The War Begins

In about a month, the World Government's army gathered in the Golden Sea, numbering over 100,000 elite troops, plus the addition of Vice Admiral, making up both the visible fighting force and the hidden powerhouses.

Gaya Island, on the other hand, has a total population of up to 30,000. Compared to the Navy, the pirates of the New World are much more ferocious and have the upper hand in one-on-one combat.

Therefore, both sides were evenly matched in terms of morale.

The scale of this battle even surpasses that of the future Battle of Marineford.

Whether it's the World Government or the pirates.

This is the first time we've seen a war of this scale, especially considering the sheer size of the forces involved.

The winds of change are blowing; a massive storm is forming over the Golden Sea, and the shadow of war is sweeping in.

Compared to the minor skirmishes of the past month, the real war is about to begin!

It's something that can't help but care about.

When combat power reaches this level, war becomes a contest of strength between the two sides. Even if there are any conspiracies or tricks, neither side will allow the other to succeed easily.

The navy suffered a major blow and became even more cautious, dispatching a large number of reconnaissance personnel.

Both sides have now basically identified each other's spheres of influence, and any entry will be immediately detected.

"Let's set off, let's start the war." Rediat, dressed in a purple robe that fluttered in the wind, chuckled lightly with a spirited air, yet his tone carried a hint of murderous intent.

Rediat is the commander of all the forces on Gaya Island, and he is absolutely qualified in terms of strength. The other one, Chronos, is not suitable for the position of commander; he is more suitable as a super henchman, and he himself knows this.

Moreover, the captains of the Great Pirate crews behind them had already made arrangements, so naturally they wouldn't have any objections.

Therefore, in a short period of time, the tasks and missions of each party in the war have been basically assigned, making the entire Gaya Island a unified whole, capable of unleashing even greater power during wartime.

As soon as Rediat finished speaking, the entire Gaya Island began to mobilize.

Half of Gaya Island was mobilized. Pirate ships and naval warships brought in from the Allied Forces left Gaya Island, splitting into three groups and sailing majestically towards the distant sea.

We must exert every effort to keep the World Government coalition forces outside their defenses as much as possible.

The war is ongoing, and it's impossible to have a decisive battle from the start. The World Government coalition is also unwilling to do so. They will not reveal their trump cards until at least the final battle to attack Gaya Island.

If your trump card is known too early, its effectiveness will be greatly reduced.

The entire Golden Sea has been surrounded by the World Government's coalition forces. The division of spheres of influence and the defensive lines of both sides are like two concentric circles.

At Base Zero, Army Admiral Vulture sat in the head seat. Since it was war, a commander was essential.

The main force in this war came from the army, so Army Admiral was appointed as the commander-in-chief. Marine Admiral Frieda Black and Kuzan sat to the side without saying anything.

However, judging from the appearance of Army Admiral Violent Bear, he seemed somewhat unwilling. This must have involved some twists and turns, as well as fierce behind-the-scenes struggles.

In the end, it was clear that the Vulture emerged victorious, seizing the position of commander-in-chief of the coalition forces.

At that moment, the Den Den Mushi rang, causing the expressions of the assembled generals to change. This was Den Den Mushi from the front lines. The fact that it was ringing meant that something had happened at the front; the pirates from Gaya Island had rebelled and attacked.

Just as they expected, "Report! Gaya Island has attacked and breached our lines. We urgently need reinforcements."

How many people came?

The Vulture asked, its brow furrowed.

"A lot." A heavy breathing voice came from the Den Den Mushi, sounding somewhat terrified. "Dozens of warships, pirate ships, at least half of their forces are coming. There's King the Wildfire, Shiryu the Rain, Thunder Titan Ronos, and..."

The voice stopped abruptly, and the Den Den Mushi a type of Den Den Mushi) hung up immediately.

They knew that the soldiers on patrol and reconnaissance were dead, and that Gaya Island was moving much faster than they had imagined.

It must have been those Great Pirate who made the move.

"Is it trying to seize the initiative?" Vulture muttered to himself, turning his head to survey the generals below.

"Gaya Island made the first move, so we'll fight back and drive them back!" Vulture shouted, clenching his fist.

Commands were transmitted from Base Zero to various bases, and the massive war machines of the Navy and Army began to operate. Behemoth-like warships lay dormant on the sea, now awakened and ready to unleash their fangs at any moment.

For some unknown reason, perhaps due to the impact of the war, what should have been daytime suddenly became overcast with dark clouds, and the weather turned gloomy.

When a person's spirit is strong enough, it can influence celestial phenomena. Similarly, when the spirit of a group of people is combined, it can also affect celestial phenomena.

War, a brutal war, and unwavering will.

Soon, continuous rain began, and the sea was turbulent. Even the huge waves could not shake the naval warships.

On the other side, pirate ships and warships attacked one after another, all flying pirate flags, which humiliated the navy.

The fleet on Gaya Island split into three groups: the fleet led by Chronos, Jin, Katakuri.

In response, the World Government coalition also split its forces into three groups, with each of the three Admiral leading a massive fleet.

On the surface, this is the situation, forming three main battlefields. However, in other areas, smaller units are bypassing the main battlefields, attempting to launch surprise attacks on the enemy's rear while their main combat forces are weakened.

This was the idea behind both Rediat and his team, as well as the World Government's Allied Forces' Staff Department.

Thus, battlefields are forming in various parts of the Golden Sea surrounding Gaya Island.

Dark clouds churned and lightning danced wildly in the sky. Suddenly, a thunderbolt ripped across the sky, followed by a deafening roar that rang in everyone's ears.

War is imminent.

This war has captured the world's attention, attracting even more attention than the kendo tournament.

As a continuation of the Golden Sea Battle, the war in the New World has also begun, with two Four Emperors) and numerous pirates from the New World suppressing the Navy.

Even with the naval Garp the Hero present, the outcome remains uncertain, as the two Four Emperors) exert immense pressure on the Navy.

What about Golden Lion Shiki and Whitebeard Newgate the Newgate? They will likely also intervene. Even with two of the strongest fighters, plus Garp, it would still be difficult to achieve much alone.

Sengoku had already prepared to send out former Admiral Black Arm Zephyr. Compared to the Golden Sea Battle, which was led by the World Government and the Army, the war in the New World was what the Navy needed to seriously deal with.

The promising situation cannot be destroyed like this, even if it's not much better now and is in a state of disarray.

Morgans felt immense pressure to present this culinary feast to the world in its most perfect form.

A large number of Reporter Bird were dispatched to the Golden Sea, the first half of the New World.

Naval battles and land battles will take place in the Golden Sea, and Reporter Bird will be constantly monitoring and broadcasting the events from various strongholds, artificial islands, and uninhabited outposts.

Naval warfare is all about controlling the sea. The islands scattered throughout the Golden Sea each represent control of a territory.

The main point of contention is these small islands.

These islands are small, perhaps only a hundred meters wide at a glance. They are uninhabited, may lack resources, and are only covered with a few trees. They are usually ignored, and even pirates would not stop there.

However, they can play a huge role in war, as they can be transformed into supply points and strongholds for attacking the next island.

These islands were also the battleground between Gaya Island and the World Government's coalition forces.

Naval warfare and land warfare, both—that's what real war is.

Morgans was risking offending many people by broadcasting live, as such a broadcast could potentially leak secrets about both sides or the war situation.

In a small battlefield, one side may have the upper hand and be able to win in a short time, while the other side obtains intelligence through live broadcast and sends strong reinforcements, causing the situation to reverse.

This has both advantages and disadvantages for both sides. In this way, some schemes can be easily discovered and turn into a confrontation of hard power.

Heavy rain poured down, the war had begun, and fierce clashes broke out on battlefields large and small. Soon, the ground was stained with blood.

On the sea, the stench of blood emanating from the corpses attracted ferocious sea beasts, even Sea King.

The cruelty of war is laid bare before the world, but what is even more evident is its power.

The perspective from high above cannot fully capture the death, but this angle is just right—it allows viewers to see what happened without being too cruel or unbearable, as the world is mostly made up of ordinary people.

Although the world is inherently cruel, and with the popularization of images, most people have become accustomed to such things, and most people have come into contact with a world they could never have imagined.

The fighting on the three main battlefields was even more intense, mostly taking place at sea, with only a small portion taking place on small islands.

Chronos takes on Frieda the Blackdove in a one-on-one aerial battle, with explosions erupting across the sky.

On the other side, the sea had been frozen over, forming a huge battlefield where the World Government's allied forces and the pirate alliance were engaged in a fierce battle.

In the center of the battlefield, King the Conflagration and Gari joined forces to fight Kuzan.

Flames burned on Jhin's body, as did Gari's; the intense fire of their emotions could resist and weaken Kuzan's chill.

Gari no longer concealed his Devil Fruit ability. Facing a formidable enemy like Kuzan, the use of the Rage Fruit greatly enhanced Gari's strength, both in terms of the fire damage accompanying his attacks and the overall boost to Gari body.

And it hasn't transformed into its Moon Lion Form yet.

Both the Rage Fruit's power and the Moon Lion Form greatly deplete Gari's stamina, significantly shortening the duration of battles. Therefore, Gari rarely uses them together.

Unless it truly reaches a critical juncture in war, a crucial moment, or even a decisive, fatal blow.

Both now possess Admiral Candidate- level combat power. When they joined forces, they were evenly matched against Kuzan for a time, with Kuzan even gaining a slight advantage.

Kuzan's abilities have somewhat reduced their effectiveness against the two, forcing them to rely more on swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat.

On the other side, on an island, Katakuri faced Army Admiral Violent Bear, with Marco the Phoenix assisting him.

The Violent Bear, now in its Human-Beast Form, possesses formidable claws and monstrous strength, making it a force to be reckoned with.

Besides possessing terrifying strength, the Fine-toothed Bear is also incredibly tough. With the Violent Bear's strength, it has even reached the level of Awakening. Their battle was extremely intense.

The small island became their battlefield, while on the surrounding sea, naval battles raged, cannon fire blazed, and gunfire raged as they fought on pirate ships and warships.

Swords clashed, gunshots rang out, and people fell every second.

If war is a drug, then once it starts, it's hard to stop unless the enemy is eliminated.

The army has exhausted all its strength; basically, apart from Admiral White Ghost, who is also Marshal, all of its high-end combat forces have arrived at the Golden Sea.

The Red Line has always been very stable, and it is protected by a large army. However, those soldiers are all ordinary soldiers; the real elites have been sent to the Golden Sea.

Among them were some powerful warriors, whose strength was close to or even equal to that of Vice Admiral.

In the stable Red Line, the army is rarely needed. Therefore, while strength is important for promotion in the army, connections are also extremely important.

If the navy has so many reserves, the army will naturally have some as well.

The World Government also bestowed some Devil Fruit upon them to enhance their strength and increase the number of high-end combatants.

When the World Government gets serious, the power it displays is terrifying. Even after losing so many high-end combatants in a surprise attack, the World Government can find a new batch or even more to replenish its ranks.

Because Gaya Island launched the first attack, the main battlefields were in the Golden Sea, which originally belonged to the World Government Alliance. The World Government Alliance quickly contained Gaya Island's offensive and even gained the upper hand.

Half of the troops on Gaya Island were deployed to the three main battlefields, while the remaining two-thirds were deployed to the smaller battlefields, with the last one-sixth remaining on Gaya Island.

Such a war, although seemingly advantageous only in terms of sheer numbers, did not offer any clear advantage and thus failed to satisfy them, or even the World Government.

Soldiers against soldiers, generals against generals—this is the normal way battles are fought in this world.

The spies within Gaya Island were purged, leaving them with only a superficial understanding of the Gaya Island's situation. With Teach's intelligence, the support sent by Great Pirate crews became very strong, especially the Night Pirates, who directly dispatched Shiryu and Rediat.

The World Government Alliance was unaware of Rediat's arrival, only believing that the Night Pirates had sent Shiryu of the Rain.

Rediat has a thorough understanding of the World Government's coalition forces. With their forces concealed and not being deployed, Gaya Island still holds a slight advantage in high-end combat capabilities.

This is the advantage of intelligence.

While Teach and his men aimed to prolong the war, Rediat did not want to proceed step by step and wanted to turn this subtle advantage into a clear one.

While delaying the war, they forced the World Government to deploy its hidden forces.

To this end, Rediat devised a brilliant plan and deployed his troops.

One person's performance can influence the outcome of a battle, and even directly determine the victory of a campaign.

A war is built up from the victories of these battles.

Rediat aimed to gradually gain an advantage in the war by exploiting this point. In his view, the decisive factor in this war was not the three main battlefields, but rather these smaller battlefields.

Although the fighting on the main battlefield was fierce, powerful forces were restrained, and the situation remained basically evenly matched.

Smaller battlefields are much more varied.

The expenditure of combat power should be focused on these smaller battlefields.

From the very beginning of the contest between the two sides, Rediat had already gained the upper hand, and the World Government Alliance was unaware that they had fallen into the trap woven by Rediat.

While the Vulture focused their attention on the main battlefield, Rediat set traps in smaller battlefields that seemed to have little impact on the overall war situation.

Enel was tasked with leading a force of three hundred men to capture a stronghold of the World Government's coalition forces.

Of the five hundred guards above, only one was a colonel.

"Oh no, it's Enel! Inform the colonel immediately!" a soldier shouted.

This shout directly enraged Enel. Enel absolutely didn't want to hear that title, which had no prestige whatsoever.

"You bastards, die!" Enel roared, wielding his dragon staff, and charged ahead, easily breaking through the navy's defenses.

The Navy and the Army have always had disagreements, making it difficult for them to lead each other.

So, apart from the main battlefield, these smaller islands are basically controlled by the navy and the army respectively.

His robust body contained immense power; a single blow could create a large crater in the ground, and a sweeping attack would send any navy soldier hit flying dozens or even hundreds of meters before meeting their demise.

Soon, a colonel wearing a cloak of justice stood in front of Enel.

"Surrender, Enel," the colonel said in a deep voice.

Seeing the figure blocking his way, Enel sneered disdainfully, "Don't take yourself too seriously, Marine." With a burst of energy, he charged forward.

With a flash, he appeared in front of the colonel and slammed his bat down hard.

Caught off guard, the colonel was blasted away.

Enel had undergone brutal battles and training, with over three hundred battles on the Combat Pyramid. He had seen plenty of people like this colonel, and had defeated many of them, so he didn't take them seriously.

Colonel Skin stood up. Although he had been knocked away, he was not injured. At the critical moment, he used Armament Haki.

Looking at Enel, his expression was somewhat unpleasant. Enel was using the Marine Six Styles technique, Shave, and he was very skilled at it.

Enel saw the colonel stand up again, which was within his expectations. His strength was not yet sufficient to kill a colonel with Armament Haki with a single blow.

On the contrary, he was somewhat excited. He wanted to fight, to hone himself through battle and slaughter, to become stronger, Awakening Armament Haki.

He didn't use his demonic abilities; he had to keep them hidden, as Rediat had warned him before he came.

Enel was clever and understood Rediat's meaning: to make the World Government's allied forces misunderstand his strength, so that the support they sent would gradually increase, but would not exceed Enel's limit.

This method not only depletes the World Government's forces but also trains Enel.

Once Awakening Armament Haki and combines it with his Devil Fruit abilities, Enel is confident he can fight even a Vice Admiral.