Chapter 76 : No. 8!
Poor Enel, even though he was almost incinerated by Dragon, he couldn't understand why he had encountered such a monstrous opponent.
He had no idea that the man standing before him was none other than Monkey D. Dragon, the father he once dreamed of defeating!
Even with Enel's formidable strength, Dragon proved to be even more powerful.
The battle concluded swiftly.
Under the relentless rain, the inhabitants of Gaya Island couldn't witness the entire battle.
Due to the lack of live broadcast screens, people from all over the world could only hear fragments of the battle.
They had no visual footage of the clash.
However, Enel's final scream left no doubt about the outcome.
In response, the Marines and even the Four Emperors couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.
He truly deserved his reputation as the world's most dangerous criminal.
His power, just as his name suggested, was nothing short of terrifying.
The shocking events left everyone almost forgetting the present moment.
The entire world fell into a profound silence for a long time.
It was impossible to gauge how much time had passed.
Finally, it was Dragon who broke the silence.
Though he hadn't seen the situation at Marine Headquarters, he had known of it since Gecko Moria's defeat.
As one of the three Admirals of the Marines, Sakazuki, also known as Akainu, harbored intentions to go after Luffy.
If not for Red-Haired Shanks, one of the Four Emperors, he might have acted already.
Now, with Luffy's victory over Enel on display, it was likely that the idea of confronting Luffy was intensifying within Akainu.
Known for his unwavering dedication to justice, Akainu's desire to apprehend Luffy would only grow stronger.
Despite the Navy's Marine Headquarters having Vice-Admiral Garp, Dragon understood that Garp's identity bore the heavy weight of "justice" and the title of a Marine hero.
He was respected by all Marines.
Even if Garp could stand up to Akainu, it would be challenging to confront him directly, should they reach the point of no return.
So this menacing man, who posed a threat even to Akainu, needed to be handled by the "world's most dangerous criminal" himself. It was the most fitting choice.
"[Sakazuki, do not go after Luffy, or you will face consequences beyond your reckoning!]
[I believe not even the World Government wishes to witness that scenario..."]
With these two messages transmitted via Den Den Mushi to the entire world, the major forces...
Boom!
What was Dragon implying?
This was an audacious provocation. No!
It was an outright threat to Admiral Akainu!
Even a threat to the World Government!
At this moment, it became clear to everyone that Luffy was Dragon's son.
Dragon was the leader of the Revolutionary Army, currently the most formidable force in the world, capable of overthrowing the World Government.
If Akainu succeeded in killing Luffy...
Everyone believed that Dragon, in his rage, would inflict unimaginable damage upon the World Government, even if he couldn't overthrow it completely.
No one questioned Dragon's determination. He possessed the qualifications to follow through.
Marine Headquarters!
Upon hearing this, Sakazuki erupted in anger!
Clutching the Den Den Mushi in his hand, he bellowed:
"Are you threatening me?"]
"Do you think I'm someone you can threaten?"]
"Monkey D. Dragon, I will not only eliminate the threat of the Straw Hat Kid, but I'll also capture you!"]
The Den Den Mushi fell silent...
After a dozen heartbeats...
"Oh, if you doubt me, go ahead and try!"]
"By the way, Father, you're on the same side as the upper echelons of the Marines, right?"]
"You don't need to worry about Luffy. I'll handle it. If I find out the Marines dare to touch him, heh..."]
"I'll bring consequences that even Marine Headquarters and the World Government can't bear!"]
"Enel has also been defeated and is currently with me. I'll take him into custody to ensure he doesn't pose a threat to Luffy."]
"Very well, that settles it. Everything that needed to be said has been said. Take care of yourself..."]
With that, Dragon terminated the Den Den Mushi connection, leaving only silence.
Simultaneously, the voice announcing the talk time echoed again.
[Talk time has concluded; communication is now terminated!]
[Next, the eighth rank in the Top Ten Pinnacle Death will be reviewed. Please wait..."]
At this moment, Den Den Mushis in everyone's hands disappeared.
At the scene, Vice-Admiral Garp was already teary-eyed.
"You brat... It's been years since you spoke to me, and you had so much to say."
"I thought you'd gone mute."
Sengoku: "..."
He was at a loss for words.
Garp continued crying, wiping his nose and tears away.
This...….
Akainu, who was furious and was threatened, at this moment, had a thought.
Kizaru, Aokiji, Mihawk, and the others stood there, stunned. Who would have expected the legendary Marine hero, who once challenged Gol D. Roger and clashed with Shiki, to be brought to tears like a child?
Today was truly eye-opening...
However, it wasn't Garp's fault. After all, he and his son held different positions, and even if they met, their paths rarely crossed.
Even Luffy, who grew up in Windmill Village, hadn't seen his father since he was a child. Not to mention Garp, stationed at the Marine Headquarters...
Despite their rare encounters, Garp had always missed his son and took immense pride in Dragon's accomplishments. Finally hearing his son's voice after so many years moved him deeply.
Sengoku also understood the complicated relationship between the father and son, so he discreetly handed Garp a piece of paper to wipe his tears, gently patting his back to offer comfort.
While this emotional scene played out in the quiet corridors of time, the situation was entirely different on the side of Akainu, who was seething with anger.
"Monkey D. Dragon!"
"How dare he openly threaten me?"
"A world government-wanted criminal daring to threaten me?"
"Unforgivable, absolutely unforgivable!"
"I must personally capture him and have him imprisoned in Impel Down!"
Crocodile, Doflamingo, and the others watched Akainu's furious outburst with disbelief. He was openly calling for the capture of his Dragon's own son with a Buster Call, and no one dared to threaten him?
In reality, if Dragon were present, he might have carried out the order without hesitation. Unlike Garp, he was no Navy man, and he could be ruthless.
Moreover, the fact that Dragon had defeated Enel, one of the Skypiea arc's powerful foes, in less than a minute, made people wonder about his true strength.
Enel had been a formidable opponent, capable of rivaling the power of a Marine Admiral, and yet Dragon had defeated him effortlessly.
Akainu, infuriated by his son's actions, seemed oblivious to the fact that Dragon was not an ordinary adversary.
"Marshal, please grant permission for a Buster Call!"
"We need to eliminate the threat posed by the Straw Hat Pirate!"
"And also, Monkey D. Dragon. He's on Gaya Island. Let us, the three Admirals, intercept him!"
When Kizaru and Aokiji heard this, they were left speechless, their expressions shocked.
Seriously? Don't drag us into this mess!
Monkey D. Dragon isn't a pirate under the Navy's jurisdiction; he's a matter for the World Government. Keep us out of it.
"Enough!"
Sengoku finally intervened, wearing a stern expression. "Sakazuki, as a Marine Admiral, you should act with prudence and not impulsiveness."
"While the Straw Hat Pirates are pirates, they haven't posed a direct threat to the Navy or the World Government. I reject your request. Do not bring it up again."
Akainu was about to protest but found himself silenced by Sengoku's stern gaze. He clenched his fists, unable to do anything more.
Sengoku felt relief as he watched Akainu's futile attempts to gain support. He believed in Monkey D. Dragon's words, and for the time being, he wouldn't allow Akainu to harm Luffy.
Meanwhile, in the sky, the scene shifted once more, leaving the world once again in shock.
[Next, we'll continue to cover the battle at the Ennies Lobby]
[No. 8: Facing CP9 for the sake of comrades on Enies Lobby Island!]
... The world was once again captivated by the unfolding events.
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