All-Out War! A Sniper's Resolve!
Floating Islands - Main Island Battlefield
"Boom--!"
Just as Roy and the Golden Lion's aerial clash shook the heavens and earth, the naval warship suddenly twisted and flashed—
"Call out!"
Roy used his Teleportation ability to forcibly move the entire Warship, landing it steadily on the edge of the main island of the floating archipelago!
Before the deck had even stopped shaking violently, Smoker had already leaped out of the bow, billowing thick smoke and displaying thunderous momentum!
"Hand over the two Golden Lion executives to me!!"
He gave a deep command, unleashing the full power of the White Smoke Fruit. His legs transformed into billowing smoke, propelling him forward like a rocket!
"You two, deal with the Whitebeard Remnants!"
Kuina and Zoro followed without hesitation!
Behind him, Sanji was about to move when Smoker shouted at him, "You—stay here with that sniper brat and help the Marines defend the Warship!"
"This is not Battlefield you can set foot on yet!"
Sanji was taken aback by what he heard, his fists clenched tightly, and his teeth grinding together.
But seeing the terrifying aura emanating from the powerful figures ahead, he finally gritted his teeth and stopped.
Damn it... the difference in strength is too great!
He whirled around, his Blond Hair flying, and shouted at the sniper on the other side of the deck:
"Long nose, cover me!"
Usopp had already set up his giant Sniper Rifle, his gaze unwavering.
"Leave it to me!"
Meanwhile, deep within the main floating island—
Indigo and Scarlet have led their Flying Pirates to meet the enemy!
Seeing the powerful naval forces approaching, Indigo snorted coldly, "Hold them back! The main Battlefield must be isolated!"
He and Scarlet attacked simultaneously, heading straight for Smoker!
Smoker vs Indigo & Scarlet
"Poison Fungus Spore Explosion!"
Indigo suddenly waved his hands, and countless purplish-black spores burst from his cloak, scattering across the air and exploding upon contact with the ground, instantly filling the air with poisonous mist and creating a deafening roar of acid!
"Hmph, a mere trick!"
Smoker snorted coldly, and thick Smoke surged forth, forming a rotating barrier around him, forcibly isolating him from the poisonous fog!
Immediately afterwards, his eyes turned cold, and his right fist, wrapped in black Armament Haki, suddenly slammed out!
"Smoke - Heavy Punch!!"
"Bang--!"
A heavy punch pierced through the mist and struck Indigo in the chest, sending him flying back more than ten meters!
However behind--
"Roar--!"
Scarlet seized the opportunity to launch a surprise attack, his claws slicing through the air like scimitars, aimed straight for Smoker's back!
"Don't even think about it!"
Smoker suddenly spun around, his left arm turning into smoke before solidifying again, and delivered a powerful elbow strike to Scarlet's abdomen!
"Bang--!"
Scarlet was blasted into the ground, creating a huge crater!
Kuina vs. Blamenco & Rakuyo
"Bag Bag - Giant Hammer Slam!!"
Blamenco pulled a giant warhammer from his abdominal "pocket," his muscles bulging, and he leaped into the air, smashing the massive hammer down on Kuina like a mountain!
Kuina's gaze sharpened. Holding the knife in one hand, she lightly touched the ground with both feet and gracefully met the attack!
"Shimotsuki Style, Swallow Returns!"
"Clang--!"
The blade flashed like a cold moon and disappeared in Flash!
The warhammer and the blade collided with a deafening roar, sparks flying everywhere!
"Hmph, not bad strength!" Blamenco grinned maliciously, his arm muscles bulging as he slammed his warhammer down. "But still far from enough!"
Almost simultaneously, a whooshing sound came from behind—
"Die, Navy!" Rakuyo's Meteor Hammer struck like a viper's tongue, the iron chain whipping with a powerful wind as it aimed straight for Kuina's back!
Kuina's gaze sharpened, and she lightly touched the edge of the warhammer with her toes, her body leaping up like a swallow.
The gleaming blade traced a crescent-shaped arc in the air.
"Clang!"
The Meteor Hammer was deflected precisely and embedded deeply into the stone wall beside it.
She landed lightly, her Wado Ichimonji pointing diagonally at the ground, her voice chillingly calm:
"The next strike won't just cut through weapons."
Zoro vs. Blenheim & Namur
"Fish-Man Karate - Shark Tile Fist!!"
That Namur's muscles bulged, veins popped out, and when he threw a punch, even the air itself seemed to vibrate!
"Drink!!"
Zoro unleashed three sword strikes simultaneously, using his two swords to parry the punch in front of his chest and his mouth sword to slash down head-on, taking the punch head-on!
"Bang!!"
The ground shattered, and the wind howled, but Zoro's steps remained as firm as a rock, not retreating an inch!
"Not bad strength... but not enough."
"Damn navy!" Blenheim roared, wielding his giant blade as he slashed down from the sky!
"Three-Sword Style: Oni Giri!!"
Zoro's momentum surged, and he unleashed three swift, overlapping sword strikes, the sword energy roaring like a demon, as he faced the enemy head-on!
"Bang--!"
Blenheim was forced back by the blow, his steps faltering!
Namur, Namur launched a surprise attack from the flank, his fist striking again!
But Zoro blocked his attack with a swift slash!
"Two against one, and they even resorted to a sneak attack?"
Zoro grinned, his sharp edge revealed, and his killing intent surged.
"Is this all the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates are capable of?"
Warship Battlefield
"Boom--!"
The Air Quake, and before the aftershocks of the explosion had completely dissipated, dozens of members of the Flying Pirates plunged down from the clouds like a tidal wave, their roars echoing across the entire edge of the floating island!
"The officers are all tied up! Destroy the navy's Warships first!!"
They swooped down like a flock of birds, wielding battle axes, longswords, and Fire Pistol, their frenzy and killing intent driving them straight toward the Warship!
At this very moment--
"Bang--!"
A muffled gunshot pierced the storm!
The Pirate at the front swung his head violently, and a bullet pierced his forehead instantly. Blood splattered into the air like a fountain, and his body tumbled and fell with the force of the impact!
"Varied--?!!"
The squad leader of the Flying Pirates' pupils constricted sharply, and he roared in fury:
"Sniper!! There's a sniper on the Warship!!"
In an instant, the Pirates scattered and rolled around, frantically searching for the source of the gunfire!
--Above the Warship, inside the observation deck.
Usopp's hands remained in a Shot stance, his fingers trembling slightly on the trigger, cold sweat pouring down his forehead, and his face ashen white.
"I... I really killed someone?"
His stomach churned violently, and a sour feeling rose in his throat; he almost couldn't hold back his vomiting.
Behind him, an old soldier patted him on the shoulder. "It's always like this the first time, you'll get used to it."
"Those beastly Pirates never hesitated to abuse and sell people like livestock."
Usopp took a deep breath, suppressing his wavering resolve, and murmured, "I... will become a brave warrior of the sea!"
He raised his hand and slapped his face, then readjusted the Sniper Rifle, his knuckles white but he did not back down.
The Pirate's figure was as clear as yesterday in the scope.
"For my comrades... for survival!!"
"Bang--!"
Another bullet hit its mark precisely, and a Pirate who had just reached the edge of the deck had his forehead explode and plummeted into the Sea Clouds!
--At the same time, bow!
"Shoulder Meat!!"
Sanji flipped and leaped into the air, sending the charging enemy flying more than ten meters away with a spinning whip kick!
"Don't let them get close to the Warships! Hold the line!!"
While directing the naval soldiers to build a defensive formation, he charged ahead at the forefront, his legs moving like blades, like dancing lightning!
A Pirate had just stepped onto the deck and hadn't even gotten his footing when Sanji kicked him away, knocking over several of his companions!
"Wow--!"
With a swift and powerful kick, their fighting spirit soared!
But just as he turned around—
"Go to hell, you brat!!"
A vicious Pirate attacked from the side and behind, his eyes gleaming with malice, his long sword already raised high, the blade aimed straight for Sanji's back!
At the critical moment!
"Bang--!"
The bullet cut through the clamor of the wind and struck the attacker precisely in the temple!
"Puff!"
Blood bloomed like red flowers, Pirate instantly collapsed to the ground, dying with his eyes wide open!
Sanji was startled and turned around to see Usopp holding Sniper Rifle on the watchtower, his eyes as firm as iron.
He grinned, giving a thumbs-up. "My back feels so safe!!"
Usopp chuckled and gave a thumbs-up in response, "Of course! Turn your back on me, Sanji!!"
The Flying Pirates Impact time and again, but were stopped each time by Sanji and the Marines working together!
Usopp's bullets, like the eyes of death, rained down from the sky, calling out names one by one;
Sanji's flying kicks swept across the Battlefield like a cheetah; wherever his fists and feet landed, no one survived!
This Warship is being firmly guarded by them!