Destruction and Rebirth

"Uncle Tom, come quick! Let's go take a look. Iceberg said it's an incredible project, and we'll finally get to see it!" Flam excitedly, pulling along a fat, tall, yellow Fish-Man, who was Tom.

Flam was wearing black underwear, an open shirt, and had a free-flowing, unconventional hairstyle.

For a shipwright, the launch of each pirate ship is an exciting moment.

Moreover, this is the Night Pirates' ship, which undoubtedly makes people look forward to it.

The Night Pirates built a total of three large ships, each over 100 meters long. For Flam, although he had seen the Roger Pirates' Oro Jackson, it was a pirate ship built by his master.

However, the Night Pirates' ship is certainly not inferior, and in recent days, Iceberg has not told them the specific details of the Night Pirates' ship due to regulations.

However, it still reveals something: a hull that can easily withstand cannonballs, a super-powerful propulsion system, and super-strong firepower—this is a war machine, the world's top-tier pirate ship.

Furthermore, they did not participate in the development of the power plant, weapons, or the cannons on the bow; these were all built by a scientist on the Night Pirates' ship.

Even without seeing it with my own eyes, I could hear the sound of the pirate ship starting up from a great distance outside.

Iceberg, who was mentored by Tom, was not only good at building ships; he also had extensive knowledge of mechanical power and weaponry, and possessed the ability to research and develop them.

He could tell that this was an unprecedentedly powerful force, even exceeding the speed of Marine warship.

"Here we come, no need to rush, it's still early." Tom was being pulled forward by Flam, his obese body leaning forward and staggering slightly.

"Many people have already gone over there. If you go late, you might not get a seat," Flam said anxiously.

The two walked briskly through the streets, only to find themselves surrounded by a sea of people, many of whom were gathered together, blocking their view.

"We're late. I didn't expect there to be so many people," Flam said regretfully, looking around as if searching for an empty spot where they could squeeze in.

The best viewing spot is naturally the shore.

"Hey, Flam, over here!"

They heard Iceberg's voice and looked closely to see Iceberg standing on a high place, waving to them.

Flam's eyes lit up. "Over there, let's go quickly!"

As she spoke, she pulled Tom along a detour and ran towards the Iceberg.

"Iceberg, you're here so early." Upon arriving at the destination, Flam bent over and caught his breath.

"Well, there's a lot of preparation work to do before the pirate ship is launched, so I got up quite early. You were still sleeping then, so I didn't wake you. Now that the work is done, I knew you were coming back, so I reserved a spot to wait for you," Iceberg said with a smile, looking at Flam and recalling Flam's strange sleeping posture.

This is the rooftop of a house, close to the shore, only 100 meters away, and situated at a high point with a great view.

Looking at the crowded people below, Flam felt somewhat relieved. Luckily, Iceberg had arrived early, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to secure such good spots.

Looking around, there were several people standing on the rooftops of the other houses, and some had even accidentally fallen off. Fortunately, there were many people below, providing a human cushion, and the people in this world were generally quite strong. The houses were only two or three stories high, so there wasn't much damage.

On the other side, the crew of the Night Pirates propelled three pirate ships, one after another, slowly leaving the shipyard.

This downward-sloping waterway is tilted at a 30-degree angle, with half of the ship's hull visible in the air. The massive ship is so large that even the residents of Water Seven can see it from behind and above.

What came into view was a ferocious, pure black, two-headed dragon. This was one of the vice-captains of the Night Pirates. To distinguish it from the other vice-captains, one of the two-headed dragons on the bow was pure black, and the other was purple.

Here, half of the pirate ship is suspended in the air. Next is the inclined track. Just a little further forward, and the entire pirate ship will slide down the track and enter the sea.

Such a track is very ingenious, so Fishman Tom's Sea Train actually has a foundation and is supported by technology.

After all, it's very difficult to build a track at sea that can withstand storms without being affected.

"You guys go first," Gari said to the other crew members from the back of the ship. After all, the pirate ship would be moving quite fast once it slid down, and some of them might not be able to get on board in time.

The other crew members boarded the ship. Gari braced himself against the back of the pirate ship with both arms and pushed hard, propelling the ship forward. Then the entire ship tilted rapidly.

Finally, when the temperature reached about 30 degrees, the pirate ship began to slide rapidly down the track below, towards the shore, and its speed was increasing.

Gari had already jumped onto the pirate ship before it sank.

From afar, the pirate ship could be seen rapidly descending. As it drew closer, the pirate ship visibly grew larger, and only then did they clearly realize that such a pirate ship possessed an intimidating presence simply by looking at it.

"Whoosh!" some of the crew cheered. A sea breeze blew in their faces. Having experience traveling to the Sky Island before, this was a piece of cake for them.

"This ship is so big and so cool!" Flam, his eyes gleaming as he looked at the ship.

"Hehe, this is just one of the three pirate ships, one of the vice-captains. Next up is the Night Pirates' main ship, which is 150 meters long. Keep your eyes peeled and take a good look." Iceberg laughed as he listened.

These three ships were the largest projects he had ever participated in, and he was quite proud of them. After all, they were made with the best materials, and with so much money spent, they naturally had their value.

"What a fine ship!" Even the Fishman Tom couldn't help but exclaim. After all, it was the culmination of the hard work of the top shipwrights in Water Seven. During the period when there were no orders, they had devoted all their energy to this ship.

This order is not only crucial for the survival of the shipyard and Water Seven, but also because of the abundant and rare shipbuilding materials available. They can build a world-class pirate ship, and even participating in it is an honor.

Before the pirate ship was officially built, the design drawings alone took a long time to revise, almost a full month, before finally becoming a perfect masterpiece.

When the pirate ship was finally completed and presented to Tom, even he couldn't find any fault with it. As the world's number one shipwright, the difference between him and other shipwrights was probably that he had built a pirate ship that would become famous throughout the world.

Of course, he also has real skills.

However, each ship has its own unique features and is built according to the owner's requirements, so they are all different. If they are mass-produced products, they lose their uniqueness and become meaningless.

The pirate ship traversed the waterway via underwater tracks at incredible speed, sending sprays of water flying towards both banks.

By the time some people realized it, it was too late. After all, a large number of people had gathered along the waterway, and the crowded area made it impossible to evacuate quickly.

Huge splashes of water fell from the sky, catching many people off guard and soaking them.

This wasn't the end. The pirate ship had already reached the shore and plunged into the sea. The powerful impact caused half of the pirate ship to sink below the surface.

Then, thanks to the buoyancy of the seawater, it suddenly rose upwards, like a roller coaster, and some crew members accidentally lost their footing and were thrown into the air.

However, the impact of such an impact was catastrophic for the people living along the banks of the waterway.

The powerful impact of the pirate ship sent up waves that were tens of meters high, creating the feeling of a tsunami crashing in.

"Squat down, everyone squat down, don't panic!" Someone reacted quickly and shouted loudly.

At this moment, panic could lead to significant damage, as the combined force of a stampede and the impact of seawater can be incredibly destructive.

Unexpectedly, the splash was quite large. The residents of Water Seven, being experienced, had already cleared a space about five meters long along the bank near the tracks to prevent being affected by the water.

Upon hearing the sound, nearby residents reacted and crouched down on the ground, covering their heads with their hands.

A giant wave crashed down from the sky, soaking many people instantly. The powerful impact forced them to the ground, but they were mostly unharmed, with only a few suffering minor abrasions.

Realizing what was happening, the residents quickly moved back, making room for a larger area.

"Thank goodness, thank goodness." Flam was somewhat relieved to see this scene. He couldn't imagine what would have happened to him in their position. His underwear would have been soaked, and he would have been mistaken for a pervert and beaten up immediately.

"Let's go too." A pirate ship launched and sailed forward a short distance to make room for them to board. Teach said this and jumped onto the Queen Anne's Revenge. The other crew members followed suit.

At the stern, the towering Slada gave a push, and the entire pirate ship began to slide downwards.

As the main ship of the Night Pirates, it is larger than the previous secondary ship, with a ferocious dark purple three-headed dragon head. On the side of the ship, the blood-red "Dickie" represents Teach's name, and the writing style is elegant and Haki.

This is the Queen Anne's Revenge, finally revealed to the world.

The giant ship, which is 150 meters long, has numerous cannons on both sides, with 60 cannons on each side.

It's enough to make your scalp tingle. It truly lives up to its name as a war machine. Its length is similar to the Moby Dick, maybe even a little longer. However, the Moby Dick only has eighteen cannons on one side. The difference between the two is obvious. It can't even compare to the two vice-captains of the Night Pirates.

The Night Pirates' second-in-command has forty-two cannons on one side.

This is also why the Night Pirates' cannons are of higher quality; the muzzles are thinner and longer, taking up less space, but with greater power and accuracy.

"Segway One!" Flam exclaimed upon seeing the Queen Anne's Revenge, his eyes widening as if he were seeing an unparalleled beauty, like Cupid's arrow piercing his heart in an instant.

Such Haki, such might, is simply the romance of men. Flam has always liked this kind of highly lethal weapon, and he is very talented at developing it himself.

Looking at the exquisitely crafted muzzle, one can imagine how terrifying the power of the shells fired from such a cannon must have been.

I wanted to rush up and touch it.

Furthermore, according to Iceberg, there is also a huge space inside the bow of the ship, where powerful weapons are hidden.

With his keen eye, he could tell how large the space inside the bow was, and that the mouth of the enormous dragon head could be opened.

The remaining two pirate ships were launched one after another and were fully revealed to them. Standing on higher ground, they could see much more clearly and even spot the figures of many Night Pirates with bounties of hundreds of millions.

Flam was holding a telescope.

"Huh, what are they doing?" Flam couldn't help but wonder. Three pirate ships were lined up side by side on the sea. On the other side, five pirate ships, led by the Lucky Goddess, were slowly approaching the three new ships and stopped at a distance of about thirty meters.

Flam saw that some crew members on the five pirate ships were emptying some things, then jumped into the sea and swam towards the three new ships.

"This is a ship burial." Iceberg sighed. "It's a funeral for pirate ships. These pirate ships are limited by their materials and cannot sail in the strange waters of the New World, so we have to destroy them, hold a funeral for them, and bury them in the sea."

"The most important one is the pirate ship in the center, known as the 'Lucky Goddess,' which is also the first pirate ship of the Night Pirates."

Flam also realized that before the Great Pirate Era began, he had seen many pirates build new and better pirate ships for better navigation, while the old ships were mostly sold off for Beli or destroyed.

Others would have their ships buried, a funeral service held for the pirate ships.

The seabed Water Seven is littered with the wreckage of many pirate ships.

The members of the Night Pirates stood quietly on the ship, watching several pirate ships in the distance, mostly the Lucky Goddess.

The air was quiet and solemn; no one made a sound.

Ship burial is a custom at sea and a very solemn matter.

"Let me do it myself and send them off on their final journey," Teach muttered to himself. He slowly stepped forward, stretched out his hand, and thick black energy surged from Teach palm, wrapping around his entire arm. Then, a greatsword gradually emerged from the darkness in Teach's palm.

What emerged was the Dragon Abyss, the Sword of Kingship, which Teach held in his palm.

He raised the Dragon Abyss in his hand.

"Pine Torch!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Teach brandished the Dragon Abyss in his hand.

In the instant of the response, the air instantly became silent and scorching, friction against the air, and crimson-gold flames burned and coiled on the sword's surface.

The next moment, a massive wall of flame, shaped like a tornado, appeared dozens of meters away, engulfing all five pirate ships.

The scorching flames ignited the gasoline on the five pirate ships. Soon, the fire tornado Teach had created disappeared, and the five pirate ships were completely engulfed in flames, burning continuously on board.

This is a move that Genryuusai Shigekuni used to defeat Teach. Through the notes he gave to Teach has now learned it. Its power is not as terrifying because the flames are too dispersed and not as concentrated.

This was also a deliberate result by Teach; he needed to ignite the gasoline on the five ships with flames.

Nevertheless, this move amazed many people, as it was undeniably spectacular.

He took Dragon Abyss back into his own Darkness Space.

Teach, along with many others, silently watched as the five pirate ships were destroyed, burned, and gradually sank to the bottom of the sea.

A few tears welled up in the eyes of some of the crew members, who were filled with sadness.

But Teach felt no sadness.

This is destruction, and also rebirth.

A smile appeared on Teach's face. He had already sensed it. He turned his head slightly and looked up. On the tall mast, a familiar, blurry figure seemed to smile at him before disappearing in a flash.

Following Teach's gaze, many of the quick-reacting crew members saw a disappearing figure, realizing its existence.

"Get ready to set sail, hoist the sails!" Teach laughed, waving his hand and shouting.

Upon receiving Teach's order, the other crew members sprang into action.

Soon, the three pirate ships sped off towards the vast ocean in the distance.