An Unexpected Naval Assault

Aokiji's expression was more like gloom.

It's more accurate to say it's ugly.

He briefly greeted Lin Yan and Zephyr, then unleashed an intense chill from his body and charged toward the direction from which the aura emanated.

"Looks like this is going to be interesting!"

Lin Yan wore a wicked smile.

It's obvious.

The sudden appearance of that aura not only angered Aokiji, but also made Lin Yan slightly irritated...

With an enigmatic smile, Lin Yan turned to look at Zephyr.

"Speaking of which, Zephyr, how long has it been since we've had a major fight? Do some people think we've become easier to bully after being quiet for a while?"

Upon hearing this, Zephyr grinned.

"Kindness is often taken advantage of, Lin. You should be used to it by now, shouldn't you?"

The two exchanged a glance, then revealed cruel smiles before disappearing in the direction Aokiji was heading.

Before long, we arrived at the beach on Saiken Island.

Wow, what a grand display!

Aokiji was already standing not far away with a grim expression, but Lin Yan ignored Aokiji and just squinted at the sea not far away.

Warship!

A dense array of warships!

At this moment, the waters surrounding Saiken Island were completely surrounded by a densely packed navy that had suddenly appeared.

Rough estimate.

Even if they aren't considered experts.

The navy that attacked this time numbered in the tens of thousands!

That's quite a grand gesture!

Even without considering that they came out in full force, such a display was enough to terrify most large pirate crews.

Seemingly noticing the Aokiji appearing on the shore, a shout quickly came from the warship.

"Former Marine Admiral Aokiji, you have now been labeled a traitor to the Navy by the World Government. Surrender now and come with us!"

"A naval traitor?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan was slightly taken aback.

His gaze toward Aokiji immediately turned somewhat amused.

As far as Lin Yan knows.

Aokiji should have gone through the normal procedures to resign and leave the Navy.

Suddenly he's a naval traitor?

It seems some people's moral bottom line is... tsk tsk.

"..."

Aokiji remained silent, seemingly showing no reaction whatsoever.

However, Lin Yan, who had become quite familiar with Aokiji recently, could tell that Aokiji was now extremely angry.

The constant surge of cold air around my body is proof of that!

Then, under Lin Yan's watchful gaze, Aokiji moved.

Click----!

A massive amount of frigid air began to drastically alter the weather, and as Aokiji took a step forward, the surrounding sea was freezing at an astonishing speed.

A series of clicking sounds were emitted.

To use one's abilities on such a large scale.

It's easy to imagine how furious Aokiji is right now.

He never expected this.

One day, I was actually labeled a traitor by the Navy!

This is intolerable!

Filled with astonishing rage, Aokiji slowly stepped onto the ice.

Seemingly sensing the boiling emotions within its master, the icy chill began to roar, and the freezing speed of the seawater accelerated once more.

They were about to encounter the lead warship.

However, that's where it ends.

Boom------!

An astonishing heat suddenly erupted from the foremost warship, turning the frozen sea surface into a sea of fire.

"..."

Aokiji's expression immediately froze.

Then, as if suppressing his anger, Aokiji took a deep breath before speaking in an icy tone.

"Sakazuki, what do you mean by this?"

That's right, the creator of this sea of fire.

He was Aokiji's colleague.

Marine Admiral Akainu!

No... he should be called Fleet Admiral now!

He stared with icy eyes at the figure standing proudly at the forefront of all the marines, but Aokiji no longer felt any familiar emotion in his heart.

There is no doubt that Akainu is no longer the colleague he once was.

His expression!

If the original Akainu, despite his extremism, still possessed some warmth in his gaze towards his colleagues...

So now...

Akainu's face was contorted with rage.

It can only be called a wild beast.

"Don't you understand, Kuzan?"

Facing Aokiji's icy gaze, Akainu slowly revealed a ferocious smile on his face.

"I am the Fleet Admiral, and you are now a traitor to the Navy."

"Does the Fleet Admiral need any reason to personally kill a traitor?"

"..."

Aokiji's breathing suddenly faltered.

Despite being extremely dissatisfied with Akainu's previous actions.

He even eventually left the navy in anger.

But Aokiji never thought of that.

One day, I will truly have no choice but to fight Akainu on the battlefield!

It's a fight to the death!

Realizing instantly that things couldn't end well today no matter what, Aokiji suddenly calmed down, staring intently at Akainu across the sea.

"My life depends on this."

An even more astonishing chill surged from his entire body as Aokiji spoke.

"Sakazuki, if you're even a man, come and get it yourself."

This is the final ultimatum.

This means that at this very moment, the two of them completely and utterly broke off their relationship!

Hahahaha!

However, as if he had heard something extremely funny, Akainu suddenly covered his forehead and burst into laughter.

It was as if they were mocking Aokiji's overestimation of his abilities.

"Do you think I don't know what you're up to?!"

Akainu looked at Aokiji and laughed wildly.

"You think you're stronger than me and can escape this way? Kuzan, let me tell you the truth: you will die here today."

"As a traitor to the Navy, do you think I, the Fleet Admiral, would let you live? Besides... these are orders from those high-ranking officials!"

As if mocking Aokiji's naivety, Akainu laughed wildly for a while, then suddenly his face darkened.

"Do you think we'd just let a former Marine Admiral like you leave?"

As he spoke, Akainu reached into his robes and slowly took something out.

"See? Even if you saw it, you should understand now that the world is so vast, there's no place for you anymore!"

"Kuzan, for the sake of the Navy's justice, please die!"

"?!"

Upon seeing what Akainu had taken out, even the composed Kuzan's expression changed drastically.

His face was filled with disbelief.

"Impossible! How could they allow it?!"

"There's nothing that's not allowed."

Akainu wore a cruel smile.

"We are willing to pay any price to protect our justice; just actions will always be permitted!"

Like a true fanatic, Sakazuki roared to the sky.

"Just like Ohara back in the day!"