Chapter 315: Where is Imu?
New World · Deserted Island
The night wind howled. Dark clouds obscured the moon, and the starlight was dim.
Roy and St. Garling confronted each other across the void, as if only the two of them remained in heaven and earth.
The air solidified, making even breathing feel suffocatingly heavy.
Roy's gaze was sharp, yet a mocking arc hung at the corner of his mouth: "Imu? Heh... what exactly is that?"
"IMPUDENCE!!!"
St. Garling's eyes shrank violently. Conqueror's Haki erupted with a boom, like a volcanic eruption, instantly pressing down on the entire deserted island like hell itself!
His longsword was unsheathed. The pitch-black blade was wreathed in Haki, its cold light reflecting against the night sky!
"You dare to blaspheme Lord Imu!!!"
Roy snorted coldly. The ground beneath his feet cracked inch by inch, and his Conqueror's Haki surged out just as madly!
The two towering streams of Haki clashed fiercely in mid-air, like explosive thunder, making heaven and earth tremble!
"Hey, hey, hey—you smelly old geezer."
Roy sneered, his gaze chilling. "I don't even know who this Imu you're talking about is, and you expect me to just leave with you based on a single word?"
St. Garling's killing intent surged even higher, his blade poised to strike!
Just as the two were about to break out into a full-blown fight—
"VROOM—!!"
The pentagram array suddenly vibrated, the light within the star patterns flowing. An ethereal, distant voice transmitted directly into Roy's mind:
"I know that you know me...
Stop pretending. Come here. I do not plan to touch you yet."
The voice was incredibly calm, yet it seemed to transcend life, death, and time. Its cold, oppressive weight brought the winds on the deserted island to a dead halt.
Roy's pupils shrank abruptly. A flash of gravity crossed his brow, his aura easing slightly as he slowly exhaled a breath.
Seeing this, St. Garling snorted coldly. He retracted his sword stance but not his killing intent, his eyes remaining as cold and sharp as blades.
Roy then let out a scoff, his face once again revealing his unruly nature: "I'll go."
He raised his hand, spatial ripples rippling at his fingertips. "But I won't be taking this 'door' of yours."
As his voice fell, space twisted abruptly.
Roy's figure instantly blurred, vanishing without a trace the very next moment!
The deserted island fell deathly silent. St. Garling's expression was gloomy. He slowly sheathed his blade, his voice low: "A teleportation ability, huh..."
He looked up, gazing deep into the pentagram, his voice lowered as if reporting to an invisible presence:
"Lord Imu... he has agreed."
...
Marineford · Fleet Admiral's Office
The silence was broken by the heavy, urgent ka-cha-ka-cha ring of a special Den Den Mushi.
Sengoku frowned, immediately reaching out to answer it.
The Den Den Mushi's eyes changed instantly, broadcasting Roy's deep, serious voice:
"Fleet Admiral, have Senior Brother Kuzan and the others return immediately. Consolidate the entire Marine forces."
As soon as he finished speaking, the air instantly solidified.
Zephyr, Garp, and Tsuru raised their heads simultaneously, their gazes sharp as blades as they stared at Sengoku.
"Roy, what happened?!" Sengoku questioned in a deep voice.
The voice from the Den Den Mushi was cool but carried a hint of suppression: "I caught the attention of a certain big shot up top... I have to make a trip to the Holy Land."
"WHAT?!"
Zephyr and Garp stood up violently at the same time, their fists slamming down heavily!
"BOOM!!!"
The entire office desk was instantly pulverized into dust, wood splinters flying everywhere!
"Roy! You are not allowed to go!!!" Zephyr roared, his veins popping.
Garp's aura spiraled completely out of control. Conqueror's Haki exploded like a tsunami. With a CRACK, all the glass windows in the office shattered, the fierce wind whipping up papers to dance in the air!
"Those bastards dare to touch Roy?!! I'll flatten Mary Geoise right now!!!"
"Calm down, both of you!!!"
Tsuru grabbed onto both of them tightly, her voice as steady as iron. "Since Roy called back to notify us, it means he knows what he's doing."
"He wouldn't take a risk without being confident!"
From the Den Den Mushi, Roy's voice sounded again, carrying a hint of a smile: "Relax, with my abilities, they can't lock me down."
Sengoku took a deep breath. His gaze was as cold as a freezing star as he nodded at Tsuru.
Tsuru immediately turned around. With rapid footsteps and an aura of solemnity, she walked out of the office to issue the emergency consolidation order to the entire Marine force.
Sengoku spoke into the Den Den Mushi, his voice deep and resolute: "Roy, put your own safety above all else!"
"Remember, the Marines—will always have your back!!!"
Roy's hearty, light chuckle came from the Den Den Mushi: "Rest assured!"
Click—
The communication cut off, and the room plunged into a momentary dead silence.
Garp's knuckles cracked, his eyes bloodshot and full of killing intent: "Sengoku! If anything happens to Roy... I will slaughter Mary Geoise today!!!"
Zephyr's fists were equally clenched, veins bulging, his voice as low as thunder: "Those bastards hiding in the shadows up high... do they really think the Marines are dogs they raise?!!"
Sengoku remained silent for a moment. He slowly took off his glasses, gently wiping the lenses with a cloth.
However, the gaze behind those lenses was colder and sharper than anyone else's. He spoke softly, yet every word was like iron:
"We wait for Roy's news first."
...
Hachinosu
On the ruined island, amidst the scorching sea breeze, the scent of the aftermath of "Hakai" still lingered among the shattered walls and ruins.
Kuzan and Kizaru received the special order simultaneously, their expressions turning instantly grave.
"Consolidate the entire army..." Kuzan muttered, his gaze turning complex for a moment.
"Scary~ Looks like something major has happened at Headquarters~"
The two exchanged a glance and hesitated no longer. They rapidly prepared the warships. Accompanied by the long blare of the ship horns, they led the remaining military forces and sped back toward Marineford.
...
Holy Land Mary Geoise · Chamber of Authority
Candlelight flickered above the long table. The Five Elders sat around it, the air so thick it felt like it could freeze.
St. Garling pushed open the doors and entered. Meeting the questioning gazes of the crowd, he stood solemnly before the table and spoke in a deep voice: "He said he would come himself."
"ABSURD!!!"
St. Nusjuro slammed his hand on the table and stood up, his eyes full of fiery rage: "Lord Imu personally summoned him, and he dares to delay?!
Does he really think a mere teleportation ability gives him the right to ignore the majesty of the Holy Land?!!"
On the other side, St. Saturn tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, his gaze gloomy and cold: "No... his ability might be even more dangerous than we estimated."
St. Warcury frowned deeply, muttering: "If he truly can come and go as he pleases in the Holy Land..."
Just as the Five Elders were arguing—
"VROOM—!"
The candlelight flickered violently. A dark silhouette emerged without any warning whatsoever.
"My, my, talking behind someone's back isn't very polite~"
The voice was flippant, carrying a hint of mockery, yet it slammed into everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer.
Roy's figure clearly manifested under the candlelight. His Justice cape fluttered without wind. With his hands stuffed in his pockets, he slowly stepped out from the shadows.
"WH—AT?!!"
St. Nusjuro's pupils shrank sharply, veins popping on his forehead.
"He didn't trigger any alarms?! Even the Royal Guards didn't notice a thing?!!"
St. Garling's expression truly changed for the first time. His hand was already resting on the hilt of his sword, horror flashing in his eyes: "From such a far distance... he arrived this quickly?!"
"Just to what extent has his ability been developed?!!"
St. Saturn's face completely darkened. Leaning on his cane, he slowly stood up: "Roy... you really gave us quite a big 'surprise'."
With his hands in his pockets, Roy strolled slowly toward the Five Elders, his smile icy cold: "Weren't you the ones looking for me?"
"Well, here I am~"
He stopped his footsteps. His aura suddenly turned chilling. His gaze swept over the five of them one by one, finally locking dead onto St. Saturn.
"So..."
"Where is Imu?"
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