This was the benefit of Ray's "Complete Haki Guide."
After familiarizing himself with the classifications and characteristics of Haki in advance, Zoro had already discovered the Conqueror's Will latent within him.
He just hadn't grown accustomed to using Conqueror's Haki yet.
…
Witnessing the death of the Celestial Dragon, the residents kneeling on both sides of the street began to flee in panic.
"We're doomed! A Marine Admiral and Bustercall are going to arrive!"
"Does that green-haired swordsman have any brains?! Even if he's strong, he can't oppose a Celestial Dragon! Is he trying to get himself killed?!"
"Or lighting a firecracker under our asses!"
"Dammit! I just restocked my inventory, and now it's unsellable! Damn pirates!"
While the residents scattered, the Supernovas remained.
They looked at Zoro with curious, calculating expressions.
Scratchmen Apoo laughed heartily, slapping his knee.
"Apapapa! Is he the legendary swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates? That sword aura is terrifying, but his brain doesn't seem to work well!"
Urouge the Mad Monk crossed his massive arms, grinning.
"Quite satisfying... but can you handle a Marine Admiral, Roronoa Zoro?"
Basil Hawkins now roughly understood why his divination earlier showed "Great Misfortune."
'A Marine Admiral was coming—no wonder.'
But since the mortality rate was 0%, he might as well enjoy the show.
A Yonko-level Straw Hat Pirate vs. a Marine Admiral—a battle of this magnitude was rare.
He also wanted to see why the Straw Hat Pirates members had such ridiculously high bounties.
The Straw Hat Pirates were like a massive black curtain, blocking the radiance of all the other Supernovas.
X Drake, however, felt heavy-hearted.
As a former Marine Rear Admiral, he deeply sensed Zoro's strength.
'450 million berries was entirely justified.'
Such a powerful flying slash—Drake admitted he couldn't withstand it easily.
Moreover, among the many Marine Vice Admirals he had seen, few could unleash such a potent sword aura. And it seemed Zoro had done it casually.
But the main issue now wasn't Zoro's strength—it was that he had killed a Celestial Dragon.
Drake was deeply troubled.
As a Marine spy who had painstakingly obtained a legitimate pirate identity, he had planned to set sail for the New World the day after tomorrow and find a way to infiltrate Kaido's crew.
But now, chaos had erupted today, forcing his spy mission to be delayed.
Drake hadn't yet received the news that Ray had killed Kaido.
Because this information had been strictly intercepted by Sengoku.
After all, it was a critical preparation period before the war with Whitebeard, and certain world-shaking news had to be suppressed to prevent global panic.
Even special spies like Drake had to be kept in the dark for now.
However, Drake was aware that Ray had slain Big Mom.
He was worried that Ray might also appear on Sabaody Archipelago.
If that happened, this incident would escalate dramatically.
His sailing plans wouldn't just be delayed—it would be a catastrophe.
...
Soon, the entire street was left with only Zoro, the guard captain, and the observing Supernovas.
Seeing the Celestial Dragon he was supposed to protect split in half, despair spread through the guard captain's mind.
With his master dead, he had virtually no chance of survival when the Admirals arrived.
Unless... he could capture the culprit and redeem his merit.
Only then might he protect his wife, daughter, and parents from execution.
His resolve firm, the guard captain raised his sword and charged at Zoro with a desperate roar.
"DIE!"
But he had only taken one step forward when a slender white figure instantly appeared before him.
WHOOSH.
Before he could clearly see the newcomer's face, a long, shapely leg clad in white stockings had already kicked him in the waist.
CRACK!
Instantly, the guard captain spat blood and flew over a hundred meters away, crashing into a building.
His eyes rolled back as he lost consciousness.
Conservatively, his kidney was likely shattered.
Zoro, however, recognized the newcomer immediately.
"Mikita."
"Hehe! Long time no see, Zoro."
Mikita, dressed in a pristine white casual suit and shorts, turned to greet Zoro with a smile.
"I knew you'd show up here. I've been looking for you guys for a long time."
Zoro asked, puzzled, sheathing his swords. "Looking for us? What for?"
Upon hearing this, Mikita broke into a radiant, sunny smile, placing one hand on her hip as she excitedly declared.
"Of course, I've come to join you!"
Hearing these words, Zoro was momentarily stunned before breaking into a laugh.
"You're welcome... but whether you can ultimately travel with us depends on Luffy and Ray's decision."
When Mikita heard Ray's name, her eyes seemed to sparkle like stars.
"You mean Ray-sama is on this island too?! He's returned from the New World?!"
Zoro nodded, though inwardly he was grumbling.
'So this damn woman is really just here chasing after Ray...'
...
Their conversation in the middle of the road was overheard entirely by Apoo, Hawkins, Drake, and Urouge nearby.
When they heard Mikita wanted to join the Straw Hat Pirates, they were already displeased.
'We're all Supernovas, so why is she so spineless?'
Mainly, they were jealous of Mikita's strength.
Her sudden appearance earlier had been so swift that none of them had even reacted in time.
If someone with her strength was joining the Straw Hat Pirates, then what did that make them—the ones who still wanted to challenge the Straw Hats?
Especially Apoo, who had originally wanted to team up with Hawkins to fight Zoro.
The third-in-command having a 450 Million Berry bounty—this was something he simply couldn't accept.
With a 2v1, the advantage would be his.
But now, with Mikita voluntarily offering herself up as an ally, the Straw Hats would have two Supernovas too.
'No good. I need to recruit one more.'
Thinking this, Apoo approached Hawkins and slipped him a note.
Then he bounced over behind Urouge and tapped him on the shoulder.
When the two read the note, they immediately understood Apoo's intention: [Alliance to test the Straw Hats].
They responded with a glance, indicating they were willing to give it a try.
For Hawkins, since his divination showed he wouldn't die anyway, he might as well fight.
Urouge had long harbored thoughts of challenging the famous crew.
'We're all Supernovas—how much better could you possibly be?'
'The Fifth Emperor's crew? We're destined to become Yonko in the future, why would we fear a mere Fifth Emperor?'
After securing Hawkins and Urouge as allies, Apoo set his sights on Drake.
If he could achieve a 4v2, it wouldn't just be an advantageous situation, but a guaranteed victory.
Unfortunately, Drake rejected him instantly, even giving Apoo a look as if he were an idiot.
'Can't you see what level you're at? Actually thinking about challenging the Straw Hat Pirates?'
'Ah, young people... always so naive.'
Drake thought to himself as he strode away quickly.
'Didn't they hear Ray is here too? Or do these three idiots dare provoke the Straw Hat Pirates even knowing that?'
'How can mere Supernovas hope to challenge a Yonko-slayer with just their heads?'
'Hah. Three morons who don't know their place.'
Anyway, he, Drake, was making his escape first.
...
In the direction where Ray had been helping a Celestial Dragon experience high-altitude freefall.
Another Supernova witnessed this god-of-death scene.
He was Capone "Gang" Bege.
As a seasoned mafia don, he had hidden behind buildings even before the Celestial Dragon came down the street.
Smart people should learn from his example.
Only fools would obediently wait by the roadside ready to kneel.
(Somewhere, Apoo, Drake, Hawkins, and Urouge simultaneously sneezed).
While observing through the alley between buildings, he suddenly spotted Nami and Robin.
Bege immediately recognized these two women as members of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Driven by his unwillingness to accept defeat towards the legendary Straw Hat crew, he considered testing them in battle.
Although he was a man, the combined bounties of Nami and Robin were higher than his entire pirate crew's.
Moreover, he was one man taking on two women (though his entire crew could emerged from his body to gang up on them), so it naturally couldn't be considered bullying.
'Hehehe... perfect targets.'
But then, Bege spotted a white-haired man wearing a silver mask standing next to them.
This white-haired man was chatting with Nami and Robin familiarly.
Bege carefully recalled the appearances of the Straw Hat Pirates' members...
"Oh no... It's the Demon God."
Ray's appearance completely dashed Capone Bege's plans.
The absurdly high bounties of the Straw Hat Pirates' members made him resentful.
But he had nothing but fear and respect for Ray killing a Yonko.
'Challenging Ray alone?'
'Heh. I'm not like those reckless youngsters.'
...
Five minutes later. In the middle of the main road.
Bege wore a grave expression.
As a mature middle-aged man, he only needed to do one thing now.
"Ahem... well... I was really just watching the show, ladies, and sir! You've got to believe me!"
"We in the underworld value credibility above all, really!"
Capone Bege was now kneeling on the ground, bruised and battered, with his hands clasped over his head.
"That bullet fired at Miss Nami really had nothing to do with me!"
Ray stood over him, cracking his knuckles.
"Is that so?"
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