blogombal Chapter 542 Take action
Chapter 542 Take action
Chapter 542 Action
On the other side, in an open space in the center, a blazing bonfire dispelled the darkness and cold, and the jumping flames illuminated the surroundings with a warm yellow.
Shanks sat casually by the fire, his iconic red hair looking even brighter and more eye-catching in the light of the fire, as if it were a burning flame.
Opposite him, Aokiji Kuzan sat quietly, dressed in black.
Shanks raised his head, looked straight at Aokiji through the jumping flames, and broke the silence with his words.
“Kuzan, I never expected to see you in this situation, and as a member of the Blackbeard Pirates.
I have never understood why you betrayed the navy and joined Blackbeard's pirate group. "
Hearing Shanks' words, Aokiji raised his head slightly and looked into the distance, as if recalling something. After a moment, he slowly said:
“It’s not a betrayal, it’s just that I and the navy leaders have a huge disagreement on the concept of justice.
During these years in the Navy, I gradually discovered that the so-called absolute justice is, at times, nothing more than a one-sided and rigid execution.
Many times, innocent people are implicated in order to achieve the Navy's established goals, and the real crimes are not properly judged. "
He paused, a complicated look in his eyes
"I have been pursuing the true justice in my heart. I don't see any hope in the Navy, and the Blackbeard Pirates...
They might offer me a new direction, a chance to redefine justice.”
Shanks frowned, obviously not completely agreeing with Aokiji's answer: "Kuzan, do you really think Blackbeard can bring you the justice you want?
That guy is a ruthless and ambitious guy.
Everything he did was just to satisfy his own selfish desires."
Aokiji shook his head slightly, but he still didn't say what he really thought in his heart, and said half-falsely: "I know what you think of him, Shanks.
But this world is complex, and there is no absolute good or evil.
Although Blackbeard has his own ambitions, the way he does things may break some old patterns and bring new changes to the world.
In this process, I can guide it in my own way and realize the justice in my heart."
Looking at the former admiral, Shanks was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath.
"Well, since this is your choice, I respect you.
But I still want to remind you, Kuzan, Blackbeard is a terribly scheming guy, so you must be careful when you are with him."
Shanks' advice made Aokiji's mouth curl up, and then he changed the subject: "Shanks, I also advise you to stay away from Blackbeard.
He has always been wary of you, and given his personality, he will do something to you sooner or later."
"Really?" Shanks looked at the burning bonfire, the sparks kept jumping upwards, as if trying to break through the silent night sky.
"Then he has to be capable. After all, I'm not as strong as before, but I'm not someone Blackbeard can control."
At this point, Shanks turned his gaze to Aokiji, his eyes slightly drooped, and said in a calm tone:
"Unless... you will take action."
He has combat power at the level of an admiral, or he has admiral power that is infinitely close to the level of the Four Emperors. This is something that Shanks has no way to deal with now.
Perhaps because he saw the fear in Shanks' eyes, Aokiji took a sip from the bottle of wine beside him and said:
“I’m not interested.
But, I still say the same thing, if I were you, I would leave now.
Your recent conflict with Blackbeard... He is not a generous fellow."
"As long as you don't take action, he has no way to take me down." Shanks stood up and put his arm on the hilt of Griffin's sword, then turned and left.
"See you tomorrow!"
Looking at Shanks waving goodbye and leaving, Aokiji silently took another sip of wine, "See you tomorrow..."
……
On the other side, not long after leaving, Shanks, who was alone, felt something was wrong.
"Teach." Shanks pulled out Griffin and locked his sharp eyes in one direction.
"If you have something to say, come out. My observation is pretty good!"
"Thief, haha! Don't find out." Blackbeard walked out of the bushes with a smile, a twisted smile appeared on his broad face.
His eyes were shining with madness and excitement: "Shanks, you are finally here! I have been waiting for you for a long time!
After all, you made me lose face today!"
"So you're following me secretly?" Shanks sneered, staring at Blackbeard with a sharp gaze.
"That's really your style! But, aren't you a little arrogant when you're alone?"
"Arrogant?" Blackbeard laughed with his head raised. His laughter was particularly sharp in the strong wind. He exerted force on the palms of his hands, and two different forces condensed out.
"You are too confident in yourself.
I have never been the Blackbeard Teach you knew me to be."
As he spoke, he leaned forward slightly, and a strange black aura emanated from his body. The aura surged and twisted around him like a living thing.
"Really?" Shanks snorted coldly and said no more. His eyes instantly became as sharp as an eagle and a powerful domineering aura burst out from his body.
This red domineering aura was like an invisible storm, sweeping out in all directions with him as the center.
When Blackbeard saw this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a strong desire to fight.
Not willing to be outdone, he also activated his own domineering Haki.
Black Haki surged out of his body and collided head-on with Shanks' Haki.
For a moment, two completely different domineering energies met in mid-air, making a violent roar.
It was as if two planets collided, generating a force powerful enough to destroy everything.
The dark sky was thrown into even greater chaos by this powerful force, with the clouds rolling and twisting wildly.
Flashes of lightning flashed through the clouds, emitting dazzling light.
Shanks and Blackbeard stared at each other, their eyes filled with murderous intent and determination.
The domineering auras of the two men were like two giant dragons, entangled and fighting with each other in the air.
Every collision caused the surrounding air to vibrate violently.
As time went by, Blackbeard gradually felt a little tired.
His breathing began to become rapid and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
Shanks' domineering aura was like an endless torrent, hitting him wave after wave, making it difficult for him to resist.
"Damn it...your domineering aura is still as terrifying as ever!" Blackbeard gritted his teeth and growled in a low voice.
He tried his best, pushing his dominance to the limit, trying to turn the situation around.
However, Shanks is clearly superior.
His eyes narrowed, and the domineering aura on his body increased again. Like a raging tsunami, he pounced towards Blackbeard fiercely.
Blackbeard's domineering aura finally began to crack under this powerful impact, and then it collapsed like a burst dam.
He flew back several meters and hit the side of the ship heavily. A mouthful of blood spurted out of his mouth, staining his clothes red.
"Teach, don't be so confident." Shanks slowly walked towards Blackbeard. His voice was still calm, but it revealed an irresistible power.