One of them carried the unconscious Luffy on his back.
Another person grabbed Rayleigh's arm and lifted him up from the clouds.
Rayleigh glanced at the two of them.
"Thanks to your help."
"Otherwise, these old bones of mine would also perish there."
The two men in black did not answer.
Their presence was very well concealed.
However, the power he unleashed when he attacked was in no way weaker than that of the Five Elders.
They also belong to the D. Clan.
This is also the last trump card that the dragon has hidden.
Their strength is comparable to that of the Five Elders.
Dragon knew all along that cooperating with the World Government carried risks.
Therefore, he never allowed the two of them to show themselves easily.
They carry the inherited power of the D. Clan.
As long as the lineage is preserved, the D. Clan will still have a chance to rise again.
This time, they were originally planning to make their move at the most crucial moment.
The Emperor-Slaying Alliance collapsed too quickly.
Kizaru, Dragon, and two of the Five Elders died in succession.
They simply didn't have time to rescue more people.
Rayleigh was able to leave alive because the two arrived in time.
Luffy was also taken away by them at the last moment.
As for the inherited power carried by the dragon, it could not be preserved.
Above the White Sea, the aftershocks of lightning had not yet dissipated.
Rayleigh stood at the edge of the clouds, looking up towards the Sky Island.
That battle ended too quickly.
Dragon, Kizaru, two of the Five Elders, and all the powerful members of the Emperor-Slaying Alliance all died at the hands of Uchiha Xin.
"Thank you both for your help."
Rayleigh looked at the two men in black beside him.
One of them carried the unconscious Luffy on his back, while the other supported Rayleigh.
"If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would be dead by now."
We're not here to save you.
The man in black spoke.
"If it weren't for Uchiha Xin, we wouldn't have shown up."
" The Thunder Emperor's strength is terrifying."
Rayleigh gripped the longsword at his waist.
"Do you think that even if the captain were still alive, he could stand up to Uchiha Xin?"
The man in black remained silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head.
Roger was very strong.
"Back then, even the two of us combined might not have been able to defeat him."
"But if he were to face Uchiha Xin, he would still be a step behind."
Rayleigh's pupils contracted.
The man in black next to him also spoke up.
His voice was hoarser than his companion's.
"I have lived for over three hundred years and have seen many powerful figures."
" Roger has reached the top of this world."
"But unless he goes all the way to the very end, he still won't be a match for Uchiha Xin."
"The final step?"
Rayleigh immediately pressed for more details.
The man in black did not answer, but simply looked towards the Sky Island.
There, lightning still flickered in the clouds.
Rayleigh's expression kept changing.
Even Roger couldn't withstand Uchiha Xin; who in this world could stop that man?
"What about Imu?"
He asked.
"Can Imu, the one behind the Celestial Dragons, stop Uchiha Xin?"
"The current Uchiha Xin is no match for Imu."
The man in black gave a reply.
" Imu possesses the most laws in this world."
"If he takes action personally, Uchiha Xin has no chance of winning."
Rayleigh breathed a sigh of relief.
But the man in black's next words made his heart leap into his throat again.
"However, Luffy might be the only remaining hope."
Rayleigh turned to look at Luffy behind him.
The boy's eyes were closed, his face was gloomy, and he didn't say a word.
" Luffy?"
He has something Roger left behind on him.
The man in black said:
" The Red-Haired handing the Straw Hat to the savior wasn't just a casual remark."
Rayleigh's body trembled.
Straw Hat.
Roger's prophecy.
Red-Haired Shanks.
And there's the power that's merging within Luffy.
All the clues he had overlooked in the past now connected at this moment.
Luffy is definitely not an ordinary person.
Before he could ask any further questions, the man in black Luffy had already raised his hand.
Space cracked open silently.
The three figures vanished simultaneously.
On the Sky Island.
Hancock strode into the Divine Palace.
She approached Uchiha Xin and bowed her head, saying:
"Master, Luffy and Rayleigh have escaped."
Uchiha Xin was inspecting the battlefield cleanup when he heard this and paused for a moment.
"They escaped?"
"It was two powerful members of the D. Clan who made the move."
Hancock said:
"Their abilities are very special; I haven't figured out how they managed to take Luffy and Rayleigh with them."
"What about the other coalition members?"
"Not a single one escaped."
Uchiha Xin nodded.
"Two insignificant characters, don't bother with them."
He did not pursue the matter further.
Since two powerful members of the D. Clan are willing to expose themselves, it means they no longer intend to hide.
As long as they are still in this world, they will reappear sooner or later.
Uchiha Xin turned to look at Tashigi.
How's the troop reorganization going?
Tashigi immediately stepped forward.
" The Thunder Emperor Corps has completed its inventory."
"Supplies, ships, and Devil Fruit abilities on the battlefield have all been distributed."
"The warriors sent from Fish-Man Island have all assembled."
"However, some of the newly joined staff will need to be reassigned."
Uchiha Xin looked at Robin.
Robin opened the record in his hand.
"The cleanup of the battle will take another three days."
"Mainly prisoners, supplies, and personnel on the island."
"Furthermore, Tashigi's Fish-Man warriors haven't been trained for long, and their overall strength isn't very high; they're only suitable for dealing with low-level grunts."
That's enough.
Uchiha Xin said:
" Mary Geoise is garrisoned by the Navy and World Government personnel."
"I'll only deal with Imu."
"The rest are for Perona, Tashigi, and Hancock."
"Clear."
Everyone responded in unison.
Uchiha Xin looked up at the distant sky.
He had already witnessed Imu's power.
The oppressive feeling he experienced when he peered into the Holy Land with the Eye of God still lingers in his perception.
The other party controls the most laws in the world.
A hasty attack will only result in unnecessary losses for your troops.
"Prepare for three days."
This time, let's end it all completely.
Three days later.
The Sky Island begins to move.
First, the outer cloud layers churned continuously.
Immediately afterwards, the entire Sky Island slowly rose from its original position, and the Divine Palace was also lifted up by spatial forces, hovering in the center of the island.
The buildings on the island did not collapse.
The training grounds, warehouses, and roads were all kept intact.
But the white clouds below the Sky Island spread outwards like ocean waves.
" The Sky Island has moved!"
"Everyone, proceed to your designated positions!"
"Legion members are inspecting weapons and supplies!"
The Thunder Emperor Corps moved swiftly.
Perona, Tashigi, Hancock, and Momousagi led the main force to the forefront.
The warriors sent from Fish-Man Island were scattered in the rear.
They hadn't received much training, but everyone gripped their weapons tightly.
This time, they will join the Thunder Emperor Corps to attack the Holy Land Mary Geoise.
No one backed down.
Uchiha Xin stood in front of the Divine Palace.
He did not use Divine Transference to instantly transport the entire Sky Island to the Holy Land.
While that would be the fastest way, it wouldn't allow the world to see his resolve.