Upon seeing the newcomer, Borsalino gaped in astonishment.
My mind was filled with the thought, "How did he end up here?"
Because the person who appeared before him was none other than Zesi.
After meeting Crocodile, Zesi easily persuaded Crocodile to become one of the Azure Emperor Palace Shichibukai.
It wasn't that Zesi had any particular charm that made Crocodile bow down in worship at first sight.
Although Zesi's current status certainly makes many people bow down in worship upon first sight.
However, Crocodile is certainly not among these many people.
If Crocodile would do this, it can only mean that Crocodile is up to something.
It wasn't because of Zesi's power.
Given Crocodile's unruly nature, it's impossible for him to be subdued by Zesi so quickly.
Even if Zesi were to subdue them, it would take a very long time.
The main reason is that Zesi knows one of Crocodile's secrets.
When Zesi mentioned Ivankov and the Hormone-Hormone Fruit, Crocodile readily agreed.
The condition was that Zesi would keep this secret for him.
After capturing Crocodile, Zesi 713 would often go out for a stroll and, while he was at it, collect all Dragon Balls.
His first stop was the Sabaody Archipelago.
I came to see Rayleigh, catch up with him, and talk about some things related to the Dragon Hall.
Knowing that Shanks was among the people of Sabaody, they had the people of the Dragon Hall in the Sabaody Archipelago summon him over.
But Shanks never came.
Seeing the commotion here, Zesi knew that Shanks must have run into some trouble, so he came over in person.
Actually, he's been here for a while now.
Zesi wanted to see how much Shanks had improved lately.
So he didn't interfere, but used the Thunder Python to test Shanks ' strength.
Well, Shanks is indeed quite strong, and he has improved a lot.
He is already comparable to the top-ranking Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he is on Admiral Candidate.
But ultimately, something was still missing.
And this Thunder Python truly lived up to its reputation as one that the World Government had recruited from all over the world.
The Pirate Crew World is quite large.
The Grand Voyage (cffb) is, in the end, just a shipping route. It circles the world, and although it is very long, compared to the entire world, it is just a shipping route.
Even if we put it all together, he only accounts for one-fifth of the world's population, maybe even less.
There are Calm Belt Four Blues all directions, and countless islands scattered throughout, many of which are unknown even to the World Government.
This shows how vast the world is.
A large-scale global conscription, coupled with generous rewards, naturally attracts some powerful figures.
This Thunder Python wasn't mentioned in the original story, but his strength was indeed formidable.
His fierce aura was no less than that of the Sengoku.
That's why Shanks and Hawk Eyes lost so quickly.
In short, Shanks still has a long way to go before he can reach the level of one of the Four Emperors.
"You are the Azure Emperor!" Upon seeing the newcomer, Thunder Python's eyes narrowed in surprise.
"Why are you all so surprised that I'm here?" Zesi said with a smile.
"This is the Sabaody Archipelago, which is very close to Marine Headquarters. Aren't you afraid that Marine Headquarters will send a powerful force to surround and annihilate you?" Thunder Python said. "Don't even mention that this is just the Sabaody Archipelago, which is very close to Marine Headquarters. Even if I go to Mary Geoise or Marineford, let them surround and annihilate me and see if I die or the World Government is destroyed."
Zesi's eyes flashed with a chilling light, and his entire body exuded an incredibly terrifying aura.
This terrifying aura was like the descent of gods and demons.
Even the Thunder Python couldn't help but feel a trace of fear upon seeing it.
Thunder Python was utterly shocked; he never thought he would experience fear in his entire life.
Because there is nothing in this world that can frighten him.
But when he saw the godlike and demonic aura emanating from Zesi, he was shocked; fear actually arose in his heart.
"Hahaha, you really are the Azure Emperor! Perhaps only you in the world possess such terrifying aura. You can tell from your aura that you are truly strong. But even so, I still want to test just how powerful you really are!"
Thunder Python took a deep breath to calm himself down.
"Heh heh, people who think like you usually only have two fates: either they've already perished at sea, or they've joined my ranks. Which kind of person do you think you are?"
"I am neither of those. I am Thunder Python, Marine Admiral! Furious Thunder, Swift Lightning: Second Stage!" Thunder Python roared.
The lightning on his body became even more violent!
The next moment, the Thunder Python's body vanished from its spot.
When it reappeared, the Thunder Python was already in front of Zesi. "Such speed!"
"He was several times faster than just now!" "Is this the strength of Marine Admiral?" "I can't even see how he moves."
Seeing the speed of the Thunder Python at this moment, Benn Beckman and the others exclaimed in surprise.
They didn't even see clearly how the two Thunder Python moved.
Amid their gasps, the Thunder Python, crackling with violent lightning, threw a punch at Zesi.
"Boom!" Zesi raised his hand to block, and terrifying power came from the fist.
The ground where Zesi stood cracked inch by inch from the force of the attack.
Even Zesi underestimated the power of the Thunder Python.
"Your strength is somewhat greater than that of the Purple Foal!" Zesi said, raising his head.
"However, he's only slightly stronger. I've killed admirals and Marine Admiral Fleet Admiral in the Navy. What makes you think you won't die!" Zesi's cold eyes looked at Thunder Python, and he exuded an extremely terrifying aura, far more terrifying than just right.
Especially Zesi eyes.
It seemed that at that moment, all of his Conqueror's Haki flowed and converged into Zesi's eyes.
When Zesi looked at him with that Conqueror's Haki gaze, the Thunder Python felt as if its soul had been frozen.
This startled Thunder Python for a moment.
In the brief moment that Thunder Python was momentarily stunned, Zesi raised his fist.
The ball of light from the Vibration Fruit enveloped his fist.
"Boom!" Zesi threw a punch.
The air cracked inch by inch under his fist.