The cause of the chaos was simple.
A Celestial Dragon named Charlos had shot Hachi, one of Luffy's friends.
In response, Luffy punched Charlos in pure rage, knocking him unconscious on the spot.
The Celestial Dragon's attendants immediately called for reinforcements.
Everyone knew what that meant. Anyone who laid a hand on a Celestial Dragon would trigger the deployment of a Marine Admiral.
When Sengoku explained the situation, Ezra D. Vale raised an eyebrow. He had completely forgotten this incident.
"So you want me to go capture that kid?" Ezra asked.
Sengoku nodded slightly.
"We originally planned to send Kizaru with Sentomaru, but Vegapunk cannot spare anyone right now. That leaves you."
After a brief pause, Sengoku continued.
"Sentomaru is already on the move. He will contact you when you arrive."
"No time to waste," Ezra said. "I'm leaving now."
"I understand," he added as he ended the call.
"Tch. Those Celestial idiots," Ezra muttered with a crooked smile.
He turned toward the three women in the room.
"You heard everything. Gion and Hina, prepare a warship. Hancock, you should leave Marineford for now."
The three of them nodded and went to carry out their orders. None of them argued, which actually pleased Ezra.
After getting dressed, Ezra flew straight toward Sabaody Archipelago. Gion and Hina would follow later aboard a warship.
At that moment, on Sabaody Archipelago, Luffy, Kid, and Bonney were surrounded by Marines stationed on the island.
"This situation is getting ugly," Bonney muttered.
Luffy and Kid cracked their knuckles eagerly.
"It's fine," Luffy said. "We just need to knock them all away."
"Fire."
The Marines opened fire.
Luffy's body expanded as bullets slammed into him, only to bounce back in every direction.
The ricocheting shots forced the Marines to dive for cover.
Kid grinned.
"Hey Straw Hat, do not steal the spotlight. I am the Supernova with the highest bounty."
With a roar, metal weapons from the Marines' hands flew toward Kid's arm. His magnetic power pulled them together, forming a massive mechanical limb.
Luffy inhaled deeply and inflated his arm.
"Gum Gum Giant Pistol."
"Mechanical Arm."
The two attacks slammed forward together, sweeping through the Marines in front of them.
Kid scoffed.
"An Admiral will be here soon. We will settle things another time."
He turned and left.
Bonney waved at Luffy and quickly fled as well. This was not something she wanted to be involved in.
Luffy pressed down on his straw hat.
"Let's go to the harbor."
Zoro and the others nodded. They all knew how serious this had become. If they could launch the Thousand Sunny and dive toward Fishman Island, they might escape the Admiral.
But things were already spiraling out of control.
Sentomaru had arrived, leading an army of Pacifistas onto the island.
"Great," Sentomaru muttered. "I do not even know Admiral Blazefire. How am I supposed to coordinate with him?"
His Observation Haki swept the area, instantly locking onto the Supernovas' locations.
"Found you."
He pointed at a Pacifista.
"Go deal with them."
The robot marched toward the city, while Sentomaru and the rest of the Pacifistas held position near the forest by the coast.
Inside the city, several Supernovas had gathered together, except for Luffy.
Capone Bege took a breath.
"That Straw Hat really knows how to stir trouble."
Killer nodded.
Urouge cracked his knuckles.
"Enough complaining. If an Admiral shows up, none of us are getting away."
They were just about to move when a cold voice echoed from above.
"Running away? Where exactly do you think you are going?"
Three pairs of eyes lifted.
Crimson eyes looked down at them.
Their bodies froze in fear.
"Admiral Blazefire."
In an instant, Ezra D. Vale appeared in front of Capone Bege.
His fingers flicked.
A massive shockwave blasted Bege away, knocking him unconscious on the spot.
The other two barely had time to react before jumping back.
None of them wanted to fight him. They knew it was pointless.
"Run," Urouge shouted as he turned and sprinted.
"Why is it him?" he screamed in terror.
Ezra's voice came from behind him.
"Since we met, you might as well stay."
Ezra's fist slammed into Urouge's back. The impact crushed him into the ground. His eyes rolled back as he lost consciousness.
Ezra turned toward Killer, who had stopped running and raised his twin scythes.
At that moment, Apoo slipped onto a nearby rooftop.
"Hehehe. So it is Admiral Blazefire. Let me give you some music."
His arm transformed into an instrument. Sonic waves slashed toward Ezra.
"Sound Blade."
Apoo's eyes widened as Ezra casually brushed the attack aside.
Annoyed, Ezra raised his hand. Spiritual energy surged as a glowing blast slammed into Apoo.
"I cannot dodge it," Apoo screamed.
The blast exploded, sending him flying.
Three Supernovas captured.
Ezra looked ahead.
Killer had used the distraction to escape.
His Den Den Mushi rang.
"Hello. Admiral Blazefire? This is Sentomaru. The old man told me to assist you."
"I have your position. The Pacifistas are already chasing Killer."
Ezra smiled faintly.
"Good."
The hunt had only just begun.