Chapter 168

Facing the navy's top combatants, he would never, even in his greatest arrogance, believe he could shake them.

"You brats!"

"Quick, grab that brat for me!"

"I hereby promise him—he'll become the Fourth Division Captain of the Demon Man Pirates right now!"

In inner desperation, Auren gave another order to his subordinates.

The atmosphere was completely ignited and exploded.

More than three thousand pirates slowly closed in on Lu En's position.

"Admiral Kizaru, I'm going to use the simple method I just mentioned."

Before Kizaru could launch his attack, Lu En's voice suddenly reached his ears.

"This kid…"

"What exactly is he trying to do?"

Kizaru raised an eyebrow and abruptly halted his attack.

At this moment.

Lu En stood within the protective circle of Mizu and over a hundred other navy personnel.

Facing a group of pirates eager to attack…

Lu En's gaze carried a hint of anticipation and amusement.

Then,

he said to Mizu beside him: "Mizu, order your men to fall back."

"Huh…"

Mizu froze.

He doubted he was hearing things.

Facing over three thousand pirates watching him with predatory intent…

This man was telling him to step back?

Are you insane?

For a moment, Mizu stood there, utterly hesitant.

Before Mizu could react,

they saw

Lu En twist his stiff neck,

and then,

he pushed aside the navy's protective circle with his hands.

"I'll say this only once."

Lu En stepped forward, slowly walking out of the navy's protective circle, each step taking him closer to the three thousand eager pirates.

His voice drifted slowly, spreading in all directions.

"All navy recruits, step back immediately."

"Miandedaihai, or you'll get caught in my crossfire."

"Listen carefully."

"Any navy member with weak willpower must not come within a hundred meters of me."

"That's all I have to say…"

"What you do now is up to you."

"In short, anyone who doesn't want to get hurt—step back!"

With Mizu at their head, the hundred or so navy officers stood frozen, staring at Lu En, who had now left the protective circle.

Watching as

he walked toward the group of pirates, like tigers and wolves ready to pounce,

this sight left them dumbfounded.

What the hell is he trying to do?!

Are you crazy?

Is he walking straight to his death?!

Over three thousand pirates, brimming with murderous intent, stirred restlessly…

How dare he walk toward them alone?!

This is pure suicide!

They were a band of merciless killers,

ruthless pirates who committed every evil under heaven!

"Crazy… crazy?!"

One navy officer, his throat dry, spoke in a voice thick with horror.

"He dares to walk alone toward those monstrous pirates? Does he want to die faster?"

"Too insane!"

"What the hell is this kid trying to do?"

"Not only did he leave our protective circle, but he's actively moving closer to those vile, evil pirates? He's walking straight into his own grave."

A group of navy personnel stared, eyes wide in shock.

Their hands, gripping their weapons, were stiff; their faces, filled with disbelief, watched Lu En's retreating figure.

"He — has he lost his mind?!"

"Madman!"

Mitz, who had come to his senses belatedly, was shaken to the core.