Journey to One Piece

242. Try laying a finger

"Sengoku... What he said, is it true?" Mihawk, the most reserved and rational man in the group, asked without a hint of emotion on his face.

"No... How could it be true? He's just lying," Sengoku said, but his words were a bit shaky, his tears hadn't yet dried, and Ken had hit him right where it hurt the most.

"Ah, Mihawk-san, it's been a while since we last met. Regarding the androids, they will be known as Seraphims. Though they aren't in production yet, that will change soon. This piece of garbage, Doflamingo, is already involved in making Smile fruits, so he has a better grasp of the concept," Ken stated. Doflamingo had long lost his smiling facade and was currently fuming with anger. Veins on his forehead were visibly throbbing, a sign of his boiling frustration. He was angered by Ken's nonchalant demeanor towards him and by how the World Government was deceiving, seemingly forgetting his own duplicity.

Mihawk merely acknowledged Ken with a nod, then turned his gaze toward the Admirals and Sengoku. He had found his answer. With that, he began walking away.

"Hawkeye, where are you going? You're supposed to fight alongside us."

"I am not obligated to do anything. You can wage this war on your own. I hereby renounce my title as a Shichibukai," Mihawk declared.

"Do you even realize what you're saying? You're trusting this lying pirate?" Another individual interjected.

"I've encountered him before, and I find him more truthful than the rest of you combined," Hawkeye replied as he walked away from the platform. Observing this, Hancock also departed. The marines were now highly agitated and tried to obstruct her, only to be petrified into stone. Akainu appeared ready to attack, his hands exuding scorching lava, but Sengoku shook his head, indicating that he should remain in his position.

"Cease the broadcast," Sengoku shouted, and the live feed was promptly terminated. People around the world who had been watching were thoroughly disappointed, and some were even infuriated that the live broadcast had been interrupted.

However, within moments, the live broadcast resumed, this time from vastly different angles.

"Sengoku-san, it's not particularly transparent of you to block the global live feed. So, I've done you all a favor. I've installed hidden cameras and drones throughout Marineford to ensure the broadcast continues, thanks to assistance from the Revolutionary Army. Apologies, you might not be familiar with drones; regardless, the live feed will persist, and don't bother attempting to locate the cameras. They're well concealed," Ken announced.

"What?"

"You bastard."

"Evil pirate."

"Is there no justice here?"

The crowd roared.

"Pirates are evil? The Marines are righteous? These terms have always changed throughout the course of history! Kids who have never seen peace and kids who have never seen war have different values! Those who stand at the top determine what's wrong and what's right! This very place is neutral ground! Justice will prevail, you say? But of course it will! Whoever wins this war becomes justice!"

Ken used Doflamingo's words for everyone to hear across the world. Doflamingo had uttered that when nobody was listening, and it was probably one of the most impactful lines ever spoken. Naturally, Ken felt the need to share it with others.

"Well, that's all I have to say. It's time for me to leave. Although I can't free him at the moment, I certainly will with some assistance," Ken stated, turning to leave. However, his path was blocked by Akainu, who stood beside Ace with his magma-covered hand just inches from Ace's head.

Garp, who was nearby, shuddered when he witnessed this scene. He almost leaped forward to confront Akainu, but he refrained and merely clenched his fist.

"Punisher Kenny... Do you believe you can just walk away after insulting the Navy and ridiculing justice? I don't understand how you remain unaffected by our attacks, but your brother Ace is definitely not impervious to physical harm. This bastard's skin may be tough, but a few strikes from me will be enough to snuff out his last cursed breaths. If you want your brother to survive, surrender to us. Maybe then he can endure for more than a few seconds," Akainu declared.

Ken turned to face Akainu, his expression devoid of anger and adorned with a smile. This reaction surprised everyone present, including Garp. Sengoku couldn't shake off a sense of foreboding upon witnessing it.

"Hahahah..." Following the smile came the laughter.

"You might be right. My Haki isn't incredibly strong, and facing so many of you would pose a significant challenge for me. Additionally, my brother has been crucified, making it even more difficult for me to free him single-handedly. I suppose you could kill him right here. However, you seem to have overlooked my main abilities. I can be anywhere and everywhere, all at once. If you doubt this, go ahead and ask Aokiji."

"If you end his life here, I will obliterate this place. Numerous Vice Admirals caught a glimpse of my capabilities, which wasn't even my full potential. Marineford will cease to exist from this point onward if you so much as lay a finger on him. Then I will proceed to be at all the bases across the world and reduce them to rubble. I don't need to slaughter the Marines; I just need to dismantle your weaponry, armaments, and supply lines. The rest will be dealt with by the civilians themselves. And afterward, I will make my way to Mariejois. As you've witnessed, I'm impervious to physical attacks, so I can embark on a killing spree. I'll begin by targeting the Celestial Dragons whom I've already abducted."

"You dare!" Akainu roared.

"He is more nasty than I thought." Kizaru spoke very slowly.

"Arararara.. This has become a huge problem."

"Try and see if I dare." Ken said. Sengoku came forward and put his hand on the shoulder of Akainu. He turned around, only to see Sengoku shaking his head. Ken might really be able to pull of what he said. He had seen the videos of Buster call and he was godlike there.