The Whitebeard Pirates and the Hundred Beast Pirates retreated simultaneously.
Because Whitebeard and the Moby Dick left together, Admiral Kizaru and Yakushi Kabuto naturally wouldn't bite into such a tough bone, so the Navy targeted the flagship of the Hundred Beast Pirates.
Previously, during the battle between Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto, they scouted that Kaido, Uzumaki Naruto, and the warships of the Hundred Beast Pirates were separated. Kabuto immediately seized the opportunity to pursue the flagship of the Hundred Beast Pirates and capture Jack the Drought.
Coincidentally, all three of the Seven Warlords of the Sea were already in position.
With one Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, one Vice Admiral known for his strategic mind, and three powerful Seven Warlords of the Sea, catching Jack the Drought was almost a given.
No one really had any reason to oppose it.
Thus, the Navy ships chased the Hundred Beast Pirates all the way until they reached a secluded island to rest when suddenly, a strange incident occurred!
"Ninpo: Four Crimson Sun Array!"
Red barrier screens suddenly spread around the island, towering thousands of meters high, making it impossible to see the top!
Just as everyone was puzzled, an arrogant and disdainful voice appeared from above, echoing across the island: "Hashirama, this type of sealing Jutsu still has its flaws..."
"Madara, stop messing around, quickly seal the cracks!"
"Hmph... Uchiha Flame Array!"
As that arrogant voice reached everyone's ears, another red barrier screen appeared in the sky, completely sealing off the island!
For an instant, the entire island was surrounded by these red barrier screens!
The Navy and the three Seven Warlords of the Sea who had just arrived and rested seemed to still be in a daze...
Admiral Kizaru scratched his head, looking up in confusion, and said: "Did I just... hear Uchiha? Was I hallucinating?"
"No."
Kabuto's expression subtly changed, shouting loudly: "That voice... seems to indeed be talking about Uchiha! Let's leave this island first!"
"Fufufufufu..."
Doflamingo nonchalantly waved his hand and laughed, saying: "No need to worry, let's rest for a while, Kabuto, I heard you have a good relationship with Ms. Tsuru, how is her health recently?"
Doflamingo's face bore a cheeky smile… though his feelings were quite complicated; he underestimated the limits of Akatsuki members after all!
Damn it...
This Yakushi Kabuto really put on quite a show!
Wasn't it Kabuto himself who set up this island's trap?
Reportedly, Kabuto applied for the help of five powerful forces to lay this trap for Admiral Kizaru, which even delayed the Art Pirates' battle with Moonlight Moriah because of this matter.
Really...
Seems unbelievably far-fetched.
"Everything needs to be done cautiously."
Kabuto looked at the lazy crowd, slightly furrowing his brow, watching as Admiral Kizaru lay resting on the ground, along with other Seven Warlords showing no interest in moving.
Kabuto pushed up his glasses and solemnly urged: "Admiral Kizaru, Kakuzu, Kisame, Doflamingo, to avoid missing the opportunity, we should leave this island immediately!"
"Feeling really sleepy..."
With a cheeky grin, Kizaru sat up, shook his head in resignation, and followed Kabuto's lead, while the other Seven Warlords followed suit.
Though Admiral Kizaru wasn't sure what was happening, he had great power within him, so he wasn't worried at all.
In fact, he thought Kabuto was making a fuss over nothing.
As for the other Seven Warlords, they were naturally even less concerned.
When the group reached the outskirts of the island, they found it completely sealed off from the ocean by the red barrier, even the water ceased to flow!
"Huh..."
Admiral Kizaru rubbed his chin, staring at the red barrier screen, and exclaimed in surprise: "What... is this all about?"
"Unclear."
Kabuto shook his head, his figure slowly stepping into shallow waters, heading towards the red barrier screen, attempting to reach out and touch it with his finger!
The next second, his finger was instantly burned!
"This is a barrier like flames..."
Kabuto's brow furrowed deeply, taking a blade to slash at the barrier, yet it showed no reaction.
Clearly, these barriers are highly resilient.
Kabuto pushed up his glasses, independently shaking his head, saying: "Impossible, I remember any island with unusual powers on the Grand Line; this island shouldn't have any surprises; nor should there be any significant person here..."
Kabuto turned to the crowd, asking: "Can anyone attempt to destroy this red barrier?"
"Let me try first!"
Hoshigaki Kisame slowly clasped his hands together, then spat out a massive stream of water towards the red barrier: "Water Release: Water Rushing Wave!"
The water hit the red barrier and unsurprisingly was immediately blocked, turning straight into steam!
"Bullet Line!"
Doflamingo casually extended a finger, shot out a Bullet Line, yet it still had no effect on the red screen.
Kakuzu's approach was noticeably more casual.
The Seven Warlords merely picked up a stone, throwing it at the red screen without using any ability, clearly just going through the motions!