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Chapter 217"Looking for a retired veteran like me, are you?"Rayleigh smiled, tilting his head to listen to the approaching clamor of footsteps and warshipsirens in the distance. "But I'm afraid these people won't give us much quiet time to discuss things."Luffy glanced at the father and daughter pair of Celestial Dragons still shouting behind Rayleigh, and his lips curled into a grin: "Leave it to me."His figure flickered, appearing before Rosward Saint and Shalria Palace like a ghost. Before the black-clad bodyguards could react, two clean, decisive punches struck their abdomens, the intense pain causing them to pass out instantly.Then, dragging them like sacks of flour, he pulled them to Zoro's feet and piled them up with Saint Charlos.Rayleigh watched Luffy's fluid movements and smiled noncommittally. Then, as if remembering something, he asked, "Was that incredible aura just now your power?"Aura?Luffy paused for a moment, then realized he was referring to Conqueror's Haki. He nodded, "It was me."A flash of admiration appeared in Rayleigh's eyes, followed by a bold laugh: "Then together, let's buy a little more quiet time for our conversation!"Luffy was momentarily stunned, but then he understood Rayleigh's intention, and a look of excitement and realization appeared on his face."Nami, Uta, stand firm."Stand firm?"What?"Uta hadn't even reacted before Nami's large chest was already pressed against her face.Vivi stood in front, raising a Wind Wall.It seemed the Straw Hat Crew understood their Captain's intentions best.The next second.Two terrifying auras erupted violently, centered around Luffy and Rayleigh!Chapter 306: The Worst Incident in Eight Hundred YearsBuzz!The air seemed to freeze.Tangible black-red lightning crackled wildly where the two Haki forces intertwined, and invisible shockwaves swept out in all directions like a tsunami!This clash of Haoshoku was far more terrifying than when Luffy had released it alone."Pluton... it's not surprising for a figure of that stature to possess such power."Law held onto his hat. "But Straw Hat Captain is being a bit excessive, isn't he?"The collision of Haoshoku power was actually evenly matched!From this distance, the Supernovas could see it even more clearly.The three Celestial Dragons piled together bore the brunt of it; without even a groan, they were completely knocked unconscious by the torrent of Haki, their faces behind the bubble helmets twisted and pale.The Marine vanguard forces that had just managed to approach, attempting to form a perimeter, were harvested like grass by an invisible scythe. They collapsed in waves, eyes rolling back and mouths foaming, their weapons clattering to the ground.The previously dense sound of footsteps and shouting fell into a dead silence!In the distance, those Supernovas who were still watching or struggling to retreat felt cold sweat instantly soak their backs.They felt a sense of oppression that was entirely different from before."Two monsters."Killer supported the unconscious Kid, his teeth chattering....Almost simultaneously, a piece of explosive news spread through the entire Sabaody Archipelagolike a plague, moving even faster than the Marineencirclement:"Hey! Have you heard?! Straw Hat Luffy sent a Celestial Dragon flying! Right there at the largest auction house in Grove 1!""It's not just one! It's several Celestial Dragons! He's even kidnapped them!""The Supernovas have all been defeated! The Marine vanguard has been wiped out too!""Crazy! This world has gone crazy!""Run! An Admiral will be here any minute! Sabaody Archipelago is finished!"Panic spread like a tsunami.Whether it was the pirates originally on the island, merchants who came for coating, or even local residents, everyone began to swarm toward the harbor, desperately trying to flee the island that was about to become a purgatory.It was no exaggeration to say that the people's fear of the Celestial Dragons far exceeded that of the Four Emperors.The Four Emperors were far away in the New World, but the Celestial Dragons were right here, capable of taking their lives at any moment.The remaining subordinates of the Supernovaswere even more anxious, urging their Captains to leave."Captain, we can't stay here any longer!""Let's go, Captain Bege! This place is about to become an Admiral's battlefield!"Capone Bege looked toward Luffy and Rayleigh's direction with a grim expression and turned around without hesitation: "Withdraw!"The small fortress he had transformed into took heavy strides, crashing through obstacles in its path and quickly disappearing into the complex alleyways of tree roots.On the other side, the heavily injured Apoo was carried away in a panic by his few remaining subordinates.Drake also reverted to human form, took a deep look at the two figures releasing terrifying Haki, and barked, "Let's go!"He led his subordinates away quickly.Not all Supernovas chose to flee immediately.People like Law and Urouge, though they also felt the lethal threat, chose to take the risk due to intense curiosity and a desire to see what the Straw Hat and Dark King would do next."Are they going to turn Sabaody Archipelagoupside down?" Urouge maintained his strange grin.Law corrected him, "No, it's already been turned upside down."It was just a matter of seeing how far they would take it.Would this become a historical event on the level of Pirate King Roger's execution?Belatedly, Law felt as if he were going crazy.To actually compare Straw Hat to Roger.Had he already come to view him as such a major figure in his heart?...A short while ago.On the outskirts of Sabaody Archipelago, inside the temporary Marine command post, the atmosphere was also tense to the extreme.Originally, there were many Marine troops stationed at Sabaody Archipelago.However, they had been reassigned elsewhere for certain reasons.The manpower shortage was only supposed to last a few days, but who could have known such a severe incident would occur?A chaotic battle involving over ten Supernovas.All of them were pirates with bounties exceeding one hundred million; this could sink the Sabaody Archipelago.A large number of Marine soldiers were rapidly setting up military fortifications in the outermost peninsula area, pushing heavy cannons into dense formations."Report! The residents of Grove 44 have been evacuated!""Reporting to the Commodore, the artillery deployment at Grove 45 is in place!""Report! Grove 46..."After listening to the urgent reports from his soldiers, a grim-faced Marine Commodore walked quickly back into the tent at the center of the camp.The Commodore snapped a salute. "Reporting to Vice Admiral Strawberry, the resident evacuation is complete, and the deployment of soldiers and surrounding firepower is finished.""Vice Admiral, please give the order. We can begin the suppression of the Straw Hat Crew and the Supernovas."Sitting there was none other than the Navy Headquarters Vice Admiral, Strawberry.He had a very long beard and was currently expressionless."No. According to the latest orders from headquarters, we are to maintain the encirclement without moving and ensure all residents are evacuated."Strawberry spoke calmly, denying his subordinate's request to attack.Hearing this response, the Commodore was clearly stunned, his face full of confusion.They had already formed a firepower encirclement around the pirates. If they used their superior firepower to suppress them now, the advantage would surely be with the Marines!So what if that group of pirates were Supernovas?The Marines had the advantage in both numbers and weaponry.Facing such heinous pirates, any amount of casualties would be worth it.The Commodore wanted to try one more time."Vice Admiral Strawberry! We've deployed so many troops, and the civilians are evacuated. Headquarters is right behind us! Are we just going to watch that group of lawless pirates...""Shut up!"Vice Admiral Strawberry interrupted him sternly, stood up, walked to the tent entrance, and looked toward the direction where a terrifying aura was faintly emanating. "Headquarters cannot easily spare too many troops to support us right now. But since those pirates have laid hands on the Celestial Dragons, an Admiral will be deployed soon. We must wait for the Admiral to act. This is a direct order from headquarters!"The Marine Headquarters' rating of the Straw Hat Pirates was very high, essentially treating them like one of the Four Emperors Pirates.In any case, without an officer of Vice Admiral rank or higher to ensure they could suppress the enemy, they were to focus on surveillance and evacuation when encountering the Straw Hat Pirates to avoid unnecessary casualties.Vice Admiral Strawberry added, "Furthermore, besides them, there are so many remnants of Supernova pirate crews within the encirclement!"He turned around, his gaze sweeping over all the officers in the command post:"Do not forget, the true duty of the Marines is to protect civilians! Until civilian safety is ensured and the Admiral arrives, ignore those pirates and simply keep them firmly surrounded in the central area of Sabaody Archipelago!""Yes, sir!"Though the Commodore was unwilling, military orders were absolute. He could only salute again and turn to convey the orders.Boom!Just then, a roar far more violent than any previous explosion came from the center of the island, causing even the ground to tremble slightly!"What happened?!""This is bad! The battle inside has escalated!"A soldier rushed into the command post, stumbling, his face devoid of color. "Straw Hat has made a move against Roar of the Sea Apoo! Apoois heavily injured!""Report!"Another soldier rushed in, his voice urgent. "Straw Hat has made a move against the Kid Pirates! Kidand Killer have both been defeated!""So a conflict did break out?"Vice Admiral Strawberry's expression was grave.But this was a good thing.The Straw Hat Crew had actually started fighting the Supernovas.The Marines were very practiced at waiting for pirates to fight among themselves and then cleaning up the mess afterward.Vice Admiral Strawberry couldn't help but want to mock the Straw Hat Crew; starting a conflict with the Supernovas at a time like this was completely irrational."Report! Report!!"A third soldier practically crawled in, his voice cracking with extreme terror, even tripping and falling flat on his face in front of Strawberry!Vice Admiral Strawberry barked, "What's the rush?"The advantage is with us.The soldier's face was filled with sheer panic, as if he had seen the end of the world."The Supernovas have almost all been defeated, and the Marine vanguard has been wiped out!"The soldier gasped for air, screaming with all his might, "Straw Hat has kidnapped three Celestial Dragons! Dark King Rayleigh is also with him!"The news instantly froze the entire temporary Marine command post.Vice Admiral Strawberry's hand trembled.At the same time, in the Holy Land Mary Geoise, at the Marine Headquarters Fleet Admiral's office