The person is wearing a straw hat, and starts with the power of words!

The others also waited quietly for Sima Di to make a decision.

Nami seemed to want to say something but ultimately didn't.

Sima Di didn't even glance at Smoker on his left, but instead looked at Vergo on his right.

This person...

Isn't he just a spy from the Doflamingo family infiltrated into the Navy?

It seems that Doflamingo summoned them.

But this Smoker...

"The time has come to test you," Sima Di said, pointing at Vergo. "Bring him here."

The Straw Hat Pirates were all surprised!

I thought that since Sima Di and Kuzan had reached an agreement, they wouldn't attack the navy in front of them...

"Clang—"

Zoro drew his three swords and swiftly swung them directly at Vergo's warship.

"Three-sword style??嫥???礯??"

A slash larger than a small mountain flew out, making the warship seem as insignificant as a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

This strike is powerful enough to split mountains in two!

But Vergo, wielding a green bamboo, leaped high into the air and smashed it down on the slash. The terrifying shockwave sent all three ships flying, but before the waves subsided, the group was already engaged in combat.

Zoro charged toward Vergo with a slash—this was the inspiration Vivi gave him.

Although there is a difference in Armament Haki.

Zoro struggled against Vergo, but his superb swordsmanship allowed him to hold his own for a while.

This made Vergo a little anxious, and he immediately covered himself with Armament Haki!

[Ding! Congratulations on signing in to the famous scene "Vergo, who made a name for himself with Armament Haki!", you have received the sign-in reward "Vergo's Armament Haki"!]

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Vergo's Armament Haki: As the first person to appear with full Armament Haki coverage, making the Straw Hat Pirates realize the terrifying power of Armament Haki, Vergo's Haki was actually only at a high level, and the full coverage was a technique he used due to insufficient control!

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Sima Di's Armament Haki and physique both saw a slight increase, probably...

A dozen Zoroes' worth?

Zoro was able to barely hold his own against Vergo, which shows his fighting strength.

However, this is also related to Vergo's lack of skill.

—Who in their right mind has full Armament Haki coverage?

They're all concentrated on the parts that need it. Haven't you seen how their generals usually fight? It's all "dirty tricks" and "dirty punches."

"Yohohoho—Zoro-kun, I'm here to help you!"

Brook joined the battle, and his eerie soul fire gave Vergo a lot of trouble!

They hurriedly tried to dodge Brook's attack.

Other naval personnel attempted to intervene, but bolts of lightning struck, forming an electric barrier that blocked them from entering.

Smoker, of course, wouldn't stand idly by.

He flew into the sky to support Vergo, but was kicked away by Sanji.

"A Logia-type user who doesn't even have Armament Haki must have stolen our credit; otherwise, how could he have become a Vice Admiral?" Sanji said disdainfully.

The world political authorities publicly announced that Smoker was responsible for Alabasta's "national salvation" achievement.

"I will not allow you to insult Lieutenant General Smoker!" Tashigi swung her sword down.

Sanji instantly changed his expression, using Armament Haki to defend himself, but did not retaliate.

"Ah~ this sword has cleaved my heart~"

"Insolent scoundrel! Take this!"

The two were locked in combat.

Smoker, his face dark, was about to attack when he was stopped by Luffy, who was launched into the air.

"Uncle Smoke, a year has passed, let's fight again!" Luffy's fist turned black and hardened.

We were utterly crushed by Smoker in Loguetown back then, today is the day to avenge ourselves!

"Damn it! How dare pirates look down on the Marines! White Serpent!"

"Second gear? ET pistol!"

The two fists struck each other.

Without Armament Haki, Smoker's fist was blasted away, and he then took a heavy punch to the face.

[Ding! Congratulations on signing in to the iconic scene "Luffy and Smoker's Two-Pole Reversal!", you have received the sign-in reward "Smoker's Smoke-Smoke Fruit Development Experience"!]

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"Smoker's Experience in Developing the Smoke-Smoke Fruit": Although he was a vice admiral in name only, and his development of the Smoke-Smoke Fruit was terrible, it's still a valuable experience.

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Emperor Sima: "..."

Tsk!

As you can tell from the description, even the system thinks Smoker is too useless.

Smoker's men wanted to go and provide support.

However, Vivi broke up their formation, and Laboon stood there, with Usopp filling in the gaps behind him.

It's impossible to get through!

There wasn't even room for others to act—there were simply too few people to go around.

Sima Di watched as the Straw Hat Pirates crushed the two Marines and nodded in satisfaction.

"Kurokas, keep an eye on things, I'm going to make a call," Sima Di said.

"Well, go ahead and don't worry."

These opponents aren't even enough for him to handle.

[The Realm of Silence!]

Isolate the surrounding noise.

Sima Di took out a white Den Den Mushi and dialed Kuzan's number.

It rang three times.

Kuzan connected directly.

"Looks like your men are lucky; you actually answered the phone," Sima Di laughed. "I found the ship you mentioned. Except for one of my enemies, all the children are safe and sound. The problem now is that your lieutenant general's men, Smoker and Vergo, seem to have misunderstood and insist that we stole the children."

"..."

Kuzan was also having a bit of a headache. How did these two units end up here?

"I understand. Just teach him a lesson, but don't kill him," Kuzan said.

As for child kidnapping and such...

If we ask the children later, the truth will come out, right?

Moreover, the Straw Hat Pirates had only recently left Fishman Island, while this child disappearance case had been going on for more than half a year.

The time doesn't match up at all.

"They're already teaching him a lesson." Sima Di clicked his tongue in amazement and said, "Smoker doesn't even know Haki, yet he's a Vice Admiral? He got beaten up terribly by Luffy."

"..."

Listening to a pirate complain about his vice admiral getting beaten up because he's too weak sounds really weird...

Kuzan wanted to hang up.

But he knew,

Emperor Sima wouldn't call me specifically for something as trivial as this.

"Do you have anything else to say?" Kuzan asked.

Get to the point!

"Oh, just letting you know, this Vergo is a member of the Doflamingo family, an undercover agent." Sima Di said, "Oh right, didn't Sengoku have an adopted son? He killed him."

"Kacha—kacha—"

"I really want to hear the sound of ice breaking?"

"No, you misheard." Kuzan said calmly, "Just beat him half to death, but leave him alive."