"Myriad Swords Unleashed!"
Sakata Gintoki, standing atop a flying sword, looked down at the Naga warriors constantly climbing onto the warships or launching attacks against them. To prevent any unforeseen incidents, he decisively counterattacked.
Sword energy whizzed through the air, and even as the Naga warriors retreated into the sea, the sword energy plunged into the depths, piercing straight down.
In just a moment, every Naga warrior who came near him was slain by a single strike.
No matter how strong a soldier was, when facing an S-class powerhouse, they were ultimately the ones to be slaughtered.
Unless, of course, these soldiers possessed enough strength to exhaust a commander-level powerhouse to death.
Besides Sakata Gintoki, Enel's attacks were also incredibly wild, even overbearing.
As bolts of lightning struck down, the Naga warriors in the sea had to endure the baptism of thunder.
However, this also caused some damage to the Xuanwu warships.
Therefore, Enel’s battlefield was always kept away from densely packed warships, or he would directly strike with lightning spears in a precise manner.
All of this was far too simple for Enel.
Benedict, watching Enel fight valiantly, stroked his chin.
The power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit was truly terrifying.
If awakened, what level would it reach?
He hesitated for a moment.
Should he give Enel the Devil Fruit Awakening Talisman?
More and more Naga warriors joined the fray, and were killed.
Looking at the chaotic Xuanwu fleet, the gazes of Doflamingo and others frequently flickered towards Sengoku.
The World Government had not summoned them here to simply watch.
Perhaps it was a demonstration of the World Government's power, a form of deterrence towards them.
However, more likely, it was for them to make a move.
After all, there were still many strong individuals within the Xuanwu Navy.
Yet, the power Sengoku was currently displaying had them merely watching.
Doflamingo’s lips curved into a smirk, his eyes filled with amusement.
Very well, let’s see what methods the World Government has.
"The Sea Kings have departed."
Just as Sengoku issued his command, to everyone’s surprise, the Sea Kings that were attacking the Xuanwu Navy, with the sound of low roars, ceased their attacks on the Xuanwu Navy and sank into the deep sea.
Simultaneously, the Sea Kings that had submerged their bodies no longer appeared sluggish or furious in their eyes.
Among these Sea Kings, there was a smaller figure; it was Nami.
"Wise ones of the deep sea, war will only lead us astray."
"Lay down your hatred and return to the depths of the ocean."
…
Nami, holding her staff, radiated a holy aura as she chanted before the dozens of massive Sea Kings.
Under Nami's influence, the Sea Kings’ auras calmed considerably, even becoming clearer.
However, the Sea Kings’ anger towards the Naga tribe had not dissipated.
The Naga tribe's methods of controlling them were incredibly cruel, gradually devouring their consciousness and turning them into mindless war machines.
"We cannot let them have it easy."
"The Naga tribe has become the dark blade, and they serve that man."
"This is unforgivable."
A massive Sea King, resembling a catfish but with scales, looked at the still-fighting Naga warriors with great anger.
"We must teach them a lesson!"
"Yes, unforgivable!"
…
More and more Sea Kings expressed their agreement, none willing to forgive the Naga tribe for what they had done.
"Beautiful Fish-Man sorceress, you are the guiding light of the sea."
"Until our king awakens, you are the proxy of the divine."
"We will obey your command and return to the depths of the ocean."
"However, the Naga tribe has betrayed the Sea Tribe, and this is unforgivable."
A massive Sea King, resembling a seahorse, showed respect to Nami.
At the same time, it regarded Nami as a divine representative of their 'king', the Sea God Poseidon.
"I am not your deity."
"I am merely a witch."
"If possible, I too wish to protect the tranquility of the sea."
"However, the existence of the Naga tribe needs to be dealt with separately."
Nami didn't know why she said that, but her feelings guided her this way.
And Nami felt that this was not a bad thing.
"Alright!"
"We obey the divine will."
The seahorse-like Sea King seemed to hold great authority, and after it spoke, the other Sea Kings began to depart one after another.
However, as they turned to leave, their movements created currents.
The currents, like fine threads, pierced through the main currents, forcefully repelling the ascending Naga warriors and sending them flying further away.
On the warship.
Benedict, Bai Qi, Saitama, and others who had awakened the Kenbunshoku Haki’s ability to “listen to all things” heard the noisy conversations from the seabed clearly.
The Sea Kings’ voices were very loud.
Ordinary people could not hear them, but Benedict and the others, who had awakened the ability to listen to all things, could hear them very clearly.
"If Nami can control these Sea Kings and have them fight for us, this battle would be won much more easily," Bai Qi commented after a moment of silence.
"There must be many Sea Kings in the deep ocean, right?" Saitama said, rubbing his bald head somewhat blankly, "I wonder how many punches they could withstand from me?"
Benedict chuckled at Saitama's words and said, "I'm afraid you won't be able to come back if you go down there."
"Sea Kings, as sea creatures with a long history, have very large populations."
"Furthermore, some Sea Kings possess innate abilities, and most have developed considerable wisdom over long periods; they are not just beasts that charge headlong."
"If it weren't for their aversion to combat and the things they need to protect, with their immense divine bodies and dangerous nature, there would be far fewer pirates on the sea."
Bai Qi strongly agreed with Benedict's words.
The damage these Sea Kings inflicted on pirate ships was significant.
A mere sudden collision could cause many pirate ships to fall apart.
This would then cause pirates to drown in the sea.
"Report to Fleet Admiral, we have an enemy force of approximately ten thousand troops detected behind us."
A voice sounded, and the image on the large screen was adjusted accordingly.
"Flying units?"
Benedict looked at the modified humans flying up from nearly a hundred warships, a smile appearing on his face.
"They haven't learned their lesson at all," Saitama said, touching his nose with a sense of helplessness as he saw the appearance of the modified humans capable of flight. "These guys don't seem to be enough for Sakata Gintoki to slice through."
"No need for Sakata Gintoki to act," Bai Qi said calmly.
"It's time for our new forces, specially prepared for the World Government, to make an appearance."