Uehara Naraku, the mastermind who has been secretly plotting to drive the top war, how could he possibly allow Dark King Rayleigh to be absent?
This world...
Any figure of peak power will not be absent.
Even Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach has been given a position by Uehara Naraku, let alone Dark King Rayleigh!
"Dark King Silvers Rayleigh will definitely appear in this war..."
Uehara Naraku leaned against the bar, tilting his head as he supported his cheek with his hand, squinting with a smile: "Even if Rayleigh really doesn't want to go, as long as you're sent to that execution platform, Rayleigh definitely won't be absent."
"Is that so?"
A different glint flickered in Shakky's eyes.
If she were publicly executed by the Navy, would Rayleigh go to rescue her?
However, what Shakky focused on now wasn't this question, but why the Navy was forcing Dark King Rayleigh to participate in that earth-shattering world war!
The Navy...
Are they planning to make a move against people like them?
Shakky exhaled smoke rings, slowly pulling a smile at the corner of her mouth: "But the Navy's reach seems to be too far, doesn't it? Do they want to catch Whitebeard and us old folks all in one net?"
"No."
Uehara Naraku shook his head, slowly standing up while supporting the table: "This isn't a war. Rather, I'm here to invite you to witness the end of a new era. The Great Pirate Era is destined to end, and ONE PIECE will no longer be a reason for people to become pirates."
"Kiddo..."
Shakky suddenly interrupted Uehara Naraku, her gaze slowly stopping on him as she spoke softly: "These words should not be spoken by you, shouldn't they? You're too young, yet your tone is quite large. It's not good!"
This topic...
It always feels like it should've been brought up by Sengoku the Buddha!
How could it come to a Vice Admiral to discuss it with her? It gives a bizarre feeling. Are young people these days really so rude?
"Is that so..."
Uehara Naraku's lips curled slightly, his eyes gradually transforming into Rinnegan, speaking softly: "Seems I've been underestimated... but this is understandable. When I speak nicely to you, it seems no one pays attention..."
Uehara Naraku looked at Shakky, lightly laughing as he spoke: "But no one has ever considered that when I no longer wish to speak with you, you'll no longer have the opportunity to speak at all..."
In the next moment, an overwhelming burst of Supreme King Haki surged forth!
Yet this Haki, under Uehara Naraku's control, instantly swept through the entire tavern, wrecking everything within like a passing hurricane!
Strangely, this Haki stopped abruptly upon touching the wall, with such force only unleashed inside the tavern!
Not a single bit...
Haki never crossed a single step beyond Shakky's Rip-off Bar!
This control alone, was in no way inferior to Dark King Rayleigh; and in the intensity of Supreme King Haki, Uehara Naraku was even a notch above!
No...
Or not just a notch above!
How could a Vice Admiral...
Possess such powerful Supreme King Haki!
And the Supreme King Haki from Uehara Naraku continuously brushed past Shakky without harming her in the slightest...
Yet the strength of this Haki, like a sharp blade's tip, caused Shakky's nerves to faintly sting, even a slight contact could cause injury...
Shakky's eyes subtly flickered with fright, her shoulders slightly trembling...
Now she dared not to appraise her tavern, only stared fixedly at Uehara Naraku, her body involuntarily beginning to retreat, cold sweat gradually dripping down from her forehead...
This man!
This Vice Admiral!
This guy named Uehara Naraku!
This guy isn't some straw bag admiral; he's a real monster! Rayleigh, that scoundrel, really has picked a big trouble with this one!
That old fellow Rayleigh had been delighted for outwitting Uehara Naraku while drinking; the old man had no idea it was he who had been fooled!
"This guy..."
Under Uehara Naraku's gaze, Shakky retreated step by step, cold sweat gradually flowing down her cheeks. Simply sensing Uehara Naraku's presence couldn't help but ignite fear, he might be an even more terrifying monster than Garp...
As an intelligence seller, Shakky's senses were particularly keen... Uehara Naraku is someone she surely cannot defeat, even slightly aged Rayleigh might struggle!
After all, Rayleigh worked hard to train constantly to keep his body energetic and healthy, yet he still couldn't avoid aging...
Of course...
Even if Rayleigh was in his prime, defeating the man before her might not be possible...
Shakky's plan was only one: to escape first, as long as she enters the complex Shampodi Archipelago, by causing confusion could perhaps get away in the chaos!
Furthermore...
Shakky used her fear of Uehara Naraku, inching closer to the wall, her arm suddenly thrust out to punch through the wall and escape!
"Heavenly Attraction!"
An enormous gravitational pull appeared!
Shakky's body was involuntarily drawn back by this force!
Uehara Naraku stretched out his palm, pressing it against Shakky's forehead, a white light glowed in his palm and descended on her forehead.
This bright light instantly drained all power from Shakky's body, causing her to slump to the ground involuntarily, fear emerging suddenly in her mind!
This guy...
What kind of ability does he possess?
She couldn't even feel any Haki within her!
Just as Uehara Naraku captured Shakky, a cannonball suddenly struck the tavern's roof, blasting open the tavern!
Bang!
A hole blasted open on the tavern roof!
Just as a shimmer of hope appeared in Shakky's eyes, causing enough chaos could give an opportunity to escape!
However, what left Shakky in despair was countless dazzling photons emerging from the smoke, gradually forming into the shape of a person, Navy Headquarters Admiral Kizaru!
"Well, seems it's already over?"
Kizaru's lips curled in a smile, slowly walking to Uehara Naraku's side, looking down at the exhausted Shakky on the ground, smiling as he spoke: "Oh? Is this the urgent personnel on the public execution list this time?"
"Yes."
Uehara Naraku nodded, then surprisedly glanced at Kizaru: "Hmm? Borsalino, where are your men?"
"Sentomaru is encircling Straw Hat Luffy..."
Kizaru looked at Uehara Naraku, smiling softly: "Straw Hat Luffy had attacked three Heavenly Celestial Dragons on Shampodi Archipelago upon arrival, and after attacking these World Nobles, they died on the spot, most likely beaten to death?"
Kizaru stroked his chin, lightly laughing as he continued: "Straw Hat Luffy has really caused big trouble this time, in any case, he can't be let go today, and it's just right he can be added to the public execution list with her..."