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Page 39: The Fight for Our Future - Part 1

"The time is the Great Pirate Era!"

"Countless pirates fight desperately for the One Piece, the great treasure left behind by Gold Roger, the Pirate King."

"Y/n L/n, a young man whose body can transform into a buffalo after eating the Ox Ox Fruit Model Water Buffalo, also takes the sea to become the Pirate King."

"As Y/n and his friends overcome numerous adventures, the World Government is less and less able to ignore their existence."

"The crew, on its way to the New World, will speed along the Grand Line again today!"

"Ironbreaker!" shouted Y/n as his fist sent the soldier flying, crashing into the ground with a heavy thud. He straightened, taking a quick, surveying look around the battlefield. His friends, his crewmates were all locked in fierce combat, each displaying the fruits of their rigorous training.

Y/n's gaze then shifted toward the imposing figure of Zhongli. The commandant stood confidently with a smug expression, flanked by Xiuzhi and Yanqing. Zhongli's smirk was a taunt, a silent declaration of his perceived invincibility. Y/n's mind raced. 'If we can take him down, this army will follow,' he thought, clenching his fists.

He turned to his side just in time to see Shachi jumping over a group of soldiers before she turned midair. "Hoshiyaku!" shouted Shachi, sending a star-shaped blast of wind to fend off a group of soldiers.

When she landed, their eyes met for a brief moment. Then, a silent understanding passed between them before Shachi nodded firmly. They had fought together long enough to read each other's intentions with just a glance. So, a small, confident smile played on her lips before her gaze hardened as she looked to her left.

Without wasting another second, Y/n surged forward. He punched his way through the ranks of soldiers that attempted to block his path. Each blow was delivered with the force of his conviction, and soldiers fell one after another, unable to withstand his relentless advance.

Zhongli noticed Y/n's approach and scoffed, his smirk widening. "Do you think taking the head of the king is that easy?" he taunted, his voice dripping with condescension. He turned to Yanqing, who stood poised and ready.

"Yanqing, stop him," ordered Zhongli, making the younger mink nod. "With pleasure, commandant," he said before unsheathing his sword. It was a brown blade with a grey and ash-coloured pattern. Then, Yanqing, in one fluid motion, dashed toward Y/n to intercept him.

*Clang*

*Clash*

However, before he could intercept, Inoko appeared in his path. Her dual swords clashed against Yanqing's with a resounding clang. "Borororo! Not too fast," she declared with a laugh, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

"I won't let you get in Y/n's way," she declared before swinging her swords in a wild swing, forcing Yanqing to duck under. "Move, you are in the way," said the mink, making Inoko smirk. "Make me move then!" she taunted before the two resumed their clash.