One Piece

Chapter 55

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3rd Person's POV

"I don't know if you're a leopard human or what, but...I won't let you lay a finger on Iceberg-san!" Paulie.

"Oh, no! Carnivore Zoan types become more brutal!" Chopper said, terrified.

"That's right. Logia types, Zoan types, and Paramecia types...Many unique powers exist. Genuine physical augmentation is the trait of Zoan types. The more we train, the stronger we get. The Zoan type is the strongest species when it comes to a close attack." Lucci.

"Shut up! I don't wanna hear stuff about monsters like that!" Paulie.

"We don't want to waste time, either...since we have ti take care of you guys before we get wrapped up in flames." Lucci.

"Lucci, the craftsmen are coming upstairs." Kalifa informed.

"Don't worry. They can't make it this far. Tempest Kick!" Lucci.

Lucci's powerful kick nearly caused the entire Galley-La building to collapse.

The building shook, and debris from the ceiling began to fall. Nami was about to be hit when Chopper pushed her out of the way, causing him to be struck by the debris.

"Chopper!" Nami screamed as she realized what happened.

(Y/N) still couldn't leave Zoro because he was still bleeding. Her head was spinning, and she didn't know what to do in that moment.

Paulie ran towards Iceburg and carefully helped him get up.

"Paulie, what are you doing?" Iceburg asked.

"I'm taking you out of this place no matter what!" Paulie said, determined to do what he said.

"It's not possible! Your injuries are too severe! How can you..." Iceburg.

"Stop it, Paulie." Kalifa warned.

The CP9 formed a formation, blocking Paulie from saving Iceburg.

"Don't call my name...as if we're friends! Get...out of our way! Damn you! Why did it have to be you guys? I...at least...I considered you guys my friends all this time!" Paulie yelled and started to cry.

"It was just you." Lucci said and started to walk towards Iceberg and Paulie.

He raised his arm, attempting to attack the two, but a rubber arm punched him in the face.

"Pigeon jerk!" Luffy shouted.

"Straw Hat!" Paulie.

Luffy failed to attack again as Lucci stabbed him with his claws.

"Finger Pistol." Lucci.

(Y/N) and Zoro screamed Luffy's name. The girl tried to ran towards her brother but Zoro held her back.

"Let me go..." (Y/N) stuttered. Her tears flowed down like a waterfall.

Lucci captured Luffy by his head and said, "Have a nice flight off the island!" He then threw the poor boy outside.

(Y/N) couldn't handle the cruelty anymore. She broke free from Zoro's grip and attempted to punch Lucci using Luffy's ability. The leopard man caught her hand, held her by the head the same way he had done to Luffy, and slammed her onto the floor.