One Piece: The Max-Level Blacksmith of Marineford

"Alright, I've smoked and drunk, now I'm going to check on Lance."

"That bastard, he's a perfectly good ranged marksman, why does he have to go looking for melee combat? I'm speechless!"

To cover up his embarrassment, Iron Hammer had no choice but to drag Lance out and give him a good scolding.

Dog Brother's expression remained unchanged, still carrying a hint of mockery.

After Iron Hammer left, he silently took out a Den Den Mushi.

"Polo poolo..."

"Hello... This is Sakazuki."

"Iron Hammer and Princess Dressrosa do have a secret. How should I put it? A child bride? A live-in son-in-law?"

"...Stop yelling. Even if they get back together, so what?"

"Tch... What a crazy old man!"

"Come on!"

After hanging up the phone, the dog lit another cigar.

"Iron Hammer, this is all the help I can give you. Whether you can handle the high-ranking officials of the Warring States period depends on you."

Yes, the person who just spoke with Sakazuki was the old man from the Warring States period.

This is the general's office.

"I knew something was wrong with the hammer!"

"He's even gone to Dressrosa to have a romance! And his love interest is an 8-year-old princess!"

"Why didn't he find someone younger???"

Zhan Guo hung up the phone, his face full of anger.

The old man Kong and Staff Officer He, standing to the side, helplessly rubbed their foreheads.

Sakazuki didn't reveal the matter of the rapier, which could be considered as giving Hammer some face.

"That shouldn't be the case. Iron Hammer didn't have any other thoughts when he saved Sherry back then, so why would he suddenly fall for the princess of a member state?"

Ms. He analyzed the hammer's behavior very rationally; she simply couldn't understand it.

Old Kong nodded silently.

"I don't understand either. That brat Iron Hammer has been working diligently at headquarters all these years, well... I guess so."

"He only went to Dressrosa once while injured, how did he get involved with the princess?"

"Is it really because Dressrosa is the city of love? There are even cases of people killing their exes in the street, is Hammer really that desperate?"

I don't understand, I really don't understand.

"Hmph, although Sakazuki didn't say it, I can guess that Iron Hammer must have played a part in it."

"According to intelligence, the Dressrosa princess did not have Conqueror's Haki at first, but a rapier appeared beside her after she acquired Conqueror's Haki."

"And the time when the rapier appeared was around the time the hammer was in Dressrosa."

"You say it has nothing to do with Iron Hammer? I won't believe you no matter what!"

The analysis from the Warring States period was so logical and insightful that if Iron Hammer were there, he would surely have received a round of applause.

This old man analyzed that Tie was the one who put the most effort into it!

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"Princess Scarlett, what brings you here?"

Because there were many wounded, the navy personnel stayed at the hospital in Dressrosa to receive treatment for their injuries.

Outside Lance's hospital room stood Princess Scarlett and Legion Commander Tegu.

Iron Hammer had no choice but to grit his teeth and push forward, despite the strange feeling welling up inside him.

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"Hmph, if I didn't stay here guarding, would I even be able to see you?"

Scarlett unconsciously placed her hand on the hilt of the sword hanging at her waist.

This intensified the invisible attraction even further.

Iron Hammer quickly struck a mental hammer, which cleared his mind somewhat.

“Scarlett, I have something I wanted to tell you.”

"Huh? What's the matter?"

Scarlett perked up instantly when she heard that Hammer had something to say.

"I heard from the soldiers that you reprimanded Sakazuki when he arrived?"

"I'm also a Navy Scarlett..."

He originally wanted to ask more questions, but when facing the pink-haired loli, Hammer lost his confidence and ended up whispering.

Hearing Hammer's reproachful words, Scarlett pouted, feeling wronged.

"I understand. I'll be nicer to the Navy from now on, okay?"

"I was wrong this time. Ever since I awakened Conqueror's Haki, I've unconsciously become arrogant."

"Don't blame me."

Iron Hammer knew this was a downside of his kingly aura; alas, in the end, it was that sword that caused the trouble.

You can't blame Scarlett entirely.

"I don't blame you, really, it's just that I'm also a Marine after all."

"Yes, yes, my lord."

Scarlett stuck out her tongue, and the little girl's face gave Hammer a jolt.

Damn rapiers!

Oh, lovely Scarlett!

Little did he know that while he and Scarlett were locked in a love-hate relationship...

Dog Bro has already sold him out, and the higher-ups at headquarters are already having heated discussions about him.

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Chapter 169 King Riku's Heartbreak

After dealing with Scarlett, Hammer entered Lance's hospital room.

Seeing Lance bandaging his wounds, Hammer laughed heartily.

"Lance, you've really impressed me. You're a marksman, yet you actually rushed up and got into close combat with them."

"Very good, very powerful."

What could Lance say upon hearing this?

Given the circumstances, if he didn't engage in close-quarters combat, he and Onigumo would have been no match for the Tyrant in its pangolin form.

Moreover, he has been harboring a grudge lately, because of Mihawk.

This caused him to lose his composure and rush forward to engage in hand-to-hand combat with a gun.

"Lance, what do you think of Dressrosa's defensive capabilities?"

Looking at Iron Hammer's calm gaze, Lance, having spent so much time with him, immediately understood what Iron Hammer meant.

This battle made Hammer worry about Dressrosa, or rather, about Princess Scarlett.

Although he didn't know why Iron Hammer was acting this way, Lance was certain that Iron Hammer was serious.

"It's very weak. Although the Kingdom's army can defend against ordinary pirate groups, if it encounters a situation like today, Dressrosa has no choice but to ask the Navy for help. If the rescue is not timely, it will be very dangerous."

These words struck a chord with Iron Hammer. He realized that even with a skilled fighter like Cyrus by his side, he was still vulnerable and powerless against seasoned pirates.

Yes, in the original story, Dressrosa was easily controlled by Doflamingo.

"Is there any good way to fix this...?"

Iron Hammer is a blacksmith, or to put it more nicely, a blacksmith with some skill and status.

"The Navy is stationed in Dressrosa."

"Or enhance the overall military strength of Dressrosa."

Iron Hammer fell silent. These two methods were easier said than done.