Chapter 48: Consequences

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Chapter 48: Consequences

A few minutes earlier.

Lucas and Hina were casually strolling in Sabaody Archipelago. Well, it was more of Lucas walking and Hina quietly following from behind.

There seemed to be some kind of tacit agreement between the two and none of them spoke to each other.

After a while, they saw the people start panicking and running about.

“Hey! Did you hear!? Strawhat Luffy just punched a World Noble!”

“I heard! They said an Admiral already arrived! You should get to safety immediately! Last time a World Noble was killed, Sabaody Archipelago was nearly decimated!”

“Quick! Run! Admiral Kizaru just arrived! Quickly go to the New World!”

“Men! We’re leaving!”

Naturally, it wasn’t just Lucas who heard the commotion. Hina heard the mention of Strawhats and Admiral. Instantly, she closed in on Lucas and grabbed his arm.

“Lucas, don’t.”

Lucas looked at Hina and smiled.

“This was always how it was going to end, Hina. I’m a Pirate. You’re a Marine...but just so we’re clear, I was not the one who renege on the agreement.”

He took Hina’s hand off of him and started to walk away.

Hina gritted her teeth with conflicted feelings as she ran to block Lucas.

“Hina won’t let you go.”

“...I see.”

Lucas sighed for a moment then hardened his expression.

The next instant, he landed a blow on Hina’s stomach. In order to not get affected by her ability, Lucas was able to use Armament Haki for a second and timed his attack.

“G..h…-!!!”

“I’m sorry.”

“Y...you…!!!”

Lucas felt Hina’s head lay on his shoulder as he embraced her. He found some marines stationed nearby and handed Hina to them, saying that he will go assist Kizaru.

The marines only noticed that he was a Shichibukai and forgot the fact that he was an ex-Strawhat member so naturally, they saluted him and did as he ordered.

Lucas gave Hina one last look before spreading his wings and flying over to where the commotion is.

On the way, he saw some Pacifistas engaging the other Supernovas but ignored them. Anyway, aside from Law, he couldn’t care less about the others. And he knew that Law can take care of himself so there was no need for him to get involved.

By the time he arrived, Kizaru was about to send Luffy flying with a kick.

Seeing this, Lucas immediately focused on his Armament Haki on his hand and blocked the attack.

This time, he was only able to make it last for half a second. Thankfully, with the help of his Observation Haki, he was able to time his block perfectly.

After he blocked Kizaru, Lucas stepped back and didn’t let Kizaru leave his sight.

“I suppose I demand an explanation? Kizaru, you do know our agreement, correct?”

“Ohh? If it isn’t the Guardian Wing Lucas. Where is Captain Hina?”

“Since you’re dodging my question, do you really think I’ll answer you?”

Lucas smirked.

Actually, he already knows the reason even before it happened. This was also part of the reason why he easily agreed to become a Shichibukai. Lucas knows that by the time Luffy and them reach Sabaody Archipelago, then the Marines would have no choice but to renege on the agreement.

After all, the will of the World Nobles are their priority as dogs of the World Government.

Lucas reckons that by the end of all this, they will just explain that they never made a deal with a pirate in the first place to save their asses. But that doesn’t matter.

He has already made full use of his time as a Shichibukai.

Kizaru no longer bothered to chat, he placed both of his hands to his chest and shone a light that bounced off on a tree.

“Yata no Kagami…”

“Shit!”

Lucas cursed as this movement skill of his was truly hard to deal with!

Even if he can predict where he will reappear, he was still slower than the speed of light!

But just then, another figure appeared and drew his sword, cutting the light in half!

“Old man!”

Luffy shouted when he saw who this was.

Kizaru also recognized him and said.

“Oh, so it’s time for you to take the stage, is it...Dark King Rayleigh?”

“Don’t go plucking fine sprouts...it’s only just beginning! Their era, that is…!”

Lucas saw Rayleigh and sighed in relief. Finally, this guy is here. With him present, Lucas wouldn't have to worry too much about Kizaru.

Rayleigh turned to look at Lucas and smiled.

“Ah, is it Lucas? It’s been a long time.”

???

Lucas frowned. What did he mean by that?

Seeing his expression, Rayleigh acted as if he had just said something he shouldn’t have and laughed.

“Haha, sorry sorry. I guess I was too early huh? Anyway, leave this guy to me. I just checked the ship, it’s pretty big so it would take me 5 days to coat it.”

Ah? 5 days? Not 3?

After thinking about it, Lucas palmed himself. Stupid, the ship this time has gotten bigger than it was in the original, naturally, it would take longer to coat.

Luffy nodded and thanked Rayleigh.

“Thanks Old man! Lucas, let’s go!”

“You think I’ll let you!?”

Sentoumaru saw that Kizaru was being tied down by Rayleigh and knew that he needed to be the one to stop Luffy and the others.

He reappeared in front of Luffy and sent a palm attack.

“Geh! This guy again!?”

Luffy quickly crossed his arms to block the incoming attack when someone appeared in front of him.

Lucas made a shield of water and blocked the attack.

“Shichibukai! Why do you keep hindering us!?”

“Ah? The moment Kizaru showed up here, I am no longer a Shichibukai!”

Lucas’ expression turned serious as his body started to heat up.

Burn! 2nd Degree - Boilingman!

Luffy watched as Lucas’ skin started to boil and he could also feel the intense heat coming off from the steam he was releasing.

Lucas looked back at Luffy in the eye and asked.

“Luffy...do you trust me?”

“Of course I do! I trust you with my life!”

No hesitation at all…

Lucas smiled wryly at how simple-minded Luffy was.

He moved in closer and handed a piece of paper to him.

“There’s no use running now and hiding for 5 days...someone will come to help you all escape. Once you’re safe, read what’s in the paper.”

Lucas no longer wasted any time and dashed towards Sentoumaru to restrain him.

Sentoumaru grimaced at the situation and had no choice but to deal with Lucas first before Luffy.

“You may be logia, but against haki, that doesn’t matter!”

“Is it?”

Lucas chuckled seeing the palm strike about to hit him, he controlled his body and made a hole in the area that was being attacked.

Sentoumaru saw his attack land but was shocked to see Lucas’ body behaving like a normal logia.

“How!? No...I see! You bastard used Observation Haki!”

Sentoumaru was pissed seeing Lucas’ taunting grin and sent a barrage of palm strikes to test Lucas’ limits.

Lucas just stood there with a grin as numerous holes appeared on his body.

“That won’t work!”

Lucas clenched his fist and gathered the steam on his hand as he delivered a blow.

Fast!

Sentoumaru quickly tried to block the attack but he was a step too late.

*Boom*

When the blow landed on him, there was a small explosion on Lucas’ fist which sent Sentoumaru flying!

Lucas spread his wings and chased after Sentoumaru.

Luffy watched as Lucas fight off Sentoumaru easily. He clenched his fist and gritted his teeth.

Strong! Lucas is...still stronger than him!

More! I need to get stronger even more!

He was the captain. It was supposed to be his job to protect his crew...yet now, all he can do is rely on someone else.

Even though Luffy felt pathetic at this moment, he was still hopeful.

If he was weak right now, then all he needed to do is get even stronger! And eat more meat!

Luffy looked at the paper that Lucas gave him and shoved it down his trouser’s pocket. He turned to Robin and Chopper quickly.

“Let’s go! Leave this Lucas! He said it, someone will come to help us all escape!”

“Un!”

While the three of them started to run, another figure appeared on the scene and stopped PX-1 from chasing Usopp, Zoro, and Brook.

“Wait...PX-1!”

“Another one!?”

Brook turned and saw Kuma, he thought another one of those pacifistas had arrived!

Zoro saw the look in Kuma’s face and somehow, he can tell...this guy is the real one.

Kuma looked at Zoro and asked.

“So, you're still alive, Roronoa. If you were to take a trip, where would you like to go?”

???

Zoro was confused with the sudden question that didn’t seem to fit the current situation. But before he could say anything, Kuma had already taken his gloves and swung it at him.

Maybe it was because Zoro didn’t feel any malice, he was able to guard himself in time.

In any case, when Kuma’s palm landed on Zoro, everyone froze and stared at the area where Zoro had been.

Zoro had...disappeared!

“Eh? What? Zoro!?”

Brook looked around in confusion and panic.

A person can’t just disappear so easily...right!?

Hearing the commotion, Luffy stopped running and looked around.

“Zoro! Where the hell are you!?”

Lucas also saw what happened and became more focused.

Right now was the crucial time!

Lucas spread his Observation Haki to surround everyone in the area.

When Kizaru and Rayleigh felt his haki, they both grimaced.

“Really now...what a fearsome Observation Haki!”

“Haha, as expected from him!”

At this moment, Kuma had also made PX-1 disappear from interfering. Luffy was confused as to why he would suddenly turn onto his ally. He looked at Lucas and saw that his expression was the same...as if he didn’t feel sadness over Zoro’s disappearance!

Luffy looked back at Kuma once again.

Is he the one Lucas mentioned about helping us escape?

If this was the case…

“EVERYONE!!! LET’S ALL MEET BACK HERE IN 5 DAYS!!!”

Lucas heard this as well and silently shook his head.

With what was about to come next, he doubts they can meet up in 5 days…

After Zoro was Brook...then Usopp...Sanji also disappeared soon after.

Kuma passed by Rayleigh and Kizaru fighting as he whispered something to Rayleigh quietly.

Kizaru frowned and asked.

“What exactly are you up to, Kuma...?”

“We have no obligation to cooperate with the Marines save where the Government is directly involved...your question shall remain unanswered.”

Without caring for his reaction, Kuma disappeared and appeared in front of Franky and Nami.

Franky was still confused about what was happening and tried to attack Kuma but it was easily countered by Kuma.

With another palm, Franky...also disappeared!

Nami despaired. With Kuma nearing her, she turned to Lucas to ask for help. Subconsciously, she placed her hand on her stomach.

Lucas was focusing on her as well to prevent any mishaps from happening. When he saw her place her hand on her stomach, he heard a familiar sound and his expression went pale.

“!!! KUMA!!! NOOOOO!!!”

In his panic, he instantly abandoned Sentoumaru and flew to where Nami was in his highest speed.

However...Nami had already disappeared.

Lucas stood blankly on the area where she was previously.

Kuma only gave him a glance and went off to do the same to the remaining ones.

Chopper...Robin...and finally, Luffy!

Once everyone was gone, the fighting naturally stopped. Everyone looked back at Lucas who was still standing there blankly.

“So? What are you going to do? Get rid of him as well?”

“...He is not of my concern.”

Kuma looked at Lucas one last time before leaving.

Rayleigh also looked at Lucas helplessly and didn’t know what to say to him.

Suddenly, Lucas disappeared.

When everyone was still confused about where he went, he reappeared before everyone once again after a few seconds. This time, he wasn’t alone.

On his hands, he was holding the neck of the world noble that Luffy had punched.

“G-get your hands off me!”

“Lucas!? What are you doing!?”

“Boy, do you know the consequences of what you’re doing!?”

Everyone panicked at the sight. Kizaru was about to charge at Lucas and take him by surprise when Lucas started laughing.

“Kuku...hahahahahahahaha!!!”

“...”

“Consequences? I know full well the consequences of what my actions will bring. The better question here Kizaru, did you honestly think that none of your actions wouldn't have any consequences?”

Lucas didn’t give him any time to rescue the world noble at all as he directly crushed his throat!

!!!

There was no hesitation or indication at all. Everyone was surprised and was unable to react after some time.

Another world noble...was killed!

Kizaru immediately shot forward and took the world noble to examine him. Lucas didn’t care at all and let him take the world noble.

“...He’s dead…”

“Bastard! Do you realize what you’ve done!?”

Sentoumaru shouted but Lucas didn’t care.

“Realize? Heh, I should be the one asking you that question...do you now realize the consequences of ignoring our agreement?”

“...”

Kizaru didn’t bother answering Lucas. He stood up and gathered light to form in his hand.

“...Ama no Murakumo.”

Holding the light sword, Kizaru looked at Lucas and was about to behead him when someone came in between.

“...What is the meaning of this, Captain Hina?”

Hina...has arrived!

Imbreak

Also, Cliffhanger! Haha. I will try to write another chap today though.

Ehh, about Nami...maybe I dropped one too many hints XD Just wait and see how this turns out...

See ya next chap!