"Damn it....Giant One-!"
Light… endless light flooded Saturn's vision. All the venomous spikes were ground into dust amidst the swirling radiance.
The giant spear connecting heaven and earth wantonly vented its fury and savagery, propelling Saturn backward in a spinning motion.
He flew higher and higher, until even the Holy Land Mary Geoise became a tiny black dot.
The biting cold wind scraped against his body, slicing through the deep night sky. Breaking through the restraints of gales and clouds, Saturn ascended into the sky and beheld the bright moon hanging there!
"Lost..."
Victory grew distant, leaving behind only a visibly bleak and dismal future.
Despite having an immortal body and powerful Devil Fruit's Abilities, he still tasted the bitterness of defeat.
However, it wasn't a failure in combat power, but rather falling into a disadvantage in a battle of wits. The second weakness of his immortal body had been revealed!
"Haruno Sakura!!!"
A roar of unwillingness shattered the clouds, his powerful ability erupting in the sky. Finally, a black pentagram covered everything.
By the time the storm subsided, the high altitude returned to silence, with no trace of anyone left.
In the Holy Land Mary Geoise, the giant shadow wrapped in thick mist dissipated. Sakura knelt on one knee, gasping for breath.
Her vision was dimming. Although her wounds had been repaired by the Yin Healing Wound Destruction, the lost blood and spreading toxin still gnawed at the girl's fading consciousness.
Or rather, being able to fight while enduring the toxin of a powerful Mythical Zoan User until now was already a testament to the robust physique of the Giant Royalty.
More Holy Land guards and CP Agents were swarming out. They raised their guns in unison, aiming at Sakura.
The battered and wounded girl, surrounded and encircled by numerous enemies, revealed a fragmented smile.
"Ha... haha, am I going to die?"
All her Chakra was used for bodily repair and toxin suppression. There wasn't enough time to use Flying Thunder God before her consciousness faded...
'Is this it?' Sakura felt dazed for a moment, hearing the thrilling sound of waves coming from the distant sea.
'Hmm, has someone come to pick me up?'
"Don't give up, Sakura!"
A hoarse roar tore through the flames. The red Fish-man, also covered in blood, used his powerful physical strength to crash through a group of Holy Land's guards.
Breaking into the center of the encirclement, he hoisted Sakura onto his shoulder and charged outward.
'Tiger...?'
The intense jostling made Sakura's consciousness grow increasingly hazy. Her parched lips moved slightly, emitting a faint sound.
"How..."
Tiger, who had fought his way from the outskirts of the Holy Land to the central area, was also in bad shape. But the fighting spirit on him wasn't as lifeless as before. A clear voice now resided within his originally shattered heart.
"Didn't we agree to go to the sea together?! Then don't you dare fall behind now!"
His scar-covered face was streaked with blood. Paired with the sharp teeth and fangs of the sea bream Fish-man, it should have appeared fierce and terrifying.
Yet, beneath his smile, it unexpectedly revealed a touch of tenderness.
"The rest... I leave to you... cough..."
Sakura coughed up a mouthful of blood, unable to withstand the exhaustion any longer, and fell into a deep sleep.
"Shoot, shoot! We absolutely cannot let them escape, otherwise we will all become slaves!"
The Holy Land's guards and CP Agents in hot pursuit all wore expressions of terror on their faces.
The thought of that living hellish slave life befalling them made them unable to suppress the fear in their hearts.
That fear, gathered among the crowd, coalesced into a massive malice… a sense of urgency that by trampling others into the abyss, they could grant themselves a momentary respite.
Fisher Tiger shattered the wooden barrel on his back with a squeeze, grasping a large amount of water in his hand.
Fish-Man Jujutsu: Modified: Kairyu Ipponzeoi!
Instantly, a torrent gushed forth, washing away all the guards blocking the path ahead.
Treading upon the torrent, Tiger ran to the edge of the Red Line's cliff. Looking down at the abyss shrouded by clouds, he finally let out a sigh of relief.
He turned around abruptly, offering a silent laugh to the CP Agents and guards behind him.
"You like being the lackeys of the powerful so much? Then go and experience it properly… the life of a slave!"
With that, under the piercing gaze of numerous hateful eyes, Fisher Tiger, carrying Sakura on his shoulder, leaped into the abyss.
The CP Agents and Holy Land's guards turned deathly pale, their eyes bulging, jaws dropping to their chests, revealing pink gums and white teeth, their tongues quivering in wave-like motions.
"He... he jumped down!!"
"No, he didn't!"
In the waters outside the Frossa Kingdom in the New World, the four on the battleships focused their gaze on Saturn, who had crawled out of the burning pentagram.
Facing his colleagues' inquiries, a helpless Saturn could only shake his head and admit this shameful defeat.
"Raise the bounty level. That individual is no ordinary pirate anymore!"
"She is a contingency left behind by those who destroyed the energy source! And also a remnant bearing the blood of demons!"
Leaning on his cane, Saturn closed his eyes and let out a helpless sigh.
"Indeed, the World Government's authority cannot be challenged!"
The Warrior God of Finance, Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro, who carried the cursed blade, Shodai Kitetsu, adjusted his glasses, revealing a sharp glint in his eyes.
"What about the Knight Selection then?"
The Warrior God of Agriculture, Shepherd Ju Peter, arms crossed and leaning against the sofa, looked toward the distant island.
"Postpone it. Dealing with the new 'Light' is the top priority now!"
The Warrior God of Environment, Marcus Mars, who stood by the window, turned around with his hands behind his back.
"Then, have the CP cooperate with the Marines to carry out a full-scale extermination campaign against her. The bounty issued by Enies Lobby will also be changed to [Dead or Alive]!"
The Warrior God of Justice, Topman Warcury, scanned the other four. With their silent approval, he took out a Den Den Mushi from his breast pocket, preparing to inform his subordinate agencies.
But in the room, dancing black flames refined the figure awakening upon the Empty Throne. A pair of pupils with rings looked down upon these powerholders amidst raging lightning.
"Imu-sama!"
The five highest authorities in the world, at this moment, knelt respectfully before that figure like humble servants.
A mysterious force swept through the minds of the five. The scenes of the recent battle and conversation were constantly retrieved from the depths of their memories.
They knew that Lord was understanding the course of events, so they dared not make any move.
"Saturn, why did you let her escape."
No anger, no roar, just an extremely calm indifference.
"Apologies, Imu-sama, I didn't know she..."
A dominating force descended, gripping Saturn's throat, lifting him into the air. Black lightning rampaged across his body's surface, making him appear increasingly withered.
"Imu-sama, this matter was sudden. The criminal's audacity far exceeded our expectations..."
The others spoke up, pleading for their long-time colleague.
But the figure within the pentagram cast a slight glance. A repulsive force instantly erupted before the four, sending them flying out to crash heavily against the walls.
However, this outburst seemed to calm Imu somewhat. The force gripping Saturn loosened, letting him fall to the ground, gasping for breath.
"There will be no second time! Bring that girl before me!"
In this hellish demonic realm, the tall figure issued an ultimatum to the insignificant subordinates before him, simultaneously wantonly declaring his desire!
"Mu want her!" (T/N: The RAW is using the Mu from Imu.)