One Piece: Starting from Awakening the Cosmo at Marineford

Stussy chuckled and said, "My Pleasure Street has two things that have never received a bad reputation in the Grand Line. One is the girls under my command, and the other is the intelligence I obtain."

Baron Eggman and Pokémon's expressions also became slightly more serious.

Because Caesar Couran had been hiding in Punk Hazard for over a year and had little contact with the outside world, he had not heard of Aaron's deeds.

But seeing the expressions on those two people's faces, he realized something.

"Hehehe, Stussy, just a mere colonel, and you make him sound so impressive. If he were a lieutenant general, I might think more highly of him."

Stussy smiled and said, "If you don't believe me, you can try."

Caesar Courland glanced at Aaron, seeing his calm expression, even with a hint of mockery, and felt uncertain, so he hesitated again.

"Marine," Pekoms said, "your arrival here isn't a coincidence, is it?"

Aaron said, "Of course not. But why would someone from one of the Four Emperors' factions be here? Could it be that they have some shady deal with Caesar Clown?"

Pokemus scoffed, "Since you know it's something you shouldn't tell anyone, why ask? Even if I told you, would you dare listen?"

Stussy chuckled, "Aaron, if you knew this secret, it might be difficult for you to leave here safely."

Aaron said, "I can't help it, I'm just very curious. Actually, even if you didn't tell me, I could probably guess."

A cold glint flashed in Baron Egg's eyes: "Tell me."

Aaron said, "There are several kingdoms nearby that have recently lost quite a few children, probably twenty or thirty. Your presence here must be related to those children."

Pokoms said coldly, "Continue."

Aaron turned his head and saw that Finbdi had already entered and was fawning over a woman, but his eyes kept glancing in their direction.

Aaron smiled and continued, "This used to be a research institute. Caesar Cullen was here too. I suppose he was going to use these children for some kind of research?"

Caesar Courland's expression changed, and he quickly asked, "How did you know?"

Baron Egg stood up: "I'm not afraid to tell you, you guessed it. We're going to use these children for experiments. Mother wants to achieve the gigantification of ordinary people and create an army of giants."

Stussy's expression also turned serious, and he frowned as he looked at Aaron.

Baron Egg's voice grew even colder: "You should know why I'm telling you. Once you know this secret, don't even think about leaving here alive."

Aaron chuckled and said, "Ordinary people growing to gigantic size? You actually believe that? Caesar Clown, tell me the truth, with your technology, is it really possible?"

Caesar Couran glanced timidly at Baron Eggman and Pokémon, swallowed hard, and chuckled, "Yes, I can do it."

Aaron laughed: "You hesitated."

Baron Egg snorted: "If he can't do it, he'll still die."

"I can do it! I definitely can! Give me some time!"

Stussy stood up. "Gentlemen, if you're going to fight, could you please go outside? These things here cost me a lot of money, and they might easily scare these delicate girls. Please!"

Aaron said, "I have no objection. You don't mind if I have a drink with you, do you?"

Stussy blinked and smiled. "Of course."

Aaron grabbed a bottle of wine from the table, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp, then strode out.

Finbuddy also shook off the two women beside him and followed them out.

"Boss, is war about to break out?"

"Yes. Stay away. These guys are tough to deal with."

Fendi waved his hand: "Hey! Boss, what are you talking about? If there's a fight, of course I'll go for it."

Aaron said, "Don't blame me if you get beaten up later."

"certainly."

After the group disembarked, Caesar Courland was shocked to see several frozen corpses on the ground.

"As expected of the Butcher of the Sea, he takes lives with every move..."

Baron Eggman and Pekoms disembarked, ignoring the corpses on the ground.

Stussy stood at the bow of the ship, looking down. Behind her stood a row of girls, already dressed in fur coats.

Baron Egg said, "It's good that you're treating this as a form of leisure and entertainment. Please."

Aaron said, "I advise you to come at me all at once, lest you regret it later."

Pokmus said, "You're too arrogant! Someone as incompetent as you is truly disgusting!"

Pokhomus raised his right hand, which was a claw. As he clenched his right claw, he lunged forward and punched Aaron in the stomach.

Aaron snorted, and flames rose from his right arm.

With a "bang," the two fists collided.

The flames were sent flying, hurtling towards Pokémon's head and face.

Instantly, a burnt smell filled the air, and Pokémon's full head of blond hair was burned beyond recognition.

Aaron remained motionless, a smile still on his face.

Pokemus didn't move either; the excruciating pain in his arm made him break out in a cold sweat.

Aaron shrugged and pushed his arm forward another half inch.

Pokémon flew backward, crashed into the snow, and slid more than ten meters away.

Aaron sneered, "Half-baked, truly disgusting."

Baron Egg was startled to see that Pekoms had been sent flying in one move, yet Baron Egg still managed to strike first.

Pekoms has a bounty of 330 million Berries. He is quite strong and would be considered a vice admiral-level powerhouse in the Navy.

How could I possibly defeat this colonel from headquarters in a single move?

Baron Egg lifted his right foot and began to spin again, a whirlwind stirring up the surrounding snow and wind, the red and white shadows intertwining in a dazzling display.

"Bellydy's flying kick!"

Aaron raised his arm and caught Baron Egg's leg. A gust of wind rushed towards him, bringing a chill.

Aaron smiled slightly: "That's it?"

He darted forward and threw a punch.

The eggshell on Egg Egg's body shattered instantly, and it was punched in the stomach.

He spat out a mouthful of blood, and his body flew into the snowdrift.

Aaron looked at Caesar Courland again; he had already run dozens of meters away.

Aaron was about to give chase when a furious roar rang out behind him: "Damn marine! I'll kill you!"

Pokémon had already climbed out of the snowdrift, as had Baron Egg.

Baron Egg had already drawn his sword. Pokoms looked up at the sky and gritted his teeth.

Aaron shook his head and said, "It's a pity that although it's a full moon today, the weather isn't cooperating, so we can't see the moon. Otherwise, I would like to see the Mink Tribe's Sulong form."

Pekoms said resentfully, "Marine, I don't need to use my Sulong form to deal with you!"

Aaron said, "What about you? Do you want to transform? I can wait."

"unnecessary!"

"Oh well."

Aaron moved his arms, and flames rose again, instantly dispelling the chill.

With a high-pitched phoenix cry, two fiery phoenixes pounced on Baron Egg and Pokémon respectively.