Of course...
There are also some who know the truth.
For example, Kizaru secretly glanced at Akihara Kagura.
At this moment...
Will you continue to hide?
"Kagura..."
"Can you sense it with Observation Haki?"
Akainu's gaze was fixed in the direction of Black Island, yet he softly asked Akihara Kagura: "Here, only your Observation Haki is the strongest. If the opponent is on Black Island, you should be able to detect that powerful mysterious person, right?"
"At this moment..."
"The opponent shouldn't miss this war..."
Akainu wasn't foolish, he guessed that the mastermind behind the Konoha Pirates should also be on Black Island: "After all, this is a battle that decides the fate of the world..."
"If the opponent is absent and his subordinates fail in the war due to lack of power, it would be a significant loss. The victory in a war often requires approaching it like a lion hunting a rabbit..."
Akainu made a lot of sense.
Many commanders of war often resort to any means necessary for a victory, especially when this war determines the fate of the world and the ruler of the future!
Even if the person behind the Konoha Pirates is very arrogant, they can't possibly be absent from this war, can they? There can't be any mistake!
Hearing Akainu's words, the others couldn't help but nod silently and looked at Akihara Kagura. As a Rumble-Rumble Fruit user, Akihara Kagura indeed had the strongest Observation...
"There shouldn't be anyone on Black Island..."
Akihara Kagura thought for a second, then slowly shook his head under the gaze of the crowd, but his voice suddenly lowered as he scanned around: "But on our side, there is indeed one mysterious person with strong power..."
"..."
The people present couldn't help but perk up their ears in shock.
Akihara Kagura glanced at Imu and spoke slowly: "Could it be that Lord Imu is secretly guiding the Konoha Pirates' actions? They keep talking about the most mysterious person, and it seems Lord Imu's identity is the most mysterious..."
"..."
Everyone present couldn't help but look at Akihara Kagura.
No...
What nonsense is this guy talking about?
Imu is the King of the Heavenly Celestial Dragon, how could he guide the Konoha Pirates to destroy Mary Geoise?
"Outrageous!"
Saint Saturn's eyes flashed with anger immediately.
In the past, even when Lord Imu admitted he couldn't resolve the Konoha Pirates crisis, they never insulted Lord Imu in any way!
This Navy Admiral named Akihara Kagura, ever since Lord Imu appeared, has repeatedly slandered Lord Imu in their presence. Isn't he being too outrageous?
"Akihara Kagura!"
Saint Saturn gripped his cane, his eyes glinting with red light: "It's already a great fortune to meet Lord Imu, yet you still speak disrespectfully here..."
As Saint Saturn moved, black mist slowly began to emanate from his body, which also began to grow robust, exuding a chilling aura!
"Saint Saturn!"
Akainu stood beside Akihara Kagura, replying with some displeasure: "Cease your power, Akihara Kagura is my subordinate, disciplining him is an internal navy matter..."
"You navy are nothing more than dogs owned by the Heavenly Celestial Dragons..."
Saint Saturn's anger intensified as he stared dagger-like at Akainu, a powerful oppressive force pressing towards Akihara Kagura and Akainu: "Sakazuki, think about your position carefully, don't think that becoming the Navy Admiral..."
"Sword!"
Akihara Kagura reached his hand towards the person beside him!
As Akihara Kagura moved, Karin among the crowd was about to throw her Ninja Sword, but Fujitora acted faster, instantly handing over his cane sword!
Clang!
Akihara Kagura suddenly drew Fujitora's cane sword!
Clang! Clang!
The remaining Heavenly Celestial Dragons also couldn't help but draw their swords!
"You navy wish to rebel?"
"What do you Heavenly Celestial Dragons want?"
As the Heavenly Celestial Dragons acted, the navy immediately drew their swords and raised their guns, seeming poised for a brawl between the Heavenly Celestial Dragons and the navy before a real battle even began!
What a joke!
In the past, the navy certainly wouldn't dare fight the Heavenly Celestial Dragons, but now the majesty of the Heavenly Celestial Dragons has been completely shattered by the Konoha Pirates, they can't even preserve their race, the navy may not be able to defeat the Konoha but they can surely fight these Heavenly Celestial Dragons!
"Everyone stop!"
Saint Nusjuro hurriedly stopped the conflict between both sides, shouting loudly: "All officers below Navy Colonel, do not gaze upon Lord Saturn's true form! Saint Saturn, don't reveal your true form or use your power!"
Saint Nusjuro knew very well the power of Saint Saturn!
As one of the Five Elders, their powers had always been one of the trump cards of the Heavenly Celestial Dragons, like Saint Saturn's ability to kill countless weaker beings with just a glance. In their face, numbers are not an advantage.
But...
At this time...
Don't harm each other internally now!
Once Saint Saturn uses his power here, some navy personnel will surely be accidentally killed, which will definitely escalate the conflict between the two sides!
Even though they, the remaining Heavenly Celestial Dragons, are stronger together than the navy, they still need the navy's help to attack the Konoha Pirates!
Akihara Kagura, this admiral, is a madman. In the past, he dared to sever the shoulder of Saint Figarland Garling, let alone now when the Heavenly Celestial Dragons are even weaker!
Akainu, this Navy Admiral, is also a madman!
In the past, Akainu dared to instruct Akihara Kagura to attack Saint Figarland Garling to seize the navy's autonomy from them, let alone now when the Heavenly Celestial Dragons need to rely on the navy even more!
"Lord Imu..."
"Now is not the time for infighting..."
Saint Nusjuro glanced at Imu, hoping for Imu to also help command Saint Saturn not to argue with the navy now, hoping Imu could stop this dispute: "Lord Imu, what we need now is to gather all forces to resolve the matter with Konoha..."
Especially...
When our strength is already limited!
Now, almost all of the high-end combat power the World Government has available is gathered here, even after defeating the Konoha Pirates there are still pirates across the sea to deal with!
"No."
Imu gazed intently to stop Saint Saturn, instructing him to cease using his Devil Fruit powers, allowing those eyes of his that were starting to emit red light to calm down.
"Admiral Kagura."
Only then did Akainu motion to Akihara Kagura at his side.
Akainu was very satisfied to see the Heavenly Celestial Dragons willing to yield to the navy voluntarily, and he also knew that this indeed was not the favorable time for infighting with these remaining Heavenly Celestial Dragons.
"Alright, I understand."
Akihara Kagura seemed to obey Akainu's words well, seemingly carelessly about to rest his sword on the ground, mumbling: "I admit I spoke wrongly, your Lord Imu is not the one orchestrating the Konoha Pirates from behind..."
"..."
Saint Saturn's face showed anger once more.
This bastard's apology was utterly insincere...
Was he not deliberately provoking them?
"..."
Saint Nusjuro's face also showed some helplessness.
"Mmm..."
Even Imu's eyes showed a bit of displeasure.
This King of the Heavenly Celestial Dragon seemed to think this navy admiral's brain had some problems, planning to organize his words to issue a warning, hoping he wouldn't continue speaking recklessly at this moment.
However...
In the next moment...
A sudden change occurred abruptly!
A beam of light suddenly flashed past Imu's eyes, so fast that no reaction was possible!
Imu's eyes widened in disbelief, seemingly seeing with his own eyes, no, indeed seeing his lower body!
Thud...
To everyone's amazement, Imu's body instantly split in two...
Standing at the ship's bow, Akihara Kagura swung the cane sword to flick off the blood, listening to the sound of Imu's body splitting and falling on the deck, speaking nonchalantly.
"Because..."
"I am..."
"I'm the one standing behind the Konoha Pirates."