Borsalino looked at the island stained red with blood:
"Kowai ne~"
"Are there any survivors on this island~"
"What devil fruit is it~"
"Such a huge commotion~"
Sakazuki said while retracting his magma:
"It's not just the fruit, some people's reach is too long."
"Chop off his hands and fix them."
"As for the fruit, you can spar with Bullet."
Bullet grinned widely, dark Haki appearing and flowing over his fists as he looked at Borsalino.
Borsalino was somewhat curious:
"Oh~"
"Spar a bit~"
"Hmm—"
He touched his chin in a thoughtful pose.
While Borsalino was still thinking, Bullet spoke with a sinister grin:
"Let's see who's faster, Borsalino."
Borsalino paused for a moment:
"Huh?"
He found it strange that someone would challenge him to a speed contest.
Swish—
The sound of air being cut through.
Bullet's figure appeared, his Haki-infused iron fist smashing where Borsalino had just been.
On the branch of the giant red tree behind, light points gathered, and Borsalino's figure reappeared:
"Kowai ne~"
"Appearing so suddenly~ So fast~"
"Really~"
Bullet turned back with a sinister grin:
"I'll catch you next time."
"Be ready."
Borsalino placed his palms symmetrically in front of him, light points gathering:
"Oh~"
"Is that so~"
"Then I'll have to get a little serious too~"
"Yata—"
Swish—
A robust black shadow instantly obscured Borsalino's body.
Borsalino tilted his head slightly, his pupils constricting, and met Bullet's grinning face...
Time seemed to stand still...
Borsalino vanished without a sign, reappearing in mid-air in the distance.
Before he could even look at the branch he was just on, a large hand covered in Armament Haki pressed down on his shoulder.
Forcing him down to the ground...
Tap tap—
The two landed on the ground.
Borsalino stood with his hands in his pockets, his body slightly bent, stable, his justice cape fluttering.
Bullet's robust figure was behind him, one hand on his shoulder, a smile on his face.
Sakazuki, who was retracting his magma, also had a slight curl at the corner of his lips.
Borsalino's composure was gone, his smile significantly subdued, and he slowly said:
"Ko~wa~i~ne~~"
"Bullet~"
His brain worked at lightning speed, and in the space of a few words, he replayed the scene several times in his mind.
He slowly straightened his body, and Bullet's hand on his shoulder retracted.
Borsalino's expression recovered a bit, and he thought he understood:
"It's a speed-increasing type, isn't it~"
In the several replays in his mind, he could clearly feel that it wasn't teleportation.
It was extreme speed, so fast... his thoughts couldn't keep up.
He couldn't react...
It seems I've become a bit lax recently...
Bullet crossed his arms and chuckled:
"Paramecia-type—Raise-Raise Fruit."
A sound of gasping for air was heard.
"Hiss—"
This fruit... Borsalino instantly felt a headache:
"Raise-Raise Fruit?"
"That certainly warrants such a commotion."
A somewhat monstrous fruit, one that was noted by the government...
The reason why Byrn's World Destroyer was so feared was that the ability could easily destroy islands.
Want to catch him? With 50x speed activated, how many could keep up.
This was also the reason why the Navy's repeated attempts to capture him had failed years ago.
Later, the government sent Sengoku and Sakazuki, requesting that he be captured alive if possible. Unfortunately, he 'accidentally' died at Sakazuki's hands later...
This fruit had been missing from the seas for over twenty years...
To think it would fall into Bullet's hands as soon as it reappeared.
Adding wings to a tiger...
Borsalino sighed with emotion.
He also realized now that in terms of reflexes, he definitely couldn't compare to Bullet, the distance was too short.
If the space were wider, it would be difficult for Bullet to catch him.
Borsalino's face returned to its usual flippancy:
"Well~"
"Then I'll be going back to report to the Marshal~"
"The Raise-Raise Fruit, you see~"
"This is a big event~"
Sakazuki chuckled:
"Go ahead."
"I will explain the detailed process of this matter to Sengoku and Fleet Admiral Kong later."
Borsalino's body began to emit light points:
"Is that so~"
"Sayonara~"
Whoosh—
A golden light instantly cut through the sky and disappeared.
After Borsalino completely vanished, Sakazuki's smile slowly faded:
"How was it."
Bullet grinned sinisterly:
"Within five hundred meters, he's dead."
This distance was simulated after he tested, increasing the upper limit for both of them.
Based on Borsalino's reaction speed and conversion speed, he calculated.
How far his initial speed could catch up to and capture Borsalino.
Beyond that distance, after surpassing Borsalino's initial reaction speed, if he transformed into light and ran blindly, he wouldn't be able to catch up.
Sakazuki chuckled softly.
Staring in the direction Borsalino had left, he said faintly:
"That's enough..."
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The Holy Land, Mary Geoise.
Kong, the Fleet Admiral, listened to the events over the Den Den Mushi, his expression gradually turning grim:
"Good, good, I understand."
"I will have them provide an explanation for this matter."
*Click—*
He hung up the Den Den Mushi.
*Bang—*
He slammed his hand on the table, and Kong snorted:
"Such audacity."
He rose and pushed open the door, heading directly towards the hall where the Five Elders were located.../
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Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
Marshal's Office.
Borsalino sat on the sofa, picked up his teacup, and blew on it gently before taking a sip:
"That's how it is, Marshal~"
He slowly recounted the惨状 of Sabaody Archipelago, and what kind of devil fruit it was that made Sakazuki and Bullet go to such lengths.
Sengoku clasped his hands and placed them on the table, his expression thoughtful:
"I understand, you can go back now."
Borsalino slowly stood up:
"Hai~"
He leisurely walked out.
*Knock knock knock—*
Sengoku's hands, which had been on the table, were now tapping rhythmically.
"Byrn's...?"
His mind couldn't help but recall the previous user of the Raise-Raise Fruit.
Byrn, who died at Sakazuki's hands...
Golden Lion, who died at Sakazuki's hands.
Could there be a connection...?
Soto's ability... Bullet's ability...
Under the subtle influence of the Great Buddha Fruit, his spirit, with the wisdom of a Great Buddha, could easily connect these things...
But it was also troublesome at times, because although these things could be linked, they were extremely illogical...
He shook his head, dispelling the thoughts from his mind.
Bullet obtaining the power of the Raise-Raise Fruit was ultimately a good thing.
The Navy's foundation had become stronger.
Bru bru~ Bru bru~
The Den Den Mushi rang.
Looking at the Den Den Mushi's expression, Sengoku answered:
"Hello."
"Sakazuki."