章 144: Chapter 144: Kizaru
When Shiro's words reached the ears of Sengoku the Buddha, the veteran Marine who had devoted most of his life to the Navy and served as a Fleet Admiral for years—a true soul of the Navy—his expression revealed a panic never seen before.
Because...
The complete collapse of the Navy had already begun.
Even for the Navy, it was an irreversible defeat.
After all...
With the simultaneous live broadcasts from various Naval branches of the events here, Shiro had even brought the infamous Morgan!
That guy, always keen to release news that shocked the world, never cared about the consequences! Even scandals about the World Government couldn't sway him, and Morgan would certainly spread the truth to the world as Big News!
This meant...
The failure of the World Military Draft and the ensuing turmoil within the Navy would soon be public knowledge.
At that time, as a force maintaining justice, what prestige would the Navy still hold on the seas?!
"Sengoku, now you can let the Navy surrender, because everything is futile!" Shiro smiled, gazing at Sengoku the Buddha, who sat slumped on the ground.
He had expected Sengoku's reaction. After today, the Navy's great defeat was inevitable. Even the World Government's so-called public image couldn't be maintained anymore.
Of course, the Navy had the resources to prevent a complete collapse in the short term, but at least for now, its power would be greatly diminished. The Navy Headquarters, as the top force, was in no position to compete with the newly emerging Central Authority.
Shiro hadn't told Sengoku yet, but among the Den Den Mushi broadcasting worldwide, one was directly connected to the island where Hawk Eyes resided!
According to the agreement between Shiro and the world's greatest swordsman, Hawk Eyes would soon withdraw from the Seven Warlords of the Sea and join the Central Authority!
By then, the Central Authority would boast a terrifying cadre lineup!
Boom!
"Shiro!!"
"As long as I'm here, the Navy will never fall, and you will die under absolute justice!" Akainu, who had been blown away earlier, finally returned to the battlefield with a magma-filled giant fist, destroying all the Den Den Mushi.
But...
Shiro remained unfazed by this.
Because Akainu had unknowingly helped him.
The next events were something Shiro had no intention of letting others witness anyway!
Akainu was truly a useful tool.
With Akainu's return to the battlefield, the Navy's situation improved slightly. But as Sengoku the Buddha had judged, at least for now, the Navy on this island had been utterly defeated.
Hundreds of thousands of Marines had defected, joining the Central Authority.
In terms of top combat power, the Navy no longer held any advantage.
The only hope now was the support from the overseas fleets and further intervention from the World Government.
This was also why Akainu was willing to sacrifice most of the Marines, determined to stay and face Shiro.
As long as they could eliminate Shiro, the Navy could be reborn!
"Borsalino, are you still lazy? At this rate, the Navy won't survive!" Akainu shouted toward Kizaru, who was engaged in what seemed like a half-hearted battle.
Though Kizaru was fighting, his opponent was merely one of the black-robed seven—a clear indication he wasn't taking the fight seriously!
"Yo~ the orders from the Fleet Admiral are terrifying... well then..." Kizaru's tone remained playful, his expression unreadable.
In the next instant, a kick knocked back the robotic general with thunder powers.
Then, Kizaru turned his sights to Enel!
"Oh~ Thunder God Enel, it seems you let me win too easily last time. As expected, those who follow Shiro are indeed scary!"
With a half-smile, Kizaru circled around Enel, his tone filled with emotion.
Despite his usual nonchalance, it wasn't hard for Kizaru to guess what had happened with the Celestial Dragons that had caused his pay to be docked last time.
Clearly, he had been tricked by Enel and that brat Shiro!
This wasn't something easily forgiven.
The Central Authority was rich beyond imagination. Compensating him a hundredfold for his lost salary wouldn't be asking too much, right?
"Ha ha ha, Kizaru, my boss said what he offered still stands. You should seriously consider it!" Enel taunted, but there was no panic in his voice.
He revealed his full strength. Even Kizaru wouldn't be able to take him down quickly.
After training with Shiro and honing his lightning powers, Enel's control over the Goro Goro no Mi had reached new heights.
As Shiro had said, once he mastered Haki and improved his physical prowess, he would soon rival the Admirals!
Of course, there was something more important at play.
Kizaru clearly had no real will to fight.
"Did that brat Shiro say that? Yo~ remarkable, is he trying to take over the entire Navy? What a terrifying kid!" Kizaru responded, stunned for a moment before returning to his usual self.
Even as he fought Enel, his movements seemed... delayed.
...
Meanwhile, on the other side, Akainu engaged Shiro in a fierce duel.
For Akainu, Shiro was the greatest stain on his Marine career.
For so many years, Akainu had never been bested by anyone.
Not even when facing the world's strongest man, Whitebeard, had he doubted the Navy's ultimate victory.
But who could have predicted...
Shiro would rise to power!
In a short time, the Navy had been reduced to this state!
Especially with the World Military Draft now a failure.
As the Fleet Admiral of the Navy, Akainu knew he would be held accountable by the World Government for this loss.
Therefore...
He had to reclaim victory from Shiro.
Ideally, by eliminating Shiro and the hundreds of thousands of rebels.
All of them, right here, on this island!
"Hancock, Mr. Fujitora, Robin, and the seven black-robed ones, lead the army, fight and retreat. Head to the preset location!" Shiro commanded.
Seeing Akainu charging toward him, Shiro knew things would only become more complicated if the World Government's support arrived.
It was time to begin the evacuation.
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