Boom!
The explosive shockwave surged skyward before rolling back.
Gasparde, who had turned himself into something like soft candy in an attempt to block the attack, had both his hands and entire body—
torn apart like paper in a single exchange.
Amid the thunderous boom, his shattered corpse was sent flying.
Other than Qin Yu, everyone else was stunned by the sudden turn of events.
In their eyes, it had already been beyond comprehension for Shiryu, the Chief Warden of Impel Down, to join forces with a minor character like Gasparde.
For him to suddenly kill the Gasparde who had come seeking help at such a critical moment was even more inconceivable.
"I killed him for you. Now, I'd like to discuss some terms with you." Shiryu sheathed his sword with a backhand motion.
"I know that you proposed the World Military Draft and are also the primary person in charge of it. You have the authority to make exceptional appointments. I originally thought it would take some time to find you."
"But I didn't expect the rumors to be true. Your relationship with the Pirate Empress Hancock really is unusual. If word got out that a Marine rising star was closely involved with the Pirate Empress, what kind of reaction do you think the sea—and Marine Headquarters—would have?"
His quiet words made Smoker and Ain's expressions shift slightly.
As members of the Marines, especially with Marine Headquarters already caught in such an awkward situation, they knew that—
if this matter got out, Marine Headquarters and Laxus would likely be placed in a passive position.
"Shiryu, I didn't expect you to evade Aokiji's pursuit and come looking for me instead. It seems I'm quite charming after all." Qin Yu smiled warmly.
"But surely you aren't planning to beg me to