The sea churned violently.
On both sides of the Marine warship carrying Is, gigantic waves dozens of meters high rose into the sky.
"Is, you're a Devil Fruit user, aren't you? Once you fall into the sea, how much of your strength will you have left?"
Shiki floated in the air with a triumphant smile on his face.
He didn't know what type of Devil Fruit Is possessed, but he was certain that Is was a Devil Fruit user.
The warship was still some distance from the island, making it impossible to land directly. In Shiki's eyes, the ship was doomed to sink.
Smack!
Is remained calm and placed a hand on the deck beneath his feet.
The ship immediately separated into countless sheets of paper, which then gathered together on both sides of the vessel and formed a pair of enormous wings.
With a powerful flap, the warship rose into the sky.
"Damn it!"
Shiki's pupils contracted.
His fingers twitched, and the towering waves on both sides instantly crashed toward the ship.
However, the vessel's flight was entirely under Is's control.
It moved with remarkable speed and agility, easily avoiding the incoming waves before reaching the shoreline.
"Rem, Ram, stay on the ship. Acnologia, Yoriichi, the two of you are responsible for protecting them. Uchiha Madara, it's time for us to make our entrance."
After docking the ship near the coast, Is gave his instructions to everyone aboard.
Originally, he had intended to leave Rem and Ram behind in Mary Geoise during this trip to the North Blue.
But for some reason, he couldn't shake the feeling that it would be unsafe, so he had brought them along.
At their current level of strength, however, they were nowhere near Shiki and the others.
With Tsugikuni Yoriichi and Acnologia staying behind to guard them, he could rest easy.
"Ah... Is, you're making me stay behind and watch the ship?"
Acnologia sounded displeased.
He had come here intending to unleash himself in battle, yet Is was assigning him guard duty.
"Don't you just want a good fight? When I have time, I'll spar with you myself."
Is turned around and smiled.
"Really?"
Acnologia asked excitedly.
"Of course. When have I ever lied to you?"
"It's a deal."
"It's a deal."
Acnologia finally agreed to remain behind and guard the ship.
Yoriichi had no objections at all.
He sat comfortably in a chair, sipping tea and eating fruit.
As for fighting, he could leave that to everyone else. All he needed to do was protect Rem and Ram.
Leaping into the air, Is jumped from the ship and landed on the massive island.
The Old Heavenly Master, Uchiha Madara, Unohana Retsu, and Senju Hashirama followed shortly after.
"Long time no see, Byrnndi World."
Walking into the battlefield, Is smiled and greeted the scar-covered pirate in the distance.
"Is."
Byrnndi World's expression darkened as he swept his gaze over Is and the people standing behind him.
The news he had released earlier had been intended to create conflict between Is and the World Government.
But when the World Government failed to react, he knew the plan had failed.
And by releasing that news, he had already offended Is.
"Shiki, let's join forces. Otherwise, we don't stand a chance."
Charlotte Linlin once again extended an invitation to form an alliance.
Shiki said nothing.
He simply stared at Is with a cold expression.
At this moment, he couldn't decide whether he should flee or stay and continue searching for a way to seize the Pluton battleship blueprints.
"Damn it. I shouldn't have gotten involved with those Pluton blueprints."
Byrnndi World couldn't help cursing inwardly.
He had known obtaining the Pluton battleship blueprints would bring trouble.
But the level of trouble had far exceeded his imagination.
If he actually possessed the blueprints, he would have handed them over to Shiki and the others long ago before escaping.
The problem was...
He didn't have them.
He had already said as much, but none of them believed him.
"What do we do? If we stay here, we're going to be in danger. We have little chance of defeating Is."
Silver Axe stared at Is, cold sweat running down his body as fear crept into his voice.
"The Pluton battleship possesses the power to destroy the world. Whoever obtains it could even rule the world. Today, we'll take the risk."
Wang Zhi gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind to stay and fight for the blueprints.
"Then let's gamble on it."
John also steeled himself and chose to remain.
Silver Axe feared death, but he understood that if he left now, he might never again have a chance to rule the world.
After a moment of silence, he decided to stay as well.
"Edward! Shiki! Charlotte Linlin! Byrnndi World! Let's join forces and drive Is out first!"
Wang Zhi shouted toward the great pirates scattered across the island.
"And why should I join forces with you?"
Byrnndi World sneered.
Today could very well be his final day.
Whether it was Is or these pirates, everyone wanted his life and the Pluton blueprints.
"We only want the blueprints. Once we get them, we'll let you go. But if Is captures you, you'll lose the Pluton blueprints and spend the rest of your life rotting in prison."
John spoke coldly.
"Make your choice, Byrnndi World. Join us against Is and lose only the Pluton blueprints, or stand aside and lose your life."
Wang Zhi shouted again.
"Drive me away? You?"
Is swept a glance across the pirates on the island and laughed disdainfully.
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