At that moment, a figure quietly joined the battlefield.
His arrival caused little stir, yet it drew many eyes.
Marine Vice Admiral Cyrik had arrived.
Half a month had been enough for the Marines to wipe out the Wild Beast Corps that had invaded Marineford.
Leaving a powerhouse like Kong at Marineford was enough.
A fighter as powerful as Cyrik could not be left idle.
The World Government now faced two problems: the Four Seas and the Golden Sea.
Given the choice, Cyrik had resolutely chosen to join the Golden Sea War.
For him, the Golden Sea War looked dangerous, but it was actually the safer choice.
He had stayed at Marineford all this time because so many Marine fighters were there to protect him.
The Flying Pirates would not invade Marine Headquarters just to kill him.
After all, the World Government could send powerful reinforcements at any time.
Marineford was very safe.
Even for the Marines' sake, Cyrik should take part in this war.
Besides, the two sides were evenly matched. In the thick of battle, the Flying Pirates could not spare anyone to kill him.
Only Golden Lion Shiki could manage that, but he could not go after Cyrik while the World Government's powerhouses were watching.
So joining the Golden Sea War was actually safer.
If Cyrik went to the Four Seas, he was certain Golden Lion Shiki would head there as soon as the war ended. He would have no chance to escape.
His arrival could also ease some of the pressure on the World Government.
But that was all he could do: tie down one or two of the pirates' strongest High-End Combatants.
One man alone could hardly change much.
This war had not yet reached its peak.
A great many opportunists among the pirates had