"Hahaha, I knew you guys wouldn't give up so easily."

Rayleigh laughed as he watched this scene: "Actually, it's not that difficult. I have good news. I once secretly infiltrated the naval base and coated that ship. The place where the ship was held seems to be unguarded. It's as if the navy has forgotten about it. As long as you infiltrate the naval base and open the gate to the sea, you can leave directly."

"Huh? Rayleigh, if you could sneak in, why didn't you bring it out?" Nami asked.

Rayleigh scratched his head and said, "Spare me. I'm just a retired old man. I don't want to go against the navy stationed here. If I rashly open the gate to the sea from the naval base, I'll definitely be discovered."

"Yoshi!"

Luffy clenched his fist, full of energy, and said, "Then let's charge over there, get the ship, and set sail, everyone!"

Snap!

Nami smacked Luffy and yelled, "Didn't you hear Rayleigh say we needed to think things through?! This reckless approach won't work! Did you even hear me?!"

"emmmm..."

Luffy pursed his lips and widened his eyes. "So, what should we do?"

"The Navy is currently making every effort to find you."

Rayleigh said, "There are probably not many people at the naval base. This is your chance."

"Oh? You mean we should take this opportunity to go and set sail? That's a good idea, but if the area is full of marines, it will be difficult for us to break through," Sanji asked.

"Well... then we'll have to rely on you guys."

Rayleigh laughed and said, "Anyway, let's hurry up and leave, the Navy is already here."

...

"Over here!"

Kuro, transformed into a human-beast form, led a large number of marines toward 13GR.

A red light suddenly appeared in his pupils.

"You can't escape, Straw Hat Boy!"

His nose twitched, a sinister smile crept across his lips, and he shouted ahead, "I'll catch you!"

Sentomaru stayed behind to apprehend the defeated pirates, while Kuro, who had tasted Luffy's blood, knew his whereabouts perfectly well.

No one can disappear after being licked by his blood, unless they die!

Although Mr. Kuro told him not to interfere, he didn't mean he wouldn't interfere at all; he meant that he should let him do as he pleased.

In addition, he has gathered a large number of troops and will definitely not let him escape!

Following the scent, Kro quickly arrived at his destination, a small tavern on a high slope. The Straw Hat Boy's scent was inside; there was no mistake!

"Surround this place!"

Kro shouted, and the navy behind him formed a fan shape, surrounding the tavern and pointing their guns at it.

Suddenly, the tavern door was flung open.

Straw Hat Luffy, fist raised and laughing, jumped out first, followed by a group of Straw Hat crew members.

"My lads, let's go!"

Luffy shouted loudly and led his men to charge through the area that was not surrounded by the Navy from the side.

"Catch them!"

Kro's pupils contracted, and he took off running, giving chase.

He was quite fast, and soon he was about to reach the back of the Straw Hat crew, reaching out to grab one of them.

Just then, he suddenly sensed something, pulled his arm back, and jumped backward, landing more than ten meters away. He crouched on the ground, looking ahead warily.

There, a plume of smoke appeared.

As the smoke and dust cleared, a deep ravine was revealed in front of us.

An elderly man with white hair, holding a sword in his left hand, was facing the navy.

“Ah…I remember you, the Marine with the aura of a pirate, your name is Kuro, right?” Rayleigh said with a smile.

“'Pluto' Silvers Rayleigh.”

Kuro stood up, squinting as he said, "I remember Mr. Kuro warned you, but what are you doing now? Trying to make a comeback, old man?"

"Oh dear, don't take it so seriously. I'm just a former pirate who wants to chat with you, a former pirate."

Rayleigh chuckled, pointed his sword at the ditch in the ground, and said, "Stay here and chat with this old codger for a while, but don't cross this line."

"you..."

Kro's face was grim, but he dared not move.

This is a legendary pirate, renowned for both his fame and strength, whom Mr. Kuro calls a 'troublesome' existence.

Moreover, with his Observation Haki, he could indeed sense the strong life force contained within this old man's body.

I am no match for him...

Kuro took a deep breath, pulled out a Den Den Mushi, dialed a number, and said, "Straw Hat Boy is heading towards Area 50. Stop them!"

After saying that, he hung up the phone and said coldly, "Mr. Kuro will come after you, Rayleigh!"

"Why are you trying to settle scores with an old man like me? I haven't done anything wrong," Rayleigh said with a chuckle.

...

"Hurry, hurry, everyone hurry up!"

In area 40 of Sabaody Archipelago, a large number of naval forces were mobilized and advanced at the shout of a naval captain.

"Make sure to capture the Straw Hat crew; don't let them escape. Head to the exit from area 50 to area 40 and block it off!"

A group of sailors ran in that direction, but soon, they suddenly rushed back.

"Help!"

"Mother!"

The sailors ran back, howling in terror.

The naval captain was completely baffled.

"Hey, you've come to the wrong place, go back now!"

"Lieutenant, no, there's something ahead..."

A naval officer pointed in that direction with trembling hands, but before he could finish speaking, a group of enormous creatures suddenly appeared in front of him.

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