Chapter 364: What Exactly Does He Want to Do
The five-minute countdown had ended.
At this moment, Uchiha Dali's clone looked at all the targets with amused interest.
It had to be said: Uchiha Dali's method of training was indeed very effective.
Although he had been on the defensive, during those past five minutes—constantly absorbing the enemies' attacks—every part of his body had been wounded.
As a result, the clone's growth and progress were enormous.
His heaven-defying comprehension had already allowed him to grasp a great deal of valuable information.
Right now, he intended to further strengthen that growth.
Don't be fooled by the cruel smile he wore—he actually had no intention of striking.
Even so, a single, simple sentence was enough to make everyone present tremble.
The Navy soldiers who had just attacked Uchiha Dali's clone were all on edge, staring at the clone as if facing a grave threat.
Those with weaker emotional control were already drenched in sweat, faces full of fear.
No one knew what awaited them next.
Even those on the execution platform—Sengoku, Garp, Admiral Tsuru, and the others—couldn't help but grow nervous.
They couldn't see through the depths of Uchiha Dali's or Ōtsutsuki Kyōshiki's strength.
They also couldn't judge the level of the clone that was identical to Uchiha Dali.
That made them feel extremely uneasy.
One thing was certain: this man was incomparably powerful.
If he really insisted on making the Navy his enemy…
Then no one could predict what the outcome of the battle between the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates would be today.
Just as Sengoku and the others were uneasy, not knowing what changes the clone might bring to the battlefield next, Uchiha Dali's clone suddenly spoke with a half-smile, half-sneer.
"Is that all you've got? How disappointing."
"You're useless even when given a chance."
"In that case, I will—"
His voice carried to every corner of the battlefield.
He spoke slowly and deliberately, unhurried.
Hearing his voice, everyone tensed; even the pirates who had clearly not attacked him a moment ago found their breathing quicken and their hearts race.
All fighting stopped for the moment; each person fixed their gaze on Uchiha Dali's clone, ready to defend against any sudden strike.
High above the sky, Uchiha Dali and Ōtsutsuki Kyōshiki watched the battle at their leisure.
Ōtsutsuki Kyōshiki in particular observed Uchiha Dali's clone with great interest.
"Looks like your method is quite effective," Ōtsutsuki Kyōshiki said with a smile.
He could distinctly feel an astonishing energy fluctuation emanating from inside the clone—something that had not been there before.
Moreover, the clone's aura had clearly risen.
Not by much, but it was perceptible and unmistakable.
That meant the body really had grown from the attacks during the fight.
"Is this the heaven-defying comprehension?" Ōtsutsuki Kyōshiki looked at Uchiha Dali with envy once more.
Uchiha Dali merely smiled without answering.
Every Navy soldier and pirate on the battlefield stood ready, tensed like men facing a great enemy.
They all expected the clone to strike at any moment.
Even the three Admirals and Whitebeard himself grew extremely serious.
However, at that moment the clone let out a light laugh.
"Since that's the case, I'll give you another chance."
He spread his hands helplessly, as if joking.
His voice still reached every ear with crystal clarity.
Every corner of the battlefield heard it clearly.
This time, all the Navy soldiers and pirates were stunned.
"??"
"What did he say?"
"He says he's giving us another chance… Damn, does he look down on us?"
"Is he deliberately toying with us? Or is he really that arrogant?"
The Navy troops around, upon hearing the clone's words, were full of doubt.
They had just been bombarded for five straight minutes.
Now he said he would give them another chance?
Did he mean another five minutes to attack?
This was outrageous arrogance!
The pirates were equally confused by the clone's words.
"So what exactly is he doing?" Marco frowned and muttered to himself.
"He seemed to have said earlier that we would also become targets, right? That means whether we attack or not, he'll go after us afterward."
Flower-Sword Vista couldn't help analyzing aloud.
He recalled what the clone had explicitly said: after five minutes, he would make his move.
"Giving us another chance—could his meaning be that those who didn't attack earlier can attack now? Where does his confidence come from?" Diamond Jozu shook his head in incomprehension.
"Since he's so arrogant, then I'll teach him a lesson."
Izo said as he began loading his pistol.
Paired with Armament Haki and seastone bullets, his weapon could threaten any target in this world.
Even if the opponent was also a master of Armament Haki.
Besides, now this was just dealing with an unknown kid.
"Do not attack him."
Just as Whitebeard's crew and division captains were talking and beginning to show eagerness, Whitebeard suddenly spoke.
He was extremely serious and ordered his "children" absolutely not to attack Uchiha Dali's clone.
At their father's words, Marco, Jozu, Vista, Blamenco, and the others were surprised.
"Father…"
Marco immediately understood.
Whitebeard stared at Uchiha Dali's clone with a stern face but said nothing.
He was one of the few top-tier strongmen present.
Among his sons, no one could feel the threat of that mysterious man more keenly than he could.
Whitebeard clearly realized that if his sons attacked Uchiha Dali's clone now, they might all be annihilated hereafter.
This was the strong premonition given by his Observation Haki.
It was also the crucial reason Whitebeard forbade his sons from striking.
If they didn't attack, perhaps they could survive; if they did, the consequences were unpredictable.
The pirates had decided not to attack.
On the other hand, the Navy was ready to leap at the chance.
At this moment, Uchiha Dali's clone smiled again with amusement and said, "This time, I'll give you ten minutes."