Their laughter echoed around them, leaving everyone bewildered. Weren't they just moments ago at loggerheads? How come they're laughing heartily like best buddies now?
"As expected of the World's Strongest, his aura is truly unmatched by ordinary people!" Xia Chen said with a faint smile, looking at the Whitebeard.
The Whitebeard also looked at Xia Chen, and said with a smile:
"Kid, you really surprise me. To have such a level of Conqueror's Haki at your age is something even Red Hair wouldn't be as good as you at your age!"
"I think so too!"
"Hahaha..."
"Gurala la la la..."
The two of them burst into laughter again.
After a while, the laughter gradually subsided. Xia Chen turned to look at the Five Elders and said calmly, "Those five old guys are here. What do you think we should do now?"
"What else can we do? Just fight! Ace is my son, of course I have to save him! All we need to do is clear away the obstacles in our way!"
The Whitebeard spoke calmly, his tone firm.
"That makes sense!" Xia Chen nodded in agreement.
Now that the war has begun, it's impossible and unrealistic to stop it now; this war was inevitable to begin with.
Xia Chen stood at the bow of the Moby Dick, looking down. The low-to-mid-level combat forces of both sides were already locked in fierce fighting, with neither side gaining the upper hand.
However, the high-end combat forces of both sides have not yet entered the fray.
Xia Chen looked in the direction of Ark Maxim again, only to see that Luffy and the others were no longer on the ship, but had appeared on the battlefield not far from the ship below.
Seeing this, Xia Chen couldn't help but smile like a proud father. Luffy two companions had all reached at least the level of Vice Admiral, making them a considerable fighting force even in this war.
Besides Luffy and his two companions, Usopp and Nami, who had recently eaten Devil Fruits, were also shining brightly, beating the surrounding henchmen to near death one by one.
With an excited smile, Usopp exclaimed, "This is the place that suits our level! What kind of miserable life have we been living in before?"
"Our strength has clearly increased significantly, but what kind of Gyuki have we encountered? They make us feel like useless trash!"
"Indeed!" Nami, who was standing to the side, was surrounded by lightning, which raged against the marines who were attacking her.
For the two of them now, these grunt marines no longer pose a threat. It's just nonsense to say that there are no useless Devil Fruits, only useless users.
A powerful fruit can allow a person to grow into a strong person in a short period of time.
For example, the difference between a regular Zoan and Mythical Zoan is simply enormous.
Look at the top-tier powerhouses in this world who possess Devil Fruits—aren't their fruits incredibly powerful? If all Devil Fruits were truly of equal strength, then why are all Five Elders Mythical Zoan?
Even a fool could figure this out!
Besides Nami, Chopper, Robin, Brook are also fighting hard against the Marines on the other side.
However, compared to Nami and Usopp, their visual impact is much less, since their abilities don't have any fancy special effects.
Especially Chopper and Brook, you could say they have the ability, and they certainly do! But you also can't really say they don't!
In short, the main theme is about extraordinary abilities hidden in the ordinary!
And it actually works! For example, now a group of marines just chase after Brook whenever they see him, showing absolutely no desire to fight.
Navy A: "Skull... skull!"
Navy B: "Can anyone tell me why there are living, talking skeletons?"
Navy C: " Mama, I must be dreaming!"
"How scary~~~"
"..."
A group of sailors, their voices trembling with tears, were herded from left to right and then from right to left by Brook.
"Yohohoho~~~ Don't be afraid~~~"
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Xia Chen then turned his gaze to the pirates he had brought out of the Infinite Hell and said calmly:
"You can now do what you promised me!"
Jinbe had already joined the battle, while Crocodile had been keeping a close eye on them. Xia Chen knew without a doubt that Crocodile wasn't watching him, but rather Whitebeard.
As for the other pirates, they stood calmly on the ship, seemingly unconcerned.
Xia Chen certainly wouldn't allow them to do that; he didn't let them out just so they could enjoy the air here.
Of course, as he said before, if anyone didn't want to keep their agreement with him, he would have no choice but to send them down to see Bondi World.
These pirates are useful to Xia Chen, but not that much. He could wipe them all out with just a Clone that is 90% of his strength.
This explains why Xia Chen sensed a powerful aura when he was in Impel Down, but didn't invite it.
If nothing unexpected happens, the aura he sensed at that time was probably Bullet!
Xia Chen acknowledged Bullet's abilities, but his personality meant he wouldn't be bound by others, so Xia Chen didn't bother with him.
Bullet is strong, that's true, but he's even stronger!
The pirates' expressions didn't change after hearing Xia Chen's words, but they were a little annoyed.
But thinking about what happened to Bondi World and his recent clash with Whitebeard's Conqueror's Haki, he felt they should stick to their agreement!
It's absolutely not because Xia Chen is afraid of him due to his strength, absolutely not!
Then, one by one, these pirates leaped into the air and charged towards the battlefield. Wherever they went, ordinary marines were no match for them!
Upon witnessing this scene, Sengoku frowned slightly, inwardly cursing:
"That damned Xia Chen, he actually released all these pirates! Doesn't he know how heinous their crimes are?"
Most importantly, none of the pirates who could be imprisoned in the Infinite Hell were weak; they were all at least at the level of Vice Admiral.
Of course, seeing these pirates wreaking havoc in the Navy, without Sengoku saying a word, a bunch of Headquarters Vice Admiral from the Marine Headquarters rushed towards them.
Everyone found their own adversary, and the war became increasingly fierce.
Xia Chen watched the fighting calmly. At present, the two sides were at a stalemate, but overall the navy still had a slight advantage.
After all, the Navy's external reinforcements Shichibukai, haven't even made a move yet!
As if to confirm Xia Chen's words, Doflamingo in the distance jumped from the wall to the ground, and then everything under his feet turned into white lines centered on him.
At the same time, Hawk-Eyes slowly drew his knife...