Chapter 81

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080: Bai Ye Vs Five Elders

Bai Ye stood resolutely on the violently shaking Red Line in front of the World Government, his right hand raising Ryūjin Jakka high.

"Then, cut it off!"

With a thunderous boom, scorching flames poured forth, engulfing the sky like a fiery sea, almost blanketing the entirety of the space before Mary Geoise.

"The power of this...damn it!" The bald elder's face betrayed a flicker of astonishment as he felt the formidable, terrifying aura before him. Clenching his teeth, the elder gripped his sword, First Generation Onitsu, its blade purple adorned with a blue wavy pattern.

"Don't be too arrogant, sinner!" he roared. "This is Mariejois, the stronghold of the World Government! It's not a place where sinners like you can be tolerated!"

The bald elder held the First Generation Onitsu sword before him, his eyes flashing with determination. The blue veins on his arms stood out under his wide white warrior robes, billowing in the forceful gusts.

In the next instant, a life-draining purple-black slash flew out, and a unique, ominous atmosphere typical of the demon sword permeated the air. All the World Government soldiers who approached the bald elder holding the First Generation Guiche fell lifeless, their bodies resembling drained, mummified corpses.

As one of the most challenging and unmanageable of all renowned swords, the evil spirit within could control minds when strong enough. The First Generation Ghost Toru was known as the mightiest demon sword in the series, its condition being the consumption of life force.

With a thunderous boom, the bald elder exerted force on his feet, dashing toward Bai Ye with the intention of defeating him completely.

Bai Ye, facing the elder's fierce attack, showed no sign of unease. Instead, he spoke calmly: "As the true 'supreme' combat power of the World Government, if this is your level..." He grasped Ryūjin Jakka tighter, a surge of flames appearing on its blade.

In the next moment, the flames devoured the incoming life-draining slash, burning it up completely as Bai Ye demonstrated his formidable power.

The elder's pupils froze. "Has he disappeared?" he wondered, adopting a fighting stance and scanning his surroundings. "Where could he be?!"

Bai Ye's voice emerged once more: "I would be very disappointed."

Upon hearing this, the bald elder whispered, eyes darting around, "Is he at the side?! Curse it!"

With all his might, he slashed down the First Generation Onitsu, which emanated a dark Armament Haki, but found it hitting nothing. He soon realized that the silhouette of the 'sinner' had appeared before him, the scorching flames of Ryūjin Jakka glaring through his widened eyes.

"No...this isn't good!" the elder's expression shifted to one of alarm as he released all the ominous energy of the First Generation ghost sword in an attempt to thwart Ryūjin Jakka's fall.

However, the formidable power he wielded was no match for the fearsome blaze. Before the wicked flames, his defenses mattered not.

"How is this possible...!" The elder's eyes contracted rapidly.

In an instant, the searing flames exploded like a mighty tornado. Clenching his teeth against the onslaught, the bald elder used the First Generation ghost sword to resist futilely.

When the flames finally dissipated, the terrifying scene revealed the bald elder pushed back tens of meters, gasping for breath and barely clinging to life. His sword, the First Generation ghost, had become scorching hot and steamed profusely, a clear indication of the harrowing battle.

"Just a random sword?! This guy... His swordsmanship is terrible!" 

The bald elder of the Five Elders lifted his head, feeling a lingering fear. 

He gazed in disbelief at the man standing before him. 

At that moment, he exclaimed, "That rascal!"

Behind the bald Five Elders were three others from the World Government, whose expressions shifted slightly as they saw their comrade miss his target. 

The next moment, they exchanged looks, then turned their attention to the assembled secret troops of the CPO.

With a cold voice, they commanded, "Go together!" 

"Yes, Lords Five Elders," responded seven or eight senior CPO officers wearing masks, nodding their heads as they immediately unleashed their Devil Fruit abilities, radiating a powerful aura.

Under the gaze of the Five Elders and others, the senior CPO members with Devil Fruit abilities leapt into action. 

They attacked Bai Ye from the left, right, and behind, converging on him.

Bai Ye, however, stood motionless, his eyes sharp and indifferent. 

Suddenly, as the individuals closed in within five meters, Bai Ye moved. 

His sword, Ryūjin Jakka, carved an arc through the air, top to bottom, and in an instant—a flash of torch-like flames!

The CPO members, employing various Devil Fruit abilities, felt a rush of overwhelming heat and had a drastic change in expression. They instinctively tried to flee, but the flames swiftly engulfed them before they could turn away.

Several senior CPO members roared in anger, but when the towering flames cleared, they could be seen falling to the ground with extensive burns, their fates unknown.

The remaining Four Elders, save for the one with a fluffy beard, stood unmoved as shock took hold in their hearts. The fallen CPO members were carefully handpicked, each boasting strength comparable to a Marine Admiral, not just ordinary security.

"Damn it!" cursed the tall Five Elder with blond hair and beard, shedding his gray robe and stepping forward. The evidence lay before him, forcing him to acknowledge the formidable foe.

With a strong sense of determination, the blond-bearded Five Elder and the long-bearded Five Elder looked at one another, understanding passing between them as they prepared to confront the monstrous intruder. "Let's attack that sinner together!" they agreed, ready to join their comrade in battle.

The three Five Elders, aware that they faced a terror beyond human comprehension, did not dare to be careless. They joined forces, their aura rivaling that of 'Kong' Kong.

As the three Elders charged together at Bai Ye, he coolly cut down any surviving senior CPO members. Facing the united Elders, he declared, "I said, you will all die here, without exception! Come on!"