Operation Demon Slaughter
This is the codename the World Government has assigned to the plan to annihilate Bai Ye. As the name suggests, the moment Kong Kong issued orders through the golden Den Den Mushi, this operation went into full effect. It would be akin to the "Buster Call" issued by the Marines that strikes fear into the hearts of many.
Once the operation begins, all warships will simultaneously launch indiscriminate, destructive attacks on the targeted area. Innocent bystanders, civilians, or even hostages held by pirates are of no consequence. The operation's objective is absolute destruction, ensuring the complete elimination of all threats to the World Government's authority, leaving nothing but ruins.
At this moment, as "Operation Demon Slaughter" officially commenced, from Bai Ye's perspective, the sea ahead was revealing its true nature. Warships belonging to the World Government emerged one by one, fully displaying their strategic intent.
The encirclement was clear. Warships had formed a blockade, flanking from the front, left, and right, cutting off any means of escape. There were hundreds of warships dispatched, a fleet so vast that it seemed as though the World Government was preparing for a full-scale war against all Four Emperors simultaneously.
But this was no war against pirate fleets. This enormous operation was launched against just one man.
The tense atmosphere gripped the seas like a vice.
"It's... it's over!"
"We're doomed! We're all going to die here!"
Caught in the middle, a trembling pirate ship sat like a speck between two massive forces. The pirates onboard, witnessing the terrifying display of military might, were utterly paralyzed by fear. They clung to the faint hope that Bai Ye would turn and retreat, leaving them a path to escape.
As the weakest players in this unfolding confrontation, the pirates dared not provoke either side. Their survival depended on Bai Ye's willingness to flee.
However, Bai Ye's next move crushed their hopes completely.
Far from retreating, Bai Ye did the unthinkable. He decided to face the terrifying might of the World Government's forces—alone.
"A sinner like me...?"
Standing tall upon his small vessel, Bai Ye's expression showed no trace of fear. His gaze locked onto the lead warship, where the figure of Kong Kong, exuding a commanding and powerful aura, stood prominently.
Disdain flickered in Bai Ye's eyes.
"Pirates freely burn, kill, and plunder. Marines abuse their authority, accepting bribes and capturing civilians to trade as slaves for personal gain," Bai Ye began, his voice calm yet resonating across the sea.
"And yet, what defines a sinner? What does it say about the World Government that turns a blind eye to all this corruption?"
His words echoed, amplified by the Reiatsu emanating from his very being, reaching even the distant shores of the Sabaody Archipelago.
"At the end of the day, whether it's the Marines or the World Government hiding behind them, you're nothing but hypocritical trash."
Bai Ye's words cut through the silence, sharp and unwavering.
"Now—"
"You!!!"
Kong Kong's face darkened, rage flickering in his eyes.
Just as Bai Ye finished speaking, a furious shout erupted from one of the nearby warships. A massive figure stepped forward, a member of the infamous Titan race. The giant's muscles rippled with power as he raised a colossal blade, his eyes ablaze with loyalty to the World Government.
"You insolent bastard… how dare you slander the World Government!" roared the Titan, his voice booming like thunder.
In a display of overwhelming strength, the Titan swung his blade, unleashing a devastating attack.
"Elbaf's Spear…"
"WEIGUO!"
The attack tore through the air, sending a massive wave of destructive energy hurtling toward Bai Ye. The sea itself seemed to split in its wake.
"He's dead... dead!" cried one of the trembling pirates, unable to look away.
But as the attack reached Bai Ye, something impossible happened.
Bai Ye raised a single hand. With effortless grace, he caught the devastating slash mid-air. The force that could split mountains and seas was held still, as if it were nothing more than a gentle breeze.
Then, with a slight squeeze of his fingers, Bai Ye shattered the attack entirely.
The Titan's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Impossible…!"
The giant stumbled back, his confidence shattered. His towering figure, once a symbol of strength, seemed to shrink under Bai Ye's unwavering gaze.
Suddenly, the world around the Titan shifted. The bright daylight dimmed, replaced by an overwhelming darkness. It was not the sky but the sheer weight of Bai Ye's Reiatsu bearing down on him. The Titan's legs buckled, and he collapsed to the ground, trembling uncontrollably.
"What… what is happening?!" the Titan stammered, his voice filled with panic.
Bai Ye didn't even spare him a glance.
Turning his attention back to the World Government fleet, Bai Ye continued speaking, his voice cold and resolute.
"You've come here to kill me. But if you've prepared to take my life, you should be ready to lose yours as well."
As he finished, Bai Ye unleashed his full Reiatsu. The oppressive force surged outward, engulfing the entire battlefield. The sea churned violently, and the air itself seemed to tremble under the weight of his power.
Compared to the brief pressure felt earlier, this was an entirely different level. It was as if the very atmosphere had transformed into a crushing force, suffocating all who stood against him.
The sheer magnitude of Bai Ye's Reiatsu was more than overwhelming; it was a declaration of dominance. Those unable to withstand its intensity fell to their knees, rendered immobile by the sheer weight of his presence.
At that moment, Bai Ye stood alone, a solitary figure against an army. Yet, it was clear to all who witnessed the scene that he was no ordinary man. He was a force of nature, a storm that could not be stopped.
And as the World Government's forces prepared to face him, they realized one chilling truth:
This was no ordinary battle. This was a reckoning.