Xia Chen has simply restricted their movements, similar to what happens in a certain movie; he hasn't killed them.
Of course, this doesn't mean that this move only has sealing abilities; it's actually stronger than some other techniques.
He only needs to control the rock to continuously apply pressure inwards, and he can achieve the same effect of killing the enemy.
But now...
Feeling the vibrations emanating from the eight giant stone spheres, Xia Chen felt it was time to make a decision quickly.
If they aren't killed, they'll be able to break through this rock sphere after a while.
His strength hadn't reached the point where he could easily render them powerless to resist with just this one move.
Just as Xia Chen was pondering, he suddenly sensed the presence of a group of people and couldn't help but look over.
Just then, a group of people walked towards him, stopping about ten meters away. The man at the head of the group looked at Xia Chen and smiled, saying:
"Nice to meet you, Demon King Xia Chen! I heard you previously claimed to be my nephew? I wonder if that still counts?"
Xia Chen raised an eyebrow and said, "Hey! Shanks, don't slander me! You said you heard it yourself, and don't you know that hearsay is the least reliable thing?"
That's right, the newcomers were none other than the Red Hair Pirates, and the one who had just spoken to Xia Chen was none other than Red-Haired Shanks, one of the Four Emperors.
However, Xia Chen would never admit to saying what Shanks said! Back then, he was still young and inexperienced, and needed to find fictitious uncles everywhere!
Now that he's all grown up, of course he doesn't need to do that anymore! Otherwise, wouldn't he be a generation below Red Hair? That wouldn't do!
Shanks chuckled and continued, "I see. So it seems Hawk-Eyes lied to me. He's really despicable!"
"Huh? Hawk-Eyes actually said I'm your nephew? That's outrageous! He deserves to die!" Xia Chen said with an exaggerated expression.
Hawk-Eyes:???
The Red Hair Pirates were stunned for a moment when they heard Xia Chen's reply, probably because they had never seen anyone talk like that before.
After a moment, Shanks said with a smile, " Xia Chen, you are indeed very interesting!"
"Hey, hey, hey, I don't really like it when men say that to me!" Xia Chen said hurriedly, feeling that it sounded strange coming from Shanks.
I wonder if it's because in his past life he saw a couple who had a very good relationship, and it started when one of the men told the other man that he was very interesting.
Ugh! The thought sent a chill down Xia Chen's spine, and he quickly stopped the wicked idea from his mind. Thinking about it any longer would lead to disaster!
Shaking his head, Xia Chen looked at Shanks and said, "You didn't come here just to meet me, did you?"
Xia Chen could more or less guess Shanks's purpose, and Shanks's next words confirmed Xia Chen's guess.
"I want you to let them go!" Shanks said calmly, looking at Xia Chen.
Xia Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, and after a long pause, said, "The reason!"
"For the sake of balance on the high seas!" Shanks said, looking into Xia Chen's eyes and enunciating each word clearly.
"These people are all high-ranking officials in the Navy or the World Government. Killing them rashly would definitely cause great turmoil in the world!"
"Take the Navy for example. Although it might sound strange for me to say this, I'm a pirate, but honestly, if the Navy didn't exist, pirates on the high seas would become even more rampant, which would be a huge problem for most civilians!"
"The people will live in constant fear, always worried about pirate attacks!"
"Furthermore, the World Government bears the responsibility of maintaining the balance of the oceans and is an indispensable entity for the world!"
"Indeed!" Xia Chen replied thoughtfully.
Upon hearing this, Shanks ' face immediately lit up with joy, and he replied, "Right! You think so too?"
Shanks looked at Xia Chen with surprise in his eyes, the kind of look one gets when they find a kindred spirit, but Xia Chen's next words left him frozen in place.
"No, no, no, you might have misunderstood me. I was saying that it's really inappropriate for a pirate like you to say such things!"
The atmosphere at the scene froze instantly after Xia Chen said this.
Before the Red Hair could say anything, Xia Chen continued:
"I do agree with what you said about the Navy. Without the Navy, it would indeed have a huge impact on the world, making pirates even more rampant and making life even more difficult for ordinary people!"
"But what you said later about the World Government was a bit of blatant lying, wasn't it?"
"Maintaining the balance of the ocean? How can you even say something like that? Their so-called balance is just keeping the ocean from getting out of their control, isn't it?"
"Putting everything else aside, the bunch of Celestial Dragons and boars they raise are disgusting enough, aren't they? And they call themselves descendants of the Creator?"
"Pah!"
"You must know what these self-proclaimed Celestial Dragons have done, right? Treating people like slaves at will, disregarding human life, and you think none of this matters?"
"As long as it benefits them, the World Government can allow even the most heinous pirates to become Shichibukai, so-called legal pirates!"
Isn't that ridiculous?
"So... I can spare those few from the Navy, but those old men from the World Government, they must die!"
Xia Chen said calmly, but his tone conveyed an unquestionable attitude.
After Xia Chen said that, he made a decision. He decided to let Aokiji and Kizaru go, while Akainu would go down there with the Five Elders.
The main reason for doing this is that when Aokiji and Kizaru fought him before, they did not intend to kill him, but rather they intended to capture him and take him to Impel Down.
But Akainu has always wanted to kill him, and just because he's a pirate, he's like a dog that won't let go.
He certainly wouldn't tolerate him; a murderer will always be killed!
Anyway, the loss of Akainu in the Navy won't have a huge impact. He spared the lives of Sengoku and Garp, even though they were getting old.
But as long as they haven't retired, they can continue to be used like cattle and horses!
With this in mind, Xia Chen slightly raised his hand, preparing to control the rock spheres to crush the Five Elders to death. But at this moment, the Red Hair's voice came again.
" Xia Chen, could you please do me a favor and let them go? Although they are indeed despicable, their absence would cause great turmoil in the world!"
Upon hearing this, Xia Chen paused, his hand still slightly raised, and turned his gaze to the Red Hair.
After a long pause, he said:
"Give you face? Who do you think you are?"