I'm a Marine Admiral, how much do you look down on me?

"Time is short, Admiral Sakazuki!"

After listening carefully to the reports coming from the Den Den Mushi, Akira slowly looked up at the towering Sakazuki and said calmly, "You have thirty seconds to consider: will you share this glory alongside me, or continue to uphold your so-called absolute justice for the corrupt World Government?"

"In my eyes, your so-called absolute justice is a colossal joke, because you don't understand what absolute justice truly is!"

"Absolute justice means treating even the Celestial Dragons equally, but you can't do it! Not only can you not do it, but you also have to endure suppression and reprimands from the Chamber of Power!"

"In truth, you despise the Celestial Dragons to the core, and you harbor dissatisfaction towards the Five Elders of the Chamber of Power, but you don't dare to resist, or rather, you haven't found the opportunity to resist yet!"

"Now, this opportunity is right in front of you--"

At this point, Akira glanced at his watch and changed the subject, "You have ten seconds left."

As soon as Akira finished speaking, the officers standing around took a synchronized step forward.

Next, a scene Sakazuki never expected unfolded. Each officer was carrying a bucket filled with seawater that smelled of the sea. Clearly, they had already devised a plan to deal with him.

Although this seawater wouldn't be enough to completely incapacitate him, as long as he was restrained, Akira would have an opportunity to eliminate him.

It was important to note that although Akira was the youngest Vice Admiral at Marine Headquarters, his Armament Haki and Observation Haki were both stronger than other Vice Admirals. Most importantly, Akira's swordsmanship was also incredibly powerful, surpassing even Gion, a candidate for Admiral.

Not only that, but several officers had even produced hooks made of Seastone, ready to attack him decisively if he chose to oppose Akira.

"Three."

Akira spoke again, unhurriedly, "Two..."

Clang--

Suddenly, the prison's heavy iron gate swung open.

Immediately after, Vice Admirals Momonga, Bastille, and Strawberry rushed into the prison. The more than ten officers of various ranks following closely behind them lined up in two rows upon entering.

"Vice Admiral Momonga?"

"Bastille? Strawberry?"

"How is this possible? Even you have joined this rebellion?"

Seeing the three Vice Admirals lined up behind Akira, a flicker of shock crossed Sakazuki's eyes. After all, Momonga, Bastille, and Strawberry were all pillars of Marine Headquarters, veteran Vice Admirals. Akira had only interacted with them for a maximum of six years!

He knew that the officers of various ranks promoted during Akira's six years at Marine Headquarters might have wavered in their sense of justice, but he couldn't fathom any reason that would cause these veteran Vice Admirals to defect to Akira and participate in this rebellion without hesitation.

"Lord Akira."

As soon as he arrived behind Akira, Momonga stepped forward and bowed, "May I have a word with Admiral Sakazuki?"

"No need!"

Akira waved his hand and said calmly, "Admiral Sakazuki has already made his choice."

As soon as he finished speaking, Akira's aura suddenly surged.

"Akira, are you trying to force me to submit through brute force?"

Feeling Akira's aura suddenly reach its peak, a cold glint flashed in Sakazuki's eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "Very well, let me see if you truly have the strength to become the Fleet Admiral of Marine Headquarters!"

Speaking thus, as a user of the Logia-type Magma-Magma Fruit, he no longer hesitated and decisively unleashed his Devil Fruit ability, with molten magma dripping from his arms onto the ground.

At the same time, he took a sudden step forward, his giant magma-infused fist hurtling towards Akira's face with astonishing speed.

"Meigo!"

With a loud shout, the previously cool prison became incredibly hot due to Sakazuki's Devil Fruit ability. The giant magma-infused fist, moving at a speed barely perceptible to the human eye, instantly magnified in Akira's pupils.

However, while Sakazuki's attack speed was fast enough, Akira was already prepared.

The moment the giant fist, imbued with scorching energy, met him head-on, he decisively shed all his body's strength and quietly activated the Rokushiki techniques.

"Kami-e--"

A calm voice rang out, and Akira's body instantly became as light as a piece of paper, gracefully evading the oncoming giant fist.

At the same time.

The Marine officers of various ranks standing around unhesitatingly hurled all the seawater from their buckets towards Akira and Sakazuki.

Splash--

In an instant, the pouring seawater enveloped Akira and Sakazuki, leaving Sakazuki, trapped in the narrow space, with nowhere to escape.

"Naive!"

Looking at the splashing seawater, Sakazuki let out a cold snort. His unique Magma-Magma Fruit ability was unleashed without reservation. The moment the seawater touched him, it was instantly vaporized by the terrifying heat released by the magma.

Seizing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Akira, who had evaded Sakazuki's attack with "Kami-e," flickered and appeared in front of Sakazuki. The Rokushiki technique "Shigan" was then fiercely unleashed, his palm transforming into a finger and accurately poking Sakazuki's chest.

As if anticipating Akira's counterattack, a cruel smile flashed across Sakazuki's lips, and he coldly said, "A mere parlor trick..."

Before Sakazuki could finish speaking, Akira suddenly shouted, "Armament!"

Buzz--

The moment the word was uttered, "Shigan" instantly hardened with Armament Haki and then accelerated sharply. With a thwack, it plunged into Sakazuki's body.

Having landed a blow, Akira did not stop there. The Rokushiki technique "Soru" was then activated, and his figure flickered, disappearing from Sakazuki's front. When he reappeared, he was already behind Sakazuki, holding a hook made of Seastone.

"Now!"

Akira, appearing behind Sakazuki with a hook in his hand, didn't hesitate for a moment and decisively called out, "Let's go together!"

Before his voice even faded, the iron hook in his hand swept towards Sakazuki like lightning.

Immediately after, several officers standing around also threw the Seastone hooks in their hands.

Momonga, Strawberry, and Bastille weren't idle either. They drew their weapons and watched the unfolding situation in the arena as if facing a formidable enemy.

Facing the hooks sweeping in from all directions, Sakazuki's expression remained unchanged. He stood his ground, unmoving.

The instant the Seastone hooks were about to ensnare him, his figure flickered and vanished into thin air.

"Don't forget, I'm an Admiral of the Headquarters!"

As Sakazuki disappeared, his voice immediately came from behind everyone, filled with unspeakable anger and killing intent. "To think you'd try to capture me with such a trick, how little do you think of me?"