One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

As for the Vajra Indestructible Child Skill, it is said that Marshal Shura comprehended it one day and generously taught it within the Navy.

"Asura..."

Muttering Yang Ming's name, Shepard X. Pitt Saint felt more and more that "reducing the power of the feudal lords" was inevitable.

Otherwise, once Yang Ming wipes out the Whitebeard Pirates, only the Red-Haired Pirates and the elusive Dark Night Pirates will remain among the Four Emperors. There will be no force left to counterbalance the development of the Navy, which is clearly not in the interests of the World Government, nor in the interests of Lord Im.

Every leader likes to balance the strength of their subordinates and does not allow anyone to surpass them.

If any sign of surpassing us appears, we will face fierce suppression!

The Five Elders personally visited and were immediately given a grand welcome.

The fact that Lieutenant General Smoker and Lieutenant General Jonathan came together is a privilege not everyone can enjoy.

Lieutenant General Smoker, not being very adept at social niceties, led the way under Lieutenant General Jonathan, who turned to the side and smiled:

"Gentlemen, please."

Before Cobra could speak, Shepard X. Pitt Saint raised an eyebrow and interjected:

"The Navy is really getting worse and worse. They're not even as sensible as Sengoku. When the Five Elders came to visit, Shura only sent two of you lowly minions to greet us. Is Shura looking down on us, or is he deliberately expressing his dissatisfaction with the World Government? Get back here right now and tell Shura to come down and greet us personally, or this isn't over!"

Chapter 429 The visitor is evil

Before Cobra could speak, Shepard X. Pitt Saint raised an eyebrow and interjected:

"The Navy is really getting worse and worse. They're not even as sensible as Sengoku. When the Five Elders came to visit, Shura only sent two lowly minions to greet us. Is Shura looking down on us, or is he deliberately expressing his dissatisfaction with the World Government? Get back here right now and tell Shura to come down and greet us personally, or this isn't over!"

In front of a large group of naval officers and men, Shepard X. Pitt showed no respect whatsoever, spitting as he spoke veiledly at Vice Admiral Smoker and Vice Admiral Jonathan, his veiled insults barely concealed, practically blatantly calling out Yang Ming by name.

Lieutenant General Smoker can be considered Yang Ming's loyal follower. From the Naval Academy onwards, he has followed in Yang Ming's footsteps, step by step, to where he is today. The relationship between the two is no longer as simple as ordinary friends and superiors and subordinates, but rather comrades-in-arms who fight side by side and are working together towards the same goal.

After being berated by Shepard X. Pitt, Lieutenant General Smoker was seething with anger. His face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, his ten fingers clenched into fists, his nails digging deep into his flesh, and his shoulders were visibly trembling due to his extreme agitation.

If Lieutenant General Jonathan hadn't been quick-witted and restrained Smoker's hand before he could explode, given Smoker's past behavior, he probably wouldn't have cared whether the other person was one of the Five Elders or not, and would have just gone up and beaten them to a pulp.

Lieutenant General Smoker turned around, intending to ask a question, but saw Lieutenant General Jonathan give him a meaningful look. His heart skipped a beat, and his previous anger was extinguished as if doused with a bucket of cold water. He immediately calmed down.

Yes!

Jonathan is a very quick-witted and resourceful man, and he probably already anticipated that the Five Elders were up to no good!

While Vice Admiral Jonathan was able to stop Vice Admiral Smoker, the surrounding naval officers and soldiers had already silently surrounded the Five Elders. Everyone stared intently at the Five Elders, with one hand on the hilt of their sword or gun at their waist. As soon as Vice Admiral Smoker gave the order, they would surely rush forward and chop the Five Elders into mincemeat.

Since his debut, Yang Ming has been known throughout the Navy Headquarters for defending his honor with his blood.

Over the years, Yang Ming has quelled the centuries-old mafia scourge in the West Blue, the strongest sea, and has also wiped out the remnants of the old era one after another. Shiki the Golden Lion, Kaido of the Beasts, and Big Mom Charlotte Linlin have all fallen to Yang Ming. Unbeknownst to many, Yang Ming has already established unparalleled prestige within the Marine Headquarters, surpassing all previous Marine Headquarters Admirals and becoming a veritable uncrowned king.

In addition, Yang Ming has been quietly promoting people in the Generalissimo's camp, such as Tina, to take office and replace the older generation one by one, occupying important positions in the Navy Headquarters. He has also secretly removed the teams of Admiral Sakazuki Akainu and Admiral Kuzan Aokiji, making them commanders in name only.

It's fair to say that the Navy Headquarters is now Yang Ming's personal fiefdom.

Even if Yang Ming gave the order to them to oppose the Five Elders, they wouldn't even blink an eye.

Finding themselves surrounded by naval officers and soldiers, Shepard X. Pitt and Topman Vochuli's eyes turned cold. They admired Im's foresight even more. The policy of weakening the domains was imperative. Otherwise, if it dragged on, the navy would become too powerful to control and seriously threaten the World Government's rule.

Now that these naval officers and soldiers are willing to disregard the authority of the Five Elders and the World Government and surround them for the sake of Yang Ming's reputation, wouldn't they be able to turn around and attack the World Government on Yang Ming's orders in the future?

We must be careful! We absolutely must be careful!

Just as Topman Vochuli was about to make a big fuss about this, to better implement his strategy of weakening the feudal lords, he heard Lieutenant General Jonathan smile apologetically and say:

"It is truly our fault for not being able to entertain you properly, sirs. Recently, there have been remnants of the Bigo Pirates causing trouble near the Marine Headquarters. These Marine officers and soldiers have stayed here to protect you. I will go and ask the Fleet Admiral to come down and personally welcome you."

Vice Admiral Jonathan's words, though seemingly a concession, damaged the Navy's face and prestige.

On the other hand, Lieutenant General Jonathan timely shut Topman Vochulissan up, preventing him from making a fuss. It was like punching a sponge, making Topman Vochulissan feel extremely awkward, as if the other party had already anticipated his thoughts.

Besides, after Vice Admiral Jonathan pulled Vice Admiral Smoker away, this group of naval officers and soldiers, under the guise of protection, all stared intently at them. If looks could kill, the Five Elders would have been dead countless times already. Even if it wasn't that serious, just being stared at by such a large group of men was enough to make one feel annoyed.

Since Topman Vocuri Saint and Shepard X? Pitt Saint didn't have any special XP, they naturally felt even more awkward and uncomfortable.

Unfortunately, they are being protected and haven't done anything wrong, so they can't find any excuse to cause trouble.

Whether it was intentional or not, Lieutenant General Jonathan didn't return for half an hour after leaving, leaving the Five Elders lingering in the sun.

It's always the Five Elders who make others wait; when have they ever stood outside the door waiting for someone?

As time went on, the anger in Topman Vocuri Saint and Shepard X. Pitt Saint's hearts soared, their faces turning terrifyingly gloomy, like ferocious beasts about to unleash their fury. Anyone could feel a suffocating sense of oppression emanating from them.

The surrounding naval officers and soldiers felt their scalps tingle, their hands and feet turn ice cold, and even their skin break out in goosebumps, as if they were being watched by a predator at the top of the food chain.

Just as Topman Vochuli Saint and Shepard X. Pitt Saint were about to lose their temper, the doors of the Naval Headquarters building opened, a tall figure appeared in the doorway, and a hearty laugh came from afar.

"Have friends come from afar."

"The Five Elders' personal visit is truly an honor for the Navy!"

As soon as Yang Ming finished speaking, he appeared at the entrance of the Naval Headquarters building. But as soon as he finished speaking, it was as if he had practiced shrinking the distance between them in an instant. He passed through the naval officers and soldiers who surrounded him and appeared directly in front of the Five Elders. He brought a slight breeze and lifted the corners of the Five Elders' clothes.

Chapter 430: Secret Confrontation

As soon as Yang Ming finished speaking, he appeared at the entrance of the Naval Headquarters building. But as soon as he finished speaking, it was as if he had practiced shrinking the distance between them in an instant. He passed through the naval officers and soldiers who surrounded him and appeared directly in front of the Five Elders. He brought a slight breeze and lifted the corners of the Five Elders' clothes.

As the saying goes, the layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

Shepard X. Pitt Saint and Topman Vochuli Saint both narrowed their eyes, completely failing to see Yang Ming's movements clearly. It was as if he could teleport, passing directly through the layers of naval officers and soldiers, and appearing directly in front of them.

If Yang Ming intended to assassinate them, it would truly catch them off guard!

Shepard X. Pitt Saint and Topman Vochuli Saint felt a chill run down their spines as they looked at the smiling Marshal Shura, realizing that Yang Ming's unintentional action was precisely a warning to them.

No guest is necessarily hospitable, and no host is necessarily hospitable!

Shepard X. Pitt's face darkened, and he said with a forced smile:

"Shura, you really have quite the airs of an official! You made us wait outside for over half an hour. Do you even care about the World Government? Do you even care about us, the Five Elders?"

Faced with Shepard X. Pitt's sudden attack, Yang Ming remained unmoved, smiling as he extended his hand and said:

"Lord Martial Arts, please calm down. We just wiped out the Bigo Pirates a while ago, and the related documents for the follow-up matters are piling up. To resolve these issues and share the burden for the World Government, I've truly been working tirelessly, not daring to delay in the slightest. It's because of resolving these matters that I've been a little late. I didn't expect to keep you all waiting. I'm truly sorry."

Yang Ming apologized, but a smile appeared on his face; even a fool would know what he meant.

When Yang Ming extended his hand as if to shake it, Shepard X. Pitt Saint snorted coldly. This was exactly what he wanted. He wanted to give Yang Ming a warning and let this overly young Asura Marshal know who the master was and who the watchdog was.

Immediately, Shepard X. Pitt Saint extended a thick, fleshy hand several sizes larger than that of an ordinary person, covered with thick calluses, clearly showing decades of consistent training. Even as one of the Five Elders, he still persevered in his training every day without a moment's rest.

As the two shook hands, a thunderclap resounded in the sky.

"Boom!"

A deafening clap of thunder boomed, and the ground beneath their feet suddenly sank, creating a shoe-shaped crater. From this crater, serpentine cracks spread outwards, and an invisible force emanated, affecting the surrounding crowd.

The naval officers and soldiers who had been surrounding the Five Elders felt a tangible wind pressure rushing towards them, making it hard for them to breathe. They involuntarily retreated, clearing a large space for Yang Ming and Shepard X. Pitt Saint.

Immediately, they saw the cracks appearing beneath Yang Ming and Shepard X. Pitt Saint's feet, and their expressions changed, their hearts filled with shock.

It's important to understand that Marineford, the Marine Headquarters, is an extremely fortified fortress. Its ground is specifically reinforced concrete, making it very difficult to crack using ordinary methods.

However, Yang Ming and Shepard X. Pitt Saint did not fight, but merely shook hands, yet it was as if two peerless experts were clashing, and the terrifying aura between them was enough to shake one's mind and spirit.

A sudden gust of wind swept across the ground, swirling up countless fallen leaves.

Feeling the immense force emanating from his palm, Shepard X. Pitt Saint's expression nearly crumbled, and he thought to himself in horror:

"This guy has incredible strength! Even stronger than an adult giant!"

"But how is this possible? The other party is clearly a human, so why does he possess such terrifying power?"

While Yang Ming was holding his hand, Shepard X. Pitt Saint felt as if his hand was being held by a red-hot iron. The heat and immense force emanating from Yang Ming's palm shook his mind, and he exclaimed in disbelief.

These five elders, who were bestowed the title of God of War, were all carefully selected elites.

Don't assume that nobles are all useless people who only know how to exploit the common people. In fact, aside from the incompetent fools, there are many capable people who can become nobles.

Lord Im was naturally aware of this. Whether it was to win over the nobles of the various kingdoms or to consolidate the World Government's rule, every now and then Lord Im would hold a grand competition in God Valley under a special name. The contestants were all noble elites from various kingdoms. As long as they could win first place in the brutal competition in God Valley, they would be granted the status of Celestial Dragons and become a member of the Knights of God.

Shepard X. Pitt is a legitimate Celestial Dragon, but back then, in order to compete for the position of Five Elders, he overpowered many Celestial Dragons and powerful members of the Knights of God to secure this position.

He's not like Cobra, who's just a sycophant who only knows how to flatter Lord Im's horse!

It can be said that from childhood to adulthood, Shepard X. Pitt was the kind of child everyone talked about, possessing outstanding talent, diligence, and perseverance.

But all those things he was once proud of crumbled instantly when placed in front of Yang Ming.

Keep in mind that Yang Ming is only a teenager, yet he possesses such terrifying power!

And what about Shepard X. Pitt Saint?

He is now over fifty years old!

With this in mind, Shepard X. Pitt's desire to weaken the power of the vassal states grew even stronger, and he also began to think about eliminating Yang Ming.

The two men separated their hands. Shepard X. Pitt Saint placed his hand behind his back, trying to hide the slight trembling in his right hand from Yang Ming. However, his companion, Topman Vochuli Saint, could see it clearly from behind and was just as surprised as Yang Ming.

"Shepard is known for his strength, yet he was outshone by a young man in a contest of strength?"

Having won a small, quiet victory, Yang Ming's smile deepened. He stepped aside and gestured for Yang Ming to proceed.

"This way, Your Excellencies."

At this moment, facing Yang Ming's smiling welcome, Shepard X. Pitt, having suffered a silent loss, could not continue to lash out. He could only keep a straight face and sullenly stride forward, walking with a swagger, as if unwilling to stay in one place for even a moment, afraid that others would notice his predicament and cause his social death as a high-ranking member of the Five Elders.

Chapter 431 The Five Elders Suffer a Setback

"This way, Your Excellencies."

At this moment, facing Yang Ming's smiling welcome, Shepard X. Pitt, having suffered a silent loss, could not continue to lash out. He could only keep a straight face and sullenly stride forward, walking with a swagger, as if unwilling to stay in one place for even a moment, afraid that others would notice his predicament and cause his social death as a high-ranking member of the Five Elders.

In the somewhat somber atmosphere, Shepard X. Pitt and the other five elders walked along in silence.

Yang Ming showed no enthusiasm whatsoever in treating his guests. He wore a smile throughout but didn't say another word.

This special group of people traveled without any obstacles, and soon arrived at Yang Ming's private office.

As mentioned earlier, the Warring States Marshal's office was simple, while Yang Ming's office was luxurious.

But now, things are completely different.

When Yang Ming opened the door, Kobra glanced inside and his lips twitched violently.