A Strange Feeling of Unease

"Unforgivable! Unforgivable, Amen!"

Yes could no longer hold back. He couldn't afford to lose too many of his Dark Holy Guards. He knew his own abilities; unless he was lucky enough to capture a powerful monster, he would have to resort to sheer numbers.

"Darnell, you're coming with me!"

"This..." Darnell glanced at the brutal war and swallowed hard. Always timid, he really didn't want to go near there.

Seeing that Darnell didn't respond for a long time, and seeing his fearful expression, Yes sneered, and the next moment the Devil Fruit power within him was activated.

"I said, come at me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the green collar around Darnell's neck turned red, and an ominous red light flashed in his eyes. He then strode over and followed closely behind Yes to disembark from the ship, but his eyes were filled with fear and resentment.

Yes reached the edge of the battlefield and ordered Darnell behind him, "Your task is to keep an eye on my surroundings and control any approaching enemies!"

"Yes, Bishop," Darnell replied helplessly.

Yes ignored him and turned his gaze to the distance, where a humanoid Cactus less than two meters tall was recklessly smashing the Dark Holy Guards beside it.

[Buzz--]

At this moment, Yes's right hand emitted an emerald green light, which he then forcefully flung away. As the green light left his hand, it quickly transformed into a hollow ring during its flight, finally striking the Cactus's body with pinpoint accuracy.

The next moment, a thick green ring formed below its empty eyes, and its entire body stopped moving. It offered no resistance to the pirates who were attacking it. Fortunately, as the collars around the pirates' necks emitted a red light, they turned to attack other plants and marines.

"Haha, indeed the power that the Lord gave me is the strongest, Amen!" Yes laughed excitedly as he saw the power take effect.

[Buzz--]

Another flash of red light, and amidst his laughter, the controlled Cactus turned and charged towards the navy, a scene that terrified the marines.

[Bang!]

Just as the green palm covered in eerie thorns slammed down, a white afterimage appeared above the heads of the marines, taking the Cactus's fierce blow head-on.

"Major Rogers!"

"Hmm, be careful. Since the enemy can control Commodore's plants, they should be able to control people too!"

Rogers used his shield to protect himself steadily, and while giving instructions, he kicked the Cactus away, sending it crashing into more than a dozen pirates behind him.

"It really is Pet-Pet Fruit." Vidal frowned, wondering if this fruit in the real world truly had the ability to control a person's will.

But despite his thoughts, he couldn't just let the Cactus attack him. So he activated the power of the Woods-Woods Fruit, stripping the cactus of its life and will, turning it into an ordinary Cactus.

As the Devil Fruit User, he controls the life and death of any plant.

Yes's Pet-Pet Fruit can control it because Vidal gave the Cactus life and will, making it a living being. But once it becomes an ordinary plant, the former's ability naturally becomes ineffective.

When Yes saw that the Cactus he had just controlled was gone, his face darkened, but he felt somewhat relieved.

If the expert in the navy can only create some moving plants, it's not a big deal. At worst, he can create one and control one himself, since our side has the advantage in manpower.

Without a second thought, he led Darnell into the battlefield and hurled two green rings at the distant marines.

In the blink of an eye, they put it around their necks.

What is this?

"Damn it, I can't get it down!"

[Buzz--]

The green ring glowed a bright red light amidst Yes's malicious sneer, and immediately the two marines swung their swords at their comrades, throwing the once orderly battle formation into chaos.

"Haha, all of you become my loyal followers, Amen!!"

Dressed in a black priest's robe, Yes swung his hands forward repeatedly, sending out beams of green light that subdued one marine after another, as well as the ferocious Chomper, Tall-nut, and other magical plants that were running rampant nearby.

"Shadow of the Dancing Leaf!"

"Die!!"

Yes's insane behavior instantly made him the focus of countless people. A brave Captain approached at high speed, his long sword gleaming brightly in the sunlight.

Four or five captains followed closely behind him, but despite being targeted like this, Yes stood there without fear, looking down at the steel blades coming at him with disdain.

"Darnell!"

"Yes, Bishop!" Darnell took a deep breath, slowly walked up to Yes, and met the gaze of the approaching Captain.

[Buzz--]

A faint purple light appeared in Darnell's eyes, and the next moment, the Captain's eyes also flashed with the same light. When the purple light disappeared, his face was expressionless, and then he turned his head to stop a Lieutenant who rushed up from the right and launched a near-desperate attack on him.

Next, Darnell used the same trick again, subduing the three lieutenants once more. However, the navy wasn't stupid, and someone quickly guessed that this ability required eye contact. Therefore, an Assistant Colonel wearing Justice Coat rushed forward with his head slightly lowered.

But by lowering his head like that, although he managed to defend against Darnell's ability, he also couldn't see the green ring that Yes had thrown at him.

He had only charged ten meters when he was caught in a green ring, and, full of resentment, he fought with his comrades.

"One is Pet-Pet Fruit that controls the body, and the other is an unknown fruit that controls the will. What a perfect combination!"

Yes watched Vidal clearly from behind, Darnell his tongue in amazement and chuckling softly, but he made no move to intervene.

While their abilities are interesting, that's about it.

Because he has Major Rogers under his command!

As expected, without any prompting or command from Vidal, Rogers, who had also thoroughly understood the opponent's Devil Fruit ability, made his move. He instantly disappeared from the battle formation and reappeared in mid-air. He then used Geppo to dash forward amidst the rapid whooshing sounds of air being torn apart, making no attempt to conceal his intentions.

"Stop him, Amen!" Yes's expression changed, and he shouted, pointing at Rogers.

Immediately, the Dark Holy Guards and the controlled naval officers surged towards Rogers.

However, almost no one could touch Rogers while he was flying in the air, although those with guns could try to shoot him. Therefore, it was mainly the latter who became Rogers' obstacle.

"Ugh, damn it! I didn't volunteer to Major, please forgive me!"

The previously restrained Assistant Colonel stepped forward using Geppo, screaming in pain, but his blade slashed down without hesitation.

"I know, you should get some sleep first." Rogers nodded, his left hand shielding the steel blade, his right fist transforming into a blur as he sent the Commodore flying. His force was perfectly controlled, just enough to knock him unconscious.

Along the way, he knocked out all the officers who rushed at him. Although these officers from headquarters were quite strong, they were no match for Rogers.

"Damn it, he's that strong! Amen!" Yes shouted as he saw him approaching with unstoppable momentum. "Darnell, let's join forces!"

"Yes, Bishop." Darnell nodded numbly, then activated his Hypnosis-Hypnosis Fruit ability, his eyes emitting an eerie purple light once again. But when he saw Rogers suddenly close his eyes, he was stunned.

Because this was truly the first time he'd encountered such a situation. What kind of war is this, closing your eyes?

But Yes, standing beside him, was overjoyed. Green light emanated from his hand as he flung out a bright green ring. "Haha, although this guy is a bit stupid, he's strong enough! Amen!"

Under Yes's expectant gaze, the green ring left a beautiful green trail in the air, spinning and flying straight toward Rogers with his eyes closed. But just as it was about to touch him, Rogers used Geppo to lightly sidestep, effortlessly dodging the green ring!

"You missed? No, that's impossible!" Yes was so shocked his jaw almost dropped, his eyes bulging out of their sockets. He had practiced throwing the green ring for a whole year, how could he have missed?

But the facts were undeniable, so he could only grit his teeth and activate his power again, unleashing four green rings in one go, shouting, "Become my followers, Amen!"

[Whoosh!]

But the result was similar: Rogers, with his eyes closed, easily dodged all the green rings, then suddenly disappeared into the air, and when he reappeared, he was already standing in front of Yes and Darnell.

"It's over." Behind him, Vidal withdrew his gaze from the distance and looked at the bright sunlight overhead.

"But why does my right eyelid keep twitching, and what's causing this uneasy feeling?"

"Could it be that this Shepherd Pirates have something that could still threaten me?"

This chapter is 2700 words! It's the result of me getting carried away and not stopping. I wanted to cut out 500 words to use as the beginning of tomorrow's chapter, but... never mind, too much trouble.