When Vic saw Joy Boy's comment about Haki, he had this realization!
This should also be the balancing method established by the rules of the universe, only the location is set on Qingning Star, a planet that may be somewhat special!
Furthermore, Imu, the Five Elders, and the God's Knights are all Haki. Vic doesn't really believe that Imu has never seen Haki capable of contending with the God Realm- level being.
If Haki can only suppress the Power of Law below the God Realm, then Imu would probably disdain using Haki!
Perhaps 800 years ago, the native God Realm experts on Qingning Star relied on their Haki power to fight against overwhelming odds and kill off even more God Realm from the Celestial Dragons' side!
This coincides with Vic's previous prediction: when Haki reaches a certain level, it is possible to participate in battles at the God Realm, and winning such battles is not a pipe dream!
But with the great battle imminent, it was too late for Vic to realize this. Even though he hadn't given up his Haki cultivation over the past few years, time was simply not enough, and he knew that!
If defeat is inevitable in this great battle, then retreating from the universe might be a viable strategy. With his God Realm strength, he is a top-tier existence even in the universe; where can't he go?
Once I've Haki, I'll return and wipe out Imu and the Celestial Dragons, restoring peace and order to Qingning Star!
The group then began discussing Joy Boy's message in Laugh Tale. They were talking about how, 800 years ago, a vast fleet of warships was rapidly approaching Lodestar Island, Lodestar Island hundred miles away!
On the bow of a massive warship at the very front of the fleet stood a tall figure with his arms crossed, his righteous cloak fluttering behind him!
Judging from this man's imposing presence and his stance, he is definitely a powerful hardliner with a high position in the navy. However, he is wearing a standard recruit's cap. Is he not forgetting his roots, or is he simply nostalgic?
" Fleet Admiral Sakazuki! Are we deploying such a powerful force to wage war against all the Emperor of the Sea?"
A tall man wearing sunglasses, with green hair and a cigarette dangling from his mouth, stood not far behind the person from before and asked with some confusion!
As he asked the question, he glanced around again. His colleagues, who rarely acted together, were all there this time!
On the nearest warship on the left, leading the group was Kizaru Borsalino, followed by several Headquarters Vice Admiral from headquarters, not to mention the other field and lieutenant officers.
On the nearest warship to the right, Fujitora was sitting on the deck eating soba noodles, showing no sign of tension. Several Headquarters Vice Admiral from headquarters stood beside him, led by Vice Admiral Yamakaji. These were all Headquarters Vice Admiral who used to be close to Aokiji, but now they were all leaning towards Fujitora!
Continuing to look to the right, there is a Dog-Head Warship. This warship is very famous. Ever since the Pirate King Roger made his name, this warship has been active on the sea, and later it was even given the title of Hero's Ship!
Needless to say, the one at the head of this warship is none other than the legendary Hero of the Marines. Although Garp rarely takes action nowadays, he never misses a shot!
Even though Koby also earned the title of hero, it's not as prestigious as Garp's. In the Navy, practically no one recognizes his title; they only recognize Garp's. You can tell this just by looking at the equipment on his warships!
Even the Fleet Admiral in front of Ryokugyu couldn't compare, because besides Garp himself, the former Fleet Admiral's Sengoku!
Vice Admiral Tsuru, the Chief of Naval Staff, who also has white hair and has repeatedly resigned but whose resignations have not been approved, and Instructor Zephyr, who also has white hair and retired from the position of Marine Admiral a long time ago to teach new recruits!
Smoker and Koby, who stood respectfully behind Garp, were only considered core members, but this lineup alone was even more impressive than the flagship they were on!
Besides, there were also countless warships on the flanks and rear. If Ryokugyu's estimate was correct, almost all of the Marine Headquarters ' warships had been deployed. What level of battle was this?
Calling it a war wouldn't be an exaggeration. Even the largest naval war they've ever experienced— the Paramount War —didn't involve this many troops!
This was a scene he hadn't witnessed in years; at least, he'd never heard of it before joining the navy!
Of the original Three Admirals, one was promoted to the rank of Fleet Admiral, one left the Navy, and one remained in his original position. However, the World Military Draft recruited two more Marine Admiral, which means the Navy has one more Admiral than Paramount War. After all, former Fleet Admiral Sengoku was also present this time!
Furthermore, the Admiral candidates who did not participate in the Marineford War have also arrived, such as Momousagi and Chaton, each commanding their own warships!
Some of the Headquarters Vice Admiral who had been stationed in the New World for a long time were also recalled and joined the army. Except for some branch troops that were not recruited, the Navy has emptied its coffers!
Ryokugyu felt a chill run down his spine. Even with his radical nature, he knew the seriousness of the situation. If this wasn't an attack on one of the Four Emperors, no other force could withstand such a force!
It can't possibly be an attack on Mary Geoise, can it? We've gone the wrong way. We need to turn back to headquarters, which is closest to Mary Geoise and serves as Mary Geoise bridgehead—the best springboard to invade Mary Geoise!
"No! What was I thinking? How could I have imagined the navy attacking Mary Geoise? That's where the descendants of the Creator live, the most noble people in the world! I must have lost my mind!"
Ryokugyu snapped out of his daze, quickly shaking his head to banish the terrifying thoughts that had been running through his mind. Then he heard a deep voice coming from ahead. The other party hadn't said anything before, but now it seemed they weren't far from their destination!
"War with the Four Emperors is inevitable, but it's unknown how many of Four Emperors crews will participate. The most important mission this time is to crush the Straw Hat Pirates on Lodestar Island!"
I've received word that the Straw Hat Boy have obtained the One Piece! They're about to unleash the greatest chaos in history, posing a far greater threat than the Rebel Army ( Revolutionary Army ). We must stop them!
Akainu also knew that the Four Emperors' crews were now all in cahoots, and to fight one of them would mean making enemies of all four major Emperors' crews. This was why he brought almost all of the Navy's resources with him this time!
Even though three of the Four Emperors of the previous era came from the same pirate crew, they were not taken seriously by the Navy because of their conflicting interests.
But the Four Emperors of the new era are actually allied? Where can you find the logic in that? For so many years, the Navy has been like a nobody; they can't touch any of the forces related to the Four Emperors!
The New World has truly become the domain of pirates. It was thought that Vegapunk's creation of Vegapunk Seraphim restore the balance of power between the two sides, but who would have thought that the Five Elders would immediately turn on him and try to kill Vegapunk!
Vegapunk is no pushover either. Seraphim. If you don't cause him trouble, fine, but if you dare to, Seraphim immediately turn around and deal with you!
What a fine weapon of war! It turned into an enemy before it was even properly used. Akainu must be really exhausted. He might as well give up the position of Fleet Admiral!
For so many years, the Navy has done absolutely nothing, completely playing a supporting role. If it weren't for the fact that the One Piece could cause chaos in the world and the Five Elders hadn't ordered them to send troops, Akainu really wouldn't have wanted to face off against the Four Emperors, who are allies with him!