Shiki did not interrupt the pirates arguing below. He waited until things had quieted down a little.
Only then did he unleash the world's strongest Conqueror's Haki again and declare in a low voice:
"To prove my resolve, I, Shiki, swear this here: in this battle, I will either succeed or die trying!"
"Either we defeat the World Government in one battle, or its people kill me. Otherwise, this battle will not stop!"
"There is no retreat in this battle. The Red Line stands ten thousand meters high. Without me leading you, withdrawing will not be easy."
"So anyone who wants to withdraw from this war still has one last chance. Does anyone want out?"
Shiki swept his cold gaze over the pirates present. This war was crucial. He had to eliminate any unstable elements before it began, lest they affect morale.
But it seemed Shiki had no chance to make an example of anyone. After all, they were all pirates and knew exactly what pirates were like. Anyone who dared step forward now would never leave this place alive.
Besides, they were attacking Mary Geoise! What pirate would not want to try that? They also believed Shiki would lead them to ultimate victory!
Seeing that none of the pirates present made a move, Shiki felt a little regret and said, "Since no one is withdrawing, let's set off!"
With that, Shiki activated his fruit ability, lifting every warship in the entire stretch of sea and flying toward Mary Geoise!
On the way to Mary Geoise, Shiki also considered the opponents he might face next.
It had now been more than twenty years since Shiki had crossed into this world. In other words, he had remained at the Overlord stage and trained there for over twenty years.
That already far