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The death of Byrnndi World barely made a ripple.
By now, every pirate on the seas knew better than to ss with Shin. Anyone stupid enough to cross him was basically signing their own death warrant.
So, when he was struck down, no one felt any sympathy. In fact, many pirates were pleased to have one less rival to worry about.
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"Zephyr already snatched the Dyna Stones? He works fast."
Shin remarked as he listened to the latest report.
"They say Zephyr is currently being pursued by the Marines," Olvia added.
He had just secured the Dyna Stones and hadn't even begun his plan before he was on the run. The one leading the chase was none other than his forr student, Kizaru.
Back in the day, Zephyr and Kizaru had never seen eye to eye. Akainu sending Kizaru after him now was a clear ssage:
—He wanted Zephyr dead.
With his aging body, how could he possibly stand a chance against Kizaru?
"Shin, could you do Hina a favor?" Hina hesitated for a mont before speaking.
"You want to save Zephyr, don't you?" Shin glanced at Hina and asked.
Hina was silent for a mont, then nodded. She did want Shin to save her forr teacher.
"I believe I told you what Zephyr's goal is. Do you really think I should be helping a man like that?"
Shin said to Hina. Zephyr's plan was to destroy the world. Saving him was out of the question.
"Please. Hina will try to reason with him."
Hina pleaded with Shin again. She was a proud woman—it was the first ti she had ever begged anyone like this.
"Alright. I'll see how things play out. Besides, I was planning on getting in on the action anyway."
Shin had already planned on checking things out, partly to stop Zephyr if he went too far. The plot had already veered off course—what if, unlike the original story, Zephyr actually succeeded in detonating the Dyna Stones on those three End Points?
The fallout would be catastrophic, and Shin had no intention of getting caught in the crossfire. The entire New World would be devastated.
He wouldn't have cared if it was just soone else's problem, but this was different. This was his problem. As long as it didn't affect him, he could turn a blind eye. But the mont his own safety was on the line, he wouldn't stand for it.
"Thank you, Shin," Hina said, her face filled with gratitude.
"Don't thank yet. I haven't said I'd save him."
Shin hadn't promised Hina anything. He would decide what to do when the ti ca. If Zephyr was determined to destroy the three End Points, Shin would let him die.
But if he abandoned his plan, perhaps Shin would step in, for Hina's sake.
Hina nodded, not pressing him for a firm commitnt. She knew it was unrealistic to expect that.
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Shin's ship set sail, heading for Zephyr's last known location based on the intel they had received.
"Well, it seems finding Zephyr won't be that easy."
At the mont, Shin had no idea of Zephyr's exact whereabouts. A man on the run wouldn't head straight for his target destination.
"We have new intel."
Momousagi approached Shin, holding a report on Zephyr.
Shin took a look, and his expression turned peculiar. Zephyr's current location wasn't near any of the three End Points he intended to destroy.
He was on Punk Hazard—the sa island where Aokiji and Akainu had fought for the position of Fleet Admiral two years ago.
The island's climate was now split in two: one half a frozen wasteland, the other a blazing inferno of molten magma.
"He went there of all places?" Shin's brow furrowed.
Why would Zephyr go to Punk Hazard? Did he have a specific purpose, or was he forced there by Kizaru's pursuit?
"We'll find out when we get there."
Shin decided to head to Punk Hazard first. He was sure Kizaru would be there as well.
"Full speed to Punk Hazard. We don't want to be late."
If they were late, they might miss the whole show. Kizaru wouldn't take down Zephyr instantly, but it wouldn't be a difficult fight either.
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By the ti Shin's ship arrived at Punk Hazard, Kizaru had already cornered Zephyr and his Neo Marines.
Kizaru hadn't co alone. He had brought a contingent of Marines, including Vice Admiral Yamakaji.
"Ooh, Teacher Zephyr. Decided to stop running?" Kizaru's signature trollish grin spread across his face, making him look even more infuriating.
"Damn it! Teacher, let's fight them!" Ain said to Zephyr.
"I'll hold them off. You all get out of here."
Zephyr said to Ain and the others without turning back. He was already prepared to die, but he didn't want his students to die with him.
"No, we won't abandon you, Teacher," Ain refused to run. Retreat was not an option.
"Teacher Zephyr, you might as well give up on escaping. There's no chance." Kizaru had received his orders from Akainu:
Leave no survivors.
So, every last one of them had to die. Kizaru would show no rcy. He might go easy on others, but against his forr teacher—he would not hold back.
Kizaru would fight with everything he had. There would be no quarter given.
"Kizaru, they were once your juniors," Zephyr said in a deep voice.
"No. Now, they're traitors. No different from pirates."
For once, Kizaru's face was cold and cruel as he spoke.
"Laser."
Without another word, Kizaru attacked, a golden beam of light shooting towards Zephyr's heart.
If that attack landed, it would have undoubtedly blown a hole straight through Zephyr's chest.
In response, Zephyr raised his arm, his massive Smasher blocking Kizaru's attack.
The giant prosthetic looked cumberso on Zephyr's fra, but its power was imnse, capable of taking down even a giant Vice Admiral in a single blow.
But against Kizaru, its slowness was a fatal flaw.
Just after blocking Kizaru's laser, a Light Speed Kick ca flying at Zephyr, sending him crashing to the ground.
Seeing Zephyr on the defensive, the Neo Marines couldn't hold back any longer and charged at Kizaru.
However, Kizaru didn't even spare them a glance. The Marines behind him would deal with them.
The battle began. Kizaru's rciless assault completely overwheld Zephyr from the start.
It was a tragic sight—the teacher, now completely outmatched by the student he once trained.
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