Chapter 165: Rukia KOs Kizaru
But carrying astonishing momentum and dark energy that seemed capable of swallowing everything, Kuina's sword struck.
"Slash..." Whether it was her instantaneous appearance or this single strike, Kuina's attack was too sudden.
Borsalino didn't even have a chance to repel Sana; just like that, he was directly slashed from his lower abdomen up to his chest.
A huge bloody mark appeared, and he was forced to retreat.
This battle finally reached a new turning point as Borsalino suffered significant damage.
However, under Luna's leadership and usual influence, the Pink Hat Pirates understood exactly what it meant to strike a drowning dog. What did the phrases "kick him while he's down" and "take his life while he's sick" mean?
"It's time. Let me end this fight! Overlord Wind Chasing Fist."
Sana stepped forward excitedly, knowing this would be the first truly strong enemy she had defeated. She immediately extended her Explosion Fist, which overflowed with strong wind energy. Converting her palm into a fist, the wind energy was clenched in her grasp.
But she wasn't finished. Building upon the original move, Sana added the wind energy of the White Tiger Fruit to her Explosion Fist, making it look like a rapidly spinning small tornado wrapped around it.
Sana quickly rushed toward Borsalino, ready to unleash the continuous three strikes of the Overlord Wind Chasing Fist, just as the first punch was about to land.
A sudden change occurred.
"Stop." Seeing this, Garp, finally unable to endure it, roared out. He burst forth with a speed that surprised even Luna, instantly appearing in front of Borsalino.
"Iron Fist...! Bang." Garp's punch was only wrapped in Armament Haki, and he even held back slightly; its power did not seem very great.
Evidently, Garp remained a man of principle and held back, even in his anger over his long-time subordinate Borsalino being severely wounded, because he was only facing Sana, whom he still viewed as a little girl.
Seeing this scene, Luna, who had been anxiously worried about Sana's safety and was about to rush over, immediately stopped, because she clearly understood that Garp's punch wouldn't seriously injure Sana.
This old man was still the kind grandfather with the loving Iron Fist she had adored in the Pirate King anime in her previous life.
It seemed her previous decision to spare Garp in the future, for Luffy's sake, was the right one.
However, after this punch, Sana would likely... Soon, just as Luna expected, Garp's Iron Fist directly crushed Sana's Overlord Wind Chasing Fist. The incredibly powerful Armament Haki sent Sana flying back. With a scream, Sana was blasted into an iceberg, which was ultimately shattered upon impact.
Fortunately, Sana only suffered some scrapes and cuts, and her clothes were torn. She had fallen unconscious, but relying on her inherent demon clan bloodline physique and the physical enhancement and recovery abilities granted by the White Tiger Fruit, she would be fine.
She would be alright; at worst, Kaya could treat her after the battle concluded.
However, the shift in this war changed from Sana being able to defeat Borsalino in three punches to Sana being knocked out by Garp's single punch.
In the high-level power struggle, the Pink Hat Pirates had lost one minor combatant first.
"Since you're bullying the young, don't blame me." Luna revealed a wicked smile. Seeing that the other battlefields were mostly in their favor, even without Sana, a severely injured Borsalino and a Garp retaining most of his fighting strength could not defeat her and Kuina.
But since Garp was abandoning martial ethics, she wouldn't hold back either, especially since she had a mission to complete.
"Borsalino, are you alright?" Garp glared at Kuina, who held her sword and adopted a fighting stance, watching them. Kuina showed no fear. With Luna now descending beside her, she knew she didn't need to fear this old man, as the strongest captain of the Pink Hat Pirates, Luna, was right beside her.
Seeing Luna arrive, Garp showed a wary expression, but immediately turned his attention to Borsalino.
"Cough, cough, I'm fine, Mr. Garp. I used Armament Haki at the last moment. Kuina's strike only cut through my flesh and didn't damage any vital organs, but, I apologize, I can no longer fight."
Borsalino coughed up two mouthfuls of dark, clotted blood, raised his head, and said with a bitter smile.
In terms of strength, he was still slightly weaker than the Three Admirals, and he didn't possess a physique as formidable as theirs. With Kuina activating her Red Eyes and the boost from her demon clan bloodline, he was already struggling to cope.
With Sana assisting later, whether in speed, strength, or attack power—after some instruction—he had to admit that this girl was also a ruthless and powerful figure among her peers. The combination attack by the two women just now, especially the strike on his chest that was still dripping blood, had truly left him unable to fight.