"What kind of joke is this!"
Just before the great battle, internal strife suddenly erupted among our side!
The highest-ranking man present, Saint Figarland Garling, was ambushed by this Vice Admiral, Akihara Kagura, who directly severed an arm!
Neither Akainu nor even Kizaru had anticipated this, let alone Saint Figarland Garling, who always regarded the Navy as mere lapdogs for the Heavenly Celestial Dragons, never expected that a Vice Admiral would dare to ambush him, and even succeed!
"Bastard..."
Saint Figarland Garling, the elderly man, was momentarily dumbfounded, his mind clouded with anger: "A dog actually dares to bite its master..."
"Call me that again!"
The black lightning in Akihara Kagura's hand flared up again!
"Admiral Kagura!"
Akainu restrained Akihara Kagura's wrist, his expression showing unusual brilliance, but Akihara Kagura seemingly had no intention of resisting him, allowing Akainu to relax somewhat.
Even the two fighting Emperors in the sky were momentarily ignored by Akainu; all he could think about was the impending upheaval within the World Government and Navy...
"Admiral Sakazuki, he's insulting us..."
Akihara Kagura did not attempt to break free from Akainu's hold, merely looking at him incredulously, seemingly unable to understand why Akainu would compromise with Saint Figarland Garling.
"..."
Akainu could only take a deep breath.
Even though he himself wasn't concerned about Saint Figarland Garling's insults, a Vice Admiral stood up for him, putting Akainu in a dilemma over what he should do...
Should he address the situation?
The other party was clearly standing up for him...
Moreover, the great battle at Shampodi Islands was imminent!
"Admiral Kagura, you've acted too impulsively!"
Akainu coldly chided Akihara Kagura, before sternly saying: "You hastily attacked a World Noble, aren't you aware of the significance of such status?"
"Heavenly Celestial Dragons are being auctioned off as slaves..."
Akihara Kagura glanced at Saint Figarland Garling, unabashedly mocking: "If it weren't for Admiral Sakazuki saving him earlier, this old man would have died at the hands of the Konoha Pirates, yet he still dares to insult you..."
"Don't spew nonsense!"
Akainu's brow involuntarily furrowed.
Heavenly Celestial Dragons were no longer supreme...
Ever since the Konoha Pirates set sail, the status of the Heavenly Celestial Dragons in the world has continuously diminished, from the highest Five Elders to the ordinary Heavenly Celestial Dragons; all have become lambs awaiting slaughter...
In the past, if anyone dared attack a Heavenly Celestial Dragon, Admirals would be dispatched to solve the problem; nowadays, the Navy and World Government tacitly agree to have canceled this protocol...
It's a situation that's unavoidable...
Too many individuals now dare to attack the Heavenly Celestial Dragons on the seas.
Five Elders have even publicly ordered that Heavenly Celestial Dragons are not allowed to leave Mary Geoise without authorization, to prevent more assassinations, and to avert the waste of the World Government's strained military resources on protecting a group of worthless pigs...
"You... you all..."
Saint Figarland Garling gritted his teeth, glaring at Akihara Kagura and Akainu, this elderly man was truly infuriated by the comment; being auctioned off as a slave had already been the shame of his life, and now he was being publicly mocked by the Navy!
This group of bastards...
Prodding his sore spot like this!
Saint Figarland Garling angrily lowered his head, disregarding his severed arm, searching for the sword he dropped to the ground!
"Where's my sword!"
"Don't act rashly, Saint Garling!"
Akainu had to step in and stop Saint Figarland Garling again, advising in a deep voice: "This is my fault; now's not the time to escalate tensions. We must carry out the mission given to us by Saint Saturn—recovering Vegapunk is the priority..."
It's truly troublesome!
If there were enough time, Akainu could genuinely ponder how to solve this problem; he could even submit it to higher-ups to address...
But...
There's not enough time...
The Navy is soon to engage in battle with the three Emperors over Vegapunk; Akainu is at a loss on how to resolve this issue, forced to hastily persuade them to let go of prejudices...
Honestly...
Saint Figarland Garling, this old fellow indeed has too much trouble, brazenly insulting the Navy, what dignity does the Navy have left!
Moreover...
Not recognizing the current situation...
Heavenly Celestial Dragons are no longer the World Nobles of the past!
Now, it's the Heavenly Celestial Dragons who need the Navy to help stabilize the World Government!
If it weren't for the Navy's concern over world chaos and the need for the World Government's name to maintain peace, they would have long parted ways with the Heavenly Celestial Dragons!
"..."
Kizaru still remained somewhat dumbfounded.
Because Kizaru always thought Akihara Kagura didn't care about such chaotic affairs; he never expected the other party's temper to manifest as such a fierce Vice Admiral!
Moreover...
Is this what the strongest of the seas is like?
Acting completely beyond expectation...
"Um..."
"Do you need some bandages?"
Kizaru looked at Saint Figarland Garling's bleeding shoulder, glancing at Akainu and Akihara Kagura, implicitly asking: "Should we call for medics?"
"..."
Akainu puzzledly glanced back at his colleague.
This sort of thing...
Does it need asking?
If we don't call someone over quickly, there will be deaths here soon!