The live broadcast continued.
Borsalino stood before Roldi.
Alone, there was almost no chance he could gain any advantage against Roldi—let alone with four monsters worth over a billion Berries each eyeing him from all sides. Even for a Marine Admiral, opponents of that caliber demanded full focus.
"Boss, an isolated Admiral!" Sheen grinned, droplets of water sliding across his palm. "Perfect chance. Before the World Governnt's reinforcents arrive, why not eliminate one of their Admirals first?"
His gaze locked onto Kizaru. The mont Borsalino moved, he would strike without hesitation.
"Not a bad suggestion," Crocodile added.
Sand had begun to gather across the ground unnoticed. In the next instant, Crocodile's figure flickered into existence behind Kizaru. Though he didn't attack, the encirclent was complete.
"Shihihihihi… attracting an Admiral was inevitable, wasn't it?" Moria chuckled darkly.
"I've heard Admiral Kizaru's swordsmanship is exceptional," Mihawk added calmly, Yoru resting in his grip.
A bead of sweat slid down Kizaru's temple.
He hadn't expected them to escalate so quickly.
He had rushed ahead alone to stall them—
And now he was the one surrounded.
The Celestial Dragons were dead.
And he might be next.
Still, the four surrounding him weren't what truly concerned him.
It was Roldi.
Kizaru had been certain his concealnt was flawless. Yet Roldydetected him instantly—
And in Kizaru's understanding, Observation Haki had always been Roldi's weakest aspect.
So that ant—
Flash.
Kizaru vanished in a burst of golden light.
The whole world was watching. He had no choice.
"Best to capture the king first, hmm~? Roldi… have you ever been kicked at the speed of light?"
It was nearly instantaneous.
Sheen and the others reacted—but none of them could match light-speed. Mihawk slashed with impeccable timing, yet the attack cut only air; Kizaru's Observation Haki had already foreseen it.
But—
"Gahahaha! Still asking foolish questions, my old friend!" Roldi's laughter bood. "Unfortunately for you… your future holds no chance of victory."
Before Kizaru moved—
Roldyhad already disappeared.
What Kizaru struck was nothing more than an afterimage.
Almost simultaneously with the missed kick, Roldi's fist descended like a falling mountain.
"Nani—?!"
Kizaru's heart jolted violently.
He twisted midair, crossing both arms to guard. The impact detonated through his defense. He couldn't block it—but the brief cushioning allowed him to disperse into golden particles just before being smashed into the ground.
He reford atop the auction platform, breathing slightly heavier.
"Advanced Observation Haki… Future Sight?"
Roldystepped forward, calm and steady.
In that mont, Kizaru felt like a child holding a stick before a fully armored knight.
No opening.
"Marine Headquarters' greatest prodigy since its founding…" Kizaru muttered.
For years, Roldi's supposed weakness in Observation Haki had been common knowledge—a flaw many considered exploitable.
Now?
That narrative shattered.
Weak?
Who develops Observation Haki to an advanced level—achieving Future Sight—in just a few years?
Roldi's talent in Observation Haki was monstrous.
It only seed lesser compared to his other absurd gifts.
Top-tier Conqueror's Haki.
Armant Haki bordering on unmatched.
Advanced Observation Haki with Future Sight.
An awakened top-class Paracia Devil Fruit.
A supre physique.
Sharp strategy and intellect.
And Borsalino—
Had to face that alone?
anwhile — South Blue
High above a desolate stretch of sea, a colossal airship sailed through the clouds.
Inside, countless journalists in suits rushed frantically about. This was the headquarters of the World Economy News Paper—a mobile fortress for a man with too many enemies to remain grounded.
At its center stood the one issuing orders—
A large, feathered figure in a suit.
Big News Morgans.
He never revealed his true form lightly. With enemies everywhere, secrecy was survival. Hence, a flying headquarters.
"Hurry up! No mistakes!" Morgans roared. "This broadcast will shake the entire world!"
"It's the greatest story of the age—paid for with Bell's life!"
"Careful, you idiot!"
His eyes burned with feverish excitent.
He had made the right choice.
This headline would eclipse everything that ca before.
"Bell…"
His deputy's death stung.
But that was precisely why this couldn't fail.
"I can't wait! Hahaha! Roger ignited the Great Pirate Era… and I, Morgans, will push it to its climax!"
"It's beginning!"
"The Marines have dispatched forces rivaling three Buster Calls! The World Governnt has mobilized that mysterious order! And the foremost Sea Emperor—Golden Lion Shiki—is on the move!"
Morgans spread his wings wide, laughter echoing through the airship.
"Roldi…"
"I absolutely love that man!!!"
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