Chapter 582

Meliodas let out a sheepish grin, and the originally somewhat tense atmosphere was eased quite a bit by him and Princess Emerald's little act.

It had nearly dissipated entirely, but at this moment Meliodas and Princess Emerald easily dispelled that tension between them.

"Hurry up and head to that damn Hueco Mundo, I can't wait any longer."

"I can't wait to beat the crap out of that bastard Aizen!"

Natsu clenched both fists tightly, flames bursting out continuously from within them, a hint of urgency already showing in his expression.

The others didn't have it as easy as Natsu; most of them even had a trace of unease, or rather tension, on their faces.

This great battle was far from something that could be resolved so simply and easily.

The enemies couldn't be perfectly dealt with by just a head full of hot blood; there were far too many things they needed to accomplish. 17

"Having hot blood is a good thing, but Aizen isn't someone you can take down just by charging in with passion."

"Your strength is still far too weak; Aizen could instantly kill you in a second."

Ban stepped forward, threw an arm around Natsu Dragneel's shoulder, and laughed loudly.

But that display made many people take it as mockery.

Natsu was even more so; an annoyed expression immediately appeared on his face, and he slapped Ban's hand away.

He just stood there, coldly glaring at Ban beside him, saying nothing.

After all, Natsu had been drained of his magic by Ban more than once, so he still acknowledged Ban's strength.

"They're here?"

Ban wasn't angry at having his hand slapped away by Natsu; instead, he looked toward a spot not far away.

A wooden paper door suddenly appeared, and as it continued to open, the captains of the Gotei Thirteen walked out one after another.

Second Division Soifon, Sixth Division Byakuya Kuchiki, Seventh Division Sajin Komamura, Eighth Division Shunsui Kyoraku, Tenth Division Toshiro Hitsugaya, Eleventh Division Kenpachi Zaraki, Thirteenth Division Jushiro Ukitake.

Seven captains in total, aside from the three who had already defected.

Only the Fourth Division, the First Division Captain-Commander, and the Twelfth Division—Lin Cheng hadn't exchanged for them—everyone else was basically assembled.

Of course, the vice-captains hadn't been exchanged for.

The moment the seven captain-level figures appeared, the spiritual pressure in the high air instantly became oppressive and tense.

And that was only after everyone had already heavily restrained their own spiritual pressure, which made the surrounding situation ease up just a little.

But these things weren't known to the others; instead, it made the people here even more shocked by the Gotei Thirteen's strength.

Lin Cheng was also immersed in the pleasure of his emotion points continuously rising.

Just then, as everyone was awestruck by the Gotei Thirteen's might.

A burst of hearty, familiar laughter rang out from the horizon, and a massive ship flew in from the edge of the sky.

The bow of the ship was shaped like a giant white whale, and standing atop the white whale was a hearty-looking man.

It was none other than Bai Huzi Edward Newgate, known across the seas as the strongest man in the Pirate World.

But at this moment, standing beside Bai Huzi were three others; the remaining three—Makrov and the others found them completely unfamiliar.

However, judging from their powerful aura and the way they stood alongside Bai Huzi, none of them had any doubt about their strength.

And these other three were the three maritime overlords also known as the Four Emperors.

The most domineering man, Red-Haired Shanks.

Charlotte Linlin, known as the Empress of a Thousand Nations.

Kaido, the humanoid monster known as the strongest creature on land, sea, and air.

The shock of the Four Emperors appearing together, although slightly weaker than that of the Gotei Thirteen, still left the people below speechless with astonishment.

At this point, basically all the combat forces had been assembled.

"Makrov, long time no see, brats."