Twilight.
Also known as "the hour of demons."
It is the time in folklore when people are most likely to encounter mythical creatures.
At this moment, in front of the elevator of the Red Earth Continent, over sixty thousand Navy Soldiers are assembled here.
Even with rows of giant coastal cannons lined up, and numerous fully armed comrades surrounding the area.
Yet, these Marines remain anxious and uneasy, occasionally looking up, tensely gazing toward the distant horizon.
Almost like…
There really might be an indescribable "Demon God" manifesting from that distant twilight.
"The pressure is still enormous."
On the Grand Admiral's seat high above, Kizaru, all by himself, crossed his legs, gazing at the sea in the distance, saying quietly:
"To hold out for two hours, can we really do it?"
This is the latest order from higher-ups.
At any cost, the battlefield must be confined beneath the Red Earth Continent, blocking the enemy for two hours until night falls!
It seems like barely handing out a reassuring pill.
Honestly, if they didn't set this time limit, or if they asked for a few more hours of defense, even as a Navy Grand Admiral, he wouldn't muster any fighting spirit.
Because the odds of victory are really too low.
Kizaru squinted his eyes, looked back.
Surrounding the coastal defense cannons are dozens of Peacekeepers modeled after the Sand Crocodile.
There are more than fifty standing there.
And in the direction of Paradise, there are also more than twenty Peacekeepers resisting the coalition, predominantly comprised of the Revolutionary Army.
Besides, the Seraphim have already gathered in Mary Geoise.
These humanoid weapons modeled after the Seven Warlords of the Sea are the newest cutting-edge technology created by the research department, working overtime at all costs.
Pressure brings motivation, advancing several years ahead of the original schedule.
At this moment.
They stand quietly alongside the summoned Seven Warlords, waiting for the imminent battle.
Additionally, at the city gates of Mary Geoise, the absolute orders of the Five Elders, and the countless members of the Divine Knight Order…
It can be said that the World Government has brought out all their hidden assets, everything!
Even if past Four Emperors came together, in this luxurious lineup, they would have to consider how many lives they have to come and sacrifice.
But…
But Kizaru knows very well.
This is not enough, far from enough!
Because the enemy is the Endgame!
Leading them is that man!
"Hmm?"
Kizaru seemed to have sensed something, swiftly turned his head, pupils contracting.
"Have they come!"
As if answering his words.
Finally, a shadow appeared on the distant horizon.
Then, a second, a third… countless shadows surged like the tide!
Densely packed battleships stretched out continuously, nearly covering the entire sea surface, scattered like stars, too numerous to count, in an overwhelmingly grand spectacle!
On the forefront's flagship deck.
A tall, black silhouette stood at the ship's prow, hands behind his back, surrounded by stars.
Whoosh~
The sea breeze whipped up his black cloak, fluttering loudly, making it exceptionally noticeable under the sunset, drawing everyone's eyes immediately.
"Hey, they really came."
"That kind of aura, unmistakable."
"The strongest monster ever..."
"...a bounty reaching seventy-three billion Belly, the King of Four Seas, Master of the End, Shano!"
Someone's murmur silently spread through the crowd, followed by a wave of whispers.
Whether it was the lower-level Marines or the higher-level officers, each turned pale with fear, swallowing nervously.
A person's name casts a shadow.
Today, the name Shano has become the most feared existence for Marines throughout the sea!
The extent of his terrifying deterrence is already incomparable to Roger and Whitebeard!
Like a Dharamoklis Sword hanging over the World Government's head, merely existing in this world leaves everyone sleepless with worry.
And now…
Is this sword finally about to strike!
"…"
Kizaru could no longer maintain composure, stood up from the Grand Admiral seat, cold sweat forming on his forehead, his eyes behind the sunglasses fixedly staring at the increasingly close silhouette.
Even across the sea, across such a distance, he could still clearly feel that suffocating oppressive force.
More terrifying than last time!
Even this entire sea seemed not daring to make a single sound, shivering to make way for that person!
"There's nothing to worry about, do you lack confidence to hold for just two hours, Navy, prepare for battle!"
Steel Bone Kong's stern voice, amplified through a loudspeaker, echoed across the battlefield.
"Outer defense lines, all warships! Aim at the enemy fleet! Fire with all your might!!!"
"Yes, Marshal!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
In an instant, beneath the Red Earth Continent, cannons roared in unison, countless dark shells pouring down like a storm, whistling toward the Endgame Fleet!
However.
Shano stood at the forefront unmoved, with no intention to act.
Behind him, several shadows instantly leaped out using Moonwalk, charging forward from the ship's bow!
"Oni Slice!"
"Gravity Blade: Star Fall!"
"Bear's Impact!"
"Divine Sanctuary!"
"Ice Wall!"
"Double Scythe Dance!"