A little extreme...
Akihara Kagura's combat plan is truly outstanding.
If the Navy's objective is to eliminate the pirates on Shampodi Islands, this combat plan, once successfully implemented, can significantly enhance the Navy's chances of victory.
However, the Navy's purpose is to seize Vegapunk, and besides Vegapunk, to rescue a group of Heavenly Celestial Dragons being auctioned off.
If Akihara Kagura's combat plan is executed, the hostages, who are supposed to be rescued by the Navy, might end up as mere corpses.
"What a pity..."
Akainu's face even showed a hint of regret.
"Yes, it's a real pity..."
Akihara Kagura's expression looked even more regretful than Akainu's.
Since the Navy couldn't sink Shampodi Islands directly, they could only wait for the government agents on the island to initiate action, causing chaos at the Heavenly Celestial Dragon slave auction as a signal for the Navy's operation...
Fortunately...
They wouldn't have to wait too long.
Island No. 1.
The slave auction house had quite a few scattered attendees.
All the participants or spectators of this auction were famous figures on the seas, even the least among them were the Super Rookies of the Worst Generation.
Whether they were the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the Four Emperors, or the kings of the Underworld, they all quietly sat in the venue, waiting for the auction to start.
"Quite a crowd..."
Red-haired Shanks scanned around the people, his brows tightly furrowed, unsure whether to hope for more or fewer people to appear...
If there are many people...
It means things might become more chaotic here soon.
If there are fewer people...
His plan to purchase a Heavenly Celestial Dragon would be smoother.
"Shanks!"
Ben Beckman suddenly called out in a deep voice, his gaze slightly tilted toward the corner of the auction venue: "Check out the situation around!"
"Hmm?"
Red-haired Shanks turned his head slightly.
From the edge and corners of the auction venue, a group of white creatures slowly emerged from the ground. These white creatures appeared a bit menacing, yet they stood obediently in place, fixated on the participants as if spotting prey!
"What are those things!"
Someone also noticed this scene, alarmed by the menacing white creatures appearing around them: "What exactly does the Konoha Pirates intend to do!"
"Do they plan to take out all of us rivals here in one go!"
One Super Rookie looked displeased at the white creatures as he stood up to cause a disturbance: "Those bastards don't think they can dominate the seas with one hand, do they!"
Just as this Super Rookie loudly shouted, trying to rally others to act together, one of the white creatures suddenly extended a pale finger, and a laser beam shot from its fingertip, instantly piercing through the body of the Super Rookie!
The entire venue erupted instantly!
Many people jumped to their feet anxiously!
However, those from the Four Emperors and Seven Warlords of the Sea continued to sit calmly in place, though their faces grew visibly heavy as they recognized the ability!
The power of the Flash-Flash Fruit!
This Fruit Ability belongs to Admiral Kizaru of the Navy Headquarters, how could others also possess it, indicating these white creatures are not as simple as they appear!
"Everyone, please remain calm."
"These are the guards of the slave auction, responsible for maintaining the order of this auction and to prevent anyone from causing chaos here. If anyone tries to stir trouble in this venue, they will be immediately executed by these guards, and our auction is about to begin..."
The new manager of the slave auction emerged trembling, loudly urging the pirates present to calm down, his face pale with fear, his legs still shaking.
No choice...
Too many notable figures at this auction...
Besides the terrifying prominent figures here, what terrified him more was the upcoming auction. This slave trader, who also had a sinister past, knew that the World Government would most likely assassinate him after the Heavenly Celestial Dragon slave auction...
The World Government can't kill the monster crew of the Konoha Pirates...
But can they not kill a mere slave seller like him?
Yet...
He dared not defy the orders of the Konoha Pirates.
Because the former manager, Disco, was beheaded by the Konoha Pirates just for speaking one wrong sentence!
This slave auction manager carefully moved over to the host's podium, his gaze fixated on his former boss, Donflamingo, desperately hoping Donflamingo would speak a word to save him from the clutches of the Konoha Pirates...
"Fufufufufu..."
"Angsi, get started quickly..."
"Being able to auction off Heavenly Celestial Dragons, it's the pinnacle of your life achievements..."
Donflamingo sat in place, wearing sunglasses with even a smile at the corner of his mouth, hoping the auction would start soon. He still remembered this vendor who often brought slaves, but showed no concern for the fate of this slave trader.
"..."
I have no desire for such a pinnacle in life!
The manager's eyes brimmed with tears, scared to the point of breaking down at any moment, but he could only shakily pick up the gavel: "Okay, next we officially begin our slave auction, let's first take a look at today's slaves on sale..."
Swish!
A red curtain was suddenly drawn open!