He paused, an icy light flashing in his eyes.
"Do you see now, Kong?"
"This is the world!!!"
The words rang out forcefully, making Kong's pupils contract. He remained silent for a long time.
"Go make preparations!"
"Understand where you stand, and do not overstep your bounds!"
"We must be on guard against a series of hostile actions from the Navy in the days ahead."
"Prepare for war, Kong!"
"If necessary, we can sacrifice anything to uphold justice!!"
The words that followed sent another violent shudder through Kong.
Even after leaving the Holy Land, Kong's mind remained in utter turmoil. He slowly raised his hands, only then seeming to notice that his palms were trembling slightly.
Crack!
Kong abruptly clenched his fists, his expression icy and grave.
"They're still just as arrogant as ever!"
"But this truly is the most dangerous moment the World Government has faced in eight hundred years!"
Slowly raising his head, Kong felt the cold wind blowing across the pinnacle of the world. He seemed more clearheaded than ever before.
"Xia Le!"
"You really have made me see you in a new light, kid!"
A smile spread across Kong's face again.
"I never imagined that one day, you and I would face each other as enemies!"
"How interesting!"
Kong stood there for a long time, gazing up at the sky.
A while later, he turned back toward the magnificent buildings floating among the clouds. Faint sounds of laughter and merriment drifted over.
No one knew of the crisis the world was about to face.
Those lofty nobles were still enjoying their extravagant, corrupt lives.
Wano Country.
A tremendous disaster had raised Xia Le's prestige within this nation to its peak.
The Navy's operations no longer met with any resistance here. In fact, they were warmly