On this day, the Celestial Dragons of Holy Land Mary Geoise once again remembered what terror meant.
Countless towering trees suddenly awakened from deep within the earth, bursting forth, their twisted, thick branches piercing through countless buildings.
The Celestial Dragon nobles, who had been enjoying themselves at lavish banquets, were terrified out of their wits by this sudden upheaval.
Amidst this chaos, Celestial Dragon Charlos Saint was tightly entwined by an unusually thick branch, which, like a living creature, continuously constricted and tightened around his body.
Several agents, horrified by the sight, tried to intervene and rescue him, but they too were bound by branches, unable to move.
"Damn it… what the hell is going on?!" Charlos Saint's voice, sharp with fear, echoed through the Holy Land.
The next moment, as the massive branch suddenly tightened its coil, Celestial Dragon Charlos Saint's body, in full view of the horrified onlookers, instantly dissolved into a horrifying cloud of blood mist, vanishing without a trace.
The agents were filled with despair; someone had actually killed a Celestial Dragon. Fortunately, the next moment, they no longer had to worry about whether they would be held accountable.
"With this Wood Release power, I'll turn this Holy Land upside down. At the same time, I'll test the true mettle of that Im."
At this moment, this so-called Hashirama Senju was, of course, a Wood Release clone disguised as Roy.
This Wood Release clone possessed astonishing independent combat ability. Although there was still a considerable gap compared to Roy's main body, the peak combat power it could unleash in a short time was enough to imitate him to some extent.
Through this clone, Roy finally realized a long-held wish.
"I've wanted to get rid of these scum Celestial Dragons for a long time. Having fulfilled that wish today, my heart is filled with immense joy."
Roy's heart was filled with satisfaction, but then he became intensely focused again.
He knew that although this Wood Release clone was powerful, it could only maintain its full-power state for a short while. Therefore, he had to race against time, using every moment to its fullest.
"Deep Forest Creation!" As Roy pressed his hands together, countless trees surged from the ground again, spreading rapidly, completely transforming the area into a dense forest.
In that moment, the trees began to rampage through Holy Land Mary Geoise, their roots breaking through the earth, their branches and leaves thrashing wildly, blotting out the sky and sun.
Roy controlled his Wood Release clone, dashing towards the heart of the Holy Land—the Pangu Castle.
That place was not only the most concentrated residence of the Celestial Dragons but also where the deepest secrets and authority of the World Government lay. Im resided deep within that mysterious palace.
As Roy's Wood Release clone advanced relentlessly, countless trees responded to his will. Their branches twisted and intertwined, forming waves of wood that pushed forward continuously.
However, an unprecedented force descended suddenly, splitting the heavens and earth. A gigantic fist, embodying ultimate power, slammed down onto the rampaging trees.
With this strike, the trees were instantly pulverized under the impact. The surging green tide was quelled by this irresistible force. The crisis in the Holy Land seemed to have been temporarily alleviated.
A figure plummeted like a meteor, landing with tremendous force—it was the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Kong.
"Hey, that was fast."
Roy couldn't help but remark. When Fisher Tiger had broken into the Holy Land, the response hadn't been this quick.
Of course, despite the remark, Roy quickly became serious again.
At the same time, Kong stood steadily before Roy. Though this old man was advanced in age, even older than Garp, he was still hale and hearty, his muscles knotted like ancient pine trees.
He slowly activated his Observation Haki, his gaze sweeping over the devastated Mary Geoise, his expression growing increasingly grim.
Amidst this silent scrutiny, he seemed to sense a subtle change, and his face drastically altered.
"Charlos Saint… was killed? This is truly terrible news."
Kong's gaze turned to Roy, his eyes showing unprecedented seriousness. The Haki surging around him was like storm clouds before a tempest, oppressive and terrifying.
"It seems I have no choice but to capture you. Otherwise, explaining this to the Five Elders will be difficult."
As his voice trailed off, Kong lunged forward like an arrow loosed from a bow, throwing a punch. His Armament Haki was condensed to its peak, the wind of his fist carrying destructive force straight at Roy.
"Deep Forest Creation!" Roy responded calmly. With a mental command, dense trees grew instantly, forming a natural barrier.
However, Kong's attack was too ferocious. The massive trees shattered under his peerless fist, ultimately turning to dust amidst a roar.
As the smoke and dust gradually cleared, Roy's figure reappeared. Unbeknownst to the onlooker, layers upon layers of wooden barriers had been set up before him. These clever defenses had blocked Kong's strike.
"A Logia user?" Kong frowned, but then a fierce killing intent rekindled in his eyes.
A Celestial Dragon had been killed—something that hadn't happened in many years. The perpetrator had to be brought to justice.
He decided to delay no further. With his next strike, he would capture this audacious fiend.
So Kong leaped into the air again. His whole body seemed ignited, power converging on his fist. A shockwave surged forth with world-destroying momentum, barraging towards Roy.
This strike was his all-out finishing move. Unless one possessed Admiral-level strength, it was virtually unstoppable.
Yet, at this critical moment of life and death, a smile curled at the corner of Roy's mouth.
"Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!"
As Roy pressed his hands together, a surge of chakra erupted.
A colossal wood dragon, so massive it blotted out the sky and exuded an awe-inspiring presence, rose into the air at his summons. Its body twisted and coiled like a true dragon descending upon the world, roaring as it met Kong's shockwave head-on.
The two clashed violently in the air. The wood dragon's body began to crack under the relentless pounding of Kong's ferocious shockwave, wood chips flying as if it would crumble at any moment.
But shockingly, the damaged parts swiftly regenerated. The wood dragon's body was restored in an instant, displaying an almost invulnerable nature.
After a fierce collision, Kong's shockwave was completely blocked by this wood dragon.
The wood dragon, having successfully repelled the attack, circled around Roy, its gaze fixed coldly on Kong.
Seeing this, Kong frowned deeply, his expression revealing gravity and surprise.
Anyone who could directly block his full-powered strike was undoubtedly formidable.
He spoke slowly, his voice tinged with curiosity and caution: "Where are you from? Are you an elite of the Revolutionary Army, or from some pirate crew?"
But before Roy could answer, an enraged voice suddenly rang out.
"Whoever he is, daring to lay hands on a Celestial Dragon is unforgivable!"
Roy looked toward the voice and saw a tall figure rapidly approaching from afar. It was Jaygarcia Saturn Saint.
Upon seeing him, Roy curled his lips into a cold sneer, a glint of mockery in his eyes: "Looks like the Five Elders can't sit still anymore. Even you've come personally?"
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