One Piece: The user of the Nen-Nen Fruit, who overturned the sea.

On the Ark's Proverb, Roy withdrew his gaze, a satisfied smile curving his lips.

Although there are two decent Devil Fruit users among the Seven Warlords of the Sea, they seem less important compared to the pure gold that can grant "immortality."

Roy turned his head and continued to observe the battlefield.

The Red Earl stood beside him, leaning on his cane, also watching the melee below.

"Roy," he suddenly spoke, "when are you planning to make your move?"

Roy smiled: "No rush."

"Wait for them."

Count Red raised an eyebrow: "Them?"

Roy nodded, his gaze sweeping towards the outer edge of the island.

There, the ice is spreading.

Aokiji's power has frozen the entire sea area.

On the ice, a series of black figures were rapidly approaching.

The Knights of God.

finally come.

........................

Aokiji's freezing ability completely changed the battlefield.

Click—click—click—

The ice spread at an alarming rate, turning everything in its path into ice sculptures.

Seawater, ships, and even pirates who couldn't escape were frozen on the ice, remaining in their dying struggles.

Looking down from high above, the entire "Eye of the Abyss" sea area has turned into a vast ice field.

The floating islands rest on the ice and are firmly fixed in place by the ice.

The ships that were originally drifting on the sea were all frozen.

Only a few ships reacted quickly enough to jump onto the island and escape the disaster.

"The Navy! It's the Navy!"

"Aokiji! Aokiji has frozen the sea!"

"It's over! There's no escape!"

Terrified screams rose and fell.

Those small and medium-sized pirates were completely panicked.

They had originally planned that, if they were lucky, they could steal some pure gold and run away. The boat was moored nearby, making escape easy.

What now?

The sea is completely frozen over, and the boat is frozen solid. There's no way to get anywhere!

On the ice, countless naval soldiers, led by their officers, are advancing towards the floating islands.

Sengoku stood at the bow of the flagship, his face grim. He raised his hand and said coldly:

"Advance with the entire army and tighten the encirclement."

"No one is to act rashly without my order."

"Let the pirates fight first and wear down their strength."

Akainu's body churned with magma, his eyes filled with resentment: "Fleet Admiral! Just attack! Kill all these pirates!"

Sengoku shook his head: "Making a move now would be counterproductive. Await orders!"

Akainu snorted coldly and said nothing more.

Kizaru lazily picked at his nails, saying, "Oh dear, Fleet Admiral Sengoku is right. It's too much trouble to intervene now; let them fight it out themselves."

Garp stood to the side, munching on a senbei (rice cracker), but his eyes were fixed on the direction of the floating islands.

He muttered to himself, "What on earth is that kid Roy plotting?"

Meanwhile, on the other side of the ice field.

A black warship without a flag is rapidly approaching.

At the bow of the ship, Figaland Garin stood with his hands behind his back.

Behind him, nine figures dressed in black cloaks stood silently.

The entire Knights of God are mobilized.

As Garin Sei gazed at the approaching floating islands, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"Pure gold..."

he murmured.

"This kind of thing can only belong to the World Government."

He raised his hand and waved it gently.

"Set off."

Nine figures leaped off the warship in an instant, using moon-stepping techniques to rush towards the floating islands!

Garin Sei took the lead, drawing his long sword, the blade gleaming coldly in the sunlight.

The pirate henchmen they encountered along the way were killed with a single blow before they could even react.

Blood splattered, and the corpse lay on the ice, leaving behind shocking streaks of blood.

Wherever the Knights of God passed, there was utter silence.

Those pirates who had narrowly escaped were trembling with fear, cowering in a corner, not daring to breathe.

"Then...who are those people?!"

"Monsters...they're all monsters..."

"Run! Run!"

Garin Sheng didn't even glance at them.

His gaze remained fixed on the largest floating island in front of him.

And the golden ship silhouette on the island.

Ark Maxims.

Roy.

Pure gold.

Nearly.

closer.

At the edge of the floating islands, Garin leaped up and landed on the ice.

He raised his head and looked in the direction of the Ark's Proverbs.

There, a figure stood at the bow of the ship, quietly watching him.

Thousands of meters apart, their eyes met in mid-air.

A cold smile curled at the corner of Garin's lips.

"I've found you."

With a wave of his hand, ten figures accelerated simultaneously, rushing towards the Ark Maxim!

The cadres who were still fighting along the way stopped and looked at the uninvited guests in horror.

That aura...

too strong!

Marco flapped his wings and took flight, narrowly avoiding a black figure. He looked back, his pupils suddenly contracting.

"That's... the Knights of God?!"

Joz, covered in diamonds, stared at the black figures with a solemn expression.

"What are those guys doing here?!"

Katakuri activated his Observation Haki to its fullest extent, predicting the movements of those people, his brows furrowed.

"So fast...so strong..."

Smoothie gripped her longsword tightly, her palms sweating.

Cracker immediately put away the biscuit soldiers and quietly took a few steps back.

Are you kidding me?

The Knights of God, the Celestial Dragons' strongest secret force, what are they doing here?!

Those small and medium-sized pirates were so frightened that their legs went weak.

"God...the Knights of God?!"

"It's over! It's all over!"

"Run!!!"

Some people turned and ran, but they were caught up by a black figure after only a few steps and killed with a single slash.

Blood splattered on the ice, a shocking sight.

On the Ark's Proverb, Count Red watched the charging figures, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

"It's finally here."

He leaned on his cane and slowly stood up.

"Roy, I'll go and meet them."

Roy nodded: "Be careful. That leader is not simple."

Count Red smiled slightly: "Don't worry."

He flashed and disappeared from the spot in an instant.

The next second, he appeared in mid-air, blocking the way for the Knights of God.

Garin Sheng stopped and looked at the man in front of him, dressed in a dark red suit and leaning on a cane, his brows furrowing slightly.

"The Red Earl... Baron Ryderfield."

He said coldly, "Are you going to stop me too?"

Count Red smiled slightly: "It's not easy to find a worthy opponent, how can I let this opportunity slip by?"

He drew his sword, its blade gleaming coldly in the sunlight.

"Come on, let me see just how strong the leader of the Knights of God really is."

A hint of killing intent flashed in Garin's eyes.

"court death."

With a swift movement of his longsword, he charged toward Count Red like a bolt of black lightning!

The Red Earl also made a move!

The two figures collided instantly!

clang--!!!

Swords clashed, sparks flew!

A terrifying shockwave spread wildly from the two of them! Those around them who didn't have time to dodge were instantly blown away!

Count Red and Saint Garin both took several steps back to steady themselves.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing seriousness in each other's eyes.

Garin felt a slight chill.

That old fellow truly lives up to his reputation.

The Red Earl laughed.

"Interesting." He licked his lips. "It's been a long time since I've encountered an opponent like this."

Behind him, a pair of blood-red bat wings suddenly unfolded!

Those wings were several meters long, blood red in color, and emitted an eerie light.

Red Earl flapped his wings and transformed into a streak of blood-red light, charging towards Garin Saint!

Garin Sheng snorted coldly and charged forward with his longsword!

The two clashed again!