Chapter 939 Old Navy

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Sea area near Golden City

The sky was covered by a thick layer of gray clouds, revealing a suffocating gloom and depression.

The sea surface is as black as ink, like a huge piece of black silk extending into the distance, and finally merging completely with the gloomy sky at the horizon. The extreme darkness can't help but arouse people's fear of the deep sea.

"Crash!"

Amidst the chaos, a conspicuous white sail and seagull flag fluttered in the wind, and huge mainsails printed with the word "justice" covered the sky, as if forming a new skyline.

Twenty huge Navy Headquarters-class warships were lined up in a row across the sea. They ignored the invasion of the waves, with their hulls arranged neatly and the distance between them was exactly the same, as if measured with a ruler. From a distance, they looked like a giant steel dragon, stretching across the boundless ocean.

The three integrated main guns on the bow are like the fangs of a giant steel beast, ferocious and majestic. At this time, they are also raised at the same angle and facing the same direction, ready to pour out powerful firepower to give the enemy a fatal blow!

There was a solemn atmosphere on the deck of the warship. The naval soldiers, wearing uniform white uniforms and dark blue ties, stood upright and ready for battle. No one was whispering to each other, and no one was walking around casually. The white military caps were pulled down to their eyebrows, and only a pair of determined eyes were revealed under the brims.

On the three central warships, three tall figures—red, blue, and green—stood atop the main turrets, their cloaks of justice rustling in the wind! These three represented the highest forces of the Marine Headquarters: the Admirals Akainu, Aokiji, and Green Bull!

Led by the three admirals of the Navy Headquarters, behind them were twenty warships with twice the strength of the Demon Slayer Order and twenty thousand elite marines from the headquarters.

Faced with this luxurious lineup that was almost the entire headquarters of the navy, even the sea emperors who roamed the oceans had to avoid them. However, at this moment, someone stopped them abruptly.

“Ahhhh…”

Kuzan looked up at the opposite side and saw that in front of the Navy's Demon Slayer Fleet were twenty warships of the same specifications and configuration as the Navy's side. The two sides were like symmetrical mirror images, the only difference was that the sails and flags of the opposite side were printed with a black seagull logo!

"Although I knew this mission wouldn't go smoothly, I never expected to encounter such an unexpected situation so soon!"

Kuzan couldn't help but scratch his afro with a headache.

One look at the scene on the opposite side and it was clear that the person coming was their once respected teacher, former Navy Admiral Zephyr Black Arm, and the NEO Navy he founded after leaving the Navy!

Although they had heard of the "NEO Navy" that had been active on the sea in the past two years, this was the first time that the two sides had faced off. Seeing the enemy's powerful ships and guns and well-trained soldiers, all the naval generals were secretly frightened. Therefore, they did not want to start a war with the other side unless it was absolutely necessary.

"Haha, is this Mr. Zephyr's new navy? He looks pretty good!"

Looking at the densely packed figures on the opposite warship, Aokiji's mouth corners slightly raised.

"It was just an idea two years ago, but I never thought it would grow to this size so quickly. It really is Mr. Zephyr!"

"Hey, hey, hey, what should we do now? Although Marshal Jin said that the safety of soldiers and civilians should be prioritized, how are we going to explain to Marshal Jin if we go back like this?"

Araki bit his cigar and said with a sullen look on his face.

As an outsider, he didn't know the former chief instructor of the navy. He was able to become a navy admiral through his own efforts and loyalty to the marshal!

"Humph! How could we possibly turn back?"

Sakaski folded his arms across his chest and shouted harshly.

"Don't forget! Our mission is to launch the Demon Slayer Order and completely wipe out the Golden City! Not just take twenty warships and twenty thousand marines out for a spin!"

Aokiji frowned when he heard this and immediately started to persuade him.

"Don't be impulsive, Sakaski. The enemy's forces are just as numerous as ours! A direct fight will only lead to losses for both sides, and we won't be able to complete the mission!"

"Humph! No matter how many people are on the other side! No matter who they are! Since they dare to block our way, they are the enemy of the navy. We must never show mercy to the enemy!"

Akainu snorted disdainfully.

"That's right, I agree with Sakaski. Even if the enemy's strength is similar to ours, as long as we're here, numbers are the most useless thing! Numbers alone can't stop us!"

Araki clenched his fists and smiled confidently.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

As the three of them were talking, a hearty and heroic laughter like a loud bell came from the opposite side, piercing the clouds and echoing on the sea.

"Hey, hey, what is that!"

Araki stared with wide eyes at the huge black shadow that appeared behind the opposing warship.

“Hua La La La~~!”

The warships originally in the center slowly shifted to the sides, quickly clearing a wide passage. Then, before the stunned gaze of the entire navy, a breathtakingly massive military fortress, carried on the backs of dozens of giant sea snails with wretched expressions, slowly emerged. Its scale rivaled that of the fortress at home in Marinford! Like a giant steel beast, it crouched silently on the surface of the sea.

Accompanied by a sound of steady footsteps, a group of young generals wearing black military uniforms and black cloaks appeared on the platform in front of the fortress. Standing in the front was a burly old man with purple hair and wearing a pair of triangular sunglasses.

"Hahahaha! Sashi ignores Dana! Marines!"

Zefa greeted with a big laugh, then took off his sunglasses and swept his sharp eyes over the familiar faces on the deck of the opposite warship.

"Ze...Zefa...Teacher..."

Seeing the old man in front of them, many naval generals habitually called him by his honorific title.

Zefa's gaze finally rested on the faces of Aokiji and Akainu, who had complicated expressions.

"What's going on? You've mobilized such a large force. Who has displeased your Celestial Dragon masters again? Is the navy preparing to act as thugs to destroy someone's family or country again? Do you need our help? Hahaha!"

Zefa could hardly suppress his anger. There was no way he could hold it back for too long. Ever since he left the navy with a heart full of resentment and decided to start his own business, the navy began to undergo a transformation under the leadership of his good disciple. It was changing with each passing day and was becoming more and more like a "justice" army. This had caused Zefa to fall into self-doubt several times, wondering what was the point of leaving the navy to establish the NEO Navy. Now that he finally got a chance, he started with a merciless sarcasm.

"Ahhhh, how ironic! The navy is actually being blocked by the 'navy'!"

Kuzan spread his hands and laughed at himself helplessly.

"Hmph, get out of my way! We have no obligation to report what we are going to do to an old navy!"

The corners of Sakaski's mouth drooped, the temperature of his entire body rose sharply, and his right arm had turned into bubbling magma.

"You're still so impatient, Sakaski!"

Zefa criticized with a smile, then his eyes fixed and his expression became serious. He raised his big hand and pointed hard at the seagull flag with the word "NEO" printed on it above his head, and shouted loudly.

"Don't get me wrong, bastard! You are the 'Old Navy', and we are the 'New Navy' that represents 'Justice'!!"

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