"Hina promised!" Hina nodded aboard the warship.
"Hina will surround the island with three warships. The two of you sneak into the island to find out the situation," Hina explained, lighting a cigarette.
"Hina sent someone to take you there in a boat!" Hina added.
"No need!" Ai Xiu shook his head directly.
This was Ai Xiu's first mission, and he was eager for something new. After his encounter with Akainu, he had a clear understanding of his strength. Even if he encountered the Four Emperors, he had confidence in his ability to retreat if necessary.
Thinking about this, Ai Xiu lightly grabbed Tashigi's arm and pressed down with his feet, taking off with Tashigi towards the distant island.
"Moonwalk!" Ai Xiu exclaimed.
As Ai Xiu and Tashigi departed, Hina watched them, then turned her head and ordered the warships to separate, blocking the island from three directions. If any pirate ships attempted to leave, they would be immediately intercepted and, if necessary, bombarded.
Tashigi felt the wind blowing in front of her, making it difficult to open her eyes. After a few breaths, she realized her feet were back on solid ground. They had arrived at Momo Island.
The scent of blood filled the air. Ai Xiu surveyed the surroundings and released his grip on Tashigi's arm. They found themselves on a beach with pirate corpses scattered everywhere. It seemed that not much time had passed since their demise.
When using Moonwalk earlier, Ai Xiu spotted the pirate ships docked around the island. Most were in ruins, some reduced to fragments floating in the sea. The great battle appeared to be over, but the pirates hadn't left yet.
Ai Xiu was curious about the Devil Fruit the pirates had been fighting over. "Officer Ai Xiu, what should we do next?" Tashigi asked, placing her hand on the long sword hanging from her waist, looking alert.
"The previous two officers died. Aren't you worried about me dying too?" Ai Xiu teased
"This is a rare opportunity for real combat, and I am now Chief Ai Xiu's adjutant!" Tashigi declared.
"That's right!" Ai Xiu nodded, then let go of his knowledge and instantly located the surviving individuals on the island.
"Let's go; let's find them!" Ai Xiu urged, raising his foot and walking in a specific direction.
"Be careful!" Tashigi warned her as Ai Xiu grabbed her and pulled her into his arms. A drunken pirate stumbled past, oblivious to their presence.
Hiding in Ai Xiu's embrace, Tashigi blushed, feeling a mix of shyness and embarrassment. They waited until the intoxicated pirate had moved on.
Ai Xiu led Tashigi through the camp, avoiding numerous patrols. Inspired by his knowledge, they managed to evade the pirates' secret signals. Ai Xiu seemed like a prophet.
Tashigi's eyes filled with surprise. She had guessed the ability Ai Xiu was using—the legendary Observation Haki. Tashigi had only heard stories about it and had yet to master this extraordinary ability. She felt a twinge of envy but also joy. As Ai Xiu's deputy, she could seek his guidance in the future. Despite her passion for collecting swords, Tashigi would never refuse an opportunity to become stronger.
They entered the pirate camp, where the pirates were indulging in a banquet. Ai Xiu disregarded the corpses
strewn around them, gaining a deeper understanding of the world's cruelty. In the original anime, the true brutality of the One Piece world was not fully depicted.
"Be quiet, you bastard! Do you want to court death? This devil's Fruit belongs to the young master. If you dare to take it, the young master will surely kill you!" A voice roared.
"Shut up! The young master only knows about one Devil Fruit here. If we take another one, no one will know!" another voice argued.
"You ignorant fool! The young master's brilliance surpasses your imagination!" the first voice retorted.
Ai Xiu was taken aback. They were Doflamingo's men—Heavenly Yaksha Doflamingo, one of the Shichibukai, with a bounty of 340 million.
Tashigi trembled as she informed Ai Xiu of Doflamingo's notoriety. His bounty surpassed her wildest imagination and illustrated Doflamingo's power.
Ai Xiu was already aware of what Tashigi told him. However, he hadn't expected to stumble upon such an unexpected gain this time.
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