Shenhe Sword Saint's Challenge!
No one expected this menacing Nine-Tails white fox.
Seeing that Sakazuki could still move relatively normally in the frozen space, they made the extremely decisive choice to turn around and leave.
But upon closer reflection, it doesn't seem strange at all.
This ultimate move turned out to be useless, as the opponent's raw strength was clearly no match for it.
Anyone with a modicum of rationality and not tired of living would choose to back down, right?
Furthermore, there's no deep-seated hatred between Red Lotus and Sakazuki, so they're not at the point of being irreconcilable enemies.
Moreover, the former felt that he wasn't the only 'god' in the world.
There's no need to shoulder all the pressure of Otherworld invasion alone when you can't win.
That's right.
The cunning fox Red Lotus, was actually going to contact several other 'deities'.
At the same time, reveal Sakazuki's immense power to them!
Especially that divine Divine Dragon to the east.
In this situation, it definitely needs this 'tall guy' to hold the fort.
And the Supreme Teigu of the Imperium of Man to the south must also be activated immediately!
Red Lotus had come to a complete realization that this human force from Otherworld was far superior to any native human civilization.
It had never imagined that a human could possess power at the level of a 'god'!
"Oh dear, it got away! How are we going to catch it?"
Just as Sakazuki, whose lower body was spewing lava and thick smoke, was about to leave in a bad mood, Kuzan's mocking voice suddenly rang out behind him.
Why are you here?
Sakazuki maintained his serious expression as always, turning to look at Kuzan was perched atop a large Ice Bird.
"Of course, it's because we're afraid you can't beat that big fox!"
Kuzan chuckled and made a joke.
He is now because he did not experience the 'Ohara Incident'.
Therefore, his personality is more cheerful than in the 'original work'.
However, since he was ordered two years ago to suppress the hundreds of thousands of rebels on the Korean Peninsula in the ' Demon Slayer World.
His demeanor gained a touch of maturity.
"Okay, okay, actually, we received orders from above to find a way to capture it alive."
Seeing Sakazuki staring at him expressionlessly, Kuzan inwardly scoffed at the lack of interest and quickly explained what had happened.
"That fox is definitely worth capturing alive."
Sakazuki initially agreed with the idea, but then pointed out the problems with it.
"However, it has the ability to freeze space. Even though I Hardening my entire body with Haki, I was still greatly affected, making it extremely difficult to capture."
"Indeed, I was also slowed down by its power on my way here."
Kuzan seemed lost in thought.
He remembered that Esdeath had used almost the exact same technique before.
It now appears that the power of this move is directly related to the user's skill level.
"So it seems that to catch it, besides finding it, one also needs sufficiently strong Armament Haki to protect oneself."
At that moment, Kuzan looked up and met Sakazuki's gaze; the name of one person flashed through their minds.
"Admiral Garp!"
The former blurted out his idea, and Sakazuki nodded. "Given his level of Haki, he's unlikely to be affected, but we still need to find the fox who's already hiding."
"Alright, let those people handle this~"
Kuzan chuckled nonchalantly, his hands in his white trouser pockets.
"By the way, Borsalino will be arriving in this world soon. You should go back and meet him. I'll stay here and tidy up."
Kuzan glanced down at the terrifying scene below the 'Ice Storm Pheasant,' which resembled a lava Hell, and let out a long sigh.
"Well, it looks like this will take a lot of effort. And those active volcanoes you created are also a problem."
"Thank you for your help."
Sakazuki didn't hold back either.
Without a word, he spewed out scorching lava from his lower body and flew towards the Star Gate Base like a cannonball.
As for Shiryu...
He believed the guy would obediently go back on his own.
After all, there were practically no outsiders in the area spanning dozens of miles around this snow-capped mountain range, except for their own troops.
He couldn't even find a target if he wanted to kill someone.
But if he were to attack his own people, he would be courting death.
Sakazuki would never hesitate to unleash a few 'Great Eruption'; Shiryu had already been hospitalized twice before because of this.
The second time, he gave Shiryu a serious warning.
If there's a third time, I won't show any mercy; I'll execute him on the spot.
From then on, Shiryu became much more obedient.
At least when he's with Sakazuki, he acts like a normal person.
"Speaking of which, who is that guy named Mihawk again? I should have asked him."
Kuzan watched Sakazuki's fiery red figure disappear at high speed, lost in thought.
At the same time.
The image of the sharp-eyed, hawk-wielding youth he had encountered when passing through the 'Shrinking Tunnel' flashed through his mind.
Speaking of which...
Kuzan didn't seem to have known Mihawk before.
Therefore, it's even less likely that they would know Mihawk's Celestial Dragons identity.
After all, he didn't have the habit of traveling with a group of followers, and his appearance and demeanor made it difficult to associate him with Celestial Dragons.
Just as Kuzan was controlling 'Ice Storm Pheasant' to fall rapidly.
They began to deal with the lava lakes that were sweeping across the land like a flood.
And then there were the six active volcanoes around that would continue to erupt lava if left unattended.
On the vast East Blue sea of the empire.
As the World Government's Marine Headquarters deploys more and more warships, troops, and officers to the world.
The intensity of the naval battles with the Shenwa Island Country escalated almost linearly, with thousands of soldiers dying on both sides every day.
Not only that.
The Air Force Headquarters also utilized Stussy's Mini-Mini Fruit ability.
More spaceships and fighter jets that were converted into 'space carriers' will be transformed into small and exquisite models.
Finally, it was loaded onto heavy-duty trucks and transported into the Star Gate.
This allowed the navy to begin receiving more air support.
This also caused the navy of both the Shenwa Island Country to suffer heavy losses and be repeatedly defeated in the battles over the past few days.
They are now almost back-to-back with the mainland of Shenhe Island.
If it weren't for the occasional appearance of a colossal, sky-piercing blade of light that forcefully intercepted the World Government's naval and air fleets...
There is also a constant stream of various marine and aerial Danger Beasts that are relentlessly entangled with them.
The navy's naval guns and the Air Force's fighter jets should have already begun bombing the homeland of the Shenwa Island Country.
It was under such circumstances that...
This day.
The two sides surprisingly ceased fighting and stood facing each other at a distance of about five nautical miles.
Just a few days ago, Divine Harmony and the other side sent many letters with the same content through arrows.
The main point of its content is that their Sword Saint wants to have a one-on-one duel with the World Government's strongest Swordsmanship.
If the Sword Saint wins, I hope the World Government will refrain from interfering with Shenwa Island Country for the next twenty years.
But what if the Sword Saint loses?
Therefore, they are willing to formally submit their surrender documents to the World Government, provided that they retain their national system and political autonomy.
When Vice Admiral Yamakaji saw the letter, he immediately burst out laughing.
He and a group of naval officers found it ridiculous.
They're the ones in the advantage, so why would they agree to this inexplicable request?
Furthermore, even Vice Admiral Yamakaji didn't know who the World Government's strongest swordsman was.
If it refers to Great Swordsman.
That's quite a lot; he himself is considered a Great Swordsman.
To his surprise, when the Sea Star Homeworld learned of this, they actually agreed to the duel between the Shenwa Island Country.
They also said they would send a Great Swordsman to fight.
This surprised and astonished Vice Admiral Yamakaji and his men.
Until a black-clad youth carrying a Daikoku sword and with eagle-like eyes appeared on the main ship's armored crew, he spoke to them in a calm tone.
"Hello, I am Mihawk. Please inform the other side's Sword Saint to meet at sea at 10:00 tomorrow."
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