Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

"Humph,"

Seated on the left-hand single sofa, dressed in a white, open-fronted bathrobe, bald, wearing glasses, and carrying a sword, the legal martial god, Izambaron V. Nassjuro, coldly snorted:

"So what? What the world needs is balance, not endless expansion. It's enough for the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the Four Emperors, and the Marine Headquarters to maintain a delicate balance among these three forces."

What talk of naval prestige? How dare you discuss naval prestige in front of us? What does naval prestige amount to compared to the absolute authority of the World Government?

"Anyway,"

Seated next to Piet Saint, the bald, mustachioed, and birthmark-bearing Environmental War God, Marcus Maz Saint, spoke in a hoarse voice, wearing a dark green suit.

"The lives of the Celestial Dragons are always the top priority. What's more, this time three Celestial Dragons have fallen into the hands of pirates. If we let this go unchecked and allow the pirates to successfully use the Celestial Dragons as leverage, the World Government's prestige and the Celestial Dragons' sanctity will suffer an unprecedented blow! Such incidents will likely become increasingly common in the future."

His gaze fell on a special bounty poster on the table, which was an image of Luffy in Gear 5 Nikka form.

"Moreover, this Straw Hat Boy Monkey D. Luffy is doing more and more outrageous things, just like his Devil Fruit, full of uncertainty and danger."

"The Nika Fruit has awakened."

Seated on another single sofa, dressed in a dark blue suit, with long, straight white hair and a long beard, the financial strategist Topman Vochuli Saint slowly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible apprehension.

"For the past eight hundred years, we have been trying to control this legendary fruit, but it has always managed to escape in various ways. Now, it has awakened in a brat of the D clan, which is no coincidence."

Saint Satan turned around, his gaze sweeping over his four colleagues before finally settling on the wanted poster on the table. He said in a deep voice, "However, the Celestial Dragons remain the biggest problem at present. Countless eyes around the world are watching Sabaody."

For now, protecting the Roswald family's lives is the top priority. We'll agree to the Straw Hat Pirates' terms in exchange for the Celestial Dragons.

As for other matters, they will be dealt with separately after the transaction is completed.

His meaning was clear: first, feign compliance to rescue the hostages, and then find an opportunity to completely eliminate the Straw Hat crew and reclaim the Nika Fruit.

Maz nodded: "Then let's order Sengoku to agree to the deal in the name of the Five Elders, exchanging Fire Fist Ace for the Roswald family."

The others nodded slightly, which was considered a preliminary consensus.

Although it would affect naval strategy, sacrificing the bloodline of a Pirate King is not unacceptable in the face of maintaining the absolute authority of the Celestial Dragons and the superficial prestige of the World Government.

However, just as Satan was preparing to contact Sengoku to convey this decision again.

A detached yet supremely authoritative voice suddenly rang out in the empty hall, echoing deep within the minds of the Five Elders:

"Mr's opinion."

Just a few words were enough to make the faces of the five world leaders, who were sitting or standing, change drastically.

Without any hesitation, the five of them stood up at the same time, turned towards the empty throne at the far end of the conference room, knelt on one knee, bowed their heads deeply, and were extremely respectful.

"Lord Im!" the five exclaimed in unison.

His voice carried an undisguised awe.

"Kill them all."

Im's voice rang out again.

Without a ripple.

It was as if they were talking about a trivial matter.

Saint Satan trembled, instinctively raising his head with an expression of disbelief: "But Lord Im, the Roswald family is still in their hands. If we force our way in, they might..."

He didn't finish his sentence.

A chilling will instantly enveloped him.

Without a word, but the absolute authority and a hint of displeasure contained in that will made Satan feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and cold sweat instantly soaked through his clothes.

He got it.

In Lord Im's eyes, the lives of the three Celestial Dragons, compared to upholding the absolute authority of the World Government and completely eradicating the potential threat posed by the Will of D and the Nika Fruit, are price worth sacrificing.

Allowing transactions is itself a compromise and a violation of authority.

Only by using the most ruthless and decisive means to wipe out the provocateurs along with the defiled descendants of God can we re-establish that unquestionable absolute authority!

"Yes, as you wish!"

Satan had no more questions. He lowered his head even further, his voice trembling almost imperceptibly.

That vast will receded like the tide, as if it had never existed.

The five elders remained kneeling on the ground for a long time before slowly rising to their feet. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with solemnity and a hint of fear.

Satan took a deep breath and picked up the special Den Den Mushi next to him.

"Notify Sengoku, no, contact Kizaru directly."

"Plan changed."

"You are authorized to use extraordinary measures."

"Primary objective: Ensure the complete elimination of Straw Hat Luffy and his crew, as well as all destabilizing factors within the target area."

At the same time that the Five Elders issued the order.

Chaos erupted in the Sabaody Archipelago.

Not only the Straw Hat crew, but almost all the Supernovas scattered throughout the Sabaody Archipelago witnessed the clash between Luffy and Kizaru and the subsequent negotiations.

It seems the navy has agreed to negotiations, but the situation doesn't look very optimistic.

Although the specific content was unclear, the tense atmosphere and Luffy's plan to let his crew leave first revealed one thing.

"Tsk, it seems the talks have fallen through."

Eustass Kid spat and said, "Even the Celestial Dragons can't make the Navy compromise? How much pressure is the Fleet Admiral under right now?"

His face was filled with resentment and solemnity.

From Kid's perspective, it's understandable that he's unhappy about the Straw Hat crew showing off, but he would definitely be even happier to see the Marines and Celestial Dragons get their comeuppance.

The current stagnation is making people itch with envy.

Although Kidd was arrogant, he knew that if the admirals got serious, or if more elite naval forces arrived, the situation of these so-called supernovas would be extremely dangerous.

"Captain, we should retreat," Kira calmly reminded him.

The expression behind the mask was unclear, but the tone was very serious.

the other side.

Luo pressed down on the brim of his spotted hat and said in a deep voice, "Bepo, Shaki, Pegin, prepare to evacuate. This place will soon become the eye of the storm."

"Understood, Captain!"

"Hehehe, it seems the gods don't favor this place today."

Urki, carrying his enormous pencil, also planned to retreat.

He was still grinning strangely, but his eyes were full of vigilance.

Almost out of a tacit understanding among pirates in times of crisis, several groups of people chose relatively hidden directions away from the main battlefield when they retreated.

They maintained a distance from each other, subtly conveying a sense of mutual support and risk-sharing.

This is the tacit understanding between pirates.

Pirates do clash occasionally, but if they really have to face the Marines, they'd better take them out first.

Chapter 313 The Deal Shatters, Chaos Descends

There's strength in numbers.

Moreover, they are always ready to use the other party as bait and then escape.

This is also a passive talent of pirates.

However, this fragile understanding did not last long.

Luo, who was walking at the front, stopped first and looked sharply at the corner of the street ahead.

"Hey, hey, hey, why is this guy here?"

Luo's incredulous voice rang out, cold sweat pouring down his face.

Kidd followed his gaze and saw an exceptionally tall and burly figure, dressed in a black coat and white shirt, wearing a bear-ear hat, with a blank expression, blocking their path like an iron tower.

"Bartholomew Bear!"

"It's one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea! Why is the Tyrant here?"

"What's there to be afraid of!"

Although Kid's heart tightened, his reckless nature immediately ignited his fighting spirit. "So what if he's a Shichibukai? Just fight him!"

Even so, the hearts of all the supernovas present sank.

If they encounter a vice admiral, they won't care at all; they'll just charge in headfirst.

However, when facing the established Seven Warlords of the Sea, these guys are capable of balancing the world order, which is something these Supernovas can't compare to.

Why did the Seven Warlords of the Sea become the Seven Warlords of the Sea?

They are already notorious pirates who give the World Government a major headache!

Not far away.

Vivi, Robin, and Chopper are also retreating in this direction.

Robin followed the wary gazes of the crowd, and when she saw the tall figure, her pupils contracted slightly.

"A bear? It doesn't seem like one."

Robin said in a low voice.

She had seen this Shichibukai in the Devil's Triangle. Although he and Luffy did not clash at the time, the powerful sense of oppression he exuded was even stronger than that of Moria.

It's not like it is now.

It's like having an empty shell.

Their attire, physique, and expressionless face were all exactly the same, yet there was a sense of incongruity.