Four days later.
In the Calm Belt, where the first half of the Grand Line intersects with the South Blue.
A gigantic Battle House hovered in the air, constantly flying forward.
Because time was somewhat tight, even Itachi had no choice but to go all out, using his flying ability in his Vampire Form, rushing at full speed from Minagura Island in the Calm Belt, which borders the New World and North Blue, to meet up with Onigiri and others who had already welcomed "Thunder God" Sol.
Fortunately, last time, when he beat Edward Weevil half to death, he made Onigiri send that guy to headquarters. Otherwise, he would probably have to spend a lot of time, and might even have to give up on him participating in this mission.
If that tragic and shocking injury had happened to anyone else, it would have been impossible for them to survive "six six zero" (likely a reference to a brutal injury). But this guy, relying on his abnormal recovery ability, had actually fully healed, which was simply hard to believe.
Some people's physiques are indeed somewhat incredible, like Edward Weevil. Not only was his face horribly disfigured, but even most of his teeth had fallen out. Not only did his bones heal, but his teeth also grew back.
If Marshall D. Teach were still alive, one wonders what he would think.
"I've already sensed them..."
"Thunder God" Sol stood on the bow of the ship. His Observation Haki, combined with his Rumble-Rumble Fruit ability, created a vast mental network that had already locked onto the positions of Sakazuki's fleet.
But at this moment, on the Sabaody Archipelago, it was estimated that "he" was still sightseeing.
"Three large battleships, six large escort cruisers, a total of nearly ten thousand troops, including Marine Admiral Sakazuki, and two Marine Vice Admirals, about five or six Rear Admirals..."
Gazing at the sea below, Itachi held his chest with both hands and said faintly: "If that's the case, then we just need to wait for them to leave the Calm Belt, and then we can act immediately!"
In fact, among the three Great Admirals, who represented the highest combat power of the Marines, any one of them possessed a top-tier Logia-type Devil Fruit ability.
Aokiji, with his Ice-Ice Fruit ability, could directly freeze the sea, instantly creating a frozen battlefield.
If he were to become an enemy in the future, he would undoubtedly be the most troublesome. Truthfully, Itachi naturally wanted to deal with this guy first, but he indeed wasn't completely confident he could take down Aokiji a hundred percent.
This wasn't a question of whether his side's strong individuals held an advantage. The Dark-Dark Fruit's ability wasn't invincible. He dared not be certain whether Aokiji could directly sneak around in the ice. If he truly could, then it would be impossible to keep him.
There was even less need to mention Admiral Kizaru. The speed of his Glint-Glint Fruit was too fast; no one could stop him if he wanted to leave.
In contrast, Admiral Akainu was undoubtedly the best target. Even though this guy might be the strongest among the three Admirals, he absolutely couldn't exert his full power on the high seas. The Magma-Magma Fruit's ability couldn't even directly evaporate the sea.
Once an opportunity arose, throwing the opponent into the sea meant victory was already decided. Deal with the opponent before other Admirals arrived, and the message should not be a problem.
"Hahahaha, these Marine officers, from Rear Admiral upwards, all have Life Cards in Marine Headquarters. Once something happens, it will be immediately reported, and Marine Headquarters will definitely call to confirm the situation then..."
Rubbing his chin, Onigiri gave a strange laugh: "In other words, as soon as we make a move, Marine Headquarters might immediately detect that something's wrong. How troublesome!"
"Weevil, if you dare not put in effort later, I'll directly lop you off..." Itachi turned his head, his eyes glaring directly at Weevil, who was sitting beside him, his gaze holding a hint of coldness and threat.
"Gulp! I'll go all out, just don't hit me like last time~~~"
Weevil's whole body trembled involuntarily. Cold sweat ran down his ugly, fat face. He looked at Itachi with some fear, not daring to speak.
He was almost beaten to death last time, and his injuries had just healed. He still had some lingering fear to this day, so of course he didn't dare to disobey Itachi.
"Start stealth!"
Seeing that Weevil was sensible enough, Itachi no longer had the thought of continuing to beat the opponent. He directly spoke to Hozuki. He believed that with the unforgettable "experience" from a few days ago, this guy, who needed a lesson, had already learned it deeply enough. At the very least, his memory should be fresh now.
"Yes!" Hozuki nodded. He directly activated his ability.
The entire Battle House began to become ethereal and transparent, gradually disappearing into the sky.
...
South Blue, Balandilia Sea Area.
Three large battleships and six large escort cruisers detached from the Calm Belt, slowly advancing.
"Reporting to Admiral Sakazuki, we have left the Calm Belt and officially entered the South Blue..." A Marine Rear Admiral stepped forward and reported loudly with a salute: "It's about a five-day journey until we reach the designated target location."
"Inform everyone not to be careless, increase vigilance by 0.2!"
The tall Sakazuki pressed down on his Marine cap, gazing at the undulating azure sea ahead, and said somewhat gravely.
In previous Marine actions against the Revolutionary Army, they had not encountered any surprise attacks.
"Yes!!"
No one in the entire Marine fleet noticed.
A gigantic Battle House silently hovered above them!
"Electro-magnetic signals have been shielded!"
"Then act!!!"
As Sol's words just fell, Itachi, who had already prepared, leaped up fiercely and flew directly downwards...
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