The Perfect Teamwork

Teach was well aware of Gari's actions. To prevent the information from being leaked, the plan was known only to the captains of the various pirate crews and those who were carrying it out.

It was called a hunt, but it was actually very difficult. Vice Admiral generals were already hard to kill, even if they were stronger. But a war base had many other elites besides these Vice Admiral.

As long as there is even one achievement, it is a success.

Teach also expressed confidence in their abilities.

If all else fails, you can still run away.

In response to the Golden Sea, the World Government established a total of twelve temporary war bases, surrounding the entire Golden Sea.

Today, only six of these bases remain, and all combat power is concentrated in these six most important bases.

The remaining bases are basically empty, with only some basic infrastructure remaining, and these facilities are in a dilapidated state. The people on Gaya Island know that the World Government's coalition forces will return.

Once the large army arrives, with their vast financial resources, they will be able to rebuild these war bases in no time.

Since the division of war bases was temporary, they were simply designated as number zero through five.

When Gari and his men arrived at War Base No. 5, it was dusk.

A giant bird, formed from condensed mist, hung high in the sky above Base Five.

They didn't rush to act, but waited for the others to join them in maximizing the effect and catching the World Government coalition off guard.

While waiting, Gari recalled his main opponents: Tsien, Guinness, Maderno, three powerful men with the rank of Vice Admiral.

Among them, Tsien is Marine Vice Admiral, while Guinness and Maderno are both Vice Admiral in the Army.

The navy has many capable individuals, and even if some Vice Admiral are lost, new Vice Admiral can still be promoted.

However, due to the navy's need to suppress the seas, its power is too dispersed. In addition, with the shift of power to the New World, the number of Vice Admiral admirals in the Golden Sea Battle is now only five, while the remaining ten are army Vice Admiral.

In fact, the combined number of Vice Admiral sent to the Golden Sea by the Navy and Army was as high as twenty-four, nine of whom have already sacrificed their Golden Sea.

There were three Marine Vice Admiral and six lieutenant Vice Admiral the army.

This is absolutely a vital fighting force, and a huge loss for the World Government, Navy, and Army.

In comparison, Gaya Island suffered fewer losses, but several strong individuals still perished.

Just like "Willow Fire," an important member of the Demon Pirates, whose bounty had risen to 700 million Beli, although he did not die, he was careless in the face of the brutal war and had his arm cut off by a Marine Vice Admiral.

Their fighting strength was severely damaged, and they have left Gaya Island and returned to the New World.

Now, having paid a high price to equip themselves with mechanical arms developed by the Night Pirates, they have regained their fighting strength.

After all, apart from lacking tactile sensation, a mechanical hand is no different from a real hand, which still has some impact on strong individuals, as they lack that kind of explosive physical power.

The main pirate crews' strongest members did not die; it was the pirates with bounties of three or four hundred million Beli who perished.

These pirate crews don't have as many strong members as the top-tier pirate crews, so losing even one would be a huge loss to the overall strength of the crew.

Therefore, after suffering losses, they realized that the Golden Sea was no longer within their reach, especially when facing a behemoth like the World Government.

Even with these top-tier pirate crews holding them off, they stopped sending reinforcements.

Compared to the navy, the army is undoubtedly much weaker. In the Golden Sea Battle, apart from the top-tier combat power, the army was undoubtedly the main force in this war among the World Government coalition forces.

Because the army has practically mobilized its entire force, there's not much happening on the Red Line, and the Revolutionary Army is still lying low, not yet making its move.

Therefore, the army's role is not significant, and there are quite a few people within the World Government who gossip about it. It still occupies such a large portion of the military budget every year, which, although not as much as the navy, is still a huge asset.

This is a rare opportunity for an operation, so the army naturally wants to perform well. It also has the intention of competing with the navy, since the navy is the favored son, and the World Government relies on the navy to rule the seas.

All sixteen lieutenant Vice Admiral in the army have been dispatched, and with the addition of an Army Admiral "Violent Bear," a second Army Admiral "Vulture" will soon follow.

At this point, having suffered such heavy losses, the war could not be stopped so easily. Neither the navy nor the army would agree to it; otherwise, the sacrifices would have been in vain.

Public opinion has had some influence on the navy, but the navy's top leadership remains rational.

They couldn't accept such a pointless sacrifice. Even during the Sengoku, they couldn't control everything and needed to consider the internal situation of the navy.

Whether the war continues or a ceasefire is held, each has its own advantages. One can avoid greater losses, while the other can generate enormous wealth and development funds.

Of course, this is under the premise of ensuring victory in the war.

Even knowing the World Government's plans and the powerful forces secretly at play, there is a high probability of victory in the war.

To be fair, the Sengoku was slightly inclined towards a truce. The idea was appealing, but what if something unexpected happened?

About half an hour later, the Den Den Mushi rang. As soon as it was turned on, Chronos's voice came through the Den Den Mushi: "Begin the operation."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gari hung up the Den Den Mushi, a look of excited and bloodthirsty smile spreading across his face.

"Get ready to go," Gari said to Lubite and Nelson beside him.

Soon, the large bird formed from the condensed mist swooped down from the sky and flew towards the war base below.

"Huh? What's that?" An army soldier looked up, noticed the strange thing in the sky, and asked with some confusion.

The soldiers nearby couldn't help but look up.

"That's a bird, isn't it?" someone said indifferently.

As the large gray bird descended rapidly, its silhouette gradually became clearer.

"What a huge bird!" a soldier exclaimed. The bird that Lubite had conjured had a wingspan of over twenty meters.

A sharp-eyed soldier suddenly noticed several small dots on the bird's back. He quickly widened his eyes, discovered them, and cried out in alarm, "Oh no, it's an enemy attack!"

But it was too late. With a loud bang, the giant bird crashed to the ground and exploded, turning into mist that spread outwards.

Many people spotted Gari and his group, but the large bird descended extremely quickly, and in just a few seconds, by the time they saw it clearly and wanted to notify the others, it was too late.

Lubite had already made his move, unleashing his power. The ever-expanding mist engulfed everyone, quickly covering and shrouding the small island of only a dozen square kilometers.

His figure was hidden in the mist. As Devil Fruit User the Mist-Mist Fruit, Lubite also had the titles of "Mist Killer" and "Mist Ghost".

He has a bounty of 800 million Beli.

Similarly, before the bird even landed, Nelson had already vanished to who-knows-where using his abilities.

Only Gari unleashed his aura without restraint, attracting the strongest warriors from both the navy and the army.

Meanwhile, Gari had already begun his operation, wielding Hunting Knife and Hunting Claws, and started his hunt, tearing apart the bodies of soldiers one by one.

This is essentially a combination of one warrior and two assassins.

The dense fog reduced visibility to only five meters; beyond that, one could only see a shadow. Moreover, the fog's grayish-black color made it even harder to detect.

With his wild instincts and powerful Observation Haki, even with his eyes closed, Gari could sense those weak auras, those figures waiting to be hunted.

However, he did not forget his goal: to end the battle as soon as possible. He didn't care about these small fry and left them to Lubite.

The dense fog, like a slow-acting poison, will gradually rob you of your fighting ability and eventually lead to death if you stay in it for too long.

Moreover, Lubite was controlling the mist to rapidly invade the soldiers' bodies.

Now, Gari had only warmed up slightly, but he had already sensed three powerful auras rapidly approaching through the mist.

"The hunt begins!" Gari licked his lips, revealing a ferocious smile. His face was slightly contorted with rage, as if Gari were unleashing the power within his bloodline and awakening his wild nature.

Gari was already very familiar with this.

Gari's appearance changed slightly; his scarlet pupils, flowing white hair, and a terrifying aura like that of a ferocious beast emanated from his body.

Gari's figure vanished from his spot in an instant, and at the same moment, the ground where he had stood suddenly sank into a large crater.

Meanwhile, three Vice Admiral from the war base were rushing over together.

Suddenly, they stopped in their tracks, cautiously observing the fog ahead. They all sensed a hidden danger within the fog, making them hesitant to proceed.

They exchanged a glance, nodded, and decided to go together.

Although they didn't know the specific enemy's identity, they were certain there was more than one, but they could only identify one as "Mist Hunter" Lubite.

The powerful figures on Gaya Island know very well about the war, which has lasted for so long, and have basically dealt with them all.

This familiar mist—they knew without a doubt who it belonged to, and it was precisely because of this that they knew how terrifying Lubite's abilities were.

If no powerful figure were to confront Lubite and prevent him from manipulating the mist at will, the resulting losses would be incalculable.

Although the fog was not very effective against them, it was absolutely lethal to other naval forces. Although the island was only a dozen square kilometers in size and was originally an uninhabited island, it had now been completely transformed into a war fortress by the World Government, housing more than 10,000 soldiers.

They couldn't imagine their entire army being wiped out.

Suddenly, a white figure emerged from the mist; it was Gari, holding Hunting Knife, as he traversed the rolling fog.

Astounding speed, immense power, and Haki intertwined with lightning.

The sharp blade flashed in an instant, targeting Lieutenant Vice Admiral Guinness, who was on the far left and was Gari's best target.

Gari's strength is now vastly different from what it used to be. The Golden Sea Battle of the past year have been a severe test for Gari, a constant series of battles.

He himself is a master hunter, and his ability to conceal his presence is such that although the three Marine Vice Admiral could sense the danger from the mist, they could not find Gari's location.

The mist was a limitation for them, but for Gari, his enhanced Observation Haki, wild instincts, and keen sense of smell made Gari feel right at home.

This attack was fatal, and at such close range, the speed was so fast that no one could react in time.

Guinness, who was being targeted, felt his heart pounding and instinctively wanted to avoid it. Under the threat to his life, he pushed himself to his limit and his body tilted slightly to one side.

The double-edged Hunting Knife, which was meant to slice through Guinness's neck, was avoided by Guinness.

However, "Sizzle!"

The sharp blade of the Hunting Knife easily pierced through Guinness's Armament Haki.

A white shadow flashed by, and none of the three could see clearly who made the move.

When they came to their senses, their eyes widened in disbelief. Even Guinness couldn't believe it. Looking at his left arm, he felt that it was completely empty.

At his feet, clearly visible, was the entire arm.

Blood kept flowing out, and the pain was excruciating.

Unbelievable! Guinness had unleashed Armament Haki, yet he was easily pierced by that silver blade, as if it were made of paper.

Even though Gari's original state was much stronger than Guinness's, the Moon Lion Form's enhancement to Gari's body is not just limited to the physical body. In this state, the static electricity within his body becomes much stronger, and Gari's Armament Haki also undergoes a qualitative leap.

With multiple attacks combined with his own, plus Gari's sneak attack, Guinness was unable to mount an effective defense in an instant, resulting in this outcome.

Of course, Lubite plays a crucial role; without the cover of the fog, Gari's advantages could not be fully utilized.

The thick fog has turned the island into Gari's hunting ground.

There wasn't much time to think at this point. "Let's hurry and get out of the fog," Tsien said, and together with Romano, they shielded Guinness in the middle.

They felt a lingering fear, a profound sense of crisis. In their minds, the only person who could match such skill was Rain Gari.

The power that Gari displayed was beyond their expectations.

During the Golden Sea Battle, Gari rarely transformed into his Moon Lion Form, as his own power was fundamental, a fact Gari clearly understood.

They wanted to escape, but would Gari give them the chance? Would Gari simply watch his prey slip through his fingers?

Before the three Marine Vice Admiral could make a move, Gari struck again.

Their brows twitched incessantly; they knew Gari's attack was imminent, and they looked around with even greater vigilance.

My heart was pounding. The misty environment and the powerful Gari created a terrifying pressure.

Unfortunately, they were all skilled in physical combat, and none of them were Devil Fruit users. If they had Zoan Devil Fruit abilities and a keen sense of smell, they might have been able to detect Gari's location.

A gloomy feeling settled over my heart.

However, Gari appeared in a location that surprised them; Gari's figure descended from the sky and emerged from the mist.

The sharp Hunting Knife and Hunting Claws were aimed at Guinness, who was sandwiched between the two men. It seemed that Gari wanted to take care of Guinness first.

The three were still somewhat shaken, even though they could all be considered seasoned veterans.

However, faced with the oppressive aura emanating from Gari, they knew that they were no match for Gari within the mist, and would be killed if they did not leave.

In the shadows, there is another Lubite, whose whereabouts are unknown.

At such close range, Tsien Vice Admiral Tzin reacted instantly, swinging his longsword in an attempt to block Gari's attack.

A strange smile crept across Gari's face as an invisible aura enveloped them all.

Suddenly, Gari vanished, as did Vice Admiral Maderno.

The next moment, Vice Admiral Maderno appeared in Gari's original position, and Gari, instead of switching places with Maderno, appeared behind Tsien Vice Admiral Tzin.

This bizarre change made the three of them think of one person: Nelson of the Night Pirates. Although his strength was not outstanding among the Night Pirates' officers, the strangeness of his abilities was what they needed to be most wary of.

By then, it was too late. The foggy arena created by Lubite had become their fatal trap, leading them into the abyss.

Tsien Vice Admiral Tzin's full-force slash struck Maderno directly, cleaving him in two at the waist. The blade, wreathed in Haki, tore through flesh and blood all the way to Maderno's abdomen.

Who would want to cover their entire body with Haki for no reason? The Haki a person can possess is limited, so one should naturally use it with caution.

Unfortunately, Maderno didn't use Haki to cover his waist, and he took the full force of Tsien's slash. If Tsien hadn't held back, Madno's upper and lower body might have really been separated.

Gari's Hunting Knife then pierced Tsien's back, the force of which went straight through Tsien's heart.

To Guinness's astonishment, a longsword pierced his chest from behind, the blood-stained blade emerging from his chest.

Nelson appeared from behind Guinness.

At the same time, Lubite's figure emerged from the mist, appearing directly beside Maderno, and without hesitation, slashed at Maderno's wound on the waist, finishing him off.

Maderno ultimately could not escape his fate of being dismembered.

The three corpses, their wide-open eyes, all flashed with shock and resentment.

"This is surprisingly easy." The three of them stood there, Maderno looked at their results, almost in disbelief, as if he were dreaming.

Three Vice Admiral died at their hands in a mere instant, but that was the truth; their bodies, devoid of any Haki, were as fragile as paper.

"No, it should be called perfect teamwork!" Nelson shook his head slightly and smiled. When they teamed up, they felt that they could cooperate well with each other.

The resulting chemical reaction is truly unimaginable and amazing.

Whether it's Lubite's mist, Nelson's spatial abilities, or Gari's formidable strength, all are indispensable.

"Lubite, our captain would love to welcome you to join us," Gari Lubite, openly inviting Lubite to join their Night Pirates, attempting to poach Golden Lion Shiki.

"Let's forget about it. I'll consider it if I have the chance." This was undoubtedly a rejection. No one would betray someone for no reason, especially since Lubite was now a key member of the Flying Pirates and the fleet captain in charge of a fleet.

There is a possibility to consider, but it's impossible unless the Flying Pirates are wiped out.

"What's next?" Lubite changed the subject.

Seeing that Lubite didn't agree, Gari didn't care. If Lubite had agreed so easily, he would have suspected that Lubite had something to hide.

The fleet captains of the Flying Pirates all possessed great ambitions, yet they submitted to the strength of Golden Lion Shiki.

Before Golden Lion Shiki's incident, they were undoubtedly very "loyal".

"Of course, we'll continue hunting," Gari said excitedly, sounding impatient.

"Before that, let's take care of these soldiers first," Nelson nodded and said.

"Watch me." Lubite smiled. Without needing to focus on the stronger opponent, Lubite could use his abilities without restraint.

"Let's attack together." Gari and Nelson attacked together, targeting the stronger officers and colonels.

Before long, the mist gradually dissipated, and a giant mist bird flew into the sky. On the island, corpses lay scattered everywhere, devoid of any life, exuding the aura of death.