The Tide Turns
Kong's figure landed steadily on the ground, and all eyes fell on him.
The changes and reversals in things always take people by surprise. First, Alastair filled the position of Army Admiral White Ghost, and eight CP0 members and Dark Emperor Teach appeared almost at the same time.
Due to the Dark Emperor's overwhelming power, CP0 suffered heavy losses in a short period of time.
Then, former Fleet Admiral Kong appeared and immediately knocked Dark Lord away. Through slow-motion replay, it can be seen that Dark Lord's indestructible absolute defense was directly shattered.
He was blasted into the sea, and as a power user, his fate was unknown. However, the others did not believe that the Dark Emperor had died just like that; if that were true, it would be utterly ridiculous.
This is a very strong old man with a broad chest, tawny skin, and white hair and beard shaped like a "mountain".
Compared to Marshal, who had only Sengoku for a few years, this former naval Marshal, now the commander-in-chief of the entire navy, undoubtedly had greater prestige. The world was in an uproar, as no one expected that the World Government would send out this "treasure of the store".
The navy reached its peak in the age of air power.
Many people seemed to have returned to that glorious era. Among the various pirates, factions, and civilians from all over the world watching the footage, some had solemn expressions, while others were cheering.
Especially among some older people from the previous generation or even the generation before that, Kong's intimidating presence was very strong, and his reputation as "Steel Bones" was earned through his own punches and kicks.
The terrifying aura and powerful sense of oppression boosted the morale of the allied forces, while the pirates felt immense pressure. Kong's combat power was unmatched by ordinary top-tier experts.
Teach was sent flying by a single punch, which completely erased the joy he had felt from severely injuring CP0 earlier.
Many others were focused on the location where Teach was thrown into the sea; Teach's condition was undoubtedly something they all wanted to know.
A black sphere rose from beneath the sea surface, from the broken ice. After reaching a certain height, the sphere returned to its original state, transforming into Dark Jade, revealing Teach's figure inside.
Before falling into the water, Teach's Dark Jade transformed into a sphere, enveloping him inside to prevent contact with the seawater, ensuring his safety even if he were to fall in.
Teach was hit by a punch and looked a little disheveled; the force of the blow tore a hole in his shirt at the chest.
In reality, the injuries were not serious; despite the gushing blood, his powerful vitality made them manageable.
Aside from some pain, shattered bones are nothing to worry about and won't affect combat, as they will automatically repair themselves in a short time.
Aside from their own formidable strength, most powerful people in this world are like this; if they want to recover quickly, they just need to take some calcium supplements and drink some milk.
Moreover, this is especially true for Teach's powerful physique and vitality.
Even so, Teach still felt a dull ache in his body. Although it didn't affect his combat, Sora's powerful Armament Haki had undoubtedly broken through his Haki defense and penetrated directly into his body.
And then there was that terrifying power, the arm covered in silver fur. In that instant, Kong underwent a partial beast-like transformation, his power greatly increased. In terms of strength, Kong was undoubtedly one of the world's top individuals, perhaps even the World's Strongest.
In terms of physique, Teach also saw that there was still a big gap between them, considering that this world's top physical fighter also had the powerful boost from the Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit.
The Mythical Zoan King Kong is one of the few Mythical Zoan without any special abilities. If one had to say it has one, it would be the King Kong power it possesses, which makes its body incredibly hard, greatly enhancing both its defense and attack capabilities.
"That was a powerful punch, Sky." Teach laughed as he looked at Sky from afar.
"You're not bad either, kid." Kong looked at Teach and said in a deep voice. In terms of age, he was nearly four times Teach's age. When he was sailing the seas, Teach was still nowhere to be found.
In terms of experience and combat skills, the two are far inferior to each other. In terms of strength, Teach is no match for him, so it is reasonable for him to call Teach a "kid".
However, Teach is now one of the World's Strongest, and the strongest among the pirates who have risen in the new era. He has a significant influence in the New World.
The word "brat" sounded extremely harsh, and some Night Pirates present felt a surge of anger rising within them, glaring at Kong.
Teach is their king! How could he be so easily underestimated by Kong?
There were other pirates, members of the Four Emperors' pirate crews. Now, Dark Emperor was practically on par with the four emperors. This "brat" was also a veiled insult to their captain in their ears.
He's just an old guy who was born a few decades earlier!
Teach's smile vanished, his eyes narrowed. He possessed his own pride. Although Sora was stronger than him, the difference was limited. Even if Sora was slightly weaker, it was impossible for him to defeat Sora. He could move freely and easily.
The air seemed to grow heavy as the two stared intently at each other, as if they were about to clash at any moment.
"I really hope you'll still be able to say things like that in the future. Then, Garp won't be there to save your life."
Teach chuckled coldly, referring to the incident where Sora was defeated head-on by Redfield, but Garp arrived at the crucial moment to save him and even managed to defeat the severely weakened "The Lone Red".
Kong's face darkened; this was the last thing he wanted to recall, the greatest defeat of his life.
"What's the meaning?"
Many people didn't understand Teach saying, but their intuition told them that it was an important matter that also involved the naval Garp the Hero.
Asking questions when you don't understand is a virtue among many netizens in the One Piece world. This matter occurred before the Great Pirate Era began, before the era of video was established, and due to the World Government and Navy's cover-up of the information, not many people knew about it.
Since someone asked, someone will answer. Many people are happy to do things that cause trouble for the World Government and damage the Navy's reputation.
Soon, the incident that had been deliberately concealed and was unknown to most people was exposed on the forum. It could no longer be hidden, and it was even being deliberately highlighted.
"Kong, although I really want to fight you, unfortunately, your opponent is not me," Teach said with a confident smile.
"Hmm?" Many people were puzzled.
The next moment, Kong's expression changed, and he turned his gaze to the sky.
The sky suddenly darkened, and the clouds churned and swirled like a vortex.
"Hahahaha!" The arrogant and domineering laughter echoed between heaven and earth.
You hear the voice before you see the person; many people know who it is from that signature laugh.
A figure dressed in an orange and yellow kimono, with thick, long golden hair reaching her feet.
An overwhelming aura of power and an overwhelming, Conqueror's Haki.
The entire battlefield came to an abrupt halt, as everyone watched Shiki's figure.
"Golden Lion Shiki, he's actually come to the Golden Sea! Wasn't he fighting Whitebeard in the New World?"
One of the allied warriors stared wide-eyed at Shiki and exclaimed in disbelief.
The pressure emanating from Shiki is terrifying. Compared to Kong, who hasn't made a move in a long time, Shiki has been extremely active in recent years.
One of the "Three Legendary Pirates" of the previous era, Sea Emperor in this era, the Flying Pirates he founded are the undisputed uncrowned kings of the New World, and the most powerful pirate crew.
Shiki's appearance caught everyone off guard, causing a change in expression from both the Holy Land and the Marine Headquarters.
The Flying Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates were fighting a major battle just a few days ago, so how did they end up in the Golden Sea now?
It seems that this was premeditated.
"Since Golden Lion has come to the Golden Sea, it means he has made peace with Whitebeard. So where is Whitebeard now?"
Some people quickly realized that the previous war Whitebeard Pirates and the Flying Pirates was just an act, a facade for the World Government and the Navy.
Since Golden Lion Shiki has taken action, Whitebeard will definitely follow suit, as there is no longer an opponent to restrain him.
As for the target, some have realized that Whitebeard doesn't have the mobility of Golden Lion, so if he's going to make a move, the only option is the battlefields in the early New World.
"Whitebeard has appeared on the front lines of the New World, Golden Lion has appeared on the Golden Sea Battle. With these two Sea Emperor taking action, the New World Navy is in danger, and the Golden Sea Battle Alliance is in peril!"
Whitebeard and Golden Lion appeared on the two battlefields at almost the same time. This news spread throughout the world in an instant, and many people who were paying attention to the Golden Sea Battle turned their attention to the New World.
Whitebeard secretly arrived at the front of the New World through his coating, while also keeping an eye on the situation of the Golden Sea Battle. When he heard what Teach said, Whitebeard knew that Shiki was about to make his move, and that it was time for him to appear.
The battle between the two sides had reached the G3 Branch. As if sensing something, Garp, Kaido, and the others stopped fighting at the same time, all feeling a familiar presence.
"What? How could this be?" Garp and the others' expressions changed, their tired faces turning serious.
In contrast, Kaido and Big Mom wore excited smiles; they knew that Whitebeard had arrived.
"The show is about to begin, Thunder Bagua!" Kaido, his spiked club crackling with lightning, seizing the opportunity to blast it towards Garp in an instant.
Caught off guard, Garp was blasted away.
After rolling on the ground for a moment, he quickly regained his balance and looked up at the sea. He knew that something unexpected had happened.
On the distant sea, the familiar Moby Dick gradually approached, its tall figure standing at the bow, a small knife in one hand.
"Gurararara! Garp, Zephyr, how have you been?"
With his signature white crescent-shaped beard and piercing gaze fixed on the battlefield, the Whitebeard laughed loudly. His imposing aura exerted a tremendous sense of pressure, causing some marines to tremble as if they had lost their will to fight.
This is Whitebeard Newgate, the Newgate, "the World's Strongest Man".
"Newgate, why are you here?" Garp asked in a deep voice, looking at Whitebeard with a hint of accusation.
"Gurararara! Garp, this ocean is so vast, is there any place I, Whitebeard, cannot go? Or are you trying to lecture me?" Whitebeard grinned as the Moby Dick drew closer.
This is bad! This was the thought of all the marines present. They were already in a difficult situation, and now Whitebeard was joining them. The intimidating presence Whitebeard brought made them afraid to imagine what would happen next.
Their navy no longer has the strength to withstand a world-class fighter. So, who will stop Whitebeard?
But bad news kept coming. "It's terrible! Vice Admiral Garp, Dark Emperor Teach has made a move, former Fleet Marshal Kong has appeared in the Golden Sea Battle, and Golden Lion Shiki has also appeared."
Garp and his team were also keeping an eye on the news about the Golden Sea, and every now and then, or when there was important intelligence, someone would come to report.
Garp and his companions could no longer remain calm; the two strongest Sea Emperor had made their move, and even Tsuru's expression turned extremely grim.
Shiki's appearance in the Golden Sea is irrelevant to them. Now, they need to face the Whitebeard. As for victory, they haven't even considered it; stopping Whitebeard is the only thing they can do.
Their navy is now completely outmatched.
The fact that Whitebeard and Shiki were fighting was completely unexpected. After all, the two Sea Emperors and their two pirate crews were engaged in a real battle in the Chaos Sea, without any pretense, and both sides suffered significant casualties.
Compared to the Golden Sea, their situation is far more dangerous; the main question is how to overcome this challenge.
Regardless of who goes to confront Whitebeard, the pirates will inevitably have a top-tier fighter available.
"Retreat!" Crane made the best decision at this moment. This battle could not continue. Although retreat would bring heavy casualties, the casualties from a direct confrontation would be even greater.
A decision can be made by weighing the pros and cons.
As long as we can maintain our fighting strength, it doesn't matter if the fortress is destroyed, because fortresses can be rebuilt at any time.
Upon receiving Tsuru's order, the navy's elite soldiers reacted quickly, covering the retreat of the other naval soldiers.
"Kill them! Don't let these sailors escape!"
Whitebeard's appearance instantly changed the situation on the front lines of the New World battlefield, and the pressure on the Navy increased exponentially.
"Damn it!" The appearance of two legendary pirates at Marine Headquarters has put both sides at a huge disadvantage, completely unexpected by everyone.
Sengoku roared in fury, shaking the entire building, feeling utterly outmaneuvered.
At the same time, he wanted to slap himself in the face. Many Great Pirate had united, and they had always believed that pirates were all enemies and could never cooperate.
They underestimated the wisdom of pirates, forgetting that these pirates shared a common interest— the Golden Sea.
The appearance of Golden Lion Shiki and Whitebeard Newgate the Newgate suggests that this was a premeditated collaboration, not just a series of coincidences.
At the same time, Sengoku also realized that the pirates' power was too terrifying, and their overall strength was so formidable that the Navy could not possibly contend with them.
"Marine Headquarters, top alert! I'm going to the New World to provide support." Sengoku gave the order, and the entire Marine Headquarters entered a state of emergency alert.
Donning the Justice Coat, Sengoku kicked a large hole in the wall, his body glowing with golden light, and he flew swiftly towards the New World using Geppo.
He no longer cared about the rule that the Marine Headquarters needed strong leaders to guard it.
The Navy is in dire straits. It has lost its funding, is facing logistical shortages, and many of its elite forces are still fighting pirates in the New World. This imbalance of power necessitates his intervention.
Otherwise, the losses would be unimaginable; the casualties caused by an unstoppable top-tier combatant are terrifying.
How did the navy get to this point? Sengoku suppressed his anger and desperately wanted to know why.
The Buddha has a compassionate appearance, but also a wrathful one.
Now, the Sengoku was clearly enraged to the extreme, and the golden light shining from his body was mixed with a trace of blood.
This is the result of the pent-up emotions that have been suppressed and accumulated over the past few days.
And who exactly is this anger directed at? Only he himself knows.
Besides saving the navy, Sengoku also needed a major battle to vent his anger.
The Marine Headquarters is close to the Red Line. Beyond the Red Line is the G1 Branch, G3 Branch is not far from the G1 Branch either; it won't take long.
Sengoku traveled to the New World via the Red Line without reporting it, and the World Government did not stop him. Time was of the essence, and rules seemed less important at that moment.
The situation on both battlefields was dire, which was very unfavorable for the World Government. The atmosphere in the Holy Land was heavy, and there was no joy in the prospect of victory.
There was even panic, fearing that the navy would be defeated and driven to the Red Line by pirates.
Now that the Sengoku has intervened, the situation in the New World shouldn't be too dangerous.
The most important event was the Golden Sea Battle. Shiki's appearance wiped out the joy brought by Sora's arrival.
Although they still have one hidden trump card to play, they are no longer as confident as they were at the beginning.
The appearance of Teach and Shiki made the outcome of this war unpredictable and difficult to discern.
Because they didn't know if the pirates had any hidden powerful members, they dared not speculate.
But there was something they vaguely didn't want to admit: they seemed destined to lose. Even if they did win, they couldn't possibly defeat the pirates in the short time they had planned.
"Hehehehe! Sora, your opponent is me!" Shiki looked down at Sora and laughed loudly. Then, he swooped down and flew rapidly towards Sora. Shiki couldn't hold back any longer and made his move.
Teach, with a slight smile in his eyes, looked at the four CP0 members, causing them to stiffen.
He thought he wouldn't have to face Teach and could dominate the battlefield, but he didn't expect Shiki's appearance to tie down Kong, and in the end, he still had to face Teach.
Starting by taking down the weakest link, Teach flashed forward, spotted the CP0 member with the broken leg, and quickly flew towards him.
Meanwhile, the Gentleman and the red-masked CP0 member simultaneously blocked his path, using Geppo to swiftly attack Teach. They had no choice; Teach wouldn't let them go, so they could only fight to the death.
The group immediately clashed, Teach's hands transforming into Demon Claw that tore through the air with astonishing destructive power, forcing the CP0 members to proceed with extreme caution.
Meanwhile, Dark Jade floated around him, changing shape to help Teach defend against CP0's attacks.
Meanwhile, Kong and Shiki were already locked in a fierce battle. The clash of swords and fists caused Hyoga to crumble and shatter, transforming into hundreds-meter-tall lions under the power of the Float-Float Fruit, relentlessly attacking Kong.
Gaia, hidden in the shadows, saw this situation and, although he didn't know if the pirates had any other hidden trump cards, he knew he had to take action. There was no point in hiding, so he might as well do his part.
Otherwise, all of CP0 would have died at the hands of Dark Emperor Teach.
However, before he could make a move, a man wearing a dark green coat blocked his way.
"I'm very sorry, this road is blocked, Gaia." The dragon stared at Gaia and said in a deep voice, the hurricane flowing, swirling, and surrounding him in the air, like a child of the storm.
"It's you, Dragon. So the Revolutionary Army has started colluding with pirates?" Gaia looked at Dragon and sneered.
He and Long were old acquaintances, and they had clashed many times, with Long always managing to escape unscathed.
Many agents, intelligence personnel, and even CP0 agents of the World Government have died at the hands of Dragon.
In contrast, Gaia is incredibly powerful, invincible on the ground, and can hide underground, making her difficult to detect even with Observation Haki.
With this ability, Gaia located several of the Revolutionary Army's strongholds and killed many of his fellow Revolutionary Army.
The two are inherently hostile due to their opposing identities, and there is also hatred between them.
"Heh, we just don't want the World Government to profit. We also need to settle our accounts." Dragon's tone was very firm.
"Then come on, I hope you can do it, otherwise, I'll keep a close eye on the Revolutionary Army." Gaia said fiercely, narrowing his eyes.
He knew that the Golden Sea Battle was likely to fail, and that he might still be able to turn the tide if he intervened. However, he was now blocked by the dragon.
Unexpectedly, what ultimately stood in his way was not pirates, but the Revolutionary Army.
Hearing Gaia's words, the dragon finally couldn't hold back and attacked instantly, its figure transforming into a hurricane. "Then let's settle both the old and new scores!"
At the edge of the battlefield, two terrifying auras erupted in an instant, and the sea wind swept through, forming terrifying tornadoes. The allied forces and pirates who were nearby could not even stand still in the gale.
They were even swept into the air by the tornado.
The ice surface shattered and rapidly rose. To the astonishment of others, rubble and soil began to rise from beneath the sea surface, and continued to rise until a small island appeared on the surface.
The soil and rocks on the island converged and flowed, instantly forming a rock giant hundreds of meters high, with a large axe materializing in each of its hands.
The heavy aura struck directly at the tornado hidden within the dragon's body.
After Shiki, Teach, and others started their battle, some hidden powerful figures appeared and engaged in a fierce battle with them.
Terrifying, cataclysmic gales, rock giants hundreds of meters tall, and even an island was created in the sea.
The mythical scene unfolded before countless people, shocking and awe-inspiring.
Needless to say, these are two more of the world's top powerhouses, one from the World Government and the other from the pirate side.
The plot twists and turns so much that they're almost numb. They never expected, nor could they have imagined, that both sides would be hiding so many trump cards in this Golden Sea Battle.
The combat power on the entire battlefield kept increasing, and their hearts couldn't keep up. Even while watching the videos, their emotions kept rising and falling with the plot.
The battle between the two powerful figures was so intense that their appearances were completely obscured.
However, through replay, they finally found an image where two figures appeared at the edge of the battlefield. They said something, but then a fierce battle broke out.
One of them, dressed in familiar attire and wearing a mask, could be identified as a member of the World Government CP0.
The other one, whose profile could only be seen, was quickly identified as "the world's most dangerous criminal," the revolutionary Long.
Although Dragon is not a pirate, as a member of the Revolutionary Army, he is no different from a pirate. With the goal of overthrowing the World Government, it is normal for him to appear and resist CP0.
However, what surprised many people was the sheer power of the "revolutionary" Dragon, which also explains why the World Government attaches such importance to him.
The World Government has a bounty of 10 billion Beli on Dragon, equivalent to two Sea Emperors.
"Damn it!" The appearance of the dragon completely enraged the World Government. After careful analysis, they discovered that the pirates had run out of other trump cards. Even "The Lone Red" had been spotted by the World Government in other seas and could not possibly have reached the Golden Sea Battle.
They focused all their attention on pirates, forgetting about the Revolutionary Army, which is hostile to the World Government.
The appearance of the dragon completely extinguished the World Government's hopes of victory in this war, and their anger continued to rise.
The forces they have dispatched are now at their limit. Although they would like to send more forces to provide support, they are unable to do so due to regulations and the obstruction of the Celestial Dragons.
Out of fear of Whitebeard and the pirates of the New World, and fearing that they would invade the Holy Land, the Celestial Dragons were unwilling to relinquish their fighting force.
Valuable items were smashed and scattered all over the ground.