[One Piece/Arknights] For Whom the Ode Tolls?

Even in a critical situation, Greta did not lose her mind.

She knew very well that at this juncture when Portcas D. Ace was captured, she, who had connections with the Navy, had a close relationship with the Whitebeard Pirates, and had the ability to fly, would most likely be under surveillance. stand up.

Having a good relationship with the Navy means that she has a chance to sneak into Impel Down City with the help of the Navy. Not eating the Devil Fruit means that Greta will not be affected by the Sea Tower Stone in Impel Down City. As long as she can get in touch with Ace, then If you have the chance, take him away from prison.

When he mentioned this plan to Luo, the Death Surgeon was uncharacteristically opposed and expressed his opposition very fiercely: "Do you know how tight the defense of Impel Down City is?!"

He told Greta straightforwardly that he had investigated Impel Down City before in order to find a way to completely kill or trap Doflamingo.

This is the world's first prison located in the windless zone in the first half of the Grand Line. The security is extremely tight. The prisoners inside are all heavy criminals. They are monitored by various monster guards and video phone bugs. Outside There are a large number of large sea kings on the seabed, so Impel Down City is known as the "iron wall".

"The head of Portkas is probably imprisoned on the bottom floor," Luo expressed his speculation, "and the warden of Impel Down City is too powerful to restrain you - he is a Poison Fruit ability user, and his whole body is full of poisonous fruits. It's extremely poisonous. No matter how fast you fly, it can't match the speed of the poisonous gas spreading, right? Once you get involved, both you and the head of Portkas will be ruined."

"Then what should I do?" Greta clutched her satchel tightly, holding the phone bug in her hand, her lips turning white. "It was because of my wrong judgment that I didn't tell everyone in time to be wary of the black beard." Guy, that’s why he hurt Thatch, and then I failed to stop Ace!”

Luo's tone softened a little, and he gently put his hand on Shrike's shoulder.

"It's not your fault. Mr. Portcas was too impulsive. You did your best."

Greta kept her posture motionless, her brain running rapidly: If she went directly to the Whitebeard Pirates now, she would be under surveillance, or even attract a sneak attack from the navy. It would be unrealistic to seek help from the Revolutionary Army. They would not be happy with her. The forces are exposed under the eyes of the navy; Luffy and the others don't know whether they have escaped from the violent//Kuma bear, and they are still too immature. It is very dangerous to enter the battlefield now.

She suddenly felt helpless.

With her ability, can she really help?

"Even if I say I don't agree to send you away now, you will still find a way to secretly find Whitebeard, and then go to jail with you."

Interpreting Greta's silence as acquiescence, Luo's eyes showed helplessness. He reached out and ruffled her hair vigorously. His fingertips stayed on the shrike's brown ear feathers with white spots for a short while, and then he said as if nothing had happened. Help her tuck her messy hair behind her ears.

"Do you have the coordinates of the Moby-Dick?"

Greta looked up at him in surprise, and the captain of the Heart Pirates shrugged, "This is a good opportunity to make the Whitebeard Pirates owe a favor. It might come in handy in the future."

"That's troublesome." After understanding what he meant, Greta breathed a sigh of relief and ignored the faint feeling of loss in her heart. "I'll contact Mr. Marco now."

"Puff, puff, puff, puff... puff."

The first thing the phone bug with a pineapple head said when he opened his eyes was "Greta, Ace has been arrested, please don't get involved in this matter."

"Why--"

The phone bug's expression became very serious, and his deep voice made Greta's uneasiness even stronger.

"The Navy has transferred all the troops from various branches to the Navy Headquarters. Currently, more than 100,000 soldiers have gathered outside the town of Malinfando, and all residents have evacuated. This war is originally a battle between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Navy. It’s okay, you are not a crew member, there is no need to lose your life in a place like this.”

"But, Ace——"

"We will be responsible for rescuing that ignorant brat. When we bring him back to the Moby-Dick, remember to come back and beat him up."

"Then the others -"

"This is Dad's decision. As his sons, we are ready."

Of course, Greta understood that his subtext meant preparation to die. She was so anxious that her palms were sweating. After sipping for a moment, she squeezed out a sentence: "Is there no other way? Negotiation, or a prison escape war." It’s too much and too cruel.”

"Sorry. We have considered all possible methods. Gray, you have a more important mission," the phone bug said softly, "That boy Ace will definitely be in bad luck by then. Your special power must be retained." Until then - dad said. Thanks to you, his physical condition is much better than expected."

"I-I can also help at the beginning-"

"No. You are the trump card. Don't use it at the critical moment to turn the tide of the battle. You are a smart boy, and you know the reason."

Greta swallowed the sour and bitter taste in her throat and responded with a nasal voice.

Once the ability to lock and restore blood that [Loving Protection] can provide is known to others, the navy will find a way to take her into its hands. Either she will surrender to the navy, or she will be killed by the navy.

Marco let out a chuckle, "Are you with that Trafalgar Law? Let him listen to what I have to say."

Luo walked over from a distance and stared at the phone bug with complicated eyes, "Captain of the first team, Marco Phoenix, what do you want from me?"

"Hmph, I'm taking advantage of you, you brat. I'll leave Gray-chan under your care for the time being. Don't let her do stupid things impulsively."

"You don't need to say it."

Greta had no time to pay attention to her friend who suddenly pulled her hat down to cover her eyes. She grabbed the phone anxiously and kept asking: "What are you going to do? Are you going to Marinevando to recapture Ace? That's too dangerous! The ship We can’t get close to it, and even if we get there, we’ll be forced to fire the cannon and sink it, and navy warships will definitely be on standby nearby!”

"This isn't just about getting Ace back."

"Eh?"

"Even if Ace is not captured, we will have to fight the navy sooner or later - dad is getting old, and all the monsters and monsters are coveting his position as the four emperors. I'm afraid the navy thinks so too. However, he is known as the world's most powerful A strong man who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Roger, the Pirate King, cannot be defeated so easily."

The atmosphere in the office became increasingly heavy as the phone bug went dormant again.

Reason tells Greta that following the arrangements, dormant nearby, and waiting for the right time to attack is the best choice she can have, but she really can't sit back and watch her friends being locked up in such a ghastly place, and even facing danger at any time. Risk of execution.

Seeing her anxious look, Luo walked to the door, held Gui Cry in his hands and blocked the way: "Gray, you're not still thinking about going to die, are you?"

Greta nodded, then shook her head violently: "No, of course I want to go to Malinfando - but not now."

She is too squishy, ​​and being besieged by a bunch of marines will definitely be in vain. It is better to consider lurking nearby in advance, and wait for the Whitebeard Pirates and the navy to start fighting, and then take advantage of it to launch cold arrows, or wait for the navy to relax. Fly to the execution platform and snatch Ace away.

But in this case, she would need a ship - Greta couldn't help but cast her eyes on her friend, and under his questioning eyes, she mustered up the courage to speak.

"Well, Luo, uh, just, can you?"

The death surgeon watched with rare patience as she grabbed the hem of her coat and rubbed it here and there, looking left and right for a long time without finishing her sentence. He did not urge Greta, but just stared at her drooped ear feathers.

"Could you—please send me outside of Marinefando!"

Greta finally overcame the guilt in her heart and shouted out with her eyes closed. Then she quietly opened one eye, and actually caught a hint of disappointment on her friend's face.

But he soon adjusted his expression and returned to his usual cold and a little unhappy look: "Why?"

"Because the 'Polar' may not necessarily be detected by the navy," Greta thought quickly and answered, "Furthermore, the navy's defense must be based on defensive formations - yes, so it emerges from the bottom of the sea. If you do, it will definitely scare them!!!"

She suddenly felt blessed, remembering that Whitebeard had ordered all the ships to be coated in batches at the Chambord Islands some time ago.

"Dad - Mr. Whitebeard must have thought of it too!" She ran over excitedly, grabbed Luo's sleeve and said loudly, "Luo, we can also coat the Polar, and then create a time difference. First, ensure the safety of the nearby Then, after the battle starts on the sea surface, you send me to the back near the execution platform, and I will fly over and take Ace away——"

"It's a good plan," Luo said calmly, taking his hand away, "But, I don't agree."

"Eh?"