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The enormous dock fell into deathly silence.
As they looked at the sea and dock that had vanished as if scooped away by a giant bowl, everyone present could not help swallowing hard.
Their eyes were wide, their faces still filled with disbelief.
It could be said that this strike had completely surpassed their understanding.
This was especially true for the marine soldiers and officers who had originally been stationed on the two warships that had disappeared.
Their faces were as pale as paper.
If they had happened to be on those ships just now, it would not only have been the ships that vanished.
Their lives would have gone with them as well.
The power of a single punch was this terrifying. Even Chaton, a dignified Admiral candidate, had been frightened into fleeing in panic.
With that display alone, the dissenting voices within the Navy would probably disappear completely.
"Alright, Onigumo, take Chaton away to rest. Tsuru, help report what happened here," Zephyr said, gathering his thoughts before giving the orders.
After exchanging a glance with Tsuru, Onigumo said nothing and quickly stepped forward to grab the dazed Chaton by the arm.
"Whew!"
Chaton suddenly came back to his senses and shook off Onigumo's hand. Looking at the wrecked dock, he let out a long breath.
He turned to Qin Yu and said, "Laxus, you won this battle. But next time, I'll fully unleash the power of my Devil Fruit and defeat you fair and square."
After saying that, Chaton did not spare Momousagi another glance. He turned and leaped toward the warship moored in the distance.
After suffering such a public humiliation, Chaton wished he could crawl into a hole, much less remain here any longer.
Seeing this, Zephyr let out a heavy sigh. "Laxus, I've caused