The natural system started off strong, but the navy finally reached its peak!

Junzi nodded slightly, her expression obscured by the white veil.

"It's alright. Saint Satan has summoned me specifically, so it must be something important. Is it about... Egherd?"

Her directness did not surprise Satan.

He nodded, leaned forward slightly, and placed his hands on the table, one on top of the other.

“Yes. There’s been an anomaly in the communication between my Wilderness Shepherds…” Satan Saint’s tone was grave.

"According to the last fragment of information sent by Aramu, the Blackbeard Pirates have brazenly landed on the island, but they seem to... not to be strictly following the agreed plan."

Huang Mu's communications were forcibly cut off by his subordinates, who were arrogant in their attitude.

This 'hyena' is more greedy and more unstable than we anticipated.

He paused, his gaze fixed on the soldier's palace: "Unfortunately, Blackbeard was chosen as a 'pawn' by the master through your personal arrangement."

Now that these signs of things getting out of control have appeared, I... am a little unsure how to handle it.

Should we continue to let things slide and apply pressure, or... take more direct intervention?

Satan raised the question, both as a request for instructions and as a test.

He wanted to know just how high Im's "tolerance" was for Blackbeard.

And how the player responds when a piece attempts to jump off the board.

Junzi did not answer immediately after hearing this.

First, she picked up the fragrant tea that had been prepared on the coffee table in front of her, lifted the lid, brought it to the white gauze, and took a small sip.

He then put down his teacup and slowly began to speak.

"Your Excellency Satan is overthinking it."

"Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach is indeed the most important piece in the current stage of the master's strategy."

His greed, his ambition, and the combined properties of the 'Darkness' and 'Tremor' Devil Fruits... were all indispensable parts of the plan.

Her words affirmed Blackbeard's "value," but also highlighted his essential nature as a "tool."

Therefore, there is no need to pay too much attention to his temporary 'instability' or 'arrogance'.

As long as his actions largely serve the objectives of eliminating 'Nika,' confusing the navy, and exhausting the resources of all sides.

A little transgression and greed are permissible consequences.

At this point, Junzi changed the subject slightly: "However, the lord had foreseen this long ago."

Chess pieces can be useful, but they must not give the impression of 'taking over,' nor should they actually disrupt the overall layout of the chessboard.

She raised her eyes and looked at Satan: "So, the master gave a clear order."

"When necessary, the Five Elders can personally visit Egherd and, as the representatives of 'God,' intimidate the situation and ensure the completion of key milestones."

“I think…you are the most suitable candidate, Lord Satan.”

"Visiting Egherd in person?" Upon hearing this, Satan Saint's white eyebrows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

"To descend to the lower realm without using the teleportation array on the Red Line?"

“Aigherd, the ‘Five-Star Array’ on the island has been set up for many years, but some problems have arisen.”

To ensure its full activation and intended effect, it may be necessary for a holder of the 'Abyss Contract' to be present to stabilize and guide it.

As a scientific defense warrior, you naturally possess the greatest understanding of Vegapunk's technology and the island's structure.

Furthermore, possessing the power of contracts... he is indeed the best candidate to carry out this mission.

Junzi's words were clear and logical, and his reasoning was irrefutable.

Satan fell into a brief silence.

Going to the front lines, especially in Eghardt where a royal-level or even higher-level melee might break out, is undoubtedly fraught with risk.

Even though he is one of the Five Elders, possesses an Abyss Contract and formidable strength, he is by no means invincible.

On the other hand, the military palace's words also pointed out that the chaos in Egherd was his own "mess."

Especially from a personal perspective, having him act as the "executive officer" would ensure that he could clean up the mess and guarantee the achievement of core objectives.

From a logical and responsibility standpoint, this is indeed the most appropriate option.

After a moment of internal deliberation, Saint Satan slowly raised his head.

“I understand,” he said in a deep voice. “In that case, I will personally go to Egherd.”

Let's deal with that unruly 'hyena' and, while we're at it... clean up the 'insects' on the island.

He agreed.

Seeing this, Junzi nodded slightly again.

"Then, I wish you success in your mission, Lord Satan." Her voice remained calm, revealing neither joy nor anger. "I will report your decision to you, my lord."

.......

After leaving Satan's mansion, Jun Zi walked through the empty and desolate corridors of Pangu City, his face beneath the white veil still expressionless.

But her heart was as clear as a mirror.

Satan Saint believed that Im valued Eghad's technology and the elimination of Nika...

He was wrong.

What Im truly needs to scheme for, see clearly, and ultimately 'want' is...

From beginning to end, it was that greedy one who devoured the abilities of two top-tier Devil Fruits.

Marshall D. Teach.

Egherd is merely the best arena to test the final quality of this 'hyena,' to observe its potential and danger...

And now, having Saint Satan personally present... is merely part of this 'test'.

It's just an extra safety bolt to ensure the 'Colosseum' doesn't collapse prematurely.

Chapter 655 Seraph

Meanwhile, in the core area of ​​the upper level of Egghead Island, there is a laboratory for storing and debugging Seraphim.

This vast space, large enough to accommodate several warships, has now been completely transformed into a battlefield of rampant violence.

The initial three-way battle

The Straw Hat crew's Sanji and Jinbe, and the CP0 remnants (Kaku and Stussy) who intend to seize control.

And Seraphim (S-Eagle, S-Snake, S-Shark, S-Bear, etc.) that go berserk due to command conflicts or interference with the core program and become indiscriminate in their attacks.

After a brutal and chaotic period of mutual attrition, the situation took a subtle turn.

Whether it was Sanji, Jinbe, or Kaku and Stussy, they all quickly realized a cruel truth.

These seraphs possess defenses that are so formidable that conventional attacks are almost ineffective, while their attacks are sharp and deadly.

Continuing the three-way brawl will only lead to being gradually worn down by these tireless and abnormally defensive war machines.

"Tsk! These iron lumps!" Kaku wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his awakened beast form...

Despite offering powerful strength and area-of-effect attacks, it still suffered considerable losses from the Seraph's lasers and slashes.

After withdrawing his power, Kaku glanced at Sanji and Jinbe not far away, then looked at the Seraphim who had regrouped and whose eyes were flashing red, his eyes gleaming.

Stussy dodged S-Serpent's sweet winds and captive arrows with his superior physical skills and technological equipment.

Her charming face lost its composure, and she said in a deep voice, "Kaku, we must deal with these out-of-control weapons first!"

Otherwise, none of us will get close to the control panel! No! We might really die here!

On the other side, Jinbe withstood a heavy punch from S-Kuma, the ground beneath his feet cracking inch by inch, and he said to Sanji in a deep voice...

"Sanji, buddy! These guys have a strange defense! Ordinary attacks are ineffective! We have to contain them first!"

Sanji kicked away the S-Hawk that was trying to entangle him, his eyebrows furrowing: "I know! But these things are too hard! My feet are going numb from kicking them!"

In a brief exchange of glances, they both saw fear and helplessness towards the Seraph in each other's eyes.

At this moment, the instinct for survival overcame the conflict between opposing factions.

"Cooperate for now!" Kaku decided decisively, his voice cold and hard. "Clean up these Seraphim first! After that, it's up to each of us to see who has the best skills!"

"Agreed!" Jinbe said succinctly.

Sanji snorted, offering no objection and tacitly accepting this fragile, temporary alliance.

Battle mode changes instantly!

"Fishman Karate - Karakusa Tile Punch!"

Jinbe took the initiative, calmly planting his feet in a horse stance, drawing his right fist to his waist, gathering immense power, and then suddenly throwing a seemingly simple straight punch forward!

The instant the fist touched the air, an invisible shockwave erupted from all directions at 360 degrees, and the circular ripples spread rapidly outwards from Jinbe's center!

This technique is not aimed at a single target, but rather utilizes the shock wave to interfere with the medium (air/water vapor).

The special alloy slabs paving the laboratory floor are shattering inch by inch!

"Gurgle!"

Originally hiding underground, S-Shark used the Water-Water Fruit ability to launch surprise attacks.

It was forcefully "blasted" out of the ground by the shockwave that violently shook the earth's veins and water vapor!

Its body, which imitated Jinbe, lost its balance in mid-air, revealing a weakness!

"Now!" Jinbe's eyes flashed, and his massive body displayed astonishing agility that belied his size, closing the distance in an instant!

"Fishman Jujutsu..."

Jinbe's hands shot out with lightning speed, precisely grabbing S-Shark's arms and waist.

Then, using the power of the waist and legs simultaneously, and employing the technique of tidal force, he swung it into the air!

"Trendy...a single over-the-shoulder throw!!!"

Boom!!!

S-Shark was violently thrown over the shoulder and slammed into a huge energy conversion device in the distance, producing a deafening roar and sending sparks and metal fragments flying everywhere!

Although she was not seriously injured thanks to the strong defense of her Lunarian bloodline, she was temporarily rendered unable to move after being thrown.

On the other side, Sanji also went all out.

Take a deep breath, and rub your right foot against the ground at high speed, instantly igniting a blazing flame!

He braced himself with one hand on the ground, and his body spun rapidly like a top!

The legs, burning with flames, transformed into a dazzling array of afterimages.

Just like a top-notch restaurant waiter serving a kicking feast to the entire banquet table.

With extremely high frequency and tricky angles, it kicked wildly at the heads, joints and other vital parts of the attacking S-Eagle and S-Bear!

"Devil's Wind Kick: Banquet Table Kick Set!!"

"Bang bang bang bang bang!!!"

The laboratory was filled with a dense, thunderous crackling sound, like a torrential downpour striking metal!

Sanji's kicks sent the two Seraphim's heads flying backward, their movements forcibly slowed!

"Storm Kick - Zhou Duan!"

Kaku seized the opening created by Sanji, and in his awakened Beast Mode, he used one arm to support himself on the ground as a pivot.

That long neck, covered in Armament Haki, began to spin rapidly!

The rotation speed increased, causing the entire body to become a blurry afterimage!

"call out!!"

At the moment the spin reaches its peak, the leg muscles bulge, and the feet, wrapped with concentrated and domineering power, kick out fiercely!

It wasn't a single slash, but rather a multi-ringed storm kick slash wave that spread outwards while spinning at high speed!

"Sizzle!!"