The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

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1016 Aokiji and Issho, I never imagined that a man like you would make such a choice.

This gave Green Bull Wildgrass a feeling that his long-held beliefs had suddenly collapsed.

"So, who can really say for sure about something like identity?"

Da da da.

The sound of the stick striking the ground was particularly crisp, which only made Green Bull more irritable.

"So, can I take that as you're here to mock and humiliate me?!"

He glanced sideways at his old friend standing before him.

Nowadays, the enemy is the one who is compared in terms of status.

"I am not that bored, nor would I do such a thing."

Yi Xiao walked up to Huang Mu, leaning on his cane and sword. "It is you who have such thoughts, which shows that you yourself have also generated many ideas and thoughts."

"If your mind is in turmoil, your fighting ability will drop significantly."

Are those who wander aimlessly weak and frail?

Aramaki scratched his head and shook his head in annoyance. "Vice Admiral Garp often says things like that."

"I never imagined that I would become this kind of person today."

He looked at his old friend with a self-deprecating smile, then thought for a moment and ultimately decided not to unleash the terrifyingly powerful tree branch attack.

He then glanced at the two people there, Marco and Kizaru, who were practically putting on an act.

With such a clear example before him, [Green Bull] Aramaki, though he has his own beliefs, is no fool!

He will naturally take the corresponding measures to determine what is more advantageous for himself.

Moreover, with Kizaru as an example, if I were to take such action again, even if it were held accountable later, I certainly wouldn't be made the first example to be set up.

"You finally made the right choice!"

Upon seeing this scene, a smile slowly spread across Yi Xiao's face.

Is that correct? Let's hope so~~~

Huang Mu's lips twitched, and he grinned, shrugging his shoulders and letting out a helpless laugh.

"I hope this time, I made the right choice..."

Thus, the confrontation and entanglement between Yixiao and Huangmu were achieved.

This is a win-win situation for both parties.

The Revolutionary Army is missing a Marine Admiral-level combatant, especially one with a Logia-type Devil Fruit power, and one with extremely unstable elements like tree branches and plants.

It has a huge impact on the entire battlefield, with the ability to launch group attacks and exert a significant effect.

If such a powerful force were to withdraw from the battlefield, it would be very advantageous for both the Revolutionary Army and the Whitebeard Pirates.

At the same time, it's a good thing that Yixiao doesn't have to fight on such a battlefield and doesn't have to get his hands dirty with the blood of his friends and these naval soldiers.

As for Huang Mu, he had Yi Xiao by his side. Compared to the other combatants, having such an old friend by his side ensured his safety when leaving the battlefield.

On such a battlefield, even if he has the combat strength of a general, he could still fall if he is not careful.

A powerful general, the pinnacle of combat strength on the high seas?

Huang Mu couldn't help but curl his lips inwardly. Just based on his knowledge, there were countless people with such peak combat power.

The Straw Hat Pirates, the Revolutionary Army, the Whitebeard Pirates...

And then there are the formidable combat forces that might come from other places. Compared to so many powerful individuals, he still pales in comparison.

The previous naval battle at Delta Island clearly demonstrated that his combat strength was still insufficient compared to those truly top-tier fighters.

By managing to pull Yixiao away, he actually did a commendable job.

Of course, that's what Aramaki thought, but the others didn't share that view.

In particular, those who now stand at the pinnacle of the navy.

Gulu! !

The scorching hot lava spilled randomly onto the ground, creating numerous charred holes.

"To be honest, I was quite surprised when I first heard the news..."

Wearing a Marine Admiral's robe and sporting a stubble beard, [Akainu] Sakazuki stared expressionlessly at the man blocking his way.

"I never imagined that a man like you would make such a choice..."

Sakazuki said in a deep voice, "While I was somewhat surprised by your decision to leave the Navy, I can understand it; it's something you're capable of doing."

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"But after leaving the Navy, you actually chose to join the pirates..."

Tsk! !

Sakazuki's eyes gradually turned cold as molten lava rapidly circulated around his body.

"I regret it now. Back then, I didn't fight to the death to end it all..."

“Ah la la~”

Standing next to Sakazuki, Kuzan, who had also been teleported there, scratched his head upon hearing this:

"People, after all, have to make all sorts of choices."

"Whether it's the Navy or pirates, at least I don't think my current choice is wrong."

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Kuzan slowly exhaled a breath of cold air, took off his small black sunglasses, revealing a pair of serious and earnest eyes.

"Is that so? It seems you've completely sided with the forces of darkness and evil~~~"

Sakazuki's eyes turned even colder upon hearing this, even colder than the ice on Kuzan's body.

"Oh dear, is it dark?"

Kuzan glanced at his current attire: a black travel tracksuit.

"Our first mate once said that darkness is also a fundamental element in building this world, but it doesn't necessarily represent evil."

Wisps of cold air rose from the arena, and ice layers slowly spread outwards from Kuzan's feet, freezing the entire ground!

"A pirate is a pirate, and evil is evil. There is no other possibility..."

Sakazuki remained steadfast in his beliefs, as always.

"Ever since I learned that you joined the pirates, I've had this idea..."

The scorching magma engulfed his entire body, unabashedly displaying his burning killing intent!

"That will be our next meeting, and I will bury you completely!!"

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1017 A Reunion of Former Generals!! Is this your choice, Zephyr?!

[Akainu] Sakazuki, who upholds absolute justice.

Even comrades-in-arms who once fought side by side can be betrayed if they side with the pirates whom he perceives as dark and evil.

Therefore, it must be unforgivable and intolerable.

Therefore, in other high-level matchups, Kizaru and Marco, and Issho and Green Bull, the two top combatants of the Marine Headquarters, both Admiral-level experts, were just going through the motions, stalling for time as much as possible.

The main strategy is to maintain a balance of power and wait for the final outcome.

After all, no expert who has cultivated to this level is a fool.

But besides the fools, there was also a group of people with extremely firm beliefs.

Sakazuki is undoubtedly a prime example of this.

Therefore, he has completely different ideas and behaviors from the other top combatants of "Zero One Zero".

Facing Aokiji Kuzan, he truly harbored murderous intent, wanting to leave Aokiji here.

"Oh dear, do you really want to kill me?!"

Aokiji put his hands in his pockets, and his expression gradually became calm and indifferent.

"Well, although I don't intend to fight you to the death here, but..."

Click, click, click! !

Countless ice crystals coiled around and floated on his body, creating the coldest freezing air and icy damage in the world.

"Since you are so determined to kill me, I can't just remain silent."

"Otherwise, I could really collapse right here if I'm not careful~~~"

He slowly exhaled wisps of cold air, and then, expressionless, looked at Sakazuki opposite him, whose entire body was radiating an uncontrollable killing intent, and said:

"However, this time, the result is completely different from the last one!!!"

As the final words fell, the icy chill, so intense it seemed to freeze one to the bone, swept outwards like an extreme ice storm!

"Your strength..."

Sakazuki's eyes narrowed sharply. "He's gotten even stronger again?!"

When Aokiji joined the Straw Hat Pirates, Link gave him that "greeting gift".

This refers to the "Talent Potion" made from materials such as "Millennial Dragon Bone".

Even for a powerful figure like Kuzan Aokiji, who was already at the Admiral level, it still had a significant boosting effect!

One person, by taking this medicine, greatly increased their potential and enhanced their strength.

One, on the other hand, is trapped in the office all day, dealing with a variety of tedious and troublesome matters that are both mentally and physically exhausting.

There was absolutely no chance to improve their strength.

A comparison like this clearly shows the difference in quality!

A battle that once lasted ten days and ten nights might now have a different outcome and end time.

"After joining the evil camp, their strength actually increased..."

In other words, Sakazuki doesn't understand what it means to be "three times stronger when corrupted, ten times weaker when redeemed," otherwise he would have said something about it.

Just as Sakazuki and Kuzan were unleashing a hellish interplay of scorching lava and freezing ice storms...

The others also quietly moved away from the battlefield on the two sides.

Well, in other people's matches, no matter what, there is still room for survival.

However, if you are not careful around these two, you will be affected by the enormous natural power generated by their collision.

They were either swallowed by lava and left with no trace, or frozen into fragments and turned into ice crystals on the horizon.

But neither of these situations is something they want to experience.

Therefore, for the sake of their lives, the group of people quietly left this place.

This left a considerable amount of space for Aokiji and Akainu to fight.

Therefore, the earth-shattering sounds of battle immediately followed.

"Kakakaka."

The same clicking sound also came from a retired former Fleet Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, now a Grand Inspector.

"It seems the Revolutionary Army and the Whitebeard Pirates are both well-prepared this time..."

Sengoku, who was near the execution platform, smacked his lips... Hmm, it seems the execution platform no longer exists, and he is all alone.

Then, he poured all the senbei from the bag into his mouth and chewed them for a while.

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