Chapter 260: End of God Valley

Chapter 260: Chapter 260: End of God Valley

His gaze fell back on Linlin, asking inquiringly: "So, Rocks... was he really being controlled?"

"Mm." Charlotte Linlin nodded.

"Controlled by an ancient monster calling itself ’Imu’ that was attached to the Gorosei ’Satan Saint’ of the Celestial Dragons, using some bizarre method. The specific limitations are unclear, but even Haki of Rocks’ level couldn’t resist it..."

She paused, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes, "As expected of the World Government that has secretly manipulated the world for eight hundred years; they indeed hide some means we know nothing about."

"...Even Rocks couldn’t resist it?" Newgate’s expression was grave, his hand gripping Murakumogiri tightening. This meant that if that method had no special restrictions, it would be a fatal threat to anyone.

"Hmph, so what if you know?" Galin Saint sneered, shaking his somewhat numb arm.

"By forcibly breaking free from ’the Lord’s’ control in this manner, even if he’s temporarily conscious, he won’t live much longer! His vitality has long been overdrawn; reaching the end of his rope is just a matter of moments!"

"That’s still better than dying at the hands of trash like you!" Charlotte Linlin retorted without hesitation, her disdain clear. She gripped "Wu" again, ready to move.

"Wait!" Newgate suddenly spoke, Murakumogiri moving sideways again to block Charlotte Linlin, saying without looking back:

"He’s right. Rocks’ aura is very weak."

His Observation Haki clearly sensed that Rocks’ already weak aura was like a candle in the wind, flickering and unstable, as if it would go out completely in the next second.

"The most important thing now is to take him for treatment, even if it’s just to delay death." Newgate said deeply, his gaze locking onto Galin Saint and Mafi,

"I’ll hold them off here. You take him and go."

Charlotte Linlin looked at Newgate’s firm expression, then glanced at Rocks, who was barely breathing in the mud, and didn’t hesitate for long.

"Fine." She nodded simply, hanging the "Wu" she was carrying back on her waist.

"Do you need me to wait for you? This island looks like it won’t last much longer."

She could feel the increasingly frequent and violent tremors from the ground beneath her feet; in the distance, the sea level was rising unnaturally, submerging low-lying areas. The total collapse and sinking of God Valley had entered its countdown.

Newgate shook his head, his voice exceptionally clear amidst the rain: "No need. In this situation, the Rocks Pirates... exist in name only. It’s time for me to find my own path as well."

Charlotte Linlin gave him a deep look and nodded, saying no more. She turned toward Rocks and reached out two fingers, pinching Rocks like he was an oversized doll without a shred of respect, her face full of disdain.

Rocks’ inner world was filled with impotent rage: Bastard... Linlin... you brat... I am your Captain!!!

Charlotte Linlin was completely unaware of Rocks’ internal roaring, or rather, she didn’t care at all. Her gaze swept to Roger and Garp, who were also unconscious in the mud nearby.

Previously, she might have considered finishing off Garp, the future Marine Hero, but now... this man who dared to throw a punch at Imu, strike his own superior, and stand against the dark side of the World Government had earned a sliver of her respect.

"I’ll pack these two up and take them along too," she muttered, preparing to free her other hand.

"Leave them to us."

A steady male voice came from the other side of the rain curtain.

Charlotte Linlin and Newgate turned to look at the same time.

Two figures were walking over quickly. One had blond hair, wore glasses, held a long sword, and had a steady temperament; the other wore goggles, held twin axes, and had an agile build. It was Rayleigh and Gaban!

Rayleigh looked at the situation, nodded to Charlotte Linlin and Newgate, and his gaze finally fell on the unconscious Roger. While relieved, his eyes were also incredibly solemn. Gaban, on the other hand, stared warily at the God’s Knights opposite them.

"We’ll take responsibility for taking our Captain ourselves." Rayleigh’s tone was calm but carried an undeniable firmness.

Charlotte Linlin raised an eyebrow and didn’t object: "Suit yourselves."

It had only been a passing thought anyway.

Galin Saint’s expression became even uglier as he looked at the two newcomers.

A Charlotte Linlin in poor condition but with terrifying strength, an almost perfectly fine Whitebeard Newgate, and now two Core Executives of the Roger Pirates... "Hmph, you want to leave? It won’t be that easy!" Galin Saint’s eyes turned fierce, and he exchanged a look with Mafi beside him. Both of their auras surged, clearly intending to forcibly keep at least some of them there.

Newgate stepped forward, Murakumogiri thudding heavily on the ground, the power of tremors Swirl out, creating a clear ripple in the rain. His eyes were like torches as he locked onto the two:

"Your opponent is me."

Charlotte Linlin didn’t delay any further. Carrying Rocks, her Dragon Wings unfurled with a "whoosh," whipping up a strong current of air.

"Then, until we meet again, Newgate." Leaving behind these words, Charlotte Linlin flapped her wings, and her figure soared into the sky, breaking through the rain and quickly disappearing into the gray horizon, flying toward the gibeck.

Rayleigh and Gaban also moved quickly, one supporting Roger and the other supporting Garp (though Gaban’s expression was a bit strange while supporting Garp), quickly retreating toward the coast.

Only Whitebeard Newgate remained in the field, facing the two members of the God’s Knights alone.

The rain poured down, and the island wailed.

A new confrontation briefly formed on this final stage.

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