"Sengoku, how dare you!"
Feeling the oppressive aura emanating from the massive golden Buddha, Ethanbaron decisively gripped his katana hilt and a terrifying energy burst forth, forming black flames around him that collided head-on with the sudden golden shockwave.
As the two forces clashed, wave after wave of energy surged out, obliterating all the furniture and decorations in the Chamber of Power.
Not expecting Sengoku to flip the table so abruptly, Zephyr quickly grabbed some rice crackers and moved aside, while Saturn and Topman immediately teleported outside the Chamber of Power.
"Sengoku!"
"Ethanbaron!"
Standing outside the Chamber of Power, Topman, the God of Justice, was visibly frustrated, his face darkening as he shouted angrily.
"Can you two calm down? If you can't, take it outside! This is the Chamber of Power!"
"Ethanbaron, calm down first."
Saturn, standing beside Topman, also stepped in to mediate.
"And Sengoku, if you have evidence, just present it. Resorting to violence so quickly is unbecoming, especially here in the heart of the World Government power."
In his massive Buddha form, Sengoku voice boomed like a great bell and his golden fist, radiating light, was raised high.
"Of course, I have evidence!"
Before Sengoku words could fully settle, his golden fist, accompanied by a terrifying air wave, came crashing down toward Ethanbaron.
"Buddha Fist!"
BOOOOM
At the moment the fist descended, a deafening shockwave erupted, causing the entire World Government building to tremble violently.
Facing the massive fist that carried the shockwave straight down, Ethanbaron neither dodged nor evaded.
Instead, his large hand gripping the hilt of his sword suddenly exerted force.
In the next second, the black blade, wreathed in dark flames, unleashed a terrifying aura that sent chills down the spine as it slashed upward against the massive fist.
BOOM!!
As the two collided, a golden shockwave and the black flames from the blade expanded almost simultaneously, instantly engulfing the entire Chamber of Power.
The golden shockwave and the black flames formed two massive semicircles that clashed together, clearly dividing the vast Chamber of Power into two distinct halves.
***
At the same time.
In the Holy Land, the Flowers Room.
Amidst the fragrant garden filled with the songs of birds, Im, cloaked in a long robe and wearing a mask, stood leisurely among the flowers, as if blending seamlessly into the surroundings.
Butterflies fluttered around im from time to time.
A female guard clad in armor knelt on one knee before Im, reporting the latest intelligence from the New World.
"Kaido and Charlotte Linlin were both killed by Orion?"
Before the female guard could finish her report, Im, who had remained motionless upon hearing of Charlotte Linlin death, suddenly showed a flicker of movement in their eyes.
With a hint of surprise, they gazed at the kneeling guard.
"Was there no trial?"
"Yes, Lord Im!"
The female guard maintained her kneeling posture, head bowed.
"Fleet Admiral Orion did not show any prejudice. Just as he executed three members of the Charlotte family who had been sentenced to death, he ordered one of his captains to carry out the execution of Charlotte Linlin and Kaido by firing squad."
"Afterwards, Fleet Admiral Orion announced the establishment of a Marine base on Whole Cake Island, and the Whole Cake Island would be directly managed by the Marine!"
At this point, the female guard mustered her courage to look up at Imu and cautiously said.
"Lord Im, Fleet Admiral Orion has placed the Whole Cake Island under Marine control instead of allowing it to join the World Government. Isn't this move a bit excessive?"
"What are you trying to say?"
Im looked at the female guard, their tone was calm.
"Are you worried that he will take the Whole Cake Island for himself?"
"Not just the Whole Cake Island" the female guard dared not meet Im gaze and lowered her head as she continued.
"If he can establish a Marine base on the Whole Cake Island, it means he might also set up a base in Wano Country. If this continues, the entire New World could eventually fall into his hands! At that point, he could establish a new World Government in the New World, completely severing ties with the Holy Land!"
"Lord Im, although this is just my speculation, the Holy Land must be on guard!"
Surprised that a mere female guard could have such insight, Im eyes flickered with astonishment.
They then slowly walked forward until they stood before her.
"If I recall correctly, you entered the Flower Room only after Gunko joined the God's Knights, and it was Marcus Mars who arranged for you to be here."
"BOOM—"
Before the female guard could react, a deafening roar echoed from afar, reverberating across the Holy Land.
"Hmm?"
Im turned their head toward the direction of the sound.
Seeing thick clouds of smoke billowing from the Chamber of Power atop the World Government headquarters, their gaze instantly turned icy.
"Someone, come!"
"Lord Im!"
As soon as Im spoke, a male guard responsible for protecting the Flower Room and keeping unauthorized personnel away swiftly appeared and knelt on one knee before Im, stammering.
"It's… it's the Chamber of Power. Two of the Five Elders have started fighting for some reason!"
"Two of the Five Elders?" Im was momentarily stunned.
"Sengoku, the God of Environment, and Ethanbaron, the God of Finance!"
As soon as the male guard finished speaking, another figure emerged from the shadows and knelt before Im.
"Report, Lord Im. In the Chamber of Power, Sengoku, the God of Environment, has started a fight with Ethanbaron the God of Finance, due to suspicions."
Hearing this, Im seemed to understand and waved their hand dismissively.
"The Chamber of Power has been quiet for too long. It's about time things got lively. Let them fight. Pay it no mind."
"Yes."
The two male guards bowed and retreated.
Im gaze then fell on the female guard, who was still kneeling on one knee. Their calm tone carried an overwhelming pressure.
"Go back and tell Marcus Mars that he must deal with the trouble he's brought upon himself. If he fails to handle it, I will deal with him!"
At these words, the female guard heart trembled violently and her face turned as pale as paper in an instant.
After the female guard retreated in fear, Im slightly raised their head and looked toward the direction of the New World.
A faint glimmer of anticipation flashed in their dark red eyes.
BOOM—
Another explosion suddenly rang out, pulling Im attention back.
Following the sound, They saw a figure shooting out of the Chamber of Power and plummeting rapidly toward the Pangaea Plaza.
Immediately after, a brilliant Buddha radiance burst forth from the Chamber of Power.
In the next moment, Sengoku, his entire body glowing with a dazzling golden light, leaped down from the Chamber of Power.
"Ethanbaron, prepare to die!"
With a leap from the Chamber of Power, Sengoku surged through the air, his golden Buddha palm radiating a terrifying shockwave aimed directly at the figure that had just landed in the square.
"Buddha Impact!"
"BOOM—"
Accompanied by an earth-shattering roar, a towering flame cloud rose and enveloped the entire Pangaea Square.
The overwhelming Buddha shockwave obliterated the fountains, stone pillars and even the Celestial Dragons who had been leisurely strolling through the square, sending them tumbling to the ground.
"Quite the spectacle."
From a distance, Im watched the flame cloud rising over Pangaea Square, a rare glimmer of amusement flickering in their crimson eyes.
"Hmm?"
Noticing their unusual reaction, Im eyes shifted and within a second, their expression returned to its usual cold indifference.
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