Sengoku took a deep breath, focusing on keeping his voice steady to maintain the dignity of the Fleet Admiral.
"Ezekiel , calm down, the attack on Desert Black was not sanctioned by the Marines. It was the Celestial Dragons and the Five Elders; they gave the order directly to Aokiji."
Garp, Akainu, Kizaru, and the others also understand that this is the case.
Kizaru's eyelids jumped wildly—so it was all because of that foolish Aokiji!
It turns out that the Celestial Dragons manipulated them, using Aokiji. Although, as an Admiral, he was most likely dispatched by the Five Elders' decision.
"We're on the front lines, facing this monster while they can eat and drink in the rear, without a care in the world!"
Hancock was ready for action. She clenched her fist tightly, feeling immense anger and deep fear in her heart, as her hands and feet began to grow cold. For the first time, she realized the situation Amazon Lily had gotten into.
This is definitely a massive storm that Amazon Lily cannot withstand—it involves the Celestial Dragons!
The Celestial Dragons are the rulers of the world, and everyone must obey the orders of the Five Elders.
A descendant of the twenty ancient Kings, creators of the World Government, Ezekiel, what will you do?
"Celestial Dragons..." Ezekiel nodded slowly. "If that's the case, then name the Celestial Dragons who gave the order."
"Are you out of your mind?!" Sengoku was shocked. "Even if the World Government agrees to hand over Aokiji to you, it's impossible to promise you the Celestial Dragons. No one has the right to take action against the Celestial Dragons. It's simply a prison! If you continue like this, you'll only lose everything!"
Hancock was stunned. In the presence of the Fleet Admiral and Admirals, Ezekiel proposed that the Celestial Dragons be handed over to him. Although he was immediately refused, it seemed he had not dismissed the idea!
Ezekiel smiled, a smile that left Sengoku a bit uneasy.
"Sengoku… If there is anyone in the world who can stand against the Celestial Dragons, it has to be me, Ezekiel Nefertari! Have you forgotten who I am?"
Sengoku was taken aback. Nefertari was one of the Twenty Kings who refused to become a Celestial Dragon 800 years ago. Although he declined, he was a founder of the World Government. His identity cannot be denied or erased. Like the Celestial Dragons, he holds the highest status.
He truly can stand against the Celestial Dragons.
Hancock and the others looked at Ezekiel in confusion, unable to grasp what he meant.
Ezekiel lightly waved his hand, and the terrifying sea beast he called Leviathan began to move slowly in an unknown direction.
Due to its enormous size, it can move with incredible speed. While it might seem slow from afar, its actual speed is exceedingly high.
"What are you going to do?!" Sengoku panicked.
Ezekiel took out a gold pocket watch and glanced at it.
"Leviathan will reach Enies Lobby in five hours. After destroying Enies Lobby, it will follow the Tarai Current to Impel Down and finally to the Headquarters of the Marines at Marineford. You can try to stop it... or simply Marines. In truth, I haven't counted exactly how many Sea Kings I have besides Leviathan, but if they are not enough... I have a 600-thousand-strong Alabasta army, a 400-thousand reserve, and a 100-thousand Fleet waiting for the World Government to move against us!"
Sengoku's pupils narrowed sharply, and Garp was stunned. He really is a madman!
Destroy Enies Lobby? Advance to Marineford?!
This is on the level of a World War?!
Sengoku feels powerless. This cannot be compared to any pirate. Even the Four Emperors are merely bandits, but Alabasta's ambitions are so grand they could change the world.
This is beyond his level, Sengoku couldn't do anything, and it seems that the World Government, including the Five Elders, already knew of the impending war.
But Sengoku did not leave. He stayed, ready to confront Ezekiel and the others at any time, waiting for orders from the Government. If the order is given, even if it means the most desperate battle, there is no other way.
After all, he is a Marine .
...….
At Mary Geoise.
All the Five Elders were watching the live broadcast on the screen. One of the Five Elders, armed with a sword, was furious:
"Ezekiel Nefertari... he's insane, just for some Desert Black prison, he decided to act so extremely!"
"The seas are not what they used to be. Nefertari truly isn't someone to be trifled with without consequences," sighed one of the scarred Five Elders.
They really ought to fear this madman.
"What do we do now?"
"What can we do? Maybe this King is strong enough, but there's more than one King in these seas," someone replied.
"Lord Imu is quite displeased with what's happening with Alabasta..."
"Then perhaps, we can do this," one of the Five Elders' eyes flashed.
...…
Enies Lobby.
Spandam sits on the wall of the island, gazing at the sea from afar. A group of guards meticulously follows the order to patrol. Spandam smirks a bit disdainfully.
This is Enies Lobby. Who would dare to invade here?
Several members of CP9 are undergoing their usual training on the island of Justice.
"I don't know what's going on right now," Kalifa said, wiping her sweat. "It's been a long time since Blueno was taken, the mission must be very dangerous."
Spandam didn't respond and simply continued training his Rokushiki and Haki. After returning from Alabasta, he realized he was still too weak in these seas.
"U-u-u..." a long, deep howl was heard.
Spandam didn't move, while Kalifa and the others lifted their heads and looked into the distance. Spandam yawned and squinted to take a closer look, but just one glance made him widen his eyes.
He saw a terrifying black monster that was hard to imagine, speeding across the endless waves with incredible speed, attacking Enies Lobby.
The wind and waves it stirred were as enormous as tsunamis tens of meters high!
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