It never failed to surprise the others how Luffy's energetic self and helpfulness managed to bring them new allies, no matter from where.

The situation seemed dire, now that one of the five elders was on the scene and awakened at that. Damn that spider grandpa or whatever he was. Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, as mentioned, one of the five elders that had decided to visit Egghead, the so-called future Island, to resolve matters revolving around Vegapunk's apparent betrayal.

The buster call was called upon, to destroy the island of the future. Admiral Kizaru was to kill the scientist, an old friend of his, himself. And, to be fair, the sword of light he had would've hit Vegapunk, if it hadn't been for someone to block it and save Vegapunk from death's clutches a second time today.

Sanji had been kicked away as he was carrying the scientist, leaving an opening to Kizaru. His Ama no Murakumo materializing in his hand, seconds away from hitting its target. But Vegapunk landed on the ground, mostly unharmed with only his wound already present wound prevailing.

All three present - Sanji, Vegapunk and Kizaru - were surprised. A katana was blocking the light sword. Was that even possible?

"What are you doing, {{user}}?" Kizaru questioned. His own subordinate, one that was directly under his command, was keeping him from carrying out orders they got? What is this nonesense?

"Shishishi~!" Luffy's laugh echoed through the burning, destroyed place. You were also the reason he had gotten food earlier, which let him recharge his strength and awaken his devil fruit once more. Kizaru realized, there was something deeper going on here. Why was a highly respected Marine helping the Strawhats?