#298 - Chapter 298 The shock caused by the Five Elder Stars

Outside the Mermaid Cafe, dim lights cast a glow on the ground, adding a touch of serenity to the night street.

Kuma and Aokiji stood before Rayleigh, their expressions solemn.

Aokiji lowered his head slightly, saying with an apologetic tone:

"Thank you, Mr. Rayleigh. I apologize for my previous suspicion of you."

Kuma also bowed slightly beside him in gratitude, silent but full of respect.

His tall figure appeared even more dignified in the light.

Rayleigh waved his hand, looking at the two with gentle eyes.

"I have high hopes for that kid, and I see new hope in him. What we couldn't achieve, he might be able to accomplish."

Now that Roger had made his choice, he was willing to respect Roger's will.

Moreover, through these few contacts, he also discovered that although they were in different camps, he could feel some of Jin's inner thoughts.

And those thoughts, he happened to agree with very much.

Aokiji took a deep breath, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes.

"Mr. Rayleigh, Jin is indeed a special person. He has many attractive qualities."

Kuma nodded, adding, "We can vaguely perceive the thoughts deep in his heart and will always be with him to make his goal a reality."

Rayleigh smiled slightly and patted Aokiji on the shoulder.

"I believe in you, and I believe in him. The world is undergoing drastic changes. Do your best."

After speaking, Rayleigh looked at the distant sea, his eyes deep.

He knew that the road ahead had become somewhat unpredictable.

Although he knew the truth of the world, he had also fallen into negativity because of it. The World Government was hiding too much, so much that he believed that even with his strength, he could not shake the high and mighty World Government.

Aokiji and Kuma exchanged glances, their eyes flashing with determination.

Aokiji took a deep breath and said solemnly to Rayleigh:

"Mr. Rayleigh, we're entrusting Jin to you."

Rayleigh nodded, his eyes showing a hint of relief and pride.

"Don't worry, he will be safe with me."

Aokiji showed a smile, then his expression turned serious.

"Then we will leave first. After all, the war is about to begin, and we must be ready."

He said, his tone filled with fighting spirit and determination to fight those pirates.

Kuma also nodded slightly, adding:

"We originally had Jin as our backbone to rely on, but now his situation is not optimistic, but even so, we will defend G5 with our lives."

Rayleigh looked at the two deeply, knowing what kind of challenge they were facing.

He had already heard the news of the alliance between the Big Mom Pirates and the Beast Pirates. He knew how difficult the upcoming battle would be.

"Leave with peace of mind," Rayleigh replied firmly.

He had no reason to interfere in the affairs of the G5 branch, but he believed that these members of the Navy could cope with the upcoming changes.

Pressure can stimulate their potential, and he also wanted to see if those whom Jin valued had the ability to meet the challenge.

Aokiji and Kuma exchanged glances again, nodding in tacit agreement.

Aokiji gave Rayleigh a grateful smile, then turned to Kuma and nodded.

"Let's go."

Aokiji said briefly, his tone carrying a kind of unspoken firmness.

Kuma gently patted Aokiji on the shoulder, expressing support and encouragement.

The two walked side by side into the night, their figures gradually disappearing into the lights of the port.

Rayleigh watched them leave, his mind filled with thoughts.

He looked down at Jin, who was still unconscious, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"You kid, you have to wake up quickly. It's a bit difficult for them to deal with those two monsters," he muttered to himself.

Inside the Mermaid Cafe, Shirley and Camie were also silently busy under Crocus's gaze, performing other treatments for Jin's injuries.

Their faces were full of worry and hope, praying that Jin could wake up sooner.

......

During the time Jin was unconscious, an explosive piece of news spread rapidly across various islands like wildfire, and the trend was intensifying.

Even in the early hours of the morning, many people were shocked by the news and couldn't sleep all night.

"A mysterious man single-handedly ascended the Red Line, causing shocking chaos, and many slaves escaped!"

People gathered in taverns and streets, discussing this explosive news.

Everyone's eyes sparkled with surprise and curiosity, as if witnessing an unprecedented event.

In a tavern on Sabaody Archipelago, the atmosphere was unusually lively.

The sound of clinking glasses and excited conversations intertwined, as if to lift the roof of the entire tavern.

A pirate with a beard slapped the table and said excitedly:

"I heard that the mysterious man went up the Red Line alone and caused a big explosion!"

A burly man next to him nodded in agreement, his eyes full of admiration:

"That's right, it is said that he not only caused chaos but also successfully rescued many slaves! This is a big deal!"

At another table, an old man in a tattered cloak shook his head and sighed:

"There are such people in this world, it's really unbelievable. I wonder who he is and what his purpose is."

At this moment, a young female pirate came over and whispered:

"I heard that the Five Elders and the God's Knights have been alarmed and are chasing him to Sabaody Archipelago!"

The tavern was quiet for a moment, and then erupted into an even greater uproar.

Everyone was shocked by this earth-shattering news, speculating about the identity and whereabouts of the mysterious man.

On the other side of the island, residents in the streets were also hotly discussing the news.

Vendors were busy hawking while talking with great interest: "Who is that mysterious man? How dare he be so bold!"

In a cafe, several well-mannered scholars were talking in low voices. One of the older scholars pushed up his glasses and said:

"This incident may trigger a strong reaction from the World Government and may even change the existing situation."

His companions nodded in agreement, their expressions showing both worry and expectation.

They knew that behind this sudden chaos was a huge variable that might trigger a series of chain reactions.

The whole world was shaken by this news, and everyone's heart was filled with questions and unease.

Who is this mysterious man? What is his purpose? Can he escape the World Government's pursuit? These questions, like a cloud of fog, enveloped everyone's hearts.

As time went on, the impact of this news continued to expand and intensify.

People knew that this was not just ordinary news, but the prelude to a huge change concerning the future.

In this world full of turmoil and uncertainty, everyone was waiting, anticipating what would happen next.

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