224 With the Justice System

"But..."

Hawke's brow twitched slightly.

Though Fleet Admiral Sakazuki and old man Kuzan were both ready to stab their blades straight into the heart of the World Government, the two of them—one with the Magma Fruit and the other with the Ice Fruit—were among the most powerful beings standing atop this vast sea.

Even when facing that mysterious Imu with his strange abilities, they might not be able to win outright—but escaping? That wouldn't be a problem.

After all, in the original timeline, Imu hadn't even been able to kill Sabo on the spot.

As his thoughts turned, the tension coiled in Hawke's chest slowly loosened.

"Phew—"

He let out a long breath.

If he left now to support them, he could still make it in time.

So...

The top priority was to quickly stabilize the battle at the G-5 Branch!

"..."

Hawke's eyes swept across the entire battlefield like the highest-precision radar.

The situation was perfectly clear.

The World Government's forces were beginning to collapse.

The Supreme Commander of the God's Knights, Saint Garling, had been blasted into the depths of the sea—ten thousand meters down—without leaving even bones behind.

The remaining God's Knights, having lost their commander, were being wiped out one by one.

Among the Elders —Saint Saturn—had been crushed to death by Kuma in the most brutal way imaginable.

Saint Nasujuro had been crippled by Hawke himself, left barely clinging to life.

The remaining three Elders were being brutally beaten down by the old Marine legends—defeat was only a matter of time.

The World Government... was finished.

Then came the Yonko alliance.

Issho-san and Aramaki-san, the two newly crowned monsters, had perfectly locked down Kaido and Big Mom.

Though it was difficult to determine a winner in a short time, Kizaru-san had already freed up his hands.

Once he joined the fray, forming a three-on-two situation, Kaido and Big Mom were destined to fall.

As for their top officers...

Zoro was up against King.

With proper guidance, the right path, and his unbelievable willpower, Zoro defeating King again was practically set in stone.

Sanji was battling Katakuri.

With his Stealth Black technology combined with his unpredictable kicks, even Katakuri—who could see the future—was struggling to cope. Sanji had already gained the upper hand.

The rest of the Yonko officers were being ruthlessly hunted down by Dane, Hibari, Kujaku, Smoker, Hina, and the other Marine commanders.

Hawke made his final judgment.

The outcome of the G-5 battlefield was already decided.

Total annihilation of the enemy was just a matter of time.

"..."

Hawke sank his consciousness deep into his mind.

The Justice Points for killing Saint Garling and Saint Saturn had already been credited.

[Ding! Within the host's jurisdiction, Supreme Commander of the God's Knights—Figarland Saint Garling—has been slain.]

[His sins were immense, severely endangering world peace and justice.]

[Judgment: Utterly Evil.]

[Reward: 1,000,000 Justice Points!]

[Ding! Within the host's jurisdiction, the highest authority of the World Government, Warrior God of Science and Defense—Saint Jaygarcia Saturn—has been slain.]

[He deceived the masses and was guilty beyond forgiveness!]

[Judgment: Utterly Evil.]

[Reward: 2,000,000 Justice Points!]

[Remaining Justice Points: 3,560,000.]

"!!!"

Hawke's pupils constricted sharply.

Just one Elder—Saturn—had given him two million Justice Points?!

"..."

Staring at the icy field below, at the area that Kuma had erased in the most merciless manner, Hawke felt a chill rise in his heart.

Just how many heinous sins had these so-called gods—these rulers perched atop the world—committed?!

Well, good.

Once he cleaned up the rest of the Elders, he could finally begin his ultimate stat allocation.

"Heh—"

Hawke's gaze fell back onto the frozen battlefield, locking onto the mass of bones and flesh still twitching feebly.

Saint Nasujuro... die!

Without hesitation, his figure vanished from the sky.

In the next instant, he appeared above the mangled remains, his fist cloaked in crimson Haki like a falling meteor, crashing down violently!

"BOOM——!!!"

No scream. No struggle.

On the icy ground, only a bottomless crater remained.

Every last fragment of Saint Nasujuro—along with his supposed immortality—was completely erased from existence by that one punch!

[Ding! The host has personally slain one of the highest authorities of the World Government, Warrior God of Finance—Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro.]

[Judgment: Utterly Evil.]

[Reward: 2,000,000 Justice Points!]

[Remaining Justice Points: 5,560,000.]

"Whoosh—!"

With everything done, Hawke's figure shot skyward once more.

Just to be safe, he needed to head for the Holy Land as soon as possible!

"Sengoku! Garp! Zephyr!"

His voice rang clearly in the ears of the three Marine legends.

"Stop playing around! Finish those old monsters already! I need to head to the Holy Land!"

"Bwahahaha! Got it!"

Garp, who was currently pummeling a giant sandworm, froze for a moment, then grinned wide, laughing loud enough to shake the heavens.

"Then I'll get serious!"

"Galaxy Impact!!!"

"Saint Mars, it's time for you to pay for your sins!"

The golden Buddha that Sengoku had become shed his smile instantly, replaced by boundless authority and killing intent.

"Impact of Buddha!!!"

"Saint Warcury, I'll be taking every last drop of your life force!"

Zephyr let out a manic laugh, bloodlust surging from his body as he transformed into a vampire king risen from hell.

"Bloodthirst Devour!!!"

The three living legends of the Marines unleashed their full power at once!

Hawke no longer paid attention to their battle—he trusted them completely.

All he needed to do was... wait for his Justice Points to roll in.

His eyes shifted to another part of the battlefield.

"Kizaru-san!"

"Quit spectating and help Issho-san and Aramaki-san! Let's wrap this up quickly!"

"Ehh the old man just finished kicking Saturn, you know"

Kizaru grumbled, but his body was far more honest than his words.

He turned into a beam of golden light, appearing instantly beside Issho and Aramaki. The three Admirals now stood together against two Yonko.

"Kaido, Big Mom—your era is over!"

"..."

Finally, Hawke's gaze turned toward the young figures still fighting desperately on the frozen battlefield.

"Zoro! Sanji! Dane! Hibari! Kujaku! Smoker! Hina!"

"The Yonko officers are yours!"

"Yes!"

"Understood, Admiral Hawke!"

Their voices answered as one, their attacks growing fiercer.

"All units, hear my command! Operate in squads and hunt freely!"

Hawke gave his final order.

"I don't want to see a single pirate left standing on this ice!"

"OOOOOOHHHH!!!"

Tens of thousands of elite Marines roared in unison, charging like a swarm of sharks scenting blood toward the completely broken enemy lines.

"Phew—!"

With the battlefield fully arranged, Hawke took a deep breath and didn't linger a moment longer.

Crimson Conqueror's Haki surged wildly over his body as he shot skyward like a cannon shell, tearing through the clouds.

His destination—the Red Line...

The Holy Land, Mary Geoise!

Fleet Admiral Sakazuki, old man Kuzan...

You'd better hold on!

I'm coming!!!