The Name of Saint Ross

The flames blazed fiercely, reducing the entire island to desolation.

This disaster-like scene was broadcast live across the entire world. Den Den Mushi were still recording it, waiting to continue spreading the footage afterward.

Ordinary people watched Ohara turn into Purgatory, their faces going blank with shock.

"That's terrifying..."

"Is this what an Admiral is like?"

"I heard that if you offend a Celestial Dragon, the Navy sends out an Admiral..."

"Gasp, that's a monster, isn't it?"

"You've got to be kidding me. How can someone this terrifying exist in this world?"

"Mom, I don't want to be a pirate anymore. I want to go home and become the Mountain Bandit King."

"..."

It was not just ordinary people who were discussing it. Pirates throughout the Four Blues and the first half of the Grand Line were shocked by Sakazuki's overwhelming power if they happened to see the broadcast.

In their understanding, no living creature could possibly be this strong.

Yet the Navy had casually sent out an Admiral Candidate who was already this powerful.

One had to know that above an Admiral Candidate were active Admirals, as well as the Fleet Admiral.

In other words, there was more than one monster like this within the Navy.

"Gurarararara!"

On an island in the New World, the Whitebeard Pirates, who were resting, happened to witness Sakazuki display his strength.

Before the screen, the towering and powerfully built Whitebeard let out a hearty laugh.

"Pops, why are you laughing?"

Beside Whitebeard, Marco, a blond young man with punk-style hair, asked curiously.

Even he had been frightened by Sakazuki's strength.

The Whitebeard Pirates had always measured themselves against the Navy. Whitebeard was undoubtedly on the same level as the Fleet Admiral.

That meant Captains like them were supposed to measure themselves against Admirals.

He was currently the Fourth Division Captain and ship's doctor of the Whitebeard Pirates. The Second Division Captain had left the crew not long ago, and the position was still vacant.

They did not yet know that Zephyr had retired to join CP0. Based on their understanding of the Navy, he should normally have been Sakazuki's counterpart.

After seeing Sakazuki's performance today, Marco's heart went cold.

"The Navy brats have all grown up. The future seas will be even more interesting."

Whitebeard wore a bold smile.

At this time, he was still a peak powerhouse with long golden hair, nowhere near his twilight years.

After Roger and Golden Lion were captured one after another, the Whitebeard Pirates had become the strongest pirate crew on the seas.

Even with Oden Kozuki's departure, the crew still had two old comrades with Yonko Commander-level strength. Marco and the others were also growing rapidly, and their future was promising.

With such a solid foundation, and with Whitebeard only wanting to protect his companions, how could he fear the Navy's strength?

"Pops is still as imposing as ever!"

Seeing Whitebeard's domineering appearance, Marco unconsciously raised his head as well.

He was a Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates!

Even if he was not as strong as Sakazuki now, that did not mean he could not defeat him in the future.

Similar conversations took place throughout every corner of the New World.

With Golden Lion captured and the Roger Pirates disbanded, the entire New World had fallen into complete chaos.

Now that they had seen an Admiral reveal his strength, they grew even more anxious.

If they did not become emperors among pirates, they would not even be qualified to clash with the Navy.

If they did not want to be constrained by the Navy, they first had to carve out a bloody path and become legendary great pirates before they were qualified to consider such things.

Rumble!!!

The Tree of Knowledge was completely burned to ashes, and thick smoke billowed from the entire island.

Sakazuki slowly lowered his arm, hovering in the air as he panted softly.

That all-out assault had consumed more than half his stamina, even burning his justice cape away completely.

Keeping the magma from damaging his clothes was already the limit of what he could do.

The Navy's image could not be tarnished.

Sakazuki descended from the sky and landed before Ross.

Since Ross had given him both substance and face, he would show Ross the corresponding respect.

Under the gaze of every viewer watching the global broadcast, Sakazuki landed and decisively dropped to one knee before Ross.

"Saint Ross, I have completed your orders."

"Not bad."

Ross smiled faintly. After this, as long as his stance remained unchanged, Sakazuki would become a steadfast ally in the future.

He took off his World Government cape, walked up to Sakazuki, and draped it over him.

"Rise, Admiral Sakazuki!"

"Yes!"

Only with Ross supporting him did Sakazuki slowly rise to his feet.

Compared to the justice cape, Ross's World Government cape was far more refined. Draped in it, Sakazuki's upright figure appeared even more imposing. The cape swayed gently in the wind, yet it did nothing to diminish his murderous aura. Instead, it added several degrees of inviolable majesty.

The gazes of viewers around the world upon Ross had completely changed as well.

Previously, they only knew that injuring a Celestial Dragon would bring out an Admiral. Aside from a few people, no one understood the deeper meaning behind those words.

Now, they understood completely.

Provoking a Celestial Dragon meant summoning Sakazuki. It meant the destruction of Ohara. It meant certain death.

And in everyone's eyes, Saint Ross had become an exceptionally noble existence even among the Celestial Dragons.

Ohara had been destroyed, but the shock it left upon the world continued to spread outward.

One day later.

After the Buster Call ended, the five warships scattered once more.

Kuzan, Blamenco, and Akainu would remain in the West Blue and use the momentum of Ohara's destruction to sweep through the pirates of the West Blue.

Now that Sakazuki's prestige had been established, it was time to strike the pirates hard again.

Sakazuki, meanwhile, was recalled to Marine Headquarters.

After this incident, Kong had also understood the World Government's intentions. Taking the opportunity, he proposed to the Five Elders that Sakazuki be promoted to Admiral.

In light of Sakazuki's performance this time, the Five Elders also agreed with Kong's decision. They planned to grant Sakazuki the position of Admiral in one month, specifically assigning him to guard the New World.

The sharpest blade naturally had to be displayed outward.

"Gion, make a trip to Sleep Ancient Town."

Inside the cabin, Ross held Gion in his arms, his voice somewhat lazy.

Since he had promised Gion, he would certainly keep his word.

Sleep Ancient Town was where Count Red had found the Vampire Fruit. Although it was in the New World, Gion's current strength should not pose too much of a problem.

The New World was filled with powerful people, but it was also covered in CP0's hidden networks. With the World Government's support, she would have more than enough ability to operate in the New World.

After all, though powerful people seemed to be everywhere, there truly were not many who could reach Shichibukai level.

In a remote place like Sleep Ancient Town, it would already be impressive if there were a few powerhouses on Gion's level.

"Understood!"

Excitement flashed through Gion's eyes. She knew very well what the place Ross mentioned represented.

With this Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, it would be equivalent to obtaining a ticket to Admiral level.

She would never let this opportunity pass.

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