The Golden Sea War Expands
In the New World, some large battlefields have tacitly begun to settle down, and wars between top powers have come to a halt.
Some smaller wars are still ongoing, but they don't have a significant impact on the New World, and besides, not everyone will be there to watch the kendo tournament.
However, this is only a temporary truce; the war will resume after the kendo tournament.
The war in the Golden Sea continues, seemingly unaffected by the news of the kendo tournament.
This represents enormous profits, which the Navy and the World Government will not give up, so we cannot give them any chance.
Meanwhile, for better combat, several small islands surrounding Gaya Island, besides being occupied by the navy, have now become battlefields for both sides.
The navy has the advantage in naval warfare, and Lafitte and his men can't keep an eye on things all the time.
Meanwhile, on the fiercely contested battlefield, the Navy expended a great deal of manpower and resources but saw no results, and its numbers expanded to as many as 30,000. The pirates' strength also increased.
On the Night Pirates' side, besides Lafitte, Nelson also came to provide support, which was a good training opportunity for him as well, and his cooperation with Lafitte was also very smooth.
The Whitebeard Pirates sent Camus, the captain of the Fish-Man Division, who has a great advantage at sea and can easily destroy Navy warships.
The Flying Pirates also received a fleet captain, as did the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates. The increase in high-end forces greatly enhanced their strength and put enormous pressure on the Navy, even forcing them to shift from passive defense to localized counter-offensives.
In comparison, the navy's high-end combat capabilities are somewhat lacking, with only Admiral Black Pigeon somewhat unable to carry the burden alone.
Admiral Akainu is in the New World, Kizaru is guarding the Marine Science Department, and Aokiji is patrolling the Grand Line. They are not incapable of moving, but they cannot move easily.
If all of them are mobilized, it is very likely that the scale of the war will further expand.
Therefore, at most one Admiral- level combatant can be added, which is the limit that can be tolerated.
The matter of Admiral Akainu guarding the gateway to the New World remains unchanged. Admiral Kizaru and Aokiji have planned to participate in this kendo tournament, but only Borsalino will actually participate Aokiji, like Garp, will be a spectator and also treat it as a vacation, traveling to Pagila Island with Vice Admiral Garp.
Sengoku had become the Fleet Admiral, so naturally he couldn't leave the Marine Headquarters. The Marine Headquarters needed top-tier combat power to protect it, which could be considered a limitation imposed on the Fleet Admiral.
Therefore, the Navy sent Black Arm Zephyr to provide support.
Zephyr also wanted to bring his elite training camp to the battlefield for some practice, but only on the edge of the battlefield. If they really intervened in the battlefield, the losses would be unimaginable if something went wrong.
In addition to resisting the navy, the protracted war has also led to various forces using salvage ships to salvage gold in the waters near Gaya Island, and they have already made considerable gains.
This made World Government officials envious, and they kept urging the navy to speed up the attack.
The navy ignored this; war is not that simple, and they had many things to consider, including various implications.
The army's support undoubtedly relieved the pressure on the navy.
The Golden Sea seemed to have been stained with blood. Although the number of deaths in each battle was not large, the cumulative effect of such a long war was astonishing, now exceeding 20,000.
The scent of blood attracted many Sea Kings, making this area even more dangerous.
The World Government's military, the Navy and the Army, are naturally not of one mind. There are not many wars on the Red Line to begin with, and the quality of the Army cannot compare with that of the Navy, even among the strong.
In contrast, the army was more arrogant and did not cooperate with the navy, making their plan to occupy Gaya Island a distant prospect.
Instead of intervening in this situation, the World Government's top brass is pleased with it.
However, the war intensified, and smoke filled the air at sea and on the islands.
In the time leading up to the start of the kendo tournament, a major battle had already broken out.
This is a small island relatively close to Gaya Island. It is devastated and almost completely flattened. There is hardly any vegetation on the island, which gives you an idea of how intense the battle was.
Admiral "Black Dove" Frieda and King the Conflagration, the Marco the Phoenix can be considered old rivals.
Despite having the advantage against these two powerful individuals, Frieda couldn't do much to King and Marco. Both were flight-type ability users, one Ancient Species and the other possessing the power of immortal flames, both boasting incredible speed.
The three engaged in a fierce battle in the air, creating a series of tremendous noises.
Below, pirates, navy, and army were fighting each other. Gunshots and cannon fire filled the air, and corpses were everywhere, as if the earth had been stained with blood.
The real main battlefield, however, was at sea, where Black Arm Zephyr battled "Thunder Tyrant" Chronos. Lightning flashed continuously. Facing the powerful Zephyr, Chronos had already transformed into a Titan, its body reaching a hundred meters in height, making it incredibly massive.
This is his strongest form, and it's also the difference between the Human-Human Fruit Mythical Zoan and other Mythical Zoan.
Zephyr was undoubtedly stronger, but Chronos possessed an exceptional physique and regenerative abilities, making it impossible for Zephyr to defeat Chronos. The battle between the two continued in this manner.
The fierce battle stirred up the sea, creating a huge whirlpool on the surface, and the two of them were at the center of the whirlpool.
"He's a monster," Nelson said, his expression serious, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes as he looked at the battlefield between Zephyr and Chronos.
He learned a lesson from this experience and became aware of his own weaknesses.
He has always been very confident in his abilities, after all, even Admiral Borsalino was completely outmaneuvered by his skills.
Now, he has undoubtedly met his match, and it has shown him that his abilities are ineffective against true powerhouses.
True powerhouses possess the highest level of Armament Haki. When their entire body is covered in Armament Haki, their abilities become ineffective and they cannot be used against others.
He had already tested this on Zephyr. The powerful Armament Haki covering his entire body completely blocked his abilities, and he was almost taken down by Zephyr. Fortunately, he reacted in time and teleported himself away.
The same goes for Chronos. As Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit User, he has a great advantage. His Armament Haki is also world-class, even stronger than Admiral Frieda.
This also means that his abilities are not invincible and have no effect on those top-tier powerhouses.
However, this did not discourage him. He was also aware of his own talent. His swordsmanship had only recently reached the Swordmaster, and he had no hope of becoming Great Swordmaster. His physical skills were relatively ordinary. Although he had learned the Marine Six Styles, they were not impressive enough and had not reached an impressive level. He needed time to hone his skills.
His Armament Haki is mediocre, but his Observation Haki is quite good; he has a natural Observation Haki for it.
Compared to the other monsters in the Night Pirates, the difference in talent is clearly visible. However, on the high seas, he is already quite good. When the difference in strength is not significant, he has a great advantage in battle.
The only thing they can rely on to close the gap with the strong is their own ability.
If he can further develop the Steal-Steal Fruit to the point of Awakening, it will undoubtedly allow his strength to take a qualitative leap.
And that is also his goal.
A flash of sword light appeared before his eyes, rapidly attacking Nelson; he could feel the sharp Sword Intent.
Nelson was facing a Marine Vice Admiral. While Nelson was thinking, the Nelson seized the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow.
However, just as the long sword was about to strike Nelson's neck, Nelson vanished in an instant.
Appearing to his side, seemingly out of nowhere, it also slashed with its sword, a fatal blow that severed the Marine Vice Admiral's right arm holding the sword.
Although he was thinking about something, his Observation Haki kept his eyes locked on the Marine Vice Admiral.
Having lost an arm, the Marine Vice Admiral quickly retreated, and another Marine Vice Admiral swiftly came to his aid, giving Nelson no chance to kill him.
On this battlefield, Nelson is like a god of death. His spatial abilities are so powerful that they are impossible to defend against. In terms of killing efficiency, even Lafitte cannot compare to Nelson.
Lafitte will still be tied down, while for Nelson, it would be far too easy to escape the battlefield.
Although Nelson's strength wasn't top-tier, he was like a sword of Damocles hanging over the Navy's side.
Meanwhile, in the constant killing, his sword became increasingly sharp, and he transformed into a cold and ruthless executioner, continuously reaping the lives of others.
They simply cannot contain Nelson unless they possess the ability to Future Sight or have a reaction speed faster than Nelson.
For this reason, there were several wars in which they secretly tried to encircle and eliminate Nelson. Admiral Frieda personally took action, but Nelson still managed to escape in the end.
Because of this, Nelson became more vigilant and cautious, and would stay close to Lafitte on the battlefield.
At the same time, they also had to guard against other pirates on their side taking advantage of their misfortune, since they were competitors and Nelson's abilities posed a significant threat to them.
The army and navy have very distinct appearances, and the army also has many strong individuals, enhancing the world's high-end combat power.
Lafitte's current adversary is a Devil Fruit User the Vulture Fruit. Although Lafitte is quite strong, he is suppressed in every way, whether in terms of speed or basic combat strength.
Katakuri, on the other hand, has an impressive track record. Even when facing attacks from two or three powerful opponents, he is not at a disadvantage but rather has the upper hand. In the past six months, he has grown at a visible rate.
His excessive use of Observation Haki caused his Observation Haki to evolve continuously, allowing him to foresee the future in increasingly distant directions.
A Marine Vice Admiral and an army Vice Admiral have already died at his hands.
Such a record has caused Katakuri's bounty to skyrocket, now reaching an astonishing 1.1 billion Beli.
Now, he is fighting against an army commander, Army Admiral, but his combat strength is much weaker than that of Admiral.
He could barely be considered Admiral, at the level of Admiral Candidate.
With such strength, it's no wonder that the massive army couldn't suppress the struggling Revolutionary Army in the future; on the contrary, the Revolutionary Army grew stronger with time.
After all, increasing strength is not enough to rely solely on good abilities; it also requires the influence of the broader environment. How can the stable army on the Red Line compare to the navy's battles and training in the chaotic ocean?
One of the army lieutenant Vice Admiral was also killed in a sneak attack by Lafitte.
Thus, during this period, the World Government lost three high-ranking combatants. Putting aside the other deaths, this is enough to illustrate the cruelty and intensity of the war.
Although King the Conflagration, Marco the Phoenix, and Chronos Thunder Tyrant did not achieve any significant victories, they were consistently the main force in resisting the two Admiral- level combatants.
In contrast, the main defensive side had a significant advantage, as none of the pirates' main strongmen were killed, although some of the stronger pirates did die.
The World Government suffered greater losses and had a higher death toll.
This war, like the Sea of Chaos of New World, is one that cannot be ended in less than a few years, and it has now earned the reputation of a meat grinder.
When it will finally end depends on when the World Government compromises.
The World Government should be worried, Teach and his team have already begun harvesting gold from the Golden Sea.
If the World Government compromises, it will be a huge blow to World Government reputation. At the same time, this direct confrontation will also indirectly reveal the World Government's strength and its bottom line.
Given these various factors, the world will undoubtedly become more chaotic, and the World Government's control over the oceans will undoubtedly decline.
This era is one of great change. The World Government, which has ruled the world for eight hundred years, faces the question of whether to consolidate its position or be replaced. Many are waiting to see and are secretly pushing for change.
Revolutionary Army, Sea Emperor, and many other hidden forces.
As the Kendo Tournament approaches, undercurrents are stirring. Compared to Sicily, where the Expo being held, Sicily Island has not been occupied for long and is located on the edge of the Night Pirates' territory.
Pagila Island, located at the heart of the Night Pirates' territory, is the true domain and home ground of the Night Pirates.
The arrival of the Four Emperors, along with various forces, powerful individuals, and the Navy, was not met with any resistance from the Night Pirates. In fact, "Dark Emperor" Teach welcomed them through the World Economic News Report.
This demonstrates the confidence of the Night Pirates; in some people's eyes, the Night Pirates have even begun preparing to become Emperors.
This was also a good opportunity to gather information about the Night Pirates' territory. After the Night Pirates occupied the Saguros Sea, they quickly turned the area into Night Pirates.
It's rare for any important information to leak out; the territory of the Dark Night Pirates is shrouded in mystery, which only fuels people's curiosity.