Marine Upheaval

"They're coming! A combined force comprised of two of the most notorious criminals in legend and their respective factions!"

The soldiers below were on tenterhooks.

They all knew very well that the outcome of this battle would ultimately determine who would rule the world in the future.

"Bang!"

With a deafening roar, the Revolutionary Army's shells arrived with the wind and exploded on a warship.

"Fire!"

He slammed his large fist on the table and, through the loudspeaker, officially issued the order to engage in battle.

Immediately, both the army and the navy launched a fierce artillery barrage towards the enemy.

"Water Heart - Ocean Current Shoulder Throw!"

Just then, a dozen or so water columns suddenly shot into the sky from the sea, intercepting all the cannonballs that were still flying in the air from both sides.

"Who is that person?!"

Just as the navy and army were completely bewildered, a large number of bubbles suddenly appeared on the sea surface.

Then, led by the Thousand Sunny, a series of coated warships surged forward and actually reached the front of the Red Line!

"Everyone, I'm really sorry to have made you all come along with my whimsical antics!"

Luffy stood at the bow of the ship, clapping his fists together and grinning with a mouthful of big white teeth.

"You little rascal, haven't we played along with your nonsense enough times already?"

Zoro, with Wado Ichimonji in his mouth, teased without any mercy.

The other companions all smiled and then showed off their best skills.

"Stop patting yourself on the back. I just want to kill all the Celestial Dragons and avenge Rocks!"

Rocky didn't try to evoke any emotion in them. He leaped up and moved through the warship without stopping for a moment.

The marines who tried to stop him were easily blasted away, dragging Iron Thunder along with them. Their bodies continued to grow larger in the air, and when they stopped, their enormous bodies were already standing on the ground at the bottom of the Red Line.

"The enemy has landed! It's Rocky, the giant prince! Attack!"

The naval and land forces on the shore raised their long swords or Fire Gun, all focusing their attention on the tall invader.

"Get out of here, you scum!"

Rocky was enveloped in powerful Armament Haki, and then a powerful aura surged forth like a tidal wave, instantly causing a large number of the soldiers surrounding him to fall.

Iron Thunder brandished his weapon wildly, and bursts of lightning struck the crowd, causing a commotion.

"We'll have to send out Admiral for that guy!"

As soon as Kong finished speaking, the army's Admiral were already on the move, flying downwards.

At the same time, led by Jinbe and Hack, Fish-Man cadre of the Revolutionary Army, dozens of Fish-Man began to emerge, disturbing the ocean currents and causing the warship to pitch and roll.

"Air force! Intercept the ships behind immediately, don't let them join the coated ship!"

Cold sweat suddenly trickled down Kong's forehead.

He had too little time to prepare, the attack from the seabed was unexpected, and the advance was too close, so he could no longer fire blindly.

"Learn!"

"Don't even think about it!"

The air force was about to obey orders and fly back when a hurricane struck, causing the airships to lose their balance.

"Damn it... Is that the leader of the Revolutionary Army...?"

Seeing this, Kong realized that the Air Force seemed to be of no use in front of that man.

"Keep moving forward; the real war begins after we reach the Red Line!"

Long stood on a warship at the rear, with the Revolutionary Army cadres lined up behind him.

Below, it seemed as if Fish-Man were pushing the waves, causing the fleet of warships to approach at an unusually rapid speed.

"I'm here too!"

The Bald Sea Monster, Mizunami, crawled out of the sea with its enormous body, and the warship in front of him looked like a toy to him.

Unexpectedly, he did not destroy the warships. Instead, he picked them up and threw them towards the Red Line like stones.

The Fish-Man nearby also began to push the ocean currents, and Marine warship were constantly being washed ashore.

"Damn it... There are too many constraints to fighting in a place like this. If your navy hadn't driven that Kuzan away, things would be much easier in this situation!"

"Now that the enemy has successfully landed, the guns and cannons of the small fry are no longer of much use. Let the elite Vice Admiral and Admiral take charge! We will guard the last line of defense!"

The Field Fleet Admiral, seeing the grim situation, looked at the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

"The naval forces are in complete disarray; it seems this is the only way..."

Just as Kong raised the microphone to his lips, about to issue orders to the entire army, he suddenly felt a scorching heat emanating from beside him.

He didn't pay much attention, assuming that Akainu was simply furious at the Navy's defeat.

"Hell Hound!"

Suddenly, an incredibly hot fist came flying at him. Before he could react, half of his head was blown off, and the microphone fell into Akainu's hands.

"Commander-in-Chief?!"

The field Fleet Admiral and air Fleet Admiral on one side were stunned, and even Shamrock was taken aback by this sudden attack.

"Lava Ground!"

Sakazuki stomped his feet hard, and the ground temperature rose rapidly.

"Not good!"

The important figures, quick-witted and agile, swiftly moved away from him, and soon saw that where they had been standing, lava was flowing wildly, like a hellish scene.

"Akainu... are you betraying the Celestial Dragons?!"

Shamrock roared in anger, his voice carrying through the microphone to the people below.

"Fleet Admiral Sakazuki, he..."

The convictions of many marines were shaken at this moment.

Whether they are hawks or doves, Sakazuki is ultimately their chief boss.

"Betrayal? What a joke! How can you talk about betrayal when you've never been loyal to anyone!"

Sakazuki put the microphone to his mouth, his gaze sweeping over the assembled dignitaries, and then began to speak:

"Colleagues, see your enemy clearly! Are you trying to protect the World Government? No! We were born to protect the world! The current World Government is the biggest obstacle!"

Countless people will die today—it could be us, it could be our former comrades—but this battle concerns the people of the entire world. The number one lackey of the Celestial Dragons has been slain. I implore you all, offer your hearts!

Sakazuki's passionate shouts plunged the entire battlefield into chaos.

"Follow Fleet Admiral Sakazuki's footsteps and save the people of the world!"

Below, Vice Admiral Momonga was the first to respond loudly.

Subsequently, hawkish leaders joined in, and marines on land began to fight the army, making the situation even more chaotic.

"Young people are so passionate... Everyone, follow in Sakazuki's footsteps! The door to a new era is right in front of us, let's push it open together!"

While mingling among the generals, Sengoku, who had intended to slack off, had no time to mourn his deceased old friend.

As a former leader of the doves, he had to tell all the marines his answer immediately, otherwise it would only increase casualties.

After receiving Sengoku's answer, the vast majority of the marines completely united, with only one goal: to conquer Mary Geoise.

Those who obstruct this process will die!

"You bastard... kill him!"

Shamrock's face was so dark it was almost dripping with water. He drew his longsword and took Akainu's head. The Field Fleet Admiral beside him was the same.

"The Ama-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi!"

"Dragon Strike!"

Just then, two Admiral from the Marineford intervened and stopped the two men.

"This situation is far too bad... Shouldn't the Knights of God be mobilized immediately?!"

In the sky, the Air Force Fleet Admiral's face was extremely grim.

In such a large-scale melee, they could easily injure friendly forces when they started fighting.

"Indiscriminately bombard the area below."

The Den Den Mushi in his hand transmitted the orders of the Gorosei from the Holy Land.

"But..."

"No buts! We must completely wipe out all the villainous forces in this battle! No matter how many people die!"

The Air Force Fleet Admiral tried to resist, but was sternly informed of the same order.

"Understood! Everyone, listen up..."

"Don't move!"

Just as he was about to order the bombardment of the Red Line, a clear voice rang out.

The already gloomy sky began to flicker between light and dark, and then a horizontal crack suddenly appeared and continued to widen.

First, the people of Las Noches, leading a large number of aerial troops, officially appeared in everyone's sight, walking on the air!