Enies Lobby.
This island is particularly bustling now.
Besides Navy Headquarters Admiral Aokiji, the Navy Headquarters has dispatched two individuals who stood out in the worldwide recruitment, as additional forces for the battle at Enies Lobby.
Issho, a Paramecia-type Press-Press Fruit user, codenamed Vice Admiral Fujitora; Aramaki, a Natural Type Woods-Woods Fruit user, codenamed Vice Admiral Ryokugyu.
In the World Government's grand recruitment, Vice Admiral Fujitora and Vice Admiral Ryokugyu performed exceptionally well, even being deemed capable of rivaling the monstrous might of the Admirals of Navy Headquarters!
Besides these two, there's also the original stationed Natural Type Rumble-Rumble Fruit user, Vice Admiral Akihara Kagura.
One Admiral from Navy Headquarters, three Vice Admirals from Navy Headquarters, the high-tier combat forces of Enies Lobby are sufficient to easily destroy a country.
However...
These individuals each have their own characteristics.
For example, Vice Admiral Ryokugyu's temper is somewhat explosive, he greatly idolizes Admiral Akainu of Navy Headquarters, is a staunch believer in justice at all costs, and strongly supports the World Government's rule, having little fondness for Aokiji who has a mild-mannered disposition.
Tower of Justice.
These high-ranking naval officers are sitting here discussing recent events.
Vice Admiral Fujitora seems to be blind, claiming that he closed his eyes because he 'couldn't bear to see the misfortunes of the world,' sitting in the chair calmly biting into a sweet treat.
Anyone can see...
Vice Admiral Fujitora's temperament is extremely gentle.
In comparison...
Ryokugyu's temper is clearly irritable.
This guy is carelessly leaning on the chair, a pair of sunglasses perched on his nose, not even wearing his military uniform, naked above the waist, draped in a Cloak of Justice.
Ryokugyu also exceedingly hates trouble; meals make him feel troublesome, a meeting is also a kind of trouble—he feels it purely wastes time.
If it were not for sorting out the Revolutionary Army, he would be clearing out pirates around the world or eliminating nations that wish to leave the World Government, rather than idly whiling away every day here.
"Want to have a bite?"
Fujitora slightly turned his head and asked Ryokugyu.
"Ah, no need, eating is too troublesome..."
Ryokugyu shook his head, his gaze slowly sweeping around, nonchalantly muttering, "To avoid trouble, I haven't eaten in more than a year..."
Due to the unique abilities of the Woods-Woods Fruit, Ryokugyu can quickly absorb nutrients in other ways, completely unnecessary to intake through food.
"Not needing food? Your ability is really interesting..."
Aokiji, wearing an eye mask atop his head, sitting cross-legged at the main position, took the initiative to compliment Ryokugyu because Aokiji also dislikes troublesome matters.
"That's one of few advantages..."
When Ryokugyu spoke here, his gaze suddenly fell upon Karin standing behind Vice Admiral Akihara Kagura, his voice suddenly boomed loudly: "Of course, if a beauty were to feed me, I might eat a bit..."
Clearly.
Everyone can understand Ryokugyu's meaning.
"..."
Karin reached out and gripped her Ninja Sword.
"..."
Akihara Kagura was holding a glass of pear juice, just about to bring it to his mouth when his motion suddenly paused, abruptly crushing the cup into fragments!
The atmosphere in the entire conference room suddenly turned tense!
Everyone present can clearly sense an eerie air around, everyone sufficiently proficient in Observation Haki can smell the arrival of a dangerous scent!
"!!!"
Fujitora subconsciously pressed his palm against the tabletop; he often relies on Observation Haki, able to sense someone getting angry: "Please calm down..."
"Admiral Kagura!"
Karin nervously picked up a towel.
"No problem."
"You are the only woman here."
"Then please do the favor of feeding Vice Admiral Ryokugyu."
Akihara Kagura casually dusted off the glass shards from his hand, accepting the towel handed over by Karin, calmly wiping his palm, seemingly oblivious, he instructed: "Chop Vice Admiral Ryokugyu's limbs, let him eat them all himself, if he dares to resist, immediately execute him on charges of rebelling against the World Government..."
"Hey..."
Ryokugyu frowned unhappily.
No...
How come he ended up accused of betraying the World Government!
Even expecting this woman to chop up his limbs and eat them himself, is Akihara Kagura really a proper Vice Admiral?
However, before Ryokugyu could speak, Karin's form instantly vanished from her position, appearing in front of him, she unsheathed her sword and slashed at his shoulder!
"Hey, attacking a superior is a serious crime..."
Ryokugyu raised his arm, vines emerging from his body attempting to bind Karin in place.
This ability akin to Wood Release...
Is remarkably familiar to Karin, as she used to be in the Root which housed several Wood Release and Sharingan Double Bloodline users, they always accompanied her in training, she's particularly adept at countering such abilities!
Karin's form sharply flipped, her Ninja Sword cutting bright arcs through the air, slicing through all the vines on Ryokugyu's body!
"Ah huh?"
Ryokugyu's eyes revealed a hint of surprise, it was his first time encountering someone so adept at countering the Woods-Woods Fruit, once more controlling his vines, a vine grew into a fist-like tree figure, striking at Karin's body!
"Vajra Seal!"
Karin did not hesitate to activate the Vajra Seal, golden chains burst from her body, swiftly dismantling the tree figure before her!