From the start, Hina had felt that Akainu was making a mountain out of a molehill. He had insisted on taking Uchiha Hiko so seriously, even going so far as to transfer Momousagi and Chaton over—it was far too exaggerated. But after watching Uchiha Hiko gradually reveal his strength, she felt that Akainu had been incredibly farsighted. Now, seeing Chaton sent flying by a single slap from Uchiha Hiko, she suddenly realized that Akainu had still underestimated him.
Two admiral-level fighters were simply not enough to deal with this man who always wore a faint smile. Whenever he showed a cold smirk, people could not help feeling that he was mocking them.
Panic rose in Hina's heart. What now? Call for reinforcements? Summon Admiral Kizaru from Headquarters? Or request that Admiral Fujitora be transferred here as well? Perhaps even bring Admiral Ryokugyu over?
Hina did not realize how absurd this thought was. The Marines gathering such overwhelming strength would be enough to alarm any of the Four Emperors' crews. Yet the person who had given her such a ridiculous idea was merely a young man who had emerged in the New World not long ago.
After sending Chaton flying with one palm strike, Hiko withdrew his aura. The terrifying pressure around him vanished, and he deactivated his Dojutsu.
With a smile on his face, he turned to look at Momousagi, whose expression was dark and grave. He knew that she had seen it too. If they continued fighting, Momousagi alone would not be able to defeat him. Right now, she was weighing what to do next.
The Marines' true purpose in coming here had originally been to recruit Uchiha Hiko. But Hina and Chaton had remained so arrogant in their tone, even speaking disrespectfully, and that was what had led