Chapter 361: The Overpowered Roger Pirates
Meanwhile, on the other side in Loguetown, a major battle was also unfolding.
"Six Powers: Crushing Fist!"
Kong's thick, blackened knuckles, covered in Armament Haki, clenched tightly.
Wielding explosive power, he smashed fiercely towards Rayleigh, who was close at hand.
As Kong threw the punch, a piercing sonic boom suddenly erupted in the air.
The speed and power of this punch were fully displayed.
Facing the attack from the Fleet Admiral, Rayleigh naturally wouldn't be careless.
A red light flickered in Rayleigh's eyes, clearly indicating his Observation Haki was fully active.
Simultaneously, his footwork was not slow in the least.
He took a direct step back, narrowly avoiding the oncoming iron fist.
Immediately, his wrist flipped, bringing his longsword slashing upwards towards Kong, whose defenses were wide open.
However, Kong, having battled across the seas as Fleet Admiral for decades and faced countless opponents, possessed incredibly rich combat awareness.
Almost at the same moment Rayleigh swung his sword, Kong's Armament Haki-covered right foot had already lifted, stomping down towards the incoming blade.
Their respective attacks met in mid-air.
But before the right foot and the longsword even touched, the Conqueror's Haki enveloping each clashed first in mid-air.
The collision of that world-dominating power kicked up a surging shockwave between the two.
Streaks of black and red lightning sparked forth, spreading like lightning snakes through the air.
The sheer aftershock of the collision between the two forces directly demolished the surrounding buildings, turning them into rubble.
Instantly, the ordinary Marine soldiers, lower-ranking officers, and the large crowd of onlookers who had come to witness Roger's execution all rolled their eyes back and fainted on the spot.
"This level of Conqueror's Haki... truly worthy of being called Rayleigh, the Right Hand of the Pirate King."
Kong's expression was extremely serious.
Especially after clashing personally, he deeply understood the strength of Rayleigh's Conqueror's Haki.
This man was practically no weaker than Roger.
The clash of Conqueror's Haki between Rayleigh and Kong clearly attracted attention from the execution platform as well.
Sengoku's gaze, mixed with complex emotions, passed through building after building, landing on Rayleigh's location.
His gaze then shifted to Roger, even more complicated.
Why did such powerful individuals have to become pirates? Couldn't they become Marines?
Although the World Government was already very corrupt, couldn't they change it from within after becoming Marines?
Beside them, Kong was equally somewhat astonished internally.
Having lived for so long, he had seen far too many geniuses and monsters.
Just within the Marines, there were Sengoku and Garp – which of them wasn't a powerhouse? And Zephyr, Tsuru, as well as Borsalino and Sakazuki.
"Hm?!"
The foot Kong was stomping down with was suddenly forced upwards by three points.
This meant he had fallen slightly behind in the contest of Conqueror's Haki against Rayleigh.
Kong couldn't help but frown slightly, a grave look hidden in his eyes.
Honestly—
He hadn't previously thought Rayleigh and the others could rescue Roger right under the Marines' noses.
But now, he had actually lost ground in a clash of Conqueror's Haki with Rayleigh.
This unexpected result made him raise his assessment of the threat level posed by the remnants of the Roger Pirates yet again.
"A slightly stronger Conqueror's Haki doesn't necessarily decide the outcome of a battle!"
Kong's emotions weren't significantly affected.
There were far too many factors that could influence the result of a battle; otherwise, where would all the victories of the weak against the strong come from?
As the contest of Conqueror's Haki concluded, the two briefly separated.
The moment they separated, Rayleigh pressed the advantage, thrusting his longsword directly towards Kong's face—
Clang—!
Sparks flew.
Kong had actually blocked the tip of Rayleigh's sword with his arm, parrying the attack at a critical moment.
However—
Almost instantly, the longsword in Rayleigh's hand abruptly changed techniques.
Countless sword shadows slashed towards Kong from all directions.
Clang clang clang...!
Amidst the dense ringing of metal on metal, Kong's body shot backward like an arrow loosed from a bowstring.
The direction he flew was precisely towards the central avenue.
Rumble rumble—
Kong's body smashed through building after building, finally landing heavily in front of Sengoku and Garp.
"..."
Seeing Kong suddenly knocked flying towards them, everyone present, including Roger, showed expressions of astonishment.
Roger knew how strong Rayleigh was, but suppressing old Kong this quickly? Roger couldn't quite figure it out.
It felt a bit exaggerated.
Sengoku's face was similarly grave.
Although Kong was getting old, he had fought Rayleigh before too; it wasn't this overwhelming.
After the rumbling sound of collapsing buildings faded, the scene became incredibly quiet.
"Cough cough, Sengoku, why don't you go check? Don't let Fleet Admiral Kong die, he still owes me a week's worth of meals..."
Hearing Garp's words, the black lines on Sengoku's head multiplied.
However, he didn't bother arguing with Garp at this moment.
Instead, his face grew serious as he looked towards other parts of Loguetown, where he also sensed powerful auras.
It seemed this group from the Roger Pirates had received some kind of epic buff.
"Garp, you brat, I'll deal with you when I get back."
From within the ruins, Kong's figure directly pushed aside the debris and flew out.
Before his words even finished echoing, Kong's body began to change.
His already muscular physique expanded visibly by a size.
His hair, originally somewhat grayed by age, actually turned black again.
"The Marines' Life Return..."
Watching Kong's transformation, Rayleigh gripped his longsword and muttered to himself.
He had originally intended to use the surge in strength for a quick offensive to end the battle swiftly.
But he hadn't expected Kong, this Fleet Admiral of the World Government Marines, to be so tenacious.
However, feeling the power welling up within his own body, they were not without a chance of victory.
Since that was the case, Rayleigh decided to see just how long this Fleet Admiral could hold out against him!
Screech—
Armament Haki once again coated the blade of his longsword, turning it into a Black Blade, and black-red arcs of lightning began to flash along its surface.
Since he decided on a swift battle, his first move would be Conqueror's Haki Infusion!!!
Kong similarly raised his hands, black-red arcs of lightning flickering and leaping across his pair of iron fists.
This was—
Conqueror's Haki Infusion!
Rayleigh's expression was calm, unsurprised.
It would be strange if this Fleet Admiral, who possessed Conqueror's Haki, didn't know Conqueror's Haki Infusion.
After all, possessing Conqueror's Haki didn't necessarily mean mastering the advanced technique of Conqueror's Haki Infusion, but top-tier powerhouses who possessed Conqueror's Haki would definitely master this advanced technique.
After facing off across the long street for a few seconds, it was Kong who initiated the attack again.
"Super Destruction Fist!"
The iron fist, wrapped in black-red lightning, propelled by Kong's Shave.
Was so fast it reached Rayleigh's face almost instantly.
But Rayleigh was already prepared, directly raising his longsword horizontally to block Kong's attack.
Accompanied by a roar, immense impact force transmitted from the sword blade.
Looking at the slightly bending blade, Rayleigh narrowed his eyes slightly.
This level of attack intensity...
Even one of the 21 Great Grade Swords would probably be shattered by a single punch if not covered in Armament Haki.
While everyone was focused on the battle situations in various parts of Loguetown, in an unnoticed corner, a figure had quietly crept close to the execution platform.
"This Great Me is actually faster than that Shanks guy, ahahaha."
End of Chapter
Chapter 362: Heavy Damage
Pangaea Castle, King's Hall.
A tall and slender Figure stood silently before the empty Throne. A pair of Eyes with multiple Irises gazed at the twenty rusty Weapons thrust into the Ground before the Throne.
King's Hall was silent and soundless, as if sealed by dust for a hundred years.
At the highest point of the High Platform of stairs, the Throne stood alone. The Throne's backrest was shaped like a Sword, pointing straight towards the Sky, and bearing the Logo of the World Government.
This is an empty Throne.
It represents the ideal of equality among Kingdoms and Races, proposed by the Twenty Kings eight hundred years ago when they established the World Government. It also embodies the oath that these Kings would never become dictators.
As for the Weapons at the lowest level, some were as rusty as the twenty at the top, others were slightly worn, and some still gleamed with a chilling light. Among them, one could even spot the Sea God Trident, a Weapon used only by the Fish-Man Island royal family.
These Weapons represent the Weapons thrust into the Ground by the Kings under the World Government when they swore allegiance to the World Government.
This is an empty Throne that no one can sit on.
And that tall Figure, wearing a Crown and draped in a floor-length Robe, after gazing at the 20 Weapons in front of the Throne for a moment, slowly sat upon the Throne.
It seemed that this Throne had never been empty, and she was the Master of this Throne from beginning to end.
The Figure sitting on the empty Throne, just sat there quietly, silently gazing at the 20 rusty Weapons in front of her, as if recalling the former Masters of these Weapons.
It seemed that she had finally finished recalling.
The Figure on the Throne raised her Right Hand. The slight rustle of her sleeve was distinctly audible in the silent King's Hall.
As that Right Hand was raised, the twenty Weapons stuck in front of the Throne began to tremble slightly, as if being awakened.
Finally, a Western Sword flew up from the 20 rusty Weapons and landed in the hands of that Figure.
As the Western Sword settled in her hand, the rust that had coated the Sword Blade began to flake away, revealing its form: a magnificent Sword Hilt and a chillingly sharp Sword Blade.
The Figure silently used her Finger to gently stroke this Weapon that had hardly been stained with Blood for almost eight hundred years.
Then—
She turned her Gaze somewhere.
Her Gaze seemed to pierce through all obstacles, landing directly on Nicholas.
Clang!!!
Nicholas and Fujitora are constantly fighting.
Violent Energy erupted from the point where their Sword Blades clashed, sweeping outwards in an unrestrained wave.
Countless small stones were sent flying, but in an instant they were pressed onto the Ground by an invisible Gravity and crushed into powder.
"Hell Journey."
Fujitora's Eyes slightly widened, and immense Gravity instantly pressed down on Nicholas's surroundings.
Crack, crack—
The Ground under Nicholas's Foot could not withstand the Gravity Suppression, first it cracked and then suddenly began to sink.
Swoosh!
And at this moment, a sharp Tempest Kick went directly towards Nicholas, obviously intending to take advantage of Nicholas being suppressed by Gravity to launch a sneak attack.
However—
As soon as the Tempest Kick entered within three meters of Nicholas, it could no longer advance, and then under the immense Gravity, it visibly disappeared.
Fujitora frowned. He had clearly applied Gravity to Nicholas's Body, but Nicholas didn't seem affected at all. Furthermore, the Ground beneath Nicholas's Feet hadn't cracked and sunk like the surrounding area.
This means that it is very likely that Nicholas and even a certain area around him were not controlled by Gravity.
Nicholas, have you already become this powerful?
Fujitora couldn't help but recall their first meeting. Nicholas had been strong then, but nothing like the unfathomable Abyss he was now, his Extent of Power completely beyond comprehension.
"Sorry, Issho. You should rest for a while."
Nicholas didn't speak, yet his voice echoed in Fujitora's ears. As the voice faded, the Gravity field around Nicholas seemed to vanish. Then, with a sudden burst of Strength, Nicholas sent Fujitora flying with a single Sword Strike.
Fujitora was caught off guard and his Body suddenly flew backwards like a Shell.
Meanwhile.
As Nicholas prepared to act again, a terrifying Wave of Energy suddenly Burst from Pangaea Castle.
"Hmm?!"
Fujitora, Tsuru, and the CP0 Elites and Celestial Dragons Squad all looked up, their Complexions shifting abruptly.
Then they saw a white light appear almost out of thin air, and instantly fly towards Nicholas.
Faced with the sudden Attack, Nicholas's Pupil shrank sharply, and then he immediately Elementized, wanting to dodge this Strike, just as he completed Elementalization…
Squelch!
Blood splattered.
Nicholas's waist and abdomen were instantly ripped open by the terrifying Attack, as if some monstrous Terror had taken a massive bite out of his side.
"…"
Suddenly suffering a heavy Strike, Nicholas groaned, and did not check his Injury immediately, but raised his Eyes to look towards Pangaea Castle, as if wanting to see something.
"Nicholas."
Dorag also instantly appeared at Nicholas's Side and supported Nicholas, but was immediately startled by Nicholas's Injury.
"You…!!!"
Nicholas, who is so strong, actually suffered such a serious Injury?
"Get out of here!"
Nicholas said in a deep voice, obviously having suffered heavy damage, he could not continue to stay in such a dangerous Place as Mary Geoise.
If they stayed any longer, they might not escape.
Hearing Nicholas's Words, a Gale suddenly swept through the entire Holy Land. The unexpected Hurricane-force Wind sent many Holy Land Guards staggering.
By the time the Gale subsided, Nicholas and Dorag were already gone.
"Damn it, he got away!"
"Hehe, lucky they were fast!"
…
Surveying the devastation of Social Square, the Holy Land Guard and CP0 agents spoke through gritted teeth.
"You have the nerve to speak? You were utterly routed by just two people! Utterly disgraceful, you bunch of useless fools!"
The Assassin Master wearing a Skull Mask glanced at Pangaea Castle, his Complexion gloomy, obviously he knew that Lord had taken Action.
"Is this the Foundation of the World Government and Celestial Dragons…"
Fujitora murmured to himself. He had seen the Attack, not through Observation Haki, but with his own Eyes, just like the Things he used to see before he blinded himself.
Far from Pangaea Castle, hidden in the dense canopy of a Large Tree…
A small Man, dressed in a checkered vest and Top Hat, sporting a small Beard and rosy cheeks, stared in stunned amazement at the chaotic Social Square.
And in his Right Hand, he was holding a Camera.
Thinking of the Image he had just photographed, the Man's Body trembled excitedly.
One could only imagine the tremors these Photos would send through the World.
"Hmm?"
Back in Pangaea Castle, the Existence on the Throne murmured in surprise, seemingly astonished that Nicholas had survived his Strike.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 363: The Correct Way to Use a Gunner
"You Pirates should all die!"
Looking at Red Hair, Jabba, and the others before him, Akainu's eyes flashed with scorching Killing Intent. Executing Roger might make the Pirates on the Grand Line panic, but it wouldn't be enough to make those greedy Sea hyenas give up their Thoughts of Plunder. After all, being a Pirate was truly a cost-free business, or perhaps there was a Asset, but it was only their own Life.
However, if the entire Pirate King's team was wiped out, then this bloody lesson would make many people who wanted to go to Sea hesitate. After all, even the Pirate King's team was eliminated by the Navy, so what were they worth?
Therefore, harboring the idea of eliminating all these Roger Remnant, Akainu unhesitatingly launched a Great Eruption.
The giant Magma Fist, carrying ultra-high temperatures, burned away the Stalls on the Street along the way, and then flew towards Shanks.
The terrifying Magma giant Fist had not yet arrived, but the scorching high temperature had already swept over them. Under the terrifying high temperature, even people's Fur was somewhat curled.
Watching the amazingly powerful Great Eruption coming head-on.
Shanks' Complexion turned serious, and then he took a step forward, wielding his Long Sword and making a Slash Action.
And at the moment of wielding his Sword, he released Armament Haki. The originally cold Blade Edge instantly turned pitch black, and the Armament Color patterns wrapped around it made it even more profound.
God Avoidance!
Along with Shanks' charge-up, Energy turned into surging Ripples, coiling around the Long Sword in Shanks' hand.
A Slash was unleashed.
The Slash Wave, drawn by the momentum, flew out in an instant, and rapidly expanded into a Slash more than fifty meters long in mid-Air.
Judging from the Power alone, it was almost comparable to Akainu's Great Eruption.
The giant Fist composed of Magma and the solidified Flying Slash collided fiercely in mid-Air.
Boom!
Along with a loud noise.
The Slash disappeared, and the Magma giant Fist also turned into a Magma Rain, scattering on the surrounding Architecture and the Ground.
At this moment, feeling the Aura emanating from Shanks and the others opposite him, Akainu keenly realized the Reason why the Great Eruption was blocked. It wasn't that he was too weak, but that the opponent's Strength was strong, which made his expression suddenly as cold as midwinter.
Shanks maintained his Sword-drawing posture, while Nozdon gently stretched out his large hand and pressed it on Shanks' Shoulder, smiling slightly:
"Shanks, leave this Place to us, you continue to advance."
"But, Nozdon..."
Shanks' Words were interrupted before he could finish speaking.
"Shanks, although it is difficult for us to eliminate this Logia Type Weapon, it is still no problem to hold him back."
Fishman Sanbel, who was also quite burly, also spoke.
It can be said that among Logia Type, Magma Fruit like Akainu's is very strong, and even a bit unsolvable when facing team battles.
Because he can unscrupulously unleash large-scale Elementalization Attacks, and Logia Type makes him even more difficult to kill, even if one has mastered Armament Haki.
Powerful Attack, outstanding Life-saving Ability, this is the Advantage of Logia Type.
However, Nozdon and Sanbel, whose Strength has been Improved, obviously have the confidence to block Akainu for a while.
Moreover, they don't necessarily have to fight the other side to the Outcome, as long as they rescue Roger, they will retreat immediately.
Hearing Nozdon and Sanbel's Words, Akainu's Complexion instantly turned cold.
His Magma Fruit is known as the Fruit with the highest Explosive Power and Attack Power, but now those two guys actually said they want to hold him back, and it sounded like they were full of confidence.
Of course,
After all, the opponent is a Crew member of the Pirate King, and he had also dealt with them under Garp's leadership, but who was he compared to at that time? At the very least, it was Rayleigh or Jabba, but now Nozdon and Sanbel, these two guys, actually said they could join forces to hold him back.
Doesn't this mean that Jabba doesn't intend to fight him?
And Shanks and Jabba were rushing towards the Execution Platform at full speed.
"Don't move, Akainu..."
Watching Shanks and Jabba running towards the Execution Platform, Akainu subconsciously wanted to attack, but before he could attack, he felt a feeling like a thorn in his back locking onto him, and at the same time, he heard the Sound of Peterum, the Sniper of the Roger Pirates.
Peterum stood in the distance, smiling and looking at Akainu, whose expression had become extremely cold. He held a Flintlock Gun that had been carefully calibrated and modified, and aimed the muzzle at Akainu, whose Fist was already faintly turning into Magma.
For Logia Type, ordinary Gunners, no matter how many there are, it is difficult to pose a Threat to them, especially Akainu. After all, ordinary Lead Bullet cannot cause any Damage to his Elementalization Form, and even the fired Lead Bullet will be melted by the high temperature attached to the Magma when it touches the Elementalization Body.
However, once the Lead Bullet can be wrapped with Armament Color, or if the original Lead Bullet is replaced with carefully polished Sea Stone Bullet, then it will be quite tricky for Elementalization.
Just like Akainu's Magma Fruit, once a Bullet shot into it is made of Sea Stone and wrapped with Armament Haki, then the Threat is very great.
After all, as long as the opponent shoots the Sea Stone Bullet covered with Armament Color into the Elementalization Magma, without even shooting through it.
Then it will be a very troublesome Thing for Logia Type, because it means you can no longer reverse that Place of Elementalization back to the Body State.
Otherwise, once Elementalization is lifted and the Sea Stone remains in the Ability User's Body, that Feel is unimaginable.
Moreover, even if you can control the Magma flow to expel the Bullet from your Body, it takes Time, and in Battle, unless the opponent is an idiot, they would watch you remove the debuff with their own Eyes.
Of course, all of this is on the premise that the Bullet can hit the opponent. If it is a one-on-one situation, facing a Strongest Gunner will be very embarrassing, but if it is a coordinated Attack from the side, then the Gunner is quite deadly.
Gun God Woodlow: Not a crime of Battle, but Heaven wants me dead!
Almost instantly, Akainu moved, and Fishman Sanbel and Nozdon also moved.
Bang...!
Peterum's Eyes, with Red Light flickering, locked onto Akainu and pulled the Trigger.
The muzzle Flame erupted.
The Gunsmoke that spread out was dispersed by the Bullet that flew out, and it even produced a sonic boom with a whoosh.
"Hmm?"
Akainu frowned. Under the Perception of Observation Haki, he sensed danger.
Then, relying on his high-level Observation Haki Perception, he made a response in just an instant. Before the Lead Bullet reached his Body, Akainu actively opened a large Hole in the Body part that was about to be hit, allowing the Lead Bullet covered with Armament Color to pass through.
Obviously, he was unwilling to gamble on whether the Armament Color covered was ordinary Lead Bullet or Sea Stone Bullet.
Unfortunately, how could the Weapon who could be a Crew member of the Pirate King and follow Roger through one difficulty after another to finally reach the Final Island be Ordinary People.
Almost immediately after the first gunshot, the second gunshot rang out at the same Time.
Although Peterum did not take Potent Drug, as a top Sniper in this kind of support situation, his Threat even exceeded Rayleigh and Jabba!
Therefore, facing Peterum's gunfire even formed a Scene where Akainu was briefly suppressed on the surface.
As Akainu diverted most of his Energy to deal with Peterum's Attack.
How could Nozdon and Sanbel miss this good opportunity? After all, everyone is not doing some one-on-one Duel, let alone facing the Navy, everyone just goes together!
"Fish-Man Karate·Ten Thousand Tile True Fist!"
"Mountain Splitter!"
The two's Attacks arrived in front of Akainu almost simultaneously.
"Great Erupt..."
Bang!
Akainu was about to attack, but was interrupted by Peterum's spellcasting from a distance.
Then Nozdon and Sanbel's Attacks almost simultaneously hit Akainu's Body.
Bang bang...!
Along with the huge impact, Akainu's Figure was directly sent flying by the joint Attack of the two.
The Air Wave that was set off rolled up a large amount of Dust Cloud.
"Vice Admiral Akainu!"
The Marines who witnessed the Scene of Akainu being sent flying were all shocked.
(End of chapter)
Chapter 364: Ah, I've Thought It Through Clearly
And just then, a familiar voice came from not far from the execution platform.
"Captain, I'm here to save you!!!"
The shout, echoing throughout Loguetown's plaza, attracted the attention of many.
"Fuffuffuffuffuffu, truly a pirate crew teeming with monsters. They actually broke through the Marines' iron-wall defense. But I wonder if they can break through Sengoku and Garp. This execution is getting more and more interesting."
Doflamingo stood on the balcony, his expression filled with excitement.
Originally, he thought the Roger Pirates were strong, but the Marines' forces were stronger.
He just hadn't expected those guys from the Roger Pirates to be practically overpowered, actually breaking through to the front of the execution platform.
"Puru~ Puru~"
Doflamingo suddenly turned his head towards the table in the room, where a Transponder Snail was ringing continuously.
"This is Doflamingo."
Reaching out with strings to snag the Transponder Snail and pull it to his hand, Doflamingo answered the call while watching Shanks and the others appear near the execution platform after breaking through the defenses.
In his view, nothing was more important than watching the Roger Pirates clash with the Marines right now.
After Doflamingo spoke, he heard a panicked, even somewhat terrified voice from the other end of the Transponder Snail: "Doffy, bad news!!!"
...
"Hm!?"
With Shanks' appearance, Hawkeye's previously indifferent expression instantly vanished, replaced by a hint of fighting spirit.
His eyes, sharp as a falcon's, stared intently at Shanks.
He sensed that this man's swordsmanship was very strong!
As his voice fell, Shanks leaped directly into the air, swinging the longsword in his hand, poised to attack Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Marine Hero Garp.
This completely unexpected scene left even Sengoku, known for his calm thinking, somewhat surprised.
Was this kid from the Roger Pirates really that fierce?
Did he not know who he was about to face?
One Marine Admiral, and another who, although nominally a Vice Admiral, could obtain the rank of Admiral as easily as going to the restroom.
Facing two top-tier Marine combatants, yet having the courage to attack first? That was quite outrageous.
"Captain, you look rather pathetic."
"Jabba!"
Hearing Jabba's somewhat teasing words, Roger felt a bit helpless.
These guys, one after another.
Almost simultaneously with his words, Jabba had already launched his attack first.
After all, he was the Left Hand of the Pirate King!
How could he let a junior charge ahead!
But Sengoku and Garp's combat experience was incredibly rich; they reacted almost instantly.
Garp vanished from the front of the execution platform in a flash.
When he reappeared, he was already above Jabba.
Then, with an iron fist, Jabba, who hastily blocked, was instantly smashed down onto the plaza in front of the execution platform, kicking up a large cloud of dust.
A cold glint flashed behind Sengoku's glasses.
His entire body suddenly erupted in golden light, rapidly transforming into a giant golden Buddha statue at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Zoan Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Type: Great Buddha Model.
Bathed in golden Buddha light, Sengoku seemed truly like a Buddha manifested in the world, exuding a terrifying aura.
"Is this the strength of Marine Admiral, Sengoku the Strategist?"
Shanks looked with surprise at the giant golden Buddha on the execution platform emitting a terrifying aura.
He tightened his grip on his sword.
"Divine Departure!"
At this moment, Shanks finally unleashed the complete Divine Departure, striking fiercely towards Sengoku.
Facing the world-renowned Marine Admiral, this straw-hatted youth swung his sword without the slightest fear.
"Brat, this isn't a place for you to cause trouble!"
Accompanied by Sengoku's voice, the giant golden Buddha raised its right hand towards the oncoming slash.
Oom—
A sound like Buddhist chants seemed to reverberate in the air.
The palm of the golden Buddha was suddenly enveloped in a ball of brilliant white light.
Then, in an instant, a terrifying shockwave erupted forth, directly meeting Shanks' slash.
Despite knowing Sengoku's abilities and even his strength, the sword in Shanks' hand still pressed forward relentlessly towards Sengoku.
After all, the man about to be executed was like a father to them!
The moment the blade touched the shockwave, Shanks felt an irresistibly terrifying impact force.
To outsiders.
It appeared as Sengoku stood tall and unmoving on the execution platform, the shockwave erupting from the golden Buddha's palm heavily bombarding Shanks' body.
"Waah!"
Shanks' body was enveloped by the shockwave.
He tilted his head back and spat out a large mouthful of blood, then his entire body was directly blasted away by the shockwave.
"Shanks!!!"
Buggy, who had snuck near the execution platform and remained hidden, finally couldn't help but cry out when he saw Shanks blown away.
Sengoku coldly watched Shanks being sent flying.
Although this brat was strong, he was still no match for him in his prime.
But the moment he blasted Shanks away, Buggy unhesitatingly reached out and grabbed the steel frame beneath the execution platform.
Righteous Liberation!
Amidst Buggy's loud shout, the entire steel frame beneath the execution platform instantly shattered into pieces.
Almost simultaneously, Buggy was spotted by a nearby Marine Vice Admiral and immediately chased, fleeing in panic.
Creak creak—
The shattered execution platform simply couldn't bear the weight of Sengoku's giant form and began to rapidly collapse.
"Hm?"
Sengoku looked down at the destroyed execution platform, his expression turning somewhat ugly for a moment.
On the execution platform.
Watching Jabba, who had been knocked away by Garp, stand up leaning on his twin axes, still smiling; Shanks, blasted away spitting blood; Buggy, being chased frantically by a Vice Admiral; and the familiar auras spreading throughout Loguetown, Roger fell into silence.
At this moment, he seemed to somewhat understand Nicholas's thoughts.
Fate? To hell with fate!
Did he really have to wait decades for some inexplicable child of destiny to arrive!
He had the best navigator, the best first mate, the best shipwright, the best cook, the best doctor, the best musician, the best archaeologist... hmm... cross that last one out.
Since he could find the final island with these companions, couldn't he accomplish that seemingly impossible goal again!?
Just as Sengoku and Garp were about to continue their attack, an incredibly terrifying aura suddenly erupted from the execution platform.
Immense Conqueror's Haki instantly blanketed the entire town of Loguetown!
The moment this Conqueror's Haki washed over them, everyone in Loguetown, whether fighting or watching coldly, felt a sudden tightness in their chests.
"Roger, you...!"
Sengoku reacted the fastest, looking incredulously at Roger, who sat cross-legged with his head lowered.
Sengoku quickly spoke in a grave tone, "Roger, think carefully about the consequences if you act now..."
As for carrying out Roger's execution? The executioners had all been knocked out by the Conqueror's Haki.
How could they proceed?
"Ah, I've thought it through clearly!"
Roger raised his head towards Sengoku, flashing his signature smile.
End of Chapter
Chapter 365 Toilet King
A place far from the Red Line.
A giant Bird of Prey flew in the Sky. The Bird of Prey flew while looking back at the two people on its back.
"Nicholas, are you alright?" Dorag couldn't help but ask, looking at Nicholas's serious Injury.
"It's not a big problem. By the way, what about the others?"
"Don't worry, they basically evacuated safely, but some Slaves didn't evacuate..."
"I see."
Nicholas had been mentally prepared for this result. After all, after such a long period of torment in Holy Land Mary Geoise, many people were already exhausted. With their Physical Prowess, there was no way for them to escape.
But compared to the inhuman Life in Mary Geoise, perhaps Death is a kind of relief.
Afterwards, after shaking off the Thought in his mind, Nicholas lowered his head to look at the Injury on his waist and abdomen. At this time, although he had used Life Return and Pure Gold to control the Injury.
But it still looked a bit horrifying. Through the missing part, you could directly see the Internal Organs inside, and even part of the Lumbar Vertebrae.
It can be said that if Nicholas hadn't used the Electromagnetic Field to deflect that Strike at the critical moment, he might have already been split in two.
Looking at such a tragic Injury, Nicholas couldn't help but frown.
This was the first time he had suffered such a serious Injury. It can be said that this was only Nicholas who possessed Pure Gold. If other people suffered such a terrifying Injury, they would have no choice but Death if they did not receive professional treatment in time.
Although there are many existences in One Piece World with Physical Prowess that can be called Pervert, even for such existences, if this kind of Injury is not treated in time, there is a high probability that it will take their Life.
Even if they saved their Life, their Strength would decline sharply, and they might even become useless.
...
Meanwhile, in a relatively safe Sea Area in the New World, a large number of Ships with the World Government Logo were docked on the Sea Surface.
They were Ivankov and his group who had escaped from Red Port.
At this time, a flock of Crows flew over from the Horizon.
Then the Crows landed on the Deck, and Tiger's Figure appeared from the flock of Crows.
"Brother Tiger, your arm..." Seeing Tiger appear, Jinbe's face showed a look of joy, but when he saw Tiger's Look clearly, Jinbe was a little dumbfounded.
Tiger, covered in wounds, just stood on the Deck, and his right Arm had disappeared. Although the Broken Arm had been simply treated, Blood was still flowing out continuously.
"Ah, I bet that Arm on the future of Fish-Man Island!" Thinking of how Hazelett tore off one of his Arms at the end, while his other hand pierced Hazelett's Heart, Tiger's face showed a relieved Smile. By killing Hazelett, this terrifying Fishman, he could be considered to have protected the future of Fish-Man Island.
Otherwise, under the leadership of that terrifying Weapon, Fish-Man Island might really be captured by the World Government.
"Hey, Jinbe boy, what are you standing there dumbfounded for? Do you want to watch him die? Although Fish-man's Vitality is strong, don't forget that this Weapon has taken Forbidden Drug. If this kind of Injury is not treated in time, he might die!" Ivankov, who had transformed into a Female form, said, looking at Jinbe and Tiger standing there.
As Ivankov's Words fell, Tiger finally couldn't hold on any longer and plunged headfirst onto the Deck.
"Brother Tiger!"
...
When Tiger woke up, it was already a day later.
When he woke up, he saw Ivankov, Dorag, and others beside him surrounding a Sickbed.
Lying on the Sickbed was Nicholas. At this time, Nicholas was enduring the pain and receiving treatment from Ivankov.
Under the gaze of Jinbe, Dorag, and Karas, Ivankov directly treated the edges of the missing part on Nicholas's waist and abdomen.
After Ivankov's treatment, the originally hideous and terrifying Wound finally became bearable to look at.
However, the Bloodstains seeping through the Bandage were still there, and it still looked very serious.
"Nicholas boy, according to your request, I have dealt with some potentially necrotic parts, but is your Injury really okay like this?" Ivankov asked with some worry after completing the treatment.
You should know that with Nicholas's current Injury, if it is not treated in time, the Aftereffects may be very serious.
"It's okay, I already have a general Thought about the treatment of the Injury." Nicholas didn't care much about the Injury.
He had Pure Gold to ensure that the Injury would not worsen. As for healing, he would have to go to Green Bit to see.
Seeing that Nicholas was so confident, Dorag also breathed a slight sigh of relief.
"Then next, everyone should go into hiding separately. After doing such a big Thing, the World Government will definitely be watching us, and the Target of those Slaves is too big." Nicholas said and looked at Dorag.
Dorag was obviously very good at this kind of Thing.
"I will arrange it soon."
Soon, with Dorag's arrangements, a large number of Slave Ships began to sail towards different Places. Many of the Places they sailed to were Islands that the Revolutionary Army had already confirmed to be not too dangerous, or Places where the World Government's influence was relatively weak.
After everything was arranged, Dorag found Nicholas, after all, he was going to Green Bit with Nicholas next.
"Nicholas, was the Attack that seriously injured you from that guy in the deepest part of the Holy Land?" Dorag asked, looking at Nicholas.
As Dorag's Words fell, Nicholas also fell into memories.
At that time, when he became aware of that Attack, he subconsciously started Elementalization directly, and he was also very sure that he had completed Elementalization at that time, but when that Attack touched him, he realized that as the Attack made contact, his Body, which had already entered Elementalization, was actually reversed again.
It seemed that that Attack had absolute restraint over Devil Fruit Ability. If he hadn't established a field around him to change the Trajectory of that Attack slightly, he estimated that he would have already GGed.
But even so, that Attack directly blasted away half of his waist and abdomen.
He even suspected that if that Attack had been directed at Dorag, Dorag would have definitely died in the Holy Land.
Nicholas put his hand on his empty abdomen, raised his head and Gaze in the direction of Mary Geoise, and thought of the powerful Aura he had sensed in Pangaea Castle before.
If that powerful Aura had personally taken action at that time, instead of attacking from a distance, he and Dorag would have definitely been defeated miserably.
Nicholas could even conclude that the owner of that powerful Aura was probably the Ceiling of this World in the true sense.
"Hahahaha! Cough cough cough..." But thinking of the Intelligence he had obtained, Nicholas first let out a burst of laughter, until he coughed up Blood Foam and pulled at his Wound before stopping.
"Dorag, that guy is a Toilet King!!!" Nicholas suddenly said excitedly.
Hearing Nicholas's Words, Dorag was stunned for a moment, obviously not knowing what Nicholas meant by Toilet King.
...
Pangaea Castle, King's Hall.
The Figure sitting on the Throne looked towards the Entrance of the hall.
Tap tap... As a sound of Footsteps came.
Standing above billions of Life, the Five Elders, the highest level of the World Government who wield the Peak of World Power, came side by side to the bottom of the Steps, and then knelt down on one knee in a posture of pleading guilty to the Figure on the Throne.
"Lord Im..."
"Such a trivial Thing, yet it troubled you to take action." The Five Elders knelt on one knee, their heads, which were usually held high, were also lowered at this moment.
On the Throne. The Figure called Lord Im just silently overlooked the Five Elders kneeling and bowing their heads below the Throne.
After a moment, he finally opened his mouth and said something. And the Five Elders all expressed that they would go all out to search for that Devil Fruit in the Grand Line.
(End of Chapter)