Even if the Navy had suffered heavy casualties, as long as its core fighting forces—such as the Admirals and elite Vice Admirals—remained, the Navy was confident it could take on any opponent.
The Star Alliance, however, faced a formidable enemy. The next battle would be a true, head-on clash of blades and blood. Whether they could survive today depended on what came next.
"Yo? It's pretty lively here, isn't it?"
Suddenly, a voice everyone knew all too well rang out. When they looked over, tens of thousands of people revealed a colorful array of expressions at once.
Sengoku Makes His Move!
Ronglin held Kaido in one hand. Every bone in Kaido's body had been broken, and he had already reverted to human form. His huge body hung limply from Ronglin's hand, and the vast difference in their sizes made the scene look utterly absurd.
Ronglin's return instantly set off an explosion across the battlefield, stirring towering waves in everyone's hearts.
The Star Alliance members had been uneasy when facing the Navy just moments ago, but the instant their Alliance Leader returned, an inexplicable surge of confidence rose within them. It was as though, as long as their Alliance Leader was here, no number of Navy Admirals could ever become their opponents.
Some of the core high-ranking officers recalled how they had displayed dissatisfaction toward Jazz not long ago, and deep regret suddenly filled their hearts. After all, Jazz represented Ronglin's dignity. Defying Jazz often brought consequences even more terrifying than defying Ronglin himself.
Some people with ulterior motives even found the thought, It would have been so much better if the Alliance Leader hadn't returned, strangely surfacing in their hearts.
Compared to the Star Alliance's steadily rising morale, the Navy suffered a severe blow. Not only had Ronglin made an