Ryuya's public announcement declared Zoro and Sanji's execution. As pirates who illegally entered Drum Kingdom, they were condemned to death
Ryuya's public announcement declared Zoro and Sanji's execution.
As pirates who illegally entered Drum Kingdom, they were condemned to death.
Captured and imprisoned, they were now bait for Luffy, or perhaps Dragon.
Dragon's reappearance was precisely what Ryuya had anticipated. He aimed to deliver a crushing blow to discourage further interference.
Luffy and Usopp were shocked by the notice Dr. Kureha held.
"We have to save Zoro and Sanji! Or they're dead!" Luffy declared.
Chopper cautioned, "Your injuries are mostly healed, but not completely.
Going out now risks worsening them."
"But we don't have time!" Luffy shouted desperately, his determination unwavering despite his weakened state.
Dr. Kureha nodded. "Don't worry, you have three days until the execution. I'll give you intensive physical therapy.
How much you recover is up to you."
Luffy's eyes lit up. "Thank you, Dr. Kureha!"
"Auntie? I'm a forever-young beauty!" she laughed, taking a swig of strong liquor.
She turned to Chopper. "Chopper, I want you to join Luffy's rescue mission."
Chopper shrank back. "Me? But I'll be wanted!"
Dr. Kureha smiled. "The pirate life might suit you. Being a pharmacist is less exciting than a ship's doctor. Gain some experience."
She left, leaving Chopper behind.
Dragon and his forces had arrived at Drum Kingdom.
"Drum Kingdom is under King Sterry's control.
Rescuing Luffy's crew will be extremely difficult," one of Dragon's men observed.
"But we need to get Luffy out," Dragon sighed. While not his initial plan, as Luffy's father, he couldn't stand idly by.
Dragon's figure melted into the blizzard.
A fourth-generation stationary reconnaissance robot spotted him and immediately relayed the information to Ryuya in the palace.
These advanced robots were a significant upgrade, providing Ryuya with unparalleled advantages in conquest and territorial expansion.
This explained his relentless material gathering—to create more robots, even for reconnaissance.
Ryuya's robots detected Dragon's arrival, unbeknownst to Dragon himself.
At a sufficient distance, the robots' observation capabilities surpassed even Dragon's perception.
Ryuya went to the prison. Zoro's swords had been confiscated but left within his reach—a deliberate act of psychological torment.
They were shackled with Seastone restraints, unbreakable by their current strength.
Ryuya addressed Zoro and Sanji condescendingly. "Your execution is imminent. I'll personally behead you.
Hope your captain comes to save you."
After Ryuya left, Zoro calmly said to Sanji, "I promised someone I'd become the world's strongest swordsman. But that person… became Zero's sword.
I need to find the truth, to make her change her mind."
Sanji asked, "Zoro, what do you mean?"
Zoro explained, "We can't defeat this king, not even with Luffy and Usopp.
The only chance is for someone to hold them off.
I'm the most confident in my willpower. I believe I can hold out until the end."
He smiled faintly. "If you see Kuina, tell her someone tried to become the world's strongest swordsman… but failed."
Sanji shouted, "Zoro, what are you saying?! We won't lose! We'll escape together!" ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ NovᴇlFɪre.ɴet
Dragon appeared in the prison.
"Don't worry. I won't let you die," he said.
He extended his hand, shattering the prison bars and freeing Zoro and Sanji.
However, Dragon didn't realize Zoro and Sanji were merely illusions created by Ryuya…
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