Boom!
The deafening sound dissipated like thunder.
Standing tens of thousands of meters away, Akainu looked at the torn sky, his face turning ashen.
Especially as Blackbeard's demonic form rapidly sank into the molten lava, his face turning ashen, a hint of deathly gray appearing, revealing a strange sense of desolation.
Recalling the deadly battle ten days ago, and the deal with the Five Elders.
They even went so far as to kill Aokiji.
I never imagined that in the end I would be nothing more than a discarded pawn.
If Bai Yu hadn't intervened in time to save him, he would probably have ended up like Blackbeard, a charred corpse sinking into the lava.
Aokiji remained silent, and as the chill emanating from his body swirled, the churning lava beneath his feet was frozen solid.
Seeing the change in Akainu's expression, Aokiji could naturally guess what was going on.
However, everything that needed to be said has already been said in the fierce battle just now.
A lecture now would only be rubbing salt into Akainu's wounds.
There's only one thing to do right now.
Faced with this expendable move by the Five Elders, what will Bai Yu do?
Whoosh!
A whooshing sound suddenly rang out.
Aokiji snapped out of his daze and saw Bai Yu, his hair now completely white, had landed in front of them.
" Bai Yu, you're a victor, so kill me and let Aokiji go back to be the Fleet Admiral."
Akainu suddenly spoke up.
Aokiji's expression changed drastically.
Akainu has always been racking his brains to seize the position of Fleet Admiral.
Now he's actively seeking death; the contrast is just too great.
However, Aokiji knew very well that the only reason Akainu would make such a choice was that the Five Elders had used a pawn against him.
There's one more thing, and it's the most important one.
The strength that Bai Yu has demonstrated!
Aokiji couldn't even estimate Bai Yu's strength.
However, based on the deductions made by the Blackbeard Pirates and others after they took the Devil's Medicine.
Once they unleash their full power in battle, they probably still won't escape the fate of being wiped out one Admiral with a single strike.
Looking at the dejected Akainu, Aokiji knew clearly that whether it was Bai Yu who parachuted into the Marine Headquarters more than half a year ago, or Bai Yu who left the Marine Headquarters a month ago to become the Pirate Emperor.
The only constant is Akainu's rivals.
Originally, in Akainu's eyes, as long as he could defeat Aokiji and obtain the position of Fleet Admiral, he would succeed.
Having obtained what Bai Yu could not, he was able to stand on equal footing with Bai Yu once again.
Unfortunately, after witnessing Bai Yu's combat prowess firsthand, all those hopes vanished completely.
"Kill you?"
Bai Yu smiled faintly.
"Forget it, I still think you'll be worth killing in the future. Your head still has some growth value. I believe that besides wanting to die, there are other things you want to do."
"As for who becomes the Fleet Admiral, that's none of my business, Aokiji, you agree, right?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Aokiji breathed a sigh of relief and smiled lazily.
"I knew it. You'd say it's not worth cutting a hole in, but it seems we're not qualified yet."
"I had initially held out hope for the Fleet Admiral's position, but the actions of the Five Elders have left me feeling rather disgusted."
"Since they can even use Sakazuki as a pawn, I don't want to be stabbed in the back."
"What's wrong? Do you need more people on your ship? Count me in."
Akainu's expression changed, and he said urgently.
" Aokiji, have you gone mad? Have you even abandoned your status as Admiral?"
Akainu and Aokiji have always had different temperaments and seem to dislike each other.
However, the two sides mostly respected and admired each other.
Akainu cannot accept Aokiji's sudden departure from Marine Headquarters.
"Heh, Akainu, you don't need to be too surprised. I decided from the beginning that if I lost, I would leave Marine Headquarters." Aokiji didn't take it to heart, chuckled dryly, and said with his hands in his pockets.
"Because, I remember some people saying that justice disguised in a veneer can't make people do as they please. Now is the perfect opportunity to leave, so why not?"
"Besides, going back to Marine Headquarters now would mean engaging in open and covert struggles with the Five Elders who stabbed me in the back. I'd much rather get some more sleep."
"Did I say that? You're not using me as an excuse, are you? If Grandpa Sengoku finds out I kidnapped you, he'll probably give me a couple of punches the next time we meet." Bai Yu rolled his eyes helplessly and took a swig of his drink.
"However, if you can trade two punches for a Marine Admiral, it's a worthwhile deal."
Seeing Bai Yu agree so readily, Aokiji smiled and took the wine bottle Bai Yu offered, saying, "You agreed so easily, I feel like I've been tricked."
"However, this is a pirate ship to begin with, so I'm too lazy to argue with you anymore."
" Akainu, what are your plans now? Go back to be Fleet Admiral, or are you like me, having no other choice but to leave Marine Headquarters and become a pirate? If you really do that, I'm afraid the Five Elders will be so angry they'll die."
Bai Yu nodded in agreement with this statement.
Originally, the Five Elders planned to use Blackbeard to eliminate Aokiji and Akainu.
He then used his own hands to kill Blackbeard and the others.
Therefore, the Five Elders can not only deal with the two top combat forces of the Marine Headquarters, but also eliminate the threat posed by Blackbeard.
However, while Blackbeard and his crew have been killed, Aokiji and Akainu are still alive.
Aokiji even chose to leave the Marine Headquarters and join his own forces.
This is a classic case of losing both one's wife and one's army.
If the Five Elders found out, they'd probably be furious.
"Forget it, Aokiji, I don't have your thick skin," Akainu said, shaking his head.
"Since you're not going to be the Fleet Admiral, then I'll gladly accept the position."
"However, this time I will ask the Five Elders what exactly they are planning to do."
"If they truly intend to abandon our Marine Headquarters, then don't blame me for being ruthless and severing all ties between the Marine Headquarters and the World Government."
As he finished speaking, a hint of coldness crept into Akainu's words.
Aokiji glanced at Akainu and sighed softly. He knew his old rival well; if Akainu could say such things, he would definitely do them.
However, faced with the Five Elders' endless tricks, and for the sake of the little remaining naval loyalty, Aokiji sighed helplessly and looked at Bai Yu.
"With new crew members joining the ship, as the captain, you should at least offer them a welcome gift, right?"
"If you don't mind, I'd like to know if you think the Five Elders might have other methods at their disposal."