Dragon's gaze sharpened. "That explains why the World Government is so nervous. What they fear isn't just the Pirate Alliance's strength, but that buried history seeing the light of day again."
"Could all this be related to your actions, Dragon?" Sabo asked softly.
Dragon did not answer directly. He merely said, "The situation is more complicated than we imagined. Right now, we need to support the Pirate Alliance even more."
With the decision made, five elite Revolutionary Army squads immediately set out for their respective target areas.
However, not long after the troops left headquarters, an unexpected crisis erupted!
"Enemy attack!" the scouts ahead urgently reported. "CP0 ambush!"
Sure enough, several World Government warships were already lined up and waiting in an open stretch of sea. Leading them was CP0, the World Government's most elite intelligence organization.
"Just as I thought." Dragon's eyes narrowed. "The World Government has learned that we are working with the Pirate Alliance."
"What do we do?" Sabo asked. "We're outnumbered."
Without another word, Dragon leaped forward and landed at the very front of the Revolutionary Army fleet.
"Revolutionary Army, heed my command!" His voice echoed across the sea. "Fight our way through! The Revolutionary Army must not fall here!"
The moment his words fell, battle erupted.
The CP0 agents were extraordinarily skilled, and every move they made was lethal. Though the Revolutionary Army fought bravely, they were steadily driven back before the World Government's most elite forces.
"Hold on!" Dragon joined the battle personally. His Dragon Claw Wind Fist tore through the enemy and sent a CP0 agent flying.
Sabo refused to be outdone. His Flame Fist Technique displayed its might as he fought fiercely against two agents.
However, there were simply too many enemies. Revolutionary Army soldiers fell one after another, their blood staining