That smile didn't last a second.
Akainu found he was completely immobile.
Six beams of light bound his waist, preventing him from moving.
"Damn it! What is this?!"
"Why can't I move?!"
"Move!!!"
Akainu shouted frantically in the alley.
He was desperate!
His target was just ahead, but he couldn't move.
This bizarre ability's power difference
made Akainu question everything!
Why, no matter how hard he trained, could he not close the gap with this person?!
He was frustrated!!!
But Akainu's frustration was useless.
Trapped by the Six-Armed Light Prison, he could only watch Ryuya disappear.
Ryuya ignored Kizaru and Akainu.
They wouldn't cooperate.
Kizaru was lazy, Akainu was too impulsive.
Their personalities were easily exploited.
Ryuya easily escaped the alley.
Taking a deep breath, he shouted, "Citizens! Evacuate to higher ground! An unprecedented tsunami is coming!"
Ryuya used all his strength.
At least a thousand people heard him.
But they didn't believe him.
Robin had warned them, but they didn't believe her.
Even Dawn Bird's leader's words weren't enough.
They were Water 7 residents.
They knew about the annual tsunami.
The tsunami was still far away! No need to worry!
The Navy suspected something was amiss.
As if to prove Ryuya's words, the sky turned gray.
Dark clouds covered Water 7.
The rapid weather change was shocking!
Robin and the others reached Water 7's highest point!
They could see the divided islands.
Each island had excellent drainage systems.
This was why Water 7 wasn't afraid of tsunamis.
But Robin sensed this tsunami was different!
Nami said, "Robin-san, should we tell Ace?"
"No. Tom's shipyard is on the back side. The tsunami will likely hit us from the front."
Ryuya expected Water 7's disbelief. He continued warning the citizens.
Whether they believed him or not, he had done his part.
As time passed, the Navy noticed the strange weather!
Water 7 was on the Grand Line.
The weather was unpredictable.
But this was unusual. Layers of dark clouds gathered,
threatening to crush them. This usually meant a storm.
But aside from the clouds, nothing else changed.
Then, Kizaru's Den Den Mushi rang.
"Brrr~ Brrr~"
Kizaru answered. It was Sengoku.
An anxious voice came through, "Kizaru, a massive tsunami is heading towards Water 7! I order you to evacuate and minimize damage!"
Kizaru didn't understand the severity.
"Fleet Admiral, what about Water 7?"
"Water 7 won't survive. Let the tsunami destroy it completely! Dawn Bird will also be gone!"
"But they seem to know about the tsunami and are warning people to evacuate!"
In his office, Sengoku was stunned.
Dawn Bird's leader knew in advance!
The tsunami wouldn't be a surprise.
If Zero repelled the tsunami,
Dawn Bird's reputation would soar.
It could quickly attract talent, rivaling the Revolutionary Army!
If Zero succeeded…
No! He couldn't let Zero succeed!
Sengoku ordered, "Cancel the evacuation! All Marines in Water 7 must stop the tsunami!"
Kizaru frowned.
He said, "Tsunami, terrifying! But Fleet Admiral, what if Zero attacks after we stop the tsunami? We'll be exhausted!"
Sengoku's office fell silent.
No matter what he did, Zero would benefit!
Retreat: Dawn Bird's reputation would skyrocket!
Advance: Destroy the tsunami before Zero, but Zero would benefit from their exhaustion.
Wait: Let Zero destroy the tsunami, then attack!
But Zero's flight ability, high mobility, and other cloaked figures...
Sengoku couldn't be sure they could defeat Zero!
Zero might expose the Navy's inaction.
Ruining the Navy's reputation! Sengoku was in a dilemma…
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