"Time is running out, Admiral Sakazuki!"
After carefully listening to the reports continuously coming through the Den Den Mushi, Orion slowly raised his head and looked at the towering figure of Sakazuki, speaking calmly.
"You have thirty seconds to decide—stand with me and share this glory, or continue to serve the corrupt World Government with your so-called 'Absolute Justice'?"
"In my eyes, your so-called 'Absolute Justice' is nothing but a colossal joke because you don't truly understand what it means!"
"True Absolute Justice means even the Celestial Dragons must be treated equally, but you can't do that! Not only you can't do it, but you also endure suppression and reprimands from the Five Elders!"
"Deep down, you despise the Celestial Dragons and resent the Five Elders of the World Goverment. But you don't dare to rebel, or perhaps you haven't found the opportunity to do so!"
"Now, that opportunity is right in front of you—" At this point, Orion glanced at his wristwatch and changed his tone. "You have ten seconds left."
As soon as Orion finished speaking, all the officers surrounding him took a synchronized step forward. Then, something Sakazuki never expected happened—each officer was holding a bucket filled with seawater, its briny scent filling the air.
It was clear they had planned this method to deal with him in advance. While the seawater alone wouldn't completely strip him of his combat ability, it would certainly restrain him, giving Orion the chance to eliminate him.
It's worth noting that although Orion is the youngest Vice Admiral at headquarters, his mastery of both Armament Haki and Observation Haki surpasses that of other Vice Admirals.
Most importantly, his swordsmanship is exceptionally powerful, even surpassing that of Gion, a candidate for Admiral. Moreover, several officers had even brought out handcuff made of Seastone, clearly prepared to attack him without hesitation if he chose to oppose Orion.
"Three." Orion spoke again, his tone unhurried "Two…"
Clang—
Suddenly, the heavy iron door of the prison swung open. Immediately, Vice Admirals Momonga, Bastille, and Strawberry rushed into the prison, followed by over a dozen officers of various ranks who quickly lined up in two rows upon entering.
"Vice Admiral Momonga?"
"Bastille? Strawberry?"
"How is this possible? Even you've joined this rebellion?"
As the three Vice Admirals lined up behind Orion, a look of shock flashed in Sakazuki eyes.
After all, Momonga, Bastille, and Strawberry were all pillars of the Marine headquarters, seasoned Vice Admirals whose longest association with Orion spanned no more than six years!
He knew that the officers who had been promoted over the six years since Orion joined the headquarters might have wavered in their sense of justice, but he couldn't fathom what had driven even these seasoned vice admirals to defect to Orion and wholeheartedly join this rebellion.
"Lord Orion." As soon as he arrived behind Orion, Momonga stepped forward, bowed, and said.
"May I have a word with Admiral Sakazuki?"
"No need!" Orion waved his hand indifferently and said.
"Admiral Sakazuki has already made his choice."
As soon as the words fell, the aura around Orion suddenly surged.
"Orion, are you trying to force me into submission with brute strength?" Feeling Orion aura skyrocket to its peak, a cold glint flashed in Sakazuki eyes as he said in a deep voice.
"Very well, then let me see if you truly have what it takes to become the fleet admiral!"
As he spoke, Sakazuki, who possessed the power of the Logia-type Magma-Magma Fruit, didn't hesitate any longer. He decisively activated his Devil Fruit ability, and molten magma began to drip from his arms onto the ground.
At the same time, he took a fierce step forward, his magma-coated fist shooting toward Orion face at an astonishing speed.
"MEIGO!"
With a loud shout, the once cold and quiet prison instantly became unbearably hot due to Sakazuki Devil Fruit power. The magma-coated fist, moving at a speed almost impossible to track with the naked eye, rapidly expanded in Orion pupils.
However, although Sakazuki attack was incredibly fast, Orion had long been prepared.
At the moment the massive fist, brimming with scorching energy, came hurtling toward him, Orion decisively relaxed his entire body and the Six Powers of the Marines were silently activated.
"Kami-e"
A calm and light voice rang out, and Orion body instantly became as light as a sheet of paper, effortlessly dodging the incoming magma fist.
At the same time, the officers of the headquarters standing around them didn't hesitate for a moment. They immediately poured the seawater from their buckets toward Sakazuki.
Splash— In an instant, a torrent of seawater cascaded over Orion and Sakazuki, leaving Sakazuki, who was in a confined space, with nowhere to hide.
"NAIVE!"
Seeing the seawater being poured toward him, Sakazuki sneered coldly.
The unique power of his Magma-Magma Fruit was unleashed without reservation, and the seawater that had just splashed onto him was instantly vaporized by the terrifying heat emitted by the magma.
Seizing this rare opportunity, Orion, who had dodged Sakazuki attack with "Kami-e" flashed in front of Sakazuki. The "Shigan" from the Six Powers was ruthlessly activated, transforming his palm into a sharp finger that precisely stabbed toward Sakazuki chest.
As if he had anticipated Orion counterattack, a cruel smile flashed across Sakazuki lips as he coldly said. "Pathetic tri—"
Before Sakazuki could finish his sentence, Orion suddenly shouted coldly, "Armament!"
Buzz—
The moment the words rang out, the "Shigan" instantly hardened with Armament Haki, then accelerated abruptly, plunging into Sakazuki body with a muffled thud.
Having landed a successful hit, Orion didn't stop there. The "Soru" technique from the Six Powers was activated, and his figure vanished from in front of Sakazuki. When he reappeared, he was behind Sakazuki, now holding a handcuff made of Seastone.
"Now's the time!" Without a moment's hesitation, Orion, who had appeared behind Sakazuki with the handcuff in hand, decisively shouted.
"Everyone, attack together!"
Before the words could fade, the handcuff in his hand swept towards Sakazuki with lightning speed.
Following suit, several officers standing around hurled their seastone handcuff.
Momonga, Strawberry, and Bastille were not idle either, drawing their weapons and watching the unfolding scene with the intensity of facing a formidable enemy.
Facing the handcuff sweeping in from all directions, Sakazuki remained expressionless standing firm and unmoving.
At the moment the seastone handcuff were about to snare him, his figure flickered and vanished into thin air.
"Don't forget, I am an Admiral of the Marine Headquarters!"
As Sakazuki figure disappeared, his voice immediately echoed from behind the crowd, filled with indescribable anger and killing intent.
"To think you could capture me with such tricks, how much do you underestimate me?"