Lin Xuan had arrived!
He appeared at the most critical moment for Amazon Lily.
And the moment he appeared, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki manifested as well, immediately taking action.
"Byakugan·Pressure!"
A vast, overwhelming force swept out, directly colliding with the hundreds of shells about to fall upon Amazon Lily.
Boom... Rumble...
Terrifying explosions instantly erupted!
The storm of blasts stirred waves of scorching wind that swept across the entire island.
This scene made countless anxious hearts on Amazon Lily finally ease slightly.
"We're saved!"
"Thank goodness!"
"Woo... we survived!"
Countless people on Amazon Lily wept with joy.
Even the seemingly tough Kuja warriors felt incredibly excited.
In their moment of elation, Lin Xuan and Kaguya Ōtsutsuki descended from the sky, instantly capturing everyone's attention.
"Protect the Empress!"
Several warriors snapped to action first, shouting to alert their comrades.
Immediately, everyone was jolted back to reality, raising their weapons warily towards Lin Xuan and Kaguya.
Clearly, even though Lin Xuan had just saved Amazon Lily, it didn't mean its inhabitants instantly trusted him and his companion, especially those who hadn't been to Sabaody Archipelago.
Seeing this, Empress Boa Hancock frowned and sternly shouted, "Stand down! This is President Lin of the Shinobi Alliance, and he is our savior! You are being terribly rude!"
Hearing the Empress's words, the Kuja warriors relaxed slightly, their expressions shifting to curiosity as they studied Lin Xuan, especially him.
After all, he was the first man to set foot on Amazon Lily in so many years, and reportedly, the man their revered Empress had fallen for!
After reprimanding her people, Boa Hancock excitedly rushed to Lin Xuan's side, nearly pressing her entire body against his.
Her face flushed slightly as she said, "Lin Xuan, I knew you would save us! It's so wonderful to see you!" Lin Xuan seemed momentarily taken aback by her fervent display.
Granny Nyon, watching from the side, couldn't take it anymore and stepped forward to pull Boa Hancock away.
She shot a glance at Lin Xuan before saying gravely to the Empress, "Boa Hancock, you're celebrating too early. The Navy still surrounds us. We've only avoided their first salvo. If they continue their attack, we are still in danger!"
The Empress, displeased, retorted, "Granny Nyon, with Lin Xuan here, a mere ten Navy warships pose no threat to us at all!"
"You..."
Granny Nyon wanted to argue further, but recalling the numerous reports about Lin Xuan's exploits, she found herself at a loss for words.
Finally, she could only snort coldly and say, "Caution preserves longevity. Overconfidence often leads to disaster!"
Her words held a double meaning, referring both to the current Navy threat and the Empress's relationship with Lin Xuan.
Unfortunately, the Empress paid her no mind.
Instead, Lin Xuan suddenly smiled and said, "Those Navy fellows are indeed a buzzkill. How about I go deal with them?"
Hearing this, the Empress quickly asked, "Do you need our help?"
In truth, she doubted he needed any assistance; her question was more an excuse to spend a little more time with him.
"No need, I'll be right back."
With that, he activated his golden Susano'o, soaring into the air. Under everyone's gaze, he transformed into a several-hundred-meter-tall golden giant, hovering majestically in the sky above Amazon Lily!
Instantly, both the inhabitants of Amazon Lily and the Marines aboard the ten surrounding warships were struck with awe.
Even those who had witnessed this ability before were once again startled by the colossal golden figure.
Admiral Kizaru and the others aboard the ships felt their tension skyrocket.
He's here!
He really came!
Although Lin Xuan appeared alone this time, how could they forget the previous occasions where he had summoned over a hundred powerful souls right before their eyes?
This man, seemingly solitary, could conjure a powerful army wherever he went!
The moment they saw Lin Xuan, Kizaru and the others knew their mission had just escalated to a hellish difficulty.
Perhaps now, completing the task was secondary; surviving and escaping became the primary concern!
Under the tense watch of all, Lin Xuan in the sky spoke, his voice like thunder reverberating in all directions.
"Get lost, Kizaru!"
Lin Xuan's voice boomed. "I'm not in the mood for a massacre today. So, turn your ships around and leave now with all your men. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
His words shocked everyone.
No one expected Lin Xuan to say something like that!
"He actually told the Navy to get lost?!" Granny Nyon on the island stared dumbfounded at the sky.
Empress Boa Hancock looked on with utter admiration, her eyes practically sparkling. "The man I love is just so domineering!" she exclaimed excitedly.
Hearing this, Granny Nyon jolted back to reality, shaking her head repeatedly. "How naive! That's a powerful fleet led by Navy Admiral Kizaru himself, with five Vice Admirals! Does he truly think a single sentence will make them retreat?"
But just as her words faded, a Kuja lookout stationed high up suddenly shouted: "They're leaving! The Navy is really leaving!"
Granny Nyon was utterly stunned.
She had been proven wrong, just like that?
The Navy was actually scared off by a single sentence from Lin Xuan?!
In truth, the Marines had initially felt furious upon hearing Lin Xuan's words.
While they knew his strength was immense, they still had their pride, and couldn't tolerate such open humiliation.
But just as they contemplated charging into a hopeless battle regardless of the cost, Kizaru issued the command: "Retreat!"
"Admiral Kizaru?!" Vice Admirals like Momousagi stared at him in shock.
Kizaru's expression was stern. "That's an order. If there are any repercussions, I will bear the responsibility."
Everyone fell silent.
They understood. Kizaru didn't want his subordinates charging to their deaths in a futile fight.
And as they reluctantly began their retreat, Lin Xuan's voice rang out once more from the sky!
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