Boom, boom, boom!
Boom, boom, boom!
The brilliant golden light, imbued with Imu's will, descended!
The destructive beams falling from the sky were like a scene of an apocalyptic disaster.
However.
Just as everyone was preparing to use their various means to resist this fatal blow.
A purple arc barrier enveloped the entire Beehive Island with lightning speed.
The next second.
A terrifying strike that made heaven and earth lose their color rained down on the purple barrier standing above everyone's heads!
Boom, boom, boom!!!
Boom, boom, boom!!!
Intense explosions erupted one after another.
Everyone could clearly perceive the terrifying power contained within those golden beams of light.
But even so, they still couldn't penetrate that thin purple shield.
"W-what kind of technique is this?!"
"Reno is actually this powerful?"
"As expected of the Captain, he's awesome!"
"..."
Everyone looked up at the sky, still shaken.
The scene before them completely exceeded their understanding.
Who could have launched such a terrifying attack?
And Reno.
He had so easily blocked these despair-inducing golden beams of light.
Each one was more outrageous than the last.
Island center.
Reno gently exhaled a breath of stale air.
He unsparingly consumed the energy amethyst veins, transforming their power into a defensive barrier.
In the anime "Luo Luo Adventure Record."
Jingjing used a large amount of energy amethysts to control the Tyrannosaurus Rex to block the strongest attacks of Thunderbolt and Vanguard.
The mother flame seed's attack was undoubtedly even more terrifying.
To sustain such a massive energy shield, the consumption every second was astronomical.
Fortunately.
Reno had plenty.
The attack came quickly and left just as quickly.
After a round of bombardment, the tip of the iceberg that had revealed its sharp edge once again disappeared into the clouds.
The purple energy shield slowly dissipated.
Aside from the lingering scent of gunpowder "993" in the air, everything else was the same as before.
Not even a single stone on the entire Beehive Island had been shaken loose.
"Re-Reno!!"
With the disappearance of the destructive strike, the main conflict shifted again.
But this time.
After witnessing Reno's horrifying methods firsthand.
Everyone from the Marine, the Red Hair Pirates, and the Revolutionary Army was caught in a dilemma.
If they had harbored a glimmer of hope for victory before, now...
There was simply no possibility.
Reno shifted his gaze from the sky.
When he stormed the Holy Land, he would have to properly discipline that little Imu.
He would make her kneel and call him daddy!
But for now...
Reno looked at the three factions, who had once again gathered together.
Up to this point.
Aside from Kong and Saint Garling, no one else had died in the battle.
On the Marine side.
Momousagi and Tokikake suffered minor injuries.
The Marine Vice Admirals also carried injuries, some heavy, some light.
The three seraphim were unharmed.
Facing Reno's gaze, everyone became wary again.
They all became cautious and vigilant.
Suddenly.
As Reno instantly disappeared.
Beams of bright sword light flashed.
"Not good!!"
By the time the Marine Generals reacted, Reno had already returned to his original spot.
They frantically touched their necks.
Fortunately, they were fine.
However.
One after another, people fell from the crowd, lying in pools of blood.
Everyone was startled and quickly looked closely.
One was Tokikake, an Admiral candidate for the Marine.
One was Mad Treagar, the Treasure Hunter, one of the Shichibukai.
The other three were, surprisingly, three seraphim.
S-Hawk, S-Snake, and S-Shark!
"Reno, you bastard!"
Looking at their bodies, Momousagi was furious.
The other Marine Vice Admirals also glared at Reno, filled with righteous indignation.
"If you don't want to die, then stay here quietly."
Ignoring everyone's anger, Reno warned sharply.
"Reno, you..."
"Momousagi!!"
Momousagi still wanted to say something, but she was stopped by Vice Admiral Momonga next to her.
He shook his head.
Momousagi stomped her foot in anger, but in the end, she could only give up.
Reno shifted his gaze to the area where the Red Hair Pirates were located.
"Shanks, you are Uta's father, I don't want to kill you."
"But the Celestial Dragons commit heinous acts and are utterly wicked, so your father and brother deserve to die!!"
Reno's words were precise and impactful.
Shanks' face was grim, his killing intent undiminished.
Indeed, what Reno said was true, but with their blood ties, how could he just laugh it off.
As if nothing had happened.
"Reno..."
"Father."
Just then, Uta's voice rang out from above.
Shanks looked up and saw Uta on the island.
A gentle smile reappeared on his face, and his voice softened.
"Uta."
It had been many years since he had heard Uta call him Father.
"Uta, why are you here..."
"Father, please stop, Reno is not a bad person."
Shanks's question was interrupted.
Uta shook her head, earnestly advising him.
Shanks was stunned.
He fell silent, his gaze complex as he watched Uta.
The other members of the Red Hair Pirates remained on high alert.
They had already prepared for the worst.
No matter what decision Shanks made, they would follow him to the death.
After a while.
Shanks sighed with relief, and the powerful aura that had gathered around him dissipated like a flood.
He was a Celestial Dragon himself; how could he not know the true nature of the Celestial Dragons?
If not for that.
Back in the East Blue, he wouldn't have severed an arm in that manner to break free from Imu's control.
"Uta, come here."
Shanks sheathed his sword and waved to Uta.
Uta smiled brightly and skipped towards Shanks.
She knew.
Father had made his choice.
As Shanks sheathed his sword, the other Red Hair Pirate Crew members, including Benn Beckman, instinctively withdrew their auras.
Reno nodded in satisfaction at the sight.
Perhaps it was out of guilt towards Uta, or perhaps it was his love for Uta.
Whatever the reason, Shanks's decision was one he was happy to see.
Then there was only one thing left.
Reno narrowed his eyes, and an undisguised killing intent flashed in his long, narrow pupils.
His gaze fixed on the final area.
That was where the Revolutionary Army was located!
Revolutionary Army Leader Dragon.
Chief of Staff Sabo.
"East Army" Commander Betty.
Marco the Phoenix, Diamond Jozu, and Flower Sword Vista.
The six of them were staring at him with murderous intent.
Their expressions grew even darker.
Because when Reno looked at them, his killing intent had not diminished in the slightest.
This meant that Reno had never intended to let them go from beginning to end.
"Oars the Devil, Loki, King, Queen the Plague, Jack, Bartholomew Kuma, Gekko Moria, Page One, Sasaki, Whos Who, and Numbers!"
"Captain!!"
"Captain!!"
"At your command!"
""
At Reno's command, everyone responded in unison.
Loud shouts echoed throughout Hachinosu Island.
"Kill them!!"
Reno pointed his finger at everyone except Betty.
"Kill!!"
Loki charged forward.
Unable to kill Shanks, he was now extremely annoyed.
But he could not disobey Reno's orders.
He could only redirect his anger and vent all his fury on Dragon.
As the Revolutionary Army Leader and a mysterious top-tier powerhouse on the high seas.
Dragon received special attention from everyone.
Oars the Devil, Loki, King, and Bartholomew Kuma, four top-tier powerhouses, ganged up on him without any sense of honor.
Dragon's face was extremely dark.
He was taking a beating the entire time, with no power to resist whatsoever.
Sabo's situation was no better than his.
Facing Queen the Plague and Jack, two ancient beasts, simultaneously, his defense became increasingly difficult.
As for the others.
Marco the Phoenix VS Sasaki + Gekko Moria!
Flower Sword Vista VS Whos Who!
Diamond Jozu VS Page One + ten Numbers!
The situation was completely one-sided.
Unless a powerhouse took over a body, the Revolutionary Army had no chance of turning the tide.
Reno withdrew his gaze, satisfied.
Let Loki and the others play with these guys here.
No matter how formidable Dragon's strength, facing four top-tier powerhouses simultaneously, he could only suffer defeat.
He now wanted to take all the girls to Mary Geoise and thoroughly spank Imu's backside.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!!
Consecutive teleports!
By the time Momousagi, Hibari, Kujaku, and Betty reacted, they were already by Reno's side.
"Ah!!"
"Ah!!!"
""
The sharp sonic boom almost shattered Reno's eardrums.
"Too noisy."
He glared, quickly imprinting a Slave Mark in the minds of the four women.
The world finally fell silent.
Just then.
The luxurious airship and two islands slowly descended from high above.
"Admiral Aokiji!!"
"Admiral Sakazuki!"
Looking at the two weak figures on the islands, the Marine Vice Admirals cried out anxiously.
"They won't die."
"All of you, behave yourselves."
Kalifa successively pulled out several Sea Stone handcuffs, locking up all the Marine Vice Admirals who were Devil Fruit Users.
Then she threw them onto the island where Aokiji and Akainu were.
The others dared not speak out, though they were angry.
Under Reno's powerful aura, they could only endure.
Of course.
The most important reason was...
Reno had no killing intent towards them.
"Shanks, I'm going to Mary Geoise now. Come along."
Reno slowly spoke, interrupting the emotional moment between father and daughter.
Shanks slowly looked up, his expression subtle.
Holy Land Mary Geoise...
Had Reno really reached this point?
Was it that the other party was too arrogant, or did he truly possess the strength to contend with the world ruler, whom even he feared?
Imu-sama!
"Let's go."
Shanks held Uta's small hand and, leading the Red Hair Pirate Crew members, slowly stepped onto another island.
In reality.
He just wanted to be with Uta now and didn't want to go anywhere.
But Reno's tone was not a discussion but a notification.
All members of the Red Hair Pirates, the non-Devil Fruit Users among the Marine Vice Admirals, Morgans's news team, and Nami and others all stepped onto the other island.
Shanks glanced at Gerd and Robin beside him, sighing softly.
Clearly.
Reno did not trust them.
Once everyone was on the island, Kalifa manipulated the island to ascend into the sky, then flew towards the Holy Land.
At the same time.
Reno brought Momousagi, Hibari, Kujaku, and Betty, the four women, to the airship.
He stood on the deck, looking down at the warring parties, and declared loudly:
"Dragon, good luck!!"
Boom!!
The spaceship broke the sound barrier and vanished with a whoosh.
On Beehive Island, Dragon and Sabo's curses echoed one after another.
Back on the spaceship.
Reno didn't exchange pleasantries with The girls; he immediately told Momousagi and the other three women to take a bath.
There were still a few hours' journey to the Holy Land.
Calculated by the flow rate inside the Time Room, it would be at least a day.
Enough for him to have a good time.
But before that...
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully recruiting crew member Momousagi. Would you like to claim your reward?]
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully recruiting crew member Betty. Would you like to claim your reward?]
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully recruiting crew member Hibari. Would you like to claim your reward?]
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully recruiting crew member Kujaku. Would you like to claim your reward?]
"Claim them immediately," Reno responded.
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully receiving the reward - Night Bat Regiment!]
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully receiving the reward - a piece of information from the Heavens!]
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully receiving the reward - Dragon Talisman!]
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully receiving the reward - Ox Talisman!]
Reno looked at them one by one.
Night Bat Regiment: One of the Nine Shadow Armies!
It is the only combat unit among the Nine Armies that truly possesses flight capabilities.
Night Bat members possess both long-range lightwave bombardment and high-speed close combat abilities, but their defense is relatively weak.
They are incorporeal and can be countered by Haki.
Their loyalty to the Host is maxed out.
There is no limit to the number that can be summoned.
Another Shadow Army.
Reno's heart was calm.
With a thought, he summoned a Night Bat.
A dark purple figure appeared before him.
The Night Bat soldier in front of him basically maintained a humanoid form, with black bat wings on its back that were wider than its outstretched arms, and its limbs retained human-like features.
"Not bad."
Reno nodded expressionlessly.
These Shadow Armies would play a crucial role in his future rule.
Most importantly...
These guys were one hundred percent loyal.
A piece of information from the Heavens:
The Host can ask any one question and will receive the answer to that question.
Reno stroked his chin, falling into thought.
He didn't seem to have anything he wanted to ask.
He would put it away and use it later.
Dragon Talisman.
Source: One of the Twelve Talismans from the anime "Jackie Chan Adventures."
The original talisman of the Fire Demon "Shendu," capable of shooting destructive fiery flames.
It features high destructiveness and long-range attack capabilities.
"Average 4.8."
Reno gave a simple evaluation.
Among the Twelve Talismans, the Dragon Talisman could only rank in the middle.
Ox Talisman!
Source: One of the Twelve Talismans from the anime "Jackie Chan Adventures."
A talisman representing strength, it can grant the user immense power.
It can bestow the user with super strength, allowing them to smash rocks with bare hands and lift heavy objects.
The stronger the wielder's own strength, the more powerful the Ox Talisman's strength can be unleashed, with no upper limit.
"Hmm??"
Reno's eyes suddenly lit up.
How did he feel that the Ox Talisman was even more awesome than the Dragon Talisman?
Immense power was indeed nothing.
The key was that the Ox Talisman's power had no upper limit.
If Oars the Devil or Loki used it, the power of a single punch...
Wouldn't it be comparable to Elizabello II's King Punch after a day of warm-up?!
After he took down Imu and everything settled down...
He would have to properly study this Ox Talisman.
After confirming there were no omissions, Reno put all the rewards into the system.
Almost at the same moment.
The four women, wrapped in bath towels, cautiously peeked their heads in from outside the door.
Just now, they were still shouting and screaming at Reno.
But now...
"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and come over!"
Reno feigned anger.
In reality...
The youthful vitality of Kujaku and Hibari.
The seductive charm of Momousagi.
The uninhibited wildness of Betty.
The four women, each with their own unique characteristics, had already made him unable to resist.
Seeing Reno's displeased tone, the four women dared not hesitate and quickly ran in.
The innocent Kujaku and Hibari were still standing there in a daze.
Momousagi and Betty, the two older sisters, had already started setting an example for them.
Seeing the two of them eagerly licking ***, Kujaku and Hibari immediately froze in place.
Reno's lips curved into a satisfied arc, and he smiled slightly, saying, "Learn well!"
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