While the war at Marineford turned heaven and earth upside down and the whole world watched that ultimate showdown, a storm that would sweep across the entire world had erupted throughout the Four Blues.
East Blue-Rayquaza Soars Across the East Blue.
East Blue, the waters off Loguetown.
Dozens of Marine Branch main warships lined up abreast, their guns trained on the approaching Hua Country fleet. At their head, a Marine Branch Rear Admiral stood at the flagship's bow, his face deathly pale and his saber hand trembling nonstop.
Just half an hour earlier, the World Government had discovered Hua Country's large-scale military deployment after all. He had received an urgent order from the World Government to stop Hua Country's invading fleet at any cost. But when he saw those fifty enormous warships built entirely of alloy in the distance, he realized that the World Government had given him an impossible mission.
At the bow of the Azure Dragon, the flagship of Hua Country's East Blue Army, Guan Yu stood in a green brocade robe, holding the Green Dragon Crescent Blade. His Phoenix Eyes narrowed slightly as he watched the Marine fleet ahead, not a ripple in his gaze.
In the sky behind him, the phantom of a green Divine Dragon hundreds of meters long circled and roared. The power of the Mythical Zoan Rayquaza Fruit gave him command over the sky and air currents, and his almost tangible Admiral-level pressure blanketed the entire stretch of sea.
"General! A Marine fleet is blocking our way ahead. Shall we open fire?" The Deputy General hurried forward and asked with a bow.
Stroking his long beard, Guan Yu spoke slowly, his voice steady as a bell, yet carrying unquestionable authority. "Pass down my orders. Call on them to surrender. Those who surrender will