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Hancock and the others stared in shock at Kaito, who had suddenly appeared behind Doflamingo.

Even a drop of cold sweat slid down Mihawk's forehead—he hadn't even seen when Kaito had moved there.

As for Doflamingo, he froze completely on the spot.

He didn't need to look back—he could instantly recognize Kaito's voice. This situation was all too familiar. On Minion Island, he had tasted this feeling firsthand.

That experience had left a deep impression on him. He understood better than anyone just how terrifying Kaito was. He had no doubt that if he made a move on this Navy Major, Kaito would erase him the next second.

He didn't expect Kaito to care about the Shichibukai system. From Kaido, he already knew Kaito possessed Conqueror's Haki—and not a weak one either.

How could someone like that ever be restrained by something like the Shichibukai?

But now, with everyone watching, if he gave in so easily… would he still have any pride left?

Kaito didn't care about his pride. Seeing Doflamingo remain motionless, he let out a cold snort.

A domineering force erupted. The ground beneath Kaito's feet cracked apart inch by inch—it was his Conqueror's Haki.

Doflamingo, also a Conqueror's Haki user, felt the pressure and quickly released his own aura.

But his Haki was like paper before Kaito's—it was instantly crushed.

With a muffled grunt, Doflamingo was hit with backlash from the clash for the first time. He released the Navy sailor's throat, knees buckling, and collapsed to the ground, his legs sinking into the dirt.

Under Kaito's control, the Navy sailor wasn't injured. Seeing Kaito behind Doflamingo, he cried out excitedly:

"Vice Admiral Shikiryū!"

Shikiryū? The Shichibukai all froze at the name. Wasn't that a title used by Admirals?

At that moment, Momonga and the others arrived. Seeing the situation, Momonga quickly stepped forward to get a report, and the Navy sailor relayed what had just happened in full detail.

After hearing it, Momonga nodded, then looked at the kneeling Doflamingo with satisfaction.

A mere pirate dares to act high and mighty at Navy Headquarters? Ridiculous.

Fortunately, it was Vice Admiral Shikiryū who had stepped in. Only someone with such terrifying strength could suppress Doflamingo so completely. If it had been him… he wasn't sure he could have won.

Still, Doflamingo was a Shichibukai now. They couldn't push things too far.

With that in mind, Momonga adjusted his uniform and approached Doflamingo with a peacemaker's smile.

"This is the newly promoted Admiral candidate, Vice Admiral Shikiryū. Surely he's a high enough rank to receive you, yes?"

Admiral candidate? What did that mean? This Uchiha Kaito looked so young—he was already about to become an Admiral?

Hancock and the others stared at Kaito, who stood there cold and indifferent. They didn't even know what to say. It was… too unbelievable.

Doflamingo opened his mouth to speak, but Kaito's aura locked onto him completely. He couldn't get a single word out. The feeling filled him with humiliation.

And Momonga, of all people, still asked with confusion:

"Doflamingo, why are you still on the ground? Get up. We still need to head to the meeting hall."

Doflamingo rolled his eyes and shot Momonga a cold glare.

This guy… he'd better not run into me alone later.

The situation was growing tense when Corazon rushed over.

Seeing Doflamingo on his knees, a flicker of pity flashed in Corazon's eyes. He walked up to Kaito and said softly:

"Vice Admiral Shikiryū, he's already been punished. Could you let him off, just this once…?"

Doflamingo's heart ached even more hearing his little brother speak up for him.

Since when… did I need this weak brother to protect me…?

Kaito didn't want to keep dragging this out either. For Corazon's sake, he withdrew his aura.

Doflamingo slowly got back on his feet.

"Thank you, Vice Admiral Shikiryū. I apologize for my behavior."

Corazon, on the other hand, was moved to tears. He hadn't expected Kaito to give him such respect. He gave Kaito a deep, ninety-degree bow.

"Ah, it's fine," Kaito said quickly. "I just didn't want to delay the meeting. You can come along too."

He gestured for Corazon to rise. Ever since Corazon rejoined the Navy, his kindness had been completely on display.

He was friendly to everyone and well-liked across the Navy. Kaito genuinely appreciated people like that.

Doflamingo looked at his brother with a complicated expression. He didn't say a word, just quietly stepped back into the group—completely subdued.

...

The farce had come to an end. But every single Shichibukai present had taken note of this new Admiral candidate.

They had some idea of Doflamingo's strength. He wasn't weak among them. Yet he hadn't been able to do anything against Kaito.

If they were in his place… would they have fared any better?

Could they unite and attack together? If they had that kind of unity, they would've formed their own organization long ago—they wouldn't need the Navy to herd them together.

Even the ever-proud Hancock looked sideways at Kaito, her expression cautious.

What a terrifying man, she thought.

Jinbe silently suppressed his urge to ask Kaito about the Arlong incident.

Now is not the time to poke a beast.

Crocodile clenched his fists.

The Navy's strength is growing again. I need to accelerate my plans.

Moria stood frozen in place, not daring to move. Kuma, as usual, said nothing.

Mihawk narrowed his eyes slightly.

Yes… this is the kind of man worth crossing swords with. Coming to Navy HQ was the right decision.

Kaito ignored what they were thinking. Seeing they'd all settled down, he waved his hand casually.

"All right. Let me repeat this one more time. This is Navy Headquarters. I don't want to see another incident like just now. If anyone decides to act out…"

As he spoke, dazzling violet lightning began crackling around his body, and a wave of destruction spread across the harbor.

Everyone's pupils shrank in shock.

Violet lightning?

...

In the crowd, Crocodile suddenly began trembling uncontrollably, eyes locked on Kaito.

Yes. That must have been it—that legendary Logia-type, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

As a fellow Logia user, he was certain.

And that lightning? It must have been the result of an extremely advanced development of the Devil Fruit—far beyond the average Logia level.

That terrifying Haki, combined with that absolute strength…

Is this Shikiryū… a monster!?

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