Moria's Laughter
Suddenly, glistening snowflakes began to fall from the thick, dark clouds overhead, and the sea breeze seemed to grow a little colder.
Just when everyone thought the navy had lost a Vice Admiral, and even Ochoku had turned around to head to other warships.
Cornell, with his left hand on the gun emplacement and his right hand covering his blood-stained chest, slowly emerged from the breach.
"That was close! I almost saw the entrance to the Underworld."
He crouched down, picked up a long sword from a fallen marine, and said softly, "You've had a hard time. Can I borrow your sword?"
This made Ochoku Zhi, who had heard the commotion, stop in his tracks and turn around to meet Cornell's fearless gaze.
"How interesting. You weren't even seriously injured after being hit by my 'Five Peaks Slash'. Could it be those green beans again?"
"Pretty much, except I ate a bigger one," Vice Admiral Cornell said, walking towards Ochoku again.
"I thought you already understood the gap between us," Ochoku said calmly, looking at Cornell.
"Understanding doesn't help; my job is to stall you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Vice Admiral Cornell vanished instantly and reappeared in front of Ochoku, his steel blade gleaming with a dark light as he slashed down fiercely.
"Since you're so eager to die, then I'll grant your wish!" Ochoku glared fiercely, drew his sword, and charged forward, engaging in another fierce battle.
He refused to believe that Cornell's Green Beans were inexhaustible, or that he could recover even if his head was chopped off or his heart was pierced.
In fact, it wasn't just Vice Admiral Cornell who had these Green Beans; Vice Admiral Amyz and Vice Admiral Rupert also had five in their pockets.
Next, Rear Admiral have three, Commodore generals have two, and field officers have only one.
These were all sent down by Sengoku. He had long anticipated that this war would last a long time, so before leaving Marineford, he specifically ordered a batch of Green Beans from Vidal in the name of the Marine Headquarters.
However, Vidal had prepared a whole box of Green Beans for Cornell before he entered the Special Training Camp, so he had several hundred beans in his hands.
At this moment, Vice Admiral Cornell's coat pockets were heavy; although he hadn't brought all the Green Beans, there were still forty or fifty beans in the two pockets combined.
Furthermore, there were three special large Green Beans, which, according to Vidal, had accumulated Green Bean for a full month.
One pill is enough to treat even serious injuries; as long as there is still a breath left, one can be saved.
If the purpose is to relieve fatigue, it can also allow a Vice Admiral to recover most of his strength within five minutes.
If it weren't for its presence, Cornell knew he would be lying in the gun bay, and even if he was lucky enough to survive, he would certainly be severely injured.
Meanwhile, the Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, Colonels who had been fighting for nearly two days covered for each other, taking out one or two Green Beans from their pockets, throwing them into their mouths, and then crunching and swallowing them.
Then the crew of John Pirates witnessed a bizarre scene: those naval officers who had just been panting heavily...
As a layer of green light appeared on his body, his complexion visibly returned to a rosy hue, and his breathing calmed down once more.
What did they eat?
Why are their wounds healing?
But the naval officers just grinned, a cruel sneer on their faces, and pounced on them again with renewed vigor.
As a result, the John Pirates, who initially held a certain advantage, were gradually suppressed by the Navy and forced to retreat repeatedly, with many of them even being forced off the warships.
This greatly reduced the pressure and sacrifices faced by the rank-and-file marines.
Officers clad in Justice Coat and pirates in various armors engaged in fierce battles on the turbulent sea.
Ochoku's expression changed drastically upon seeing this. These navy men actually had a serving of those Green Beans?
He immediately realized that if he dragged it out any longer, his situation would only get worse, and he had to act quickly!
[Bang!]
Ochoku erupted again, shattering the thick deck beneath his feet, and in a flurry of flying debris, he instantly closed in on Cornell.
"So fast!"
The sudden appearance of the four-meter-tall bronze-armored giant in front of him caused Vice Admiral Cornell's pupils to shrink abruptly. He could only rely on his Observation Haki to quickly raise his long sword to block in front of him.
[Clang--]
The powerful, heavy sword struck the Hardening, domineering Black Blade with a Haki clang of metal against metal, creating a powerful gust of wind that was clearly visible.
The terrifying force of the attack sent Cornell crashing through the railing behind him and flying off the warship, but Ochoku caught up with him again.
Faced with such a pursuit, Vice Admiral Cornell would not stand idly by. He held his long sword in front of him with his right hand, and at the same time, he raised his right leg and kicked Ochoku hard in the chest.
The bronze breastplate in front of Ochoku immediately dented deeply, but Ochoku's physique, strength, and Haki were all superior to his.
Furthermore, the armor absorbed some of the force, so even when struck by such a powerful blow from a Vice Admiral, he was not forced to retreat an inch.
Instead, Cornell was slashed again, flying backward and crashing into the mast of another warship, blood slowly spilling from his mouth.
"Five Peaks Slash!"
He casually swept away three officers who rushed over to get in his way, and like a fierce tiger, Ochoku chased after them to the airspace above the warship, swinging his broadsword with all his might at Cornell.
A thick, bright yellow blade flashed again. Cornell, who was pressed against the mast of the warship, saw this and gritted his teeth, his eyes bloodshot.
He can't die here!
Cornell raised his longsword with all his might, concentrating all the power he could muster and his Haki into the blade, unleashing a Flying Slash that exceeded his own limits.
The azure blade light, like a ferocious dragon, crashed headlong into the thick, mountain-like yellow light without hesitation.
[Boom--]
The intense white light flashed again, but the difference in strength meant the outcome remained largely unchanged.
A surge of bright yellow light engulfed Cornell and the entire mast behind him, plunging him straight into the ship's cabin.
But Ochoku remembered his previous lesson and was about to rush down and finish off Cornell when a swarm of purplish-black bats flew into the hole first.
"General, I'll go kill that Vice Admiral. You go help Mr. 'Silver Axe'!"
The familiar voice made Ochoku freeze in mid-air. He raised an eyebrow. Wasn't that Moria, that brat? He then grinned.
I just think Moria wanted a higher position on the ship, so he seized the opportunity to seriously injure his opponent, hoping to take the head of a Marine Vice Admiral and bring it back to show off to everyone.
He had no complaints about this. As a general from the Flower Country in the West Blue, he enjoyed mentoring talented young people under his command.
So he simply shook his head, turned and left, charging towards the warship where 'Silver Axe' was.
Deep inside the ship's cabin, Cornell lay in a pool of warm blood, his condition appearing extremely dire.
His Justice Coat and black suit were not only tattered but also covered in blood, dust, and wood chips.
His chest, arms, and thighs were covered in deep bloodstains, but even so, he still managed to move his right hand with difficulty and take out a large, blood-stained Green Bean from his coat pocket.
Just then, a large swarm of bats appeared with a whooshing sound, their wings flapping, and then gathered to his left to form a dark, human-shaped shadow.
Immediately afterwards, the tall, humanoid shadow gained color and transformed into a monstrous figure with horns on its forehead and a mouth full of sharp teeth, resembling a demon.
"Who are you?!" In despair, Vice Admiral Cornell's eyes widened instantly.
Moria chuckled and snatched the Green Beans from Cornell's hand. "Don't eat them yet. Don't worry, I won't kill you. I'll feed you myself in a bit."
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