"Look at that guy!" one person pointed at Ivan, whispering to his companion.
The companion turned his head, noticing Ivan, especially the mask representing Shadow Garden on his face, and sighed helplessly:
"Another revolutionary. But we aren't really Shadow Garden, powerless to resist. This guy is going to die..."
"Yeah..." another person sighed in resignation.
Ever since Fox publicly executed three Celestial Dragons on Sabaody Archipelago a few days ago, it began to liberate people's minds, making them realize that Celestial Dragons were not gods, but mere mortals.
If a god is killed, they die!
Just like in other regions of the sea, Sabaody Archipelago, where the incident occurred, became a heavily oppressed area by the Celestial Dragons. A protest rally thus unfolded on the archipelago.
Countless people wore Shadow Garden masks, protesting against the World Government and demanding the release of forcibly abducted residents.
However, the protest ended in failure.
No admirals came to suppress it, nor did the legendary God's Knights, not even vice admirals.
Only an inconspicuous rear admiral from headquarters descended upon Sabaody Archipelago and easily quelled the protest, imprisoning countless people.
At that moment, the residents of Sabaody Archipelago realized that Fox's success was not only due to noble ideals but also to the overwhelming force that left the World Government helpless.
They had ideals, but their strength was too weak.
The weak will be beaten!
Afterward, wearing Shadow Garden masks was banned on Sabaody Archipelago, and any information about Shadow Garden was prohibited from spreading.
Even so, after the liberation of thought, some fearless individuals still stepped forward, using their lives to spread the idea of equality for all.
It seemed this person wearing the Azure Dragon mask was one of them.
But his fate was already sealed—he was about to die, to be killed by the navy, whose duty was to protect the seas and eradicate evil.
How laughable!
Sure enough, before long, a squad of marines armed with rifles surrounded Ivan.
Soon, a grim-faced marine lieutenant stepped forward, standing before Ivan and sizing him up:
"Still haven't learned your lesson. We've killed so many, yet another insect dares to jump out.
Slaves are slaves, lowlifes are lowlifes. What equality for all? It's all a joke. Take him away!"
Ivan had been puzzled by the strange looks people were giving him. When this squad of marines appeared, he immediately understood what was happening.
His tone turned serious as he questioned, "Doesn't a person even have the right to pursue freedom? Isn't wanting to live even a hope?"
Seeing this person wearing the Azure Dragon mask dare to retort, the lieutenant sneered, his voice filled with disdain and cruelty:
"Ignorant. You lowly commoners were born to serve the Celestial Dragons.
Allowing you to be slaves is already a great mercy. How dare you ask for more? Utterly greedy!"
Behind the lieutenant, the marines all stared at Ivan with mocking eyes.
They weren't incapable of distinguishing good from evil, nor did they lack an understanding of justice.
But they didn't care.
As long as they obediently followed the orders of the Celestial Dragons, their salaries would increase tenfold.
For ten times the salary, what does abandoning a little justice matter?
"Hah... I see, I understand."
Using Observation Haki, Ivan could clearly see the filthy thoughts in these marines' hearts.
He felt somewhat disappointed, and could understand, but could never forgive.
Forgetting the oath taken when joining the navy was not a capital offense, but obstructing the march of revolution was an unforgivable crime!
"Enough nonsense! Once we throw you in a cell, you'll have plenty of time to scream!" Just as the lieutenant was about to order the marines to detain Ivan, he saw Ivan gently raise a finger and swipe it forward.
At that moment, a sense of foreboding suddenly arose within him.
What happened next proved he did indeed have talent for Observation Haki.
"One Sword Style: Release!"
An invisible slash tore through the air, instantly cutting through cowardly flesh.
Swish!
Whether it was the lieutenant, whose strength was enough to easily suppress civilian protests, or the ordinary marines, they all felt their bodies lighten as their upper torsos separated from their lower halves, collapsing onto the ground.
Blood flowed everywhere, screams rose one after another, yet the residents witnessing everything showed no fear. Instead, they cheered:
"Wahhh, it's Shadow Garden!"
"Mom, I saw my idol!"
"Well done! Take out this trash!"
A smile curled beneath Ivan's mask. He waved to the many civilians, abandoning his plan to immediately leave Sabaody Archipelago and heading toward the marine branch base instead.
He would carve out a fertile land where the seeds of revolution could safely grow!
News of Ivan's appearance instantly drew the attention of the Sabaody Archipelago marine branch.
Bam bam bam!
Urgent knocking sounded at the door. Before the commodore could grant permission, a marine pushed the door open.
The next moment, a panicked scream came from inside the office: "Ahhh!"
"Hey, didn't I say never to enter while I'm 'working'? Do you have a death wish?"
The marine was shocked to find his superior holding a curvaceous, scantily clad woman in his arms. Clearly, he had come at a bad time.
In the past, he would have been thunderstruck, possibly even executed on the spot by the furious commodore.
But now, not a trace of fear remained in his heart. His entire mind was occupied by the shocking news he had just received.
Before the commodore could even draw his sword, the marine, pale-faced, cried out in alarm: "It's terrible, Commodore! Shadow Garden has returned!"
Clang!
The freshly drawn sword fell to the floor. The commodore, who had just looked ferocious, paled drastically, losing all color just like the marine.
"No! Go notify Admiral Kizaru immediately! Hurry!"
"Yes, sir!"
The marine turned to leave, but as soon as he pushed the door open, an ear-splitting explosion roared from outside.
Countless screams poured into the office from the windows. "No, please, I'm innocent!"
"I didn't arrest those lowl— those civilians! It was all the commodore! The commodore gave the orders!"
Inside the office, the commodore's face turned ashen. Without hesitation, he shoved the dancer aside and tried to flee the branch base.
However, an Observation Haki had already locked onto him.
Standing in the center of the training ground, now littered with corpses, Ivan slowly raised his right hand.
Above his palm, a massive, illusory bundle of explosives materialized with a roar, violent energy churning wildly within.
Azure Dragon, whose character abilities are the Dual-Faced Sukuna Panel and the Demolition Genius Panel.
The attack unleashed at this moment is called the Scientific Hellfire Cannon!
Boom!
An ear-splitting roar tore through the sky as a mushroom cloud covering a hundred-meter radius erupted violently, flames and shockwaves sweeping away everything in their path.
As the smoke cleared, within the Sabaody Archipelago branch base, all evil had been completely obliterated.