Even Aokiji was somewhat surprised to see this boy daring to say such things to him.
This was the first time he had ever seen a pirate with a bounty of only 25 million dare to be so arrogant.
Is it because he looks too approachable, not as fierce as Akainu, that he lacks intimidation?
Just as Aokiji's thoughts were churning, Xia Chen, sitting opposite him, had the most unpleasant expression.
He glared at Smoker fiercely. "You're calling for reinforcements, aren't you? It's unconventional, isn't it?"
When other people call for reinforcements, they do it gradually, one level at a time, but you went and brought out the boss right away.
He just said it casually, I never expected that such a Admiral would actually emerge!
Although he was confident in his abilities, he wasn't so confident that he believed he could rival a Admiral.
If it were just him, it wouldn't be so bad; he could definitely run away if he wanted to. But the problem is that the group of idiots behind him are no match for him!
Hmm... what should I do?
After thinking for a long time, Xia Chen still couldn't come up with a good idea, so he tentatively asked, " Admiral Aokiji, what brings you here?"
"Ah, I originally came here for a meal, but since I've run into you guys, I guess I'll have to change my plans!"
Upon hearing this, Xia Chen's face turned ashen, and he looked at Luffy with a murderous intent.
What are you doing here with nothing better to do? It's like being offered meat to someone else!
However, since things had come to this point, there was no point in saying anything more. Xia Chen turned his gaze back to Aokiji, and his aura instantly changed.
Admiral if Admiral? What's there to be afraid of? Let's fight first!
Xia Chen stared at Aokiji one last time and asked, "Do you really have to capture us? Or can you just pretend you've never seen us and let us go?"
"That won't do, buddy! I wouldn't be able to explain it to my superiors if I let you go!"
"That means there's nothing to discuss!"
"In that case, let's have a fight!" Xia Chen said calmly.
It seems that this battle is unavoidable no matter what. So there's no need for him to waste any more words.
Aokiji turned to Smoker and said, " Smoker, go and evacuate the crowd! I have a feeling the upcoming battle won't be easy!"
"Okay!" Smoker nodded and immediately instructed Tashigi to evacuate all the people around them. Xia Chen did not react to this action.
He hadn't originally planned to harm these civilians, but now that they were evacuated, it would be convenient for him to carry out his plan.
Suddenly, Xia Chen thought of something and walked directly into the restaurant's kitchen, taking everything he saw, whether useful or not, into his System Space.
He loves things like free shopping. Since it'll be destroyed anyway if a fight breaks out, he might as well give it to the buyer; at least that way it won't go to waste!
When they came out again, only their group and Aokiji were left outside.
In this world, unless the strengths are roughly equal, the saying "more people, more power" is completely inapplicable.
Aokiji was standing alone on the opposite side, but he was exerting tremendous pressure on their side.
Xia Chen walked up to the Luffy and the others, "You guys go first, Ace and I will hold them off here!"
"But..." Nami wanted to say something upon hearing this, but Xia Chen interrupted her directly.
"Hurry up! With your strength, staying here won't do you any good; you'll only hold us back. Besides, Vivi's country is in dire straits right now. If you waste your time here, who will help her?"
" Xia Chen..." Vivi stared blankly at Xia Chen, who was speaking.
" Gomu Gomu... Gum-Gum Pistol!"
Just as Xia Chen was about to explain something, he heard a familiar voice. Instantly, a bad feeling arose in Xia Chen's heart. He immediately turned his head to look.
And just as he expected, Luffy was punching Aokiji.
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In an instant, everyone's expressions froze. It turned out that everything they had just said was nonsense. Luffy, that idiot, really couldn't understand human language!
"Oh dear, bro, don't be so irritable!" Aokiji said calmly, looking at Luffy in front of him.
With a thought, ice instantly invaded Luffy's arm and showed a tendency to spread throughout his body.
Seeing this, Xia Chen narrowed his eyes, instantly appeared beside them, and kicked Aokiji.
Aokiji was kicked away, his body flying backwards and crashing through several houses before coming to a stop.
"Ah! My hand, my body!" A pig-like squeal rang out, leaving Xia Chen feeling somewhat helpless.
Turning to look at Luffy, I saw him lying on the ground, clutching his body, which was half frozen, and shouting loudly.
Seeing this, Xia Chen was immediately furious. "I told you to run away, but you insisted on going up and testing their skills, didn't you?"
"Let me help Luffy melt this ice!" Ace said as he walked over.
"No need for that!" Xia Chen replied calmly. Then, he grabbed Luffy's arm with one hand, and Armament Haki wrapped around it.
With a slight tremor, the ice on Luffy's body began to shatter inch by inch, turning into countless shards of ice that scattered on the ground.
That's right, Xia Chen used Ryuo Haki. Relying on the characteristics of Haki flow, Xia Chen could easily do this without hurting Luffy.
"Hey, the ice's gone!"
Luffy jumped up and stretched his body, then said happily.
"See if you dare to be so reckless again!" Xia Chen scolded irritably. Then he added, "You saw it too, your attacks were completely ineffective against him!"
"Quickly, take them and escape!"
"Okay, I understand!" Luffy. Still shaken by his experience of being frozen, he had no desire to fight Aokiji.
"Did I say... can you leave?"
Aokiji's calm voice rang out, his gaze fixed intently on them. Then, with a thought, ice instantly spread rapidly outwards from him, freezing everything in its path.
At that moment, Ace jumped out and shouted, " Fire Wall!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ace created a massive Fire Wall, blocking the incoming ice.
"Run!"
Upon hearing the shouts again, the crowd didn't hesitate and ran back in unison. Just as Xia Chen had said, they were only a burden if they stayed, unable to help at all.
"Everyone says I'll be in trouble if you guys leave!" Aokiji said calmly, then jumped into the sky.
He gathered cold energy in his hand and aimed it at Luffy and his crew who were fleeing.
Just as he was about to make his move, a black fist magnified in his pupils and sent him flying once again.
"I already said we'd stop you!"
A faint voice drifted over, and Xia Chen, who had somehow transformed into his Demonized Form, coldly stared down at Aokiji from the sky.