"Brilliant, Commander," one of the God's Knights flattered him.
Saint Garling snorted disdainfully, the corners of his mouth turning down. "What has the World Government kept the Marines around for all this time, if not to expend them? Also, tell the Five Elders that the Rocks Pirates are here."
"Yes, Commander."
Aboard the Saber of Xebec.
Rocks stopped releasing his Conqueror's Haki.
The dark red arcs of lightning dissipated completely.
Then Rocks swept his gaze over the scene below and grinned. "Everyone, you remember what I told you earlier, right?"
"Jihahahaha! No need to tell me, Rocks. I know that bastard who's neither man nor ghost is trouble." Golden Lion drew the twin swords at his waist and sneered.
"So when should we retreat?" Stussy tilted her head slightly, her gaze settling on Rocks.
"Once we're done, I can set off a firework in midair as the signal to retreat," Ron suggested.
Everyone thought it over for a while, then nodded. No one objected to the plan.
"So, are we free to act now?" Silver Axe asked.
"Jihahaha! The fools are still asking, while the smart ones have already left." Golden Lion laughed, already soaring off the Saber of Xebec.
But the next second-
Whoosh!
A golden Chakra Arm suddenly extended from Ron's shoulder, grabbed Golden Lion by the ankle, and yanked him back.
Golden Lion jerked to a halt in midair and was forcibly dragged back onto the deck.
"Do you want to die, Ron?!" Golden Lion swore the moment he regained his footing.
"Don't rush off yet, Shiki," Ron said evenly.
Normally, Golden Lion would have flown off again.
But this time was different. He stood where he was, waiting for Ron to continue.
Because he was afraid Ron was still holding back some information.
"This had