Clang!!
Okay, I'll check it when I get back. I hope you haven't lied to me!
Kizaru, let's end our battle here. You've achieved your goals; there's no need to linger with a remnant of the old era like me...
Rayleigh gave a powerful jerk of his arm, sending Kizaru flying with a single sword strike. After saying something to Kuma, he turned to Kizaru and spoke with an extremely serious expression.
call out...
After Kizaru's body turned into specks of light and landed to the side to repair himself, he heard Rayleigh's words, looked at him, paused slightly, and then nodded.
"That's true. I came here in high spirits, never expecting to fight someone as legendary as you. I had to intervene just now because of my duty, but now that my target is gone, I have no reason to continue fighting."
However, Mr. Rayleigh, I need a definite answer now regarding whether you will participate in the upcoming battle, otherwise I won't easily let you leave this place unscathed!
As he spoke, a glint flashed in Kizaru's glasses, and he asked Rayleigh with an inscrutable expression.
"A great battle? You mean the upcoming battle between the Navy and Whitebeard, right? Don't worry, I'm an old man who wants to enjoy the rest of my life. I won't go out of my way to get involved. Besides, your battle has nothing to do with me, does it?"
Rayleigh paused for a moment when Kizaru asked him for a definite answer about whether he would participate in the Summit War, then replied with a somewhat puzzled expression.
"Hehehe, that's hard to say. But since you've already said you won't get involved, then don't let me see you on the battlefield. Perhaps our navy will spare no effort to bring you to justice..."
"Let's go, Sentomaru. We need to go with you to explain things to the Celestial Dragons today, otherwise our Marines will lose face in front of them."
Kizaru smiled mysteriously and said to him, then called for Sentomaru to follow him, preparing to give the Celestial Dragons an explanation.
"Uh... Grandpa, are we just going to leave this place alone? Even though the Straw Hat Pirates was sent flying by Kuma, Dark King Rayleigh seems to still be around. It doesn't seem right to just let it go like this!"
Upon hearing Kizaru's call, Sentomaru immediately followed with PX1. At the same time, he looked back and saw that Rayleigh seemed to still be there, and that he didn't seem to be damaged. He hesitated and asked him a question.
"Hahaha, interesting young people! Do you really intend to arrest this old man? If so, come and try it, and see if you have the ability!"
Hearing that Sentomaru seemed somewhat unwilling to be let go, Rayleigh burst into laughter, then his expression turned serious as he spoke to him.
"This..."
Seeing Rayleigh's arrogant tone, assuring him that he could escape unscathed from Rayleigh and his superior Kizaru, Sentomaru felt his dignity was insulted. He drew his large battle axe from his back, glared at Rayleigh with an unfriendly expression, and glanced back at Kizaru to see what his decision was.
"Forget it, Sentomaru, let's go, don't bother with him..."
Kizaru continued walking forward without turning his head, and his voice drifted over as he spoke.
"But if we just let him go like this..."
Sentomaru was still very unwilling, believing that if the two of them joined forces, they might be able to defeat even Pluton. However, his uncle and superior, Kizaru, had given up this great opportunity. How could he be willing to accept this?
"What good would it do to let him go? What can an old soldier do? Besides, this is a crucial moment in our battle against the Whitebeard Pirates. Do you want us to face multiple legendary figures at the same time?"
Having become Admiral, Kizaru naturally understood things more clearly than some others. His concern wasn't whether he could capture Rayleigh, but whether the Navy could simultaneously withstand the wrath of two Four Emperors and the former Pirate King's comrades after capturing him.
Kizaru subtly reminded Sentomaru of something before leaving without paying attention to what Rayleigh would do next.
"Yes!!"
Sentomaru understood the meaning behind Kizaru's words this time. Although he was still somewhat unwilling, he didn't say anything and followed him away from there.
laugh...
"Hmm... right, as for Kuma, go find the doctor later to complete your mission. Also, Pirate Luo Chen, your mission is complete. Go find the Marines at the base and head to Marineford with Kuma. I won't accompany you any longer; I need to hurry and report the outcome to the Celestial Dragons!"
After taking a few steps, Kizaru seemed to suddenly remember something, turned around and spoke to Kuma and Luo Chen. After speaking, he continued on his way and soon led Sentomaru and the others out of the area and headed to Area One, where the Celestial Dragons were located.
"Heh, as expected of a Navy admiral. Although he's just a lazy Admiral who clocks in and out without doing anything, he's incredibly efficient when it comes to actually getting things done. Well, I've completed my mission and should go report back now. Kuma, are you coming with me?"
After Luo Chen finished speaking, he turned to look at the silent Tyrant Kuma beside him and asked.
Thump...
Thump...
Thump...
call out!!
He didn't answer Luo Chen's question. Instead, he took a few steps forward and disappeared from Luo Chen's sight in One Flash.
"Wow, are all the Shichibukai this unique? Uh... thinking about it, that makes sense. They're all a bunch of lawless guys, how can I expect them to get along with me? Fine, I'll be magnanimous and let you off the hook."
"By the way, Grandpa, what are you going to do next? Are you going to go find the Straw Hat, or get involved in the next eye of the storm?"
Luo Chen thought for a moment and then forgave Xiong's impolite attitude. He then looked at Rayleigh, who was still standing in the room, and asked.
"Haha, young man, your thinking is a bit off. Judging from your tone and attitude, do you expect this old man like me to interfere? Just leave me alone. I'm an old man who wants to live a few more years. The next era is your stage, young people. How could I possibly get involved?"
Besides, the execution of Whitebeard D. Ace Second Division Commander of Fire Fist Ace's army, was his business and has little to do with me. My relationship with Whitebeard isn't enough to warrant it. Alright, I've said enough, I'm leaving now. If you're going to get involved, then I might just sit back and watch how you make your mark at headquarters. See you later!
After exchanging a few polite words with Luo Chen, Rayleigh waved and walked off in another direction.
"Hehe, don't be so sure! Mr. Rayleigh, I still have to give you a heads-up: you should have the landlady check Ace's information before deciding whether to take action. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. I'm off now!"
Huff... huff... huff...
Although he knew Rayleigh might not yet know Ace's background, he still gave him a hint, because it would be more interesting with so many legendary figures appearing. After all, what Luo Chen wanted was a war with many powerful figures and an unpredictable ending, so that he could hone his strength.
After speaking, he flapped his wings and flew towards the naval base to deliver the mission results to Romas and collect his reward.