"But there's no other way now, is there?"

Luffy looked at Nami and his friends, his eyes gradually becoming gentle.

"Friends, believe me, I will find you."

Looking at Luffy's determined face, Nami knew she couldn't stop him. Although the others had just woken up, they also knew the current situation.

Luffy stopped looking at his companions and a powerful aura erupted from him. Luffy rushed out of the Sunny, carrying this breathtaking aura and punched Fujitora.

Everyone on the Sunny no longer hesitated and fully controlled the electromagnetic and anti-gravity devices on the Sunny.

A blue electric current enveloped the Sunny, allowing it to briefly break free from the control of gravity. The wind cannon at the stern instantly sprayed, and the Sunny turned into an airship and rushed out at high speed in the air.

Everyone was desperately operating their instrument buttons and joysticks at their posts. They knew that this was a chance that the captain had to fight for his life to get.

They believed that the captain would definitely escape danger and find them.

At the last banquet, they learned that the fallen angels had also experienced the same thing. Although they had been apart for three years, it had made them stronger.

"Uncle, I know I'm no match for you. But no one can hurt my companions, not even you."

Luffy shouted at Fujitora as he pumped his fists, a powerful blind admiral whom Jiang Bo respected greatly.

"Using his own life to protect his companions." Fujitora admired Luffy more and more. However, their identities were different. He was a marine.

"Well, I'll give you a chance. I'll let your companion go this time. But I'll definitely catch you."

"Then let's fight seriously for once, Uncle Yixiao."

Yixiao didn't react to Luffy's suggestion. Luffy wasn't worthy of his seriousness at the moment. He just used a gravity ball, with 360° gravity, to crush Luffy into a rubber ball, suspended in mid-air, unable to move.

There was no need for seastone handcuffs. After taking a look at Nami and the others who had escaped, Fujitora did not chase them. He just flew towards the underwater prison, Impel Down, with the suspended rubber ball.

Fujitora kept his word.

He said that he would never go back on his word after letting Nami and the others go this time.

......

"Knock, knock, knock."

There was a rhythmic knock on the door. It was Jiang Bo's office.

"Come in."

Maya's clear voice rang out. She was Jiang Bo's assistant, and she could tell the captain wasn't very busy at the moment, so she asked the outsider to come in.

Jiang Bo had already sensed who the person outside was. She was Huai Di Bei.

Now, word of the Navy's planned public execution of Ace spread across the sea. Everyone knew it was a trap set for Whitebeard. Furthermore, the Navy had invited the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the seven most powerful fighting forces in the first half of the Grand Line.

Whitey naturally knew that the captain must have received the notice.

She really didn't want the captain and Whitebeard to fight each other. She couldn't figure out what would happen to her if the two of them started fighting. On one side was her father, and on the other side was her captain.

"Captain, you will participate in this war, right?"

Looking at Huailibei who was hesitant and didn't know what to say, Jiang Bo laughed.

"Don't worry, I won't attack the Whitebeard Pirates. Neither will anyone else. I'll take you with me in this war. The worst that can happen is I'll have to give up my status as a Shichibukai. I still owe Whitebeard a favor, so I'll definitely help him this time. And nominally, Ace is also my apprentice."

"Thank you, Captain. I was right."

Hearing the captain's assurance, Whitey was overjoyed. She hadn't expected the captain to be so determined. He truly was the man Whitey had chosen.

"But this isn't the time for you to take action. I have my own plans, so go back and prepare. Oh, and call Weber."

"Okay, Captain." Huailibei saluted and slowly walked out of the captain's room.

"Captain, what are you calling Weber for?"

Maya was surprised. This was the first time the captain had called someone from the Sky Kingdom into his cabin. In the past, whenever there was anything concerning the Sky Kingdom, Jiang Bo would inform them at the Sky Island Temple.

"Even though I will help Whitebeard in this war, my status as a Shichibukai will be revoked. I don't want Gaya Island and Sky Island to be attacked by the navy because of me. After so many years at sea, as a pirate, I have long wanted to take you back to the sea to fight."

After a pause, Jiang Bo looked at Maya who was a little confused and continued.

"If I lose my status as a Shichibukai and become a pirate again, I will definitely be wanted by the navy. Therefore, before setting sail, I must sever all ties with the Kingdom of the Sky. Waver is still qualified for the position of leader."

Maya nodded. She understood Jiang Bo's meaning. The captain had made a big decision, and there had been no news of it before.

If the captain wants to return to the sea, she will also sail with him to experience the process of dominating the sea.

Furthermore, Waver was indeed capable of shouldering the burden of the Sky Kingdom. As the Sky Kingdom's general, he possessed immense military power, political acumen, and a daring, combative leadership. He was undoubtedly the best choice for the next ruler.

When Weber came to the captain's room and heard Jiang Bo's words, he was also stunned.

Jiang Bo didn't give him any chance to refute. He grabbed him and rushed to Sky Island. He issued a call for the crew, the management of Gaya Island, and the ministers of Sky Island.

All the crew members of the Fallen Angels were teleported to the Sky Island Temple through the portal on Gaya Island or the portals on the cadres' ships.

Soon, the Sky Island Temple was filled with dozens of regular crew members of the Fallen Angels, managers of Gaya Island, and ministers of the Sky Kingdom.

Whether it was Ratched who was conducting research, Kroobi who was practicing, or Kuina who was patrolling at sea, they all appeared in the temple.

The guards of the temple brought a chair for each of them. The five blocks were clearly separated, including several islands such as Gaya Island, the Kingdom of the Sky, the Fallen Angels, the Research Institute, and the General Staff (Intelligence Group).

Everyone was very curious, not knowing what kind of order Jiang Bo would issue. The Kingdom of Sky had been established for almost ten years, and this was the first time everyone had been summoned.

The scene was a bit chaotic at first, with many people whispering.

However, when Jiang Bo flew to the highest throne in the temple, everyone in the temple turned off their voices and waited for Jiang Bo's orders.

Looking at his companions below, Jiang Bo showed a look of relief. This was the foundation he had built step by step.

"Comrades, today I have several announcements to make. These will determine our future development and direction."