The Fall and Annihilation: A Plea for Mercy

"Looks like he hasn't realized his own strength yet." Nelson sneered as he watched Sean was trying to stab Teach, have his chest pierced directly by Teach's hand. Of course, he was still surprised by Teach's fighting style and such bizarre physical transformation.

"Sean!" Robert cried out in shock as he watched his colleague die instantly.

"How dare you?" Robert suddenly lunged at Teach, swinging his fist. Black metallic light flashed on his fist, surprising Teach, who was somewhat taken aback that he Awakening Armament Haki.

The others' eyes fell on Wallace, which was similar to Wallace abilities.

Wallace looked at Robert's fist. "Armament Haki?" He was somewhat tempted. He was also training in Armament Haki, but he was still a bit short of Awakening.

His strength is improving rapidly, and he has developed a new ability called "Steel Tempering," which allows him to use his abilities in conjunction with high-temperature molten steel to temper his physique like steel is being forged.

"Haven't you learned your lesson yet?" Teach looked at Robert, who had come up to him. Robert used the Shave technique from the Marine Six Styles, stomping the ground more than ten times in an instant to generate extreme speed. However, Teach had his every move under control, and Teach was even faster.

"Such weak Armament Haki."

Robert's face turned deathly pale as a large claw gripped his neck, applying relentless pressure that rendered him helpless. His mouth gaped open, his eyes bulging out.

"Robert!" Spank cried out anxiously, his body already moving. How could he remain indifferent when his colleague was about to die? But he was facing Teach, and the two were not even in the same dimension.

"Pfft!" Spank spat out a mouthful of blood and slammed his body against the wall of the warship.

Watching helplessly as his companion Robert died with a Teach, Robert twisted Teach neck.

Teach also lost interest and slowly walked towards Spank. This time, Spank was hit twice and could no longer stand up.

"You bastard, the Navy will definitely drag you to Impel Down." Spank struggled to lift his head, gritting his teeth as he said, feeling like his body was about to fall apart.

"Really? Then let's give it a try." Teach smiled, seemingly with a hint of anticipation. "Too bad you won't be able to see it."

With a single kick, a whooshing sound rang out, and the kick struck the navy officer squarely on the head, killing Spank instantly; his head was severed.

At this point, all the marines had been wiped out. After a brief collection of equipment from the warships, combined with what they had already acquired, the entire pirate crew's warehouse was almost full, mostly with guns and longswords, and of course, cannons.

There are a lot of these things, but they're useless to the Night Pirates. They can find a place to sell them all.

Furthermore, there's another Marine Branch coming up, and the extra items can be stored in Nelson's space. Although it will increase Nelson's load, it will also be beneficial for his training.

Just then, Nelson suddenly sneezed, and it was unclear why.

With so many officers on board who Awakening their Observation Haki, not a single sailor was able to escape. Some of the better swimmers hid in the deep water or beneath the warship, but they were still shot dead by Kos with a single shot.

But it wasn't over yet. From the Lucky Goddess, at such close range, shells were fired one after another. After two volleys of shells, the remaining two warships gradually sank and then disappeared into the sea.

This scene was visible to everyone gathered at the port of Sakhalin Island. Reporters excitedly took photos incessantly. Reporter Bird closest to the Night Pirates, obtained the clearest photos and information. Filled with excitement and fear, it flapped its wings and flew away quickly.

As a bird, its instincts are incredibly sharp. This man was truly terrifying. If it weren't for the news, it wouldn't have wanted to stay. Now, it's finally free.

"That's incredible! All three warships were destroyed. What happened to the three Marine Captain?" a pirate exclaimed, his mouth agape.

"Of course, the Night Pirates won't leave a single survivor. Even their warship sank, what will happen to the marines on board? They're all dead." A pirate next to him curled his lip, but the shock in his eyes was clearly visible.

"It seems a major earthquake is about to happen in the East Blue. The Navy won't let this go easily. Right now, the veteran Vice Admiral Brom is stationed in the East Blue. Something interesting is about to happen." The pirate couldn't help but laugh, eager to see a major battle Night Pirates and the Navy.

"Marine Branch 22, 'What?! Robert and his crew actually lost? They lost to the Night Pirates? Those are three colonels! How could they lose?'"

The Navy, upon receiving the news, found it hard to believe that the Marine Branch 22 was now extremely weak, with only a captain as its highest-ranking officer.

"What about them now? Are they still alive?" Considering the Night Pirates' usual practices, he himself didn't believe it.

"Their fate is unknown; the warships have already sunk," the intelligence officer in front of the Den Den Mushi said in a deep voice.

These words struck the captain like a heavy blow.

"There's one more thing. The Night Pirates are heading towards the 22nd Branch. Captain Yanz, get ready." Captain Yanz could hear the sigh on the other end of the Den Den Mushi; they were clearly not optimistic about their chances.

This was undoubtedly bad news. Even the colonel had been defeated; how could the remaining mediocre soldiers possibly hold out? After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Captain Yanz felt a sense of fear, but he couldn't leave, because he was born in Marrow Town Marine Branch were also born in Marrow Town.

The Marine Branch 22 is located in Marrow Town, where most of the sailors' families and relatives live. How could they possibly run away?

Taking a deep breath, Captain Yanz stood tall and proud. News of the arrival of the Night Pirates had spread, and the news that the three Marine Captain been wiped out by the Night Pirates was also gradually spreading.

Panic gripped the Marrow Town, and some residents were packing their belongings, preparing to flee.

Upon arriving at the branch's plaza, all the navy personnel had gathered. They had been informed of his presence beforehand, and now that the colonel was dead, he was the sole pillar of the entire branch. Moreover, Yanz was gentle and kind, and enjoyed high prestige throughout the branch.

"Let's go, let's go greet the Night Pirates." Yanz sighed, somewhat reluctantly.

"Captain Yanz, what do you mean?" His words puzzled everyone who heard them. They were marines, and the Night Pirates were pirates. What did he mean by welcoming them?

"For the sake of Marrow Town, let's give up resistance and grant the Night Pirates all their demands. If Night Pirates decide to attack Marrow Town, I'll fight them to the death." Yanz's decision was born of desperation; he couldn't bear to see his hometown destroyed.

"This time, the blame has nothing to do with you; I will bear it all alone," Yanz said in a deep voice. He was prepared to sacrifice himself, and his only worry was that the Night Pirates would follow his demands.

After all, the Night Pirates have never shown mercy to any pirates or marines they've encountered, always annihilating them completely. He wasn't sure if the Night Pirates would listen to his demands.

Now, they can only gamble. Their fate is in the hands of the Night Pirates. If the Night Pirates don't accept their fate, no matter how much they resist, it will be in vain.

"Captain Yanz, how can we let you shoulder this alone? Of course, we should all help." A marine couldn't help but say.

"That's right, we'll do it together. We can't let you bear this alone."

All the marines said the same thing, Yanz deeply moved Captain Yanz, bringing tears to his eyes. "You..." He wiped away his tears and smiled, "In that case, let's go together."

The navy marched through the streets toward the port, giving the residents of Marrow Town a great sense of security. They were all residents of Marrow Town. Only a small portion had fled; the rest, seemingly sensing the navy's will, took up arms, wanting to protect their homeland, even in the face of ferocious pirates.

These sailors were prepared to die, and at this moment, they displayed the bearing of the navy, standing in the harbor, facing the ever-approaching Lucky Goddess.

This ship, predominantly gold in color, would be unbelievable to anyone who didn't know better than to belong to a vicious pirate crew.

The pirate flag with three skulls flies high, and it has become a symbol in this sea area, a symbol of terror and power, known to all, and soon its fame will spread even further.

The closer they got, the more nervous they became.

At the port, the two hundred naval soldiers standing at the forefront were the only remaining naval personnel from the Marine Branch 22.

Behind them, densely packed, were residents who deeply loved Marrow Town. They wouldn't allow their home to be destroyed, even in the face of vicious pirates.

"It's really lively here. I wonder if there's going to be another fight?" Nelson chuckled softly as he could see the dense crowd at the port of Marrow Town from afar.

"You'll see when you get there. Too many people can be troublesome," Wallace shook his head. "And there are so many civilians among them."

As he spoke, he glanced at Teach, though of course, the final decision rested entirely with Teach.

The Lucky Goddess slowly docked. The massive pirate ship had finally arrived. Some civilians held their breath in fear, protecting their homeland. However, this did not diminish their fear of the Night Pirates; the mere rumors were enough to instill terror in them.

One by one, the members of the Night Pirates disembarked from the ship. Faced with these powerful pirates, the marines at the front trembled involuntarily.

After two major battles, the crew of the Night Pirates still exuded a strong killing intent and powerful aura.

Even Captain Yanz's heart skipped a beat, feeling as if he were being targeted by a pack of jackals.

Walking at the front, he stopped in front of Yanz and asked slowly, "Is there something you need, Navy?" Teach looked at the leading Navy officer with a half-smile.

The pirates behind them wore cruel smiles, some even drawing half of their weapons. The gleaming silver blades flashed repeatedly, the clanging sounds echoing throughout, making the marines extremely tense. The residents gripped their weapons tightly, their bodies drenched in cold sweat.

The Night Pirates are terrifying; just standing there puts immense pressure on them.

Yanz and Teach faced each other, only two meters apart. Of everyone, he was under the most pressure. He swallowed hard, mustered his courage, and knelt down, his body prostrate on the ground.

"I will grant you whatever your requests, but I hope you won't make things difficult for the other residents of the town." Yanz knelt before Teach and shouted loudly. Yanz's actions surprised everyone, not only the Night Pirates but also the residents behind them, but most of all, they were moved.

"Captain, don't do this!" the marines behind him said in disbelief. They had agreed to share the burden, but the captain was taking all the responsibility upon himself.

Having experienced the terror of the Night Pirates up close, they knew there was no room for resistance; they could only place their hopes on the Night Pirates.

Thump! Thump!

One of the marines put down his weapon and, like Yanz, knelt down in front of the Night Pirates. One after another, in no time, all the marines were kneeling on the ground.

For marines to kneel before pirates is undoubtedly a humiliation, but they still did it for the sake of this town.

Some residents couldn't help but shed tears, but the final decision still rested with the Night Pirates.

Looking at Captain Yanz kneeling on the ground, Teach couldn't help but burst into laughter, almost moved to tears. "Hahaha! You're really something else. There aren't many navy men like you."

Hearing Teach's laughter, Captain Yanz remained silent, but his body trembled as if he were awaiting execution.

"However, I have no interest in this town. Since you've said that, I only have one request." Teach smiled.

"What are your requirements? I'll definitely do whatever it takes." Hearing Teach's words, Yanz felt a surge of hope and quickly looked up.

The other marines and civilians around him shared the same feeling, and they all breathed a sigh of relief. The captain of the Night Pirates seemed to be quite easy to talk to.

But at the same time, they were also a little nervous, wondering what kind of demands Teach would make.

"Our pirate crew is going to hold a grand banquet to celebrate. We originally planned to hold it at the Marine Branch, but since that's the case, let's expand the scope and have everyone in the town attend. Is that alright?" Teach with a slow smile.

These words stunned everyone, especially Captain Yanz, who was completely dumbfounded. "It's... it's that simple?" he couldn't help but ask.

"What? Not satisfied?" Teach smiled.

"Satisfied, satisfied." Captain Yanz felt his mind go blank and nodded instinctively.

"Then hurry up and get ready." Teach chuckled and stepped forward. Captain Yanz quickly got up and moved aside to make way for the Night Pirates.