Puff—Ain turned around and swung the sword in her hand quickly, leaving a huge wound on Genos's chest, and blood spurted out.
"It's over."
"No!" The axe in Genos's hand flew out instantly and chopped towards Ain fiercely.
With a tap of her foot, she easily avoided Genos's attack. Looking at the opponent's back, Ain's tone was filled with amazement. "You are still able to keep attacking even after being injured to this extent by me. You really have a strong will. However, the absolute gap in strength between us cannot be easily made up."
"Injured to this extent? What extent do you mean?" Genos turned around, his chest covered in blood, but there was no trace of injury.
Ain was slightly stunned, then suddenly realized. "I see, you are a Devil Fruit user." She continued, "But it will only delay your defeat a little. For you, this is a losing battle." Ain held a long sword and looked at Genos. "You can't defeat me with your strength. Besides, Mr. Zephyr will definitely win! No matter how hard you try, it will only delay your failure."
"I think our captain will be the winner!" Genos looked at Ain and spoke firmly. "Besides, I will be the winner of the battle between us!" Although I don't like fighting, I just want to live a peaceful life. However, since he has decided to fight, Genos will not relax at all. The enemy must be defeated!
Clang!! Ain suddenly raised her knife, cut off the bullet shot from a distance, and then turned her eyes away.
"Black Gun Neru!"
"I'm sorry, but I think we shouldn't force a one-on-one fight at a time like this." Neru stood a little distance away from the two of them, raising the black gun in his hand slightly, and it was unclear whether he was talking to Genos or Ain.
"It doesn't matter. I'm not the kind of person who believes in one-on-one combat." Genos said nonchalantly. "Rather, I'm the kind of person who's happy as long as I can win."
"You are indeed a despicable pirate." Ain's expression remained unchanged. Because Teacher Zephyr noticed the situation on the island, and it was a good time to take action, only the three of them came over first. However, the follow-up naval soldiers will arrive in a short while. If we look at the number of people, there is no doubt that their Navy has the advantage!
Strategic Retreat and Minina's Aid
"How are you?" On the other side, while Penguin and Shachi were entangled with Binz, Law rescued the others from being tied up.
"It's nothing serious. I'll go help Penguin and the others." After taking a quick look at the battlefield, Nia rushed directly towards Penguin and Shachi. Although their abilities could restrain Binz and prevent them from being tied up by his controlled plants, Binz wasn't the kind of person who relied entirely on Devil Fruit power. He was very proficient in the Six Styles of the Navy, especially Soru. He moved very fast, making it difficult for Penguin and Shachi to catch him.
"I won't make trouble." Gray was very self-aware. "I'm not good at fighting either." Minina looked at the battle over there and wanted to help, but she didn't know where to start.
Hearing this, Law took a deep look at his new partner. Just now, when he destroyed the vines to save her, he discovered that the vines that bound her were full of cracks, and she was almost able to break free by brute force. You know, even Nia, after using the power of her fruit to enter the half-human and half-beast state, was unable to break free by brute force.
"Take care of Robin," Law said to Minina, pointing at Robin. Robin didn't have any injuries on her body, but she looked a little dazed. She was feeling a little better now, but just a moment ago, she was shaking all over. This was not a physical problem, but more of a psychological one, which was beyond Law's professional scope. The only thing he could do was ask Minina, who was also a woman and looked lively and cheerful, to see if she could comfort the other person.
"Bepo, stop the bleeding of Daz Bones." ROOM activated his ability, and Law transferred the seriously injured Daz Bones to his side. After taking a look at the other party's injuries, Law gave instructions to Bepo. This guy's previous injury had just healed.
"Okay!" After taking out bandages and gauze from Law's medical box and urgently stopping the bleeding for Daz Bones, Bepo took the time to take a look at the battles in those places. Neru and Genos cooperated, one with close combat and the other with long-range output, and for a while, they fought back and forth with their opponent. It was much more lively on Penguin and Shachi's side. Their Devil Fruit abilities meant their battle was bound to be spectacular. Moreover, fighting in such a dense forest would indeed require their abilities to clear the battlefield. Otherwise, if the Flourishing Fruit user was allowed to activate his ability recklessly, all of them would be bound again.
"ROOM——" After urgently treating Daz Bones's injuries, Law once again opened up his ability, covering Dorry and Brogy within its range.
"Cut!" He swung Guiku repeatedly, cutting off all the vines that bound the two giants.
"Scan!" An invisible force swept through both of their bodies in an instant.
"No way!" Law frowned slightly, looking at the two giant friends with weak breaths. Although the two men suffered a lot of injuries, they were not too serious. What made them both weak was sheer exhaustion. In their duel, they had drained all the strength in their bodies just to determine the winner. However, until the end, no winner could be determined, and now both of them had lost their fighting ability.
"They both just ran out of energy."
"I'm sorry to have put you in such a predicament." Dorry and Brogy also understood the current situation. For some unknown reason, the Navy had suddenly come to the island to capture them, and it happened to be the awkward time when the two of them were exhausted after fighting with all their might. And the two of them had now become a concern and a burden to their friends.
"Don't worry about us, just go away!"
"Ga ba ba ba, the warriors of Elbaf will not let their friends get into trouble!"
"Hehehe, take our weapons with you too! They are gifts from us to our friends. They are symbols of friendship!"
"Don't talk nonsense, you bastard giant uncle!" Although Law was very anxious, he still smiled at the two giants. "We are not the kind of people who would abandon our friends and run away!"
"And we will win!" The light blue halo enveloped the two giants again. At least, let's treat their injuries first.
"That…" Minina suddenly spoke up. "If you're exhausted from fighting, maybe I can help." She explained, "I can make a kind of energy dish. Although it tastes strange, it can quickly restore people's physical strength."
"Very good!" Law felt relieved. This way, we will be more confident. After all, the one Rhodes is dealing with now is the former Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, Black Arm Zephyr! He is a legendary figure!
"I'll help too!" Robin also stood up. Although her body was still trembling slightly, her eyes were full of determination.
"But, Robin-chan, your body…" Minina looked at Robin with a hint of worry.
"It's fine!" Robin forced a smile on her face. "My companions are all busy, how can I watch with peace of mind? Don't worry, as long as you are here, I will be fine."
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As Rhodes battles Zephyr, the rest of the Rhodes Pirates face off against Ain and Binz. Genos and Neru combine their strengths against Ain, while Penguin and Shachi use their explosive abilities to counter Binz and free the entangled crew. Law prioritizes healing, saving Daz Bones, and freeing the exhausted giants Brogy and Dorry. The giants urge the crew to leave, but Law refuses, affirming their commitment as partners. Minina offers her unique "energy dish" to quickly restore stamina, and a still-shaken Robin bravely decides to assist with the cooking, reinforcing the bonds of their newfound partnership.
With the crew rallying to support each other and the giants, how will Minina's energy dish impact the course of the battle against the Navy? What new strategic decisions will Law make to turn the tide, and how will Robin's determination contribute to the overall effort despite her past trauma?