One Piece: Starting with God Valley, intercepting the Dark-Dark Fruit

Maz asked,

"But we've tried so many times, and it always manages to get away."

"We can't just do nothing. If we can successfully retrieve this fruit even once, we can make it disappear from the world forever!"

“That’s right, but we can’t make the search for this fruit public. Let the CP9 people handle it.”

……

The Advor Sea,

Roger's body was already cold. Shanks pressed his straw hat against his head, tears streaming down his cheeks.

Swish!

Rayleigh retreated to Shanks' side, panting heavily. His upper body clothing had been burned to ashes by Akainu in the previous battle, and a cross-shaped knife wound that shimmered with golden light could be seen in the center of his chest.

He tucked his sword into his waistband, grabbed Shanks and Bucky in his arms, and leaped into the sea not far away.

Just as Rayleigh was about to fall into the sea, a roar rang out from behind him.

"Pluto!!!"

Chapter 247 The war is over

Seeing Akainu rushing towards Rayleigh, both Rayleigh and two other people had their hearts in their throats.

One is Giger inside the screen, and the other is Garin outside the screen.

Giger, fighting off the overwhelming drowsiness, said to Lucia beside him.

"Go and call Akainu back quickly. Tell her I need to talk to her..."

Upon hearing this, Lucia immediately flew away, but it was too late.

Akainu's arm, which had transformed into magma, suddenly extended, seemingly about to pierce through Rayleigh along with Shanks and Buggy in his arms.

At this critical moment, Rayleigh finally reacted. He suddenly turned to the side, simultaneously activating the last of his Armament Haki to cover his left arm, and directly collided with Akainu's Ghost Hound.

"Pfft!"

After only a brief stalemate, Rayleigh's left arm was completely engulfed by the magma and vaporized into the air.

However, using the force of the lava, Rayleigh was sent flying backward and fell into the sea.

With a thud, Giger's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled back into his stomach.

Akainu landed on the ice floes by the sea, snorted coldly, and said...

"Damn it, he got away..."

Lucia arrived at that moment and said to Akainu,

"Sarazki, the young master wants to see you."

Akainu already knew Gigg's identity and the relationship between Lucia and Gigg, so he didn't find anything wrong with being addressed as "Young Master".

Upon hearing that Gig was looking for him, Akainu didn't hesitate and once again transformed into a ball of lava and shot into the sky.

When he landed next to Giger, Giger's eyes were already squinted into slits, and his body was swaying as if he was about to lie down on the ground at any moment.

Akainu panicked upon seeing this and quickly helped Giggs up, swaying him as he called out.

"Gig, what's wrong with you?! Wake up! Didn't you want to talk to me about something?!"

Giger rolled his eyes, feeling dizzy from the swaying, and said helplessly,

"I'm fine. I called you over... well, I just wanted to check if you were hurt."

Akainu paused for a moment, then said,

"I'm fine, it's just you..."

"I just want to get a good night's sleep, but it will take a long time. Perfect timing, I have two things to ask you to do. I trust you to handle things."

Akainu nodded solemnly and said,

"Gig, just tell me what's on your mind!"

"Hmm... First, you need to send some people to garrison Windmill Village in the East Blue, which is Garp's hometown. If you find a kid named Monkey D. Luffy born, kill him immediately. If not, then search for a Sea King in the waters around Windmill Village. There should be only one Sea King there. It's not very big and looks like an eel. Once you find it, kill it immediately as well."

Akainu was a little puzzled, but he didn't say anything and continued to listen attentively to Giggs' words.

Giger's voice grew weaker and weaker.

"There's one more thing... it's about Teacher Zefa. When he's sixty-five, if he's going to take his students out to sea for training, you absolutely must go with him, you must!"

After listening, Akainu said "okay" decisively.

As soon as he finished speaking, Giger closed his eyes completely, tilted his head slightly, and fell into a deep sleep.

Akainu supported Gigg's body until he was sure that Gigg was really just asleep, then he let out a heavy sigh of relief.

By this time, the pirates on the battlefield had been wiped out by the Navy, and Kizaru and the others had gathered around.

Lucia took Gigg from her and let him lean against her broad and soft chest.

Akainu went over the things Gigg had told him before he went to sleep in his mind several more times, afraid of missing any details.

If Kizaru hadn't called him, he would have stayed here studying all day.

After regaining his senses, Akainu subconsciously said something.

How old is Professor Zephyr this year?

Kizaru didn't even think about it; it just slipped out.

Fifty years old!

Akainu glanced at Kizaru in surprise. Actually, Akainu knew Zephyr's age; he had just wanted to confirm it. However, he didn't expect that Kizaru, who usually seemed to be the one who didn't get along with Zephyr the most, would be the first to answer, and so quickly at that.

Kizaru himself was taken aback for a moment, then, seemingly a little embarrassed, he turned his head away and muttered,

"I'm just always wondering when he'll retire, so I'm paying attention to his age. Um, it's definitely not out of concern!"

After saying that, under the meaningful gazes of Akainu and the others, he quickly changed the subject and asked,

"Sakazuki, why are you suddenly asking about this?"

Akainu glanced at Giggs in Lucia's arms and said in a deep voice,

“Gig just gave me two instructions, one of which concerns Professor Zephyr…”

Akainu repeated Giggs's words to the others, and Aokiji immediately said after hearing them.

"Although I don't know what Senior Giger meant by those words, since it was something he asked me to do, I must complete it! The Sea Kings of the East Blue, is that right? Okay, I understand!"

Huang Mu immediately corrected him,

"It's a sea monster that looks like an eel near Donghai Windmill Village! Never mind, I'll go with you. I'm really worried about your efficiency."

Kizaru thought for a moment, then spoke.

“Sakazuki, I’ll go with you to accompany Professor Zephyr on his sea voyage.”

After a brief discussion, the group each directed their subordinates to survey the battlefield, and everything proceeded in an orderly manner.

All the newsbirds circling overhead scattered.

The war, instigated by the Pirate King Roger, came to an end in the presence of the world.

As a result, Pirate King Roger was killed by Marine legend Giggs, the pirate forces were almost completely wiped out, and the Marines won a great victory!

When the fleet returned to Marineford, all the naval officers and soldiers led by Kong greeted it at the port.

Even after the last person disembarked from the warship, Kong and the others still did not see Giger.

Akainu explained that during the warship's return voyage, Gigg had already been picked up by a ship sent by the World Government, and the Five Elders said they wanted to personally reward Gigg, the admiral who had made unparalleled contributions.

Kong quickly confirmed this through a phone call from one of the Five Elders, Saint Satan.

Satan Saint also gave a strict order: Gigg needs to rest now, and Kong should not disturb Gigg anymore.

……

On a small island in the Grand Line, Rayleigh and his two companions were washed ashore by the sea.

Although Rayleigh was unconscious, his only remaining right arm still held Shanks and Bucky tightly in his arms.

As soon as they reached the shore, Shanks struggled to break free from Rayleigh's embrace. Then, he pushed Rayleigh aside with all his might, shouting anxiously,

"Uncle Raleigh! Wake up!"

Hearing Shanks' call, Rayleigh struggled to open his eyes, glanced around, and smiled wryly.

"Looks like we're saved..."

Chapter 248 Target: King of the Near Seas

Rayleigh got up from the ground, his face looking very pale.

He staggered as he stood up, then clutched his severed left arm, a look of pain on his face.

Rayleigh's severed arm was already a bloody mess from the scorching lava before he jumped into the sea, and after being soaked in the sea for so many days, even he was starting to feel the strain.