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"She... she actually hit a Celestial Dragon?"
"What an utter fool! Doesn't she know the severe consequences of hitting a Celestial Dragon?!"
"A criminal! She must be an extremely heinous criminal!"
Seeing the Celestial Dragon sent flying by Aqua's flaming divine punch, the entire auction hall's nobles and wealthy merchants were terrified, their expressions changing drastically.
They never imagined that someone in this world would be so reckless as to lay hands on a Celestial Dragon! Such a heinous act was beyond what the stationed Marine soldiers on Sabaody Archipelago could handle.
Considering that a Marine Admiral would soon arrive and the likely intense conflict that would follow, these life-cherishing individuals immediately fled, pushing and shoving in a frantic bid to leave this dangerous place!
Buru Buru Buru.
At Marine Headquarters, Marineford, the current Fleet Admiral was buried in a pile of documents, handling various matters.
Suddenly, a special Den Den Mushi, designated for emergency situations, rang.
As soon as Kong answered the call, the Den Den Mushi mimicked the terrified expression of the Marine on the other end.
"Fleet Admiral Kong, we have a serious problem! Celestial Dragon Charlos was attacked by a vicious criminal at the slave auction on Sabaody Archipelago! The current situation is unclear!"
Hearing this, Kong's calm face changed dramatically: "What did you say?!"
As nobles ruling over the world, the Celestial Dragons' status was unparalleled. They could even directly command Marine Admirals if they wished!
And now, such a highly esteemed noble was attacked on Sabaody Archipelago?
"What kind of person would do something so insane that even a madman wouldn't dare attempt?!"
Thinking about the numerous consequences that would follow such a heinous act, Kong angrily slammed his hand on his desk.
Crash.
The densely packed documents scattered all over the floor.
"According to the latest information, it appears to be the Water-Water Fruit user from the East Blue who has been quite active recently, the girl who calls herself the Goddess of Water, Aqua, from the sea restaurant Endless Dream..."
Came the trembling report from the Marine on the other end.
"Endless Dream?" The now-calm Kong furrowed his brows tightly.
He was familiar with the name, as Garp had previously bragged about recruiting the two talented young people into the Marines.
But how could such a justice-driven sea restaurant suddenly turn against the Celestial Dragons? No, wait...
Kong, well aware of the Celestial Dragons' nature, shook his head.
Perhaps it was precisely because they were justice-driven that they clashed with Charlos! This matter had become quite troublesome...
"Get me Smoker. Garp and Kuzan should be with him, right?" Kong sighed heavily, holding his head.
He knew Garp and Kuzan were on Sabaody Archipelago.
No matter the reason Aqua from Endless Dream had, since a Celestial Dragon was attacked, the Marines couldn't ignore it.
This was the rule set by the World Government, and even as the Fleet Admiral, he had no authority to oppose it.
"Sir, Vice Admirals Garp and Kuzan, along with Captain Smoker, have already headed to the scene upon receiving the news." The Marine on the other end did not dare conceal anything.
"That old man! He keeps refusing promotions to Admiral, but he's unexpectedly proactive about this!"
Kong snorted coldly, clearly holding a grudge against Garp's refusal to be promoted for a long time.
"Since there's nothing pressing here, and Sabaody is close, I'll head there myself."
In the office corner, a man wearing a Marine Admiral's justice coat slowly stood up.
"Though Garp and Kuzan are already there, the attack on a Celestial Dragon indeed warrants an Admiral's presence to show the gravity of the situation."
Kong glanced at the speaker, and to prevent any complaints from the Five Elders, he reluctantly agreed to deploy an Admiral.
"Sengoku, the impact of this event is too great. We must capture the perpetrator no matter what. We'll discuss how to handle the situation afterward." He instructed.
"I understand." Admiral Sengoku adjusted his glasses and walked straight out of the Fleet Admiral's office, starting to mobilize the fastest Marine warships to head to Sabaody.
Had this occurred elsewhere, Sengoku, known for his calm demeanor, wouldn't have been so proactive.
But this was Sabaody Archipelago, and the perpetrators were from the Endless Dream, whom he held in high regard!
As an Admiral specializing in intelligence and internal affairs, Sengoku knew far more than Garp.
Currently, aside from the inconsequential rookie pirates, Sabaody Archipelago was home to Marine Hero Garp, Marine Admiral candidate Kuzan, legendary pirate Silvers Rayleigh, former Amazon Lily Empress Shakky...
There were even hints of the Warlord Bartholomew Kuma and the highly threatening Revolutionary Army! Marines, pirates, Warlords, Revolutionary Army, rising stars...
Sabaody Archipelago, unknowingly hosting so many powerful factions, was like a powder keg ready to explode.
Handling this poorly, the incident of the Celestial Dragon being attacked could very well be the spark to ignite it!
Thinking of this, Sengoku's usually calm face showed a rare hint of urgency.
He had to get to Sabaody quickly!
...
Meanwhile, inside the slave auction house.
The ordinary spectators had long fled without a trace, leaving the once-crowded venue sparsely populated.
"Hey, is this for real? Someone dared to hit a Celestial Dragon?"
Supernova Mad Scientist Despuz, with wide eyes, stared at Aqua, who maintained her punching stance on the stage.
His pirate crew members beside him were equally shocked.
"I'd love to see what happens next, but if a Marine Admiral shows up, it's going to be a huge hassle."
Fellow Supernova tightened the sword at his waist.
He still intended to head to the New World to find that man, so he needed to avoid encounters with Marine Admirals.
Thus, he and his crew began preparing to flee.
"Didn't expect to see such an unexpected scene after following the Celestial Dragons from the East Blue to here."
In another hidden corner, a man cloaked in black observed Aqua, recalling Zyhark who had appeared earlier, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "If the opportunity arises, I'd love to recruit these two into our ranks..."
"Fufufu! Shall I use a bit of my charm to tempt them?" A large-faced okama beside him threw a seductive glance.
"It's not the right time yet. Let's wait a bit longer; we have more important matters."
With that, the cloaked man slowly stood up, discreetly leaving the auction house unnoticed.
The large-faced okama regretted not making a flamboyant entrance but followed closely.
Anyone passing by and seeing their faces would undoubtedly be scared stiff.
Indeed, they were none other than the world's most notorious criminal, Monkey D. Dragon, and Revolutionary Army officer Emporio Ivankov!
As Dragon and Ivankov left, the elite audience's seats, the Celestial Dragon's bodyguards finally broke free from the fierce cat's surprise attack.
In a flash, several bodyguards appeared on the stage, cold gun barrels aimed at Aqua, surrounding her.
Aqua's eyes narrowed, her body emanating a brilliant blue light, clear water flowing around her, as a giant magic circle began forming above the auction house.
"Sorry, but this fool is my crew member. Could you please put your weapons away?"
Suddenly, a calm, composed voice came from the entrance of the stage.
As soon as the words fell, a terrifying aura with immense pressure erupted!
Crackling red lightning burst forth, and from the shattered wooden entrance, a cloaked man bathed in violent Haki walked forward calmly.
As Zyhark took the final step back into the auction house, the bodyguards surrounding Aqua and the bystanders in the stands fell unconscious, foaming at the mouth.
Thud.
They collapsed to the ground, utterly losing consciousness!
(End of Chapter)