Imu's invitation! Become a Celestial Dragon?

Haku still couldn't make out the man's face!

While Haku was speaking eloquently, the other person had somehow ended up sitting diagonally opposite Haku.

"Aren't you afraid I won't agree if you tell me all this?" the man opposite said calmly.

Haku wanted to peek at the other person from the side, or at their current expression.

No matter the angle, Haku still couldn't see anything clearly.

The main characters at the banquet, including Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji.

Or perhaps one of the captains of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, or someone like Nami has now mastered Observation Haki to a certain level!

As Lord Imu spoke, their bodies inexplicably froze on the spot, unable to move.

King Riku stared in utter shock at the mysterious man who had suddenly appeared before him. He had clearly never seen this man before, nor did he know that he could move freely in and out of such places without being noticed by anyone.

Haku calmly looked at the person opposite him, unfazed by their imposing presence!

Haku said calmly, "Don't pretend if you haven't recovered your strength. Who are you trying to show off by suppressing so many people here? And why haven't you left yet!"

Inside the banquet hall, the previously tense atmosphere was instantly broken as Haku released her Conqueror's Haki. Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and the others regained their mobility, exchanging glances with a hint of doubt and wariness in their eyes.

"What just happened? I felt like I was frozen in place by something?" Luffy scratched his head, looking puzzled.

"Yes, I felt it too, as if I was bound by an invisible force." Zoro gripped his sword tightly, his sharp eyes scanning his surroundings.

"Interesting!" Imu said with great interest.

His eyes were full of interest as he looked at Haku!

Haku continued from where she left off, saying, "You could also order the Five Elders to stop the abolition of the Shichibukai system. After all, how much credibility will you have left in the eyes of those Kings by then?"

Lord Imu smiled slightly, seemingly unsurprised by Haku's words. He said calmly, "Oh? It seems you do have some skill. But do you think this is enough to contend with me?"

As Lord Imu exuded his Haki, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became tense once again. Those with weaker strength could not withstand the oppressive feeling of a clash between kings and fainted one after another!

The rest of the people held their breath, afraid of missing any of the following details.

"Confront? Don't be ridiculous! My strength is enough to crush you!" Haku said disdainfully.

He reached out and touched it, and Rebecca, who had been secretly grieving in front of her mother's grave, suddenly felt Hyōrinmaru begin to struggle in her hand!

Rebecca loosened her grip, Hyōrinmaru had already flown away and disappeared on its own!

"Has the Master encountered an enemy?" Some cherry blossoms drifted down.

Senbonzakura, who was hiding behind a demon mask, couldn't help but reveal himself after seeing Hyōrinmaru fly away.

Because he was very close to Hyōrinmaru, when Haku summoned Hyōrinmaru...

Senbonzakura also sensed Haku's call!

Just as Rebecca was about to ask what had happened to Senbonzakura, she saw Senbonzakura scatter into countless cherry blossoms that drifted towards the Royal Palace.

Rebecca was left standing there, completely bewildered and unsure of what to do.

Haku summoning Hyōrinmaru was a matter of moments!

However, the Conqueror's Haki and Spiritual Pressure emanating from him made everyone present unable to lift their heads. Even some powerful Pirates captains and members of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet felt it was difficult to breathe under this powerful pressure.

Even Luffy, who possesses Conqueror's Haki, has to take the Haki in front of him seriously.

Lord Imu watched as Haku summoned Hyōrinmaru, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Because he sensed in this Hyōrinmaru the power that had previously frozen Saint Nusjuro and Saint Saturn!

That's a power that can even freeze time to a certain extent!

He slowly stood up, a serious look in his eyes, and said to Haku, "It seems you do possess considerable strength. However, do you think you can fight me with just a knife?"

Imu's words were full of confidence, and his aura rose again, as if he wanted to envelop the entire banquet hall in his Haki.

Haku remained unmoved, holding Hyōrinmaru in his hand, his body radiating a powerful aura of Spiritual Pressure and Conqueror's Haki. He coldly said, "It seems you didn't get enough of a fight before. If you want more, then try it!"

Seeing Haku's aggressive demeanor, Imu suddenly withdrew all his imposing aura!

He sat down in the chair, chuckled, and said, "To be honest, I never intended to fight you again!"

"Then what do you want to do!" Haku's aura was also quickly withdrawn.

Imu looked at Haku seriously and said, "You're very strong, really very strong. So, in my opinion, you could definitely become one of us Celestial Dragon. And the strength you've shown is enough to make you one of the Five Elders!"

As soon as Imu finished speaking, the entire banquet hall fell silent. Everyone stared at him in shock, finally understanding what this Mysterious Person had said.

That's precisely why they were so shocked!

Haku was slightly taken aback, then sneered and said, "Become Celestial Dragon? I, Haku, have no interest in those arrogant, self-important guys."

Imu seemed unsurprised by Haku's answer; he smiled slightly and continued:

"Do you know that becoming Celestial Dragon means you will possess supreme power and status, and enjoy all the riches and honors of the world? Moreover, your strength and wisdom will be better utilized, bringing more change to this world."

Haku shook her head and said firmly, "I don't need those empty things. I just want to be myself and live according to my own wishes. Besides, I only feel disgust and loathing for the Celestial Dragon."

"Do you really think I'll become Celestial Dragon?" Haku stared defiantly into Imu's eyes.

Imu was surprised when he heard Haku's words. He hadn't expected Haku to refuse his invitation so firmly. He was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Since you insist, I won't force you."

"It's clearly something you can't force!" Haku bluntly exposed.

A rare flash of anger crossed Imu's eyes. Even the Five Elders, who were high and mighty, had to bow and scrape before him.

But when faced with a rogue like Haku, he really had no choice!