Uranus

"You're just as arrogant as the rumors say. Want to try? Let's see if my sword can cut off your head."

Despite facing such a formidable enemy, Garin showed no fear, only a hint of excitement.

Since the battle at God Valley, he has not made a move for a very long time, let alone against such a peerless expert.

His sword was wreathed in black and red Conqueror's Haki, and his eyes were sharp, as if the king who once dominated the God Valley was still as old as ever.

"I'm sorry, I'm no longer interested in playing house with you guys."

"Im, you have disappointed me."

Cifer leaped up, soaring through the top of the palace and reaching the sky, before sheathing the Banlong.

The fact that the powerful and secretive mastermind he thought he was was actually so weak made Cifer somewhat disappointed, but also relieved.

If we can eliminate them here, liberating the world will be a piece of cake.

"Lightning Spear!"

Cifer clasped his hands together, and when he opened them again, a lightning spear made of Spiritual Pressure formed in his palms.

"Um?!"

Garin leaped up suddenly, sensing that if this attack landed, the entire Mary Geoise would be destroyed.

"Clang!"

The longsword clashed with the Lightning Spear, stirring up gusts of wind.

"You are strong, but not enough."

After a few brief exchanges, Cifer had figured out his opponent's strength, which was about the same as Whitebeard's when he wasn't having an attack.

This alone is far from enough to make Cifer take it seriously.

Throughout the entire fight, it seemed that only Im's monstrous strength and powerful Haki posed a slight threat to him.

"Don't underestimate us."

Shamrock then leaped up, and the long sword at his waist transformed into three giant dog heads shrouded in mist as it flew out.

A long knife emerged from each of the dog's heads and stabbed towards Cifer.

"Idiot! Don't use that kind of move!"

Cifer glanced at him briefly and vanished in an instant, his three blades striking Garin's longsword.

"Sorry, sorry~"

Shamrock scratched his head. He really hadn't expected the opponent to be so fast. So he waved his hand and summoned back the three dog heads, which turned back into a complete knife in his hand.

The hilt is shaped like a dog's head, and the blade looks like it's spitting out of a dog's mouth, shrouded in wisps of mist and exuding Haki.

"Lord Im! If this continues, we'll destroy the entire Mary Geoise sooner or later!"

Nusjuro planted the Kitetsu Grade 1 in the ground, and then knelt before Im along with the other two.

Their original plan was to deploy the Gorosei and the Knights of God to capture the man if he came.

We must absolutely not let news of Lord Im leak out, and we must not let him appear in public.

But now, things have far exceeded their control.

"Letting go of such a powerful and ambitious enemy will cause a lot of trouble in the future."

Im watched the three fighting in the sky, seemingly still deep in thought.

"Get down!"

As the Lightning Spear slashed across Garin's body, a gush of blood followed, and the latter crashed to the ground.

"Father!"

As Shamrock charged, he was pierced through the abdomen by Cifer's stomach spike and thrown to Im's side.

"Stand there and don't move. I'll keep the distance and only bomb your half of the Pangea Castle."

Cifer didn't want to waste any more time, and the psychological burden brought about by the Second Resurrección began to become increasingly apparent.

Why were they killed? Why did they kill? What is the meaning of their existence?

The unresolved questions that had remained unanswered since Ulquiorra was still in Hueco Mundo began to surface in Cifer's mind.

He raised his hand, ready to throw the Lightning Spear.

"This battle ends here!"

Im suddenly spoke, and immediately, Cifer also felt an immense pressure coming from the sky!

He looked up and discovered that a terrifying force seemed to be brewing in the clouds above.

"Have you heard of Uranus, one of the Three Ancient Weapons, the Black Winged Great Demon?"

Im calmly spoke, as if telling Cifer what exactly was in the sky.

"That's the Uranus?!"

Cifer sensed the immense power contained within it, which even the Lightning Spear paled in comparison.

Even I myself probably wouldn't survive if I took that blow head-on.

While Cifer could leave instantly, he had his companions and friends nearby, as well as many innocent people.

"You've heard of it, that's for sure. Long before you arrived, Uranus Gods, had already made preparations, covering an area that extends beyond the entire Mary Geoise!"

Seeing that the other party seemed to know the power of the Uranus, Nusjuro seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

If they were truly driven to a desperate situation and the Uranus were to bombard Mary Geoise, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Perhaps their immortality allows them to prolong their lives, but the Celestial Dragons' eight-hundred-year-old legacy will be destroyed in an instant.

The World Government's power will decline significantly, and it will lose the strength to contend with the Revolutionary Army and the Sea Emperor, barely able to protect itself.

Moreover, once this sacred place in the eyes of the world is lost, the World Government will no longer be legitimate.

Cifer did not throw the Lightning Spear; he was also pondering.

"No doubt about it, I am absolutely capable of activating the Uranus before your attack takes effect. Want to try?"

Im sensed his concerns and spoke in a deep voice.

He was initially extremely dissatisfied with the Gorosei' strong suggestion to use Uranus as a trump card, but unexpectedly, he ended up actually saving Mary Geoise.

"The preparations are really thorough. I didn't expect them to even bring out this."

Cifer crushed the Lightning Spear in his hand, and the dissipated Spiritual Pressure caused the entire Mary Geoise to tremble, as if venting his dissatisfaction.

"Don't worry, from today onwards, Uranus will be hiding in a place you never expect. Don't even think about finding a chance to come back."

This incident served as a warning to Im, but also as a safeguard.

As long as the whereabouts of the Uranus remain unknown, the other side will be hesitant to act rashly, and this place will remain a major stronghold of the World Government.

"You absolutely mustn't let me find an opportunity."

With a flap of its wings, Cifer disappeared into the sky.

"Lord Im, then we..."

Pitto's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was relieved, and he turned his gaze to their master.

"Likewise."

Im ignored him and instead looked at the spot where Cifer had disappeared, uttering harsh words.

At this time, Cifer had returned to normal and arrived under the Ark, but most of the people were still not awakened by Enel's Conqueror's Haki's Haki.

"Captain Cifer is back!"

Nolan, who was elegantly enjoying dessert with Shirahoshi, suddenly noticed the captain's arrival.

"Cifer-kun!"

"Fortunately!"

Neptune, Dr. Kureha, and the others felt relieved to see the most important person appear and gathered around him.

"As expected of the Black Winged Great Demon, he can come and go freely in Mary Geoise."

Burley stepped forward and stood opposite Cifer, his eyes gleaming with a meaning that others could not discern.

"Don't die."

Cifer didn't talk to him much, only leaving him with this sentence, which contained a hint of appreciation.

"Let's go, we've achieved our goal for this trip."

Cifer looked at Shirahoshi and Nolan.

Although they were not defeated, they tested the waters and found out the truth. Fish-Man Island had already fallen out with the World Government, so there was no point in staying any longer.

"A hole in its chest... another monster!"

Cifer's shirt had been destroyed in the fight, Stelly, looking at the conspicuous Hollow Hole in his chest, retreated with tears streaming down his face as always.

"Um?"

His words caught the attention of the Cifer, who responded with Cero Oscuras.

The mighty king of the Kingdom of Goa was blasted away, crashing into many buildings before collapsing into a pile of mud on the ground.

"How about we go to Hachinosu for a visit?"

Ark Maxim slowly descended, Cifer's gaze lingered on the people of the Kingdom of Sakura and the Fish-Man Island.

"It is an honor!"

With this, three more Affiliated Nation, including Alabasta, have announced their withdrawal from the World Government.

What should we do about Thunder Welcome?

Enel saw that Cifer had come out unharmed and knew that it was probably not the time to start a full-scale war yet.

He even went to the Sky Island to activate the Ark Maxim in order to create his most powerful attack.

"Scatter first, a cornered dog will still bite."

Cifer looked up at the sky not far away, fearing that someone on Uranus was watching their actions.

"What a pity."

Enel casually waved his hand, and the giant lightning ball dissipated, its residual force shattering the clouds, and in the blink of an eye, the sky was clear for thousands of miles.

"Disappeared..."

Cifer had hoped to catch a glimpse of the Uranus's true face, but his hopes were dashed.

Above the sky, there was nothing.

"Return to base!"

As the voice of the Cifer faded, the Ark Maxim rose into the sky and turned towards the New World.