The old king's beard trembled, and his trident echoed heavily on the ground. Even the remnants of Hody Jones, who had always been hostile to humans, stared at the live broadcast with complex expressions.
At this moment, Kaido had no idea that his impulsive actions were reshaping the meaning of the title "Kaido of the Beasts" on the high seas.
And on Onigashima, King stared at the live broadcast, seeing his boss's awkward protective stance, and was also stunned. Was this still the Kaido boss he knew?
...Inside the power hall of Mary Geoise,
The Gorosei sat around a gilded and jade-inlaid round table, with live footage of the Elegia battlefield playing on their Den Den Mushi.
When they saw Akainu order the Marine fleet to retreat, the temperature in the entire hall seemed to drop by ten degrees.
"This arrogant Akainu!" Satan Saint slammed his fist on the marble tabletop, shattering it. Splintered fragments cut the cheek of a nearby attendant. "He dares to make the World Government lose face in front of the entire world!"
Saturn Saint's fingers dug deep into the armrest, and the expensive mahogany groaned under the strain: "Connect me to Akainu immediately!" His voice was squeezed out from between his teeth, "I want to hear his explanation personally!"
The video Den Den Mushi was quickly connected, and Akainu's grim face appeared in the projection.
Before he could speak, Saturn Saint stood up, leaning on his Demon Slayer staff: "Sakazuki! You dared to retreat without authorization?!"
The staff struck the ground heavily, "Even if all Marines die on Elegia, Uta must be dealt with! This is the final order!"
Akainu's pupils suddenly constricted in the image, and magma fists uncontrollably dripped onto the deck.
Kizaru, standing behind him, uncharacteristically took off his sunglasses, and Aokiji's ice chair let out a crisp cracking sound. This order meant sending tens of thousands of Marine soldiers to their deaths.
"Gorosei-sama…" Akainu's voice was terrifyingly low, "Are you sure you want to give such an order?" He deliberately emphasized the word "sama," and magma surged violently on his fists.
Satan Saint leaned directly in front of the Den Den Mushi, his wrinkled old face distorted and magnified in the projection: "Are you questioning the authority of the World Government?!"
Spittle almost seemed to pass through the phone, "Either execute the order, or be relieved of your post right now!"
The entire Marine flagship was silent. Kizaru and Aokiji both had cold expressions, and all Marine generals held their breath, awaiting the Fleet Admiral's decision.
Akainu was silent for three seconds, then suddenly sneered: "Understood."
Then he directly cut off the communication.
The moment the projection disappeared, the Marine command center erupted into chaos.
Kizaru put his sunglasses back on, his tone flippant but with a sharp edge: "Oh dear… this is troublesome, isn't it~"
Aokiji stood up directly: "I'm going to check on the wounded." His unspoken meaning was clear.
Meanwhile, on Mary Geoise, the Gorosei, whose call had been cut off, turned ashen.
Saturn Saint suddenly exploded, kicking over a priceless antique vase: "They've rebelled! Everyone has rebelled!"
Amidst flying fragments, he ferociously ordered: "I will personally go and deal with that diva!"
...Elegia,
As Akainu slowly put down the Den Den Mushi, the magma in his hand dripped onto the deck with a sizzling sound.
Kaido, carrying hassaikai, his dragon tail swaying leisurely behind him, bared his teeth in a ferocious grin: "Ugh-ho-ho-ho… Little candle boy, is this a fight?"
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