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

An invisible pressure swept across the entire area like a tsunami, causing naval soldiers to faint in droves wherever it passed.

Brigadier General Marcus gritted his teeth and persevered. As a brigadier general, he had a certain willpower and could still barely stand.

But ninety percent of the soldiers behind him had already fallen.

"Damn it, is this the domineering aura of a sea emperor?"

Marcus knelt on one knee, using his knife for support.

Now he finally understood why the navy needed an order to declare war on the Emperor of the Sea.

Otherwise, the ordinary navy would be a complete waste!

"Is this Conqueror's Haki?"

Zoro couldn't help but marvel, "It's gotten to this point after two years."

The pirates watching were still conscious, observing this scene.

"This is the real Straw Hat Pirates."

"The title of 'Sea Emperor' is truly fitting."

"It's ridiculous that we were fooled by those imposters."

"If anyone ever says that Straw Hat Puppy got to where he is today because of luck, I'll be the first to beat him up!"

Chapter 428 Everyone Gathers, Enel's Terrifying Memories

They watched as the Straw Hat Pirates' three main fighters left right before their eyes.

Brigadier General Marcus barely managed to stand up, his trembling body supported by his knife, cold sweat soaking through his navy coat.

His legs were still trembling uncontrollably.

Even in the New World, he was no nobody, but before the Emperor of the Sea, he was like an ant.

He even had a feeling that Straw Hat Luffy hadn't used his full strength at all!

If that man had truly unleashed his Conqueror's Haki without reservation, he, a mere commodore, would probably have collapsed to the ground along with the unconscious naval soldiers around him long ago.

Even Sentomaru, the captain of the Marine Headquarters Science Unit, a powerful figure known for his defensive prowess, was knocked to the ground by two punches from Straw Hat Luffy and remains unconscious to this day.

Marcus knew his own limitations; he was by no means stronger than Sentomaru.

Why show mercy?

Marcus looked around at the naval forces that were gradually arriving to provide support.

Hundreds of soldiers are assembling, artillery is being reloaded, and the remains of pacifists are scattered everywhere, some still sparking.

"Brigadier General Marcus!"

A major ran over and saluted. "The pursuit force is assembled. Shall we continue the pursuit?"

Marcus shook his head, his voice hoarse: "Stop."

The major was stunned: "But Fleet Admiral Akainu's order was to pursue them."

"I said stop."

Marcus repeated, “Look around you.”

He pointed to the wreckage of the pacifists who had been destroyed in a single blow.

Each of these latest PX-5s is equivalent to the combined strength of three rear admirals from the Navy Headquarters, and costs hundreds of millions of Berries.

They were dismantled like toys in front of the Straw Hat crew.

"What do you think we can do up there?"

Marcus smiled wryly, "Ten seconds? Or twenty seconds?"

The major remained silent.

The surrounding soldiers also lowered their heads.

They weren't cowards, but what they had just witnessed was too shocking. Luffy knocked them down with a single blow, and the green-haired swordsman and the blond chef each destroyed a weapon of war with just one move.

Facing a true emperor of the sea, these marines are just there to make up the numbers. Even the powerful Pacifistas were defeated in one move by the Straw Hat crew. What can they do?

"But the generals are on their way,"

Another colonel said hesitantly, "Maybe we can if we can hold them off."

What should we use to mop it?

Marcus interrupted him, "Worth it? Sure, but is it worth it? To send hundreds of sailors to their deaths just to buy a few minutes of time?"

He didn't want his men to die.

"Pass on my order: all troops cease pursuit and switch to rescue and alert status. Prioritize the treatment of the wounded and maintain order in the Sabaody Archipelago. Leave the Straw Hat crew to the Admirals."

"Yes!"

The officers around him, though unwilling, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Just then, the Den Den Mushi on Marcus rang.

Brub brub brub.

Marcus's eyelids twitched; he had a bad feeling.

He slowly took out a Den Den Mushi and answered the call.

"Brigadier General Marcus!"

The stern voice coming from the other end of the Den Den Mushi was that of a Vice Admiral from the Navy Headquarters, a member of the Sakazuki faction known for his tough, hawkish style.

"Why did you stop the pursuit?! Fleet Admiral Akainu's order is to stop the Straw Hat crew from setting sail at all costs!"

"Your Excellency Lieutenant General, the disparity in strength between the enemy and ourselves is too great. Forcing a pursuit will only result in unnecessary casualties."

"I don't need to hear excuses! This is war! Marcus! So what if we're the Emperor of the Sea? Will the navy back down just because the enemy is strong?!"

"But what about the soldiers' lives?"

"A soldier's life exists for justice. I now order you to immediately lead all available forces, including the Seraphim troops, to continue the pursuit! The Straw Hat crew must be held back until the Admirals arrive!"

Marcus gritted his teeth and offered a few words of explanation.

All twenty of the latest Pacifista units have now completely lost their ability to continue fighting, and Sentomaru, the captain, is unconscious.

Continuing the pursuit will only increase casualties!

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

"Brigadier General Marcus, you are dismissed from your post. From this moment forward, you are relieved of all command authority."

Marcus opened his mouth.

Who is the highest-ranking military officer around you?

"Yes, it's me, Colonel Calvin from headquarters!" A colonel couldn't hide his excitement.

"Very well, Colonel Calvin, I hereby appoint you as interim commander, replacing Brigadier General Marcus. Your first task is to lead all forces, including the Seraphim, in pursuit of the Straw Hat Pirates! You must hold them off!"

"Yes, Your Excellency General!"

Colonel Calvin stood up straight and spoke in a loud voice.

The Den Den Mushi (transparent telephone snippet) hung up.

Marcus looked at the Den Den Mushi in his hand and gave a wry smile.

After Akainu became Fleet Admiral, this is the consequence of the Navy questioning orders from superiors.

But Calvin didn't care about all that.

"All units, listen up! Reorganize and pursue the Straw Hat Pirates. Target: GR Coast 67!"

"Yes!"

Calvin quickly walked to the spot where Sentomaru had fainted, where four unusual figures stood.

It is a Seraphim.

S-Snake Woman, S-Hawk Eye, S-Big Bear, S-Shark.

Calvin, beaming with pride, declared, "Seraphim troops, heed my command! Follow me in pursuit of the Straw Hat crew!"

The four seraphim did not react.

S-Snake Woman tossed her long silver hair, glanced at Calvin, and said coldly, "I have not received any orders."

Her voice had a peculiar charm that instantly made the surrounding naval soldiers blush and their hearts race.

So, so cute!

Even though she was just a man-made weapon, her appearance and demeanor were exactly the same as the real Pirate Empress!

Calvin was momentarily dazed, but he quickly shook his head, suppressing the trembling in his heart.

What he wants is promotion and wealth, a career in government, not women!

If we can hold off the Straw Hat crew today and wait for the admirals to arrive so we can capture or severely damage them, then the brigadier general, or even the major general rank, that I've always dreamed of will not be far off!

"Didn't Captain Sentomaru give you any orders before he fainted?"

S-Snake Woman didn't even bother to look at him.

"Then I now command you as the temporary commander!"

Calvin raised his voice, "Pursuing the Straw Hat crew is an order personally given by Fleet Admiral Akainu!"

As if triggered by a keyword, upon hearing Calvin's intention to pursue the Straw Hat crew, S-Snake Woman extended her slender finger and gently touched her lips:

"How dare you order me around?"

The next moment, a pink heart-shaped beam of light shot from her fingertip and instantly struck Calvin.

"Kiss Gun!"