Chapter 116: A Killer Move From Five Elders, An Unexpected Turn Of Events

"Carlos, as long as you give up resistance, I guarantee your safety. Not only that, but you can also have everything you desire, including power, wealth, and status!"

Figarland Garling's persuasion did not change Carlos's mind.

A black magatama quietly appeared in his eyes, spinning rapidly, transforming into a blood-red six-pointed star with pinwheel-shaped black pupils.

The two Five Elders and the Knights of God in front of him looked stern, adopting alert postures.

"I see. Is this your answer?"

"Absolutely. A man who possesses Conqueror's Haki is not easily convinced. There's no other choice; we'll have to use force to suppress you."

"What a shame, Carlos. It seems you made the wrong decision."

In the square, the two sides faced each other from a distance, their fighting spirit palpable.

The momentum emanating from them was visible to the naked eye, constantly colliding fiercely in the air.

A terrible crackling noise filled the atmosphere, and the ground began to shake slightly.

The surrounding agents and guards trembled, swallowing hard and clutching their weapons tightly.

"There's obviously no actual confrontation, yet just the clash of their momentum is so terrifying."

"These two are incredibly strong. Just watching from a distance, you can feel the immense pressure."

"No wonder they have the confidence to openly defy the World Government. It seems a fierce battle is about to erupt..."

The atmosphere grew increasingly solemn, and a battle seemed imminent.

Suddenly, a burst of noisy shouting erupted from the periphery of the square, mixed with the faint sounds of fighting.

Saint Saturn frowned, turned to look at the CP agents nearby, and shouted:

"What happened?!"

"Report! A surprising number of Marine soldiers are heading to the square. They've already clashed with those blocking their path and are almost unable to be stopped!"

"What! How is this possible?!"

Saturn was shocked and immediately glanced at the two people beside him.

This operation was solely to regain control of Marine, with no intention of dealing with anyone else.

After all, Marine is an organization under the World Government, which they will rely on to fight pirates in the future.

Whether through negotiation or force, they only needed to deal with Carlos alone.

While everyone was a bit surprised by Hawkeye's presence, they didn't think much of it.

In their opinion, five thousand escorts, fifty CP agents, five Knights of God, and the two Five Elders were enough to suppress any dissent!

To avoid accidents, he had ordered his subordinates to block various traffic arteries a few days ago.

He never expected this group of Marines to be so bold as to openly attack the World Government's forces!

Nusjuro asked sharply:

"Who is bold enough to organize a riot?"

The CP0 quickly replied:

"It's a woman named Ain, currently serving as the Marine General Staff Officer."

"She gathered a large number of Marine soldiers under the pretext that Marine was attacked by an unknown enemy due to the previous incident across the island!"

Saturn turned and glared at him.

"Carlos, if I guess correctly, she is one of your confidants, right?"

"For her to act on your behalf, it seems your relationship is quite extraordinary."

"After we deal with your situation, this woman won't escape her fate. Why don't you guess what I plan to do with her? Will she be thrown into an underground auction or sold to the Celestial Dragons as a slave?"

The commander of the Knights of God interjected:

"It doesn't matter who she is anymore. We need to focus on the current situation!"

The two Five Elders were shocked and quickly realized their predicament.

According to intelligence, nearly 200,000 Marines were stationed at Marineford at this time.

Although reason told them that these soldiers wouldn't truly have the courage to confront them, the worst-case scenario loomed large. If they allowed them to rush here, this seemingly assured situation could quickly spiral out of control!

"We're in trouble now..."

"How long has this guy been Marine Marshal? How does he command such respect?!"

"Regardless, we must eliminate Carlos immediately! Once he's gone, those sailors will be leaderless and not a significant concern!"

A flash of murderous intent sparked in Saint Saturn's eyes, and his body began to transform rapidly.

In an instant, he morphed into a monster with two horns and a slender tail like a whip, resembling a devil.

The next moment, a whistling sound echoed through the air.

His sharp tail shot forward like an arrow, aiming straight at Carlos!

At that critical moment, a heroic roar suddenly rang out from above everyone's heads.

"Fist Bone Impact!"

A massive punch, infused with incredible power, descended from the sky like a meteorite.

Boom!

A deafening explosion reverberated.

Debris flew, dirt scattered, and the ground trembled.

The fist wind swept through the entire square like a hurricane.

Countless cracks spread like spider webs from the point of impact.

As the billowing smoke slowly cleared, Garp's voice broke through.

"Carlos, you were right. These old guys really intend to harm you."

"Garp, the opponent is formidable. Are you sure you're okay?"

Garp chuckled and flexed his thick biceps.

"Thanks to this little girl, Ain. I didn't expect her arrival and retreat fruit to be so miraculous."

"Don't worry; I've recovered from all the injuries I sustained in the past few days, and my condition is back to what it was a few years ago. While I'm not at my peak, I'm still more than capable of handling this. It seems Devil Fruits aren't all disadvantages; they have their merits."

"That's natural."

As Garp and Carlos chatted, the Five Elders were shocked and furious, unable to believe their eyes.

"Garp?!"

"What's going on? Why is he here?!"

Five days ago, the clash between Carlos and Garp was earth-shattering.

Not only had Marineford been reduced to ruins, but even the holy land of Mariejois had felt the vibrations.

Upon receiving information from their subordinates, the Five Elders were both surprised and pleased.

Although they were unclear on why the two sides had begun fighting, they viewed it as a fortunate turn of events.

But judging from the current situation, they had actually joined forces!

Under their maneuvering, Carlos had successfully replaced Sengoku as the new Marine Marshal.

During Sengoku's tenure, he had committed no mistakes and had made countless contributions.

It was impossible to believe he would be dismissed without reason.

How could Garp, who had been Sengoku's comrade for years, choose to assist Carlos?

The sounds of fighting grew closer, and the endless Marines were now visible, ready to break through the defense line.

The expressions of the two Five Elders turned as dark as storm clouds.

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