"I… Did I just hear that right? Did he say… he's going to publicly execute Celestial Dragons?!"
"That's impossible! How could anyone dare to do something like that?!"
"Madness! The World Government will be enraged for sure!"
"Hah, interesting. I'd like to see what the World Government will do if the Celestial Dragons really get killed!"
All across the world, voices of disbelief, panic, and excitement echoed. Some were stunned, some afraid, some thrilled—and some skeptical.
After all, not everyone knew exactly what the Celestial Dragons on the Sabaody Archipelago looked like. Even though the three individuals in question wore the distinct clothing of Celestial Dragons, doubts still lingered among the public.
However, just when people thought they were clever in suspecting a ploy, the three Celestial Dragons suddenly woke up.
And then—they heard the news that Lin Xuan intended to execute them. The realization nearly scared the life out of them.
Looking around and seeing the nearby Navy fleet, they instantly clung to it like a drowning man to a piece of driftwood.
The first to shout was Saint Charlos:
"You useless Navy dogs! What are you waiting for?! Hurry up and rescue us!"
Saint Shalria screamed as well:
"Navy! What are you even doing?! Why haven't you saved us yet?! Do you want us to be executed?!"
Even Saint Rosward roared in fury:
"Is the World Government only raising a bunch of trash like you?! Disgraceful!"
Upon hearing the three of them curse and scream at the Navy, those who were still skeptical completely abandoned their doubts.
That arrogant tone, that brainless behavior—there was no doubt now. These people were definitely Celestial Dragons!
No one else could act so absurd at a moment like this.
As for the Navy officers on-site, their expressions turned darker and darker.
They suddenly started questioning the justice they had always believed in.
Why had they been fighting so hard all this time?
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan was on the verge of laughing out loud.
Even he hadn't expected these three Celestial Dragons to unwittingly assist him like this.
He had merely threatened to execute them and already stirred up global shock—but their foolish behavior took things to a whole new level.
At that moment, he gained another hundred million reputation points—truly satisfying.
Of course, just because they earned him so much reputation didn't mean he'd stop using them for more. In fact, it only made him more determined.
With a joyful heart, Lin Xuan gave the order to set sail!
After all, not all Celestial Dragons were like this—but as Sengoku had said, if they didn't want the world to fall into chaos, the Navy had no choice but to stop Lin Xuan and his group this time!
As morale soared again among the marines, Sengoku immediately gave the command:
"All cannons ready—fire!"
Suddenly, ninjas aboard the ship sprang into action.
Some performed Water Style, others Wind Style. The wooden ship accelerated like an arrow from a bow, speeding down the frozen path carved earlier by Tobirama.
"Not good!"
Sengoku's eyes widened in alarm as he realized the situation.
He glanced around at his subordinates and urgently grabbed the loudspeaker Den Den Mushi, shouting:
"Everyone pull yourselves together! Stop them! Don't forget the justice we represent!
If their scheme succeeds today, everything we've protected in this world will be shaken to its core! We cannot allow that!"
His voice ignited the Navy's spirits once again.
That's right—they had nearly been misled by the situation!
They weren't fighting just for the Celestial Dragons—they were fighting for their belief in true justice!
"Attack!"
BOOM!
Countless cannonballs flew from Navy ships, hurling toward Lin Xuan's ship.
As they approached, Lin Xuan remained perfectly calm—even amused.
Honestly, he had always thought that cannon fire in the One Piece world was a bit of a joke.
"Water Style: Water Formation Wall!"
"Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!"
"Earth Style: Rock Fist Jutsu!"
"Lightning Style: Thunderstorm Tornado!"
In an instant, the surrounding ninja unleashed their abilities.
To ordinary pirates, these might have been devastating. But to powerful individuals, such attacks were easily countered—and the people beside Lin Xuan were anything but ordinary.
As the cannonballs rained down, they didn't even need Lin Xuan to give orders. The ninjas each displayed their own skills.
Brilliant flashes of ninjutsu filled the scene—some blocked the shells, others deflected or destroyed them outright.
This entire spectacle was broadcast live to the world by Frex and the others.
For a moment, all the people who had been chattering about the Celestial Dragons fell silent, shocked by the dazzling display.
Ordinary citizens simply found it impressive, but to the true powers of the world—like the Four Emperors and the Revolutionary Army—this scene was alarming.
Most of them didn't recognize what "ninjutsu" was. In their eyes, Lin Xuan had gathered over a hundred Devil Fruit users.
And many of their abilities looked similar to Logia-type fruits—powerful and flashy.
Moreover, these users didn't seem afraid of seawater!
Even without that detail, the presence of over a hundred powerful fighters was enough to match the strength of any Four Emperors' crew.
No—even the Four Emperors themselves felt threatened!
"Where did these people even come from? How have we never heard of them before?"
That question echoed in the minds of major powers around the world—the same question that had haunted the Navy brass for days.
Their agents and spies were immediately mobilized, digging through every channel to uncover information about Lin Xuan's group.
But Sengoku had no time to care about that right now.
When he saw the cannon barrage prove completely useless, he gritted his teeth and issued new orders:
Keep firing—and prepare for direct combat!
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