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Chapter 11
The battle raged relentlessly aboard the Navy galleon as the three factions engaged in fierce combat with one another. There was no mercy for either group or the need to show kindness to an enemy that would show none. It was easy to say why, after all, these two pirate groups weren't simply a group of newcomers to the sea or fearful of the Marines. They were part of the Emperors of the Sea crew, the Yonkos, the most powerful pirates in all the world, making them veterans of the ocean. So, it wasn't strange at all to watch them fight with such a mad resolution. The reputation of their captains was at stake, and failure was not an option.
However, when it came to watching Admiral Kizaru fight off, both Katakuri and King, without looking aggravated or worried, were truly a spectacle to rejoice. Kizaru was powerful and incredibly fast; there was no doubt about it, but the ones he was fighting were not pushovers either. Their observation Haki was incredibly advanced. It was the first time Galadriel had the chance to see powerful fighters using it to be one step ahead of their opponents. Roger told her just enough to make her wonder how far someone could see by using Observation Haki. But now, thanks to them, Galadriel has a good idea.
To an ordinary person, the way they move and position themselves might appear strange. However, for someone with a sharp mind or experience in using Haki, it was evident that these three individuals were engaging in a battle of a higher level. They were fiercely attempting to anticipate every movement and attack, distinguishing between feints and baits. Every action they took had a specific purpose, and even their breathing seemed to be carefully calculated. Galadriel then realised that these weren't to be underestimated. They had a lot of combat experience and knew how to use their power.
Galadriel found herself needing to avoid certain attacks that, although not directly aimed at her, had the potential to cause significant harm if she wasn't cautious. This surprising turn of events served as a helpful reminder for her to remain vigilant. It was true that Galadriel held the advantage of being a level 100 player, equipped with various items, skills, passive abilities, and a multitude of Devil Fruits at her disposal. However, she had to exercise extreme caution and not allow her own arrogance to blind her. In all honesty, those three adversaries were even more formidable than she had initially believed.
Kizaru is strong, and he is still not really using all his strength. But I could say the same about those other two. Galadriel thought before looking at one of Kizaru's light beams coming right at her. She didn't move. She allowed the beam to hit her right in the chest and for the reaction of everyone else. They expected the worst since she was wearing the Sea Stone cuff. But Galadriel's body did not fall to the ground dead. Instead, she simply looked at Kizaru.
"That hurts. Be careful where you are shooting," Galadriel shouted, as they saw the hole in Galadriel's chest simply vanishing and healing itself up. Truth be told, it did minor damage to Galadriel—almost nothing. But that was what was expected of it. Kizaru wasn't even aiming at her. However, with this, Galadriel confirmed she could take damage from Kizaru.
"You're truly a mystery," Kizaru said with an amused tone of voice. King, however, was not amused entirely as his power began to grow in the form of flames. Like a jealous husband of sorts, he began to get furious at the fact that Kizaru attacked the only and supposed last Lunarian female.
"Kizaru!" King yelled as the surrounding fire began to burn everything.
"Oh, my~! Angry that I hit your future wife?" Kizaru teased with a vicious, mocking voice.
"Wife?" Galadriel only mumbled on the back, a bit confused.
With lightning-fast moves, King launched his attack. With every clash of their swords, a formidable shockwave of wind erupted around them, caused by the sheer force of their collision. Kizaru's expression changed from his laid-back one into a serious one, especially when the heat of King's flame burned too much for Kizaru's liking. The admiral began to hit back, striking with the same strength. Soon enough, both moved at an incredible speed as they fought.
Kizaru's demeanour grew increasingly serious, evident from his solemn expression. He took a moment to glance around and observe the marines being overrun. The only saving grace was that the two pirate factions were locked in combat with each other, allowing the Marines to hold their ground and fight back. But time was not on their side.
Thankfully, on the other hand, Katakuri realised they were wasting too much time as well. He was there to find the Lunarian, not to test his strength against Kizaru or King. Although he would love to defeat them, it would be a time-consuming and risky endeavour. Katakuri closed his eyes and focused his Observation Haki, on what could be his best move. However, it did not take him much time to see a future he did not like. He saw a face—a stoic devoid of emotion. Katakuri hissed internally.
"Sakazuki," Katakuri knew; if two admirals joined forces, it wouldn't be a very easy fight at all. Katakuri saw Galadriel tilting her head at him before looking at the ocean ahead of her. She senses, too. Katakuri thought before looking at the annoyed look on King's face. Kaido's second-in-command knew that two admirals combining their forces would bring even more Marines to their position. It could also turn this little skirmish into a full-front war, especially since they all knew what was at stake.
Kaido and Big Mom would definitely go to war if they could get Galadriel into their hands. After all, it was a risk worth taking for them—the secrets of the World Government. The knowledge lost to time combined with the ability to find the One Piece or learn what it was and the secret weapons. In the minds of those two emperors of the Sea, Galadriel was worth a war, which would make the white-haired woman feel a bit embarrassed. Nevertheless, King and Katakuri had a decision to make fast since they could already see Admiral Sakazuki's ship approaching.
Katakuri took the opportunity, seeing that both King and Kizaru were still fighting each other. He tried to grab Galadriel and flee before the other admiral arrived.
Galadriel had no desire to participate in the fight, as she merely wanted to observe it further and learn more about how they use Haki. Yet, Galadriel was not one to be easily subdued or taken away, like a princess or a bag of potatoes.
"If you wish to keep your life, be quiet," Katakuri warned, but Galadriel simply scoffed.
"Think too highly of yourself," Galadriel replied as Katakuri looked down on the Lunarian Queen.
Katakuri had not had time to argue with her, so if he had to knock her down, he would. But that would be quite the problem since Galadriel defended herself. Big Mom's son tried to grab Galadriel, but she quickly evaded it while kicking him in the stomach.
Katakuri let out a guttural groan, his stomach protesting vehemently as punishment for his reckless actions. Nevertheless, he refused to succumb to the pain that threatened to overpower him. With a swift motion, Katakuri lunged towards Galadriel, surprising her with the formidable display of his Devil Fruit powers.
Galadriel's keen eyes caught sight of the impending attack. Still, the bewildering nature of Katakuri's Devil Fruit Power momentarily disoriented her. The swiftness of his movements echoed through the air while the sight of his fists multiplying in a flurry of blows left Galadriel astounded.
It's like he is made of thick adhesive! Galadriel thought as she was being struck by Katakuri's attack. To her surprise, Katakuri's armament Haki seemed powerful enough to damage her. There was nothing that would scream danger or something she had to worry about. But it was obvious proof that Katakuri had the means to fight her.
But not enough to defeat me.
"[Arcane Shockwave]" Galadriel retaliated, and Katakuri, using his Observation Haki, foresaw the dire consequences if he were to be struck by it. So, wasting no time, he evaded, barely.
"Oh, quite a fast reaction there," Galadriel said, surprised to see Katakuri's reaction in such a way. It helped Galadriel understand how Observation Haki could also be used as a defence mechanism. He is predicting not only my attack but also whatever consequences it may bring to him. Truly, this is truly advanced for anyone. Galadriel thought.
"What sort of attack was that?" Katakuri said, watching the sea stone handcuff still holding Galadriel. "That's not from a Devil Fruit."
"No, it's not," Galadriel smiled back. "[Arcane Meteorites II]"
Soon, around Galadriel, many tiny stars appeared. "Try to not get hit. It may hurt you real bad."
Across the Navy galleon, a series of multiple explosions erupted thanks to Galadriel's attack, which was following Katakuri at an incredible speed. However, that wasn't all. Galadriel appeared to be following him since the closer she was to those arcane meteorites, the faster they went. Katakuri could only sneer angrily as he attacked Galadriel with his trident.
"[Arcane Sword]" Galadriel, while still not removing her sea stone cuff, fends off Katakuri's attack with ease. "Why do you wish to take me away, may I ask?"
Katakuri frowned as he stared at the woman, who seemed unbothered by the attacks. "If what they say is true, then you know where the One Piece is."
Galadriel chuckled. "I do, yes."
"Then the answer is simple. You are going to come with me, wherever you like it or not," Katakuri stated before clashing with Galadriel.
"Or you could just offer something in return," Galadriel joked before her arcane sword clashed with Katakuri's trident, sending a shockwave strong enough to push people's way.
"Offer something?" Katakuri growled, trying to hold his own against what he believed to be Galadriel's Haki. But it was simply her demonic aura.
"I don't know, but whoever wishes to get me on their side should know. I dislike being told what to do," Galadriel stated, expressing her indifference towards joining either side. She had no inclination to align herself with any faction. At least, that was the case until Luffy exasperated her to the point of frustration, compelling her to think about joining him. But that wasn't the case now.
If there was the possibility of something big happening at Marineford, she wanted to know what it was. But more importantly, if she could use other people to her advantage, she definitely would.
"Perhaps we may find common ground in the future. But now, there is something I must do," Galadriel said before giving King, who was still fighting Kizaru, a smile.
If he thinks what I think, I can use him, maybe as bait. Galadriel thought, wondering if the Lunarian knew about the sin of the buccaneers or what had happened to the Lunarian Tribe. She doubted it, truly.
"It's Admiral Sakazuki!" One pirate yelled as magma rained upon the pirate ships.
Galadriel, using the chaos erupting from Sakazuki's attack, quickly teleported between Kizaru and King. Surprising both of them. Galadriel, following the steps of Kuma, who also intervened during Rayleigh and Kizarus's clash, leaned forward and whispered something in King's ear.
"Eh, what are you doing?" Kizaru asked, feeling a sense of déjà vu as he watched Galadriel whisper something that he couldn't quite hear.
King's eyes then widened in shock. "What?! What does that mean?" He muttered quickly.
"Think about it," Galadriel only replied. "There is a lot you don't know."
King stared at her, and no one besides Galadriel knew what was happening in his mind. But he quickly shook his head. He had no time to think about it.
"Retreat! Now!" King ordered before looking at Galadriel one last time. "Will you keep your word?"
"I will," Galadriel nodded before turning her head and looking at Kizaru.
Kizaru frowned deeply. "Lying is bad. You can still use your powers."
"I never lied," Galadriel defended herself. "I just merely avoid telling you the truth. But it doesn't matter. The battle is over."
"You can't decide that," Kizaru replied, now glaring deeply at Galadriel's words.
"You're a clever man, Kizaru. Do you really believe it's wise to initiate a full-scale war at this very moment? Even if you were to successfully defeat or capture them, it's not going to be without cost. Also, do you think Big Mom and Kaido would simply remain idle? And let's not forget that I am here by your side. They would undoubtedly be willing to risk everything to rescue their subordinate and get me."
Kizaru had no trouble discerning the meaning behind Galadriel's words. With a sigh, he watched as the pirate ships abruptly departed, leaving his Navy galleon in ruins.
"Truly, what a day."
Kizaru mumbled before looking at Sakazuki's ship and his fellow admiral's arrival.
"You let them escape," Sakazuki stated as he glared at Galadriel.
"Mm, not my intentions, but something I can't change," Kizaru said, simply shrugging off the haughty stare from Sakazuki.
"We could have dealt a tremendous blow to Kaido and Big Mom if we had captured them," Sakazuki hissed.
"And then, having Big Mom and Kaido cross the Red Line for them? That will be problematic, especially with all that is going on now. Don't you think?"
Sakazuki hissed deeply. Before looking at Galadriel, the hostility emanating from him made her confused.
What did I do? Galadriel thought, not knowing why Sakazuki stared at her in such a manner.
"You're to wait in Marineford until the Five Elders are ready to meet you," Sakazuki stated, looking down at her. "The Five Elders have ordered your execution; if you dared to speak a word about information, you shouldn't know. Understood?"
Mm, they are pretty paranoid about that. I am surprised not to see a God's Knight following everywhere. For now, that is. It will not surprise me to see one waiting for me at Marineford. Galadriel thought, chuckling to herself. But that's not what I am concerned about.
Galadriel wondered what the Five Elders were waiting for. She doesn't think they'll just sit around until they see her. No, they must be plotting something. But what could it be? She wasn't sure. Nonetheless, Galadriel was determined to be prepared for it and, furthermore, to exploit this opportunity to obtain something advantageous for herself.
"Of course," Galadriel replied, smirking at Sakazuki, who did not like that stare at all.
Sengoku stared at the sea, not feeling anything but an incredible headache of huge proportions. He had heard what took place during Kizaru's trip, and to say he was concerned about it would be a vast understatement. The fact that King, Kaidos's second in command, and Katakuri, one of Big Mom's oldest children, were on this side of the Red Line, commanding a veteran pirate crew, only made things worse for him.
Sengoku dreads the thought of them joining Whitebeard when the time comes. Maybe it was an incredibly paranoid thought since he doubted that would ever happen. But if they decided to partake in the war, that would be incredibly bad for the Navy and Marines.
"Good grief," Sengoku mumbled. "I wonder where Garp is right now."
Sengoku hissed in annoyance as he realised that Garp had once again left without informing anyone, just as he had done many times before. However, he had a more pressing matter to attend to—the arrival of the Lunarian Queen at Marineford. As he glanced towards the port, he could already see Sakazuki's ship approaching with the aforementioned individual on board.
"Fleet admiral! Admiral Sakazuki is bringing—"
"I know!" Sengoku replied quickly. "Bring her to me."
"Yes!"
Sengoku sat in his chair, exhaling as he waited for the Lunarian. The minutes became longer than he wished. But time passed by, and soon, Admiral Sakazuki and Kizaru entered the room, with Galadriel behind them, wearing a few more sea stone handcuffs for some reason.
"I heard you had problems on your way here," Sengoku said, and Kizaru only hummed.
"Our prisoner here is more wanted than we thought," Kizaru replied, while Galadriel simply looked at her many chains with amusement.
"We are going to send scouts to patrol the seas near Marineford. We can't let them do whatever they want. But with any luck, they would return to the New World," Sengoku said, but he didn't sound so sure of it.
"I doubt it, but if they do, we should make sure not to let them escape," Sakazuki said.
"That will ruffle some feathers," Kizaru added, tilting his head at Sengoku, who understood what he meant by that.
Sengoku leaned back in his chair. "If that comes to pass, They left us with no choice. Right now, we can't allow the World Government to be looked down on."
Sengoku then glanced at Galadriel, who seemed to pay attention to what they were saying. But had yet to speak a sentence.
"You are an incredible problem for the World Government," Sengoku pointed out, and Galadriel felt flattered by such a statement. But she was still surprised to see no one else but the admirals there.
"I shall feel flattered, no doubt, to be considered such a danger," Galadriel said. "But I had yet to see a God's Knight here or one of the Elders."
Sengoku's eyes became cold as he stared at her like the other two admirals. "I think you don't understand that statement at all. For a God's Knight to deal with someone like you. Isn't that quite arrogant?"
Galadriel shook her head, chuckling at Sengokus's words. "No, it's you who don't understand. But that's neither here nor there. I am sure the Five Elders will soon send one for me. Or multiple ones, depending on what that person thinks of doing with me."
"That person?" Sengoku questioned as Galadriel simply smiled at him.
"Don't concern yourself with that. I shall simply wait here, then. I promise not to do anything."
Galadriel removed her chains, much to the surprise of everyone else, and sat on a chair before looking at the goat sitting next to her with confusion in her eyes.
Now, what are they going to do now? Galadriel pondered, contemplating whether the Five Elders would take action regarding her knowledge of the Void Century. She would not be surprised if they took a route in which she was taken to Mary Geoise only to be killed. That's a possibility, no doubt. Perhaps they would demand more information about where she came from or how she ended up on that island.
I can use that. But also, I saw so many Navy ships here. It's like they are preparing for war. Galadriel thought as she awaited what was to come.
After hearing that the Lunarian was currently at Marineford, awaiting their decision, The Five Elders had been debating for quite some time. They were sure that bringing her to Mary Geoise would be the best decision since it would allow them to interrogate her and learn everything from her. Not only that but how could she use multiple Devil Fruits? But also, where did she come from? How does she know what happened hundreds of years ago? How does she know what the One Piece is or where it was?
The elders demanded answers and silence.
"This is quite the problem and an incredible nuisance," Saint Marcus Mars said. "The Lunarian knows too much."
"We don't know how much she knows. Also, the fact that she ate multiple Devil Fruits is a concern we must explore," Saint Jaygarcia Saturn added. "This could be a great opportunity for us and for the World Government."
"You want us to take her to Vegapunk?" Saint Sheperd Ju Peter said as he glanced at his colleague.
"Yes, the Pacifista program is going according to plan, but the Seraphims are still far from complete," Saint Jaygarcia Saturn said. His mind was already going with the many things they could do if they learned how to put multiple Devil Fruits into their cyborgs. It could definitely be an edge.
"That is, if we can capture her alive," Saint Topman Warcury said. The rest of the Saints understood that if the Lunarian was that strong, it would certainly be difficult to get her to comply. A battle would take place, no doubt. Yet, they also believed that they could take care of her if that outcome arrived.
"We also need to make sure that her knowledge has not been spread," said Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro.
"I doubt the Lunarian has told anyone anything at all," Saint Saturn replied. "Only enough to get our attention."
"Making her more dangerous as well. She knew we would want her alive," Saint Warcury said, clearly seeing where Saint Saturn was heading. "You want her here, don't you? Do you want her for something? Not only to be taken to Dr. Vegaspunk. But something else."
"I admit, I am very curious about the Lunarian. There is a lot of secrecy around her, and I know I am not the only one," Saint Saturn replied, and to his credit, everyone thought the same. "Besides, her power is unique."
Saint Peter hummed loudly. "Admiral Sengoku told us that the sea stone cuffs don't work on her. In fact, it seems that she could even swim, meaning that there is something in her that made her immune to all the downsides of owning a Devil Fruit."
"That's the reason I wish for her to be taken alive. If she is dead, she will not be of use," Saint Saturn added. "Kuma has been a great tool but is on the way out. Now, we need something more, and I believe this Lunarian may be the answer to all our questions."
The Five Elders glanced at each other, wondering if Saint Saturn was looking for something more than just a weapon. It was hard to say, but for now, they do agree with him that the Lunarian needs to be imprisoned or silenced. Nevertheless, they had a decision to make.
"So be it," Saint Nusjuro said.
"The Lunarian seems surprised that a God's Knight was not waiting for her at Marineford. Arrogance, perhaps?" Saint Warcury asked.
"I doubt it's because of her arrogance. She is powerful enough to face an admiral or even a God's Knight," Saint Peter replied, and no one there could deny it. "I think she's surprised we haven't truly moved all our pieces to get her."
"Good. We have the upper hand in this matter, then," Saint Saturn said, his words carrying a sense of greed and even excitement. Not that he was an utterly evil person. No, Saint Saturn simply wanted to find out more about the Lunarian, her powers, where she came from, or how she could know all about the Void Century and the One Piece, nevertheless, just like his fellow elders. The balance of the world had to be maintained, one way or another.
"I think it's time we make a show of force."