"No way." The Sword Elder rejected without a second thought. "You can't just say 'wipe out a family' like it's nothing. Our dignity is on the line. If we agree to that, the whole world will mock us."
Moreover, the other families beneath them would definitely be unhappy. It could spark serious internal conflicts. For both reasons—reason and emotion—they simply could not accept Ye Chen's demand.
"Don't be so quick to refuse. The Edwin Family is the mastermind behind all this. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have gone through all this trouble to come here. Don't you hate them too? It's because of them that so many Celestial Dragons below died."
Celestial Gold was acting under the instructions of The Edwin Family, which is why Hancock and the others were captured.
"No. No matter how much you say, it's impossible. The Edwin Family is a pillar of the Celestial Dragons. We will never give them up." The Sword Elder replied firmly.
"A trafficking family as a pillar? You Celestial Dragons really disgust me." Ye Chen's eyes flashed with disdain, his words filled with contempt for the Celestial Dragons.
Previously, Ye Chen destroyed Auction House No.76, which belonged to The Edwin Family and was the largest auction house of the Celestial Dragons.
The notorious trafficking haven in the Sabaody Archipelago was also established with the tacit approval of The Edwin Family.
"Ye Chen, don't mock us. No matter what, The Edwin Family will never be wiped out. If you insist on attacking them, Holy Land and you will be at war to the death." The Sword Elder shouted angrily.
"If I make a move, can you stop me?" Ye Chen smiled coldly and retorted.
After that, The Sword Elder fell silent, resigned. Just as Ye Chen said, if he truly wanted to annihilate The Edwin Family, they couldn't stop him.
Not to mention anything else—if Osiris threw a massive Thunder Summon Orb down, The Edwin Family would be destroyed, and even Holy Land Mary Geoise might fall.
The Sword Elder retreated, joining the others for further discussion.
Ye Chen, uninterested, watched on, curious about what these old men might decide.
While the Five Elders deliberated, Ye Chen greeted Sengoku and the others on the side, "Long time no see, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Vice Admiral Garp."
"I don't want to see you," Garp snorted coldly, turning his head away.
Ye Chen wasn't offended; instead, he continued, "I didn't want to see you either. Seems like you came to see me."
"You…" Garp's expression darkened as his tiger-like eyes glared.
Ye Chen studied the people Sengoku brought along—Tsuru, Zephyr, Garp, the current three Admirals plus Sengoku. They represented nearly the top combat power and high ranks of Marine Headquarters.
Ye Chen was amazed Sengoku took him so seriously to bring all these people.
Unfortunately for them, they came only to be scolded by the Five Elders instead of greeted.
Ye Chen even felt a little sorry for them.
"Young Ye Chen, I want to ask you something." Garp stopped glaring and looked at Ye Chen with a complicated expression.
"Go ahead." Ye Chen answered.
Garp took a deep breath. "I want to know what you intend to do this time. What is your goal?"
Ye Chen was surprised Garp would ask that.
He smiled faintly, his voice distant: "Nothing much, just retaliation."
Then he paused, continuing: "If anyone dares to lay a hand on my people, I will make them suffer a thousandfold."
"So this time you're attacking Holy Land?" Garp asked.
"Exactly." Ye Chen nodded.
"Ugh."
Kizaru and the others exhaled sharply. They had seen many people but none like Ye Chen. He was terrifying—but only to his enemies. Because whoever dared to harm Ye Chen would be repaid a thousand times over. To Ye Chen's allies, he was protective and loyal.
Just like today.
Because The Edwin Family of the Celestial Dragons captured three people, Ye Chen attacked Holy Land directly.
Hundreds of Celestial Dragons have died in the attack.
If The Edwin Family knew, they would regret it to death.
"You're the first person like this I've ever met," Garp said with a sigh and complicated expression.
Ye Chen rolled his eyes, ignoring him.
About ten minutes later, the Five Elders, having made their decision, slowly approached.
The one holding the great sword spoke first: "Ye Chen, we can compensate you, but we will never agree to killing. If you insist, we'll have to call out the national treasure. We will kill you no matter what—you're too dangerous."
He shook his head, unable to hide his disbelief.
"Alright, I won't make things difficult. One hundred Devil Fruits and ten billion Beli. Plus, have The Edwin Family hand over the instigators. Then we're square. No need to threaten me—I know some of you have space fruit powers, but they won't help. I only need one strike to sink Holy Land Mary Geoise. You should consider that. And about handing over the culprits, I'm sure The Edwin Family will be happy to discuss that."
Ye Chen said calmly.
"That condition is impossible. We can agree to the Devil Fruits and Beli, but not handing over people." The temperamental blonde Elder stood up and objected.
Ye Chen ignored him and muttered softly: "Osiris."
Immediately, the Osiris circling overhead roared and opened its huge, toothy maw. A massive Thunder Summon Orb, like a small sun half the size of Holy Land, condensed in its mouth.
The Five Elders' faces turned pale.
"Ye Chen, what kind of dragon is that red one of yours?" Garp suddenly asked.
Ye Chen smiled mysteriously: "He is a god."
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