Yaan Lass glared at the figure nearby and roared viciously, "You bastard! What have you done?!"
"You actually killed them! We work for the World Government! Are you trying to make an enemy of the World Government?"
Dongze gave a cold laugh at his words.
"Heh! What, are World Government agents the only people who count? Am I not human too? Am I supposed to stand still and let you slaughter me? That's not how the world works!"
Yaan Lass's voice turned sinister. "Aren't you afraid something might happen to your friends and family?"
Dongze gave him a strange look. "Now that those five old men know how strong I am, would they dare?"
"You..."
"Sengoku-san?"
"Aokiji! Retreat!"
"Huh? The fight's over already?"
"Orders from the Five Elders!"
"So it isn't over, then! But are you sure you want me to withdraw now? Kaido isn't the only one here. Jack's here too. If Gion hadn't come, I might not have been able to stop them!"
"Gion?"
"Honestly, what's a Vice Admiral like her getting involved for?!"
"Sengoku-san, that girl is no mere Vice Admiral. From what I've seen, she's almost as strong as I am! She's at least Admiral-level!"
"What?!"
"When did that brat get so strong?"
"Never mind. Come back, both of you! Things have changed. That kid might not be Emperor-Class..."
"Forget it. Sigh... we'll talk when you get back!"
The call ended. Aokiji had heard the shock in Sengoku's voice.
Not Emperor-Class? Given the current situation, Dongze could only be stronger, not weaker.
Beyond the Four Emperors?
The thought suddenly surfaced in his mind, startling even him.
Then he gave a bitter chuckle. "Heh! That kid..."
"Gion! We're leaving!"
"Huh? We're done fighting?"
Aokiji leaped aboard the warship and unleashed one last major attack. His voice