"Uchiha... Shin!"
If possible, Aokiji never wanted to say that name again for the rest of his life. But the searing pain coming from his hand told him that the man before him was precisely the being feared by both the Marines and the World Government.
Aokiji had great confidence in himself. Ever since the Warring States Period had been promoted to Fleet Admiral and Zephyr's retirement had been put on the agenda, preparations had begun for the nomination of a new generation of Admirals. He, Aokiji, had a strong chance of becoming one.
Of course, he did not particularly care about becoming an Admiral. It was merely a display of strength. On these seas, even when facing a legendary pirate like Whitebeard, Aokiji would not be afraid. With the power of his Logia Devil Fruit, even if he could not win, he could still escape with ease.
But now, he could not even turn his body into an element. He could not use even the slightest bit of his power, and was as frail as an ordinary man.
Damn it, why is Uchiha Shin here?
Aokiji cursed inwardly. Ever since the Roger Pirates had disbanded, the God of Time and Space's whereabouts had become a mystery. No one had seen him again. Both the Marines and the World Government believed he was living in seclusion somewhere hidden.
That was indeed the case, but who could have imagined that the place where he had secluded himself was Ohara? If they had known earlier, then even if the World Government had been given several more sets of guts, they would never have dared launch a Buster Call here.
"You are far too bold," Shin said calmly. There was no anger in his voice, yet it sent chills down Aokiji's spine.
"Sorry...