Chapter 107 Crane's Dividing Strategy
Chapter 107 Crane's Dividing Strategy
It was as if to confirm Kidd's idea.
Akin's body trembled slightly, and then six arms as thick as water tanks swung their fists, which were as big as tabletops, shattering the air with unparalleled power and speed, hurtling straight toward Kidd like a meteor falling to earth.
Although these six fists were not covered with the terrifying Armament Haki on the surface, their sheer power was enough to inspire awe.
It is no exaggeration to say that even a light glancing blow from such a fist would likely crush an ordinary person to pieces on the spot.
At this moment, Kidd was directly in front of this destructive force. If he were to take all six punches, there was no doubt that death awaited him.
"Rumble..."
With a deafening roar, the entire earth began to tremble violently.
Akin's fists rained down on Kidd's body like a storm, each punch carrying immense force. In an instant, dust flew, sand and gravel flew everywhere, and a deep crater appeared in the once flat ground.
At this moment, Kidd was completely on the defensive, utterly powerless to retaliate. Faced with Akin's relentless onslaught, he could only grit his teeth and desperately hold on.
However, human strength is ultimately limited, and as time went on, Kidd's defenses gradually collapsed.
One punch, two punches, three punches... More and more punches pounded heavily on his body. The powerful impact caused Kidd's body to fly backward involuntarily, finally crashing heavily into the ground and embedding itself deeply.
"Pfft..."
A mouthful of scarlet blood gushed from Kidd's mouth, tracing a shocking arc in the air before splattering across the ground, staining the surrounding sand crimson.
Having suffered such a severe injury, Kidd was now on the verge of death. His limbs had long been shattered from the overwhelming force, and waves of excruciating pain washed over him, nearly causing him to faint.
At this moment, his body was enduring unimaginable pain, and the expression on Kidd's face was extremely distorted, even somewhat ferocious and terrifying.
However, at that moment...
Kidd's eyes, which were originally filled with anger and resentment, had somehow become unusually "clear".
Through those eyes, one could almost see a sense of relief and liberation. Perhaps, at this moment when his life was about to end, Kidd finally understood that he had always overestimated his own strength.
Although he can act with impunity in the South China Sea, he is still far from being able to do so in this great sea route.
Putting everything else aside, just considering Logia-type Devil Fruit users, anyone who hasn't awakened Armament Haki, no matter who they are or how strong they are, will undoubtedly die.
Therefore, his fate was sealed the moment he decided to commit plunder and murder on Whisky Hill.
He closed his eyes.
At this point, he had already resigned himself to his fate.
Then, instead of Ah Jin's final blow, Ah Jin coldly said, "Your life will be spared for now..."
He then carried him toward the World Exchange on the whisky.
......
After Enni killed Diamante last time, Doflamingo immediately put a bounty on him in the underworld.
Therefore, Whisky Hill has attracted the attention of various forces since then.
At this time, spies from various factions had naturally been dispatched.
Gin's victory over the Kid Pirates, easily annihilating them, and the news that he had become the new Logia-type Devil Fruit user—the Sand-Sand Fruit—quickly spread throughout the world.
From then on, Akin's name officially entered the eyes of people all over the world.
It officially became famous throughout the world.
......
Naval Headquarters, Fleet Admiral Sengoku.
His expression at that moment was extremely complicated.
Gin's achievements have already demonstrated his strength, making him a definite pillar of the Navy's future. Coupled with his Logia-type Sand-Sand Fruit ability, he might even be a contender for the Admiral position.
Say you're happy!
I'm genuinely happy. The Navy has gained such a promising and powerful individual out of nowhere; I could laugh myself awake in my sleep.
Let me tell you I'm unhappy!
It's hard to be happy, after all, Gin is a pirate, and he's also one of Enni's men!
He was at his wit's end...
Normally, such a powerful individual with immense potential should be carefully recruited and nurtured... However, the fact that he was once a pirate makes the situation quite complicated.
Then there's this Akin, who's already been labeled as Aini.
Training him would undoubtedly strengthen Aini's influence within the Navy. Furthermore, since Aini is from the Holy Land, it would also enhance the Holy Land's control over the Navy.
God knows how much effort they expended to gradually reduce the Holy Land's control over the navy to its lowest point in hundreds of years.
However, it would be unreasonable not to cultivate and promote such people.
It might even make them more loyal to Aini.
Lieutenant General Tsuru, standing to one side, seemed to see through Sengoku's thoughts.
A slight smile played on his lips: "How about this... promote him to Rear Admiral of the Headquarters for defeating the Kid Pirates, and then transfer him back to Headquarters..."
"what?"
The Warring States period looked astonished.
Vice Admiral Tsuru: "According to intelligence, this Gin has already mastered the Six Powers: Shave, Tempest Kick, and Finger Pistol, and has also awakened Armament Haki. Even without eating Crocodile's Sand-Sand Fruit, he had considerable potential. Now that he's a Logia-type Sand-Sand Fruit user, his potential is even greater."
Moreover, judging from his battle with the Kid Pirates, his mastery of the Sand-Sand Fruit is at least on par with its previous owner, Crocodile.
With such strength, just like Akainu back then, he would definitely not lack battle achievements.
Such a person cannot be suppressed. It's better to try to win him over... or at least make him distance himself from Aini.
Sengoku's eyes suddenly lit up: "A divisive tactic..."
Vice Admiral Tsuru chuckled upon hearing this: "That's right. So from now on, Akin will always be one step ahead of Enni in the Navy. Moreover, I've already had Akin's original captain and crew brought out of Loguetown."
"it is good!"
Zhan Guo couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
Smoker had already reported on the relationship between Aini, Arkin, and Krieg long ago.
The initial "trust" between Ani and Akin was built on Krieg.
Furthermore, Aini and Akin have only spent less than two months together. Their relationship is probably not yet fully developed.
Or rather, complete mutual trust.
After all, there was a huge gap between the two from the very beginning.
Now, Akin's rank is made the same as Eni's. At the same time, Krieg, the "hub" between the two, is also in his hands.
It's hard for these two not to be suspicious of each other.
If we don't speak up, we'll immediately become enemies.
However, it's probably impossible to have unconditional trust between each other.
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