Kronos leaned back, crossed his legs, snapped his fingers, and continued speaking.
"One thing is certain—Marine will throw everything they have at us. To bring us down, they'll unleash unimaginable power.
So, be mentally prepared."
Even without his warning, everyone was already ready for this.
But how could the elites of the Kamui Pirates, veterans of countless battles, be shaken by such a situation? They had seen everything there was to see on the battlefield. Fear had long since lost its place in their hearts.
Besides, after their recent victory over the Whitebeard Pirates, every member brimmed with confidence.
Even the newest recruits, who had just joined the crew, were convinced that the Kamui Pirates were invincible. As long as they followed Kronos, no force in the world could stop them.
"No matter how terrifying the Marines' strength is, it won't stop us. That much is obvious!"
"Kronos, don't overthink it—just believe in us," Gojo Satoru said with a confident grin. "I guarantee that if those Marines dare show their faces here, they won't live to see another sunrise."
At that moment, a blonde woman in a knight's uniform stepped forward. Her dignified and elegant face carried a hint of murderous intent.
"Let me take the lead," Artoria said coolly.
Kronos nodded immediately. "All right, you'll be the first to charge."
He smirked knowingly, adding, "If I'm not mistaken, you're planning to unleash your Noble Phantasm, aren't you?"
Artoria let out a soft hum. "Exactly. It's been too long since I last used it—my hands are itching for battle."
Unlike many of the other crew members, Artoria's desire to fight wasn't born of bloodlust. She simply wanted to test her strength, and this war was the perfect chance to do so.
Just then, Kronos sensed something. He turned his gaze toward the horizon with a playful smile.
"Speak of the devil, and he shall appear."
"They're fast… Sengoku, you've come already?"
"This time, I want to see what surprises you Marines have prepared for me."
The corners of his mouth curled upward.
The crisis was closing in, but Kronos felt no fear. It wasn't arrogance—it was simply the truth. As far as he was concerned, no one alive could threaten him.
If the Four Emperors united against him, perhaps then he'd hesitate. After all, each Emperor had a terrifying background that even he couldn't dismiss.
But Marine?
Yes, their forces were strong. But after today, Kronos believed Marine would lose its title as the "strongest force of justice" in the world.
That title, he decided, belonged to one man alone—Kronos himself.
What Four Emperors? What Marines? What Celestial Dragons? None of them deserved to be called the strongest.
"Uchiha Madara," Kronos asked casually, "you've already fought Marine. What do you think they'll try against us?"
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