The Golden Merry has left Log Town.
Aside from Luffy, everyone else was feeling down.
Roronoa Zoro, clutching his sword, leaned against the railing of Merry, and hoarsely asked, "Hey, Curly Brow, was that guy Uehara Naraku?"
This time, the blow Zoro suffered was even greater.
Previously, losing to Hawk Eye Mihawk was bearable, but this time facing Uehara Naraku, he was defeated with just one finger...
Really...
Difficult to accept.
Sanji slowly nodded, sadly smoking a cigarette, "Didn't think that guy was so strong..."
"Ha, Uehara was always strong!"
Luffy's arm suddenly extended, jumping to their side, speaking cheerfully, "Three years ago when I met him, I stood no chance..."
"Now it's probably the same, right!"
Nami resentfully glanced at Luffy.
Just as the mood among the Straw Hat Pirates began to lift thanks to Luffy, the atmosphere in Log Town after their departure became tense.
Monkey D. Dragon, clad in a green cloak, appeared at the corner of the plaza, calling out loudly to Sabo who was still engaged in battle.
"Sabo, others are arriving... we need to go."
As the strong winds outside Log Town subsided, Dragon immediately used Observation Haki to survey the surroundings, sensing several troublesome individuals!
One of them was none other than Aokiji, whom he was familiar with.
Among the others were foes that the Revolutionary Army had found challenging over the years.
"Yes, Mr. Dragon."
Sabo fended off Smoker's attack with a punch, leaping back to Dragon's side, intending to leave directly with him.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
Aokiji and Ain had already appeared at the plaza's entrance, while several mask-wearing individuals instantly arrived on the rooftops around the plaza!
Navy Admiral Aokiji!
Along with the Revolutionary Army's nemesis, CP Department's agents!
"Navy Admiral Aokiji!"
Upon seeing Aokiji, Sabo's face immediately changed, his expression turning tense as he glanced at Dragon beside him.
"Mr. Dragon!"
Sabo clenched his iron pipe, speaking in a low voice, "Did the Navy Admirals come from the port direction? Did Luffy and the others..."
"Luffy has safely left."
Dragon's mouth curled into a smile as he removed the hood from his cloak, chuckling, "Seems Aokiji and these World Government hounds are targeting us..."
Sabo looked at Dragon in disbelief, unable to resist asking, "But how did they know Mr. Dragon..."
Even within the Revolutionary Army, few knew Dragon's whereabouts, especially as they had come to Log Town to see off Luffy in secrecy!
"It must be that Yakushi Kabuto's doing!"
Dragon still wore a smile, but the Revolutionary Army leader likely had his own suspicions, surely the handiwork of Yakushi Kabuto, the rising strategist.
Ever since Yakushi Kabuto fully took over the CP Department, life had been challenging for the Revolutionary Army.
Over the years, disputes between Kabuto's CP Department and the Revolutionary Army persisted, and almost every time, the Revolutionary Army suffered losses at Kabuto's hands.
Kabuto captured numerous Revolutionary Army cadres...
Which paved his way to a high position!
Dragon continued to wear a smile, but his gaze turned icy, "Seems our old adversary guessed I would be here to see off Luffy..."
That Yakushi Kabuto...
Still as troublesome as ever!
"Hm, long time no see, Dragon."
Aokiji scratched his head, regarding Dragon with some uncertainty, "Didn't expect you would really be here..."
"Kuzan, it seems there's nothing you can't expect!"
Dragon looked at Aokiji, his grin unwavering, "But looking at the arrangements, did they only send you to capture me?"
"That's quite a challenge..."
Aokiji shook his head, his gaze slowly focusing on Sabo beside Dragon, "However... even if we can't capture you, we must gain something from this encounter!"
"Hey, Kuzan!"
Smoker's figure transformed into a white smoke, flying to Aokiji's side, frowning as he spoke to Aokiji, "Can't you at least muster some enthusiasm!"
Smoker and Aokiji are old friends.
Their relationship is genuinely good.
Hence, Smoker's rudeness to the Admiral wasn't taken to heart by Aokiji, who even sighed leisurely, "Hm, Smoker, this can't be solved just by enthusiasm, Dragon isn't that simple..."
"Get ready!"
A burly CP agent wearing a mask interrupted violently, "We have no leisure time to listen to you chat here!"
These CP agents showed no regard for Aokiji's status as a Navy Admiral!
As he spoke, the four CP agents from the rooftops quickly descended, forming a faint encirclement around Dragon and Sabo!
"So it's you guys..."
Dragon's eyes gradually darkened, and he stared fixedly at the four CP agents, whispering, "Lightning, Earth, Wind, Water... That guy Yakushi Kabuto seems determined to take my head!"
These are the strongest four under Yakushi Kabuto's command in the CP agents!
They are the most terrifying four among the CP agents in recent years, fighting fearlessly and being the most effective aides for Yakushi Kabuto in capturing revolutionary cadres!
"It's them!"
Sabo's expression couldn't help but change.
Even the usually thick-skinned Sabo couldn't help but feel a bit tense upon hearing the code names of these four CP agents, for they have planted hatred in the hearts of every Revolutionary Army member!
Revolutionary Army Intelligence Officer Terry Gilteo.
Revolutionary Army Northern Army Commander Karasu.
Revolutionary Army Western Army Commander Morley.
Revolutionary Army Eastern Army Deputy Commander Ahiru.
All of these are high-ranking members of the Revolutionary Army, but were all captured and imprisoned in the underwater prison Impel Down by the design of Yakushi Kabuto and these CP agents!
Honestly...
Sabo is now feeling a lingering sense of doom, since so far very few Revolutionary Army cadres have managed to escape from these CP agents!
Sabo couldn't help but sigh, not expecting that the cost of sending Luffy off would be so great, putting him and Dragon in such dangerous circumstances!
Luffy, that younger brother...
If he doesn't become the Pirate King, it would truly be a letdown for all they've done!
"Sabo."
Dragon glanced at Log Town, lowering his voice: "This place is hardly suitable as a battlefield. Once the fight starts, I'll cover for you to break through and leave. If you find an opportunity, escape immediately, got it?"
"Mr. Dragon..."
Sabo looked at Dragon in disbelief, hastily shaking his head: "No, later on, I'll fight with all my might to pave the way for Mr. Dragon... Bardigo can't afford to lose Mr. Dragon!"
"Sabo..."
Monkey D. Dragon's lips curled into a smile, shaking his head: "Relying solely on one Navy Admiral and four CP agents to keep me here, it's not that easy!"
In the next moment, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, surrounded by a group, unexpectedly took the initiative to grab the nearest burly CP agent!
This CP agent was already alert, dodging back the instant Dragon reached for him, and extended a finger to charge at Dragon again!
"Hell Stab: One-Finger Nukite!"
"Dragon Claw Fist!"
Dragon's palm instantly transformed into a claw, fiercely colliding with the CP agent codenamed Lightning, his sharp claws instantly crushing the agent's finger!
However, Dragon didn't dare to be careless!
Because over years of encounters, Dragon has vaguely uncovered some intel, such as why these CP agents codenamed Thunder, Fire, Wind, and Earth fight fearlessly — it's because they simply cannot die!
Almost like corpses!
Just as Dragon was about to advance, crushing the man's head directly, a white light thwarted his pursuit, causing the ground to turn to nothingness upon touching down!
Clearly...
If an ordinary person touches this white light, death is almost certain!
Another CP agent's finger instantly shot forth streams attacking Dragon, laughingly jibing: "Ahahahaha, don't be too hasty, kid from the Land of Lightning... This guy isn't so easy to deal with!"
The CP agent codenamed Water launched his attack while turning to Aokiji and others: "Hey, how long are you guys going to stand there?"
"Hmph!"
Smoker snorted coldly, brandishing his Jitte as he charged at Dragon, yet before striking twice, he finds himself pinned beneath Dragon's Dragon Claw Fist on his head!
Dragon's fingers enveloped in commanding Armament Haki, if he, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, exerted force, he could crush Smoker's skull!
A chill swept toward Dragon!
The ice instantly enveloped Dragon's body!
This was the power of Navy Admiral Aokiji, saving his friend Smoker in crisis!
"Ugh, such a hassle..."
Aokiji scratched his head, glanced at the saved Smoker, and said, "Smoker, go help Ain catch that blond kid, for now, leave Dragon to us!"
"Mm..."
Smoker slowly nodded.
This Navy Captain couldn't help but glance at Dragon trapped in ice, he had almost thought he was going to die at Dragon's hands earlier!
On the other side...
Ain and Sabo had also clashed!
"Mr. Dragon!"
Sabo couldn't help being stunned, staring at the ice-bound Dragon.
In the next breath, Dragon's figure broke free!
The Revolutionary Army leader stood unscathed as if, his lips still curled into a smile: "Ha, freezing power really is getting more terrifying... Admiral Kuzan..."
"Ugh, recently acquired some interesting power..."
Aokiji scratched his head, lazily replying, "Facing monsters like you, still makes me feel a bit inadequate..."
Dragon dodged a CP agent's attack, waved a gust of wind repelling the other three CP agents!
At this moment, Dragon's gaze finally settled on Aokiji, his eyes subtly turning serious: "Modesty to a fault... You are a Navy Admiral, after all!"