The Five Elders Mobilize!

The entire hall fell silent.

Saint Saturn and the remaining two members of the Knights stood frozen in mid-air, their clothes soaked with cold sweat, their eyes fixed on the empty void, their faces filled with disbelief, and a deep-seated fear gripping their hearts.

In the span of eight hundred years, only Uchiha Natsu severed the Deep-Sea Contract with a single sword during the Summit War, annihilating the Gunko. Just five years later, the Uchiha Clan struck again, and their second God's Knights fell!

Even Rocks, who once dominated the seas and was invincible, could not do this. This race accomplished it twice in just a few years!

Garp's pupils contracted sharply, his scalp tingled, and he was so shocked by this scene that he was speechless, his heart filled with a tidal wave of emotions.

In the deathly silence, Madara Uchiha's indifferent voice once again crushed the entire scene, icy and chilling, like a final judgment:

"I've said it before, I'm not interested in ants." "But that doesn't mean I'll tolerate insects jumping around in front of me."

His Red Eye slowly swept over the three trembling figures, his killing intent chilling, each word piercing their hearts. "So, who's next...?"

Extreme deterrence locks down the entire airspace.

The three Saint Saturn had lost all will to fight. Their minds were shattered and their fear was bone-deep. Without hesitation, they turned and fled the battlefield at full speed, wanting only to return to Mary Geoise as soon as possible and report this terrifying intelligence that could overturn the world.

At the moment of Saint Killingham's death, in the Flower Room of Mary Geoise, Saint Imu's crimson almond eyes suddenly opened, a hint of surprise flashing in them.

Eight hundred years.

This is the second member who signed the Deep-Sea Contract with him to perish.

The last one was Gunko who was killed by Uchiha Natsu the Summit War five years ago. Now, another one has died.

How could this be? Did Uchiha Natsu leave Origin Island?

Uchiha Natsu Summit War five years ago, forcing him to retreat to Origin Island, that person has almost never stepped out of that archipelago.

Imu had considered eliminating the threat completely, but every time he planned to head to Origin Island, his Observation Haki would be enveloped by a chilling, deadly threat.

It was as if the moment he stepped into the waters of the Origin Archipelago, he would be instantly annihilated by some unimaginable, terrifying force.

He could only wait.

In those five years, he disregarded the costs and frantically expanded the navy's armaments.

With only one new Admiral, Aramaki, the total number of elite naval forces below the Vice Admiral level has tripled, and the number of elite marines at the lower ranks has increased more than fivefold.

Such astronomical financial expenditures were all forcibly diverted from the offerings to the Celestial Dragons and the budgets of other parts of the World Government.

There is only one root cause. Imu sensed a deadly threat in Uchiha Natsu that could destroy everything.

That boy is not even twenty years old yet, and is even younger than Rocks D. Xebec back then.

But as early as five years ago, his strength had already surpassed that of Rocks.

After five years of seclusion and dormancy, just how strong has Uchiha Natsu become now?

Silence reigned among the Flower Room, with only a cold, dim glow floating in the air.

Imu tapped lightly on the armrest of the stone throne with his fingertips, his scarlet eyes gazing out of the hall. His calm voice slowly echoed in the empty hall, referring to himself with the same single word.

"Mmm."

The voice was not loud, but it penetrated through the many corridors and reached the ears of the four Five Elders waiting outside.

At this moment, Saint Jegalcia Saint Saturn was still on the battlefield of Sabaody. The four Saints who remained in Mary Geoise—Saint Shepard X. Peter, Saint Zambaron V. Saint Nusjuro, Saint Topman Warcury, and Saint Mars —hearing the sound, bowed and stepped into the Flower Room, their backs ramrod straight.

Shepard X. Peter Saint spoke first, his aged voice deep and resonant. "Lord Imu, news has arrived from Sabaody: the Saint Killingham has fallen."

Zambalon V. Saint Nusjuro frowned, his fingers twirling the financial scroll at his waist, his tone grave. "The Deep-Sea Contract has failed; this is the second instance."

"When the Gunko, we knew that the Uchiha Clan possessed the means to sever contracts, but we never expected that this day would come so soon."

Topman Saint Topman Warcury's expression was solemn. His instincts Warrior God of Justice made him weigh the pros and cons immediately. "If the Sabaody Archipelago falls completely, all forces in the New World will receive the news, and the World Government's prestige will suffer a devastating blow."

Marcus Saint Mars surveyed the hall and added in a low voice, "Saint Saturn and Saint Shepherd Somaz are still on the battlefield. Now that we've lost one of our God's Knights, the three of them alone cannot stop Madara Uchiha."

Imu slightly raised his eyes, his crimson almond-shaped eyes sweeping over the four people in front of him without the slightest ripple, and coldly issued his command.

"Everyone, set off for Sabaody."

The four of them were all taken aback.

Shepard X. Peter bowed slightly and tentatively inquired, "Imu Im, shall the four of us travel together to Mary Geoise...?"

"Mm." Imu interrupted calmly, "Mary Geoise is safe for now. Pass on my orders: contact Sengoku, gather the remaining navy from headquarters, and proceed at full speed to Sabaody Archipelago for reinforcement."

Zambalon V. Saint Nusjuro's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately nodded. "I will immediately connect to the Den Den Mushi and relay the order to Fleet Admiral Sengoku."

Topman Saint Topman Warcury gripped his scepter tightly, a resolute glint in his eyes. "Understood. The four of us will depart immediately. We cannot allow Madara Uchiha to continue his wanton slaughter."

Marcus Saint Mars voice, "Once we arrive at the battlefield, we will immediately join forces with Saint Saturn and the others to hold off Madara Uchiha."

Imu gazed into the distance beyond the Red Line, towards the Sabaody Archipelago, a barely perceptible hint of apprehension hidden deep within his crimson pupils.

"Be careful, Madara Uchiha's strength far exceeds our expectations. Also, keep a close eye on the direction of Origin Island, and report to me immediately once Uchiha Natsu leaves the archipelago."

"Yes, Imu Im!"

The four Five Elders bowed their heads in unison, offering no further argument.

Leaving the Flower Room, the four quickly walked towards the outer corridor.

Along the massive white marble corridor, countless CP0 members stood silently, waiting.

Zambaron V. Saint Nusjuro, took out the Golden Den Den Mushi from his pocket, and dialed a number.

The Den Den Mushi rang for a moment, and then Sengoku's calm yet weary voice came from the other end.

"I am from the Sengoku."

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, by order of Lord Imu, shall immediately assemble all forces remaining at the Marine Headquarters and set sail for the Sabaody Archipelago to provide support."