After speaking, Sabo kowtowed twice to Lynch.
Dragon had rescued him from the sea and raised him.
To Sabo, Dragon was more than just a leader—he was like a father. His respect and gratitude ran deeper than life itself.
Lynch helped Sabo up. "It's rare to see such filial piety. Just give me the coordinates of your base—I'll go there myself."
West Blue and the Revolutionary Army had a common enemy.
Even if Sabo had said nothing, Lynch had already planned to check on their situation.
From what he could tell, the four army commanders and the general commander were still alive.
The Revolutionary Army's base had suffered heavy damage, but it wasn't completely destroyed.
If Dragon had truly died, Lynch would take his place and secretly support the Revolutionary Army.
He knew that without them, the World Government might shift its focus to West Blue. Keeping the Revolutionary Army intact meant having a shield to absorb some of the firepower.
"Thank you. I will never forget your kindness," Sabo said, bowing deeply.
"Please take me with you—I won't be a burden!"
Lynch's willingness to take them in despite past conflicts and even help find Dragon made Sabo's respect for him grow.
Before coming to West Blue, Sabo had feared that Lynch might kill them.
Now, looking back, he felt ashamed for ever doubting him.
"Alright, go eat and get your wounds bandaged first. We'll leave in the afternoon," Lynch said firmly.
"I'm fine! Let's not waste time—let's leave now!" Sabo insisted. "I... I need to see Dragon as soon as possible!" He refused to believe that Dragon was dead.
Lynch sighed. "Alright, open your mouth."
At that moment, he finally understood why Whitebeard liked adopting sons. How could anyone not appreciate a young man so full of loyalty and justice?
For a brief moment, he even considered taking Sabo in as his own son.
If only he were a bit older—then someday, he could face Luffy and say, "I'm your second brother's father. Call me dad."
A few drops of Lynch's blood dripped into Sabo's mouth. In an instant, his wounds began to heal.
Sabo was stunned. "Mr. Lynch… is this your doing?!"
Before he could process it fully, Koala suddenly shouted, "Wait! I'm coming too!"
"It's too dangerous. You're not coming."
"Stay in West Blue, little liability," Sabo and Lynch said in unison.
At just 17, Sabo had the strength of a Vice Admiral.
But Koala was different—she would only slow them down.
Hearing both of them reject her so decisively, Koala shrank back, tucking her head into her scarf like a timid wombat. "Fine... you two decide"
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Lynch transformed into his Sun Candle form, carrying Sabo from West Blue to the Revolutionary Army's base in just four days.
He also brought Kuina and Tashigi along for training. If things got too dangerous, he could send them back to West Blue instantly using the transfer scroll.
From high above the clouds, the four of them looked down at the island below.
Corpses littered the ground. Crows and vultures swarmed the sky.
A large number of CP agents moved through the wreckage, dragging out any surviving revolutionaries and executing them on the spot.
"Report! We've found more important intel on the Revolutionary Army!"
"Search every inch of this place! I refuse to believe there's not a single high-ranking officer in their base! No Revolutionary is to be left alive!"
Screams echoed across the island. Sabo couldn't hold back any longer. With a burst of Moonwalk, he shot downward.
What a joke. Marine Six Styles? The World Government thought only Marines could master them?
Bang!
Sabo landed hard, grabbing a CP agent by the throat and lifting him off the ground. "Where is Dragon?"
The man's eyes widened in panic. "Revolutionary scum spotted! Get over here—!"
Crack!
Sabo snapped his neck and tossed him aside.
The commotion turned every CP agent's attention toward him.
"Where'd this brat come from? Capture him!"
"You dare kill our men? You're dead!"
Everyone in the CP organization is a skilled fighter. Surrounded by thousands of CP agents, Sabo quickly found himself in danger.
He wanted to call Lynch for help but couldn't bring himself to do it. Instead, he struggled to hold his ground.
At just 17, Sabo had only recently reached Vice Admiral-level strength. Compared to veteran Vice Admirals like Momonga, he still had a long way to go.
Lynch, watching from above, remained calm. "Kuina, Tashigi, I'm observing. You two should go down and get some practice."
"Finally! I've been waiting for this!" Kuina gripped Wadō Ichimonji and charged down eagerly.
Lynch glanced at Tashigi, who was still standing there, lost in thought. "Not going?"
"Oh."
She snapped out of it, her eyes lingering on the blade Lynch had given her—Moonblade, another of the 21 Great Grade Swords.
Unlike Wadō Ichimonji, this blade had a unique ability: when swung, it could unleash powerful flames.
Lynch had quietly taken it from the World Government and Revolutionary Army, keeping it as a hidden treasure.
"Hahaha, two more little girls!"
"Hey, little sister, what's your connection to the Revolutionary Army?"
"Stop wasting time! They look special—capture them and turn them in for a reward!"
The CP agents on the island were thrilled at the sight of Kuina and Tashigi, their eyes gleaming with greed.
A strong young boy had just shown up, and now two more had appeared. If these girls were on his level, their bounties would be massive.
Being this young yet so powerful meant they had to be important figures in the Revolutionary Army. Capturing them would be a major achievement.
They silently hoped these two wouldn't be weaklings—that they'd be just as valuable as the boy.
"Disgusting." Kuina frowned as the men leered at her. Raising a hand, she murmured,
"Banshō Ten'in."
Whoosh—
Five CP agents were suddenly pulled into the air by an invisible force, slamming straight into Wadō Ichimonji like skewered candied haws.
"What?!"
The sudden attack sent a wave of panic through the other CP members.
Taking down five of their own in an instant—this girl was far stronger than the boy from earlier.
"This is bad! Don't hold back—attack together!"
"Gravity Blade: Phoenix Strike!"
Kuina channeled gravity between her sword and the earth, unleashing a force as powerful as an Ancient Zoan.
The moment her blade swung, every enemy in range was cleaved in half. The scene was brutal.
The CP agents froze in fear. This delicate-looking girl was a monster.
With other opponents, you prayed not to get beaten to death. With Kuina, you prayed to at least leave a whole body behind.
Bang!
"Got you!"
Out of nowhere, a stretched-out hand shot forward like a whip, grabbing Kuina's ankle.
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TO BE CONTINUED
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