One Piece: Surrounded at Marineford? Just kidding!

Chapter 239: The Bystander!

The golden light did not penetrate the battlefield where Zephyr, Luffy, and Ace were fighting.

It's like a hidden assassin.

It landed silently on a mountaintop a few kilometers away.

The light faded.

Chen Ye's figure appeared.

A strong wind billowed the super-sized cape behind him.

This is a stylish cloak made with the power of the God of Light.

He stood on the edge of a cliff.

Below my feet is an abyss.

Even though the roar of battle was several kilometers away, one could still feel the intense atmosphere of combat.

A powerful clanging sound.

The roar of flames.

The sound of rocks cracking.

Chen Ye did not rush to make a move.

He closed his eyes.

Observation Haki activated.

Perception, like an invisible giant net, instantly enveloped the entire island.

Every corner.

Each piece of gravel.

Magma surging from underground.

Everything took shape in his mind.

"Found it."

He uttered three words.

Twenty-three explosion points.

Zefa's arrangement.

Those ancient weapons called "dynamite rocks" are releasing terrifying energy fluctuations.

The twelve hearts, counting down the days, are beating faster and faster.

Once detonated.

The island, along with the surrounding sea, will be erased.

The chain reaction could even destroy the fragile crustal balance of the new world.

"The old madman is still the same old madman; even his acts of sabotage are so tactful."

Chen Ye opened his eyes, a helpless smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

The location of the explosive rock has been confirmed.

For him, dismantling them was a matter of a single moment.

But now is not the time.

He sensed an even more interesting aura.

It was hidden on the other side of the battlefield.

Although the aura was strong, it exuded coldness and languor.

Like a prehistoric behemoth fast asleep, it had no interest in the fighting around it.

Chen Ye's smile widened.

"So you're here too."

"Since you're here, it would be very impolite not to say hello."

next second.

Chen Ye's figure flickered.

They vanished from their spot in an instant.

There was no sound of air being cut.

There are no energy fluctuations.

Pure spatial movement.

There was no one left on the cliff.

……

On the western side of the island, atop a solitary peak.

The location here is excellent, far from the noise of the battlefield, yet offering a panoramic view of the entire battle situation.

The only downside is that it's too hot.

A man is sitting on the mountaintop.

He sat on a throne made of solidified ice.

He was tall and wore a white suit vest and a dark blue shirt.

Yi Zheng slumped unceremoniously on the Frozen Throne.

There was also a half-empty bottle of sherry on her lap.

Former Admiral of the Navy Headquarters.

Aokiji, Kuzan.

The air was slightly distorted.

A barely visible ripple spread out.

Chenye's figure "grew" out of thin air and stood beside Aokiji.

There was nothing abrupt about it.

It seems like he's always been there.

Aokiji did not turn around.

The posture remained unchanged.

He still had his legs crossed, leaning lazily against the ice seat.

Only the eye outside the blindfold was slightly opened.

"Ah la la la la!"

"It's Chen Ye."

His voice was drawn out, full of the languor of someone who hadn't woken up yet.

"have not seen you for a long time."

"It's been two years, and you're still as elusive as ever."

Chen Ye didn't stand on ceremony.

With a casual wave of his hand, golden light gathered beside the blue pheasant.

He also used divine power to condense a comfortable golden chair.

He plopped down, found a comfortable position, and then looked at Aokiji.

"You seem to have a lot of free time too."

"He's clearly a powerful man, and now he's hiding here watching the show."

Aokiji sighed.

He reached up and pulled the blindfold off his forehead, hanging it around his neck.

His face was etched with fatigue and lethargy.

"I didn't want to either."

He picked up the bottle and took a big gulp.

"I went to the Whitebeard Pirates to look for you before."

"That guy Marco is blocking me from getting in."

At this point, Aokiji's face scrunched up.

"Do you know what he said?"

Chen Ye's eyebrows twitched.

"What did you say?"

Aokiji imitated Marco's deadpan eyes and verbal tics.

He said, "Chen Ye is currently in seclusion researching how to grow the most handsome pineapple head in the world, he doesn't have time to see you."

"Tell me to come back in two years."

Chen Ye almost choked to death.

The coolest pineapple head?

Marco, that guy, is really using this excuse as a cover-up!

This is absolutely revenge!

To get revenge on himself for always teasing him about his pineapple head!

"Cough cough..."

Chen Ye coughed twice to suppress his laughter.

"That...that's also a very important study."

"After all, hairstyle determines one's temperament."

Aokiji rolled his eyes.

I don't believe a single word of it.

I was planning to visit you again some time ago.

Aokiji shook the bottle in his hand, his eyes somewhat unfocused.

"As a result, my troublesome teacher Zephyr pulled this stunt again."

After saying that, he let out a long breath.

It was as if he wanted to expel all the pent-up frustration from his chest.

The smile on Chen Ye's face also disappeared.

He followed Aokiji's gaze and looked down at the battlefield.

The battle has reached a fever pitch.

Luffy's Gum-Gum Giant Gun.

Ace's fire attack.

Zefa's shredder.

The three forces collided violently, resulting in a series of explosions.

The whole island was shaking.

"Your teacher is really crazy."

Chen Ye's evaluation was rather bland.

"Taking the whole world down with him."

"This is an even bigger project than the Golden Lion back then."

Aokiji didn't say anything.

He looked down at the old man frantically waving his mechanical arm.

The teacher who taught them what justice is.

Now, he's become a madman who only wants to destroy the world.

This disparity left him feeling utterly drained.

"But look."

Chen Ye pointed downwards.

"Luffy and Ace are trying to stop him."

In the picture.

Luffy was knocked away time and time again, but he got up again and again.

Ace's flames were shattered, but then reignited.

Two young figures, facing the terrifying pressure of the former general, did not back down an inch.

In their eyes burned a fire called "dream".

To be honest...

Chen Ye pinched his chin, looking just like a battlefield commentator.

"Your teacher is really strong."

"Over seventy years old, right?"

"I still need medication to maintain my heart health."

"Carrying such a heavy robotic arm."

"He actually managed to fight two little monsters with their full potential on equal terms."

"As expected of 'Black Arm' Zephyr."

Aokiji's eyes became even more complicated.

There is pride in the teacher's abilities.

There are also concerns about the current situation.

"yes……"

"He's always been like that."

"Once you've made up your mind, you won't look back."

Even if it's a dead end.

The two were like two old friends.

Sitting on the front lines of the apocalypse.

Beneath my buttocks lies eternal ice.

A volcanic eruption is in front of us.

Beneath their feet lay a life-or-death struggle.