To Albedo, Kronos was like a hero who could do anything.
No matter what happened, nothing could escape his scrutiny. With just a glance, Kronos could find the weakness.
Such a terrifying man—he alone was worthy to be her captain!
As for those other mediocre fools who dreamed of leading her? Hah! That would be harder than reaching the heavens!
Meanwhile, Kronos himself, having perfectly predicted Akainu's repeated defeats, remained far calmer than anyone else could imagine.
He chuckled lightly and said:
"Don't worry—the real show hasn't even begun."
"Besides, even I may have overlooked something. Perhaps Akainu still has a few cards left to play. You all still underestimate him."
"Akainu… is not someone who can be dismissed so easily."
Indeed, although Akainu had been beaten down again and again by Uchiha Madara—whether in physical combat or through sheer destructive ability—Kronos did not believe the relentless Marine would fall so quickly.
Those who rose to the rank of Marine Admiral always had trump cards.
After fighting on the seas for so many years, Akainu must have faced countless famous opponents. Surely, he had developed hidden means beyond what ordinary people could imagine.
What's more—
Kronos carried a special memory.
He knew what Akainu was capable of in the future.
Even now, he dared not underestimate this terrifying existence—a man who combined brutality and iron will, a man destined for greatness.
"No matter what," Kronos said lightly, "this one will become the future Fleet Admiral of the Marines."
The crew fell silent, then slowly nodded in agreement. Once again, their captain was right.
At that moment, Pain suddenly frowned, his expression shifting.
"I sense something," he said coldly.
"A large number of Marine warships are moving toward Madara."
"Reinforcements."
The Kamui Pirates' smiles instantly vanished. Their eyes hardened, and their bodies tensed as if ready for battle.
At times, they enjoyed mocking Madara, even wishing to see him stumble.
But—
If Madara was truly in danger, not a single one of them would stand idly by.
Because above all—
They were partners.
And if a partner was in crisis, abandoning him was never an option.
Even Senju Hashirama, Madara's eternal rival, could not remain still. He stepped forward and shouted:
"Captain! Give us the order—we must help Madara!"
"We can't just sit back and watch while he's in danger!"
The other crew members felt the same, their gazes all turning to Kronos.
Just one word—
And they would unleash hell.
Anyone who dared to challenge the Kamui Pirates would be crushed without mercy.
Marine?
So what if it was the Marines?
Even if it meant becoming enemies of the entire world, they would never back down.
Because they were the Kamui Pirates.
Yet, to their surprise, Kronos remained perfectly calm.
"Not yet," he said firmly.
"It isn't time."
"We wait until the big fish bites… then we strike."
His voice carried the weight of iron—sharp, unyielding, absolute.
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