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Chapter 237 - Celestial Dragons? Kill Them!
Backstage at the concert, a man in a sharp black suit, a government official, stood tall with guards flanking him. He addressed Roya, his voice full of authority.
"Saint Roswald is quite taken with Miss Uta. We're here to take her to the Holy Land after the show. Here's a billion Belly for her."
"A billion Belly for Uta? How... generous," Roya drawled. He reached into a nearby box of money, grabbed a Belly note, and with a snap of his fingers, set it ablaze with a spark of electricity. He lit his cigarette with the burning money.
A trail of smoke curled into the air.
"Hah!" Roya exhaled, his eyes cold as he stared at the arrogant government officials. A slow, dangerous smile spread across his face.
"Do you even know who you're talking to?"
The man in black felt a shiver of alarm. He'd heard whispers about Roya, but these were Celestial Dragons - Gods! Roya was merely a mortal. No mortal dared disobey a God.
"Clang!"
A flash of steel.
The official's hand, still gripping a pistol, clattered to the floor. Blood gushed from his wrist, and his eyes widened in terror. The pain forced him to his knees, clutching his bleeding stump with his left hand, howling in agony.
"Karo-dono!"
The guards behind him lunged forward, but another flash of the sword left them headless, a fountain of blood erupting from their necks as their heads tumbled to the ground.
Roya, sword dripping, approached the kneeling man, grabbed him by the hair, and yanked his head up.
The man's eyes were wide with terror as he struggled. "You dare defy the Celestial Dragons?!"
"Even if the Five Elders themselves came down here, they wouldn't take Uta without my say-so." Roya's voice was like ice as he raised his sword.
"No, don't kill m-"
"Splurt!"
The plea was cut short.
The man's mouth filled with blood, his tongue severed.
Roya, without killing him, dragged the man towards the stage. "Bege, clean this up."
"Right, Roya-san!" Bege was drenched in a cold sweat.
Black Hair just slaughtered the Celestial Dragon's men! This is insane! If we anger the Celestial Dragons, we're all doomed.
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On the stage, Uta was about to begin another song.
When the audience saw Roya dragging the bloody man, a murmur rippled through the crowd.
Roya pulled out a Den Den Mushi, his voice chilling. "Sorry for the interruption, folks. Some trash tried to sneak in and kidnap Uta. What do you think we should do about that?"
"Kidnap Uta?!"
The audience, initially frightened, exploded with fury. Uta was their goddess! How dare anyone try to take her?
"Kill him! Kill him! Kill him!" The furious shouts echoed across Island Number 33.
"It's Karo!" Saint Roswald and his daughter, Shalria, recognized the man in black. They were completely stunned.
What in the world is happening?!
"Splurt!"
Roya swung his sword, decapitating the man in one clean stroke. Crimson blood splattered the stage, and the head bounced off, rolling towards the Celestial Dragons' seats.
Roswald stared, transfixed, at his butler's severed head. A wave of rage surged through him. He leaped to his feet, drawing his pistol, ready to kill Roya on the stage.
Then, he met Roya's eyes.
"Thump!"
Roswald collapsed back into his seat, his body frozen with fear. In that brief moment of eye contact, he felt the chilling touch of death.
"Father?" His daughter's voice echoed in his ears.
Roswald turned, his gaze landing on his daughter. The fear slowly receded, replaced by a burning rage.
I am a God!
This Mortal Band not only killed my butler but dared to threaten me. Unforgivable!
I will have them all executed!
"Send an Admiral from Headquarters, now!"
"Yes, Saint Rosward!"
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Next door, at Marine Headquarters, chaos erupted.
"Saint Charloss is under attack!"
"Saint Rosward is requesting an Admiral!" Two urgent calls for backup flooded the communication lines.
Inside the office of Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the sound of a table being slammed echoed through the room. 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓾𝒷.𝒸ℴ𝓂
Sengoku was furious. He'd expected trouble, but never imagined a bounty hunter would dare to attack a Celestial Dragon.
Roronoa Zoro is the culprit!
Kizaru was occupied with a mission on Egghead and couldn't return quickly. The only Admirals available were Akainu and Aokiji.
Sengoku looked around, his head throbbing.
Saint Charloss is in danger, and Saint Rosward wants an Admiral, but we don't know why. Both situations need support, just in case.
"Both of you, go!"
"Understood." Akainu stood and left.
"Isn't Akainu enough?" Aokiji sighed, reluctantly following Akainu.
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Back at the concert, panic was spreading.
"The Celestial Dragon was attacked?!"
"The Admirals are coming!"
"Get out of here!"
The news of the attack reached Island Number 33, and pirates who came to see Uta perform were fleeing the concert venue in droves.
If we run into an Admiral, we're dead!
Ordinary concertgoers were also in a panic. No show was worth risking their lives.
Best to hide at home!
The performance was forced to stop.
"Zoro cut down a Celestial Dragon?" Roya was stunned. He didn't even know Zoro was on the island. Why didn't Lu Yun tell me?
Why would that kid cut down a Celestial Dragon?
The venue was in chaos. As the audience fled, someone seized the opportunity and jumped onto the stage.
A handsome figure radiating a faint, starry aura.
"Pirate Noble Son" Cavendish!
"Black Hair, let's settle this!"
"Huh?" Roya looked at Cavendish, instantly recognizing him.
Easy, the kid is even prettier than me. He has a built-in filter!
Cavendish grit his teeth, rage radiating off him. "If I beat you, I can reclaim everything I lost, and be the most popular guy again!"
"You want popularity?" Roya narrowed his eyes. "I know a way to make you the most dazzling superstar in the world. Want to hear it?"
"What way?" Cavendish was stunned, and then leaned forward, eager to listen.
Roya grinned. "See those two Celestial Dragons down there? Kill them, and you'll be a world-famous superstar!"
"Huh? Do you think I'm an idiot?!" Cavendish's hair stood on end.
Roya shrugged. "You don't think that would make you Famous in the World?"
"It would!" But I'd be dead!
Cavendish glared at Roya. Killing a Celestial Dragon would bring him global notoriety, but he'd be dead at the hands of an Admiral. I'm confident in my abilities, but I'm not arrogant enough to fight an Admiral.
"If you want to be Famous in the World, you have to be prepared to give everything."
A flash of lightning, and Roya was in front of Cavendish, finger pointed at his forehead, electricity crackling.
"Let me help you."
"Hypnotic Waves!"
Interfere with Cavendish's brainwaves. Modify them to the wavelength during sleep. Deceive the body into thinking its asleep, thereby achieving hypnosis.
Cavendish's eyes fluttered shut, and he collapsed to the ground, a bubble of snot forming on his nose.
But this peaceful pose lasted less than three seconds.
A sinister smile appeared on Cavendish's face, and then he vanished from the stage!
The audience seats were now empty. Only the Celestial Dragons remained. Saint Roswald refused to leave, waiting for the Admiral to arrive.
"Splurt!"
A shadow flickered. Saint Roswald's eyes rolled back, a bloody gash opening on his chest, and blood gushed out!
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