#50 - Chapter 50: Each Taking a Step Back

"However, to demonstrate the majesty of the Celestial Dragons, you must handle this matter beautifully." Saint Zambaron V. Nasujuro wrapped his arms around his long sword, a sharp glint reflecting in his glasses.

"In addition to that, block the news. At least, this matter cannot be published in the newspapers."

"That might be a little difficult..." Kong, the Commander-in-Chief, frowned.

The news he received was that the matter had already spread everywhere in the Sabaody Archipelago, and it seemed that someone was deliberately controlling public opinion.

"The Navy on Sabaody Archipelago wanted to control this matter before, but it was to no avail."

The Five Elders couldn't sit still. "How is that possible!"

"The Sabaody Archipelago is a mixed bag, and many forces on the island are not under the supervision of the Navy." Kong was a little helpless. "There's really no way..."

The Five Elders were filled with regret. The Sabaody Archipelago was the most important transfer station for pirates, without exception, and pirate groups of all sizes had eyes and ears in that place.

The situation on that island was caused by their deliberate indulgence, but they didn't expect it would backfire now.

"Do your best..."

The Five Elders knew that it was meaningless to make things difficult for Kong now...

Now that the matter had become a foregone conclusion, they could only use iron-blooded means to prevent those damned pirates from having any thoughts they shouldn't have.

"I will dispatch all of CP." Saint Jaygarcia Saturn said, "They will also secretly help you complete this mission. Be sure to annihilate the entirety of Shiki the Golden Lion's Flying Pirates."

This wasn't an overreaction. For 800 years, no news of a Celestial Dragon being killed had ever been circulated, which allowed them to maintain their rule for so long.

But now that number had changed from 0 to 1. If they didn't stop those people's thoughts, they didn't dare to imagine whether they would still have the final say in this world in the future.

Their status meant that they had to think for the entire group of Celestial Dragons, and Lord Imu behind them didn't want the world to be in chaos.

If this matter was not handled well, they would also be punished.

The Celestial Dragons are supreme, and they must not be offended. They are the gods of this world!

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A certain unknown sea area.

The sea was turbulent, and majestic naval warships were arranged in neat formations, like a barrier across the sea. The flags of the ships fluttered in the wind, showing their majesty and power.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku stood on a high platform, holding a telescope, staring at the battle situation in the distance.

At the same time, the naval warships released amazing firepower. Shells roared out, cutting through the sky, and bombarded the pirates fiercely. The huge cannon sounds resounded through the clouds, accompanied by thick smoke, giving people an irresistible sense of oppression.

Shiki the Golden Lion's Flying Pirates were being pursued and intercepted by the Navy led by Sengoku.

Shells exploded around the pirate ships, leaving bursts of smoke, which then dissipated in the howling sea breeze.

The pirates stood on the deck, frowning, nervously and anxiously watching the approaching naval fleet, with dense beads of sweat dripping from their foreheads.

"Admiral, we are about to be surrounded by the Navy!"

Although they were floating in the air, they were forced into a dead corner by the influence of the weather and the continuous bombardment of a large number of naval shells.

The pirates on the ship exchanged anxious glances, their hearts filled with fear and anxiety. They knew that the current situation was extremely dangerous for them, and once they were surrounded by the Navy, it would be difficult to escape.

"Didn't we just take some treasure? Why did the Navy send so many people to encircle us?" A pirate who didn't know the situation asked depressedly.

"There's no way, we're taking the blame for someone else. That damn thing, if you have the ability to kill someone, go surrender yourself. What's the ability to pass the buck to us!"

Shiki the Golden Lion stood at the bow of the ship, his golden hair fluttering in the sea breeze, "It's fate."

He had never encountered such a large-scale siege even when he was in the Rocks Pirates. He didn't expect that he could enjoy this kind of treatment now that he was a captain.

The sea breeze howled past, the ship swayed, and the shells were blocked by the crew outside the ship, but they knew that they would be finished as soon as they ran out of strength.

But resisting still had a glimmer of hope, and giving up would be the end, so they chose to fight to the end.

Suddenly, Shiki the Golden Lion burst into laughter, "Jie hahaha haha, Sengoku! You can't take my life! I am Shiki the Golden Lion, a man destined to stand at the peak of this world!"

Not far ahead, huge islands were floating towards them.

"I'm waiting for reinforcements to arrive, what are you waiting for? Sengoku!"

Shiki the Golden Lion laughed wildly, controlling those islands to float directly above the warships.

His ability was that as long as he had ever touched something, no matter how far away, he could make that object float and command it at will.

"What is that?" The sailors saw something floating over from a distance, and it was getting bigger and bigger in their eyes.

When the small islands floated in the air, they covered the sky and the sun like dark clouds that swallowed the sunlight, and just floating in the air exuded a strong pressure.

The trees, rocks, and vegetation on the island swayed with the wind, like an angry beast, ready to launch a fierce attack on the enemies on the sea at any time.

The crew members of the naval fleet witnessed this scene, and a feeling of despair rose in their hearts. They had never imagined that they would face a threat from islands.

Faced with such powerful force, they felt as small as ants and unable to resist.

"Everyone, scatter!" Sengoku roared desperately.

If all these islands were to fall, they would definitely be wiped out. He never thought that Shiki the Golden Lion possessed such a powerful ability.

"Sengoku!" Shiki the Golden Lion's voice came from high in the sky, "Why don't we each take a step back."

"You let me go, and I won't let these islands fall."

"What do you think?"

His strength had not yet accumulated to its peak, and he didn't want to fight the Navy to the death for the time being. In the current situation, it was best for both sides to take a step back.

At the moment when the floating islands hung over the Navy's heads, the Navy fell into a desperate struggle. They stood on the deck, watching helplessly as the island slowly moved, until it moved over their heads.

"What kind of crazy power is this?" A Vice Admiral muttered in a low voice, holding the warship's railing tightly with both hands, "What should we do?"

The officers walked to the bow of the ship, their faces full of anxiety and helplessness. Shiki the Golden Lion's threat left them helpless.

At the same time, Shiki the Golden Lion stood on the edge of the pirate ship, his eyes flashing with crazy light, as if he was the master of the entire world.

"Are you still hesitating?" His voice resounded throughout the sea, "Hesitation will make you pay the price!"

Sengoku knew he had to make a decision as soon as possible, but he really couldn't make this choice...

If they were allowed to leave, the Navy's reputation would plummet. If he didn't agree to Shiki the Golden Lion's request, the islands might fall, bringing even more devastating consequences.

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, you don't need to hesitate. We believe in your strength to defeat Shiki the Golden Lion."

"We in the Navy have been prepared to sacrifice ourselves at any time since we joined the army."

"Just go ahead and do it boldly, we will take care of our own safety!"

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