Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

"Dog-Dog Fruit - Wolf Form!"

"Six-Style Extended Technique: Wolf Fang!"

Suddenly, Jabra's claws came from behind and swung rapidly at Yann, its destructive power and speed being significantly greater than before.

Instinctively, as Kalifa cursed Gabra inwardly for being an idiot, she subconsciously reminded Yann.

"Lord Yann, be careful..."

However, facing Gabra's attack from behind, Yann didn't turn his head or move his feet at all. He swayed his head and upper body from side to side perfectly, thus avoiding dozens of high-speed claw attacks from Gabra.

Throughout this time, Yann's expression remained completely unchanged, and he continued speaking in a gentle tone.

"I won't go into the specifics of the concept of 'domineering aura.' Although it seems that none of you have mastered this power yet, you should be familiar with it given your CP9 privileges."

"Among them, 'Armament Haki' was what just blocked the power of 'Finger Gun', otherwise I might have had to stay in the hospital for another month after Jabra's attack."

"And the ability that allows me to completely evade Jabra's claw attacks is my relatively better 'Observation Haki'..."

But upon hearing Yann's gentle voice, Gabra felt a deep sense of insult and... anger!

The gap shouldn't be that big, at least... you have to run into this guy!!!

The next moment, Gabra suddenly bent down and swept his right foot toward Yann's calf, which had remained motionless throughout.

Jabra only felt a blur before his eyes, and then Yann had completely disappeared from the spot. Instead, he felt a weight on the top of his head.

Gabra glanced upwards and was shocked to find that Yann was already standing on top of him.

Immediately, Yanna’s voice, as if gently persuading Gabra, rang out.

"I've already said it, although I won't use my Devil Fruit powers, I'm not one of those small-time pirates that can be easily dealt with. Can you at least show me some respect? Come at me all at once."

"And as a CP9 spy, can't you even maintain the most basic composure in assessing the difference between friend and foe?"

After a pause, Yann continued.

"If that's really all there is to it, then I have to admit, you are the worst CP9 members I've ever seen."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the CP9 members present all turned somewhat unpleasant.

As powerful individuals carefully trained by the World Government and proficient in the "Six Powers of the Navy," these CP9 spies have their own set of rules and their own unique pride.

At that moment, Lucci finally spoke up. "Do you even know that the man before you stands at the summit of the ocean? Don't hold back, go all out!"

As Lucci, the leader of this year's CP9, spoke, the CP9 members present almost simultaneously used "Naval Six Styles: Shave," rapidly approaching Yann, who was still standing on top of Jabra's head, from all directions.

"That's right..."

The next instant, just as Jabra's claws came together toward Yann above his head, Yann's figure vanished from the sight of all the CP9 members.

'Wow, so fast?!'

All the CP9 members were slightly startled, their eyes darting around, but they couldn't even catch a glimpse of Yann's movements.

“Well then, let’s start with kendo, Kaku…”

Suddenly, a voice rang out in front of Kaku, followed by a flash of light.

Kaku's pupils contracted slightly. He dared not hold back in the slightest. He spun the twin swords in his hands, and they began to spin violently. A violent flying slash burst forth in front of him.

"Reverse Scale"

However, the next moment, an even more violent flying slash was casually released from Yaon's Zanpaku, instantly engulfing Kaku's flying slash like a giant wave, and heavily blasting Kaku, who was holding his twin swords crossed in front of his chest, away.

"A good opportunity, Storm Kick..."

Just then, Jabra, maintaining his "wolf form," and Lucci, in his normal state, attacked Y'en from the left and right, unleashing a violent surge of energy with their legs.

Faced with the attack of the Tempest Kick, Aon sheathed his Zanpakuto and spun around, simultaneously using the "Naval Six Styles: Tempest Kick" to counterattack.

"boom!!"

For a time, in the training ground, the figures of Yann and the seven CP9 members constantly clashed, and he used only the Navy Six Styles and swordsmanship techniques that he rarely used in his daily life.

Major General Hope, who was watching from the sidelines of the training field, couldn't help but touch the top of his head and sigh.

"It seems Lord Yann is in quite a good mood today. Perhaps he is recovering from a serious illness and is therefore planning to warm up in this way?"

Of course, it wasn't that Major General Hope looked down on CP9, but rather that he was very clear that there was a dimensional gap between Yone and the CP9 organization.

Even if Yann doesn't use his Devil Fruit powers, his physical strength and various close combat skills alone are enough to overwhelm ordinary CP9 members.

Physically weak... that's only relative!

Arn's frail physique is indeed a significant weakness compared to the top warriors of the sea, but it is still a gap compared to a monster like Kaido, the "Beasts".

At least, Major General Hope knew very well that Yann's physique was no weaker than his own, and might even be... a little stronger.

"However, the difference in domineering aura cannot be ignored; these CP9 members have no chance of harming Lord Yone."

Hope murmured, her gaze mostly fixed on Lucci.

If any member of CP9 present had a chance to touch Lord Yone's clothes, the only possibility would be Lucci.

After all, compared to the other CP9 members, Lucci's strength is significantly greater. His explosiveness, speed, combat skills, physique, and so on have even reached the level of a Marine Vice Admiral. The only problem seems to be that he has not yet mastered Haki.

What Hope didn't know was that Yone was actually using the varying strengths of the CP9 members to compare his own combat power level without using his Zanpakuto.

[Chapter 623. I Don't Trust You]

Half a day later, apart from Lucci, who was still standing and panting while maintaining his "Cat-Cat Fruit - Leopard Form," all the other CP9 members had collapsed to the ground, each defeated by their own preferred techniques.

Bruno, who was knocked unconscious by the collision of "Naval Six Styles: Iron Body", Kaku, whose body was covered in knife wounds, and Kalifa, whose body was tattered and torn after being hit by several "Naval Six Styles: Tempest Kick" attacks...

"That's about enough, let's leave it at that."

After such a long period of intense physical activity, even with his advantage in terms of domineering aura, Yann's physical strength was severely depleted.

Immediately, Yann sheathed his Zanpakuto, glanced around at the fallen CP9 members, and said with a hint of disappointment.

"In terms of pure physical strength, I'm not much stronger than you, but the result of the battle was rather disappointing."

"Leaving aside the Haki techniques you haven't yet mastered, your application of the Six Powers, your teamwork, and your combat experience are all quite lacking. To put it bluntly..."

Yann adjusted his glasses, his usually gentle tone becoming somewhat harsher. "In the New World Seas, you are only slightly stronger than mere grunts."

Finally, Yann's gaze even fell on Lucci in front of him, and he said, "Including you... Lucci! Even without using your Devil Fruit powers, just relying on..."

Arn's eyes narrowed slightly, and the "Conqueror's Haki" simulated by spiritual pressure suddenly erupted, soaring into the sky as if the heavens and earth were collapsing.

At this moment, not only the entire training ground, but also the strong people throughout the entire Wano Country felt that undeniable sense of oppression.

……

In the "Flower Capital" area, which was still a vast expanse of ruins, Yamato, wearing a demon mask, looked up in the direction of the G-9 branch.

'That feeling...? Is it...? Has that guy fully recovered from his injuries? Is this a declaration of his existence, a warning to the Revolutionary Army?'

Yamato muttered something to himself, then looked at the CP0 members who were surrounded in a ring by the "Beast Warriors" and said.

"So, you're planning to invite me to join the 'Seven Warlords of the Sea'?"

"That's right!"

The leading CP0 member also subconsciously turned his head to glance in the direction of the G-9 branch, and then calmly said.

"I believe you are already very clear about the destruction the Revolutionary Army has caused to Wano Country and the threat it poses to the entire world. This is the joint invitation I extended to Wano Country in order to eliminate the Revolutionary Army as soon as possible."

Yamato draped his slender legs over the table in front of him, exuding an inexplicable air of arrogance, and spoke in a strange tone.

"It seems that the World Government doesn't need to interfere in Wano Country's affairs, right? As a samurai of Wano Country, I will naturally find a way to drive the Revolutionary Army out of Wano Country."

The leader of CP0 said calmly.

"I have to admit, you are still very young, and you may have the potential to become the next 'strongest creature on land, sea, and air'. But even if you become the next Kaido, what good will it do?"

The Revolutionary Army has already eliminated one Kaido, and even if another Kaido appears, the outcome will be the same. Therefore, your strength alone is completely insufficient to deal with the Revolutionary Army.

Yamato, who was not good with words, immediately let out a cold laugh and said bluntly.

"In short, I don't trust you, nor do I trust the World Government. Compared to the difficulty of expelling the World Government, which is rooted in Wano Country, I would rather eliminate the Revolutionary Army little by little."

CP0 stated, "The World Government never seeks the regimes, lands, or resources of neutral countries."

Yamato nodded, responding in a clearly perfunctory tone. "Ah, yes, yes, yes."

The CP0 leader frowned beneath his mask and continued speaking.

"The reason we specifically invited you to join the 'Seven Warlords of the Sea' organization is to prove that the World Government has no intention of interfering in 'Wano Country'. When you have the privileges of being one of the 'Seven Warlords of the Sea', the land you occupy will have full sovereignty and will be recognized by the World Government."

Yamato spun the sake bowl in front of him. If it were his past self, he might have believed what CP0 said.

However, after being subtly trained by Yann for a period of time, Yamato's potential in certain areas was developed.

For example... a truly neutral country never needs the recognition of a world government.

Once Wano Country becomes a neutral country under the name of "Seven Warlords of the Sea," it means that Wano Country recognizes the rule of the World Government. Then, what if it loses the title of "Seven Warlords of the Sea"? Or what if the World Government directly cancels the "Seven Warlords of the Sea" organization and all its privileges?

At that time, the World Government would have ample reason to completely occupy Wano Country.

However, Yamato did not fully express his thoughts.

After all, if Yamato were to completely break with the World Government now, it wouldn't be in line with her goals, and... Yamato doesn't want to be on the opposite side of that man.

Even though the two sides are on opposing sides due to their differing stances.

But in Yamato's heart, he was the first friend and the first partner she made after breaking free from the shackles of the "Beasts Pirates".

Immediately, Yamato simply continued to respond in the same tone that Arn had used to brush off some of her questions.

"Ah, yes, yes, yes."

For a moment, even though the CP0 leader was extremely well-mannered, he couldn't help but feel a nameless anger rising in his heart when Yamato responded to him in this tone time and time again.

"Yamato, what exactly are you thinking?" the CP0 leader shouted.

"Tsk~~"

Yamato clicked his tongue softly, then stood up from his seat, looked directly at the CP0 members in front of him, and said boldly.

"I have only lived on the land of Wano Country all my life. I don't know what the world beyond the sea is like, and I don't believe anything you say. It's that simple."

"I will reclaim the land of Wano Country in the name of 'Kozuki Oden'!!!"

Upon hearing this, the CP0 leader's chest heaved noticeably a few times, then he flicked his cloak and led the two members behind him away from the "Beast Warriors'" encampment.

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