The terrifying thought took root, solidifying in his mind. Without a moment's hesitation, the pirate roared, using every ounce of his streng
The terrifying thought took root, solidifying in his mind.
Without a moment's hesitation, the pirate roared, using every ounce of his strength: "Turn back! No, run anywhere! That monster is far beyond our capabilities!"
His shout snapped the other pirates who had spotted Ignis Glow back to reality.
Their immediate and overwhelming impulse: Escape. Instantly.
There was absolutely no consideration of engaging Ignis Glow in combat.
After all, were they utterly insane?
To engage in battle with a monster who dared to openly defy the World Government?
Weren't they tired of living?!
Hadn't they witnessed firsthand the utter defeat of even the Navy Admirals at his hands?!
The pirates' thoughts were consumed by a frantic and desperate need to flee.
In their eyes, encountering Ignis Glow presented a crisis far more terrifying than facing the Summit War itself.
However, just as they were about to turn the ship, they glanced at the sea behind them.
Every pirate on board froze, their breaths catching in their throats… A wave of sheer terror washed over them, their scalps tingling with fear.
For in their line of sight… behind them, on the very route they had used to escape, at some unknown point, beneath the vast expanse of the blue sky, a formidable fleet of World Government warships had materialized on the open sea…!!
They were positioned in a perfect line,
completely blocking any possible escape route towards Sabaody Archipelago!
Instinctively, their gazes snapped back to the lone figure of the monster on the sea ahead.
Every pirate aboard the ship felt an uncontrollable wave of paralyzing terror wash over them.
Powerless, they collapsed to the ground, their faces etched with despair.
It's… It's all over!
They had truly… stumbled into a conflict far more terrifying than the Summit War itself, a conflict that dwarfed even the impending battle at Marineford in scale and intensity!
…
Meanwhile, beneath the azure sky, where seagulls wheeled and soared, aboard the lead warship of the World Government fleet, "Commander-in-Chief Kong", that criminal is remarkably audacious.
"He hasn't even attempted to alter his course towards Mariejois and has presented himself directly before our eyes."
A World Government reporting officer, his voice laced with disbelief, stared at the figure on the distant sea, its form growing steadily clearer with each passing moment.
Although they had known from the outset that Ignis Glow had made no attempt to conceal his movements, witnessing it firsthand was an entirely different experience.
The sheer scale of his audacity was far more impactful than any report could convey!
At that precise moment, the Den Den Mushi in Kong's hand buzzed to life.
"Commander-in-Chief Kong, it appears a band of pirates has inadvertently wandered into our carefully laid trap.
Shall we order their immediate annihilation?
Their identities have been confirmed.
They are the Hound Dog Pirates, led by a pirate with a 67 million Belli bounty, infamous for the destruction of over two towns in the Grand Line."
"Pirates?"
Kong, his powerful arms crossed across his broad chest, radiating an aura of immense power and authority, looked up from his Den Den Mushi.
His gaze fell upon the small pirate ship, trapped in the center of their encirclement, its occupants trembling with palpable fear.
Upon witnessing this sight, a dismissive sneer played upon Kong's lips.
He declared, his voice cold and devoid of any empathy.
Disregard them.
Our priority is the elimination of a single, far more significant target.
As for these insignificant insects, they are merely a minor irritation, a fleeting nuisance to the World Government.
The Navy can deal with them later.
His words, delivered in a tone of utter indifference, revealed his complete lack of concern for the pirates' bounty or the heinous crimes they had committed.
As Commander-in-Chief of the World Government's forces,
in Kong's eyes, these pirates posed no genuine threat to the World Government's authority.
They were inconsequential.
The Navy could handle such minor threats with ease.
The World Government had mobilized a force of this unprecedented scale not to deal with insignificant pests, but to ensure the complete and utter annihilation of any and all forces that dared to challenge their absolute authority!
"Yes, Commander-in-Chief Kong!"
The World Government observer on the other end of the Den Den Mushi responded promptly, his voice respectful and filled with unquestioning obedience.
Kong then posed another question, his voice still laced with an air of cold authority, "By the way, what is the current status at Marineford?"
The World Government observer on the other end of the Den Den Mushi paused, visibly taken aback by the sudden change in topic.
After a brief moment of silence, he responded, Marineford is fifteen minutes away from the scheduled commencement of the execution."
Navy Headquarters received the prisoner and the Seraphim yesterday.
Once the Whitebeard Pirates arrive, they will be met with overwhelming force, ensuring their complete and utter destruction!
"Good!"
Upon hearing this confirmation, Kong nodded, a grim satisfaction evident in his expression.
His gaze then shifted towards the horizon, focusing on the lone figure approaching their fleet.
He murmured to himself, his voice barely audible, yet filled with chilling confidence, Fifteen minutes is more than sufficient…
Once the 'criminal' is eliminated, all forces here can swiftly proceed to Marineford within half an hour.
At that point, the entire world will learn the devastating consequences of defying the World Government!
His mind made up, Kong's eyes narrowed, a cold glint of determination hardening his gaze.
Observing Ignis Glow, alone and unafraid, daring to sail directly into their carefully laid trap, Kong's expression hardened, his voice devoid of any emotion as he issued his orders.
"That arrogant fool"… his time is at an end!
Whether it's you, Whitebeard, or that suicidal Kaido! "All of you will perish here!"
"Let the world witness the consequences of defying the World Government, beginning with this criminal!"
Kong placed another Den Den Mushi to his lips, and without a moment's hesitation, he issued the order to commence 'Operation Extermination'!
'Operation Extermination'!
This was the official codename assigned by the World Government to their plan for the complete and utter annihilation of Ignis Glow.
As the name itself suggested, the moment Kong utilized the golden Den Den Mushi to transmit the order to all branches of the World Government, this operation, once initiated, would unleash a wave of destruction comparable to the Navy's infamous "Buster Call."
All warships would simultaneously unleash a devastating, indiscriminate assault upon the designated target area.
Regardless of whether the targets were innocent civilians, hostages taken by pirates, or even pirates themselves.
The moment the operation commenced, the 'Extermination Order' would be implemented with absolute, brutal efficiency, completely obliterating everything and everyone within the designated target zone.
Until the target was dead, or the area was reduced to a smoldering wasteland!
And at this very moment, with "Operation Extermination" officially underway,
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