One Piece: Starting with Breathing Techniques

"He actually got away...!"

Sakazuki's face was so dark it was almost dripping with water, and his right fist, with its veins bulging, was clenched tightly.

The injuries on his body were insignificant to him, but the fact that Kiro left Mary Geoise in front of him was a disgrace he could not accept under any circumstances.

To let such a symbol of evil go unpunished would be a desecration of his commitment to justice.

Kizaru's expression was complex, his facial expressions changing several times, but in the end he didn't say anything.

He fought a life-or-death battle with Kilo six years ago and knows very well how exaggerated Kilo's growth rate is.

In just six years, his opponent has gone from being suppressed by him to now being able to easily suppress his and Akainu's combined forces.

Although they didn't use their full strength due to their current situation in Mary Geoise, Kiro was clearly holding back as well.

Kizaru still feels a chill run down his spine when he recalls the blood-soaked state Kiro activated during his last desperate counterattack.

If it weren't for his Devil Fruit ability's speed, he probably would have perished on that small island.

"..."

Lieutenant General Tsuru approached with several subordinates, his face grim, clearly indicating that he had not achieved much in battle either.

She sighed, about to speak, but then paused, looking into the distance.

Sudden.

Two familiar figures appeared from afar, instantly traversing a thousand meters to appear before the crowd.

It was none other than Sengoku and Garp, who had arrived late.

Their faces were equally gloomy.

Garp, in particular, whose usually relaxed smile was now clouded with worry, his complex eyes revealing a hint of pain.

"We lost track of the dragon just now, so we rushed over immediately."

"How's it going on your end?"

He sighed again and gestured for his adjutant to come forward and report.

"Sirs, there weren't many casualties in this operation, but..."

The adjutant looked troubled. "According to the statistics just now, 70% of the outer buildings of Mary Geoise were destroyed, 20% of the Celestial Dragons' residential area was destroyed, and the slave warehouse area was completely burned down!"

"All the slaves have been released, and now many Celestial Dragons are criticizing our Navy!"

"and……"

Looking at the shocking line on the report, the adjutant hesitated for a long time, unable to look directly at the Warring States.

"Based on current findings... six Celestial Dragons have died!"

？ ！！

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped for breath.

Zhan Guo's eyes widened, and his confident and wise general demeanor was long forgotten.

His mind went blank.

"Wait...did I hear that right??"

"You mean... six Celestial Dragons died??? Not injured???"

The naval officers present felt a chill run down their spines, and a look of shock and fear flashed in their eyes.

In the past, if even one Celestial Dragon were harmed, the Navy Admirals, who were the highest-ranking combatants on the surface, would be dispatched to strike the criminals with lightning speed.

But now, there have been six Celestial Dragons dead?!

"Who is it!?"

Sengoku suddenly rushed to his adjutant, his eyes blazing with fury, his body trembling slightly with extreme rage.

As the Fleet Admiral, he knew all too well what the deaths of the six Celestial Dragons meant.

If not handled properly, the wrath from the World Government would be unbearable for the entire Navy.

The adjutant shrank back, his voice trembling, "It's...it's Kiro!"

"After careful analysis, the fatal wounds of those Celestial Dragons all showed uniform slash marks, leading to the preliminary conclusion that they were the work of Kiro, the Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army!"

"Kilo...Kilo...Kilo again!"

"Warring States!" Warring States roared, his voice, though strained to be restrained, contained an unfathomable rage.

Several high-ranking naval officers standing nearby also fell silent, speechless in the face of this situation.

"This was a planned operation!"

Garp shook his head. "I thought that kid Ryu just happened to be passing by and we spotted him, but now it seems..."

"They probably lured us away on purpose for this operation."

"I will voluntarily take on some of the responsibility..."

Before Garp could finish speaking, a terrifying aura, vast and boundless as an abyss, suddenly entered everyone's senses.

"??!"

Everyone was stunned and quickly turned to look at the aura, only to see a strangely styled, spiky, golden-haired man.

"Grimg Saint? You've come here..."

Zhan Guo frowned, about to ask a question, but suddenly shut up the next moment.

The commander-in-chief of the Knights of God, Gringu Saint, was now acting extremely strangely.

His face, shrouded in shadow, obscured his expression; only a pair of eerie red pupils were visible, seemingly possessing a captivating and eerie magic.

The moment he saw those pupils, Sengoku felt a chill run down his spine and broke out in a cold sweat.

"My lord, you've arrived!"

He immediately led the rest of the navy, who were sweating profusely, to bow and salute, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

He realized that this wasn't the Grimg Saint he knew, but rather...

That great one who sits on the Void Throne!

Seeing the respectful and deferential attitude of everyone, Im narrowed his eyes.

"The Warring States Period..."

"You've disappointed me."

"A total of six Celestial Dragons..."

Im fell silent, and the atmosphere around him grew increasingly oppressive.

The numerous naval officers dared not utter a sound, cold sweat trickling down their noses, yet they dared not make the slightest move in front of this lord.

Even the three generals who were the strongest in terms of combat power bowed their heads to Im, their expressions complicated.

After a moment, just as someone was about to faint from the pressure, Im finally spoke again.

"I'm giving you one last chance."

"To make up for this loss..."

"If you can't do it, then replace the Fleet Admiral."

boom!

An intense pressure, almost tangible, suddenly enveloped everyone.

It seemed as if an immense pressure was crushing their spirits.

The transfer of a naval admiral, an order that would make headlines in major newspapers around the world, was described by Im as casually as a conversation after dinner.

But none of the people present thought it was a joke.

As some of the highest-ranking officers in the navy, they had heard rumors about this man to varying degrees, and the various rumors they had heard made them shudder.

One thing is certain: you absolutely must not offend this person. If you really provoke him...

No matter how high one's position or how great one's power, even a naval commander who holds a prestigious position in the eyes of the world will never see the sun rise tomorrow.

The first to be hit was sweating profusely, but dared not be negligent in the slightest and bowed his head deeply.

"Yes, sir!"

"I will do my best!"

After a few seconds of silence, the suffocatingly terrifying atmosphere suddenly dissipated.

Wow!

After staggering a few times, Gringu Saint regained his original consciousness.

He frowned as he looked at the naval officers in front of him, who were sweating profusely, as if he realized what had just happened.

After glancing at the Warring States period, his figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

Once Gringu Saint's figure had completely disappeared from sight, the numerous naval officers finally breathed a sigh of relief and began to pant heavily.

"This...this is...!?"

"Thank goodness, I thought I was going to die here..."

Sakazuki's face was gloomy, his eyes were downcast, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

Aokiji's eyes, hidden behind his sunglasses, stared intently at the spot where Gringu Saint had disappeared, his mind churning with thoughts.

"Ahem!" Sengoku walked up to the group, his expression grave. "Don't just stand there, quickly take your soldiers to clean up the battlefield."

"He, remember to organize the renovation of the buildings in Mary Geoise as soon as possible, and make sure that person is satisfied!"

"besides……"

"It's time we reassessed the Kilo threat!"