Rayleigh remained silent, and the atmosphere on the scene became tense.
Miguel, at this moment, still looked at Renji with adoring eyes. "As expected of boss! To actually be able to threaten Silvers Rayleigh."
Sentomaru, on the other hand, had a serious expression. Leaving everything else aside, if Rayleigh wasn't arrested today, Renji would definitely be targeted by him.
To be held grudges against by such a fierce and powerful pirate, one could imagine how constantly on edge his future life would be.
Rayleigh's gaze fixed on Renji, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
How many years has it been? How long has it been since he saw such an astonishing young man?
Even Luffy, who had just boasted in front of him, saying the same words as Captain Roger back then, is now trampled underfoot by this young Marine.
Twenty-three years have passed since Roger's death, but news about the One Piece has become increasingly scarce. Some people have even started to question the treasure's authenticity, and with the Marine's continuous suppression, the wave of great pirates has been subtly subdued.
Now, at this critical juncture, such a young man with infinite talent has appeared in the Marine.
Is the Great Pirate Era, which Captain Roger started at the cost of his own life, about to end like this?
In an instant, Rayleigh seemed to see the tranquil sea, suppressed by the Marine, in Renji's near future.
"Kid, you're playing with fire!"
A moment later, Rayleigh's lips curled slightly, and a chilling killing intent instantly enveloped the entire scene.
Miguel and Sentomaru immediately felt as if they had fallen into a cold abyss. The killing intent emanating from Rayleigh, almost solidifying into substance, was like the extreme cold of the deep sea, pressing down on them, making it impossible to breathe.
Drops of cold sweat permeated Miguel's back.
This is... killing intent almost solidified into substance.
So terrifying!
This is only when not being targeted. It's hard to imagine the pressure boss is facing.
Borsalino, who was closest, merely stared intently at Rayleigh, his eyes seeming to flicker slightly.
Feeling the undisguised killing intent, Renji's smile turned cold. Just as he was about to make a move, a tall figure appeared behind him.
"If you wanted to travel, where would you choose to go?" A seemingly emotionless voice sounded.
Renji slowly frowned.
So fast!
"Bartholomew Kuma! The Seven Warlords of the Sea are here too!" Miguel exclaimed in surprise when he saw the person behind Renji.
The important figures he had seen today were truly too unexpected.
This time, Sentomaru looked at Kuma. His eyes narrowed, and he said nothing.
"Hey, what are you trying to do?"
To everyone's surprise, Renji actually pointed his blade at Kuma.
"I can handle these guys. As a warlord of the sea, you don't seem to need to steal credit from a Marine Petty Officer like me, do you?"
Seeing Renji's actions, Miguel couldn't help but be shocked.
Hey, boss, you're not trying to fight this guy, are you? That's a warlord of the sea.
But...
Miguel thought about it carefully. Renji had taken on the entire training camp on his first day in the Marine, even beating Vice Admiral Yamakaji so badly. Just now, he had consecutively cut down three members of The Worst Generation, soloed the Straw Hat Pirates, and even injured the legendary pirate Silvers Rayleigh—he was a super ruthless person.
Looking at it this way, whatever boss does should be perfectly reasonable.
Upon Kuma's appearance, Borsalino did not speak, merely confronting Rayleigh. However, both of their minds were clearly not on each other.
Borsalino's eyes flickered slightly. If he wasn't mistaken, before he arrived, the combat power Renji displayed had already injured Rayleigh.
Through the previous exchange, Borsalino already knew that even if Rayleigh was not in his prime, his combat power was still not to be underestimated.
With his Admiral-level monstrous combat power, even a great pirate with a bounty of 1 billion wouldn't last long against him. Yet, in the recent clash, Rayleigh was actually on par with him, which showed his strength.
It hasn't been long since the last training camp incident, has it? This kid's growth rate is astonishing.
Facing Renji's question, Kuma's figure flashed after a brief silence, reappearing in front of Luffy.
Then, under Renji's stunned gaze, he sent the Straw Hat pirates flying one by one.
What the hell, you're not even pretending anymore?
Just like that, under everyone's gaze, after all the Straw Hat members were sent flying and disappeared.
Kuma finally spoke, "These are heinous criminals. It's too dangerous for you to deal with them. To protect your safety and minimize losses, it's better for me to act."
Facing Renji's gaze, he added, "I won't steal the credit for killing them. You can claim the credit as usual."
Renji's lips twitched. Looking at the expressionless Borsalino in the distance, he had figured everything out.
Perhaps others didn't know Kuma's ability, but Borsalino definitely did. As an Admiral, and Kuma having been modified by Vegapunk and also being a warlord recruited by the Marine, Borsalino had no reason not to know Kuma's ability, and no reason not to be clear that Kuma's actions just now definitely did not kill any of the Straw Hats.
Goodness gracious, so you're just going to watch the Straw Hat get away, huh.
So, among those present, only Miguel was on his side.
Fine, I'll see how you report to Sengoku then.
He remembered that Kizaru had simply caught five hundred pirates on Sabaody Archipelago to deal with the situation.
Renji smiled without warmth. "I thank you, Kuma. I'll remember this favor."
Seeing that the matter had settled, Rayleigh retreated to the side, his eyes fixed on Renji with hidden killing intent.
"Kid, I've remembered your face too. I hope your luck stays this good."
Then his figure disappeared, and Borsalino did not stop him.
Miguel was somewhat puzzled. "Admiral Kizaru, why didn't you press the attack? That's Silvers Rayleigh, a pirate who poses a great danger to the world."
Kuma said, "The cost of pursuing a combatant of that level is too great. Besides, the Marine rescinded Rayleigh's bounty many years ago, and now is not the time to expend combat power dealing with him."
Renji naturally didn't believe these explanations. Although they made some sense, upon closer inspection, it wasn't the case at all.
Renji said "Miguel, fall in."
Miguel replied, "Yes, boss."
[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for making Monkey D. Luffy feel immense pain and successfully surviving in the hands of Silvers Rayleigh.
Reward: King of Curses (Lv. 1)]
[Skill King of Curses activated. Under the skill effect, the host has automatically comprehended the skill...]