As a Logia-type user of the Magu Magu no Mi, possessing a superior Devil Fruit that counters all 'fire-type abilities' in the world, Akainu
As a Logia-type user of the Magu Magu no Mi, possessing a superior Devil Fruit that counters all 'fire-type abilities' in the world, Akainu naturally had the confidence to disregard Ignis Glow.
This was precisely why Akainu was increasingly dissatisfied with Sengoku's attitude.
After all, others might not know, but as a Navy Admiral, Akainu was well aware that before Sengoku gained the widely recognized title of "Strategist," he was a Navy Admiral who struck fear into countless pirates across the Grand Line, known as the "Buddha Sengoku!"
Akainu's temples throbbed, black smoke billowing from his fists.
Suddenly, "Aka-Akainu Admiral!"
A messenger ran from the corridor.
Sensing the immense pressure emanating from Akainu, he quickly said, "We finally found you!"
"What happened?"
Akainu restrained his aura, his brow furrowed.
The Navy member breathed a sigh of relief.
He immediately reported, "Personnel from the World Government have arrived. Fleet Admiral Sengoku requests your presence, along with Admiral Borsalino, at the port."
Hearing this, Akainu subconsciously looked towards the Navy Headquarters port.
As far as the eye could see, a warship bearing the World Government's insignia was sailing into Marineford under the blue sky.
Akainu understood.
A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he slowly said, "Those meddlers have finally arrived. This 'arrogant' fellow's good days are over!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the messenger, watching Akainu head for the port, felt an immense tremor in his heart.
Admiral Akainu.
Admiral Kizaru.
And although they didn't know who the World Government had sent, in the first half of the Grand Line, to have two Admirals, who also hold the highest authority within the World Government, dispatched simultaneously, was unprecedented in the history of Navy Headquarters' presence in the first half of the Grand Line!
…
With the Navy Headquarters' blatant actions, aimed at eliminating Ignis Glow as quickly as possible, in just a short moment, when people learned that the Navy Admirals had left Marineford, their faces changed drastically.
The entire Grand Line was shaken!
"Na-Navy Admirals deployed?!"
"…And two Admirals?!"
"No-no way?!"
Under the blue sky, on the islands near Marineford, people watched the large warships sailing from Navy Headquarters.
Noticing the two figures standing on the decks, radiating an indescribable pressure, the islanders' pupils widened in disbelief, their voices trembling as they exclaimed.
"Could that man's threat level have reached such a point in the Navy's eyes, that they can temporarily put aside their vigilance against the Whitebeard Pirates?!"
"No, that's not right."
"Perhaps the reason all the Navy branches in the first half of the Grand Line were put on high alert was to prevent the Whitebeard Pirates from making a move."
"In that case… the Navy can eliminate that man in the shortest possible time."
"But even so…"
The speaker's heart was pounding violently.
"To deal with a lone man, the World Government is deploying two Admirals… is it really necessary to go to such lengths?!"
At once, similar scenes, were unfolding in every town along the Grand Line.
Unbeknownst to them, on the warships, besides the forces dispatched by Navy Headquarters!
The World Government was also participating in this extermination operation!
At this moment, on the deck of the Navy's large warship, "Hey, hey, hey, Sakazuki, it seems you're also involved in this operation."
Kizaru smirked, glanced at his wristwatch, and said teasingly to Akainu.
Akainu snorted coldly, ignoring Kizaru's teasing, and said sternly, "Borsalino, get rid of your flippant attitude. The Navy's reputation has been tarnished by the likes of you."
Kizaru scratched his chin, unconcerned.
"Alright, alright, but it's quite frightening…"
Kizaru turned his head, seeing several CP0 members in white suits and masks behind him.
Kizaru continued to Akainu, "For this operation, even the CP0 members, known for being the 'World Nobles' strongest shield,' have been deployed.
It seems the enemy is quite formidable, isn't he, Sakazuki?"
Hearing this, Akainu gave Kizaru a stern look.
Then, Akainu approached the CP0 leader, a man with antler-like mask.
He asked in a low voice, "The World Government's deployment of CP0 in this operation, does this mean the World Government doesn't trust the Navy?"
For this operation, Akainu was confident that he alone was sufficient.
But as the warship set off, Akainu discovered that not only was Kizaru accompanying him, the World Government had also dispatched the CP0, the organization dedicated to protecting the World Nobles, the Celestial Dragons.
In Akainu's view, this was blatant 'sarcasm'.
The World Government took no action when the Whitebeard Pirates were about to attack, but now, for a lone enemy, they not only ordered the Navy to deploy two Admirals, but also the CP0, known as the 'Celestial Dragons' strongest shield'.
This formation, to outsiders, looked like they were going to deal with the Yonko in the New World.
Facing Akainu's questioning, the CP0 leader shook his head.
"Admiral Akainu, this doesn't mean the World Government doesn't trust the Navy."
Seeing Akainu's expression soften slightly, the man slowly added, as Akainu's expression darkened again, "But considering your Navy's previous failure, our presence is to ensure that the 'evil' is eliminated by the Navy for the 'important figures' residing in the Sacred Land, and if the Navy's forces are insufficient, we will also intervene."
"…You!"
Akainu's temples throbbed, watching the CP0 leader's unwavering attitude.
His fists clenched under his sleeves.
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