Every cannon barrel fired a Dongfeng delivery, unleashing terrifying power. And with the speed at which this ship converted energy, its ammunition was practically limitless.
Terrifying!
Even with his current strength, Xia Le could not help marveling.
"Borsalino."
Suddenly, Xia Le called out.
Kizaru, who was beside him carefully examining the rest of the ship, turned at his voice. "Oh?"
"Do you think this ship could destroy Mary Geoise?"
Xia Le's voice reached him.
Kizaru stiffened. Sweat seeped from his forehead, and his smile turned rigid.
"You must be joking."
"Mary Geoise sits atop the Red Line. Its territory is unimaginably vast, and a great many Celestial Dragons live there."
"We still don't know how powerful Pluton is."
Xia Le said nothing more at that, merely nodding gently. "That's true!"
"Whether it can or not..."
"We'll only know once we try!"
Then he strode out of the cabin to the bow, braced both hands on the railing, and gazed at all the Flag Officers standing at attention before him.
"Relay my order as Fleet Admiral!"
His shout shook the entire dockyard.
Kizaru soon appeared behind him with a solemn expression. He wanted to speak, but ultimately let out a sigh instead.
He had vaguely guessed what the Fleet Admiral was thinking, and what he intended to do next.
"Order the Senior Admirals of all five regions and every Admiral to place all officers of Staff Officer rank and above under their command on combat readiness!"
The next ringing declaration made everyone present shudder.
"What?"
The officers stared wide-eyed at the figure before them.
"The Final War..."
"Has begun!"
A smile appeared on Xia Le's face as he shouted.
His tone was casual, yet carried an icy chill.
Standing beside him, Kizaru sighed softly, his expression saying he had expected as