"Do you think we're afraid of him?" Akainu said coldly.
It should be known.
Garp, Sengoku, Zephyr, and Tsuru, who had previously undergone training at Mary Geoise, had now completed their training.
These four terrifying individuals with immense combat power were now at Marine Headquarters.
Akainu was actually hoping El would come so he could eliminate him.
"Although El is strong... there's no way he'll come to save you. If he really comes, he'll die at Marine Headquarters," Kizaru said calmly, hands in his pockets.
Although, back then.
They had personally witnessed El fighting four Gorosei alone at Mary Geoise and killing three of them.
That extreme level of power had left a significant impression on them.
However, they later learned.
That the strength El displayed at that time was temporary.
And now, so much time had passed.
They were certain that El would not be able to unleash the same abilities he had displayed at Mary Geoise back then.
The current Marines truly did not fear El.
"No, he will definitely come," Vegapunk said slowly.
Based on his interactions with El, he was certain that El had a strong demand for Devil Fruits.
And currently, in the entire world, only he could create Devil Fruits.
He knew his own importance!
"Is that so? We actually hope he comes. After all, if we can eliminate the great pirate El this way, it would be great news for us."
"The Marines will face utter destruction because you have no idea how strong that monster El is!" Vegapunk sneered.
Precisely because he was confident that El's strength could save him.
Therefore, he faced the Marines' arrest without fear.
"We have already witnessed El's strength, but even so, I must tell you that if he dares to come to Marine Headquarters, death awaits him!"
"You underestimate the Marines too much. Before long, we Marines plan to advance into the New World and contend with all the great pirates. A mere El is not something we currently take seriously."
"No matter how important you are to El, I don't believe that man will come to save you. I think he knows very well that if he dares to come to Marine Headquarters, he will die there."
Kizaru, Aokiji, and the others spoke of El without any fear.
After all, no matter how strong El was, he couldn't unleash the power he had back then.
And the current strength of the Marines, including Garp and the others, was already sufficient to match the Gorosei, or even defeat them!
If El comes, he will surely not return!
"Then let's wait and see."
...
Not long after.
In the New World, inside a luxurious tavern in the Kingdom of Dressrosa.
El sat on a sofa, crossing his legs, and asked the pirate before him.
"Speaking of which, it should be time for the scheduled delivery now. Why hasn't that guy Vegapunk sent any news?"
Some time ago, Vegapunk had successfully developed artificial Devil Fruits.
And he had an agreement with El to deliver a batch of artificial Devil Fruits every few months.
Now, the agreed-upon time had arrived, but there was still no news of the delivery.
"We've already tried contacting them, but there was no response. We don't know if something unexpected has happened," the pirate replied.
"Something unexpected happened?" El's eyebrows twitched, and he sat up straight.
"Please rest assured, Lord El. We will send someone to investigate. We will have accurate news for you soon," the pirate said respectfully.
Currently, El's influence could be said to be spread throughout the world.
Whether in the New World or the Grand Line, he had subordinates everywhere.
"You may withdraw," El waved his hand.
"Yes."
Upon receiving the order, the pirate quickly retreated.
Watching the pirate leave the tavern, El proceeded to open Kurama's mental space.
In a certain area of the mental space, a pile of Devil Fruits could be seen.
A total of seventy.
These were all artificial Devil Fruits, which, when converted, were equivalent to seven redeemable Devil Fruits.
At the same time, in another area, there was also a pile of Devil Fruits.
A total of ten. These Devil Fruits were the result of El's subordinates' hard work over the years, dedicated to him.
Now, El had approximately seventeen redeemable Devil Fruits in total.
Although El also wanted to redeem something from the shop.
However, after a long period, the special items in the shop had not refreshed.
But El was not in a hurry, as he was certain that special items would eventually refresh.
It was just a matter of random timing.
While checking the shop in the status panel.
A pirate pushed open the door and respectfully said.
"Lord El, the Flying Pirates are requesting an audience outside the island."
"The Flying Pirates?"
El heard this, closed the shop, and asked with some surprise.
Now that Roger was about to be executed.
What could the Flying Pirates want with him at this critical juncture?
"Let them come."
Although he didn't know why they were looking for him.
He was certain of one thing: the Flying Pirates must have brought Devil Fruits with them!
"Yes, Lord El."
The pirate left these words and quickly retreated.
A moment later.
"Creak creak creak!!!"
As the tavern door slowly opened, several pirates entered holding Devil Fruits.
The leading pirate gestured for five Devil Fruits to be placed before El, then said.
"Mr. El, we have a favor to ask of you."
Because their ship was docked.
Near El's island, they quickly arrived with the Devil Fruits.
"Speak directly."
El glanced at the few and, without further ado, asked directly.
"Our captain, Golden Lion Shiki, plans to invade Marine Headquarters, so we wish to commission Mr. El to help save Golden Lion Shiki."
Shiki invading Marine Headquarters alone was an act of seeking death.
But if El could provide assistance.
They believed that with El's terrifying strength, he could definitely bring Shiki back alive!
"Certainly, I accept this mission."
"Then thank you, Lord El."
"Naguri, come here."
Naguri was a renowned pirate in the New World.
He was also Luffy's first master in his childhood, possessing Conqueror's Haki, which only one in millions could awaken.
After being defeated by the Roger Pirates, he joined El's ranks and became one of El's subordinates.
Hearing El's voice from outside the tavern, Naguri entered respectfully and said.
"Does Mr. El have any instructions?"
"Send some people to Marine Headquarters."
El accepted the Devil Fruits but had no intention of going himself.
Instead, he planned to send some people to Marine Headquarters to see if they could save Shiki.
Of course, the answer was definitely no.
However, since he had accepted the Devil Fruits, he had to give these pirates some explanation.
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