Chapter 135

First,

The World Government publicly issued an apology for the false information spread by its subordinates, which had led to the bounty placed on the God-Killer, Kairos Flint.

Second,

The World Government officially revoked the bounty on the God-Killer Kairos Flint and awarded him 10 billion Beli in compensation.

Third,

The World Government restored Kairos Flint's status as a bounty hunter, and nullified all charges and actions previously taken against him during the time the bounty was active.

These three announcements alone caused shockwaves across the seas.

When the various factions read the headlines in the latest issue of the World Economic News, they couldn't help but give a thumbs-up and mutter, "Damn impressive."

Forcing the World Government to bow their heads...

And even publicly apologize?

This was unprecedented. A feat never before seen in history.

The result?

The fame and notoriety of the God-Killer Kairos Flint skyrocketed, while the credibility and dominance of the World Government plummeted.

Everyone now understood that the World Government only yielded because of Kairos Flint's threats.

They were afraid.

They folded.

A government that had ruled for centuries, now seen as cowards.

And when a global power shows weakness?

People talk.

People laugh.

People mock.

From that moment on, opposition forces, and even neutral parties, began spreading the word. "The World Government has lost its edge."

Again and again.

Ten people said it.

Then a hundred.

Then a thousand.

Before long, even those who once respected the World Government began to look down on it.

The Navy, meanwhile, was furious.

Damn it!

The World Government was a bunch of idiots!

At first, they insisted on going to war.

They sacrificed so many troops.

And in the end?

They just gave up, apologized, and handed over 10 billion Beli like it was nothing!

How could anyone not be angry?

They were ready to fight to the death—

And their superiors just surrendered?

Even if they didn't say it out loud, every naval officer had a deep burning rage inside.

Some of the higher-ups in the Navy even marched to protest directly to the World Government.

But they were immediately shut down by one cold command from the Five Elders:

"If you're so brave, go bring back that bastard Kairos Flint and execute him yourself!"

Just like that, the Navy went silent.

It was laughable.

Everyone knew how powerful Kairos Flint was now.

Even the legendary Garp couldn't beat him.

If they had any hope of defeating him, it would have to be Garp and Fleet Admiral Sengoku teaming up, just like they did when they defeated Golden Lion Shiki and imprisoned him in Impel Down.

And even that was assuming Kairos Flint didn't escape, and was willing to fight head-on.

That's a huge "if."

Meanwhile, on Kairos Flint's end...

After the battle at the Navy's G-2 Branch, the Red-Haired Pirates quickly found a nearby island and threw a celebration.

They had originally planned a ten-day banquet, but when they received word of the battle, they put the festivities on hold and rushed to support him.

To Shanks, Kairos Flint was strong—but not invincible.

More importantly, Uta was his daughter.

If anything happened to her, he would never forgive himself.

That's why he acted immediately.

But now, seeing how Kairos had handled everything on his own—

There was no need for Shanks and his crew to intervene.

Kairos had won, both the battle and the war of diplomacy.

Shanks chose to step aside—not because he didn't care, but because he realized Kairos couldn't be stopped.

And if Kairos were captured or killed, how would his daughter Uta survive the heartbreak?

On the other hand, if Garp were to die in that battle, it would throw the world into chaos.

Garp had become a symbol of peace and justice for many.

His death would unravel the fragile balance between pirates and the Navy.

To avoid this global instability, Shanks stopped the war before it spiraled out of control.

Three days had passed since the banquet resumed.

During this time, Kairos synthesized the new ability crystals he had obtained.

Among them were many epic-grade crystals, including seven epic physical enhancement crystals—just enough to push his physical body from Emperor level to True God level.

Of course, before absorbing them, he needed to send off the Red-Haired Pirates.

The banquet lasted only three days.

After that, the Red-Haired Pirates had to return to their territory in the New World.

They couldn't risk leaving it unguarded—another Emperor might seize the chance to invade.

As they prepared to leave, Shanks spoke seriously:

"Take good care of Uta."

His gaze, however, wasn't just on Kairos—it drifted to Kairos's other companions.

Particularly, the Pirate Empress, who had arrived just the day before, along with her crew.

Shanks couldn't help but sigh internally—Kairos's romantic fortune was out of this world.

The last time they met, Kairos had only two women around him—his daughter Uta, and one other.

Now?

One, two, three, four...

Including his daughter, seven women surrounded him.

That didn't even count the Pirate Empress who had followed him.

And it had only been a few months since they last met!

At this rate, give him a couple of years and Kairos might have three thousand women in his harem!

"Uta, if Kairos ever bullies you, just call me,"

Shanks said softly.

"The Red-Haired Pirates will always be your home."

It sounded like a message of support to Uta, but it was also a warning to Kairos:

"Don't forget—Uta still has her father."

Kairos didn't take offense.

He understood the sentiment.

And he wasn't the type to take advantage of others anyway.

The farewells were said.

The Red-Haired Pirates finally departed.

After they left, Kairos turned his attention to the Pirate Empress, Boya Hancock.

She had followed his ship and only came ashore the day before to meet him personally.

He hadn't expected that challenging the World Government would unexpectedly win over Hancock's heart.

A move made without any intention had completely captivated the infamous Pirate Empress.

It was unbelievable...

But somehow, his accidental actions had turned a love-struck woman into his devoted admirer.

And that?

That made even Kairos Flint speechless.

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