#219 - Chapter 219 You Must Hold On
The Beast Pirates members who arrived on the Marine warship could hardly believe their ears.
Astonishment and fear were intertwined on their faces as they looked up at the purple-haired old man in the sky.
"It's Zeff! That Marine Headquarters Admiral!!!"
One of the pirates exclaimed in disbelief.
"'Black Arm' Zeff, why is he here?"
"The legendary Marine, we're on his ship!"
More pirates whispered, their voices filled with an uncontrollable panic.
Zeff, the current Marine Headquarters Admiral, one of the Marine's top combatants.
He has left countless legends on this sea, and it can be said that no pirate can remain calm upon hearing his name.
Zeff's reputation was earned step by step, fighting on the seas.
His invincible hands and unparalleled Armament Haki earned him the title of "Black Arm".
Zeff stood in the sky, like a towering mountain, inspiring awe.
His mere presence was enough to inspire a group of Marine soldiers, greatly boosting their morale.
The word "Justice" on his billowing Marine coat shone brightly, as if symbolizing an invincible power.
Captain John's eyes widened, and a cold chill spread through his heart.
He knew that the Zeff before him was not an easy opponent to deal with.
They had met on the battlefield before, and now they met again on this war-torn Onigashima, but their positions were still vastly different.
Zeff's gaze was stern as he looked down at the pirates below, his voice resounding like thunder throughout the battlefield.
"Beast Pirates, you should stay put on the warship.
"On this sea, no one can escape the judgment of justice."
His words were like a heavy hammer, striking the hearts of every pirate.
Those once arrogant and domineering pirates now felt their legs weakening, almost unable to stand.
Zeff's reputation and power far exceeded their imaginations.
Zeff slowly descended to the deck, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze the moment his feet touched the ground.
His cold gaze swept over every pirate, as if announcing their fate.
Captain John took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
He knew that this battle was a matter of life and death.
He gripped the sword in his hand, a trace of determination flashing in his eyes.
In any case, he had to do his best to fight for a chance of survival.
"Zeff,"
Captain John said in a low voice, with a hint of determination in his tone,
"You and I are old acquaintances, you know my character, Wano Country has been turned into this by Kaido, I should be able to leave first, right?"
Zeff snorted coldly,
"John, if you choose the path of a pirate, you must bear the judgment of justice."
"Today, I will personally end your sins."
Before he finished speaking, Zeff suddenly exerted his strength, his whole body rushing towards John like a tiger.
In that instant, his fist was like black lightning, carrying unmatched power, directly hitting John's face.
Captain John gritted his teeth and met him head-on, knowing that this battle, whether won or lost, was unavoidable.
The two figures quickly intertwined in the sky, and the fierce battle unfolded like a storm.
The entire battlefield became more chaotic and cruel in their duel.
"Interesting... really interesting..."
On the warship, a girl clapped her hands and walked out of the cabin.
Her voice was clear, with a hint of playfulness and curiosity.
The light shone on the sun hat on her head, and the brim cast a shadow over her eyes, making her expression even more mysterious.
The girl was wearing a floral low-cut short dress, and the skirt swayed gently with her steps.
She walked lightly to the deck.
When the Marines saw her appear, they immediately stopped their movements and saluted neatly:
"Rear Admiral Peacock!"
Peacock smiled, her eyes sweeping over the Marines on the deck.
Her eyes had a hint of playfulness, but more of an elusive majesty.
"Wano Country is really a good place, it seems that secretly following Teacher Zeff here is really a surprise," she said, her voice revealing a bit of joy.
The Marines looked at each other, their hearts filled with doubt and unease.
Rear Admiral Peacock was usually elusive, and her whip that could be drawn at any time was even more frightening.
Every Marine hoped that he would not become her target.
Peacock was holding a long whip in her hand, and the tip of the whip flicked gently on the ground, making a "pa da pa da" sound.
She looked up slightly, her eyes looking at the battlefield in the distance through her sunglasses.
The fierce battle between Captain John and Zeff made her excited, and she chuckled:
"Teacher Zeff's battle is always so exciting."
The Marines looked at Peacock, their hearts uneasy.
This young lady was not easy to get along with, and a little carelessness would provoke a beating.
Although her appearance seemed weak, everyone had seen the power of her whip.
"Rear Admiral Peacock, why are you here?"
A bold Marine asked cautiously, his voice full of respect and fear.
Peacock turned her head, the smile on her lips deepened.
"Of course, I'm here to see a good show."
"I've always heard about Wano Country, and now I've finally seen it."
After she finished speaking, she flicked the whip in her hand, and the tip of the whip made a crisp sound, scaring the Marines to take a step back involuntarily.
Peacock looked at their reaction and nodded in satisfaction.
"Okay, stop standing around, continue your work."
She waved her hand, as if driving away flies, dispersing the Marines gathered around her.
Her eyes returned to the battlefield, her eyes flashing with excitement.
The arrival of Rear Admiral Peacock made the atmosphere on the warship even more tense and complicated.
The Marines secretly prayed in their hearts, hoping that this young lady would not cause them any trouble, and at the same time, they couldn't help but feel a little expectation for what was about to happen.
......
In the ruins of Onigashima, smoke and dust filled the air, and ruins could be seen everywhere.
Kozuki Toki laboriously moved away the collapsed boulders one by one, her hands trembling from overexertion, her fingertips were worn out, and blood seeped out.
Her breathing was rapid, her face covered with sweat and dust, but she did not stop.
Finally, in a deep pit, she saw Jin'an's figure.
Kozuki Toki's heart sank suddenly, as if she had been hit hard by something.
Jin'an was covered in blood, his clothes were torn, his face was as pale as paper, his eyes were closed tightly, and he was obviously unconscious.
A trace of unbearable flashed in Kozuki Toki's eyes, she knelt beside Jin'an, trembling, and stretched out her hand to hug him in her arms.
Jin'an's body was cold and unresponsive to her arrival, which made her heart ache like a knife.
She carefully hugged him tightly, as if to convey some warmth and strength to him.
Tears silently slid from the corners of her eyes and dripped on Jin'an's face.
Her hand gently stroked his scarred face, her voice choked with sobs,
"Jin'an, don't give up... you must hold on."
Kozuki Toki's tears mixed with mud and blood, flowing down her cheeks.
She hugged him tightly, as if she could keep him, keep everything they once had.
Everything in the ruins seemed so quiet, only Kozuki Toki's crying echoed in the air.
Her tears fell on Jin'an's face, as if trying to awaken his sleeping soul.
Kozuki Toki took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.
She knew that now was not the time to give up.
She must be strong and take Jin'an away from this desperate place.
"Jin'an, we will definitely survive," she said softly, carrying Jin'an on her back, walking step by step in the ruins.
