Justice lies within range; peace comes with artillery coverage!
Ron's arrival brought the greatest change to this world not through shifts between factions. No matter how strong he was, that was still a battle between people. Without him, perhaps someone else would have stepped forward.
Only the various new weapons that came with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit had completely changed this world's mode of warfare.
From the familiar naval ship duels and boarding combat to today's overwhelming firepower and siege tactics, Marine soldiers had long grown accustomed to this new approach. It made them unstoppable, and few pirates could stand against them.
Now, the pinnacle creation of this system, Pluton, combined with well-trained soldiers, displayed an unprecedented scene.
"I had always wondered how a mere warship could possibly deserve to be mentioned alongside Poseidon, who controls Sea Kings. Now I understand..."
Kizaru muttered to himself, then immediately flew over to Akainu, supporting him as they shot into the sky.
"Pull back immediately! The bombardment is coming!"
Masked Zero shouted a warning, then discovered in utter disbelief that the other two had already fled far away. The corner of his mouth twitched as he glared fiercely at Akainu. "I think the Five Elders will need an explanation, Fleet Admiral Akainu!!!"
"Hmph! We'll talk about it then..."
Akainu snorted fearlessly. Since he had agreed to use Pluton, he had already prepared himself to lay everything bare before the Government.
However, after speaking, Akainu rolled his eyes and added, "But you're no longer with CP0, so it probably isn't your turn to report this... Ron left word that if you discovered this secret, he would come explain it to you personally."
Masked Zero: "..."
Explain?
That was called silencing a witness, wasn't it?!
Who would have thought that you, Akainu, with those thick brows