Chapter 61: Explosive News
The Golden Ark had already set sail, its sails furled as it vanished into the depths of the ocean. Only a small black pirate flag fluttered atop the mast—the flag of the Hell Pirates.
"No!! Brook, you can't leave! Bring back Saint Rosward at once!!"
Vice Admiral Dolodo watched in horror as the coated Golden Ark submerged into the sea. A shiver ran down his spine—his career in the Navy was as good as over.
The reinforcements from Marine Headquarters hadn't even arrived yet, and a Celestial Dragon had already been kidnapped. How was he supposed to explain this to the World Government? Memories of the Celestial Dragons' cruelty and despicable nature flashed through his mind, and a desperate thought surfaced—desertion. If he defected now, he might still have a chance to survive. Otherwise, facing the wrath of the World Government and the Celestial Dragons meant certain death. Besides, being a loyal lapdog to the Celestial Dragons had never earned him much favor at Marine Headquarters.
Before long, distant cries of panic filled the air as pirates and residents who had been knocked out began to regain consciousness. Their eyes widened in terror, and they fled in all directions, desperate to escape the looming disaster about to befall the Sabaody Archipelago.
"Ahhh! A Celestial Dragon is dead! Run! An Admiral is coming!"
A panicked pirate shouted as he sprinted back to his ship, determined to escape the island before the inevitable storm arrived.
"The Celestial Dragon is really dead! Everyone, take cover!"
Shipwrights, coaters, and locals rushed to their homes, hastily gathering their belongings before fleeing to other islands for safety.
"What? His Excellency the Celestial Dragon is dead?!"
Vice Admiral Dolodo grabbed a terrified coater by the collar, his hands trembling as he demanded an answer, his face twisted in disbelief.