The pirates sat and forgot, and they really believed the nine truths and one lie.

Lucci and Kaku were concentrating their energy, preparing to launch a second attack on the pirates below and seize Ada.

Hawkins' sudden appearance, along with the almost despairing prophecy he brought, abruptly changed the atmosphere within the entire pirate camp.

The carefree and relaxed feeling that Luffy originally brought has disappeared, replaced by a solemnity and vigilance as if facing a formidable enemy or a natural disaster.

Kaku was a little confused and muttered to himself, "Why are these guys suddenly so nervous? Are they afraid of us?"

Before he could finish speaking, a buzzing sound rang out—!

An indescribable, immense pressure, seemingly originating from the very source of the world, swept in from a certain direction of the island like an invisible tsunami, instantly engulfing the entire block.

The moment this aura descended, the last few raindrops falling from the sky seemed to be paused, instantly freezing and evaporating.

Even the movement of the air seemed to become viscous and sluggish, and the whole world fell into a deathly stillness, an absolute silence that could stop your heart.

Everyone's expression changed drastically at that moment, as a figure slowly walked towards them from the end of the street.

He was a tall, thin old man with round-framed glasses and a shaved head. He wore a spotless white kimono, traditional wooden clogs, and held a demon sword that matched his height.

His steps were slow, but the clattering sound of his wooden clogs hitting the ground with each step was like a countdown to death, striking everyone's heart with clarity. Each step increased the pressure in the air.

"Five...Five-Five Old Star...Nasujuro Saint-sama?"

Kaku's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, his mouth was agape enough to fit an egg, and he froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.

He could hardly believe his eyes; the person who held the highest power in the world had actually descended upon this chaotic battlefield.

"Shut up, Kaku!" Lucci reacted quickly, covering Kaku's mouth tightly to shut him up from any disrespectful words that might follow.

Lucci broke out in a cold sweat. Spandam's intelligence was actually true, and the Five Elders had arrived much faster than he had imagined. Their target... without a doubt, was the one whom Lord Im considered a major threat—Nika, also known as Straw Hat Luffy.

In stark contrast to CP9's panic, Luffy continued to devour his food, his mouth full, and even took a moment to point at the slowly approaching old man, asking indistinctly, "Um... who is that old man? He looks so fierce."

Kidd's face had lost its usual arrogance, leaving only unprecedented solemnity and vigilance. Hawkins and Capone Becky were even paler, with fine beads of cold sweat seeping from their foreheads—an instinctive fear stemming from the vast difference in their life levels.

Although I had seen the Five Elders in their demonic forms in the sky, it seemed that their opponents were Bucky the Clown, a much more powerful being, which prevented them from truly displaying the Five Elders' terrifying strength. Now, facing them in person, I realize just how terrifying this sense of oppression is.

Kidd asked in a low, hoarse voice, his mind racing as he considered a solution, "Does anyone on our side... have any skills that can deal with a top-tier swordsman?"

He looked around and his heart sank. What was even more frightening was that, given the Celestial Dragons' style of doing things, since one of the Five Elders had appeared, the other four were very likely nearby, or could arrive at any time.

Nasujiro Seina's gaze, peering through his glasses like a highly accurate scanner, first locked onto Luffy, who was still eating, then glanced at Allen, who was standing at the very back of the pirates, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

If these two major problems can be resolved here today, it will undoubtedly be an unprecedented and enormous victory for the world government.

His gaze swept over Lucci and Kaku, who were huddled together in fear on the rooftop, a hint of indifference barely perceptible in his eyes. Finally, Nasujuro's gaze settled on Ada, who was being protected by Luffy behind her.

The strategic value of the Parasite Fruit is immense, far exceeding that of CP9 combatants. It is imperative to ensure that she returns to the World Government's control and continues to cooperate with Vegapunk's research to develop even more powerful biological weapons.

These pirate supernovas? They're nothing but insects that can be crushed with a flick of the wrist. Nasujuro Seiren has no interest in remembering their names.

When the oppressive aura of Nassuro Seina completely enveloped the neighborhood, and when the iconic white figure of CP0 appeared like a ghost at every entrance and vantage point at the edge of the field of vision, silently declaring the complete severance of all escape routes, everyone understood—there was no escape.

From the moment Nasujuro appeared, the nature of this encounter changed completely. It was no longer a struggle between pirates and agents, nor a conflict between gangs to maintain their territory.

Instead, it was a one-sided trial and purge initiated by the world's highest authority, with no room for resistance. Everyone present, regardless of which faction they belonged to, no longer had their own life or death in their own hands.

For a fleeting moment, Ada's gaze met that of Nassuro Sei, a gaze that seemed to regard her as an experimental subject. A chill ran through her as a cold sense of despair spread through her.

She subconsciously glanced at Allen, her brother, who was silent not far away. An absurd and faint thought flashed through her mind: if she begged... would the Five Elders show leniency and let Allen go?

But the thought was quickly dismissed by Ada herself. Naive! Ridiculous!

Having been within the world government system for so long, she knew better than anyone that in the eyes of these people standing at the top of the world, everything else—family, love, life, and even the survival of a nation or a race—was nothing more than bargaining chips and dust that could be sacrificed at any time, except for their own will and the decrees of God.

When can the pleas of ants shake the steps of God?

Lucci and Kaku stood frozen on the broken rooftop, not daring to even breathe. Although they were agents under the World Government, in front of the Five Elders, they were no different from pebbles on the roadside.

Their loyalty, their achievements, and even their lives were of no importance to Nasujiro Sei.

Whether they survive today depends entirely on the mood of the Five Elders and whether they still have any value to be used.

Lucci could even sense several CP0's cold gazes, which were subtly locking onto them, carrying a sense of surveillance and warning.

Finally, Nasujiro's gaze returned to Monkey D. Luffy, his greatsword slightly raised, his voice not loud, but carrying an absolute, judgmental authority that echoed through the deathly silent streets:

"Joyboy, or rather Nika"

"No need to hide any longer, show yourself."

"This island is where you will be buried today!"

Representing Lord Im's absolute will, the final judgment of the Celestial Dragons has arrived...