"Are you serious? Admiral Atlas."
Smiling without any panic, the staff sword slashed down diagonally, the purple gravity distorting, "Gravito: Moko (Gravity Blade: Fierce Tiger)!"
Like a fierce tiger pouncing on its prey, the ferocious wind turned into a gravity slash and sliced towards the five fingers.
No matter how hard the body is or how powerful the weapon, facing such a powerful slash, he won't have it unscratched.
However, this is indeed the case.
The blade of the sword disappear in a flash, and the bloody light suddenly appeared. The huge slash was tightly grasped by the hand like a cattail leaf fan. The flesh buds at the wound continued to sprout, and the madness and sword energy were in a stalemate.
Crack!!
Under the huge force of the slash, tiny cracks appeared, and then continued to spread.
Boom!
The energy fluctuations visible to the naked eye spread out like rolling thunder, making a heart-shaking loud noise.
"Oh~ Speed is power. Have you... ever been kicked by a light?"
Atlas felt the rapidly healing palm and pulled it back, "Admiral Kizaru, can't we change the lines?"
After speaking, his expression suddenly stiffened.
A sharp object was pressed against the palm of his hand, and the relentless Armament Haki was like a tireless drill bit, constantly seeping inward along the gap in his palm.
Wantonly destroying muscle fiber tissue.
Didn't you agree to let me feel the speed of a light kick? Why did you use swordsmanship?
Kizaru, you don't have any martial ethics!
But...
A sinister smile flashed across Atlas's face, veins popped up on his arms, and his Armament Haki became darker. He unleashed his huge force, completely ignoring the endurance of his bones and muscles.
Bang——! !
Blood droplets oozed from his pores, blood mist filled the air, and muscle fibers were broken. The Ama no Murakumo instantly turned into particles of light that filled the sky, mixing with the blood.
A black-red palm broke through the fog and reached towards Kizaru.
"Second Truth: Rokushiki Ogi Rokuogan!!!"
Like a powerful spear bursting out, the arm as straight as a sword slammed into the air, and Conqueror's Haki's unique black lightning lingered around him.
Before it even touched Kizaru's body, a terrifying energy blasted towards his chest.
The originally tall body fell downwards like a kite with its string broken. A large mouthful of blood floated in the air, and finally scattered reluctantly.
Kizaru's body is still very strong, otherwise, it would be impossible to apply the Glint-Glint Fruit to this extent.
The reason why Zephyr has been dissatisfied with him for relying too much on his Devil Fruit is most likely because he has higher expectations for him.
But how could the lazy Kizaru still listen after getting the Glint-Glint Fruit?
However, monsters will still be monsters.
Even Kizaru, who doesn't pay much attention to physical fitness, still stands at the top of the sea in terms of physical strength.
"It's no use. It's really difficult to deal with someone so tough."
Atlas rubbed his swollen forearms with helplessness on his face.
Although after these several confrontations, everyone has their own injuries.
But for monsters like them, it's just a hair-pulling itch.
"How is it? Admiral Fujitora, do you want to continue?"
Atlas turned around, looked at Issho, and said.
This kind of thing can only be done once and for all.
Even though both sides have not used their full power, they have generally tested it out.
Powerful! Very strong!
This was Fujitora's most intuitive feeling. His Observation Haki swept across Atlas's waist, where Kaminari seemed to be breathing and practicing, and felt even more concerned in his heart.
This sword...is strange!
For Fujitora, his Observation Haki is equivalent to the eyes he relies on to navigate the seas.
Years of training have given him a keen sense of perception that ordinary people don't have.
"I wonder how your Excellency and the Marine plan to deal with this 'guilty' person?"
He slowly sheathed his sword with a smile, and when he spoke, he deliberately emphasized the word "guilty."
He wanted to see Atlas's attitude, or the Marine's stance.
"Brother, Fujitora-san has offended the Celestial Dragons~~"
At some point, Kizaru, who was knocked to the ground by a blow, came behind Atlas again. He put his hands in his pockets and seemed to have no intention of taking action. Instead, he reminded Atlas.
Both of them focused their attention on Atlas.
"Well—" Atlas' face straightened, "The Marine is just the Marine, as I described to you before."
His face remained unchanged after a smile, his eyes suddenly sharp, and his heart felt like it was overturning, unable to calm down.
Marine...have you made enough preparations?
"It's so scary~ Brother Atlas~~"
Kizaru was a little distracted, knowing the sea was going to be stirred again, and his leisurely days of clocking in and slacking off at work would probably end soon.
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Holy Land Mariejois, Pangaea Castle.
Among the powers.
Bang——! !
The loud noise echoed in the conference room. Five old men sat on the sofa in different postures, with a conference table in the center.
Saint Saturn, who had a black hat and white hair, had a face full of anger. Strong air currents were lingering around him. His hair and beard were all stretched out. He was obviously very angry.
"What does Sengoku mean? Is he trying to protect the Marine who dared to attack the world's nobles?"
The other Five Elders also had angry faces and yelled at the Marine, including Sengoku, losing their usual composure.
Usually, when faced with making decisions about certain things, the anger they show often has an element of performance, especially when Sengoku is present.
But now, they are really angry.
Because they felt resistance, not just from one Marine, but from thousands of Marines headed by Sengoku.
On another level, they felt fear.
As the main military power of the world government, the strength that the Marine can unleash is astonishing.
If they are not careful, the world government could be damaged.
If it were before, they would not be worried at all.
However, Garp's hateful son Dragon established an organization called the Revolutionary Army.
Some time ago, intelligence from the CP department came out. That guy quietly subverted the Goa Kingdom in East Blue, and the ideas spread there made them feel a chill down their spines.
Kill! This tendency must be completely eliminated!
This was their first thought after seeing the intelligence.
Even based on what they knew, the ideas conveyed by that huge kingdom eight hundred years ago were far less dangerous than Dragon.
Originally, they planned to send the Marine to East Blue to carry out a crusade against the Revolutionary Army.
But they didn't expect something like this to suddenly happen.
For a moment, it put them in a dilemma.
"Go and seek help from Lord Im!"
Saint Nusjuro tightened the long sword in his arms and suggested.
"But Lord Im has not been..."
Others were a little hesitant. As servants, they had just disturbed Im some time ago, and now they were going to again...
"Even if it's still a few years before the predicted time, as Lord Im said, we can no longer maintain the balance of the sea, and the Marine has already developed different intentions."
Saint Saturn's eyes flickered, he stared blankly at the shattered conference table, and suddenly shouted: "Guards!"
Soon, the door opened, and a heavily armed soldier in armor trotted in. He lowered his head the whole time and did not dare to overstep his mark.
"Replace the conference table."
"Yes, Saint Saturn!"
After responding respectfully, the soldier returned to the door again and carefully closed the conference room door.
Seeing the soldier retreat, Saint Saturn spoke again: "The matter of Sengoku..."
Pere~Pere~Pere~Pere~!!
Marine? !
The Den Den Mushi rang, and the Five Elders looked at each other. In the end, Saint Nusjuro held the long sword with one hand and reached out to pick up the Den Den Mushi.
"Moshi moshi! I'm Atlas."
A young voice sounded, and his tone was so plain that he was not as respectful as ordinary people.
But they didn't care now, or in other words, compared to Marine's attitude, they were more tolerant of Atlas's casual tone.
Perhaps this is the legendary compromise effect.
"Atlas? Do you want to express some attitude on behalf of the Marine?"
The Five Elders were confused.
Obviously, they sent Kizaru to attack Fujitora before, but he was stopped by this man.
What does it mean to suddenly start talking to them alone again?
Could it be that they had heard that they intended to let Sengoku abdicate early, so he had some different ideas?
Thinking of this, their ideas became much smoother.
After all, this kid is the youngest Admiral in Marine history, so he might have different ambitions.
"About this Marine attack on Celestial Dragons..." Atlas paused, seeming to organize his words, "Give me a face and let it go."
"——?!!"
"Face? Who do you think you are? Atlas, know your identity."
"What do you think the world's nobles are? Descendants of the Creator, even commoners can offend?!"
The faces of the Five Elders suddenly dropped, and Atlas was immediately drowned out by their scolding.
Atlas on the other end of the phone picked his ears impatiently, "Isn't he not dead yet? Why are you jumping up and down like this? I told you earlier, stay in Mariejois and don't run around. Look, we didn't pay attention and he was attacked by pirates."
"Admiral Kizaru has captured more than a hundred pirates who committed the crime. You should be satisfied, right?"
Atlas knew very well.
These five old guys definitely don't want to take action now. The price is too high and the world government cannot bear it for the time being.
He was betting that even if the so-called Celestial Dragons national treasure could destroy the world, there would definitely be restrictions on its use.
"..."
"What's your attitude, Hakuryu?"
Saint Saturn took the lead and couldn't help but get angry and asked Atlas directly.
"Ah, Lord Five Elders, please don't get me wrong. I have no other intentions. I am mainly considering it for the sake of the World Government."
Hearing Atlas' secret taunt, the short-haired Saint Ju Peter interrupted:
"That's enough. You, Marine, don't just let this matter go. We still need to discuss a specific solution."
"Okay, I will wait for the good news, Lord Five Elders."
Click——! !
Although the words were very respectful, his tone was full of contempt. After Saint Nusjuro finished speaking, he cut off the phone line directly.
After hanging up the phone, there was silence for a while.
Saint Saturn's eyes were stern, "Are we really going to pardon that Marine just like that?"
Hearing this, several of them looked at each other and felt a little conflicted.
Indeed, it is not yet time for the World Government and the Marine to fall out.
And that guy Atlas just gave them an out.
It was a pirate, what does it have to do with the Marine?
Saint Nusjuro frowned and said, "It's not impossible. Things haven't gotten so bad yet, but the Marine can't go without paying any price. We must let them see our bottom line—"
"No one who offends the World Nobles should be forgiven easily!"
Saint Mars stroked his long beard and said in a deep voice, "That's right, so how should we punish the Marine?"
Nusjuro was very confident and almost without thinking, he raised a finger and said, "First of all, Sengoku is demoted to acting Fleet Admiral and remains on probation."
"Secondly, Marine's military expenditures are reduced and they are left to fend for themselves. This saves us from taking direct action. An organization that cannot maintain its basic foundation cannot survive."
Several other old men nodded in agreement.
Reducing military spending, or confiscating it directly.
It can basically be said that Marine's economic foundation has been cut off. Even if the Marine cannot be sanctioned immediately, they will definitely collapse from within over time.
People have to live.
It's okay for a month or two, but if there is no military expenditure for a long time, Kizaru will probably be the first to take the lead and rebel.
"It's feasible, then let's make the decision."
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A week later.
An announcement was issued by the World Government and World Economic News.
The Sabaody Archipelago pirates openly attacked the Celestial Dragons, and Admiral Kizaru was dispatched to arrest all relevant personnel, a total of more than a hundred people.
Marine didn't say anything and simply acquiesced to this statement.
As for some discordant voices, they were naturally suppressed by the World Government's strong hand.
Hearing this, the sea shook.
Attacking the Celestial Dragons was almost the most desperate act anyone had ever seen in their lives.
Of course, it's happened before.
The worst incident was undoubtedly the Rocks raid on the Valley of the Gods, where the core Celestial Dragons lived, not just one or two.
However, all of this has been forcibly buried in the long river of history by the World Government.
East Blue, Kingdom of Goa.
Stepping on the prosperous streets, every passerby had a happy smile on their face.
The walls on both sides of the street had a red background with white characters printed on them.
Words like [freedom], [equality], [distribution according to work]...
Everything had a thriving hope.
A tall, eyebrowless man sat cross-legged on the eaves of the apex, looking expectantly at the lively streets below.
Click——!
The sound of several bricks being crushed was heard, and a figure with a head as big as a bucket rushed to the man's side instantly.
"The Kingdom of Goa is no longer safe. We have been exposed, Dragon."
The figure faced Dragon with a serious tone, "The CP agent we caught last time committed suicide by taking poison, but there is a high probability that the news has been passed on to the World Government."
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