Seeing this, the two men fell silent, their expressions turning serious.
As members of the Marines, they never feared pirates nor shied away from battle.
Yet, what left them somewhat astonished was that Admiral Kizaru, who usually preferred to slack off and would vanish the moment work hours ended, was actually showing such initiative this time.
It was truly unbelievable!
Though filled with doubt and curiosity, the two men had no hesitation about Roy's decision.
The reason was simple: Roy possessed strength on par with a monster.
After all, Roy was the youngest Admiral in the Marines!
As for how his strength compared to the slightly older Aokiji and Akainu, they wouldn't dare to judge lightly.
However, one thing was certain: Roy's power was undeniably formidable, which was the sole standard for becoming an Admiral—representing the pinnacle of combat strength for the Marines and even the entire World Government.
At that moment, Roy was watching the lively discussions in the group, his gaze fixed on the prominent live-stream button in the upper right corner of the screen. It turned out he had started a live broadcast!
Points were slowly increasing bit by bit. It wasn't hard to imagine that once the war officially began, his points would skyrocket.
With points to support him, traveling to other worlds would become possible.
[So this is war?]At this moment, Tanjiro's eyes were wide open, his face full of shock as he stared intently at Roy's figure on the live-stream screen, his heart filled with disbelief and intense curiosity.
Just hearing the titles mentioned in the broadcast—Admiral, Fleet Admiral, Emperor of the Sea—had already given him an unprecedented shock.
Looking at the massive, well-equipped warships, their majestic and spectacular sight was staggering. Such a display clearly signaled that a thrilling battle was about to erupt.
Thinking of this, Tanjiro grew even more curious about just how powerful the big shots in this group really were.
Just then, a message from Haibara Ai suddenly popped up: [Be careful.]
Though only two words, they seemed to carry a hint of concern.
Meanwhile, far away in Konoha Village, Uchiha Sasuke had also temporarily halted his rigorous training. He, too, was captivated by this impending battle, eager to witness the strength of the big shot Kizaru, hoping to broaden his horizons and gain insight.
"If only I could be as strong as him," Uchiha Sasuke couldn't help but indulge in a pleasant fantasy.
At that moment, the other members of the group had all, without exception, set aside their tasks and were concentrating intently on the movements of this big shot.
As the distance between the two sides gradually closed, a tense and oppressive atmosphere began to permeate the once calm sea. Even the group members watching the scene through the live broadcast could clearly feel the intangible pressure approaching.
Finally, amid the tense anticipation of everyone watching, Roy, who had maintained astonishing composure, made a move.
The air was thick with a sense of impending power, making everyone's heartbeat unconsciously quicken.
"I'll go ahead and greet them." Roy's lips curled into a relaxed smile, and he waved his hand lightly. Yet his words struck like thunder in the ears of the two Vice Admirals, leaving them momentarily stunned.
"How can you—" one Vice Admiral began, but his words were cut short by the sight before him.
Roy's figure suddenly blurred, as if enveloped by some mysterious force. Then, his entire form dissolved into specks of golden light particles, dazzling and brilliant, like the sun itself.
This was a stunning display of his power as a Glint-Glint Fruit user. As his ability activated, Roy's figure transformed into a radiant light trail, streaking across the sky at an unbelievable speed toward Whole Cake Island, where the Big Mom Pirates were entrenched, leaving behind a series of dazzling afterimages.
"How can we let Admiral Kizaru face them alone!" Vice Admiral Doberman's expression instantly turned grim, his voice filled with undeniable urgency.
Even with Roy's extraordinary speed and strength, confronting a behemoth like the Big Mom Pirates was no easy task.
"Full speed ahead!" On the other side, Vice Admiral Momonga issued the order without hesitation, his voice firm, reflecting a decisiveness that brooked no delay.
He understood that every second counted now. Only by reaching the battlefield as quickly as possible could they provide Roy with the necessary support and jointly resist the pirate assault.
With Vice Admiral Momonga's command, the entire fleet seemed infused with an invisible power. Cannons roared, sails crossed, and they sped at full throttle toward Whole Cake Island.
The curtain of war had quietly risen amidst tension and anticipation.
Meanwhile, in a certain sea area in front of Whole Cake Island, Katakuri was leading a group of Big Mom Pirates' executives rushing over.
Their fleet carried an indescribable sense of oppression, as if even the air trembled around them.
"Haha, time to kill more of those World Government dogs again," Charlotte Daifuku's sinister laughter echoed through the group, his eyes gleaming with eagerness for battle.
"How reckless. The honor of the Big Mom Pirates is not to be insulted," Charlotte Oven responded in a steadier tone, his eyes revealing a firm resolve to defend the crew's honor against any doubt.
Katakuri, as always, remained calm and composed, his deep gaze seeming to see through everything.
The eldest son, Charlotte Perospero, was also among them. As the crew's strategist, he surveyed the situation with confidence, already calculating various countermeasures in his mind.
In his view, with so much high-level combat power assembled, failure was nearly impossible for this operation.
However, just when everything seemed under control, Katakuri's expression suddenly changed. His brows furrowed tightly, and a hint of unprecedented seriousness flashed in his eyes.
Then, he abruptly rose and shouted, "Watch out!"
With his Observation Haki honed to its absolute peak, Katakuri could even briefly foresee the future.
At that moment, in his foresight, a dazzling light trail would arrive before them in a dozen or so seconds like a lightning bolt, delivering a fatal blow.
This ability belonged to none other than the Marine Admiral—Kizaru.
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