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

But against the backdrop of those scarlet eyes, the smile appeared particularly aggressive.

"Ah, right, I almost forgot, it seems like not many people in your navy have this thing. What a shame." Luffy patted his head.

"Hmph, inheriting the bloodline of that monster, Vice Admiral Garp, he's definitely an unreasonable fellow." Gion sneered.

"You know my grandfather?" The crimson in Luffy's eyes faded slightly.

"I have already spoken to Lieutenant General Garp about this matter."

Luffy was surprised that the woman in front of him seemed to know his grandfather well, and her aggressive aura visibly diminished.

Is he an acquaintance of Grandpa?

Although they were on opposing sides, the other side was someone Grandpa knew.

Although Luffy is single-minded, he is not entirely without compassion.

In the past, in the East Blue, in Loguetown, and even in the Battle of Impel Down, Luffy felt it was necessary to consider the old man's feelings and face, given his grandfather's seemingly fierce but actually restrained iron fist.

If you really beat up Grandpa's acquaintance too badly, he might get beaten up even harder next time they meet.

Although it's unclear who beat whom.

"Okay, so what are you doing here? Did Grandpa send you?" Luffy asked.

"Of course we're here to arrest you, Straw Hat Luffy."

Gion took a deep breath, pulled Kinpira from the ground, and pointed the blade at Luffy. "I will never let you enter the New World and continue to do whatever you want."

Luffy's eye twitched. "Hey, I haven't even stepped into the New World yet, and you're already trying to capture me? Do we have a grudge? Or did I forget to pay for your meal?"

Why is this woman so inexplicably obsessed with him?

"We have no enmity between us, but you are a pirate, and capturing you is my duty. Your very existence is the greatest threat to the world order!"

Gion said coldly, "After the War of Impel Down, because of you, the entire sea has become more chaotic than ever before."

How many dormant ambitious individuals were inspired?

How many forces that were originally in balance have been disrupted?

If such a lawless individual were allowed into the New World and successfully build a massive force belonging to the Straw Hat crew, the existing world order would collapse in an instant.

She took a deep breath, and the blade of the Kinpira in her hand began to glow with a deep purplish-black luster. A rich Armament Haki wrapped around it as if it were alive, making the entire sword look as if it came from the underworld.

"The Four Emperors have maintained their power structure for too long, barely managing to maintain a balance, but this sea does not need a fifth Emperor of the Sea!"

Gion's eyes were sharp as knives. "Here, either you obediently submit to my arrest, or I'll send you on your way!"

"what!?"

Luffy seemed to have heard something funny and let out a short laugh.

He looked Gion up and down.

Where does your confidence come from?

Luffy couldn't help but say, "Haki, swordsmanship, or physique? I don't see where you have a chance of winning."

Rumble.

The sound of cannons could be heard in the distance.

Luffy looked back and saw the naval warship facing off against Perona.

"Are we supposed to rely on them? I don't think they can even take care of themselves right now."

Gion's expression changed.

Just as Luffy said, with the help of Perona and Yu, the Going Merry has already formed a standoff with the warship that has just experienced the tsunami.

Perona floated in mid-air, surrounded by countless laughing white ghosts, a mischievous grin on her face.

She is no longer the Princess Mononoke who only relied on negative ghosts and scary toys.

During this year, while Luffy was frantically training and improving himself, he didn't forget to train his new crewmate.

Whether it's domineering aura, physical strength, or the development of Devil Fruit abilities.

In terms of inspiration, Luffy gave Perona many imaginative development ideas.

The process often left Perona feeling like crying.

Perona had never seen anyone chase after her ghost with a fist the size of a casserole dish.

It was ostensibly a training program to enhance the strength of ghosts, but the effects were indeed remarkable.

Perona now has more refined control over ghosts, and the penetrating and infectious power of negative ghosts is stronger, even able to interfere with the perception of Observation Haki to a certain extent.

They could easily crush ordinary naval soldiers.

Not to mention, her true form is not without fighting ability. After being pushed by Luffy, her physical fitness has improved considerably.

If it were just a few Devil Fruit users using their abilities on a ship, Luffy would be completely at ease with Perona.

Moreover, this place is so close to Snake Island, one of the two snakes has already returned to Snake Island to report the news.

......

On the deserted island, Gion was no exception.

What Luffy said is true to some extent.

Facing a Fifth Emperor who possesses two top-tier Devil Fruits, has cultivated Conqueror's Haki to an extremely high level, and has a physique as strong as a monster, she, as a candidate admiral, is indeed at an absolute disadvantage in terms of strength on paper.

However, she was not unprepared.

"I had anticipated this outcome."

Gion took a deep breath. "Now let me try and experience the strength of the youngest sea emperor."

With a low shout, Gion flicked his wrist, and the Kinpira drew several extremely sharp arcs in the air!

Swish!

Swish, swish!

Several massive, deep purple flying slashes detached from the blade, tearing through the air with a shrill shriek, and hurtled towards Luffy from different angles.

Wherever the strike passed, the ground was plowed with deep furrows by an invisible, sharp aura.

A soaring slash is the mark of becoming a swordsman.

It can be seen that Gion is also a swordsman of considerable skill.

I was just worried about not having any rivals.

The awkwardness on Luffy's face vanished, replaced by pure excitement.

"Forget it, I don't care anymore."

"Since you're so confident you want to fight, then let me have my fill. After we're done, Grandpa will come and pick you up himself, which will save me the headache of figuring out what to do with you."

Luffy wasn't annoyed.

Or rather, he's getting excited.

Having finally found a worthy opponent, it's only natural to give them a good sparring match.

Gion must hold on and let him have his fill!

He temporarily sheathed his black sword, neither dodging nor avoiding the flying slash.

With a raised fist, the ultimate Armament Haki gathered in the fist and bloomed into a black flash. The punch was unleashed, and the resulting domineering impact collided with the purple shockwave, causing a shockwave to ripple outwards from the center.

The impact of the blast wave ruffled their hair.

A strange energy was spreading around Gion, which Luffy detected with his Observation Haki.

A white energy, like the white dome of his Tremor-Tremor Fruit, spread across Gion's sword.

Is he also a Devil Fruit user?

That's really rare.

Seeing this, Luffy couldn't immediately determine what type of Devil Fruit user Gion was.

It doesn't seem to be a Logia or Zoan type that can transform.

That must be a special Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user.

But Luffy isn't worried.

Because domineering power overcomes everything!

The powerful and domineering aura they possess allows them to do whatever they want.

The attack just now has already shown everything.

Gion understood this too; Luffy had just punched away Gion's flying slash.

And there was also the Conqueror's Haki that was just revealed.

This guy is indeed a monster; Gion felt that pressure.

As expected of Vice Admiral Garp's grandson, isn't he?

As a top-tier powerhouse in terms of physique and domineering presence, Gion was very clear about Garp's strength. Now, not only did she inherit Garp's advantages in these aspects, but she also gained Devil Fruit abilities.

Unbeatable!

Gion drew a conclusion immediately.

The two sides are simply not in the same league.

Even if she is a reserve general.

If you're not a general, you're not a general.

Then I can only hope to use the power of the Devil Fruit.

Gion had already made preparations before coming; she wouldn't be foolish enough to reveal what kind of Devil Fruit user she was, making Luffy wary.

She needs to find an opportunity.

Luffy has already entered "play-it-all mode," and he won't hold back just because Gion is a woman.

So, let's get started!