Sensing this incredibly powerful Conqueror's Haki, everyone present changed their expressions repeatedly, especially those who had fought Xia Chen before, and a thought involuntarily popped into their minds.
" Xia Chen... has become stronger again!"
They couldn't understand it, they really couldn't understand it, why their strength improved at a snail's pace as they progressed, while Xia Chen's strength increased faster and faster as the game went on?
Aokiji is probably the one who feels this most deeply!
From Alabasta, when he could easily defeat Xia Chen, to Water 7, when he was easily beaten by Xia Chen, and then at Paramount War, when he was beaten by Xia Chen in various ways!
Less than two months have passed in this period. Anyone would have a mental breakdown in such a situation, right? This is why Aokiji is becoming more and more Zen-like.
As Xia Chen continued to unleash his Conqueror's Haki, the walls of the entire conference room began to crack, and even the whole building started to shake.
If Xia Chen continues to unleash his Conqueror's Haki like this, the entire building will collapse in no time. However, Xia Chen doesn't intend to do that.
The next moment, Xia Chen withdrew his powerful Conqueror's Haki. The instant the Conqueror's Haki disappeared, everyone present felt as if a burden had been lifted off their shoulders.
In other words, the lowest-ranking naval officer present in this conference room is Vice Admiral, which is why there won't be any scene of someone being stunned by Conqueror's Haki; otherwise, it would be too embarrassing.
Xia Chen's purpose in releasing Conqueror's Haki was simply to intimidate these people; he didn't intend to destroy his own base, as that would cause trouble for him!
However, the conference room isn't in much better shape now after being exposed to Xia Chen's Conqueror's Haki; it's riddled with cracks and dust keeps falling in.
Sengoku felt a pang of heartache watching this. All the previous buildings had been destroyed in the Paramount War, and this building had only just been completed. Now, barring any unforeseen circumstances, another one was going to be built.
Ugh, so frustrating! Luckily, the World Government provided funding, otherwise he would have had a real headache.
Shaking off his thoughts, Sengoku Guo turned his gaze to Xia Chen and asked:
"So... what exactly are you doing here? You can't just say you're here for a cup of tea because you have nothing better to do, can you?"
"What if I said yes? What would you do then, Fleet Admiral Sengoku?" Xia Chen asked calmly.
If so...
Sengoku narrowed his eyes, then in a split second, he took out a teacup, poured tea, and tossed the cup towards Xia Chen, saying:
"Then I'll give you a cup of tea!"
Everyone:...
The surrounding sailors were completely dumbfounded by this scene. Weren't you being pretty tough just now? I thought you were going to do something serious, but you just pooped a huge pile?
Of course, they couldn't say these words aloud; they could only grumble in their hearts. That old man from the Sengoku wasn't exactly a magnanimous person.
If they revealed it and he retaliated against them, that would be troublesome. And another very important thing is... there's a killing machine sitting over there, so these Vice Admiral dare not say anything.
Xia Chen caught the tea that Sengoku threw to him steadily, took a small sip, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes the next second.
"This tea tastes good. Get me some later!" Xia Chen said casually, as if he and Sengoku were old acquaintances.
Sengoku didn't answer, but his eyes were fixed on him. Xia Chen ignored him, picked up his tea, took another sip, and then said:
"Alright, actually, the tea was just a formality. I came to see you today because I have something I'd like to tell you!"
"Of course, there are still a few people who should be here right now. I plan to tell you all together after they all arrive!"
"So... Sengoku, call the current Five Elders!"
Sengoku:???
That's right, Xia Chen did intend to call the Five Elders over. He only came up with this idea after arriving here. It's embarrassing that he's always the one going to them.
Now that he is the powerful one, theoretically they should be the ones coming to see him, not the other way around!
Seeing that Sengoku hadn't made a move for a long time, Xia Chen frowned.
"Go ahead and call it! What are you standing there for? Do I have to teach you how to use Den Den Mushi?"
"You..."
Sengoku's face flushed red with anger. How long had it been since someone had spoken to him like that? If he weren't outmatched, he would be...
"Hello, Lord Jupiter? The Rex Lapis, Xia Chen, says he needs to speak with you!"
After saying that, Sengoku tossed the Den Den Mushi to Xia Chen.
Meanwhile, on Jupiter in Mary Geoise, things were a bit confusing. He glanced uncertainly at the Den Den Den Mushi in his hand.
Source: Marineford, Dialer: Sengoku, Content:???
Did he mishear? Sengoku said Xia Chen wanted to see them about something?
Before he could figure out what was going on, another voice came through the Den Den Mushi, but this time it wasn't Sengoku's raspy voice; instead, it was the gentle, refined voice of a young man.
" The Five Elders? This is Xia Chen. I'm currently in Marineford and need to speak with you. I need you to come as soon as possible, otherwise things won't be so easy to talk to you if I have to go to Mary Geoise!"
After saying that, Xia Chen hung up the phone and tossed the Den Den Mushi back to Sengoku.
Sengoku caught the Den Den Mushi that Xia Chen threw to him in a daze; no one would believe he wasn't completely dumbfounded.
As for the other lieutenant generals below, their mouths were agape, their jaws Vice Admiral dropping to the ground.
Kizaru wiped the sweat from his brow and said in a lewd tone, "It has to be Xia Chen! That tone of voice is so Haki! I wouldn't dare talk to the Five Elders like that!"
Upon hearing Kizaru's words, Aokiji couldn't help but roll his eyes at him and say:
"If you dare, you're not Kizaru!"
Kizaru:???
Meanwhile, Ryokugyu, sitting on the other side, was also trembling. He never expected that Xia Chen, this killer star, would come knocking on his door so soon after he joined the Navy.
I wish he had taken office a little later!
He watched the entire Paramount War, although the final scene only showed Xia Chen's Heaven-Pillar club and then disappeared.
But that scene was already terrifying enough, let alone after he joined the Navy and learned about what happened next, which made him even more terrified of Xia Chen.
He didn't think his behavior was shameful. He wasn't a reckless fool like Sakazuki, who would rush in to his death knowing he couldn't win. He valued his life!
Furthermore, after arriving here, he fought against Kizaru and Aokiji, and his final conclusion was...
He's currently the weakest of the Admiral, so it's understandable that even Kizaru and Aokiji are afraid of Xia Chen Xia Chen.
At that moment, all he wanted was to minimize his presence and avoid being discovered by Xia Chen, but often what people fear most is exactly what happens.
"Hey, you green-haired guy, you're the new Marine Admiral, right? It's an honor to meet you!"
Upon hearing that sound, Ryokugyu felt a tremor run through his body, and only one thought remained in his mind.
"It's over!!"