chsdbacks Chapter 173 Two Shanks
Chapter 173 Two Shanks
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On the execution platform—
"Okay, I understand."
Allen hung up the Den Den Mushi and turned to Yasopp: "Shanks has escaped."
Yasopp showed no sign of dejection, and smiled smugly: "Since you didn't kill us in the first place, wasn't this bound to happen!"
"He's the man who will become the Pirate King!"
Allen sat beside the jewel, resting his chin on his hand and smiling faintly, "The process may have changed a bit, but the ending will remain the same."
"You knew Shanks would come."
Yasopp's expression changed, but he forced himself to remain calm and said, "Beckman will persuade him..."
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"You can only fool yourself with those kinds of words."
Allen gazed into the distance and said faintly, "It's really... boring."
"I was quite looking forward to it before, but... I feel that the likes of Rayleigh and Jabba wouldn't be very interesting if they came."
"I have already witnessed the grandeur of the old era."
"As for Shanks..."
Allen's gaze was calm: "I would still kill him if I encountered him, but he wouldn't be an opponent I'd be looking forward to."
"It's about time... we turned our attention to Kaido and his crew."
It's pointless to wait for Shanks to grow to the level of the Four Emperors in the original timeline. Even Shanks himself realized that his growth would never catch up with Allen's.
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Wait a minute... this feeling!
Allen's pupils contracted slightly as he looked towards the pirate circle on the outer sea.
He stood up and said calmly.
"How about I kill you all first? I want to save this grand funeral for someone else."
Yasopp and the others were taken aback.
"I really don't understand what you're thinking, you fickle guy..." Yasopp grinned. "But if you're willing, that would be great!"
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"Major General Allen, you..."
The executioner cried out in alarm when he saw Allen draw his sword.
Sengoku frowned as he stood atop the high wall and quickly took out a Den Den Mushi (a type of Den Den Mushi).
What's this kid trying to do? Isn't it enough to just let him stand there and strike a cool pose?
He knew about Shanks' prison break and that Shanks had hijacked a prison ship and was on his way.
Things are not out of control; Shanks will definitely come.
Demonstrating naval power to kill Shanks might be more effective than a simple execution.
He was even thinking of using this incident to bring Impel Down under naval control.
At the very least, we need to plant people in Impel Down and prepare a plan for arguing with the Five Elders.
For example, the vacant Warden position in Impel Down...
Our navy wants people from Impel Down, so it's reasonable for us to send someone to be the warden, right?
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"What is he going to do?"
The three generals were not far from the execution platform and noticed the movements there.
"Looks like he wants to do it himself... Is it time?" Kizaru yawned, then covered his mouth with his hand, considering that there might be cameras watching.
"If we kill them now, what if Shanks doesn't come? That doesn't fit with Fleet Admiral Sengoku's plan, does it?"
Aokiji frowned slightly and raised his hand to stop Allen's impulsive behavior.
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"The Gulf Stream from Impel Down will only reach this point; Shanks has nowhere to escape."
Akainu, who was in the middle, said calmly, "It's already quite good that he's been able to endure this long."
"But……"
"Just cut it down first, what's the rush, Kuzan."
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Allen held his sword, its cold light gleaming.
Yasopp felt no fear of being beheaded and closed his eyes in relief.
The sword blade slowly descended.
"What are you doing! Before the execution!"
During the Warring States period, he leaped from the high wall at that very moment.
Sizzle—!
A bright red arc of electricity instantly appeared over the open sea, piercing the sky and heading straight for the execution platform!
Kizaru's mouth formed an "O" shape: "Yoho... What an unexpected way to appear. How did you end up there?"
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Clang!
The explosive impact made the makeshift execution platform teeter on the verge of collapse!
With his right hand still raised, Allen used his left hand to hold the sword and block the blade.
Swords were drawn.
Amidst the overflowing black and red arcs of electricity, he met the gaze of the red-haired man.
"You've come, Shanks!"
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"Shanks!!"
Yasopp and the others exclaimed in shock, tears streaming down their faces, "Why did you come?!"
Shanks grinned: "There's nothing I can do about it, because I am..."
Do not……
Allen's eyes gleamed with the three tomoe, his excitement evident.
It's not Shanks!!
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"Mission target discovered - Celestial Dragon - Figarando Shamrock"
"Hunting Difficulty - Extremely High Risk!"
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They had the same scars on their faces and the same missing arm; only the swords in their hands were slightly different. Even Yasopp and the others did not notice the difference.
Even the Sharingan can't see through it; it would be impossible without the display panel...
twin……
That's the most realistic clone technique!
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"What's going on... Isn't Shanks still in the Gulf Stream? How did Impel Down get here so quickly?"
The Warring States period was still in mid-air, deep in thought.
Forget it...
"Do it!!"
Swish swish swish swish —
At the four corners of the execution platform, the three generals and the Warring States stood separately, their imposing presence clashing in the confined space.
Not to mention Yasopp and the others who were actually there, even the pirates watching the live stream felt the overwhelming despair.
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"Very brave, Shanks." Kizaru adjusted his sunglasses and slowly approached the encirclement.
"Surrendering will hurt less."
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Shamrock took a deep breath, looked at Sengoku and said in a deep voice, "I know you have many questions in your hearts. Turn off the live stream first, and I will talk to you slowly."
No matter how confident he was in his abilities, he didn't think he could deal with several of the Navy's top combatants at the same time.
This operation was carried out behind the back of the World Government, and Shamrock could only reveal himself by using Shanks' identity.
His original plan was to meet with Sengoku in private and, as a Celestial Dragon, order him to release Shanks.
But by the time he arrived, the execution was about to begin.
Although Shanks wasn't seen, logically speaking, after Yasopp and the others were beheaded, Shanks would probably be next...
By the time Shanks is brought in, it will be too late!
Moreover, with their deaths, and knowing his brother's background, Ishamrock might not want to leave.
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The plan changed. Shamrock thought of disguising himself as Shanks and accepting a public execution. After all, it was just beheading, and he could easily recover.
This way, the navy's reputation can be preserved, and there will be less resistance to ordering Sengoku to release Shanks.
As for what happens next...
There are plenty of pirates who wear masks. If Shanks doesn't want to change his appearance, he can just say that his crew resurrected him using some kind of magical Devil Fruit.
I remember there was a Yomi Yomi no Mi (Yellow Spring Fruit) that had a similar effect...
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Sengoku didn't react. Shamrock frowned and asked, "What are you hesitating about?"
Shouldn't the Navy personnel present be puzzled as to why there are two Shanks?
I can explain it to you all if I just turn off the world broadcast!
Shamrock's considerations were comprehensive enough, but he lacked a crucial piece of information...
That is……
Shanks escaped from prison himself!
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"There's nothing to talk about..."
tick... tick...
Lava dripped onto the execution platform, emitting wisps of smoke: "Allen, step aside, I'll kill him."
"I'll make up for the punch you were hoping for that day."
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What the hell?!
Shamrock's mind was in complete disarray. Shanks' crew was one thing, but how could you not know I wasn't Shanks!
Don't you have any curiosity at all?!
Is it really that easy to accept the idea of having two Shanks?
"Wait, Sengoku, you—"
Shamrock was about to use some coded language that only Sengoku could understand to subtly reveal his identity.
Peng! ! !
A dark fist slammed into his face, silencing the words he was about to utter.
Allen grabbed his neck and slammed him to the ground, grinning as he said:
"Since you dared to show your face... you can't just beg for mercy now, Shanks!!"
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I was extremely excited.
A legitimate opportunity to slaughter the Celestial Dragons...
We absolutely cannot let this opportunity slip by!!!