Chapter 294
Binz turned around, almost bewildered. "Senior Kuzan, what does this mean?"
Could a human battle truly cleave the sky in two?
"When powerful Conqueror's Haki clashes, it unleashes a force capable of tearing the sky apart."
Aokiji said with a touch of nostalgia, "Back in the day, this scene was indispensable in every clash between Mr. Garp and Roger."
"Eh--"
Binz felt his mouth go dry. "There's actually such a thing?"
This world is truly much bigger than he imagined!
This was indeed the first time he had ever seen such a sight!
"Conqueror's Haki?"
Vice Admiral Simon raised an eyebrow slightly and speculated, "Could it be that Charlotte Linlin and Loki are fighting?"
"Perhaps."
Aokiji said noncommittally, "If it really is that Loki the Giant, his strength is indeed astonishing."
It's not that mastering Conqueror's Haki Coating is enough to tear the sky apart; rather, it requires the collision of two equally matched Conqueror's Haki to truly shake the heavens.
If Loki were significantly weaker Charlotte Linlin, he wouldn't have been able to do such a thing.
"If it really is them, wouldn't that be a good thing?"
Hina, with a cigarette dangling from her lips and arms crossed, struck a smug pose. "I was worried they'd form an alliance, but now they're fighting amongst themselves."
"Was it Vice Admiral Naito who did it?"
Drake had just finished a round of exercise, wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel and guessed a little out of breath.
"That guy definitely won't just sit idly by."
Based on his understanding of Naito, Binz said confidently, "But what exactly he did, we'll only know after he returns."
Now that Charlotte Linlin is fighting with that giant, there's even less to worry about Naito's safety.
Now all we have to do is wait for Naito to come back.
Fortunately, this anxious wait didn't last too long.
In the distance, a small black dot was rapidly approaching, and in the blink of an eye, a clear human figure descended from the sky.
Clatter.
With a soft click, another person appeared on the deck.
Why are you all staring at me?
Naito glanced at the deck; the officers of the Marine Guerrilla Unit were all gathered there, their eyes fixed on him.
Naito,
Binz looked Naito up and down and found that the guy was spotless from head to toe; not only were there no injuries, but even the hem of his clothes was clean.
"That's rare. Did you really stay out of it this time?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
Naito smirked. "If I hadn't done anything, Loki would already be betrothed to the Charlotte Family."
"Huh? An arranged marriage?"
Rear Admiral Doll's eyes lit up immediately. "Is that so? Tell me in detail."
"There's nothing much to say, except that the giant Prince has taken a liking to Charlotte Linlin's daughter,"
Naito plopped down in the chair Ain had brought over and casually said, "The cunning Charlotte Linlin, having realized this, wants to arrange the marriage between Loki and his daughter."
"In the end, I stepped in and ruined it."
"Well done, Vice Admiral Naito!"
Vice Admiral Simon couldn't help but applaud. "Charlotte Linlin is already terrifying; if she were to win over that powerful Giant Tribe Prince, the situation would be dire!"
"So, Vice Admiral Naito,"
Grus asked curiously, "How did you manage to turn Charlotte Linlin against Loki the Giant?"
"Becoming enemies?"
Naito raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"
"Um?"
Binz paused for a moment, "Wasn't that Charlotte Linlin and Loki fighting just now?"
Ain then explained to Naito, "We just saw the clouds in the sky split open. Senior Kuzan said it was the result of a fierce clash between powerful Conqueror's Haki users."
"So, you all think that Charlotte Linlin and Loki are at war."
Naito almost laughed.
Isn't that so?
Smoker frowned. "Could it be that another monster suddenly appears?"
"Kaido?"
Drake followed suit and guessed.
"Really, I was looked down upon by that stupid woman Charlotte Linlin on Whole Cake Island, and now I'm being ignored by idiots like you all."
Naito leaned back lazily in his chair, his tone enigmatic, "This isn't how you treat a hero."
"Um?"
Ain was genuinely taken aback.
She looked at Naito's profile, and then a certain guess began to form in her mind.
She could barely contain herself, her eyes widening. "Naito, you're not trying to say that you were the one fighting just now, are you?"
Was there anything unexpected?
Naito casually remarked, "After beating up Charlotte Linlin, I also exchanged a few blows with Loki."
"Hey!! Are you serious, Naito!"
Naito glanced at the idiot who was trying to boost someone else's morale. "Is she so great? She's just a slow-witted old woman. Now, she's no longer worthy to be my opponent."
"Wow..."
Binz opened his mouth, but aside from letting out an unconscious sigh, he didn't seem to have much to say.
This guy is as arrogant as ever.
"So, Naito,"
Aokiji's expression suddenly turned serious. "What do you mean by saying Charlotte Linlin is unworthy to be your opponent?"
"Of course, literally."
Naito raised his right hand and clenched it slightly.
Crack!
The air instantly shattered under his grip, and thick, dark arcs of electricity leaped from his fist.
"..."
Even the experienced and knowledgeable Admiral Aokiji was startled at that moment.
His words trembled slightly as he blurted out, "Conqueror's Haki Coating!"
"Eh!!"
The others on deck immediately turned their attention to Naito's right hand.
"This is... the Conqueror's Haki's Coating?"
Ain was utterly astonished.
Although I've seen Vice Admiral Garp use this move before, this is the first time I've actually seen it up close like this, and the person using it is Naito!
"Naito, you've mastered this move?"
Binz stared blankly at Naito.
"What exactly are you surprised about?"
Naito smirked, the black arc of electricity in his hand vanishing completely. "Who do you think I am?"
That's absolutely right!
Binz nodded almost instinctively.
It's Naito, oh, that's not surprising, that's not surprising!
"Oh my, what a pleasant surprise!"
Aokiji couldn't help but laugh and shake his head repeatedly, "It's just too unbelievable."
"So, Admiral Aokiji, is this so-called Conqueror's Haki's Coating really that powerful?"
Later, Drake asked with some curiosity.
Although he knew that Vice Admiral Naito had been training in Conqueror's Haki Coating for a long time, he really didn't know just how powerful this technique was.
Aokiji smiled. "Right now, Naito's strength is more than enough to qualify him as Marine Admiral!"
"Eh!!"
Drake, Grus, Smoker, Hina's expressions changed drastically in an instant.
Is he qualified to be Marine Admiral?
Is Vice Admiral Naito, who's only nineteen years old, already this strong?
"As expected of you, Naito!"
Ain gripped Naito's shoulder with her right hand, her eyes filled with pride.
Even Rear Admiral Doll, who was always arguing with Naito, couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.
Although I've always thought this guy was arrogant and presumptuous, I have to say that Naito's arrogance was well-founded.
But--
Aokiji narrowed his eyes slightly.
Based on physical skills alone, Naito is already close to the level of Admiral, not to mention his shameless Illusion-Illusion Fruit.
Well, he wasn't exaggerating when he said Charlotte Linlin was no match for him anymore.
Naito is now a true pillar of the Navy!
"So Naito,"