Gloom…
Suddenly appeared in everyone's hearts.
No one expected the Konoha Pirates to reveal a shocking secret at this time, throwing out a mastermind that sent shivers down the spine…
They even bluntly said they were just nobodies…
A group of figures capable of stirring storms at sea, driving the World Government to the brink of collapse, and even the Four Emperors of the pirates acknowledging they were not their match, turned out to be just pawns dispatched by the mastermind!
This group of monsters was already strong enough!
There are people in this world more terrifying than this group of monsters!
A person stronger than this group, wanting to redefine the destiny of this sea, holding the power to destroy the world, and even teamed up with the former Creation Goddess!
Moreover…
The other party might very well destroy the world!
They have terrifying thoughts of destruction and possess terrifying power to destroy the world!
"..."
Red-haired Shanks slowly moved his gaze, looking at Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama on the Golden Ark and others, seeing that these people did not object to Orochimaru's words, with only Uchiha Madara having a cold smile without refuting anything.
"Actually, he may not necessarily destroy the world…"
Senju Hashirama saw a group of frightened individuals, trying to offer some reassurance.
"But as long as he wishes…"
Orochimaru interrupted Senju Hashirama, smiling as he said, "Isn't it something he can do anytime? Before this world's fate is fully defined by him, we can't speculate on his true intentions…"
"..."
Senju Hashirama wasn't sure himself.
After all…
There's really too little to reference…
At least the Ninja World has faced a near-extinction crisis, who knows what fate awaits this sea, its environment seems even harsher than the Ninja World…
"..."
Shanks' expression was somewhat grim.
What Shanks cared about was not the mindset of the powerful figure Orochimaru claimed rescued the Goddess of Rabbit, but whether such a person existed!
However…
The exchange between Senju Hashirama and Orochimaru…
Seemed to confirm they were indeed tasked by someone.
Such a frighteningly powerful man…
Seems to have accepted that he is a weakling, huh?
The man hidden behind the Konoha Pirates, how terrifying must his strength be? Can he really, as Orochimaru said, destroy the Red Earth Continent with a casual strike?
Shanks could hardly conceive it.
Because he had seen Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara team up, already showing a world-destroying stance, the man supporting their actions from behind…
Just how strong…
Is that man ultimately? What kind of power does he have that makes even figures like Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara willing to be his pawns!
And that Goddess of Rabbit…
The Creation Goddess left behind in the Alabasta Twenty Kings' relics, a Creation Goddess intending to punish the world for betrayal…
All these enveloped Shanks' heart like mist, leaving him feeling increasingly heavy, unable to imagine what he ought to do…
"Shanks…"
Ben Beckman noticed the captain's anomaly, placing his hand on Shanks' shoulder: "Shanks, are you unsure about this too?"
"For the first time…"
Shanks' eyes squinted slightly, quickly recalling the information he knew, trying to find some clue, but ultimately found his mind growing more chaotic.
Shanks' mouth showed a bitter smile, as if a shadow lay across his face: "Honestly, I've always suspected the Goddess of Rabbit is a fabricated tale, always thought the two captains of the Konoha Pirates were the limits of strength I could imagine…"
"But…"
"Looking at it now…"
"There's always a taller mountain, a greater person."
Whitebeard spoke in a low voice, summarizing.
Having faced many storms at sea, once active in the previous and current eras as a Sea Emperor, his eyes also slightly squinted.
Really…
Is there something more terrifying?
The faces of the Navy present also looked somewhat grim.
Even Aokiji, who had dealings with the Konoha Pirates, and Fujitora, slightly aware of the Navy's upper echelons' collusion with the Konoha Pirates, had furrowed their brows tightly…
"This must be a joke, right?"
A Navy Commodore, accepting the facts with difficulty, gasped and shouted: "What a mess! How could anyone be more terrifying than this group of monsters!"
"Get a grip!"
Garp sharply reprimanded.
Even if the Konoha Pirates' news was astonishing, even if more terrifying enemies stood behind them, the Navy must not collapse!
"We understand your feelings."
Orochimaru's smile remained unchanged, as if he could guess the thoughts of this group: "When we first learned of that man's existence, our fear and despair surpassed yours, unfortunately, reality is reality, no matter how cruel it becomes…"
"Perhaps…"
"There's no need to despair too much…"
"You can be a bit happier…"
Orochimaru's gaze scanned everyone present, lightly laughing as he continued: "That man is still observing this world, and unless it becomes irredeemably rotten, perhaps he may move to destroy everything…"