Iron-Blooded Vice Admiral Drake
"No wonder even the World Government is so wary of him. Even I would never want to face an enemy like him," Rayleigh said with a serious expression.
If ordinary people prefer to eliminate their enemies physically, then Roy destroys them mentally. Such a person is undoubtedly extremely terrifying.
"Anyone would feel completely exposed in front of someone like him," Shakky remarked inexplicably.
Although she didn't have much interaction with Roy last time, based on her woman's Sixth Sense, it seemed that Roy was not unfamiliar with her from the moment he first saw her.
"If I'm not mistaken, as long as you 'reveal' the slightest psychological flaw in front of him, any tiny fear will be magnified infinitely, plunging you into a negative state of self-doubt. Otherwise, those two Supernovas wouldn't be so incompetent." Rayleigh was experienced after all, and even from this distance, he could see the secret.
"Now that you mention it, it does sound a bit like Charlotte's Mad Woman abilities. Anyone who feels even the slightest fear in her presence will have their soul instantly ripped out."
"But on another note, aren't you worried that Ace's confidence will be completely destroyed? The other two, while not exactly crippled, will be trapped in endless Nightmare whenever they see Roy, and won't even have the courage to attack him."
"Hahaha, I have confidence in him. Having inherited the captain's bloodline, he will not be bound by fear. A true pirate will be the freest person in the world."
Inside the auction venue.
"No wonder many people call him a devil who manipulates people's hearts. It's true that there are no wrong nicknames, only wrong names!" Gild Tesoro laughed.
"Boss, this Nightmare Roy is way too powerful! Five Supernovas working together couldn't even cause him the slightest trouble." Baccarat covered her lips, trying hard not to let out a sound of surprise.
"They're just five arrogant fools. If Nightmare Roy were that easy to deal with, I wouldn't have made a deal with him in the first place. After all, cooperation is based on the premise that both sides are of equal strength!" Gild Tesoro has always been dismissive of the so-called Supernovas.
"I was hoping these guys could force Roy to reveal some of his trump cards, but it seems I was wrong."
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
The naval officer, with his lean physique, stern face, and a commanding presence that exuded an aura of unapproachability, walked down the spotless streets, and the naval soldiers along the way watched him leave with awe.
"This... this is Vice Admiral Drake? I've finally met him in person. He truly lives up to his reputation as the legendary Iron-Blooded Vice Admiral. I simply cannot look him in the eye with those icy gazes."
"Hehe, relax. Vice Admiral Drake's cruelty only applies to pirates. He's always been very easy to talk to, especially for low-ranking soldiers like us."
"Yes, Vice Admiral Drake has always been my idol. The effort and sweat he put in to rise from the bottom to become Marine Vice Admiral is unimaginable to ordinary people."
"Yes, especially after that incident two years ago. Everyone thought Vice Admiral Drake be devastated, but unexpectedly he turned humiliation into motivation and caught up. In just two years, he has grown into a branch Vice Admiral. If the number of Headquarters Vice Admiral hadn't been full, I believe Vice Admiral Drake would have even been promoted to Headquarters Vice Admiral."
"That's only a matter of time. I've heard that the Marines High-Level is planning to groom Vice Admiral Drake to become Admiral!"
"Don't listen to any of that nonsense. This is something only Fleet Admiral and Admiral need to consider. You should be thinking about how to pass the lieutenant's test."
Drake faintly heard conversations behind him, but his mind remained calm; he had heard similar words far too often.
In fact, after his crushing defeat at the hands of a newcomer from the North Blue, the Marine Headquarters was filled with discordant voices. In particular, the death of Rear Admiral Weite, who fought alongside him, while he himself survived, undoubtedly gave more people an excuse to attack him.
However, after Roy made a name for himself by defeating Doflamingo, Shichibukai, crushing the expeditionary force led by Marine Hero Garp, and even getting Vice Admiral Doberman and Onigumo Vice Admiral, the backbone of the Marines, into a quagmire, and even the World Government was forced to acknowledge his title as one of the Shichibukai, becoming the legendary pirate Nightmare Roy, few dared to speak ill of him anymore.
On one hand, Drake was insignificant compared to the others defeated by Roy; surviving such a terrifying pirate was an honorable defeat. On the other hand, Doberman and Onigumo's experiences were far worse than Drake's; being captured by pirates was a shadow that would haunt them for life. If anyone spoke ill of Drake, wouldn't that be a veiled mockery of those two veteran vice Vice Admiral? These two Akainu vice Admiral were backed by Vice Admiral, known for his strength and ruthlessness!
During these two years, Drake was not idle. He received guidance from Roy in his dreams every day and constantly honed himself in the dream world. In addition, he was naturally very talented, so his progress Godspeed, which surprised many people who were waiting to see him make a fool of himself.
Furthermore, Drake's domineering style towards pirates has washed away the last stain on his reputation. In the past two years, he has killed or Impel Down hundreds of pirates, big and small, and has even been called the Iron-Blooded Vice Admiral by many pirates and marines.
It's important to understand that admirals in the Navy are Marines High-Level, and it's unrealistic to expect them to spend all their time chasing after vicious pirates on the high seas. Drake's efficiency is enough to put most Navy personnel to shame. Many people privately say that Drake's behavior is definitely due to the huge shock he suffered in the crushing defeat two years ago.
Perhaps it was because of his iron-fisted style and similar experiences that he was quickly accepted by the Hawkish Marines and even became a powerful figure second only to veteran vice Vice Admiral such as Doberman.
"Vice Admiral Drake, has the mission been completed?" Sengoku was quite pleased to see the dusty-looking Marine Vice Admiral in front of him. Although the situation on the high seas was deteriorating, as long as new blood like Drake continued to be added to the navy, the navy's justice would never waver.
"I've already thrown the pirate with a bounty of 270 million Beli, Skull Crusher Bazel, into Impel Down. However, he's quite strong, and I couldn't hold back in the fight. In the end, I broke one of his arms and one of his legs. I'm afraid his fate in Impel Down won't be too good," Drake reported simply.
Finding pirates with bounties over 100 million in the first half of the Grand Line is no easy feat. Drake's words undoubtedly imply that he has already entered the New World to apprehend pirates, which is a major reason why he is known as the Iron-Blooded Vice Admiral.
It's important to understand that the Marine Headquarters in the New World isn't as dominant as it is in Paradise. The Four Emperors check and balance each other, controlling most of the seas. Of course, there are also small pirates like Bazel who survive in the cracks. With a bounty of 270 million, he would undoubtedly be a very important figure in Paradise, but in the New World, he would at most be considered to have some weight. However, the appearance of the Marines in the New World is still too abrupt and could easily arouse the pirates' sense of shared hatred.