The Celestial Dragons.
They are the World Nobles living in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, descendants of the twenty kings who established the World Government 800 years ago.
The Celestial Dragons often consider themselves the "descendants of the creators," and because they see themselves as superior, they disdain breathing the same air as common people, hence wearing bubble helmets. They treat people of other races as slaves and enjoy all privileges.
If they are ever offended, the Navy Admirals or CP0 must mobilize all their forces to protect them.
"It's... it's the World Nobles, the... Celestial..."
"Stop! Don't say that forbidden name!"
"Kneel quickly, or you'll be killed!"
When the Celestial Dragon appeared, the entire square erupted in chaos.
Countless Navy soldiers automatically chose to kneel.
Even among the top ten participants of this assessment, half of them knelt down.
Only the big shots like Marshal Sengoku, Garp, and the three Admirals remained unmoved.
In fact.
If you looked closely, you'd see that these big shots, including the Admirals and Marshal Sengoku, didn't seem to have a good impression of the Celestial Dragons. Sengoku even wore an unwelcoming expression.
Indeed, the Celestial Dragons often treated the Navy as their watchdogs, so it's no wonder these people didn't like them!
As the Celestial Dragon approached, a glint flashed in Chen Ye's eyes, but he kept a blank face, staring straight ahead.
Many of the big shots present had powerful Observation Haki!
If he revealed any hostility towards the Celestial Dragon, it might be sensed.
Though the Navy as a whole disliked the Celestial Dragons, the top brass would never let anyone kill a Celestial Dragon right under their noses.
If anything happened to this Celestial Dragon at the Navy headquarters, the Navy would be unable to account for it to the World Government...
The Celestial Dragon made a grand entrance!
He was accompanied by several strong-looking bodyguards, and behind him were some young men and women.
These young men and women were his slaves, wearing collars around their necks like dogs.
There were even several children among them...
In the eyes of the Celestial Dragons, anyone other than their own kind could be seen as slaves, no better than pigs or dogs.
...
This Celestial Dragon seemed to have just woken up!
As he reached the front, he yawned and said, "Hurry up and get started!"
Showing no respect for the Navy headquarters.
Marshal Sengoku's face darkened, but he reluctantly stepped forward and said, "Top three, step forward and come to Saint Charloss for your crowning."
The so-called crowning meant the Celestial Dragon would personally pin the rank insignia on the top three.
The old blind man Issho was, of course, the first to step forward.
He took his cane and slowly walked to the Celestial Dragon, then slightly bent down.
It wasn't a bow; his Observation Haki told him the Celestial Dragon in front of him was short and fat, so he bent down to let him reach his shoulder.
The Celestial Dragon carelessly pinned the insignia on Issho and looked displeased when Issho didn't kneel.
However, since this was the Navy headquarters, he had to give some face.
"Next!"
As the blind man stepped down, Chen Ye slowly walked forward.
Suddenly, the blind man seemed to sense something and paused when passing Chen Ye.
Chen Ye's heart skipped a beat.
He knew the old blind man had sharp senses and terrifying Observation Haki, so he must have sensed his accelerated heartbeat.
Fortunately, the blind man didn't interfere and continued walking after a brief pause.
Chen Ye didn't let his guard down, trying hard to steady his heart as he approached the Celestial Dragon.
He didn't even dare to look up, appearing as if he was very afraid of the Celestial Dragon.
The Celestial Dragon was satisfied with Chen Ye's attitude, nodding and then taking out an insignia to pin on Chen Ye's chest.
At this moment.
A sudden change occurred!!
Chen Ye, who appeared to be obediently accepting the insignia, suddenly moved like a hunting tiger revealing its fangs.
He grabbed the Celestial Dragon's arm and pulled him in, holding him tightly. At the same time, he placed the black sword Shusui against the Celestial Dragon's neck, even breaking the skin!
Everything happened so fast!
So fast that no one could react in time!
It must be noted that Chen Ye's agility attribute was now ten times that of a normal person. In terms of reaction speed, only Kizaru could surpass him here.
So his sudden attack and control of the Celestial Dragon left even the Admirals and Marshal Sengoku unable to respond in time.
"Mondo!!!"
Garp was shocked, looking at Chen Ye in disbelief.
Marshal Sengoku was equally stunned and shouted, "Colonel Mondo, what are you doing??"
The three Admirals, Vice Admirals, and all the others on the high platform were stunned by this sudden turn of events.
"Kurarara, something serious has happened!" Aokiji said with a serious face, staring at Chen Ye.
Akainu also stared at Chen Ye, his eyes cold and murderous.
Behind his sunglasses, Kizaru's eyes were extremely surprised, fixed on Chen Ye.
The newly dubbed "Issho" also stopped in his tracks.
At this moment, the Celestial Dragon finally realized what was happening and started screaming in terror:
"Ahh? You filthy creature, what are you doing? Don't touch me with your dirty hands, immediately—"
"Shut up!!"
Chen Ye applied pressure with his blade, and the Celestial Dragon immediately cowered, trembling in fear.
"Admiral Kizaru, I advise you to stop your little tricks. Your glowing is too obvious!" Chen Ye suddenly said.
It turned out.
A light shadow had been quietly forming behind Chen Ye.
Clearly, Kizaru intended to subdue him secretly!
At this point.
All the recruits in the square noticed the major incident on the stage and were shocked.
"Hey, hey, hey, this can't be real, right?"
"What's going on? Why would Senior Mondo..."
"We're doomed, why is Senior Mondo holding that important person hostage?"
"This is a huge disaster!!"
Almost everyone had a look of terror on their faces.
"Senior Mondo..." Smoker's mouth hung open in disbelief, his two iconic cigars almost falling out.
The Reincarnators were equally shocked.
They couldn't understand why the great Asura would do this.
Even if you wanted to die, you wouldn't do it like this, right?
Holding a Celestial Dragon hostage in front of so many people as a Navy officer?
Even if Marshal Sengoku, Hero Garp, and the three Admirals intervened, they might not be able to save you...