One Piece: Rinnegan Is My Golden Finger.

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Hancock and the others watched in shock as Chiga appeared behind Doflamingo. A bead of cold sweat slid down Dracule Mihawk's forehead—even he hadn't seen when Chiga had moved.

Doflamingo, on the other hand, froze instantly.

Although he hadn't turned around, he recognized Chiga's voice immediately. This scene was eerily familiar—he had experienced it before, back on that Island.

That memory alone was enough to remind him how terrifying Chiga could be. He knew without a doubt that if he dared to lay a hand on this Marine Lieutenant Commander, Chiga would erase him in the next second.

He hadn't expected Chiga to concern himself with the Warlord system. From Kaido, he had already learned that Chiga possessed Conqueror's Haki—and not just any level, but a formidable one.

How could someone like that be bound by something like the Warlord system?

But now, with all eyes on him, if he truly backed down, would they have respect for him?

Chiga didn't care for his pride. Seeing Doflamingo remain motionless, he snorted coldly.

A wave of intense pressure exploded outward as the ground beneath Chiga cracked inch by inch. It was Conqueror's Haki.

Doflamingo, also a user of Conqueror's Haki, instantly responded with his own.

But the moment their Haki clashed, Doflamingo's was overwhelmed like paper against steel. He was thrown back by the sheer force of Chiga's presence.

With a muffled groan, Doflamingo felt the backlash of Conqueror's Haki for the first time. He released the Marine Lieutenant Commander he was gripping, his knees buckling beneath him as he slammed to the ground, sinking into the earth.

Under Chiga's control, the Marine Lieutenant Commander remained mostly unaffected. Seeing Chiga behind Doflamingo, he shouted excitedly:

"Vice Admiral Kirin!"

Kirin?

The Warlords who heard this name were taken aback. Is that an Admiral's codename?

At that moment, Vice Admiral Onigumo and others arrived. Taking in the scene, Onigumo quickly stepped forward to assess the situation. The Lieutenant Commander reported everything that had just happened.

After hearing the account, Onigumo nodded, glancing down at Doflamingo, who remained kneeling, a look of schadenfreude flickering across his face. A pirate daring to act so boldly at Marine Headquarters—how laughable.

Fortunately, it had been Admiral Candidate Kirin who stepped in. Only someone of his terrifying strength could subdue Doflamingo so completely. If it had been Onigumo himself, the outcome would've been questionable.

Still, Doflamingo was a Warlord. They couldn't go too far.

Thinking of this, Onigumo adjusted his coat and stepped forward like a mediator.

"This is the newly promoted Admiral candidate,Vice Admiral Kirin . I believe his rank is high enough to receive you, isn't it?"

Admiral candidate?

Just how old was this Uchiha Chiga? And he was already in line for Admiral?

Hancock and the others looked at Chiga, who stood silently with a frosty expression. None of them could find the words. It was truly unbelievable.

Doflamingo's lips twitched, trying to speak, but Chiga's presence had him completely locked down. He couldn't even make a sound. The humiliation was unbearable.

Onigumo, however, continued pressing.

"Doflamingo, why are you still kneeling? Get up. We have a meeting to attend."

Doflamingo shot him a cold glare. He memorized Onigumo's face. He'd remember this moment.

The atmosphere was tense. Just then, Corazon arrived after hearing the news. He saw Doflamingo kneeling and sighed with a trace of pity. He stepped up to Chiga and spoke hesitantly.

"Vice Admiral Kirin, he's already been punished enough. Would you consider letting it go... just this once?"

Hearing Corazon's voice made Doflamingo feel even worse. Since when did he need his soft-hearted little brother to shield him?

Chiga, growing tired of the standoff, relented. As a favor to Corazon, he withdrew his Haki. Doflamingo slowly rose from the ground.

"Thank you, Vice Admiral Kirin ! I truly was out of line."

Corazon's eyes glistened with gratitude. He hadn't expected Chiga to actually show him that much respect. He bowed deeply—ninety degrees.

"It's fine," Chiga replied. "I just don't want the meeting delayed. Come along."

He gestured for Corazon to rise. Ever since returning to the Marines, Corazon's kindness had been impossible to hide.

He was cheerful with everyone and highly respected within the ranks. Chiga had a good impression of him.

Doflamingo glanced at his brother with a complicated expression. He said nothing, choosing instead to quietly merge back with the group—thoroughly subdued.

The commotion had ended, but every Warlord present would remember this Admiral candidate's name.

They all knew Doflamingo's strength—he was no pushover, even among Warlords. But in Chiga's hands, he hadn't even been able to move.

If it had been any one of them instead, the outcome wouldn't have been much different.

Form a united front to oppose the Marines? If they had that kind of unity, they'd have formed their own organization already. They wouldn't need the Marines to keep them in check.

Even the proud Boa Hancock looked at Chiga's profile with a hint of wariness in her eyes.

"What a terrifying man," she thought.

Jinbe quickly abandoned any thought of confronting Chiga about the Arlong incident. Now was not the time.

Crocodile clenched his fists. The Marines were growing too strong. He had to accelerate his plans.

Moriah stood still, not even daring to move. Kuma remained silent as always.

Mihawk narrowed his eyes, analyzing Chiga. Only someone like this is worth my time. Coming to Marine Headquarters had indeed been worthwhile.

Chiga didn't care what any of them thought. Seeing that the group had quieted down, he waved a hand.

"Let me say this one more time. This is Marine Headquarters. I don't want to see another incident like this. If anyone refuses to listen…"

As he spoke, bolts of brilliant purple lightning danced around his body, and an aura of destruction swept across the harbor.

Everyone's pupils shrank.

Purple lightning? Was that the origin of "Kirin" in his codename? This power was overwhelming.

Of course, they were mistaken. "Kirin" came from Chiga's Rinnegan, not the lightning.

In the crowd, Crocodile began trembling slightly. He stared at Chiga.

That's right… that had to be the power of the Goro Goro no Mi, the legendary lightning Logia. As a fellow Logia user, he was sure of it.

And that level of mastery—Chiga had clearly taken the fruit to its upper limits. He had transcended the realm of ordinary Logia users.

That devastating aura and overwhelming might…

Was this guy… a monster?

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