyed, her little face full of pride and self-satisfaction, as if she herself had won.

"But that's a Navy Admiral."

Usopp muttered something to himself, his face unable to conceal the shock he felt.

To be able to fight a great general and escape unscathed is a victory in itself.

This undoubtedly shows that the Straw Hat Pirates have truly joined the ranks of the top-tier pirate crews of the Grand Line, and have obtained the ticket to participate in future competitions at a higher level!

For Zoro and Sanji, Luffy's earth-shattering battle with Aokiji burned like a raging fire in their hearts.

As the main combatants on the ship, they didn't even have the right to intervene.

This feeling of powerlessness stimulated their drive to become stronger.

"It seems we still have a long way to go."

Zoro crossed his arms, his three swords seemingly humming in their sheaths, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, filled with a thirst for power.

"But now it's our turn."

Chapter 184 Admiral Aokiji, you're injured?!

"Green algae head, you're wrong. It's my turn next."

Sanji lit a cigarette.

"Huh? What lame joke is that lecherous chef telling?"

Zoro responded with sharp retorts without any hesitation.

"You two, stop arguing!"

Nami, one hand on her hip and the other holding her Clima-Tact, gave each of them a sharp rap on the head. "This isn't the time for sentimentality. Change course and go full speed ahead! Do you want to crash into a Navy warship?"

Zoro and Sanji, who had just been glaring at each other fiercely, immediately fell silent upon hearing Nami's words. They covered their heads and obediently ran to control the sails and confirm the direction.

The power of ship tyrants has always been such.

And in the waters near Long Chain Island.

The people on the naval warship immediately noticed the signs of a battle.

"What's going on? That island."

"The cold here is terrifying, it's freezing."

"There's ice all around, hurry and see what happened."

There was some chaos on both naval warships.

On the lead warship, Vice Admiral Momonga, who was in charge of the escort mission, stood at the bow with a solemn expression.

He recognized it at a glance; it was definitely the work of Admiral Aokiji.

Considering that Admiral Aokiji is currently on vacation, it's not surprising that he's here. But why would he use such a large-scale power here?

Could it be that we've encountered a formidable enemy?

Lieutenant General Momonga knows that Aokiji has been taking a break recently.

Akainu once angrily rebuked Aokiji at a meeting, saying that everyone else was so busy, but Aokiji was on vacation every day. At that time, Momonga saw Kizaru clipping his nails next to him saying how scary it was.

He had reason to suspect that Akainu had insulted Kizaru along with Aokiji.

However, the appearance of Admiral Aokiji here suggests that he has been engaged in battle with the enemy.

No matter what, as a vice admiral at the Navy Headquarters, he absolutely had to go and lend a hand!

Therefore, they made a decisive decision to temporarily abandon the escort mission and go there.

Lieutenant General Flying Squirrel slammed his fist on the table.

"I have contacted headquarters. The one who is fighting the general is definitely not some nobody. Everyone, prepare for battle!"

Despite saying that, the flying squirrel had absolutely no confidence in his heart.

That's Admiral Aokiji of the Marine Headquarters! They've actually fought to this extent and used their ultimate move.

He's just a lowly lieutenant general; joining the battle would probably be of little use.

Two massive naval warships slowly approached, and the naval soldiers on board were shocked and confused as they looked at the island that was almost completely frozen in front of them and the ice floes floating on the sea.

Upon closer inspection, it became clear that the battle on the island seemed to have ended.

He appeared very calm.

Sure enough, a general is a general; he has already ended the battle.

Just as the soldiers were on high alert, a tall figure, accompanied by a chilling aura, silently appeared on the deck of the warship where the flying squirrel was.

"Aokiji!"

The marines on duty were the first to spot it and saluted in astonishment.

The flying squirrel turned around at the sound, and when he saw the bruises on the blue pheasant's face that had not yet completely faded, as well as a trace of dried blood left at the corner of his mouth, he froze, and his pupils suddenly contracted!

"General Aokiji! You're injured!?"

The flying squirrel's voice trembled with disbelief.

The entire deck fell into a deathly silence. All the marines stared wide-eyed, as if they had witnessed the most unbelievable thing in the world.

who is it? !

Who can hurt a Navy Admiral?!

"All personnel on high alert!"

The flying squirrel practically roared as it gave the command, its heart pounding wildly.

"Oh dear, it's not that serious, Vice Admiral Momonga, relax."

Aokiji waved his hand, his lazy expression returning, as if his injuries were just from an accidental fall. "It was just a fight with a pirate kid. Just stretching my muscles."

"Hai, a pirate kid?"

The flying squirrel was stunned. Was it not a pirate of the same level or a member of the Four Emperors?

How could a rookie pirate fight an admiral and even injure him?

How can this be?

But Momonga was, after all, a veteran vice admiral with a meticulous mind. He immediately connected the recent rumors at headquarters with Vice Admiral Garp's cryptic attitude.

A name instantly popped into his mind.

He asked tentatively and cautiously, "Your Excellency, are you referring to the Straw Hat Pirates, who have recently gained fame?"

Upon hearing this, Aokiji laughed heartily and patted the flying squirrel on the shoulder forcefully: "That's right, it's them. Oh dear, it's a bit embarrassing, so don't spread it around, it'll have a bad influence."

The flying squirrel's expression instantly turned extremely strange, and it understood what was going on.

The fight may have been real, and it was quite a commotion.

But this injury is probably mostly fabricated.

It's an open secret among the Navy's high command that the Straw Hat Boy is whose grandson.

It's common knowledge that Aokiji and Vice Admiral Garp have a very close relationship. Back then, Aokiji admired Garp even more than his teacher, Admiral Zeff. They were so close they practically shared a pair of pants.

Given this connection, would Aokiji really beat Garp's precious grandson to death and then imprison him in Impel Down?

They fought, and it seems like they really did.

They probably really did beat him up.

But as for the possibility of a fatal blow, the flying squirrel felt it was extremely slim.

He even suspected that Admiral Aokiji had slightly altered the injury to make it look realistic.

But they were pirates after all.

The flying squirrel opened its mouth, as if it wanted to say something.

"Alright, alright, Vice Admiral Flying Squirrel, stop talking."

Aokiji interrupted him, his tone somewhat perfunctory, "I was careless this time. Next time, I'll definitely go all out and try to get that kid into Impel Down, okay?"

That's what he said, but Aokiji knew in his heart that the kid would only be stronger and more troublesome the next time they met.

Luffy is already giving him a bit of a headache today. He didn't hold back much earlier.

He gazed in the direction where the Straw Hat Pirates had disappeared, and sighed inwardly: