Regarding this war, there was also a live broadcast screen at Holy Land Mary Geoise showing the situation on the scene.
At that moment, the Den Den Mushi suddenly rang. Kong, the Fleet Admiral, didn't need to think to know that Mary Geoise probably had some instructions to issue.
He immediately answered the call and heard a calm voice come through: "Hold on a little longer. We will arrive soon."
This voice immediately lifted Kong's spirits, making him feel much more at ease!
Because he was all too familiar with this voice; it belonged to the leader of the Five Elder Stars—Curly Dadan!
And Curly Dadan had said "we." Kong had no doubt that the other person must be the one ranked second among the Five Elder Stars—the Long-Bearded Elder!
These two big shots, originally stationed at Mary Geoise, were actually about to join the fray. While excited, Kong was also quite surprised.
Then, he thought of another matter: That's right, it must be because Im-sama has awakened from slumber, so Mary Geoise no longer needs the others for protection!
Once this thought occurred to him, Kong's mood became even more relaxed.
With those two personally coming, everything would be settled. The Navy was certain to win this time!
"Hmm?"
Lin Xuan, sitting high on his platform, noticed the change in Kong's mood and felt somewhat puzzled.
The current situation was clearly very unfavorable for the World Government side, so why had this guy suddenly become so relaxed?
His mind raced, and he quickly thought of a possibility. His gaze swept over the three battlefields around Marineford, focusing on the Bald Monk and the other two.
He thought to himself: Could it be that the other two of the Five Elder Stars are also coming? Or perhaps... that mysterious Im-sama is about to make a personal appearance?
Thinking this, a slight smile tugged at the corner of Lin Xuan's mouth. "Things seem to be getting more and more interesting."
However, he didn't show any particular reaction. He just continued watching the show calmly, enjoying his food and the feeling of his prestige points skyrocketing.
So far, this war had already earned him a full one billion prestige points!
He figured that if the other two Elder Stars arrived, or if the mysterious master of the Empty Throne, Im, appeared, he might just make another billion!
Meanwhile, on the sea west of Marineford, the Bald Monk and Uchiha Obito were engaged in a rapid exchange.
Their movements were fast, but the fight itself looked extremely strange.
The Bald Monk possessed intangibility abilities, while Uchiha Obito could also achieve intangibility using Kamui. Attacks from both sides mostly passed right through the other's body without causing any harm.
Of course, whether it was the Devil Fruit intangibility or Kamui intangibility, neither could be maintained indefinitely.
The moment one launched an attack, the body had to become tangible. That was the only opportunity to strike.
Both of them understood this very well.
"Boom!"
They exchanged blows again, tentative attacks from both sides ultimately still failing to land.
The Bald Monk gasped for breath, looking gravely at Uchiha Obito.
What a troublesome fellow!
Originally, he had planned to deal with Uchiha Obito first, then go kill Lin Xuan.
But he never expected this guy to be so troublesome, even possessing an ability similar to his own, allowing him to evade attacks in a short time.
What shocked him even more was that as he continuously used his ability and powerful swordsmanship, his stamina was rapidly draining.
His enemy, however, showed no change from start to finish, as if not expending any energy at all!
This struck the Bald Monk as a bad sign. If this dragged on, he might very well end up losing due to sheer exhaustion!
Thinking this, a wave of irritation washed over him.
Just then, however, the Bald Monk's eyes lit up as he noticed something: from the beginning until now, his opponent had been stealing glances in a certain direction from time to time.
The direction he was looking in was towards a girl with two purple markings on her cheeks!
In an instant, the Bald Monk's expression turned cold. His figure shot out like a black shadow, his sword swiftly slashing towards that girl!
Sure enough, he then noticed Uchiha Obito's expression change dramatically. Without the slightest hesitation, Obito rushed in front of the girl, blocking the attack for her!
"Heh heh, you lose!" The Bald Monk sneered.
The Shodai Kitetsu in his hand instantly lashed out again, a terrifying slash tearing through the air, striking the tangible Uchiha Obito.
"Boom!"
Uchiha Obito did not use Kamui intangibility because Rin would have been hit. He had to protect Rin!
In that moment, he only had time to rapidly extend a chakra hand from his back, spreading it out to block in front of himself.
However, the next instant, it was directly severed. The terrifying sword slash bisected Uchiha Obito's body.
"Die!"
The Bald Monk instantly appeared at Uchiha Obito's side, his sword once again slashing towards him.
"Boom!"
This attack transformed into thousands of strands slicing towards Uchiha Obito, instantly cutting his body into countless fragments.
"Obito!" Nohara Rin, witnessing this scene, couldn't help but cry out in alarm.
The Bald Monk sheathed his sword, a proud smile appearing on his face.
He didn't even glance at Nohara Rin, instead turning his gaze towards Lin Xuan, who was sitting on the high platform drinking tea, as if to say, "You're next!"
Lin Xuan, who had been watching the battle, felt somewhat speechless seeing Obito get sliced to pieces by the Bald Monk.
This Uchiha Obito... whenever it concerned Nohara Rin, his IQ just plummeted!
Right now, Nohara Rin was in an Edo Tensei state, not a living person. Why did she need his protection?!
Sensing the Bald Monk's gaze, Lin Xuan looked over, the corner of his mouth curling into a faint smile.
"Huh?"
Seeing Lin Xuan's smile, the Bald Monk suddenly felt a sense of foreboding.
Suddenly—
He felt a hand press down on his shoulder, and a cold voice sounded in his ear: "You dare lay a hand on Rin?"
The Bald Monk's pupils contracted. He turned his head to look, his face instantly showing an expression of disbelief. "How is this possible?!"
The Uchiha Obito, whom he had just cut into fragments, had now completely recovered! However, parts of his face seemed cracked, with dust occasionally flaking off from it!
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