Chapter 424: Fighting Four at Once
Must be said—mind-reading was indeed a very useful ability.
After Brett asked this question, Sengoku's mind involuntarily began recalling certain intelligence about this matter.
Then naturally—this intelligence was immediately read by Brett.
Though in this split second Sengoku couldn't possibly recall everything from start to finish, certain crucial intelligence had definitely leaked.
For instance, Brett heard him thinking:
"Have Gion's group's operations been exposed?"
Brett knew the name Gion. After all, she was one of Marine Headquarters' notable figures—called an Admiral candidate.
Now Brett finally understood why—when seeing that surveillance photo of the female Fish-Man—he'd felt something off.
Because that person originally wasn't supposed to be a Fish-Man.
Thinking carefully—removing the Fish-Man features, didn't she look exactly like Vice Admiral Momousagi?
Brett immediately grasped the entire cause and effect. Back when he'd been trapped at the Punk Hazard Navy research base, hadn't Vegapunk been researching the Fish-Man serum as a cover?
Probably Vice Admiral Momousagi's current condition was that Vegapunk guy's latest research result.
Transforming humans into Fish-Men sounded astonishing. But if it was Vegapunk—nothing impossible anymore.
That man had always been omnipotent in Brett's mind.
This was truly troublesome. People who shouldn't be Fish-Men had become Fish-Men—even beginning to stir in the deep sea.
If these artificial Fish-Men's scale continued expanding, Fish-Man Island's advantages would completely vanish.
Even defeating this advance force—the Government's available manpower and resources far exceeded what Fish-Man Island could match.
Truly vexing.
Brett had already discerned cause and effect. But Sengoku still tried concealing it.
He showed no expression regarding Brett's question. Just snorted coldly. "Who cares what you think?"
"I know! Brett!"
However, at this moment, Ace shouted hoarsely. "Those guys captured us! They're working with the Navy! Fish-Man Island has traitors—be very careful!"
Ah.
So captured by Momousagi's group? That made sense.
Probably caught before reaching the surface—arrested by the Navy group transformed into Fish-Men.
"I see."
Brett also nodded nonchalantly. "So, Fleet Admiral Sengoku—anything to say?"
Marine Headquarters' Fleet Admiral just said coldly. "Looks like your rule over Fish-Man Island is quite unpopular, Brett. Now even your compatriots are standing against you."
"Is that so?"
Brett chuckled lightly. "That's truly troublesome then."
"Hey, hey—still laughing now? Fish-Man Brett!"
Beside Sengoku, the punk-like man stepped forward. Curling his lip, looking at Brett casually. "You're facing the Fleet Admiral plus three Admirals right now. Just surrender already, would you?!"
"Really—what era is this, still thinking about opposing the Government? That's so outdated!"
"Just honestly surrender to the Government. Accept Celestial Dragon rule. Fish-Man Island might even survive!"
Hearing this guy talk, Sengoku's mouth twitched involuntarily.
Though the logic was sound—why did it sound like bootlicking when he said it?
Brett looked at this man, also couldn't help laughing. "I remember your name is Aramaki, right? Marine Headquarters' new Admiral. Code name: Ryokugyu."
"You're quite an interesting guy."
Brett said this sincerely. After all, he could hear this man's thoughts.
How to put it? A guy with very different inner depths from his casual exterior.
"Hahaha! Even if you praise me, I won't hold back later!"
Admiral Ryokugyu shook his head proudly, looking pleased with himself.
"Really—though you received praise, please don't get carried away, Aramaki-san."
The blind Admiral Fujitora chuckled.
"Enough! That's enough talk!"
Sengoku took a deep breath. His body instantly expanded. Before Brett, he transformed into a massive golden Buddha. Brilliant golden light struck his face—bright enough to make even Brett squint.
"Brett—prepare to surrender!"
"Oh?"
Brett circled in the sky. His fierce mouth curved into a brilliant smile.
"Then come at me together!!"
Ryokugyu's gaunt body began expanding. He transformed into a rather massive tree-man. A canopy sprouted from his head. "Against this guy—no need to talk about fairness, right?! Use whatever moves you've got!"
Undoubtedly, this bastard had no bottom line even among Admirals.
But Brett smiled happily.
Kizaru transformed into light, flying skyward. Fujitora also drew the staff-sword in his hand. With a casual wave, rings of purple halos flew skyward—vanishing deep into the heavens.
"What incredible Observation Haki."
Brett looked up, sighing with great admiration.
The sky gradually brightened.
A massive meteor suddenly descended from above.
"Hey! What's that?! A real meteor?!!"
Skull was dumbfounded.
Was this the Admirals' power? Actually pulling down a meteor from the sky!
"Then—let's have some fun."
Brett exhaled flames. Brilliant golden flames instantly enveloped his body. An incomparably massive flame dragon spanned across the sky.
"So hot!!"
Ryokugyu—transformed into a plant-man—immediately wailed. "Feel like I'm being ignited! What's with this absurd temperature?!!"
"Then—here I come!"
Brett laughed heartily. The massive flame dragon charged straight toward the Admirals.
The meteor continued falling toward him. But Brett completely ignored it. Because the instant the meteor touched the flame dragon's body, it melted—then evaporated.
"What formidable power!"
Even Fujitora couldn't help exclaiming. "What a powerful man!"
"Though I've always thought so—now doesn't seem like the time for admiration~"
Kizaru's entire body radiated bright light. The surrounding sky also began glowing. Light gathered toward this area.
"Let's go together!!"
Sengoku's fists had turned pitch black. Equally black lightning coiled around them.
He thrust his right palm forward. Invisible waves roared instantly!
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