The moment that yellow figure appeared, the atmosphere at the scene immediately erupted.
He looked like nothing more than a lecherous old man well past his prime, yet he radiated an unparalleled sense of presence.
The Marines seemed to have spotted their idol and shouted excitedly:
"It's Admiral Kizaru! With Admiral Kizaru here, that pirate who tried to attack a Celestial Dragon is dead for sure! Admiral Kizaru is a Glint-Glint Fruit user—his speed is beyond imagination! That guy won't even be able to fight back!"
The pirates kept retreating, their pupils shrinking with terror as they complained:
"That damned idiot actually attacked a Celestial Dragon at a time like this. Doesn't he know that, aside from Sengoku, every other Marine Admiral-level fighter is stationed on this island?
Now look what he's done—he's drawn Admiral Kizaru here. If he decides to attack us, it'll be a complete nightmare!"
From the surrounding discussions, the Straw Hat Pirates also learned just how terrifying an Admiral was. Yet even Chopper and Usopp, the most timid among them, trembled as they stood before Admiral Kizaru and faced him down!
Their companion had been attacked by an Admiral. Even knowing they were no match for him, they would never abandon one of their own.
Chopper felt especially guilty. Luffy had wanted to send the Celestial Dragon flying because he had tried to protect him, and that was why he had been attacked by the Admiral.
Now that the Admiral had appeared, the Marines—who should have protected the world and its civilians—not only failed to arrest the Celestial Dragon for his crimes, but instead attacked Luffy.
Chopper's fingers dug deeply into his skin as he roared furiously:
"You damned bastard! Aren't you an Admiral who protects civilians? Why didn't you do anything when that fat pig