Chapter 346: Slaying 'Dragon'
The sudden gunshot made Saint Rosward's body on the Giant's back tremble subconsciously.
The black suit bodyguards who always followed him immediately reacted, leaping onto the Giant's back and forming a human wall to firmly surround Saint Rosward in the middle.
The other Celestial Dragons in the Square were also startled by the sudden gunshot. However, like Saint Rosward, although they hadn't yet reacted to what had happened, their guards had already firmly protected them.
As for the guards brought by the other Allied Nation Representatives, they were not as brave as the Celestial Dragon guards. They immediately grabbed their country's Representatives and sought cover on the spot to avoid any bullets that might fly their way.
The maids and Musicians who were originally serving everyone were also startled by the sudden gunshot.
But they just stared blankly at the Celestial Dragon guards who suddenly became alert and the Big Shots who were being pulled by their guards to find cover.
After all, in their minds, their job was to serve these Big Shots well. All other actions besides service were superfluous. Moreover, in their subconscious, how could an attack possibly occur in Holy Land Mary Geoise? It was likely that some Celestial Dragon Lord had fired a gun.
So even though gunshots rang out, the Music continued to echo in the Social Square.
"Gunshot?!"
The guards responsible for the safety of Holy Land Mary Geoise all had slight changes in their complexions and instinctively looked in the direction of the gunshot.
Like the maids' thoughts, they also thought that someone had Offended the Celestial Dragons, provoking them to fire a gun.
But when they realized that the gunshot came from the direction of Pangaea Castle, all the guards' complexions changed drastically. They knew that even Celestial Dragons wouldn't dare to be presumptuous in the Pangaea Castle area, let alone fire a gun.
Moreover, the Allied Nation Representatives and their guards had already handed over all their Weapons to the Pangaea Castle soldiers before entering Pangaea Castle, as required.
Then the only Answer was that someone had infiltrated Pangaea Castle and planned to cause Thing. Thinking of the bad influence Nicholas had caused last time, many guards' complexions couldn't help but turn ugly.
Realizing that the situation was wrong, the numerous guards quickly rushed towards Pangaea Castle, and at the same time, quickly reported to their higher-level leaders.
And in the Pangaea Castle Social Square, the Allied Nation Representatives who were pulled by their guards to hide behind various covers were also carefully observing their surroundings, wanting to see who exactly had such great courage to dare to openly fire a gun in Pangaea Castle.
Then they saw four People wearing White Robes and abstract Masks appear in front of Saint Rosward.
"Is that the World Government's direct secret highest Intelligence Agency, known as the Celestial Dragons' strongest Shield, CP0?"
Representatives from each Allied Nation were all curiously looking at the four CP0 Members who suddenly popped out from who knows where.
They had only heard of CP0, never seen them before. Usually, even if they had contact, it was only with the CP Department members responsible for Logistics and Intelligence.
Saint Rosward still hadn't figured out the situation at this point. He pushed away the black suit bodyguards who were firmly protecting him in dissatisfaction, and looked at the suddenly appearing CP0 Members with a face full of doubt through the gaps in the human wall.
You should know that even with the honorable Status of Celestial Dragons, they rarely deal with these guys under normal circumstances.
At this time, among the four CP0 Members who suddenly appeared, the leader wearing the Mask representing Wind was holding out his Right Hand horizontally.
As Armament Haki slowly dissipated, it revealed the white Glove worn on his Right Hand Palm.
At this moment, inside his Palm, he seemed to be holding something.
"They are really bold, daring to launch an Attack at this time."
A Sound filled with surprise and anger came from under the Wind pattern Mask.
Subsequently, he directly clenched his Palm and crushed the Bullet inside his Palm.
The Bullet in his hand had just been aimed directly at Saint Rosward. If his Speed hadn't been fast enough to arrive at the critical moment, and if he hadn't used his Palm wrapped in Armament Haki to timely grab the Bullet shot at Saint Rosward.
Saint Rosward would definitely have died by now.
"Normal Bullet?"
After crushing the Lead Bullet, CP0 spread out his Palm, and the fragmented Bullet scattered to the Ground. There was a hint of doubt in CP0's Tone.
Obviously, the guy who could sneak into Pangaea Castle and unexpectedly launch an Attack on the Celestial Dragons shouldn't use a Lead Bullet that is so ordinary, right? Even if they used this kind of ordinary Lead Bullet, they should at least wrap it with Armament Haki, right?
Otherwise, wouldn't this seem to look down on them, the guys responsible for the safety of the Celestial Dragons?
"I told you to use Armament Haki Envelopment, otherwise that guy would already be dead."
Just then, a Sound suddenly rang out from the side.
"My fault, this is my fault, but it doesn't matter, we'll just take down that guy later and it'll be over."
And when the CP0s looked in the direction the Sound came from, they saw two Knights responsible for the Square's safety talking.
"Hmm?!"
"Alert!!!"
Almost instantly, the four CP0 Members guarding Saint Rosward and the surrounding guards all tensed up, instantly forming a Defense Formation that had been honed through countless trials.
Based on the Sound alone, a name flashed into their Brains as a conditioned reflex: Nicholas!
And the guy who was talking to Nicholas was definitely also a dangerous guy.
This made them feel shocked and, in addition, generated an extremely strong Sense of Crisis.
At the same time.
One after another, CP Members wearing black Suits quickly appeared, occasionally mixed with CP0 Members wearing White Robes.
Although the Kingdom Representatives in the Square were still not clear on what exactly had happened, the sudden gunshot, the CP0 Members who appeared out of nowhere, and these guys who, although wearing Masks, clearly showed nervous Actions that could be perceived, made these Kingdom Representatives unanimously smell a trace of dangerous Aura.
But——
But this is Holy Land Mary Geoise, isn't it?
The Kingdom Representatives who could be sent to Holy Land Mary Geoise could be said to be all shrewd individuals. Just by guessing slightly in their hearts, monstrous waves were set off in their hearts.
"surprise mother fuker"
The moment the Words fell, only two sets of Armor remained in the place where the two Knights had been. The surrounding CP0 Members' complexions immediately changed drastically.
While the CP0 Member who had blocked Nicholas's Bullet was constantly searching for Nicholas's trace, a Face with a smile appeared out of thin air in front of him.
Seeing Nicholas who appeared out of thin air, this CP0 was immediately startled and subconsciously wanted to Defense.
But before he could make a Action, he was directly sent flying upside down by Nicholas's Fist, smashing down many guards who had come to Support along the way.
At the same time, a Gale suddenly arose in the entire Square.
"It's, it's him... Nicholas!!!"
Many Kingdom Representatives exclaimed out loud when they saw Nicholas.
And those Celestial Dragons, after seeing that the Person who launched the Attack was Nicholas, almost subconsciously revealed terrified expressions.
After all, they hadn't forgotten about the last time Mary Geoise was attacked. This lawless guy actually came again. What does he take Mary Geoise for?! What does he take the World Government for?! What does he take the Celestial Dragons for?!
"Why is this guy here...!!! Quick! Quick, escort me away!"
Saint Rosward said in terror. He didn't know about others, but this guy really didn't put the Celestial Dragons in his eyes.
Just as Saint Rosward wanted to run away, he felt a Gaze containing ice-cold Killing Intent fall on his Body.
Almost at the same time, the black suit bodyguards surrounding Saint Rosward, as well as the CP0 Members, all felt that unconcealed Killing Intent.
The former were so frightened that they went limp and almost rolled off the Giant's Back.
And the latter did not dare to be careless in the slightest, and had even made mental preparations for Death. After all, facing the Attack of a guy like Nicholas, Death is a very normal Thing, isn't it?
Under the gaze of countless eyes, Nicholas looked at Saint Rosward, who was protected in the middle by CP0 and a large number of bodyguards.
"He is already dead."
The next instant.
Saint Rosward and the black suit bodyguards who surrounded him immediately froze, and then only heard a few "chi chi" Sounds.
At such a close Distance, the CP0 Members hadn't even reacted!
They just saw the Corpses of the black suit bodyguards guarding Saint Rosward, dismembered and sliding to the Ground. As for the "chi chi" Sound, it was the Sound of Blood splattering!
"Eh?"
Saint Rosward's Face immediately stiffened, and then he subconsciously wanted to look at his Body, but his entire Form directly disintegrated and mixed with the Limbs of those black suit bodyguards.
And the CP0 Members on the side, especially the Kingdom Representatives who saw this Scene, as well as their guards and those maids and Musicians, were all suddenly stunned.
Being in Holy Land Mary Geoise, but seeing Celestial Dragons killed on the spot.
This huge piece of information directly pierced through their Brain thinking, making their Brains go blank.
The entire Square became deathly silent in an instant.
"Ah!!!"
Accompanied by an ear-piercing Scream, everyone's Thoughts were pulled back. The Severed limbs constantly rolling down from the Giant's Body were reminding them that this was not a Dream.
(End of Chapter)
The deathly silence in Social Square was broken by screams, but everyone's gaze remained fixed on the position of the pile of Severed limbs.
There, through the Celestial Dragons' unique attire, it was clear to see which wreckage belonged to Saint Rosward and which belonged to the Black-Clad Bodyguards.
This also provided some assistance for the subsequent task of sorting the Corpses.
Regrettably, those mixed Internal Organs and Blood that had already merged together would undoubtedly bring considerable trouble to the cleanup Staff later.
In this World where the World Government and Celestial Dragons had spent hundreds of years and adopted numerous cruel means to create a common sense that Celestial Dragons must never be offended or harmed...
On the Square, Representatives from various Member Nations, and Staff within Pangaea Castle.
Among the gazes directed at the wreckage of Saint Rosward, there was astonishment, disbelief, panic, but even more so, fear from the bottom of their hearts.
In some historical Records of various countries that have been passed down for thousands of years, there are many Records of Top Secret Data about Celestial Dragons.
For example, more than seven hundred years ago, not long after the Celestial Dragons ruled this World, there was an Island with a population of millions that, due to dissatisfaction with the cruelty of the Celestial Dragons, killed a Celestial Dragon who was in charge of that country at the time. The result, of course, was that the country was directly erased from the World by the World Government and the Celestial Dragons.
After that, not to mention harming Celestial Dragons, even offending them would come at a terrifying Cost.
But now what had they seen? A talking and lively Celestial Dragon was killed in front of them by extremely cruel means. Would those Celestial Dragons and the World Government hold them accountable afterward?
After all, in their view, for the World Government and Celestial Dragons, since a Celestial Dragon died around you, and you didn't die, then it's your fault!
Thinking of the cruelty and unreasonable nature of the Celestial Dragons, and the World Government's indifference when dealing with incidents related to Celestial Dragons, made most of those present feel a strong unease.
Even more uneasy than them were the CP0 Members and Black-Clad Bodyguards responsible for protecting Saint Rosward.
For the God they had been instilled from childhood to protect with Full Power, was actually cruelly killed in front of their eyes.
This was undoubtedly a huge dereliction of duty for them, and facing such a huge dereliction of duty, they only had one choice.
"We're dead..."
In a Lightning Flash, the three remaining CP0 Members felt cold all over their Whole Body, already anticipating what kind of treatment they would receive afterward.
Unless...
"Kill him!!!"
The CP0 Members and the Black-Clad Bodyguards all suddenly looked at Nicholas with bloodshot eyes.
For them, their only way to Atonement was to kill Nicholas even if it meant risking their own Life, or to die in Battle against Nicholas.
Only in this way might the Celestial Dragons, in consideration of their Death in Battle, spare their Family living on the Red Line.
"Oh, planning to fight desperately? What undisguised, burning Killing Intent! But what's the use? I'm not one of those 'Ordinary People' you casually abuse."
Hearing Nicholas's slightly Taunt Tone, the crowd led by the CP0 Members chose to ignore it.
Having been driven to desperation, their only remaining Thought at this moment was to use Full Power to kill the guy In front of them, use his Blood to wash away their Disgrace. As for the Gap in Strength, that was no longer within their Considerations.
*Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!*
Accompanied by a Sonic Boom, the three CP0 Members responsible for Saint Rosward's security almost simultaneously used Shave from the Six Styles.
The ultra-high Speed movement made their Figures seem to disappear into the Air out of thin air, difficult to capture with the naked eye.
In the distance.
Red Light flickered in Nicholas's eyes, easily locking onto the Trajectory of the CP0 Members in the Sky.
"This Speed is really like a turtle crawling. Do you really think you can be faster than Lightning?"
As Nicholas's Words fell, the three CP0 Members who had concealed their Figures in the Air using the ultra-high Speed movement brought by Shave, were like Ghosts, instantly breaking through the Air and appearing around Nicholas out of nowhere.
Their gazes, mixed with Killing Intent, firmly locked onto Nicholas in the middle.
At the same time, their Attacks were also directly launched.
However.
Nicholas, surrounded by the three CP0 Members, didn't even glance at these CP0, nor did he care about their incoming Attacks. The Corner of Mouth merely revealed a Taunt Smile.
The three CP0 Members who attacked had no time to think about why Nicholas would have such a Reaction. After all, in this level of Battle, there was not so much Time left for them to think. They suddenly launched an Attack the moment their power was charged.
"Finger Gun · Six King Gun!"
"Six Styles · Palanquin Barrier Strike!"
"Six Styles · Charging Locust!"
The Six Styles Attack techniques, which had become stronger after a long Time of learning and advancement, Instantly attacked Nicholas in the middle from his left and right sides and directly in front.
And at this moment, Nicholas finally made a Reaction.
"Five Hundred Million Volts Discharge!"
In an instant—
A noisy Sound like ten thousand birds singing together rang out, but the only difference was that these bird sounds were like thunder. A huge Electric Current instantly formed an Electric Field around Nicholas, fixing the three CP0 Members and the Black-Clad Bodyguards who rushed up afterward in mid-air.
When the Electric Current disappeared, the CP0 Members wearing white Robes emitted terrifyingly high temperatures from their Whole Body and fell from the Sky, smoking.
As for the Black-Clad Bodyguards, they had completely lost their Life Aura.
This Simple Strike from Nicholas easily and effortlessly broke the Attacks that the three CP0 Members were originally sure to land.
After Nicholas retracted his Ability, he didn't even glance at the CP0 Members who had fallen to the ground.
Instead, he looked towards the other Celestial Dragons present.
At this time, the Celestial Dragons were facing unprecedented psychological Pressure, because every time a breeze blew, a Companion would fall, even under heavy protection, it was unavoidable. This Pressure of Death was constantly oppressing their nerves.
Beside them was Nicholas, that terrifying guy. Many Celestial Dragons had already mentally collapsed and were sitting directly on the ground, weeping.
Even the Representatives of various countries in high positions were completely dumbfounded at this moment. The Fear from the bottom of their hearts made them subconsciously sneak away from Social Square. No matter where they went, regardless of whether they would face the Celestial Dragons and the World Government's reckoning afterward, in short, they couldn't stay here for another moment!
After all, the reckoning from the Celestial Dragons and the World Government was in the future.
But if they stayed here now, they might be crushed like Bugs at any moment.
You should know that even CP0, who were known as the strongest shield protecting the Celestial Dragons, were casually killed.
Not to mention them.
The oppressive feeling of Death stimulated these people's instinctive desire to survive.
Not far away.
Saint Onasis, as a Celestial Dragon not far from Saint Rosward, was already scared pale at this moment.
Originally, he had come to Pangaea Castle today to receive Beautiful Women and Fine Wine sent from Various Locations Worldwide to expand his Wine Cellar. After all, although Celestial Dragons also had the Ability to plunder Beautiful Women from the Four Seas, the efficiency was obviously not as good as these Kingdoms from the Four Seas.
His good Mood of originally wanting to use Four Seas Fine Wine and Four Seas Beauty to brew a batch of wine beauties was now directly shattered by the terrifying Scene in front of him.
Now seeing the miserable state of Saint Rosward and his surrounding Companions, his Whole Body was trembling, and even speaking Words was difficult.
"Y-you... you guys... quickly... escort me away!"
When he said "leave," Saint Onasis's Tone was even tearful.
The CP Members responsible for protecting him were still relatively calm, but the Bodyguards' Complexions changed drastically.
They knew very well that Saint Onasis's unsightly behavior revealed under the Pressure of Death at this moment. Once he was safe, everyone who saw this Scene today, except for those Cipher Pol guys, would have to die!!
And although those CP Members had shown themselves to be vulnerable in Nicholas's hands, their professionalism was still quite strong.
Almost instantly, they responded, assigning a few people to escort Saint Onasis away, while the others stared intently at Nicholas and that guy who had disappeared to who-knows-where.
But just as they took Action, a breeze blew, and then an invisible Fūjin directly slashed through, cutting Saint Onasis and his surrounding guards in half.
In an instant, Blood splattered!
Saint Onasis's Face froze.
Time in the Square seemed to freeze at this moment.
As quiet as the Busan Library.
Not to mention the Reactions of CP0 and the Holy Land guards, the surrounding crowd who were cautiously watching, after seeing Saint Onasis's bisected Look, were almost going crazy.
It had always been Celestial Dragons abusing and killing Ordinary People. Who would have thought that in less than a few tens of seconds, Celestial Dragons would be constantly crushed to Death like Bugs!
"This guy... is going crazy!"
The Mood of everyone present at this moment could not be described in any Words.
If it was said that killing one Celestial Dragon, the World Government might still hesitate due to Considerations of the terrifying Strength of Nicholas and that guy whose Figure had not yet been revealed.
But now, with Celestial Dragons being killed one after another, it can be said that this guy has completely torn face with the World Government and the Celestial Dragons!
At this moment, the Fear in these people's hearts had reached its peak. Since the other party was not even afraid of the World Government and the Celestial Dragons, whether or not they would be killed completely depended on the other party's Mood?
At the same time, many people secretly made a Determination.
And that was—
If they were lucky enough not to die this time, they must tell their country's King that they must never provoke Albert Nicholas!
And the CP0 Members who had witnessed Saint Onasis being bisected with their own eyes, now only had one Thought left.
They must not let these two guys leave Holy Land Mary Geoise alive!
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 348: Piercing the Heavens
"Tiger, we can start the action. Dragon and the others have already begun."
After confirming through news relayed by the Crow that Nicholas and Dorag had made their move, Karas directly looked at Tiger, who was silent beside him.
Evidently, although he hadn't been in the Holy Land for long, some of the things he had seen were already almost unbearable for this Fishman.
"The tragedies of this Holy Land are just a small part of what happens on the Grand Line. Since the establishment of our Revolutionary Army until now, Dragon and I have witnessed far more miserable things than what's before us. And what we can do now is to rescue these guys as much as possible according to the plan."
Karas said, looking at Tiger. If Tiger had only witnessed the misery of Fishman slaves, then what Karas had witnessed was true hell.
"Then let's begin, and rescue these poor people from Hell!"
Hearing Karas's words, Tiger's resolute voice came.
"Then follow the Crows. They have already discovered many places where slaves are imprisoned."
Immediately after, under Tiger's gaze, Karas opened his arms.
The Black Coat draped over him suddenly began to writhe. Accompanied by the appearance of black feathers, Karas's deep voice passed through his mask and was transmitted.
"Swarm of Crows."
As his voice fell, the black feathers that seemed to be attached to his Coat transformed into pitch-black Crows.
In just a few breaths, thousands of Crows flew out from Karas's body, continuously circling in the sky above the two.
"Go."
As Karas's voice fell,
Instantly, the Swarm of Crows scattered rapidly in all directions like ink.
...
And in the Social Square, the arrived CP0 members and Holy Land Guards launched attacks against Nicholas one after another.
In an instant, various attacks swept in.
Clang—!
Accompanied by the light ringing of a Blade Edge, Nicholas, with his Long Sword in hand, directly drew his sword and slashed out fiercely. Immediately afterwards, a huge cylindrical Shockwave emerged from it, and then directly bombarded the countless attacks coming from all directions.
The Conqueror's Shockwave, even more powerful in momentum, easily devoured the incoming attacks. Then, the enormous Shockwave directly swept towards the obstructing Architecture, CP0 members, and Holy Land Guards.
"Quickly, dodge!"
Realizing the immense Power contained in the attack, someone loudly reminded their companions who were in front of the Shockwave.
Hearing the reminder, many CP0 members hurriedly used Shave to move aside, dodging the Conqueror's Shockwave unleashed by Nicholas. Although as CP0 they had the ancestral skill [Iron Body], it also depended on the opponent.
They weren't so arrogant as to use their [Iron Body], which they had painstakingly trained for many years, to directly take Nicholas's attack head-on.
They used their exquisite Six Styles - Shave to dodge the enormous Shockwave, but the Architecture behind them did not have the ability to dodge the Conqueror's Shockwave.
The Shockwave, wrapped in dazzling white light, slammed into Pangaea Castle with a bang.
"Boom!"
Accompanied by a huge Explosion, Pangaea Castle, this Holy Land of the Celestial Dragons and the headquarters of the World Government, was blasted with a huge breach by Nicholas.
"Giant Race combat Skill, it's really useful for causing destruction."
Looking at the effect of the Conqueror's Shockwave, Nicholas was quite satisfied.
And the Allied Nation Representatives from various Allied Nations were almost all dumbfounded as they watched Pangaea Castle, which had been blasted with a huge breach.
At the same time, a piercing Alarm also sounded in the sky above Holy Land Mary Geoise. It could be seen that thick smoke and shouts of killing began to appear in the distance, as if a Fire and riot had broken out, but this was Mary Geoise!
This slap in the face is really getting harsher with each one.
"Having done this much, it's time to leave, right...!?"
Along with the successive major Actions, these Allied Nation Representatives, while still dumbfounded, silently thought in their hearts.
After all, as Time passed, the World Government's high-end Combat Power would continuously arrive. Moreover, this Place was not too far from Mary Geoise. If Marine Headquarters received the News, they could quickly provide Support.
The most important thing was that if Nicholas, this plague god, left, it would also be a Good Thing for them.
At least they wouldn't have to be worried and fearful here, afraid of being directly taken away by an unknown AOE.
...
And Loguetown in the distance was also plunged into immense panic.
On the Loguetown Coast, which was filled with Navy, a Ship was tearing through the Navy Iron Wall-like defense line like a Sea Dragon in the Sea, heading towards Loguetown.
On the Sail of that huge Ship, and on the Pirate Flag at the top of the Mast, was the highly recognizable Skull Pattern of the Roger Pirates.
At the Ship's Bow, a group of people with powerful auras, led by Rayleigh and Jabba, were standing, and in the middle was Shanks wearing a Straw Hat.
"I-Is it the Ro-Roger Pirates...!!!"
The Roger Pirates, who had appeared without any warning, suddenly and unexpectedly burst into the sight of everyone gathered in Loguetown.
The sudden turn of events shocked these people.
Could it be that the Roger Pirates have come to hijack someone?
On the Execution Platform.
Looking at the Roger Pirates who had appeared, Kong's complexion suddenly became somewhat gloomy.
Roger, sitting cross-legged on the Execution Platform, silently looked at the Oro Jackson, the Ship of his Companion Roger Pirates.
"I've come to pick you up, Roger."
It could be said that the arrival of the Roger Pirates was like a Stone, weighing down on the hearts of the Navy.
After all, although these guys were missing Roger, an Admiral, they were still Crew members of the Pirate King, the guys who once helped Roger reach the Final Island!
"The situation I least wanted to see has still happened..."
Sengoku glanced at Roger sitting cross-legged on the Execution Platform, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
As someone who had once had interactions with the Roger Pirates because of the Rocks Pirates and owed them a Big Favor, to be honest, he didn't want to see these guys come to their deaths.
This War, with the Navy's current lineup—
As long as the Remnant of the Roger Pirates dare to come, they will be able to ensure they come but never return.
This was without any doubt. Marshal Kong, him, Garp, and Borsalino, Sakazuki, Kuzan, the three Logia Type Admirals, plus the Navy Elite. What could the Roger Pirates possibly win with?
Even if the Roger Pirates had Rayleigh, Jabba, and many other powerful Combat Power under their command, the final result would still not change in any way.
Victory would inevitably belong to the Navy, and the Roger Pirates would be completely annihilated.
"Remnant of the Roger Pirates..."
Kong's eyes were sharp, and he said in a deep voice to the Communication Den Den Mushi: "Suspend the Execution, change the Target to annihilating the Roger Pirates!"
"Understood!"
"Understood."
"Roger Pirates, they really are terrifying opponents."
Just as the Navy was about to take Action, suddenly another of Kong's dedicated Den Den Mushi rang, and at the same time, Sengoku's Den Den Mushi also rang.
"Hmm?"
Looking at the Den Den Mushi ringing at the same time, Sengoku's heart suddenly jumped, feeling that something Major event was about to happen.
"Moshi Moshi, this is Sengoku."
Soon the Phone Call was connected, and when he heard the News coming from the Den Den Mushi, Sengoku completely lost his composure.
"What! The G1 Navy Base in the New World has been suddenly attacked by the BIGMOM Pirates! And Red Port in the rear has also been attacked by the Sea God Army led by the Fishman Jinbe!?"
"What! Mary Geoise has been directly attacked by Nicholas again, and Celestial Dragons have died! Mary Geoise has been burned for more than half by a Great Fire? Now the World Government is requesting the Navy to provide Support!?"
One after another, Sengoku's and Kong's voices sounded successively. Then, the two subconsciously looked at each other, staring blankly at each other.
It was very clear that although the News they received were different, each one was undoubtedly a Major event. And when these Things suddenly came together, it was simply about to pierce the Heavens.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 349 Burning Mary Geoise
At the same time, Sengoku and Kong, looking towards the golden Oro Jackson that was riding the wind and waves from the distance, also had complexions that grew even more grim.
To contend with a Top Pirate Crew like the Roger Pirates, whose strength is exceptionally balanced and can be called an iron wall, one can only use Combat Power of equal level to restrain them. To annihilate them, however, would require at least several times the Top-Tier Combat Power to encircle and suppress them.
If they couldn't muster several times the Combat Power for encirclement and suppression, they would be fundamentally incapable of inflicting heavy damage on them.
Even if the high-end Combat Power they brought was slightly inferior to that of the Roger Pirates, the predictable outcome would be that no matter how many Navy Soldiers there were, they would be casually dealt with by the Roger Pirates like leaves swept away by the autumn wind.
After all, in high-level battles, ordinary soldiers are always unlikely to become the key variable.
This was Sengoku's judgment, and also the judgment of the main Navy Combat Power stationed in Loguetown.
As Navy Top-Tier Combat Power who had been entangled with the Roger Pirates for a very long time, they were very clear about how troublesome those guys were.
However, currently both Holy Land Mary Geoise and the Navy's G1 Branch in the New World needed Support of Combat Power.
But for them, located in East Blue Loguetown, wanting to reach Mary Geoise in the middle of the Grand Line and the G1 Branch in the New World in a short amount of Time was undoubtedly impossible.
But Sengoku, after all, was a strategist and quickly formulated an Operation Plan. It was to have Tsuru from Marine Headquarters Marineford, which was closest to Mary Geoise, take Issho and provide Support first, followed by Admiral Kizaru Borsalino, who was the fastest, to go and provide Support.
As for Kong, Garp, and himself, they needed to resolve the Roger Pirates as quickly as possible and complete Roger's Execution. Afterwards, they would lead the Navy Fleet directly from East Blue, cross the Calm Belt, enter the Grand Line, and then, using the Gates of Justice of Justice Island, rapidly rush to Marineford and then proceed to Mary Geoise for Support.
And the others, after hearing Sengoku's arrangements, also looked towards Kong.
After all, although Sengoku, as an Admiral, had the Right to make various arrangements, in this kind of public occasion, especially with Kong, the Navy Marshal, present, this required Kong to issue an Order.
Meeting the inquiring Gaze of his Subordinate, Kong pondered for a moment.
"Follow Sengoku's arrangements. The rest of you, exert Full Power to annihilate the Roger Pirates."
"Yes!"
With Kong's Order, the Big Shots of the Navy also moved out one after another, closely following behind Kong, pressing towards the direction of Loguetown Port.
As for Garp and Sengoku, they remained on Roger's flanks. After all, Roger's previous remarks were truly heart-stirring. Who knew if someone would have designs on Roger, wanting to directly pry out the specific Position of One Piece from Roger's mouth.
After all, the Grand Line was too vast. To find a Treasure in the vast Sea was undoubtedly like searching for a needle in a haystack. But if one could directly obtain the Position of the Treasure, it would save an unknown amount of effort.
"Fufufufu, they really are terrifying Weapon, even after losing their Captain, they can still attract such attention from the Navy."
Doflamingo stepped on the Balcony, watching the Navy pressing towards the Port Position and the Pirate King's Ship that was like a King in the Sea, sinking Warship after Warship and weaving through the Gunsmoke, letting out an excited Laughter.
The sudden appearance of the Roger Pirates, even without officially taking action, had already stirred up Wind and Cloud, causing the situation in Loguetown to change, and even forcing the Navy to make Actions outside of their Plan.
This was the Deterrence and influence of the Pirate Crew belonging to the Pirate King Roger.
However.
The Navy's Attack would not stop just because the opponent was the Roger Pirates. For them, they also had their own Faith.
Bang bang—!
The many Coastal Defense Cannon deployed at the Port, aimed at the Oro Jackson, suddenly ignited and fired.
Shoo shoo—!
Hundreds of Shells streaked through the Sky in an arc, flying towards the Oro Jackson that was riding the Wind and waves.
Facing the Navy's Cannon volley, Rayleigh, standing at the Ship's Bow, only lightly lifted the sword guard with his thumb.
Then, a gigantic Slash, hundreds of meters long, suddenly flew out from the Oro Jackson, engulfing all the incoming Shells.
At the instant of being struck by the Slash, accompanied by bursts of muffled booming sounds, the Shells flying in the Sky exploded one after another.
For the Strongest on the Grand Line, Cannons no longer held much meaning.
...
Beneath the Red Line, Red Port.
Many People wearing World Government and Navy Uniform were scrambling to swim towards the direction of the Port, wanting to quickly leave the Sea and return to the Land.
But—
In the Sea behind them and in the Shadow beneath the Sea Surface.
Fish-man, each wielding a Weapon, were constantly moving through the Water at a rather fast Speed, easily catching up to them.
"Glug glug..."
Looking at the Fish-man rushing over from behind, panic involuntarily surfaced on these People's Faces. Some even directly covered their Throats in nervousness and spat out a series of Bubbles, sinking towards the depths of the Sea.
On Land, Fish-man would not be Opponents of the organized Navy and World Government armed forces, but In the Sea, even the most skilled swimmers among the Soldiers were not as agile as Fish-man. This was the suppression from racial Talent.
Relying on their innate racial Advantage, the Fish-man quickly ended the Battle of Red Port and rapidly controlled the entire Red Port.
On the Red Line, the Place where the Celestial Dragons resided.
Due to the Celestial Dragons' demands on Slaves, this Place undoubtedly became the hardest-hit area of the Slave Riot.
"Burn! Burn! Turn this filthy Place into Ashes!"
"Hahaha! Let these guys feel our pain!"
"Everyone be careful, the Celestial Dragons' lackeys are coming!"
"What are you afraid of! Anyway, I've long since lived enough, kill one and it's enough, kill two and it's a sure profit!"
Flickering Firelight reflected gaunt and ferocious Faces. Their Manner like Evil Ghosts from Hell made the World Government personnel standing opposite them somewhat hesitant.
After all, their primary objective now was to ensure the safety of the Celestial Dragons. As for the Slave Riot problem, it was not considered a major problem. Once the trouble at Pangaea Castle was resolved, they could easily eliminate these guys who dared to bite back at their Master at any Time.
"Lord, should we attack them?" a Holy Land Guard asked hesitantly.
"Forget it, allocate some People to stop them, others follow me to rescue the Celestial Dragons first!"
Looking at the Celestial Dragons' residential area where the Fire was getting bigger and bigger, this World Government official decisively said.
After all, those Celestial Dragons who had Enjoyed themselves for years might be out of breath after running two steps, let alone expect them to escape from the Fire by themselves.
Although each Celestial Dragon family had a certain number of Guards, most of those Guards were also Mortal Body, and once trapped in the Fire, they would have no way to escape.
On the other end of the Fire, Karas, looking at the Slaves behind him and Tiger, who was becoming somewhat uncomfortable due to the scorching Flame, spoke.
"Then Mr. Tiger, you take them to the Bubble Cable Car Port and begin evacuation."
Obviously, Tiger's Strength was very strong, but as a Fish-man, he could exert even greater Strength in the Water. However, in this scorching environment, it was estimated that he could not even exert 50% of his Strength. Continuing to stay here would only be a Hindrance.
And Tiger was obviously very clear about this point as well. After nodding to Karas, he took a group of Slaves and walked towards the Position of the Bubble Cable Car Port.
And when Tiger left, Karas also saw that the little girl riding on the back of Tiger's neck looked at him with eyes full of worry.
"Alright, now there's no burden, then it's time to cause a big scene, Karas."
As Karas's Words fell, hundreds upon thousands of Crows began to appear around him, constantly circling. As Karas's hand touched the Flame, all the Crows connected to him ignited with Flame, turning into Fire Crow.
"Fire Crow City Burning!"
Feeling the severe pain coming from his body, Karas gritted his teeth and roared in a low voice.
On this day, Mary Geoise encountered an unprecedented Fire. Flames were burning everywhere, and even in Sabaody Archipelago, the Firelight that dyed half the Sky red could be seen.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 350: The Air Suddenly Became Very Quiet
Pangaea Castle, Power Hall.
"Are we really going to let those two guys cause such a ruckus?"
The scarred Five Elders spoke.
"It's alright, since Lord has spoken, it means everything is still under control."
The plump man with the cane and small round hat said calmly.
"It's truly frustrating, being directly attacked at our doorstep and being unable to do anything."
The Bald Gorosei gently stroked the Treasure Sword in his hand, as if to soothe his restless Killing Intent.
"Creak—"
Just then, the sound of a door opening suddenly echoed. Under the Five Elders' gazes, a figure wearing a Celestial Dragons uniform but without a Celestial Dragon Mask entered.
Several others dressed identically followed behind him. One, carrying a Black Sword on his back, looked towards the Bald Gorosei who was gently stroking his Treasure Sword. The sharp gazes, unique to Swordsman, clashed in the Sky.
If Nicholas were here, he would definitely recognize this man staring at the Bald Gorosei as an Acquaintance.
"Everyone, leave the rest to us."
The leading Man said, neither humble nor arrogant.
"While your Strength is considerable, stopping those two is likely manageable. However, eliminating them is a different matter entirely."
Among the Five Elders, the Man with Blonde Hair and a beard addressed the group.
"That's not something you need to worry about."
After saying this, the Man and the others behind him all produced Masks and put them on.
Then, one of them at the back of the group directly opened a door in the Air.
Soon, these individuals filed in. As the door closed, the Air returned to its previous state, as if nothing had occurred.
Simultaneously, on the Square that had become a living hell, an Air Door suddenly appeared, pushed open from within.
A Man wearing a Protective Suit identical to those of the Celestial Dragons, and an abstract '7' Mask on his face, burst out of the Air Door.
Immediately after him, another Figure burst out in close pursuit.
That Person was dressed almost identically.
Furthermore, that Person also wore a Mask, though the abstract pattern on it was a '6'.
While the Masks resembled those of CP0, it was clear these individuals were entirely different.
"This is not a Place for your insolence!"
With a roar from Masked Man No. 6, he lunged towards Nicholas's Position, grabbing out. Almost instantly, his Arm muscles bulged, and his Palm transformed into the Claws of a Bird of Prey, coated in Armament Haki.
However, Nicholas's Figure vanished almost Instantly.
"Oh, yo, that's quite unsportsmanlike!"
"What!"
Seeing Nicholas reappear, now standing on his Claws, Masked Man No. 6 exclaimed in disbelief.
"Great Rock Snake!"
With a cold shout, the stone slabs and Rocks beneath Nicholas instantly rose up, transforming into a Rock Python that coiled around him.
"Crush him! Great Rock Snake!"
With another loud shout, the Man wearing Mask No. 9 stretched out his Palm and clenched it tightly.
And with his Action, the Giant Python made of Rock began to crush the entangled Nicholas. Driven by immense Power, Nicholas's Figure vanished Instantly.
"Air Door Fruit!? Rock Rock Fruit, no, the Rock Rock Fruit should have been eaten by Doflamingo's subordinate Pica. So, this one must be another Fruit, and a Zoan Type. I wonder if it's a Mythical Zoan or an Ancient Zoan…"
Nicholas, reappearing at a distance, had analyzed a considerable amount of Intelligence in that brief moment. However, his Attention was drawn more to the Air Door that remained open in the Square.
Through his Observation Haki, he could sense several more Auras inside. He'd wondered about that strange feeling earlier; it turned out to be the Ability of the Air Door Fruit.
So, Bruno's Air Door Fruit from before is in these guys' hands?
Lost in thought, Nicholas directly raised his hand and unleashed a Thunderclap, intending to blast apart the stone Snake pursuing him with Lightning.
Nicholas wasn't at all surprised by these suddenly appearing People and their bizarre Devil Fruit Abilities.
After all, this Place could be considered the center of Power in the entire Pirate World. If they didn't have some trump cards, they'd probably have been overthrown countless times already.
Nicholas's Thunderclap Instantly shattered the stone Snake, then surged towards Masked Man No. 9 behind it.
Masked Man No. 9 looked up at the terrifying Thunderclap hurtling directly towards him.
The dazzling Radiance arrived first, reflecting off his Mask. Through the mask's holes, one could see no hint of panic in his Eyes.
"Lightning Rod!"
But before the Lightning struck, a colossal Lightning Rod abruptly materialized in front of Masked Man No. 9. It neutralized Nicholas's Lightning, then, in the blink of an eye, the massive Lightning Rod transformed into a storm of Iron Sand filling the Sky.
This is—
Another Devil Fruit Ability User? No, it's the Ability of Number 9.
Dorag, observing secretly from the side, revealed a flicker of surprise in his Eyes.
Clearly, three Ability Users had appeared in just a few seconds, demonstrating the profound Foundation of the World Government.
Furthermore, judging by their attire, they were clearly not CP0. This signified a hidden force belonging to the Celestial Dragons.
Only the Celestial Dragons, who stood above the Giant World Government, possessed the resources to gather so many Devil Fruits.
"Iron Sand Barrier!"
Just then, the cold hum of Masked Man No. 9 echoed in the Sky.
Then, a large quantity of Iron Sand swirled in the Sky, rapidly forming an Iron Sand Cloud that loomed over Nicholas's head.
Seeing the sudden appearance of the Iron Sand Cloud, Nicholas fell into Silence.
Is this seriously not Rosha reincarnated into the Pirate World from next door?
However.
It's probably because they lack storage scrolls and iron underfoot at the moment. Strictly speaking, this Iron Sand Cloud hardly qualifies as an Iron Sand Barrier.
Naturally, the Person who used the Iron Sand Barrier was aware of this limitation.
But even the most skilled craftsman can't work without materials.
"Lord, we've arrived."
Just then, hundreds of Slaves suddenly ran in from the distance. These Slaves were all pushing Carts and carrying Large Cloth Bags on their backs. One could see that the Things being pushed in the Carts were all black Iron Sand.
"Perfect timing."
Masked Man No. 9, controlling the Iron Sand, used his Ability to manipulate all the newly delivered Iron Sand.
"This is the true Iron Sand Barrier!"
With the influx of a large amount of Iron Sand, not only did the Iron Sand Cloud expand in size, but Iron Spikes also continuously extended and spread from within, reaching towards Nicholas below.
"This…"
Watching the Iron Sand continuously spreading towards him, Nicholas fell into a brief Silence.
Then, his Right Hand, glowing with Lightning Light, unhesitatingly reached out towards the approaching Iron Sand Spikes.
"Lightning Metallurgy!"
As Lightning Light flared, the Air suddenly became very quiet.
Staring at the Iron Sand Barrier, now smelted into a large iron lump by the high temperature Lightning, Masked Man No. 9's Gaze became somewhat blank. This development was not what he had anticipated.
(End of Chapter)