Chapter 193: The Navy Strikes

Crossing the Red Line, they finally reached the Grand Line.

"A new adventure begins."

"However…"

Ryujiro stared straight ahead as dozens of Navy warships slowly sailed toward them.

It seemed the Navy had been prepared.

"Captain! It's the Navy!" 

Kun's face turned pale at the sight of the massive number of warships. It was the first time he had seen so many Navy ships. Had the Navy been waiting for them all along?

"Carmen, Kun, go hide in the cabin. Leave the Marines to Hinata and me."

Carmen and Kun exchanged a glance and smiled bitterly. Somehow, they felt like a burden.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The Navy's cannon fire rained down, covering the entire ship, a clear sign of their determination.

They intended to block Ryujiro completely at the entrance of the Grand Line.

Bakudo #81: Danku!

"Rumble——"

The cannon fire echoed, the sea trembled, and the calm ocean surged, sending waves crashing against Ryujiro's ship.

Despite the fierce waves, the ship remained unmoved. It was under Ryujiro's control, and if the waves could capsize it, it would only mean his power was insufficient.

To sink the ship under the ocean's onslaught? In this world, such a thing would never happen.

"Whoosh——"

A high-speed movement sound pierced the air, and as soon as it was heard, Ryujiro disappeared from the ship.

Hinata stayed behind to guard it.

"Admiral Kizaru, our cannon fire has been intercepted by something."

"Oh?"

"Is there a Devil Fruit user on the ship?"

Kizaru squinted, his lewd expression resembling a sly man.

Perhaps it was that white eyed girl. Rumor had it that she had intercepted a tsunami before. If it were her, it wouldn't be surprising.

"Continue firing and approach. Even if it doesn't work, we can still limit their movement."

"Yes, Admiral!"

This time, the Navy had dispatched its strongest force to intercept Ryujiro: three Vice Admirals, one Admiral, and 1,000 elite soldiers from the headquarters.

Even a Buster Call paled in comparison to this.

Kizaru gazed at the ship in the distance and frowned.

Why was there no movement at all? Could it be that Ryujiro didn't want to engage in a direct confrontation with the Navy?

At that moment.

A massive sense of danger enveloped Kizaru. The surrounding space suddenly trembled, and a terrifying pressure made his body feel heavy.

Kizaru looked up in shock, his pupils narrowing as he saw Ryujiro floating in the sky with a faint smile, staring down at the Navy.

"Doberman! Continue to approach the pirate ship. Leave the people on board to me!"

"Yes, Admiral Kizaru!"

Vice Admirals Doberman, Onigumo, and Yamakaji all looked up at the sky with grim expressions, feeling a sinking sensation in their hearts.

Ryujiro… was he also a Devil Fruit user?

This intelligence was completely unknown to them.

A great swordsman and a Devil Fruit user? How did he defeat Mihawk?

Could he have used his Devil Fruit powers?

As a swordsman, Onigumo knew better than anyone that to reach the pinnacle of swordsmanship, one couldn't rely on external abilities.

A swordsman influenced by external powers could never reach the highest level of swordsmanship.

But what was going on with Ryujiro?

In the sky, Kizaru's usual playful smile disappeared as he gazed solemnly at Ryujiro. "I miscalculated. I didn't expect you to be a Devil Fruit user."

"Heh, what you define might be a Devil Fruit power, but what I possess is far beyond that."

Ryujiro smiled faintly.

"The Navy really thinks highly of me, even sending Admiral to deal with us."

Dispatching an Admiral had indeed caught Ryujiro off guard. Admirals, as the Navy's top combat force, usually didn't make casual appearances.

It seemed that, in the Navy's eyes, he posed an extraordinary threat.

"Do me a favor and come quietly to Impel Down. I don't want to fight with you."

Kizaru spoke in his usual sarcastic tone.

By now, the Marines had dispersed.

They knew that if a battle broke out between Ryujiro and Admiral Kizaru, they needed to stay far away to avoid getting caught in the aftermath.

After all, Ryujiro was a powerhouse on par with an Admiral.

"Let me see how strong an Admiral truly is."

A terrifying aura erupted from Ryujiro, overwhelming everyone.

Kizaru's expression changed abruptly. It was Conqueror's Haki!

"It seems I can't just stand by. A man like you is better off living in Impel Down for everyone's sake."

"Is that so? Let's see if you're capable of it."

Kizaru shrugged, but his expression grew serious.

In the next moment, Kizaru's body suddenly vanished, and a golden light condensed behind Ryujiro, his calm voice echoing.

"Have you ever been kicked at the speed of light?"

Kizaru's right foot rose, his toe glowing with a dazzling light, and shot forward.

"Boom!"

At the instant the golden light exploded, the terrifying blast shook the air, making the sea even more turbulent.

The waves surged like wild beasts, swallowing everything around.

The brilliant beam pushed Ryujiro all the way to a small island, the ground shattering into pieces with a thunderous roar.

Kizaru's body reappeared on the island.

He gazed at the smoke-filled sky with a strange look in his eyes. Ryujiro hadn't defended himself at all, taking the full brunt of the attack.

What was this guy up to?

Kizaru couldn't figure out what Ryujiro was planning.

"Cough, cough——"

"So much dust."

"As expected of an Admiral, truly remarkable."

Ryujiro waved his hand, trying to clear the rising smoke.

Kizaru narrowed his eyes and asked in a serious tone, "What's going on with you?"

Despite taking his light-speed kick head-on, Ryujiro was completely unscathed.

Even Kaido, a monster like him, wouldn't be unhurt if he took that blow without any defense.

A playful smile appeared on Ryujiro's face. "Don't worry, the game's more fun when it's played slowly."

"You're terrifying… a monster like you."

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku has underestimated you. If you're left unchecked, the entire sea will become even more chaotic."

"That's just your speculation."

Ryujiro wasn't bothered by Kizaru's words.

Kizaru's body flickered as he transformed into a blinding light in midair.

"Yasakani no Magatama!"

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