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Two days.

Mary Geoise, the sacred land at the summit of the Red Line, the heart of the Grand Line.

On the streets of the Holy Land, the entire 200,000 elite naval forces of the Headquarters, led by Akainu, have assembled.

It is a much stronger force than the one deployed during the Marineford War, and represents the navy's current full combat power.

From a peak army of 500,000 to the current 200,000.

After the Empire made it clear that it was going to take action against the World Government, more than half of the Navy's personnel withdrew or defected.

If it weren't for Akainu's ruthless methods, including publicly executing the Marines who planned to desert at headquarters, the number of defectors would have been even greater.

Exhaling a puff of cigar smoke, Akainu squinted at the Five Elders ahead: "Where's Green Bull? And where are all the members of the Knights of God?"

"The final battle could break out at any moment. How long are you planning to keep your trump cards hidden?!"

Since the newly appointed general Green Bull was summoned to the Holy Land after the meeting, he has been out of contact.

Now that the final battle is about to begin, Green Bull and none of the other members of the Knights of God have shown up, especially...

Sakazuki's Observation Haki was completely unable to detect the presence of the Celestial Dragons in the castle behind him.

"Don't spout nonsense, Sakazuki!"

The long-haired Five Elders didn't even bother to answer, directly rebuking, "Watch your tone, and mind your own business, Navy!"

"Humph!"

Having his pride shattered, Commander Chi retorted without holding back, "Do you still consider yourselves to be the supreme rulers of the world?!"

"After today, whether the Holy Land and the Celestial Dragons will even exist is questionable. What are you still hiding!"

"Don't get too out of line, Sakazuki!"

The blond Five Elders turned to look at the Marine Corps behind them, their gaze lingering briefly on Fujitora Issho, who was standing next to Garp.

It was Sengoku who called to explain that Fujitora's old illness had relapsed and was life-threatening. In order to avoid arousing Green Bull's suspicion, the Five Elders did not pursue the matter further.

With a sigh of regret, the blond-haired Five Elders looked at Akainu again: "You have no right to interfere in the government's arrangements!"

"As long as your navy can stop the Empire's officers, we will personally slay that monster from the Zen Temple in the future!"

During the argument

Below the clouds, the crowds and the endless array of ships from various factions had filled dozens of kilometers of sea.

Just as everyone was hesitating about whether to go to the holy land or wait on the ship, the surface of the towering red earth continent suddenly lit up.

"Th-those are the Five Elders?!"

"The one who can speak to the Fleet Admiral in that tone must be one of the Five Elders!"

The image projected onto the rock strata was accompanied by the simultaneous sound of Sakazuki arguing with the Five Elders.

The rocky surface of the Red Earth is like an enormous projection screen, allowing tens of millions of people at sea to see the broadcast images with crystal clarity, as if they were in a movie theater.

.......

"Phew—! Just in time!"

"With my scientific and technological skills combined with Miss Mingming's crow manipulation, we can capture the entire scene from multiple perspectives!"

No sooner had Vegapunk finished speaking than Caesar's envious and jealous mockery rang out.

"It's just adding a light screen to a crow's eyes. What's so great about such a simple modification!"

"Controlling the crow to adjust the perspective, no matter how you look at it, the beautiful Lord Mingming deserves the most credit!"

As he spoke, Caesar rubbed his hands together and floated to Mingming's side with a fawning expression: "My lord, I'm actually quite good at this kind of simple work!"

Mingming stood in front of the instrument, smiled and said, "I can't make that decision. Why don't you go and talk to the head of the Zen temple?"

"Just a heads-up, our footage is also being broadcast!"

Caesar's face stiffened, and out of the corner of his eye, several crows spread their wings, broadcasting all the high-tech content onto the big screen from every angle.

"That's Vegapunk?!"

"And there's also the Money Queen, Mingming?!"

"That sleazy-looking guy with the sycophantic mouth looks like... the infamous scientist Caesar Courland!"

The sea was bustling and noisy, and countless heads looked around.

At the same time,

The Five Elders and the rest of the Navy immediately tensed up!

Several powerful bursts of Observation Haki radiated towards the sky and the sea!

"Don't hire a bunch of idiots, your Grandpa Jue is right above you!"

With a playful taunt, the pitch-black warship that emerged from the void came to a steady stop above Mary Geoise!

“——Buzz!”

As the warship revealed its true form, two mysterious islands, one large and one small, emerged from the void together!

Bai Jue stepped on the bow of the ship and grinned down, "Yo, we meet again!"

"Last time it was the same spot, and we killed one of the Five Elders. Now... fire the cannons!!!"

White Zetsu abruptly changed his tone, abandoning all martial ethics and starting a fierce battle!

"—Boom!!"

At the same time, hundreds of cannons on the warship flashed with terrifying light!

Hades, one of the ancient weapons, is a giant cannon that is said to be able to sink a small island with a single shot!

The expressions of the Five Elders and other high-ranking naval officers suddenly changed drastically!

No one expected the war to start so suddenly!

With the cigar snapped in his jaws, Akainu tilted his head back and unleashed a flurry of punches: "Meteor Volcano!!!"

A gigantic fist made of lava shot upwards like a meteor shower!

"boom!!!"

The deafening roars continued, and the distorted void was filled with rolling heat waves!

The bulging veins on his neck revealed the strain this admiral was putting on!

"Gravity Blade: Hell Journey!"

With his eyes tightly closed, he smiled and swung his sword upwards!

Invisible light waves radiated upwards, and the falling cannons and heat waves were barely resisted by the powerful gravity!

The four elders exchanged glances and then activated their Devil Fruit transformations without hesitation!

"--Roar!"

Everyone is a Mythical Zoan!

The roar was deafening, and the extraordinary terrifying force dispersed the sea of ​​fire!

"What...what kind of monster is that?!"

The 200,000-strong naval force in terror, and the tens of millions of people watching the live broadcast below the clouds, all eyes were simultaneously focused on the four monsters!

Stepping from behind the scenes to the forefront, the four Five Elders are not here to shield the Navy from attacks!

More than anything, they were afraid of being instantly killed like the Five Elders, which is why they immediately revealed their full strength!

Ominous black flames swirled around the beast's body, and destructive black lightning further tore the void apart!

Even though they were thousands of meters apart, the terrifying aura emanating from the crimson clouds still sent chills down the spines of countless people below!

The surprise attack by the Imperial warships, the explosion of Marshal Akainu, and the unparalleled power displayed by the four Five Elders!

This sudden and terrifying unfolding caused the pirates in the New World to experience a surge in fear!

The endless energy transformed from negative emotions surged towards the Hades warship.

In the center of the deck, a pitch-black throne slowly rose, once again causing panic among countless people!

Leaning back on the throne, a slight smile appeared on Future's lips.

As boundless energy surged in, a brand new purple magatama faintly appeared in Samsara's pupils.