Chương 122: Chapter 122: Unexpected Navy Assault
Kuzan's expression was no longer just grim—it had turned dark and ominous.
Displeasure radiated from him.
After a brief exchange with Lin Yan and Zephyr, an icy chill began to emanate from his body as he swiftly advanced toward the source of a sudden and unfamiliar presence.
"Looks like we're in for quite the spectacle," Lin Yan remarked with a sinister grin.
It was obvious.
The sudden intrusion wasn't just bothering Kuzan; it had even slightly provoked Lin Yan.
With a knowing smile, Lin Yan glanced at Zephyr. "Zephyr, how long has it been since we stirred up some trouble? Do they really think that just because we've been quiet, we've become easy prey?"
Zephyr responded with a grin of his own. "Good people always get bullied, Lin. You should know that by now."
The two shared a glance, cruel smiles spreading across their faces, before vanishing in the direction Kuzan had headed.
Before long, they arrived at the shores of Saiken Island.
"What a grand display."
Kuzan stood nearby, his expression sour, but Lin Yan ignored him, narrowing his eyes as he looked toward the distant sea.
Warships—countless warships!
The waters surrounding Saiken Island were packed with an overwhelming number of navy vessels.
A rough estimate—
Even without counting the high-ranking officers, there were tens of thousands of marines!
What a massive operation!
Even without fully committing, this display would terrify any large pirate crew.
From the lead warship, a voice called out upon noticing Kuzan on the shore.
"Former Admiral Kuzan, you have been declared a traitor by the World Government. Surrender yourself and come with us!"
"A Navy traitor?"
Lin Yan raised an eyebrow in surprise.
His gaze toward Kuzan turned amused.
As far as Lin Yan knew, Kuzan had officially retired from the navy.
How had he suddenly become a traitor?
Some people's morals, it seems… truly remarkable.
"...."
Kuzan remained silent, showing no outward reaction.
But Lin Yan, having grown familiar with Kuzan, could tell the man was furious.
The icy aura pouring from him was evidence enough!
Then, under Lin Yan's watchful eyes, Kuzan made his move.
Crack—!
A torrent of cold air began to alter the weather. As Kuzan stepped forward, the sea around them started to freeze at an alarming rate.
Cracks echoed through the air.
The scale of his power left no doubt—Kuzan was enraged.
He never imagined the navy would label him a traitor!
It was unforgivable!
With an overwhelming sense of fury, Kuzan advanced onto the ice, his cold wrath causing the freezing to accelerate.
Soon, the ice neared the lead warship.
But it stopped there.
Boom—!
An intense heat erupted from the lead ship, transforming the frozen sea into a blazing inferno.
"...."
Kuzan's expression tightened.
It was clear he was suppressing his rage as he took a deep breath and spoke coldly.
"Sakazuki, what's the meaning of this?"
The source of the flames was none other than his former colleague, Admiral Sakazuki!
No… now he was Fleet Admiral!
Staring at the figure standing defiantly at the forefront of the navy, Kuzan felt no trace of the man he once knew.
The expression!
If the old Sakazuki, though extreme, still showed some warmth toward his comrades—
Then now…
The savage expression on Sakazuki's face could only be described as monstrous.
"Don't you get it, Kuzan?"
Facing Kuzan's cold stare, Sakazuki slowly revealed a twisted smile.
"I am the Fleet Admiral, and you are now a traitor."
"Does a Fleet Admiral need a reason to eliminate a traitor?"
"...."
Kuzan's breath hitched.
Though he had been displeased with Sakazuki's actions before, leading to his departure, Kuzan never thought—
That one day, they would be forced to fight!
A fight to the death!
Realizing there was no avoiding this battle, Kuzan suddenly calmed, his gaze burning as he stared across the sea at Sakazuki.
"My life is right here."
With an even more terrifying chill radiating from him, Kuzan declared, "Sakazuki, if you're still a man, come and take it yourself."
This was the final ultimatum.
All ties between them were now severed!
"Hahaha!"
But as if hearing the most amusing joke, Sakazuki covered his forehead and burst into laughter.
It was as though he was mocking Kuzan's overconfidence.
"You think I don't know your plan?"
Sakazuki taunted, "You believe you can escape because you think you're stronger, right? Kuzan, let me tell you—you will die here today."
"As a traitor to the navy, do you think I, the Fleet Admiral, would let you live? Besides… this is an order from the higher-ups!"
Mocking Kuzan's naivety, Sakazuki laughed heartily before his face twisted into a sinister expression.
"Did you really think they would let a former admiral just walk away?"
With that, Sakazuki reached into his coat and slowly revealed something.
"Look at this and understand—there's no place left in this world for you!"
"Kuzan, for the sake of justice, you must die!"
"?!"
Seeing what Sakazuki revealed, even the usually composed Kuzan's face changed drastically.
Disbelief filled his expression.
"Impossible! How could they allow this?!"
"There's nothing they wouldn't allow."
With a cruel smile, Sakazuki responded, "To protect our justice, any price is worth paying. Justice will always prevail!"
Like a true zealot, Sakazuki roared toward the sky.
"Just like what happened with Ohara!"
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