Inside the massive Dressrosa Colosseum, the crowd was boiling, and the atmosphere had reached its peak.
The announcer's voice echoed through every corner via the amplification transponder snail:
"Ladies! Gentlemen! Next, let us welcome today's most anticipated fighter with our most fanatical cheers—the son of our noble Duke Dytet, the brave and fearless Young Master Teddy!!"
From the exit of the noble-exclusive passage, little Teddy, clad in shiny armor and holding a decorative longsword, walked out with his head held high.
He did his best to mimic a hero's posture, waving his arms toward the stands and enjoying the mountain-shaking, sea-tsunami-like cheers.
"And his opponent—" the announcer's voice suddenly became low and dramatic,
"is our Colosseum's 'Ace,' the scarred yet still ferocious 'Horn'—Number One!!"
Clang... Clang... The sound of heavy chains rang out again. The gate on the other side slowly rose, revealing Dock's massive and hideous figure.
Compared to the 'Horns' who had appeared before, he had more scars on his body, and his aura was even more ferocious. His bloodshot eyes, like an abyss, swept across the high platform, his gaze locking tightly onto Duke Dytet.
Even though he was bound by Sea Stone chains and forced to crawl low, that predatory hatred still sent a chill through the spectators near the front row.
The announcer on the high platform, caught in Dock's fierce gaze, accidentally knocked the microphone off the platform, causing a burst of piercing static that sent a ripple of chaotic stagnation through the heated atmosphere.
"Boom!!!"
At that moment, an earth-shattering explosion suddenly erupted from the direction of the distant palace! The very ground of the Colosseum trembled from it!
Immediately after, a roar resounded through the air; it was Zephyr's voice:
"Shandon! What do you pirates think you're doing?! Release King Riku!"
This sudden turn of events caused an immediate uproar throughout the entire Colosseum!
At the same time!
"Roar—!!"
Dock, in the middle of the Colosseum, let out a furious roar! His arm muscles bulged and knotted, and under the influence of Charlotte Linlin's black lightning, the Sea Stone chains—already riddled with cracks—shattered inch by inch!
Without changing his expression, Dock tore out the three blood-groove spears embedded in his back along with his flesh. His massive body crushed the ground as he lunged toward the high platform where the nobles were, like a cannonball fired from a barrel!
"Ah—!!"
"The monster is charging up!!"
Terrified screams immediately erupted from the spectator stands, and the scene spiraled completely out of control!
And this was only the beginning of the chaos!
"Rumble—!"
The iron gates of multiple entrances connecting the Colosseum to the dungeon were torn apart as if by an invisible giant force, shattering with a crash!
Countless figures poured out like a flood through a broken dam—they were Slaves who had been imprisoned and tortured for a long time until they were barely human!
The flames of hatred burned in their eyes. Some held the iron chains that had bound them, while others were even bare-handed, as they charged madly toward the nobles and spectators on the stands who had once viewed them as playthings and taken pleasure in their suffering!
At the tail end of this flood of revenge, Charlotte Linlin stepped out leisurely.
Gladiator 'Number Four,' who had previously lost to the noble Kari, locked his gaze onto Kari, who was panicking and trying to flee from the noble seating area.
"Kari! I'm here!! Don't think you're escaping this time!" He charged over like a maddened bull.
At this moment, he was no longer under any restraint. The 1.78-meter tall Kari was as fragile as a lamb waiting to be slaughtered before him.
Charlotte Linlin's gaze swept over the Slaves who were indiscriminately attacking the noble spectators, her eyes calm.
She didn't know if there were any innocent people among these pampered nobles, but she chose to release these Slaves and give them a chance to resist. As for the outcome, she didn't care.
She looked up toward the palace, where smoke and dust filled the air. A massive stone giant was engaged in a fierce battle with a figure in a Marine uniform, and shockwaves were constantly being sent out.
"The timing is truly perfect..." she whispered to herself, a curve forming at the corner of her mouth,
"Dressrosa is now in complete chaos."
As if to confirm her words—
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
The sounds of gunfire, cannons, and clashing swords began to ring out from the direction of the harbor and every corner of the city, quickly merging into one!
The many magnificent ships originally moored at the Royal Harbor were now hoisting pirate flags!
Pirates and Marines encountered each other unexpectedly, and a fierce battle broke out instantly. Flames rose into the sky, reflecting half the harbor in a crimson glow!
On the high platform of the Colosseum,
"Protect me! Protect me quickly!!"
Duke Dytet was pale with fright, his fat body trembling uncontrollably. He looked at Dock, who was lunging at him like a God of destruction, and screamed in terror:
"You... You were clearly poisoned! You shouldn't have much strength left!"
Dock let out a sorrowful and indignant roar that shook the surroundings: "How could a maggot like you, who only knows pleasure, understand the power of 'will'!!"
Of course, there was also a minor reason: he had just had a full meal and drunk the farewell wine, recovering a significant amount of strength.
His massive fist, covered in pitch-black Armament Haki and carrying hatred that could crush everything, smashed ruthlessly toward Dytet, Teddy, Prince Riku, and the others on the high platform!
"Presumptuous!"
With a loud shout, the wall of the noble box shattered, and a figure dropped down like lightning. It was Navy Vice Admiral Basti! He met the attack with his own iron fist, also coated in Armament Haki!
"Boom!"
The wind from the punches surged. With a vast difference in strength, Dock's massive body was violently blown back, falling from the high platform and crashing heavily onto the sand below, sending up clouds of dust.
"Pah! Damned slave! You should act like a slave!" Basti stood with his fist retracted, his tone cold and contemptuous.
"Damn it! There's actually a Navy Vice Admiral here! As expected of the nobles' loyal lapdog!" Dock coughed up blood, struggling to get back up.
"Who are you calling a lapdog?!" Basti flew into a rage upon hearing this. Moving his body, he leapt down from the high platform, intending to deal Dock a final, fatal blow!
However, just as he moved—
"Bang!!!"
A pink slash arrived first, striking Basti! He didn't even have time to react before he was sent flying back like a cannonball, smashing ruthlessly into the noble spectator stands below. Amidst a chorus of screams, he crashed through a large section of seats, and dust filled the air.
Charlotte Linlin had appeared in front of Dock at some unknown point. She held a massive nodachi, resting it on her shoulder, her tone carrying a hint of laziness and unquestionable authority:
"Marine, interrupting someone who has cast everything aside just to avenge their family... is a very impolite thing to do."
"Cough... You! Just who the hell are you?!"
Amidst the dust, Basti scrambled to his feet, blood leaking from the corner of his mouth. He looked toward Charlotte Linlin with an extremely ugly expression.
With just one strike, he felt the gap in their power. This person before him gave off a pressure very similar to those few monsters in the Navy. She... was a monster on the exact same level as Zephyr!
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