Chapter 141: Fujitora smiled

When Shiro's identity was revealed, the entire scene could no longer remain calm!

Nearly 100,000 Marines began to shout Shiro's name frantically.

Before today, Shiro—hailed by the pirates as the fifth Emperor of the sea—was already recognized as one of the top powerhouses in the world!

And for the Navy, Shiro holds a unique significance.

After all, Shiro was once regarded as one of the Navy's top rising stars, having been a symbol of strength from within their own ranks.

Once upon a time, everyone in the Navy agreed that Shiro, the youngest Rear Admiral in the Navy's history, would likely become the youngest Admiral ever!

And now, that same man stood as an enemy of the World Government and the Navy Headquarters.

Previously, Zephyr's remarks had caused a significant stir within the Navy. Now, with Shiro's appearance, chaos was inevitable within the Navy's ranks.

Because... many elite Marines were already contemplating leaving the Navy to join the Central Authority.

After all, the facts were clear: after today, the rise of the Central Authority would be unstoppable!

As events unfolded, it was inevitable that some Marine branch bases around the world would rebel and leave the Navy.

"Men of the Navy, do not panic!" Shiro's voice echoed as he floated in mid-air, his body crackling with lightning like a god.

"Today, I, Shiro, will take with me all the Marines willing to follow me, join the Central Authority, and stand with Teacher Zephyr, Senior Kuzan, and others to overthrow the World Government and reshape a new order!"

With those words, the entire battlefield descended into complete chaos.

"Shiro, I will kill you!"

At that moment, Fleet Admiral Akainu finally erupted. With a dark expression, he launched himself from the ground, magma bursting forth from his body like a hellhound as it surged toward Shiro.

Hum—

Boom—

To everyone's surprise, Akainu's attack never touched Shiro.

Mid-air, Akainu's assault was halted by an overwhelming gravitational force, sending him crashing into the ground instead!

"Fujitora, even you!?" The voice of Sengoku the Buddha rang out as he watched Fujitora slowly step forward.

"Sorry, but this old man has found his true ideal. I bet on Shiro in this gamble!"

Fujitora's calm declaration shook the nearly 200,000 Marines present once again.

Two of the Admirals, both promoted through World Military Draft, were now revealed to be aligned with the Central Authority.

This revelation sent ripples through the ranks of the Marines, pushing many undecided sailors to make up their minds.

The Navy's top powerhouses were defecting one by one to the Central Authority.

In mere minutes, the Marines on the island were split into two groups.

Of the nearly 200,000 Marines present, over 120,000 chose to stand behind Shiro and Fujitora!

The sight left senior officers like Akainu and Sengoku in shock.

Sin! What great evil had the Navy committed to suffer such devastating losses one after another?

"Damn it, all Marines obey orders! Eliminate all the rebels! The troops in the surrounding waters are on their way to support us. This battle will decide the life or death of the Navy! Anyone who retreats will be executed!"

At this critical moment, Fleet Admiral Akainu stepped forward to stabilize the situation and issued orders for battle.

Sengoku, standing behind Akainu, silently gave thanks. If Akainu hadn't been appointed Fleet Admiral earlier, it would be Sengoku standing at the forefront. And whether they won or lost, his fame and reputation would have been tarnished.

Because... so far, the World Military Draft had been utterly destroyed by Shiro.

"The Headquarters Vice Admirals, obey orders! Kill all those who dare to rebel. Anyone who surrenders, let them be!"

Akainu continued issuing commands, knowing the situation was dire and required decisive action.

In terms of top-tier fighters, both sides seemed evenly matched. But the Navy still had an edge in numbers with nearly ten Vice Admirals to sweep through and stabilize their forces.

"Akainu, long time no see. I know what you're planning, but do you really think the Vice Admirals of the Navy Headquarters are a match for me and the Central Authority's cadres?"

Shiro sneered, his confidence unshaken in the face of the Navy's Admiral. He didn't falter.

As his words lingered in the air, three figures descended next to him and Fujitora.

One of them, wearing a cheongsam and high heels, immediately petrified thousands of Marines with a single glance.

The Pirate Empress, Hancock lived up to her reputation as the world's most beautiful woman.

The other two were Nico Robin, the "Devil's Child," and Enel, who had yet to officially make his mark on the sea!

"Yeah hahaha! Vice Admirals? If you're not convinced, come face me, Enel, the Thunder God!" Enel declared loudly, ripping away his disguise and revealing his true form to all.

Everyone instantly knew—this was the man who had fiercely battled Fujitora, an Admiral-level powerhouse!

At this point, the Vice Admirals felt a chill run down their spines.

After all, both the Pirate Empress and Enel were far beyond what any ordinary Vice Admiral could handle!

"Enel, don't be so arrogant!" Shiro laughed. "Besides, Vice Admirals don't need to get involved."

Though he seemed to be speaking to Enel, Shiro's true goal was to shake the Navy's morale.

He made it clear that no Vice Admiral was worthy of challenging the Central Authority's cadre!

"Shiro, don't be so full of yourself! This is still the Navy's territory!" one of the Vice Admirals spat defiantly, his tone filled with righteous anger.

However, as soon as his words left his mouth, a figure in a black cloak suddenly emerged from the ground beneath him.

Pong!

The Vice Admiral was knocked unconscious instantly, leaving him unable to utter another word.

Before anyone could react, six more figures in black cloaks appeared, striking down the other Vice Admirals, leaving most of them gravely injured.

The entire battlefield was stunned yet again.

Even Sengoku and Akainu could hardly believe their eyes.

Before they could regain their composure, the group of seven black-robed figures had already retreated back to Shiro's side, waiting quietly for the next command.

At that moment, the hearts of Sengoku, Akainu, and the remaining Navy elites were filled with bitterness and disbelief.

Who could have predicted that, after the war at Marineford, in such a short time, the Central Authority would rise to such terrifying power?

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