Outcome…
The mastermind behind the Konoha Pirates appeared right in front of him!
"!!!"
Bartolomew Kuma felt even more shocked!
Compared to Vegapunk's understanding, Bartolomew Kuma knew Akihara Kagura more specifically. He had witnessed firsthand the terrifying power of the Konoha Pirates on Sky Island; the monsters on that ship were acknowledged by the Revolutionary Army Leader Monkey D. Dragon to be far superior!
Similarly…
The man standing behind the Konoha Pirates…
Being able to make those monsters bow and admit in front of the whole world that this man is their Leader, how terrifying must this man be!
Of course…
What surprised Bartolomew Kuma the most was…
The fact that this person was merely a Navy Vice Admiral who had just recently gained fame on the seas… Kuma was not the only one surprised; probably everyone on the sea would be astonished!
"What an astonishing identity…"
Bartolomew Kuma clasped the Bible tightly in his hand, calmly closed his eyes, then opened them again suddenly, and in a deep voice asked, "We have learned of your identity, which is something we were not supposed to know… How does Your Excellency plan to deal with us?"
"What do you think?"
Akihara Kagura's body leaned back slightly, and the vine chair grew again to support his back. He rested his chin on the back of his hand, speaking with interest, "How about killing you all? It's the simplest way to handle it, isn't it?"
"!!!"
Vegapunk was startled, his fingers instinctively wanted to search for his emergency button, but this isn't his lab!
No matter how many life-saving methods Vegapunk prepared for himself, in this space wholly controlled by Akihara Kagura, they are useless!
"Sounds terrifying indeed…"
Kizaru quickly raised his hands, assuming a surrendering posture, with a laughing tone began, "I have always been one to follow orders!"
Kizaru narrowed his eyes slowly and secretly glanced at Akihara Kagura, continuing sluggishly, "Even if today by great fortune we learn Admiral Kagura's true identity, I definitely wouldn't leak it; surely a fault not deserving of death..."
"Old man Kizaru!"
"You shouldn't surrender so quickly!"
Sentomaru seemed somewhat dissatisfied looking at Kizaru, as he always greatly respected him. Why does this old man always choose to surrender to the enemy!
"Everyone here is innocent…"
Bartolomew Kuma extended his palm, the meatball in his palm seemed somewhat adorable, somewhat contrary to his title as a Tyrant.
Bartolomew Kuma gazed at Akihara Kagura, speaking solemnly, "If Your Excellency is a true power, what should be done is changing this world, rescuing humanity from harm!"
"Changing a world is very difficult..."
Akihara Kagura tilted his head, sighed deeply, "In comparison, breaking a world and recreating it anew might be more convenient..."
"..."
Bartolomew Kuma's heart trembled.
Such words…
Could be said so casually!
What does this god-like person take this world for!
"Let's not speak such terrifying words anymore..."
Kizaru looked at Akihara Kagura, laughing, "If Admiral Kagura truly wanted to destroy the world, wouldn't it have been done long ago?"
Kizaru would not believe that.
Being a Navy himself, Kizaru knows some things about Akihara Kagura; his consistent behavior shows he isn't someone who kills innocent people indiscriminately.
After all, even Admiral Sengoku thinks Akihara Kagura's actions often appear too soft-hearted, once wanting to transfer Akihara Kagura to Akainu's side, hoping Akainu would teach him to become more ruthless and cold for the greater good...
Now it seems…
Indeed Akihara Kagura has some fun interactions with humanity.
Nonetheless, given the Heavenly Celestial Dragon's cruelty on these seas, Akihara Kagura has witnessed many worldly impurities yet still walks the seas as Navy; surely he wouldn't have thoughts of casually destroying the world.
Akihara Kagura's eyes landed on Kizaru, seemingly jestingly spoke, "Speculating about someone's thoughts and sharing them with others may displease that person, especially if that person is your Supervisor..."
"Because it's too terrifying..."
Kizaru's smile remained, his body slowly retreated a step, continuing, "At least give us a chance to survive?"
"Then let's see your value..."
Akihara Kagura's gaze falls on Vegapunk, softly speaking, "Originally I'd planned to use Mr. Vegapunk's scientific transformation to expose my abilities a bit more so they could at least fight those monsters at sea..."
"Then it's a perfect match!"
"Mr. Vegapunk definitely holds value!"
Kizaru's mouth curled into a smile at once; seemingly seeing the hope for survival for his group, he understood Akihara Kagura's meaning immediately.
After Kizaru finished talking, he looked at Vegapunk and others, actively introducing their identities and uses, "I heard Konoha Pirates also have a scientific group, Dr. Vegapunk surely has much in common language with them!"
"And Sentomaru, this little rascal, has quite a tight mouth, also an excellent scientific assistant, sure he'll never leak our secrets; surely he wishes to be one of us…"