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Chapter 476 Because I am the one standing behind the Konoha Pirates

not like this.

That's really not the case.

Im felt a sense of gloom and grievance. As the King of the World, how could he possibly utter a false history at a time like this?

"What Mu said... is true..."

Im could sense the questioning looks from the Five Elders beside him.

However, he has never appeared in the human world for so many years, and even his communication with the Five Elders who carry out his will is very rare. It is as if his language function has deteriorated with the communication, and he cannot even say a complete sentence for a while.

"Is this really the Celestial Dragon King?"

Kagura Akihara glanced at Im, who was clearly anxious, then looked at Fleet Admiral Akainu and casually began to complain, "It feels like the Five Elders are worried we'll betray the Celestial Dragons, so they just found some random guy to impersonate the King of the World and deceive us..."

"Silence!"

"How dare you offend Lord Im!"

Saint Satan and Saint Nassuro immediately became anxious!

Although the Celestial Dragons suffered heavy losses in the destruction of Mary Geoise, and they were indeed not entirely confident in suppressing the Navy, they were not without power. How dare Admiral Akihara Kagura slander Lord Im's existence here!

If it weren't for the need for the Navy's strength to deal with the Konoha Pirates, and the fact that Akihara Kagura's combat power is the strongest in the Navy, the two Five Elders, Satan and Nasujuro, would really want to get rid of Akihara Kagura immediately in order to protect their king!

Simply silencing the other party is already the greatest act of patience!

After Satan Saint and Nasujuro Saint sternly rebuked Akihara Kagura, they exchanged a glance and understood what the other wanted to do.

No!

We can't let Lord Im continue!

They might even be suspected of using Lord Im as a puppet put forward by the two of them...

Lord Im's communication skills are clearly insufficient to convince the public. He has only uttered a few words and already seems to be making a fool of himself in front of the whole world. His attempt to rewrite history in the name of the Celestial Dragon King will not be accepted by the world...

The credibility of the World Government and the Celestial Dragons…

It has long been recognized by the people on the high seas as completely overdrawn!

If we let Lord Im communicate with the Konoha Pirates now, it will only make them a laughing stock, and Konoha has clearly made it obvious they can't be bothered to pay any attention to Lord Im's questions...

now…

Only strength can earn recognition!

Only by gathering powerful forces to defeat Konoha can we resolve the doubts the sea has about the Celestial Dragons, and only by becoming the victors can we rewrite history!

"Lord Im!"

Saint Satan, gripping his cane, knelt respectfully before Im and offered his suggestion: "Now, there's no need to say anything more to the pirates..."

"Lord Im!"

Nasujiro also knelt before Im, his katana in hand, and said in a deep voice, "Delay will only lead to unforeseen circumstances; we must begin the war as soon as possible!"

"..."

Im hesitated and tilted his head slightly.

"Yes, ma'am."

Saint Satan and Saint Nassuro, as the Five Elders, had always served Im, and they already understood Im's intentions from his subtle actions. They knew that Im had agreed to their proposal!

"Prepare for war!"

Satan immediately turned to Akainu and ordered in a deep voice, "Sakazuki, immediately order the Navy to attack Kuroshima and join us in annihilating Konoha!"

"..."

Akainu, a cigar dangling from his lips, slowly nodded.

"etc!"

A voice interrupted Satan Saint's words!

Red-Haired Shanks overheard the conversation between the Marines and loudly interrupted Satan's orders, shouting, "Now... there should still be one important person missing!"

"???"

Everyone had a question mark above their head.

What does that mean?

What do you mean there's still one person who hasn't arrived?

Just as everyone was wondering, Shanks' gaze suddenly turned towards the direction of Kuroshima. Looking at the Konoha Pirates, he continued loudly, "Hey, it's come to this point. There's no need for the people of Konoha to keep their master hiding any longer, is there? Why not just reveal your hand now!"

This is what Shanks cares about most!

Red-Haired Shanks doesn't want an unknown person hiding in the shadows, especially someone whose strength is unknown but extremely terrifying!

most…

To make the enemy show themselves before the battle even begins!

At least this way, during combat, we can target one or two weaknesses and probe out the opponent's vulnerabilities!

"snort…"

However, Madara Uchiha glanced disdainfully at Shanks and sneered, "A defeated opponent whom even we couldn't defeat has the right to face him? The mastermind behind us has always been the most mysterious person in the world..."

"Ha ha ha ha…"

Shanks, the red-haired man, was unfazed by Madara Uchiha's taunts; he only wanted to achieve his goal: "It's precisely because we're going to lose that we want to lose knowing why..."

"Redhead is right!"

"At least let us see it clearly!"

"I'd like to know just who they are!"

The crowd erupted in noise.

Because they were indeed curious about the person behind the scenes that the Konoha Pirates had always talked about, the person who had once rescued the Goddess of the Rabbit, and the person who had always supported the Konoha Pirates in their actions!

Ever since the Enies Lobby incident, everyone in the world has been wondering what it is that can make these monsters in Konoha obey orders!

Not only were the people present curious about that person's identity, but some members of the Konoha Pirates were also curious about the identity of the person behind it!

certainly…

There are also some people who know the truth.

For example, Kizaru secretly glanced at Akihara Kagura.

At this time...

Will they continue to hide?

"Kagura..."

"Can you sense it using Observation Haki?"

Akainu's gaze was fixed on the direction of Kuroshima, but he asked Akihara Kagura in a low voice, "Your Observation Haki is the strongest here. If the other party is on Kuroshima, you should be able to sense that powerful mysterious person, right?"

"At this time..."

"The other side probably won't be absent from this war..."

Akainu wasn't stupid; he guessed that the mastermind behind the Konoha Pirates was probably on Black Island: "After all, this is a battle that will decide the fate of the world..."

"If the other side is absent, and his forces are weakened, leading to defeat in the war, it would be a tremendous loss. Victory in war often requires a lion hunting a rabbit..."

Akainu makes a lot of sense.

Commanders of many wars often resort to any means to achieve victory, let alone a war that determines the fate of the world and the future rulers of the world!

Even if the person behind the Konoha Pirates is arrogant, they wouldn't possibly be absent from this war, right? There can't be the slightest mistake!

Hearing Akainu's words, the others couldn't help but nod in agreement, all looking at Akihara Kagura. As a user of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, Akihara Kagura indeed possessed the strongest Observation Haki...

"There shouldn't be any on Black Island..."

Akihara Kagura pondered for a second, then slowly shook his head under the gaze of the group. His voice suddenly lowered as he scanned his surroundings: "However, on our side, there is a mysterious person whose strength is quite formidable..."

"..."

Those present couldn't help but prick up their ears in shock.

Kagura Akihara glanced at Im and slowly said, "Could it be that Lord Im is directing the Konoha Pirates from behind the scenes? The Konoha Pirates keep talking about the most mysterious person, and it seems that only Lord Im's identity is truly mysterious here..."

"..."

Everyone present couldn't help but look at Akihara Kagura.

no…

What nonsense are you spouting?

Is Im, the king of the Celestial Dragons, really capable of leading the Konoha Pirates to destroy Mary Geoise?

"presumptuous!"

A flash of anger immediately appeared in Satan Saint's eyes.

In the past, even when Lord Im admitted that he could not resolve the crisis of the Konoha Pirates, they never did anything to slander Lord Im!

This Marine Admiral named Akihara Kagura has been repeatedly slandering Lord Im in front of them ever since Lord Im appeared. Isn't that a bit too presumptuous?

"Akihara Kagura!"

Saint Satan gripped his cane, a red glint in his eyes: "To even meet Lord Im is a stroke of luck, yet you dare to speak so rudely here..."

As Satan Saint moved, black mist slowly began to rise from his body, and his body gradually became stronger, exuding a chilling aura!

"Satan Saint!"

Akainu stood beside Akihara Kagura, his face showing some displeasure, and said, "Stop using your abilities. Akihara Kagura is my subordinate. How you discipline him is a matter for the Navy..."

"Your navy is nothing but the Celestial Dragons' dogs..."

Satan's anger intensified as he stared intently at Akainu, a powerful pressure bearing down on Akihara Kagura and Akainu: "Sakazuki, think carefully about your identity. Don't think that just because you've become a Marine Admiral..."

"knife!"

Akihara Kagura reached out her hand to the person next to her!

As Akihara Kagura made her move, Karin, standing in the crowd, was about to throw her ninja sword, but Fujitora was faster and instantly handed over his cane sword!

Clang!

Akihara Kagura suddenly drew Fujitora's cane sword!

Clang! Clang!

Even the remaining Celestial Dragons couldn't help but draw their swords!

"Are you navy people planning a rebellion?"

"What are you Celestial Dragons trying to do?!"

As the Celestial Dragons made their move, a group of Marines immediately drew their swords and raised their guns, as if a fierce battle between the Celestial Dragons and the Marines was about to break out before the actual fight even began!

Are you kidding me!

In the past, the Navy would never have dared to fight the Celestial Dragons. But now, the Celestial Dragons' prestige has been completely dissipated by the Konoha Pirates, and they can't even preserve their race. If the Navy can't beat Konoha, can't they at least beat these Celestial Dragons?

"Stop it, all of you!"

Nassou quickly stopped the conflict, shouting, "All naval officers below the rank of captain are strictly forbidden from looking directly at Satan Saint's true form! Satan Saint, do not reveal your true form, and do not use your abilities!"

Nassuro Saint was very clear about Satan Saint's abilities!

As one of the Five Elders, they possess extremely powerful abilities and have always been one of the Celestial Dragons' strongest trump cards. For example, Satan Saint's ability is to execute countless weaklings with just a glance, and numbers are not an advantage in front of them.

but…

At this time...

Let's stop wasting each other's time!

If Satan Saint uses his abilities here, some marines will inevitably be killed accidentally, which will certainly escalate the conflict between the two sides!

Even though the combined strength of these remaining Celestial Dragons is greater than that of the Navy, they still need to rely on the Navy to attack the Konoha Pirates!

Admiral Akihara Kagura is a madman. He dared to cut off Figarand Greene's shoulder in the past, let alone when the Celestial Dragons are even more powerless!

Akainu, the Fleet Admiral, is a madman!

In the past, Akainu dared to instigate Kagura Akihara to attack Figarand Grindelwald in order to seize the independence of the Navy from them. Now, when the Celestial Dragons need to rely on the Navy even more!

"Lord Im..."

"Now is not the time for infighting..."

Nasujuro glanced at Im, hoping Im could also help order Satan to stop arguing with the Navy at this time, and hoped Im could stop the conflict: "Lord Im, what we need now is to gather all our strength to deal with Konoha..."

Especially…

With our strength already dwindling!

The forces gathered here now represent almost all the high-end combat power available to the World Government. Even if they defeat the Konoha Pirates, they still have to face a group of pirates on the high seas!

"No."

Im fixed his gaze on Satan, stopping him from using the power of the Devil Fruit within him, and calming Satan's eyes, which had been gradually turning red, back to normal.

"Kagura Taisho".

Akainu then waved to Akihara Kagura beside him.

Akainu was very pleased to see that the Celestial Dragons were willing to back down to the Navy. At this point, he also knew that it was not a good time to fight among the remaining Celestial Dragons.

"Okay, I understand."

Kagura Akihara seemed to completely agree with Akainu's words, casually about to prop her sword up on the ground, muttering, "I admit I misspoke. Your Lord Im isn't some mastermind controlling the Konoha Pirates..."

"..."

Anger resurfaced on Satan's face.

That bastard's apology was completely insincere...

Are you really not deliberately trying to provoke them?

"..."

Nasujiro Sei's face also showed some helplessness.

"Hmm..."

A hint of dissatisfaction appeared in Im's eyes.

The Celestial Dragon King seemed to think that the Marine Admiral had some mental issues and wanted to organize his thoughts to warn him, hoping he wouldn't continue to speak recklessly at this time.

however…

next moment…

The unexpected happened suddenly and in a very short time!

A beam of light suddenly flashed in front of Im, so fast that no one could react at all!

Im stared wide-eyed in disbelief, as if he could see his own body—no, he could see his lower body!

Snap...

To everyone's astonishment, Im's body instantly split in two...

Kagura Akihara stood at the bow of the ship, flicked the blood off her cane and sword, and spoke casually as she listened to the sound of Im's body falling in two pieces onto the deck behind her.

"because…"

"I am the one..."

"I am the one standing behind the Konoha Pirates."

(End of this chapter)