Chapter 133

And Kairos Flint's words?

They instantly set the entire sea ablaze.

Arrogant.

The most arrogant man in the world.

That was the only thought flashing through everyone's mind.

Why?

Because what Kairos had just said was absolutely outrageous.

He'd issued a direct threat to the World Government and the Five Elders—the five most powerful figures in the world.

Wasn't he afraid of retaliation from the World Government?

But... on second thought...

People remembered: this was the Godslayer—the man who had killed multiple Celestial Dragons.

If he were afraid, would he have dared do that in the first place?

No.

Kairos Flint didn't fear the wrath of the World Government.

In fact, it seemed like he wanted them to be enraged.

Again and again, he provoked them.

Each attack, more brazen than the last.

And now, speaking directly in front of the live broadcast transponder snail to the entire world, he had issued a threat to the Five Elders themselves.

His arrogance knew no bounds.

However, while ordinary people watched with shock and disbelief, the reactions among the World Government's affiliated nations—especially their kings and noble elites—were very different.

They were terrified.

Because the World Government had explicitly asked them to support this live broadcast.

The plan was simple: showcase their might, strike fear, and bring down the Godslayer who had slain Celestial Dragons.

Of course they had tuned in.

From beginning to end, they watched everything unfold.

But somewhere during the battle, their communication with the World Government had been completely severed.

The only remaining signal was from Morgans, who was broadcasting through his personal transponder snail.

Still, that was enough.

They saw everything.

And now, all of them wore expressions that said only one thing:

WTF?!

What the hell was this?!

They had no grudge against Kairos Flint.

Why should they suffer because of the conflict between him and the World Government?

It was like a disaster had fallen from the sky while they sat at home, minding their own business.

Unbelievable!

They all had just one thought in their hearts: Damn it!

Right now, no one was doubting Kairos's threat.

They saw the fight. They saw the devastation.

If that man came after their nations, he could wipe them out with ease.

Yes, some kingdoms did possess strong military powers.

But if Garp—Garp, the naval hero—had struggled and even seemed to fall into a disadvantage during that battle...

What hope did they have?

No matter how powerful their top fighters were, there was no way they could match someone like Garp.

"Heavens! The World Government provoked such a terrifying enemy and now wants to drag us down with them? Is this how they operate?!"

"The World Government must give us an explanation—or we will pull out of the alliance!"

"No matter what, they must deal with this crisis, or we will be the ones paying the price!"

From all corners of the world, kings and nobles were in a frenzy.

Their panic grew.

They cursed the World Government in their hearts for dragging them into this disaster.

Phones rang endlessly, with calls flooding into Mariejois—some demanding answers, others making veiled threats.

Everyone was trying to protect their own positions.

And none of them doubted that Kairos Flint could follow through on his promise.

He had already killed World Nobles—Celestial Dragons.

He had crushed two Buster Calls.

He'd destroyed key naval institutions tied to the World Government—not once, but twice.

Navy G-1 Branch. Navy G-2 Branch.

Both had been wiped clean under his assault.

So when Kairos said he'd destroy all World Government-affiliated nations if his demands weren't met?

It was a threat with a 99.99% chance of becoming reality.

But which nation would he target first?

That remained a mystery.

Judging by where he currently operated—in the New World—the likely targets were the affiliated nations in that region.

Those outside the New World could breathe a little easier... for now.

But if the World Government didn't resolve the matter quickly?

Then once Kairos finished with the New World nations, he'd undoubtedly move on to the others—perhaps even Paradise, in the first half of the Grand Line.

The disaster would come for everyone eventually.

And so, the affiliated countries prayed that the World Government would act swiftly.

What they didn't know was...

The World Government was already seething.

Holy Land Mariejois.

Inside Pangaea Castle.

CRASH!!

A teacup shattered against the floor.

One of the Five Elders had flung it in fury.

Their faces were livid.

And it wasn't just him. Every single one of them was enraged by Kairos Flint's declaration.

Their operation to capture him had failed.

The navy's reputation had suffered a massive blow.

But as far as they were concerned, that was tolerable.

After all, it was the navy's failure, not a direct insult to the World Government.

Until now.

Because now, Kairos wasn't just challenging the navy.

He had insulted them—the Five Elders—the very rulers of the world.

Worse still, he had done it in front of a live global audience.

And with that, he had shattered the delicate balance of power they had spent decades maintaining.

"This insolent bastard! Daring to threaten the World Government live for all to see?! He's asking for death!"

Saint Shepherd Ju Peter spat with fury. The other Elders nodded grimly.

This wasn't just defiance—it was a challenge to their absolute authority.

An act of war.

For a long while, their rage boiled.

But finally, they calmed.

"Garp couldn't defeat him," said Topman Warcury. "And even though we have strong forces, his women aren't weak either. Taking him down won't be easy. Do we need to send in the Knights of God?"

"That's not the main issue," responded Saint Jaygarcia Saturn.

"His statements will cause panic among the affiliated nations. If we do nothing, and countries start leaving the alliance... our control over the world collapses."

"Three days," added Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro quietly. "He gave us three days."

"Even if we send in the Knights of God, and they fail… this man will definitely retaliate."

"You mean we're supposed to just give in to this bastard's demands?!" Saint Marcus Mars clenched his fists around the hilt of his sword—the original Shodai Kitetsu.

As his words echoed in the chamber, the room fell into silence.

Because everyone knew what Kairos's demands were.

And accepting them?

Would mean the World Government would lose face on a catastrophic scale.