Fear of the Strong Syndrome (3rd Update)

The Buster Call is an order issued by the World Government and organized by the Marine Headquarters to launch indiscriminate and destructive attacks on the areas that send out the signal, in order to completely eliminate anything and anyone in a region that poses a threat to the World Government's rule.

Pirates run rampant and bully ordinary people, and perhaps the World Government is slow to react.

When it comes to their dominance, their reaction speed immediately jumps several notches.

Buzz...

Buzz...

Ten top-tier warships, nearly 10,000 elite naval personnel, and a total of 15 admiral-level combatants.

Under the Buster Call, all cities will be reduced to wasteland.

This ruthless military operation was authorized by Admiral Akainu.

However, under normal circumstances, the Admiral would not personally participate in the Buster Call.

It damages reputation and image.

Naval officers such as Momonga, Doberman, Kashiwazaki, Onigumo, Strawberry sailed on warships, Water Seven.

"The Devil Fruit User has appeared."

"Shouldn't we try to win over this kind of person first?"

"I heard that this person was discovered and cultivated by the Revolutionary Army a long time ago, so there is almost no possibility of him being bribed."

"Sigh... Prepare for battle."

Spandam stood on the ram of a warship, a smug smile on his face.

He used a silver Den Den Mushi to notify the officers. "Fire!"

This order was issued to soldiers at all levels.

The naval soldiers finished loading the shells, but they did not hear the sound of the cannon firing.

"Each generation is worse than the last! A bunch of cowards!"

The Rear Admiral Vice Admiral, seeing the soldiers holding torches trembling, sweating profusely, and unable to control themselves, couldn't help but curse them angrily.

They took the trigger and were about to fire when they immediately felt a strange sense of fear engulf Mind Stone.

An invisible black hand gripped their hearts tightly!

They've got their brains in their grasp!

They have taken control of their bodies and Mind Stone!

Faced with this terrifying power that cannot be described in words...

Personal identity, status, and strength are all insignificant.

As officers, these Rear Admiral Vice Admiral performed much like ordinary naval soldiers, without being significantly stronger.

"What's this?"

The Mole was covered in sweat and panting heavily.

Doberman collapsed to the ground, his face as pale as gold leaf, barely breathing as he said, " In Water Seven, there is a being who surpasses the level of Admiral."

"Could it be that Flower-Flower Devil Fruit User?"

Kashiwazaki performed much better than his comrades because he did not try to forcefully resist that will and still had the energy to think and consider.

Onigumo shook his head. "Impossible! Even the legendary first Devil Fruit's power lies only in annihilating its own existence, becoming unaffected by external influences, thus achieving a form of absolute immortality. Not like this..."

"It prevents us from having any desire to attack."

"Well... we are the backbone of the navy, not weak."

Like Kashiwazaki, Stolbe felt resentful and unconvinced when he saw his companions in this state.

Stubborn as ever, he shouldered a cannon and aimed it at the Water Seven.

Load the gunpowder, place your finger on the trigger...

Sisi cool sensation seeped into every drop of blood from every pore of my body.

They penetrated to the bone marrow, as if freezing Storobey's soul completely.

You'll die!

They will definitely die!

His sixth sense was frantically warning him not to act rashly.

Even the hard shell that I was so proud of seems to have softened.

Strombe felt as if all his power had been taken away out of thin air.

He couldn't even support his own body. His vision went black, and he completely lost consciousness, collapsing to the ground like a mountain collapsing and falling into a coma.

"Useless trash! What use is the World Government to keep a bunch of garbage like you? You'd be better off as mercenaries!"

Spandam jumped around, mocking the naval soldiers like a monkey.

His wicked heart brewed even more hurtful words.

Unfortunately, he could never say it.

An invisible force slowly swept over Spandam's body.

He is like a character in a pencil drawing, sadly disliked by the creator.

The eraser slowly wiped away every trace of Spandam's existence.

It started with both hands.

Then come the feet.

Legs, forearms, shoulders, abdomen, chest...

Spandam cried out pitifully, "I don't want to die! Someone save me! I'll give him a high rank and a life of wealth and honor!"

Unfortunately, no one dared to come over.

The other sailors even looked at him with a gloating expression.

Who told Spandam to speak so maliciously and be so mean?

Before he died, not a single person mourned him.

The Vice Admiral and Rear Admiral who participated in the Water Seven Buster Call are now in a precarious position.

Faced with this situation, they couldn't even control their own bodies.

Everyone started discussing it.

"What to do?"

"... We can only inform Admiral Akainu."

"I don't think Sakazuki can be compared to this guy from Water Seven."

"Perhaps only that 'Preacher of All Beings' from back then can compare to him?"

"It might even be the same person..."

"Notify Fleet Admiral Sengoku! If necessary, report to Commander-in-Chief Kong Garp!"

Kong Garp was the previous Fleet Admiral and is now the Commander-in-Chief of the World Government's armed forces, commanding the army, navy, and air force.

He wields immense power, capable of vetoing the position of Shichibukai and revoking their status with a single word.

After the intelligence from the scene was reported to Kong Garp and Sengoku the Buddha, the warships that had surrounded Water Seven sail for their return voyage.

The Seven Waters Buster Call returned empty-handed.

The Waterseven Buster Call incident, which brought shame to the Navy, was taken very seriously by the World Government.

Scientists have been overwhelmed by the "evangelist incident" lately.

After all, it directly led to a proliferation of lightning ability users around the world, who were unable to perceive the underlying principles or even know who was responsible for it.

After this "Buster Call Fear of War Incident," the burden on their shoulders has become even heavier.

Vegapunk is known as a scientist who surpasses human wisdom by 500 years, and the technology he controls is even hundreds of years ahead of the world's level.

He did not disappoint everyone's expectations and, despite the difficulties, delivered a report on his achievements.

Saint Mary Geoise.

Rights Conference.

This time, without the participation of the Shichibukai, it was an internal meeting between the Celestial Dragons and the Navy's high command.

"The Navy's actions during the Seven Waters Buster Call were due to a disease."

"A very short-acting disease that can be cured instantly; they appear around the pathogen, and any adverse thoughts about the pathogen will cause fear and despair."

"I call this disease Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia, which you can understand as 'Fear of the Strong Syndrome'."

Vegapunk said indifferently, "'The Preacher' never intended to hide his identity. I analyzed a large number of strong individuals' behavioral and personality models through big data intelligence gathering..."

"Finally, the person responsible for all of this was found."

He did not use terms like "culprit" or "ringleader" to describe him.

In his view, whether it is the "Preacher of All Beings" or the "Guardian of Water Seven," it shows that the great being is inherently kind and is a being that brings blessings to all beings.

At this point, Vegapunk sighed.

His gaze swept over the assembled crowd, and he said in a low, Youyou tone, "That person is..."

"Marine Vice Admiral Wang Yan."

This string of English words isn't just for padding; it has meaning.