Chapter 329
To be honest, it's a very risky plan, but it's the only option now.
"Go, Naito! I've already notified everyone, and they'll all cooperate with your plan!!"
Zephyr said earnestly, "Just like you did in the past, go and save everyone!"
"So,"
Naito raised his right hand and pinched his thumb and middle finger together.
The Observation Haki had instantly covered the entire island.
"Here we go."
Smack
A soft snap of the fingers.
Illusions began to appear.
To be honest, even now he couldn't project the entire island.
However, that is based on a single projection.
By first projecting invisible clones within a limited range, and then using those clones as fulcrums to create projections further afield, the entire island will be within the projection network.
Moreover, since the projection is just an illusion, the physical exertion is negligible. Even if the scope is expanded to the entire island, it will not put much burden on Naito.
So soon, everyone on the island was shocked to find that everyone around them had disappeared, and all they could see were the few people closest to them and their packed luggage.
At the same time, figures began to appear.
The people who had already concealed their forms stared in disbelief as their alter egos began to move about the island as if nothing had happened!
"This!"
The scientists from the Science Unit gathered in the research area were all speechless with astonishment.
"Is this the holographic projection device developed by Dr. Vegapunk? No, even a holographic projection couldn't possibly have this level of precision! It only makes those who need to be invisible invisible! And on this scale!"
"It's Vice Admiral Naito!"
The director of the Eighth Research Institute of the Science Unit, a highly respected scientist, exclaimed, "That hero has come to save us again! Truly, what an extraordinary power!"
"Is it Vice Admiral Naito? If it is, then there shouldn't be any problem!"
The scientists also breathed a sigh of relief.
At the same moment, at the port.
The naval soldiers, who had also concealed their forms, stared almost blankly as the phantom soldiers took their place on patrol.
What is this?
Even though their superiors had given them a heads-up, they still couldn't believe it when they actually saw such an astonishing sight.
One of the officers couldn't help but exclaim with delight, "They're here! It's Vice Admiral Naito!"
"We're saved!"
Zephyr's office.
"This--"
Zephyr stood by the window, looking down in astonishment at the massive base.
Before me was a scene I had seen countless times over the past year, a scene so familiar it was almost unbearable.
That's exactly why we can truly appreciate how amazing Naito is!
"The entire island was really covered in illusions?"
He couldn't help but turn around and look at Naito beside him, "You kid, your abilities have evolved to this level?"
Back then, he always felt that Naito's abilities were holding him back.
But now it seems this kid's abilities are ridiculously strong!
That way, we can really escape with everyone!
"What are you so surprised about? Zephyr- sensei, you don't actually think that the Awakening Illusion-Illusion Fruit ability is just a matter of mimicking auras, do you?"
Naito gave a soft hum, tinged with a hint of arrogance.
"Hahaha, you little rascal!"
Zephyr couldn't help but laugh out loud.
With a huge weight lifted from his heart, he was finally able to smile with ease.
Beside Naito, Gion simply gazed at him gently.
She didn't speak or make any unnecessary movements; she simply watched him quietly.
That's Naito for you. No matter the situation, he always manages to turn things around whenever he appears.
"Alright,"
Naito said leisurely, "Don't waste time, prepare to retreat."
"Good!"
Zephyr nodded.
Soon enough, the officers, soldiers, and scientists who had already made preparations quickly assembled at the port and boarded the warships that had been repaired.
A group of naval personnel, who had been arranged to do so, quickly began loading supplies onto the ship.
Then.
"It's ready!"
On deck, Zephyr's tone was undeniably excited, "Let's set sail!"
Naito snapped his fingers again, and the massive naval warships vanished, while their illusions appeared in the harbor at the same time.
Only then did the sails of the warships lower, and one after another, these enormous vessels slowly set sail from the port, stirring up turbulent currents on the sea.
However, nothing can be seen with the naked eye.
"Oh! We're setting sail!"
The marines and scientists in the fleet gasped in unison.
"That's amazing! Even the waves have become invisible!"
"Is this Vice Admiral Naito's ability? That's amazing!"
"No wonder Vice Admiral Naito is called a hero! He saved us all!"
"Vice Admiral Naito, we admire you!"
Quiet praises came from all directions. On the deck of the warship where Naito was, every single marine stared at him with extremely enthusiastic eyes.
If they hadn't been warned beforehand not to make a lot of noise, they probably would have already been cheering for Naito.
"Well done, Naito."
Zephyr patted Naito on the shoulder with satisfaction.
This kid has truly grown into a hero just like Garp.
Not only does he possess strength comparable to that of Admiral, but most importantly, he still retains the purest and most innocent heart!
Naito's sense of justice never wavered for even a moment!
Even knowing the situation was critical, he still rushed over alone to save everyone!
So--
Zephyr's smile suddenly froze for a moment.
Should we tell Naito what the Night King told him?
If the World Government is truly as the Night King claims, should a good kid like Naito really continue fighting under their command?
Zephyr hesitated.
Forget it, I'll just have to verify it myself first.
While the World Government is questionable, ultimately, how could a monster like the Night King possibly have any good intentions?
"But Naito,"
Gion turned back, looking at the illusion of a warship floating silently on the sea, and said, "How long can those illusions last?"
If it dissipates too quickly, wouldn't it be of little use?
Are you questioning me again?
Naito smirked. "At least half a day shouldn't be a problem."
In fact, if he wanted, it wouldn't be a problem to keep these illusions going indefinitely; he could simply continue projecting them.
Half a day?
Gion let out a long sigh of relief. Then, the radiant woman gently took Naito's arm, her mature voice tinged with a hint of coquettishness, "As expected of Naito, without you, I can't imagine what the outcome would have been."
Naito gave a soft snort.
However, that's not enough.
Too much success isn't necessarily a good thing.
The added hardships only serve to highlight Naito the Hero's greatness.
Chapter 225 Heroes
The weather in the New World changes in an instant; one second it's sunny and clear, the next it's overcast and pouring rain.
Thick, dark clouds almost completely obscured all light, turning the sea pitch black. The only source of light was the constant flashes of lightning within the clouds.
The gale whipped up giant waves, and the sea roared and howled incessantly, creating a scene reminiscent of the end of the world.
Although to the naked eye, this boiling sea was completely empty at this moment, with only towering waves roaring incessantly.
But in reality, a massive naval fleet is sailing the waves.
"The wind is too strong! Fold down the sails!"
On the deck, a naval officer roared hoarsely, trying his best to drown out the howling thunder in the sky and the howling wind between heaven and earth.
The torrential rain reduced visibility to its limit, forcing him to crane his neck to try and see the sails hanging on the mast.
By this time, the sails had become unusually bulging under the strong winds, causing the huge ship to tilt slightly.
If the sails are kept at full height, the ship will either capsize or the mast will break.
This is the climate of the New World; even a giant ship of this caliber, even piloted by the most elite naval soldiers, is still in constant danger of being destroyed.
Fortunately, this storm was not as severe as the Battle of Aitwall. Thanks to the efforts of the naval soldiers, all the warships were quickly stabilized and continued to move forward despite the raging waves.
Inside the ship's cabin.