Chapter 203 The Buster Call
Suddenly, an invisible wave swept across.
The space changed from "lake water" to "rock.
" "She really came!"
Aoki's eyes flickered, then returned to calm.
Since the World Government wanted to take action against him, how could they not bring someone who could counter him?
Three Marine Admirals, plus the Imprisonment Fruit user of the God Knights, who knows if there are any hidden powerhouses.
This lineup really takes him seriously. The
World Government's killing intent towards him is probably stronger than anyone else's.
Hatred is at its peak.
Aoki looked at Shakky: "Can we still leave now?"
Shakky pondered for a moment, then shook her head and said, "It's difficult.
Although the Navy has surrounded the Sabaody Archipelago, they have only blockaded the main ports; the encirclement is not impenetrable.
Getting out to sea is not difficult; the difficulty lies in how to shake off the Navy.
After getting out to sea, we will soon be discovered by the Navy, and then we will likely face an attack from three Marine Admirals."
Aoki's mind raced.
Rely on the outlaws on the Sabaody Archipelago to entangle with the Navy?
This thought had just arisen when he rejected it.
The most outstanding pirates who came to the Sabaody Archipelago were hailed as Supernovas.
The strongest Supernovas were Luffy's generation, known as the Worst Generation.
And what happened?
They were decimated by Kizaru alone.
If Kizaru had been more dedicated and used lethal force, more than half would probably have perished on Sabaody Archipelago.
And now, the three admirals of the Navy have arrived.
These so-called outlaws are nothing but chickens and dogs before this lineup.
Aoki looked up and said, "Will the Navy launch a Buster Call on the Sabaody Archipelago?"
"Normally, no. The Sabaody Archipelago is Celestial Dragon territory. The Celestial Dragons wouldn't allow the Navy to destroy their territory, but..."
Rayleigh glanced at Aoki, his meaning clear. "
You're really asking for trouble!"
Celestial Dragons might not care that much about their comrades, but they certainly care a lot about their reputation.
They might even be willing to sacrifice the Sabaody Archipelago to wash away their shame and vent their anger.
Aoki quickly made a decision: "We must leave as soon as possible!"
Whether the Navy chose to launch a Buster Call or search the island, they would be extremely passive.
Rayleigh looked outside: "If we leave now, we'll have to force our way out."
Aoki shook his head: "We'll split into two groups. You take Hancock and the others and wait on the beach.
I'll find an opportunity to deliberately expose our presence and create chaos, then you can escape!"
Fortunately, they had found Rayleigh and Shakky; it would have been quite difficult for him to take the three of them away alone.
Shakky asked, "Are you sure you can manage?"
Aoki said, "Don't worry, it'll be fine."
Shakky didn't waste any more words.
She trusted Aoki.
After all, he had managed to escape from Mary Geoise after killing a Celestial Dragon.
Hancock and the others had even more confidence in Aoki; they had witnessed his strength firsthand.
However, reality differed somewhat from their expectations.
Only a day had passed, and Aoki's "Ultimate Form" wasn't fully charged yet; he lacked the strength to contend with a Marine Admiral,
let alone the three of them.
However,
escaping wouldn't be difficult for Aoki.
Having guessed that the World Government might send troops, why would he stay here without a guarantee of survival?
"There's one last thing." Shakky asked, "How are you going to reunite with us?"
Aoki replied, "Don't worry about me. When you see an opportunity, leave immediately and head to Amazon Lily. I have a way to find you!"
Hancock looked at Aoki, who nodded slightly to her.
The group immediately sprang into action.
Rayleigh and Shakky led the three sisters, Hancock and Shakky, away from the bar.
Meanwhile, the Sabaody Archipelago was in chaos, especially areas 1 through 29, which were in complete uproar.
The residents of these areas were mostly outlaws, including pirates, assassins, bounty hunters, slave traders, and so on.
They were enemies of the Navy.
Now, the Navy had arrived with a large force, with three admirals present, seemingly intent on annihilating the Sabaody Archipelago.
No one could sit still.
The Navy's purpose had spread, but they still couldn't relax. It
was true the Navy wanted to capture Aoki, but they had never said they wouldn't capture anyone else.
Now, the Navy's stance was one of "better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free."
No one dared to gamble that the Navy wouldn't attack them.
Moreover, everyone knew that when two behemoths were fighting, it was best to stay far away.
When the city gates catch fire, the fish in the moat suffer.
Whether it's a Marine Admiral or a supervillain with a 5 billion bounty, they are not people they can handle.
Even if they aren't the target, they could still be caught in the crossfire.
In fact,
it wasn't just the villains in areas 1 to 29; people in other areas were trembling with fear.
Faced with a behemoth that could easily take their lives, everyone felt an instinctive fear.
The Sabaody Archipelago was not lacking in powerful individuals, some even able to contact the Celestial Dragons.
But what terrified them was that all their past methods had failed.
They couldn't contact their backers at all.
Outside area 60,
warships surrounded the dock.
On the deck of one of these warships, three tall figures stood side by side.
The surrounding soldiers looked at the three with reverence.
The arrival of three Marine Admirals was a spectacle most Marines had never witnessed before.
However, the expressions on the three men's faces were far from pleasant.
"There's no need to search inside! We're already authorized to activate the Buster Call and destroy this island!"
Akainu's face was icy, his tone forceful. "This island should have been destroyed long ago; this is the perfect opportunity!"
Aokiji looked seriously at the dreamlike island ahead. "There are still a large number of ordinary people in the Sabaody Archipelago. Once the Buster Call is activated, no one will survive!"
"This is the price to pay for eliminating evil!"
Akainu took a puff of his cigar, his expression stern. "Kuzan, you should remember the Five Elders' orders: kill the enemy first!"
Aokiji didn't back down. "Killing the enemy is the priority, but we can't even be sure if he's still on the island. How can we disregard so many lives and activate the Buster Call?"
"Then let's vote!"
Akainu stopped wasting words.
Aokiji had no objections.
The two had never gotten along; if it weren't for the mission, they wouldn't even speak to each other normally.
"Borusalino?" Both of them turned to look.
"What a beautiful island. It's such a waste to destroy it like this."
Kizaru, hands in his pockets, said slowly, "I support initiating the Buster Call!"
Aokiji sighed and said nothing more. Sakazuki
, however, showed a satisfied expression and waved his hand: "Order all warships to prepare for bombardment!"
(End of Chapter)