One Piece: Power-Power Fruit

Chapter 48 Navy? World Government?

Chapter 48: Navy? World Government?

"Damn it! Move it now!!"

In that instant, pain and resentment filled Bellamy's face, and his eyes were filled with despair. Watching the approaching white arc of light, an image of a man wearing sunglasses and a feathered cloak flashed through Bellamy's mind. How he desperately wished that man would appear and save his life.

As the arc of light drew near, Bellamy slowly closed his eyes; he could almost smell death itself.

Ding! !

But the next moment, a slightly familiar voice suddenly rang in Bellamy's ear. He immediately opened his eyes, and the scene he saw at that moment was deeply imprinted in his mind.

Dressed in white with a white cloak, Mu Chong stood tall in the moonlight, his dark hand firmly blocking the pale arc of light.

"Storm Kick? That's fast! But, is it the Navy or the World Government?"

As Mu Chong finished speaking, his arm swung, and a white arc of light sent Mu Chong flying.

boom!!

The white arc of light, without slowing down, crashed directly into a nearby building, causing a massive explosion.

"Ah! Back off! Back off!!"

"Is that figure a chivalrous hero?"

"How is that possible? A hero saved Bellamy??"

The onlookers ran around trying to confirm Mu Chong's identity, and they were all incredibly surprised.

"Cough, why? Why?..."

Lying there, Bellamy stared at Mu Chong, who had appeared before him, his mind filled with questions. He couldn't understand why the chivalrous hero had saved him.

"Oh? You're still alive, Bellamy? Hahaha! We'll talk after we're done fighting..."

Mu Chong glanced at Bellamy behind him, and before he could finish speaking, he slowly walked towards the man in black who was also somewhat stunned. Clearly, the man hadn't expected his appearance either.

Why did Mu Chong appear and save Bellamy?

Time rewinds, the scene shifts, and under the moonlight, Mu Chong sits alone on the deck of the Freedom, contemplating how to develop his Devil Fruit ability. Just as he's thinking, the sounds of fighting on the streets of Mogu Town catch his attention. Bellamy and his group's fighting position isn't far from the street corner, so the sounds are clearly audible. Even the people in the cabin come out to investigate.

"Captain, what happened?"

Slad rushed out carrying his two-meter-long iron rod, and seeing that Mu Chong was unharmed, immediately asked...

"Hmm? There's a battle going on in Magic Valley Town!"

Mu Chong frowned, and his Observation Haki instantly spread out. Although his Observation Haki couldn't yet reach the terrifying range of Yi Xiao's, it was by no means inferior.

"Captain, it's just a battle. Battles happen every day in Mogu Town; pirates never stay idle!"

Locas gripped the hilt of his sword with one hand and gestured with the other, craning his neck to look in the direction of the fight.

"Really? You all go and rest! I'll go check on things!"

However, based on Mu Chong's Observation Haki, it seemed that it wasn't that simple, but it wasn't that dangerous either. So he waved for everyone to rest and flew towards Demon Valley Town.

"Holy crap! I'm not seeing things, am I?! The captain's flying!"

Locas rubbed his eyes hard, staring dumbfounded at the figure gradually disappearing in the moonlight.

"Tch, what a fuss! Let's go, time for bed!"

Slad yawned, then headed towards the cabin. He'd already seen the captain launch the ship during the day; what was so surprising about him launching himself?

The others kept turning back to look at the distant street, their minds filled with only one thought: "This is amazing!"

Sensing something was wrong, Mu Chong flew higher and higher, gradually concealing himself in the darkness, and slowly arrived above the street battle.

Taking off into the air—this was the result of Mu Chong's development of the Power-Power Fruit's abilities. It was achieved by reducing his own weight and controlling the direction of his force. Mu Chong even gave it a special name:

"Flying Technique!!"

"Huh? It's Bellamy, two against one? Who are these two men in black? No, there are three of them!"

Mu Chong hovered in mid-air, stroking his chin as he observed the battle between Bellamy and the other two.

The fighting style of the first three was quite ordinary, until one of the men in black used the "Shave" technique, which made Mu Chong's expression turn serious.

"Shaving? Is it the Navy? But the Navy wouldn't cover themselves up so tightly, would they? Are they ashamed to be seen? Is it the Navy's intelligence organization? Or the World Government's assassination organization? Interesting, they're after me!"

As Mu Chong thought it over, his face grew serious, because his reasoning was sound; these men in black were after him.

If the battle continues as it is now, Bellamy will definitely be captured or killed by the two of them. Either way, Bellamy will never appear in Mock Town again, and the battle with the Straw Hats in the original story will never happen.

Rescued? Rescued by Doflamingo? Almost impossible. Bellamy hasn't earned the approval of Tenyasha yet; his loyalty is just wishful thinking.

Considering his appearance in the newspapers, and given the rumors surrounding him on the Grand Line, the Navy or the World Government might send someone to contact him. It's just that this has happened a little too quickly.

"Huh? Then you can't die, Bellamy!!"

Just then, the deadly white arc of light flew towards Bellamy, who was lying on the ground. Mu Chong's figure vanished into thin air before the scene of him saving Bellamy appeared.

"Hehehehe!! Hero? You actually showed up?"

At this moment, the three men in black saw Mu Chong walking towards them and immediately stood in a triangular formation. The man in the lead, wearing a peaked hat, looked up at Mu Chong and made a slightly surprised sound.

"World Government or Navy?"

Mu Chong stopped, crossed his arms, and looked at the three people who were completely covered up by masks. He then asked directly.

"Ok?"

Clearly, Mu Chong's direct question startled the three of them, but they quickly recovered.

"Hehehehehe! We were just about to visit the chivalrous hero, but you showed up unexpectedly, saving us a lot of trouble!"

The leading man looked at Mu Chong and spoke slowly, but his hand, which was behind his back, made a strange gesture.

The next moment, the two men in black behind him slowly moved into the darkness.

"Hey, letting those two leave isn't a good decision for you to face me alone!"

Mu Chong raised an eyebrow but didn't stop the two men in black. Under his Observation Haki, the two men merely remained hidden in the darkness, not leaving, like two venomous snakes ready to strike at any moment.

"Hehehehe! Do you want to fight? Or are you not going to listen to the terms?"

The man in the peaked cap, still speaking in an unpleasant tone, began to say...

call!

A sea breeze blew by, making the moonlit streets even colder. People watched Mu Chong and his companion from afar, all considering leaving. They wondered why Demon Valley Town was so cold tonight.

"So, do you represent the World Government or the Navy?"

After a moment's thought, Mu Chong finally voiced his doubts, eagerly awaiting the other's answer.

"Hehehehe, as long as you agree to come with us, there's no need to ask any other questions!"

The man in the peaked cap did indeed have a very unpleasant voice, and his reply made Mu Chong lose his patience.

"Calling you brainless is an understatement! What's the point of negotiating if you don't reveal your identities? Are you hiding yourselves so tightly? Then go back and have your masters send someone with brains who can see the light of day to communicate with me!"

Mu Chong has completely lost his patience. Is he a pig-brain? Who would follow you for no reason?

At that moment, the man in the peaked cap was clearly angered by Mu Chong's words, and his body trembled involuntarily.

"Hehehehehe! You must have the strength to back up your words!"

After the man in the peaked hat finished speaking, he waved his hand, and the two men in black hidden in the darkness instantly moved.

"Idiot, isn't this just cannon fodder?"

Mu Chong shook his head, his body vanishing from the spot, ignoring the black-clad men rushing towards him from both sides, and heading straight for the man in the peaked hat.