One Piece: The Strongest Trait System

[98] : The Empty Throne! Imu!

"Are you trying—to declare eternal war against our World Government?! Sky Sovereign Rowen!" Saturn Saint demanded coldly.

"As if we aren't already in a state of war!" Rowen's laughter boomed back, as if he'd heard the greatest joke in the world.

"Don't get too cocky, brat! It's only because we haven't dispatched our true forces to apprehend you... Previously, you weren't considered a priority—But if you continue this wanton recklessness, we will have no choice but to risk upsetting the balance and eliminate you with lightning speed! Since you know of the God's Knights' existence, you should also understand what kind of power you are facing!"

Saint Topman Warcury, the most hot-tempered of the Five, snatched the Transponder Snail and roared.

Continuously subjecting the Holy Land to Conqueror's Haki blasts, keeping the Celestial Dragons under constant threat—this was something the Five Elders absolutely could not tolerate...

Their forces were needed to deal with the Four Emperors and various other global powers, to maintain the balance of the seas, true.

But against this outrageously irritating brat constantly testing their limits—they wouldn't hesitate to deploy the God's Knights and UTTERLY ANNIHILATE HIM!

"Too bad~ Before you manage to catch me—the Holy Land, Mariejois, will just have to keep trembling under my Conqueror's Haki,"

Rowen laughed mockingly, completely unfazed by the Five Elders' threat.

They were about to ascend to Skypiea—why would he fear them? Even the Five Elders couldn't pinpoint their location if they didn't broadcast it.

'Threaten him? Then let Mariejois get a good, long taste of continuous Haki blasts!'

"WAIT!"

Seeing Rowen undeterred, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter interjected gravely.

The sea was vast; hunting down a single pirate—especially one possessing such power—was no easy task.

Strength alone wasn't enough...

Look at Roger—they poured immense resources into pursuing him for years, yet failed.

Too many factors could lead to failure.

And this brat, with his bizarre ability to forcibly connect to their Transponder Snails—who knew what other unknown powers he has?

If they couldn't capture him quickly, were they truly to allow the entire Holy Land to be constantly battered by his Haki?!

What would become of the World Government's dignity?!

"Well?! Shall we dispatch the God's Knights and eliminate this insolent brat?!" Warcury demanded telepathically to the others.

"We don't know what other tricks this kid has. What if we can't capture him quickly?" Mars countered.

"Risking our years of preparation for this brat is not worth it," Ju Peter argued.

"Ultimately, all this kid wants is a title change..." Mars added.

"THAT WOULD MEAN WE ARE BOWING TO HIM! WHAT A JOKE!" Nusjuro seethed.

"Let the Navy change the title. It's not us bowing down. This matter can be handled by the Navy—" Saturn Saint stated slowly.

The Five Elders fell silent for a moment, then concurred.

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In the meeting room, Saturn Saint gave Sengoku a look.

Sengoku, with his Buddha-like wisdom, instantly understood Saturn's meaning.