The World Government's luxurious cruise ship was "accidentally cut" by Tsugikuni Yoriichi. His first slash severed the stern, and after brutally striking his "teammates," his second slash cut the entire vessel cleanly in two.
Seawater poured into the cabins. CP9 hurriedly escorted the Celestial Dragons onto the deck as lifeboats were lowered into the raging sea one after another.
Meanwhile, the Holy Knights who had been protecting the Celestial Dragons gathered on the stern deck, surrounding Tsugikuni Yoriichi at the center.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi held his sword in one hand, ignoring the powerful presences of the Holy Knights around him. His gaze swept over Saint Saturn, whose body was rapidly regenerating, before settling on Dragon, who was sitting atop the railing.
"This guy is a Marine?"
Among the Holy Knights surrounding Tsugikuni Yoriichi was a middle-aged man with crescent-shaped hair. Unlike Tsugikuni Yoriichi, he completely ignored Dragon on the railing and stared fixedly at Tsugikuni Yoriichi instead.
Figarland Garling.
He was the commander of the Holy Knights, a powerful Great Swordsman.
Protecting the Celestial Dragons was not a task handled solely by CP9 and the Marines. During this Celestial Dragon hunting event, the Holy Knights were both participants and guards.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi had not concealed his presence when he attacked. Even now, terrifying Haki surged around him, and faint red lightning flickered in and out along the blade in his hand.
Figarland Garling could sense the vigorous killing intent radiating from Tsugikuni Yoriichi. That overwhelming presence caused Saint Garling to overlook Dragon entirely.
Compared to Tsugikuni Yoriichi's current aura, Dragon's presence was far too faint. He could not sense even the slightest killing intent from Dragon, whereas the young Marine in the Marine coat before him shone with killing intent like a bright moon in the night sky.
"Are you Marine