Three days later, the World Government's luxurious ship slowly sailed into Marineford Naval Port.
However, when Figaland Garland stood at the bow of the ship, overlooking the entire Marineford, his brows furrowed slightly.
Because the entire Marineford Naval Port was deserted; there were no warships docked, no Marine soldiers lined up to greet them, and not even the most basic honor guard.
"Hmph, are the Marines completely disregarding the World Government now?" one of the three white-masked CP0 agents accompanying him said coldly, his tone filled with displeasure.
"Utterly rude!" another CP0 echoed, "Mere Marines, how dare they treat Lord Gringo Saint with such disrespect?"
Facing these words, Gringo Saint merely sneered, his scarlet cape fluttering slightly in the wind.
"It seems this mission... is more interesting than I imagined."
His gaze swept over the silent port, a slight smirk playing on his lips.
Are the Marines declaring war?
The four walked off the ship, stepping onto Marineford's land.
The port was empty, with only the sea breeze stirring a few fallen leaves.
They walked along the central avenue, the buildings on both sides still majestic, but there was not a single soul on the streets.
"Something's not right..." a CP0 whispered, "The Marines couldn't have all withdrawn. Are they plotting something?"
"Heh, plotting?" Gringo Saint scoffed, dismissively.
He then led his people forward, passing through Marineford's main thoroughfare, finally arriving at the central plaza.
And there, they stopped.
Because in the center of the vast plaza, a figure stood with his back to them, his black-edged Justice cape flapping in the sea breeze.
The person slowly turned around, revealing a smiling face.
"The esteemed captain of the God's Knights, Figaland Garland." Gern tilted his head slightly, his tone playful.
"Coming to Marineford... do you have any instructions?"
Gringo Saint narrowed his eyes, his gaze as sharp as a blade.
"Gern Reginald Sigma." He spoke slowly, his voice deep and cold.
"You attacked the Celestial Dragons and severely injured a World Noble on Sabaody Archipelago. Your crime is unforgivable."
"According to the World Government's supreme order..." He raised his hand, his fingertip pointing directly at Gern.
"I will immediately escort you back to Mary Geoise to face judgment!"
As his words fell, the three CP0 agents simultaneously took a step forward, their aura sharp, as if they were about to attack at any moment.
However, Gern merely burst out laughing.
"Hahahaha... judgment?" He laughed so hard his shoulders shook, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.
"What are you laughing at?!" a CP0 agent snapped.
Gern's laughter abruptly ceased, his eyes instantly turning cold.
"I'm laughing because..." He slowly raised his hand, invisible vibration particles condensing in his palm.
"Did you perhaps misunderstand something?"
"This is Marineford."
Boom!!!
Gern's vibration wave swept across the entire plaza, the air cracking like a spiderweb, and debris flying.
However, Figaland Garland merely tilted his body slightly, his rapier instantly unsheathed, and a sharp sword energy split the incoming shockwave in two!
"Heh." He sneered, the tip of his sword pointing directly at Gern, "Do you think this level of attack can threaten me?"
A dangerous curve appeared at the corner of Gern's mouth.
"Of course not."
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Suddenly, neat and heavy footsteps came from all directions.
The Marine soldiers who had initially disappeared now all appeared!
They formed ranks, pouring out from the buildings surrounding the plaza, like a steel torrent, completely encircling the central plaza, forming a giant arena!
Kong stood on the high platform in the plaza, his arms crossed, his gaze like a torch.
At the same time, below Kong, Sengoku stood on the right, Zephyr stood on the left, and Garp stood grinning in the center between the two, his fists cracking.
"This is?!" The pupils beneath the three CP0 agents' masks suddenly contracted.
"Welcome to Marineford!" Gern spread his arms, his smile unrestrained.
"Since you want to 'judge' me, why don't we..."
"First ask if the one hundred thousand Marines here agree!"
As his words fell, the entire plaza erupted in a thunderous roar: "Justice!!!"
The sound wave swept through like a tsunami, even the air trembled!
Gringo Saint's expression finally became solemn, especially when he met the gazes of the three on the high platform.
Especially Zephyr and Garp's eyes, they looked completely ready to strike at any moment!
"Damn it..." Gringo Saint frowned, "It seems this man cannot be taken away.
In that case..." Thinking of this, Gringo Saint recalled the command to retreat one step, the target person.
So his gaze quickly swept over the Marines, instantly catching sight of the innocent-looking Lippo in the crowd using his Observation Haki.
"A Marine Lieutenant Junior Grade is incomparable to Heaven Quake, so the Marines shouldn't stop us."
At this point, Gringo Saint directly ordered the three accompanying CP0 agents to act.
"According to World Government orders, the arrest target has been modified. Arrest Marineford Lieutenant Junior Grade Lippo Hope!!"
"Understood!" Facing a Marineford Lieutenant Junior Grade, the three CP0 agents didn't hesitate; three white afterimages moved in response!
The CP0 agents' speed was too fast for the naked eye to discern, almost instantly breaking through to Lippo's front.
The leading agent's five fingers formed a claw, about to grasp Lippo's slender neck.
"Ara la..." A lazy voice suddenly sounded in their ears.
Kuzan's figure appeared like a ghost, one hand in his pocket, the other casually resting on the CP0 agent's shoulder.
"If you touch her, I won't be able to face my dear friend later!"
In an instant, bone-chilling cold burst forth!
That CP0 agent still maintained his charging posture, but his entire body had turned into an ice sculpture, his astonished expression forever frozen beneath his mask.
The remaining two CP0 agents were greatly alarmed and immediately changed direction, splitting to attack from left and right!
One used Finger Pistol directly at Lippo's temple, the other used Rankyaku to slash at the girl's waist.
"Hellhound!" A crimson lava giant fist slammed down, piercing through the entire chest of the agent on the right!
At the same time, a golden light arrived later but faster, a long leg whip splitting down like a battle-axe on the back of the agent on the left.
"Tsk tsk tsk." Borsalino pushed up his sunglasses, "First time kicking a CP0!"
"Bang! Boom!" The two top World Government agents didn't even have time to scream before they were smashed into a distant wall like rags.
Sakazuki's lava flowed on the ground, Borsalino's golden light had not yet dissipated, and Kuzan's frost had spread to Gringo Saint's feet.
The future three Admirals formed a triangular formation, protecting Lippo in the center, and the terrifying oppressive aura solidified the air.
And Figaland Garland, looking at this scene, his pupils trembled slightly, staring intently at the three figures with absolute oppressive aura who were protecting Lippo tightly in the middle.
"Sakazuki, Kuzan, Borsalino..."
If this is the case, then now, almost all of Marineford's highest combat power has gathered!
"This..." Figaland Garland trembled slightly, his gaze turning to Kong.
"Fleet Admiral Kong, are you Marines rebelling?!"
"Heh..." Kong lowered his eyes and sneered, his gaze sweeping over everyone, finally settling on Gern.
"Gringo Saint, you can eat things indiscriminately, but you can't speak indiscriminately.
What rebellion? Today is our Marine's special tenth-anniversary event! Just perfectly, you've also arrived, so..."
A dangerous curve appeared at the corner of Gern's mouth as he picked up Kong's words.
"So, we'll reluctantly..." He slowly raised his hand, black blade eight desolations pointed directly, "prepare a welcome ceremony for you!"
Gringo Saint's rapier trembled slightly. He suppressed the unease in his heart, attempting a final negotiation.
"Gern, if you choose to hand her over to me, the World Government will no longer pursue your matter.
Mary Geoise just wants an explanation; she's just a Mink Tribe member!
As long as she's handed over to the Rosward Saint family, everything will be settled.
Or I can represent the Figaland family and arrange another Mink Tribe slave for you..." Figaland Garland hadn't finished speaking.
"Boom!!!"
A Conqueror's Haki powerful enough to tear the sky erupted like a tsunami, completely and unreservedly crushing everything in all directions.
The plaza ground instantly cracked, and the air let out an unbearable roar under the extreme pressure!
Gringo Saint's pupils contracted to pinpricks, and cold sweat poured down his forehead like a waterfall.
"This Haki..." Figaland Garland's breathing hesitated for a second.
In other words, this man's Haoshoku...
It actually made him, the captain of the God's Knights, feel difficulty breathing!
"And, this sword of yours..." Gringo Saint stared intently at the Black Blade entwined with purplish-black lightning.
Memories suddenly flashed back to the bloody twilight on God Island many years ago, "Could it be that man's from back then...?"
"Hey, Figaland Garland." Gern's eyes were filled with killing intent, his voice low, every word carrying bone-chilling murderous intent.
black blade eight desolations was fully unleashed, the ancient patterns on the blade writhing like living things.
The purplish-black Haki lightning distorted the surrounding space!
"Lippo is someone I brought out from Mokomo Dukedom. That child calls herself a 'Justice' ally.
If you dare to insult her with even one more word from your filthy dog mouth...
No matter the cost, I will keep you here forever!"
As his words fell, the Haki powerful enough to tear the sky completely burst forth.