"Damn it…"
Momousagi and Sambidi had only taken a few steps when their hearts tightened.
Looking at the ANBU members, whose outfits were nearly identical, their expressions changed drastically.
"Mr. Arthur, what is the meaning of this?"
Momousagi turned around.
She still wore a smile—but now it carried a trace of coldness and unease.
At that moment she realized something.
The Marines' understanding of Arthur had been far too shallow.
From the moment they stepped into the Zephir Kingdom, the situation had spiraled completely out of her control.
She felt both anger and shock at Arthur's arrogance—
Yet beneath it all, a faint unease lingered.
Things seemed to be unfolding exactly as Vice Admiral Tsuru had predicted…
"No particular meaning."
Arthur leaned casually against the sofa, smiling faintly.
"It's rare for distinguished Marine officers to visit the Zephir Kingdom."
"If you leave in such a hurry… wouldn't that be a pity?"
"Thank you for the hospitality," Momousagi replied, her brows knitting slightly. "But we must return to Headquarters to report."
"Momousagi, there's no need to waste words with this brat!"
Sambidi finally couldn't hold back any longer.
A powerful wave of Haki burst from his body.
The force exploded outward like a shockwave.
His Justice cloak billowed behind him.
He stared coldly at Arthur.
"How arrogant!"
"A mere Zephir Kingdom thinks it can overturn the world?"
"If Headquarters weren't interested in the secrets you carry, today wouldn't be just me standing here."
"It would be an entire fleet!"
"Oh?"
Arthur raised an eyebrow, amusement flickering in his gaze.
"The secrets you speak of…"
"Are you referring to my Ninja Assassination Unit?"
"Or my own abilities?"
"Vice Admiral Sambidi, please don't act yet—"
Seeing Sambidi ready to move, Momousagi quickly tried to stop him.
But Sambidi's eyes were cold.
"Look around you."
He glanced sharply at the surrounding ANBU members.
"Do you still not understand?"
"This brat never intended to negotiate from the start!"
Momousagi fell silent.
She glanced toward Arthur, who still sat there smiling calmly.
Then she sighed softly.
A moment later—
Her expression changed.
Her right hand slowly rested on the hilt of her sword.
"Mr. Arthur…"
"To be honest, we had no intention of fighting you."
As she spoke, she slowly drew her blade.
The moment the sword left its sheath—
Her delicate appearance vanished.
In its place rose a cold, razor-sharp aura.
A powerful sword intent surged from her body.
She stared straight at Arthur.
"But now it seems…"
"A battle is unavoidable."
"Oh? Quite the momentum."
Arthur remained completely calm.
A faint smile rested on his lips.
Then he waved his hand.
"Attack."
"Take them down."
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The instant Arthur finished speaking—
Nearly forty ANBU operatives moved simultaneously.
They shot forward like arrows released from bows.
Their speed was terrifying.
In the blink of an eye, they had already surrounded Momousagi and Sambidi.
Kunai and short blades flashed as they struck toward vital points.
"So fast…"
Momousagi's eyes sharpened.
Haki instantly coated her blade.
Her sword transformed into a storm of afterimages as she slashed outward in every direction.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
Sparks erupted.
Metal clashed violently.
Momousagi successfully blocked every incoming attack.
The sheer force even sent several ANBU flying backward.
Beside her—
Sambidi's performance was even more shocking.
"Iron Body!"
He roared.
His muscles instantly tightened.
His body became like a steel fortress.
Kunai stabbed.
Short blades slashed.
But all they produced were metallic ringing sounds.
Through his torn clothing, his skin remained completely unharmed.
"GET LOST!!!"
Sambidi roared.
His body trembled violently.
A massive surge of Haki exploded outward.
CLANG! CLANG! CRACK!
In an instant—
All the kunai and blades shattered.
The surrounding ANBU were forced back by the overwhelming force.
Arthur quietly observed the brief clash.
As expected…
Even with many ANBU together, pure taijutsu isn't enough to defeat a Marine Vice Admiral… or even a Rear Admiral.
The physical strength of people in this world is truly terrifying.
If only Might Guy were part of the ANBU…
He analyzed calmly in his mind.
Suddenly—
"Momousagi! Hold them off!"
"I'll deal with that brat!"
Sambidi shouted.
"Understood!"
Momousagi swung her blade, unleashing countless sword shadows that blocked every ANBU attack without even turning around.
Seeing this—
Sambidi didn't hesitate.
Ignoring several ANBU charging toward him—
His figure vanished instantly.
"Soru!"
Like teleportation—
Sambidi appeared directly in front of Arthur.
His massive frame radiated terrifying pressure.
His cold eyes locked onto Arthur.
"Finger Pistol!"
Without a word—
He thrust a finger toward Arthur's head with explosive force.
In an instant—
His fingertip was less than 30 centimeters from Arthur's forehead.
Time seemed to freeze.
Then—
BUZZ!!!
A strange force field suddenly formed around Arthur.
Sambidi's finger felt as if it had sunk into mud.
It stopped completely—
20 centimeters from Arthur's forehead.
"This… what is—?!"
Sambidi's body trembled.
He stared in shock at Arthur's pale violet ripple-patterned eyes.
Those eyes!
It's those eyes again!!!
The next moment—
A terrifying repulsive force exploded outward.
BOOM!!!
The ground beneath Sambidi collapsed instantly.
Shockwaves blasted tables and sofas across the room.
Sambidi's feet dug deep into the floor—
Yet he could barely move.
Meanwhile—
Arthur remained seated calmly on the sofa.
Not even shifting slightly.
Veins bulged across Sambidi's arm as he struggled against the force.
His eyes were wide with disbelief.
What kind of power is this…?
Reflection?
Repulsion?
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