BROADAXE-WIELDING SENTOUMARU

A massive impact erupts in the ruined plaza as a huge figure crashes down. "SHURURURU...!" rings out with a burst of bubbles and debris. Luffy is slammed into the ground amid smoke and rubble, his body contorted. "AAA-AAHH~..." he cries. In the next panel Franky lies sprawled, exhaling heavily "ZEEH... ZEEH..." while Zoro sits up gripping his swords, breathing hard "HAA... HAA..." A final panel shows Sanji crouched with hands bound behind his back, also panting "HAA... HAA..."

The battered Straw Hats react to the fallen Pacifista. Someone shouts, "...HE'S STOPPED...!!! THAT BASTARD!" A small figure adds, "AS EXPECTED...!!!" while another voice says, "...WELL, THAT'S..." Nami, sweating, thinks "HE LOOKS LIKE HE'LL START MOVING AGAIN... CREEPY..." Usopp suggests, "WE SHOULD FOCUS ON... GETTING AWAY..." Franky groans, "ZEEH... MAYBE INSTEAD OF FIGHTING..." Sanji adds, "I... I'M SO EXHAUSTED, I CAN'T MOVE A MUSCLE." Chopper cries, "JUST WHAT WAS THAT GUY...!!!I" Robin concludes, "SINCE THEY'LL JUST COME AFTER US LATER ANYWAYS... WE SHOULD GET RID OF THE PEOPLE THAT WE CAN."

Franky analyzes the fallen cyborg. "TWIN BROTHERS... OR MAYBE THEY JUST MODIFIED SOMEONE WHO JUST HAPPENED TO BE A SUPER LOOKALIKE... THAT WOULD BE THE MOST PROBABLE WAY... IF HE'S AN 'ENHANCED HUMAN'... THEN THAT MEANS HE WAS ORIGINALLY A 'HUMAN' WHO LOOKED JUST LIKE THAT BARTHOLOMEW KUMA..." Close-ups reveal the marking "PX-4" on the Pacifista's shoulder. The crew debates their next move: "...I'D LOVE TO... BUT WE SHOULD HIDE THE BODY FIRST... IF SOMEONE FINDS US RIGHT NOW... THEY'LL GET US ALL IN ONE SHOT..." "...HAA... LET'S JUST... REST FOR A MINUTE... I DIDN'T THINK THAT... WE'D BE FIGHTING AT FULL STRENGTH ALL OF A SUDDEN...!!!"

Luffy, battered and exhausted, sticks out his tongue while gasping, "JEEZ, LOOK WHAT YOU GUYS HAVE DONE!!!" and "ZEEH... ZEEH... THAT'S TRUE... BUT JUST GIVE ME A SECOND HERE..." In the ruined forest clearing below, debris and bubbles fill the air as a dark silhouette sits on a rock. Voices cry out in alarm: "...!I WHAT!I ANOTHER ENEMY!!!I WHERE'S THAT VOICE COMING FROM...!I" and "EH...I" "!I" A sudden "BITAA!!" rings out. Luffy's eyes widen in shock as he shouts, "WHO'S THERE!!I" From above, a massive figure descends with a roaring "HOISAAAH!!!" The group looks up in panic: "ABOVE!! LOOK UP!!" "WAH!"

Panic spreads as someone yells, "... COU... COULD THAT BE THE REAL ONE!!I" and "UWAAAH!!! THERE'S ANOTHER SHICHIBUKAI!!!" A massive Pacifista-like figure looms while Sentoumaru appears, gripping his broadaxe. He snaps, "HEY, HEY... YOU'RE LOOKING PRETTY PATHETIC, PX-4...!!!" and "BUILDING ONE OF YOU PACIFISTAS COSTS AS MUCH AS A BATTLESHIP!!" The Straw Hats react in confusion: "... MAYBE THAT'S THE NAME OF THE 'PACIFISTA' THE ONE WE BEAT..." "DID HE SAY... 'PACIFISTA' JUST NOW...I" "IT DOESN'T MATTER IF HE'S REAL OR FAKE, WE WON'T HAVE THE STRENGTH TO FIGHT HIM NOW...!!!" Sentoumaru growls, "JEEZ, WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO REPORT TO THAT PUNK...!I" A nameplate identifies him: "Marine Headquarters Science Unit Captain (Dr. Vegapunk's Bodyguard) Sentoumaru." Someone demands, "WHO ARE YOU, 'BROADAXE'!!I" and Sentoumaru retorts, "WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, CALLING ME BY MY WEAPON'S NAMEI"

Sentoumaru stands firm, declaring, "I HAVE NO REASON TO ANSWER YOU..." The group presses him: "... YOU WON'T EVEN TELL US YOUR NAME!I" He boasts, "I'M A HARD MAN WHO'S THE BEST GUARD IN THE WORLD...!!! EVEN MY MOUTH IS HARD!" and "IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOU ASK ME, I'VE GOT NOTHING TO TELL YOU!!" A close-up reveals his stern face with a stitched scar as he confirms, "IT'S SENTOUMARU, HUH...I" He adds, "I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU, I'M THE MAN WITH THE HARDEST MOUTH IN THE WORLD, SENTOUMARU." Suddenly he swings his massive axe with a thunderous "ズドォォォン!!" and "PYUN!!" The impact sends shockwaves as fighters are hurled back amid cries of "UWAAH!!" and "!!!" Sentoumaru mutters, "AH, I JUST SAID THAT ACCIDENTALLY. I WASN'T THINKING YOUR QUESTION." Someone wonders, "... IS THAT SO...I" He readies for battle: "LET'S START, PX-!!!"

Luffy pants heavily, "YEAH... HAA... HAA..." and shouts, "WE'RE RUNNING!!!" Usopp urges, "... NOW'S NOT THE TIME FOR THAT. WE NEED TO FOCUS ON OUR SAFETY. IF WE FIGHT AGAIN, SOMEONE'S GOING TO GET SERIOUSLY HURT!!!" before they run into the admiral...!!!" Beams shoot from the Pacifista's palms as the group realizes, "...!!! HE'S SHOOTING BEAMS FROM HIS PALMS, TOO! THEY'RE NOT PAWS...!!!" The Straw Hats scatter: "SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN!!!" "WE CAN'T STAY TOGETHER!! SPLIT UP AND RUN AWAY!!!" Nami calls out, "OKAY, THANKS! LET'S HURRY UP AND GO!!" Sanji vows, "NAMI, I'LL PROTECT YOU!! EVEN IF... IT COSTS ME MY LIFE!!" while Franky yells, "ARE YOU OKAYI" "ALL RIGHT...!!!" "THE 3 OF US NEED TO SPLIT UP!!" and "SHUT UP!!"

Usopp clings desperately as the group flees through the groves. "Uhh...!!! Hang on!! Usopp, I'm already..." Zoro snaps back, "Zoro, you'll protect me with all your strength, right!I Please!" Franky retorts angrily, "This offer's only good for ladies, asshole!! You can look out for your own life, Pantyman!!" Someone else shouts, "If you're prepared to give your life, why don't you go act as bait for the rest of usI" In the next panels the crew spots falling beams. "Those beams are scary!!!" Brook yells. "Yes! Come on, you guys!! Let's escape this way!!" A masked figure admits, "The truth is, when you offered yourself at Thriller Bark, I saw the entire thing..." while another reassures, "Please do not worry!! I will cover you!!" The wide bottom panel shows the Straw Hats scattering across the ruined landscape. "They're splitting up!!! Pursue them, PX-1!!!" a Marine orders. "Don't let them get out of Grove 12!! It'll just be more trouble!!" Luffy roars, "Everyone!! Meet up in 3 days at the Sunny!!" as a massive "ばばん!!" explosion erupts behind them.

Brook launches his attack from the treetops. "CHOU KEMURI BOSHI"!!!" he cries, hurling a spinning umbrella that bursts into smoke. The giant onomatopoeia "ゴワン...!!!!" shakes the panel as thick white clouds billow outward. "!!! BUWAH...!!!!" someone coughs in the haze. The next spread shows the bridge exploding in a massive "ドムッ!!!!" blast. "NO, THE BRIDGE!!!" a voice screams as figures tumble through the air. On the right, Brook encourages his ally, "Yohoho, you're very reliable!!" while the wide-eyed skeleton shouts, "HERE'S OUR CHANCE!!!" amid the roaring "ドドドドドド!!!" of collapsing wood and swirling debris.

A massive figure crashes down amid the smoke. "HERE HE COMES!!!" someone yells. Nami cries out in panic, "NOOO!! WHY IS HE HERE!!!I" while Franky demands, "HEY, WHAT ARE YOU DOING!I" The enormous newcomer looms over the crew. In the lower panels the chaos intensifies with a huge "ビズゥーン!!!" impact. "TO BE WORRYING ABOUT OTHERS!!!" a voice bellows as the group scatters. "NOW IS NOT THE TIME..." another mutters. "UWAAH!!" echoes as debris flies. On the far right, Luffy is hurled backward by a brutal strike, the onomatopoeia "ビゴォ...!! ズダァーン!!!" marking the blow while someone shouts, "DON'T PUSH ME!!" and "HE WENT OVER THERE!!I ARE THEY OKAY!I"

A close-up reveals the broadaxe-wielding Marine's scarred face. "AGAINST PIRATES, BUT..." he mutters, "I DON'T BEAR A GRUDGE." Luffy's voice echoes, ""GOMU GOMU"....!!!" The next tier shows the Marine's massive fist swinging with a metallic "オッ" as Luffy counters with a rapid "GATLING" barrage. The final panel captures the brutal exchange: Luffy is sent flying by a crushing blow, the Marine's hand extended as "HOISA!!!" rings out. Impact lines and debris explode around them while Luffy's body twists through the air.

Luffy clashes with the massive axe-wielding fighter, shouting, "BUT MY GUARD IS THE WORLD'S BEST!!!" The opponent counters with a devastating leg-powered charge, yelling, "YOU'VE GOT SOME GOOD ATTACKING POWER...!!!" as Luffy is sent flying. Nearby allies react in shock: "EH!I WHAT WAS THAT!I" and "WHAT!I" The fighter unleashes his named technique, "ASHIGARA DOKKOI!!!" with a massive impact that blasts Luffy, Franky, and others across the battlefield amid debris and smoke. Franky cries out, "WHAT!I THIS GUY'S STRONG, TOO!!!" while the fighter declares, "I'LL TELL YOU NOW, I DON'T HAVE A DEVIL FRUIT ABILITY!" Nami shouts, "Luffy!!" as the group reels from the strange, powerful techniques.

Luffy stares in surprise as a massive beam attack erupts with "BOOOON!!" and "WAAA-AAHH!!!" Zoro is struck directly, sent flying amid smoke and debris. Allies panic: "ZOROO~!!!" and "Z-Z-Z-ZORO!! ZORO GOT HIT BY A BEAM!!!" The attacker, a tall figure in a dark coat, appears and is identified as Kizaru. He remarks, "..." while others yell, "WHAT!!I WHO ARE YOU!I" and "GET BACK!! GET AWAY FROM ZORO, YOU STUPID BASTARD!!!" Nami recognizes him with shock: "KIZARU...!I" as Zoro lies injured on the ground.

Kizaru towers over the fallen Zoro, his presence revealed as a Marine Admiral. Allies react in horror: "AN ADMIRAL!!I" and "BE CAREFUL!!! THAT MAN IS A MARINE ADMIRAL!!!" Kizaru speaks calmly, "IT'S ALREADY TOO LATE FOR YOU..." Zoro lies defeated with his swords nearby. Kizaru addresses him: "GO AHEAD AND REST FOR A WHILE. A ONE-HIT KO... YOU MUST HAVE BEEN TIRED." A close-up shows Kizaru noting Zoro's bounty: "A BOUNTY OF 120 MILLION... 'PIRATE HUNTER ZORO'....!!!" Zoro coughs weakly, "DAMN IT... COUGH...!!!"

The Straw Hats panic as Kizaru looms over Zoro. Luffy yells, "ZORO!!!" while others shout, "THIS IS BAD!!! ZORO'S IN DANGER!!!" and "HEY, HE'S GOT BEAMS, TOO!!! THIS IS BAD, WE'VE GOT TO DO SOMETHING!!!" Robin declares, "I CAN'T CUT HIM EITHER!!! WHAT DO WE DO!I" and uses her powers: "SUKI! SUKI!" and "VEINTE FLEUR*!!" with "*TWENTY FLOWERS*" to restrain Kizaru, who counters with light-based attacks marked "PIKA PIKA" and "!!I". Luffy and the crew cry out, "ZOROOOO!!!" as Kizaru remains unfazed, declaring the group already at their limits.

Explosions tear across the battlefield as a cloaked figure stands amid smoke and debris. "...!!!" and "...!!I" echo with impact SFX "ズゴォーン!!". "DARK KING" RAYLEIGH!!! a voice cries out. Rayleigh appears, facing an opponent. "SO, YOU'RE MAKING AN APPEARANCE...I" he asks. The cloaked figure replies, "THEIR TIME... IS JUST BEGINNING...!!!" and "YOU SHOULDN'T BE PLUCKING YOUNG SPROUTS LIKE THESE...". A massive clash erupts in the center with radiating impact lines and "PYUN!!" as fists meet. Below, Luffy stares upward in shock, shouting "OLD MAN!!!" while two fallen figures lie in the foreground amid scattered debris and motion lines.

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