Chapter 205: Capture Blue Demon, Dead or Alive!
After Luo Han left, the people of the Sabaody Archipelago heard the commotion, but no one paid it much attention.
Because at that same moment, the thunderous booms coming from Mary Geoise—the seat of the World Government—reached their ears as well.
Coupled with the appearance of the massive "Sea King" overhead and the golden light flash earlier…
Everyone understood. As the last stop before entering the New World, the residents here were no strangers to the transformative forms of Zoan-type Devil Fruit users.
They had simply never imagined one could be that massive. But once the thought of it being a rare Mythical Zoan crossed their minds—it made sense.
What confirmed it was seeing Cole's massive form vanish with a flip—clearly the work of a Devil Fruit. That left no doubt.
Piecing it all together, the conclusion was clear: someone had just attacked the World Government's headquarters—Mary Geoise, home of the Celestial Dragons.
The realization left everyone drenched in cold sweat, all suddenly aware of how grave the situation was.
Especially among the pirates and wanted criminals—they were terrified.
"The one who attacked Mary Geoise escaped. If we stay here, we'll be caught in the crossfire!"
"We need to run, Captain/Boss!"
"Go! We leave immediately!"
In a flash, the wanted criminals and bounty targets fled the island, plunging the Sabaody Archipelago into chaos.
…
Elsewhere, at Marine Headquarters in Marineford—
An angry roar erupted from the Fleet Admiral's office, startling the messenger standing outside into a rigid stance.
"What did you say?!"
"Blue Demon and the beastman Cole attacked, destroying most of Mary Geoise—many Celestial Dragons dead or injured, and—cough cough!"
The current Fleet Admiral broke into a fit of coughing before he could finish, clearly still recovering from injuries sustained during the God Valley incident.
"The Five Elders demand an Admiral be dispatched immediately to pin down Blue Demon. Carry it out at once!"
With that, the CP0 agent on the line hung up abruptly, giving the Fleet Admiral no respect at all.
"..."
The Fleet Admiral froze in fury, unsure whether to be more outraged at CP0 or at Luo Han.
"Messenger—inform Garp and Kong. Send them to the Sabaody Archipelago immediately!"
"Yes, sir!"
The soldier outside responded and quickly made the call.
Upon receiving the message, Sengoku Kong and Garp understood the situation. They were to use Moonwalk and fly at top speed to Sabaody to intercept Blue Demon.
Without delay, the two left Marineford.
Twenty meters above sea level, two powerful figures sped through the air toward Sabaody.
It was Garp and Kong!
"What a madman!" Garp muttered, his heavy footsteps striking the air as he flew. His mind was full of thoughts.
Now that Rocks was no longer restraining him, were you finally unleashing your true desires, Blue Demon?
A look of unease flickered in Garp's eyes. From the first moment he met Luo Han, he had never forgotten the man. Luo Han seemed ordinary in many ways—but there was always a flicker of cold indifference in his eyes when he looked at people.
It made Garp feel that Luo Han was even more arrogant than the Celestial Dragons, even more uncaring about the lives of others.
As if everyone else was just a stone or an ant—beneath his concern.
Garp kept these thoughts to himself.
Meanwhile, at Mary Geoise, all CP0 departments sprang into action, especially under direct orders from the Celestial Dragons:
"Capture Blue Demon—dead or alive!"
The command threw all CP-related forces into overdrive.
The entire World Government shifted into high gear.
Even though CP0 and Marine HQ personnel suspected Blue Demon had likely already left Sabaody, they couldn't afford to ignore the slim chance he was still there. They swarmed toward the archipelago.
…
Meanwhile, after enjoying his victory, Luo Han began to feel a little afraid—and decided it was time to lay low.
He flew the ship to an altitude of 10,000 meters, heading full speed toward the Calm Belt.
His plan was to cross the Red Line from there and enter the New World.
Once there, they'd be much safer.
"Luo Han, what is the meaning of this?" Sister Shao stood on the ship in confusion, staring at Luo Han's back at the bow.
Hadn't they agreed to part ways? She and Aishi were just waiting outside, worried about him and Cole.
Then suddenly, they were scooped up by Luo Han's telekinesis and dropped onto the ship.
"Haha, Sister Shao."
Luo Han laughed, then turned serious. "Cole and I attacked Mary Geoise. CP0 and the Navy definitely won't let us go."
"So, leaving you behind at Sabaody is too dangerous. It's better if you come with us—we'll return in a few years."
He bowed slightly. "I'm sorry, Sister Shao. Because of our recklessness, we've dragged you into this."
"It's fine."
"But… you attacked Mary Geoise!"
Sister Shao looked grim, a trace of confusion in her eyes. Had something else happened at Island 20? She began to ask, "Earlier, did you—"
She stopped mid-sentence, noticing Luo Han's appearance.
"Ah!"
Aishi , who was beside her, gasped. When Luo Han turned around, she too saw what had changed.
"Luo Han… what happened to you?!"
She rushed to his side, touching his now-worn face with tears in her eyes.
"I'm okay."
Luo Han wrapped his arm around her waist, comforting her. "Don't worry. I'll be back to normal soon."
"Really?!" Aishi brightened.
"Rea…lly." Luo Han was speechless. This woman believed him that easily?
Aishi simply smiled and hugged him tightly.
…
"What happened to Luo Han?" Sister Shao asked Ellis .
"Back on Island 20, two CP0 agents ambushed him. One of them used a special Devil Fruit power on him."
Ellis gestured to Luo Han. "And… he ended up like that."
"What kind of Devil Fruit ability was that?"
Sister Shao's expression was serious as she looked at Luo Han's aged face. "He looks like he aged more than ten years."
More than that. Even though Luo Han looked about 30-something, Ellis —who could sense life force—knew he had lost over 40 years' worth of essential, irreplaceable life energy.
But she didn't say that, even to Sister Shao. Instead, she replied, "I don't know. I've never seen it before."
"I see…"
Sister Shao gave Ellis a meaningful look, sensing she hadn't told her everything.
Still, she now understood why Luo Han and Cole had attacked Mary Geoise. It was retaliation—a way to vent the pressure they'd endured from the World Government.
"Seems like Luo Han's hometown—Ring Tree Island—or its people must have something the World Government wants badly."
She didn't know what it was, but it was clear. The World Government had even launched a CP0-Navy joint ambush on Luo Han as soon as he set sail.
Later, they even destroyed Ring Tree Island. If it hadn't been for Tengetsu sending the families into the future, Luo Han might've gone to war with the World Government already.
That would've been much sooner than this symbolic act of revenge.
"Shao!"
Ellis snapped Sister Shao out of her thoughts. "Luo Han's calling for everyone."
"Ah!" Sister Shao blinked. "What is it?"
"Everyone!"
Luo Han's voice came from the front, and she finally heard him clearly.
"There's been a change of plans—we're heading back to Ark Island first!"
"Alright. If that's what you've decided," the others agreed. Now all eyes were on Sister Shao.
She raised her hands and laughed. "What can I say? I've already boarded the pirate ship—guess I'm going all the way with you guys!"
After all, returning to Sabaody now would be suicide. Never underestimate the power of the World Government. Doing so would just be naive.
"Haha…!"
Everyone laughed.
"Then let's go!"
Luo Han commanded, accelerating toward the Calm Belt. From there, they would cross the Red Line, enter the New World, and make for Ark Island.
…
Back on the Sabaody Archipelago, Garp and Kong had arrived.
They stood at Island 20, at the site where Luo Han had obliterated CP0 agent Luo.
Kong, Garp, and the assembled CP0 and CP agents stood in silence before the massive crater. The blood and flesh splattered around it told them everything—they could feel the despairing power of Blue Demon.
"Senior Luo was a match for a Navy Admiral… and yet he was blown apart by one punch!"
A young CP0 agent stared blankly. Through the slit in his mask, his eyes were filled with shock.
He had once trained under Luo and knew just how terrifying the man's power was. But even sacrificing his life force hadn't been enough to stop Blue Demon.
It was hard to stay calm knowing that.
"Yeah… This isn't something one man can deal with. It'll take all of us together."
The leaders of each agency exchanged looks—realizing cooperation was necessary.
They had just learned what happened. Two Admiral-level CP0s had ambushed Blue Demon—and were both killed.
Only a coordinated attack by the top elites of each agency might succeed against such a foe.
"Once we return, let's reach out to those few," the leaders thought in unison.
"What do you think, Garp?" Kong asked gravely. As someone who had fought Luo Han, he knew the man was strong—but not so strong that he could obliterate an Admiral-level fighter in a single punch.
"That kind of destructive power can't be from his Devil Fruit alone."
Garp frowned. That kind of pulverizing strike required a sudden, overwhelming burst of force, backed by exceptionally powerful Haki—Rocks-level Haki, at least.
But Luo Han wasn't supposed to have Haki that strong!
Even if he did, it was unlikely he'd completely nullify an Admiral's full-power, life-burning strike. Some of it should've gone through.
That was Garp's biggest doubt.
But the truth was—none of the power had gotten through. CP0 Luo's entire attack had been reflected by Luo Han's Perfect Armament Haki. Coupled with Luo Han's own immense strength, it had resulted in that one-hit kill.
(END CHAPTER)
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