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Chapter 349: Chapter 349: Three admirals?
Chapter 349: Chapter 349: Three admirals?
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Rumble!
Thunder roared across the sky as thick, ominous clouds gathered swiftly, casting an oppressive darkness over the area.
The Celestial Dragons' bullets, intended to strike Colt, seemed to meet an invisible force mere feet from his body.
One by one, the projectiles dropped harmlessly to the ground, as if they had collided with an impenetrable wall of air.
"Attack now! Something's wrong!"
The lead guard's voice carried a trace of panic, his instincts screaming that something terrible was about to unfold.
Without hesitation, he tried to rush toward Colt, hoping to intercept the brewing disaster.
But it was already too late.
"Fall!"
The single word from Colt carried an undeniable weight. As his voice echoed, the turbulent thunderclouds above answered. Lightning surged violently, descending like a tidal wave of raw energy onto the opposing side.
The street was instantly engulfed in blinding light as thunderbolts crackled and roared, their dazzling brilliance forcing bystanders to shut their eyes in terror. The cacophony of destruction was deafening, leaving everyone frozen in place.
When the sound finally subsided, an eerie silence descended.
Cautiously, some onlookers cracked their eyes open, their curiosity overcoming their fear.
What they saw left them utterly stunned.
"This... can't be real..."
"It's over... It's all over!"
The once-dominant Celestial Dragons and their entourage were gone-reduced to nothing more than a pile of smoldering black ashes.
When a gentle breeze swept through, even the ashes were scattered, leaving no trace of their existence.
"The Celestial Dragons... they're dead!"
The realization struck like a hammer. Someone in the crowd screamed, breaking the collective stupor.
Panic erupted.
People fled in every direction, their fear palpable.
Never before had anyone dared to harm the Celestial Dragons, let alone obliterate them in such a manner.
This act was unprecedented, a declaration of defiance against the untouchable rulers of the world.
Speculation ran wild, but one certainty prevailed: the death of a Celestial Dragon was a matter that would shake the very foundations of the world.
The bustling streets of Sabaody Archipelago emptied in an instant, leaving only Colt and his companions standing amidst the eerie quiet.
"Did you make the call?" Colt asked, glancing back at Robin, who held a snail in her hand. Robin nodded but hesitated.
"I did. But judging by Aokiji's tone, he didn't take the news well."
Recalling Aokiji's raised voice during their conversation, Robin could easily imagine the chaos her report had sparked.
Colt shrugged, a nonchalant expression on his face.
"Not my problem. If Aokiji was caught off guard, that's on him."
"Are you two seriously arguing right now?" Nami interjected, her voice tinged with disbelief.
"We should be running! The Celestial Dragons are dead, and you're both acting like it's a minor inconvenience!"
Nami's unease was only compounded by Colt's casual demeanor.
The sheer audacity of killing a Celestial Dragon had left her reeling, yet Colt seemed utterly indifferent.
"Who said we're leaving?" Colt asked, tilting his head as if Nami's suggestion was entirely unfounded.
His response left her speechless.
What could possibly be more important than escaping the inevitable wrath of the Marines?
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Marineford Headquarters
The sudden blare of an alarm shattered the usual order of Marineford.
Soldiers scrambled in confusion, searching for the source of the disturbance.
"What in the world is going on?!"
From the Fleet Admiral's office, Sengoku's furious roar echoed.
His fists slammed into his desk as he yelled into the snail.
"Fleet Admiral," the voice on the other end stammered, "it's the pirate Colt! He clashed with
the Celestial Dragons and killed them."
Sengoku froze, his face a mix of shock and disbelief.
"Colt? Who is that?"
The name rang a faint bell.
Sengoku's mind raced, trying to place the infamous pirate.
It wasn't until the intelligence officer continued with further details that recognition dawned
on him.
Ah, that small-time pirate from the East Blue.
A nuisance, yes, but hardly worth remembering amidst the countless crises he dealt with
daily.
But now, this so-called "small-time pirate" had dared to commit the unthinkable. "That insolent brat... He killed the Celestial Dragons?!" Sengoku's anger boiled over. "What kind of chaos is he trying to unleash on us?!"
As the Marshal tried to contain his fury, the shrill ring of another * snail cut through the
tension.
Without even looking, Sengoku knew who was calling.
The Five Elders.
Taking a deep breath, Sengoku barked out orders. "Prepare the fleet immediately! Is Kizaru still at the headquarters? He's to lead the mission and bring in the pirate-alive!" Slamming the receiver back onto its perch, Sengoku answered the Five Elders' call, only to be met with a barrage of furious shouting.
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Kizaru's Office
Meanwhile, Kizaru lounged in his chair, casually trimming his nails as Aokiji and Naruto sat
across from him.
"Well, well," Kizaru drawled lazily, "someone actually dared to kill the Celestial Dragons. How frightening. These rookies are getting bolder by the day."
Despite the gravity of the situation, his tone remained infuriatingly indifferent.
Sengoku's orders had already reached him: Kizaru was to lead the mission to apprehend Colt.
Aokiji leaned back, sipping his tea with an air of detached curiosity.
"I'll join you, Borsalino. Naruto will come too. We'd like to see this 'rookie' for ourselves."
Kizaru raised an eyebrow, his movements pausing as he looked between Aokiji and Naruto.
"Three Admirals for one pirate?" he mused.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
"Isn't that a bit much? I doubt the rookie warrants this level of attention."
Aokiji's expression remained neutral.
"Call it professional curiosity. Besides, I have a feeling that he isn't the type to surrender
quietly. You'll need backup."
Kizaru sighed, standing up at last.
"If you insist, then. Let's see just how terrifying this pirate really is."