Defeat

The sea is their battlefield.

Kaido soared hundreds of meters in the air, looking down at Oden below; this posture was most suitable for him to fight on the high seas.

The two sides engaged in a fierce battle. The powerful collision and the interplay of Armament Haki created streaks of Inazuma in the air, and the released air currents spread rapidly in all directions like a Category 10 hurricane.

There was no one in sight within a kilometer radius of the sea, for fear of being affected by the two world-class powerhouses.

At greater distances, it will also be affected, which is unavoidable.

A massive release of energy erupted as the hard Dragon Body clashed with Kozuki Oden's twin swords, culminating in a moment of stalemate, during which a blazing light burst forth.

From afar, it shines as brightly as a newly born sun.

During the battle, the terrifying power unleashed by Kaido's massive yet agile Dragon Body shattered the hundred-foot-long sword beam that Oden had unleashed.

With a loud bang, it was like a shower of starlight falling from the sky, a truly magnificent sight.

However, only those involved know the dangers involved.

In order to provide Oden with more places to stay, the samurai of Wano Country left several ships in this area, but most of these ships were damaged and destroyed, with ship planks and wreckage scattered on the sea.

Both were world-class powerhouses with monstrous physiques. Even on a battlefield that was somewhat disadvantageous to him, Oden still held his own in the great battle.

Kaido's defenses were not invincible, and he naturally suffered many injuries at Oden's hands, with sword marks, broken scales, and blood flowing from his body.

However, these were just minor injuries, and the pain only excited Kaido more.

At the same time, Kaido is Immortal Body. In addition to his powerful defense, his regenerative ability is also terrifyingly amazing. Most of his injuries heal at a speed that can be seen with the naked eye.

The battle had been raging for half a day. The darkness of night made it difficult for Wano Country to launch an effective attack, and the Beasts Pirates' Steel Fortress was proving incredibly difficult to breach.

Even if some samurai managed to rush onto the steel walls, they couldn't hold out for long. Soon after, they were killed and driven away by a large number of Beasts Pirates members.

Many people can see that with such a Steel Fortress, it's impossible for Wano Country to break through the Beasts Pirates' defenses; they would need more troops and suffer greater casualties.

The samurai of Wano Country also considered taking a detour, going around to the back of this island, and then using other islands to invade the Beasts Pirates' territory.

However, they couldn't do that. The Beasts Pirates also built fortresses in those places, only smaller ones, and the sea between the islands was riddled with countless bombs.

Such bombs are difficult to detect, explode upon contact, and are extremely powerful; ships that come into contact with them will inevitably sink into the sea.

These peculiar bombs, which function in water, are called "Sea Mine" and are strategic weapons developed by the Beasts Pirates.

They were specifically prepared to guard against a maritime invasion from Wano Country, fearing that some secret force might outflank them and launch a surprise attack from behind.

On these seas, the Beasts Pirates' warships constantly patrol, receiving news as soon as they are spotted.

The technological gap meant that Wano Country undoubtedly suffered a great loss. The power of these Sea Mine was also impressive. The bombs buried in the water were powerful and seemingly inexpensive, yet they were impossible to defend against, creating a large hole in the bottom of the ship.

A ship like this is basically guaranteed to sink.

During this half-day, the Beasts Pirates' defenses remained solid. Even though they had been breached several times by the samurai of Wano Country, they were quickly rebuilt.

Jhin's immense strength allowed him to hold his own against two opponents. While these two Mink Tribe were powerful, they were no match for Jhin individually.

Even if the two of them were combined, they would only be evenly matched. Although they possessed the power of static electricity, Jhin also had the power of fire, and Jhin's race possessed extraordinary endurance and adaptability.

In his youth, Jhin underwent endurance research by the World Government, which included testing his ability to use electric shocks.

"The moon is exceptionally round tonight!"

"This is the moment we've been waiting for."

The moon in the sky was as round as a jade plate.

After half a day of fierce fighting, both sides were still in high spirits. The Nekomamushi looked up at the sky and the bright moon, its gentle light shining on them.

"What is this?" Jin seemed to realize something; he was very familiar with the Mink Tribe's intelligence.

The Mink Tribe can transform into their Moon Lion Form by gazing at the full moon. In this form, their appearance, strength, and speed are dramatically enhanced, along with their powerful electricity, resulting in a surge in combat effectiveness.

While this form is powerful, it also has significant drawbacks. The increase in strength is entirely at the cost of consuming life force, so stamina is rapidly depleted, and the duration is short. Once the form is dispelled, the user will enter a state of weakness.

During the Golden Sea Battle, Jhin witnessed Gari transform into his Moon Lion Form more than once, and the increase in his combat power was terrifying. However, Gari's ability to freely control the Moon Lion Form transformation is a unique existence in the history of the Mink Tribe.

Bathed in moonlight, Nekomamushi and Inuarashi transformed into their Moon Lion Form, their thick white fur crackling with blue and white lightning. Their bodies appeared somewhat thinner, yet also stronger.

His scarlet pupils were fixed on Jin.

"Let us pay tribute to the fallen Mink Tribe, Ember!"

The two transformed, their auras becoming incredibly terrifying, a significant enhancement.

Jin frowned, not daring to underestimate them at all. Even though the two Mink Tribe had become stronger, he was not afraid at all. The duration of the Moon Lion Form was destined to be short. The more intense the battle, the faster it would be consumed. If he could seize the opportunity, he could immediately turn the tide of battle.

However, he also knew that he was no match for Nekomamushi and Inuarashi in their current state.

However, she had already thought of a way to deal with it in her mind.

Two figures vanished from their original positions in an instant, leaving no afterimages, and appeared directly on either side of Jin. Claws crackling with lightning lashed out at Jin, tearing the air apart and creating silver cracks.

Ember reacted instantly, unfurling a pair of black wings to shield his sides.

Jin's wings are incredibly strong, almost impossible to damage, and imbued with Armament Haki. When his two claws collide with his wings, sparks fly like steel rubbing together.

With a leap, Jin transformed into his beast form and flew into the air at incredible speed. His wings, like sharp blades, slashed downwards continuously, unleashing powerful wind blades that swept through the air to create powerful strikes.

Nekomamushi and Inuarashi's strength had undergone an astonishing change. They exchanged a glance and, with perfect coordination, dodged to the side.

His figure weaved through the wind blades like a shooting star, swiftly charging towards Jin.

Jin's hair stood on end, and his body was engulfed in flames. There was no way to avoid it now; he could only face the enemy head-on. The two were too fast, and their combined skills allowed them to move briefly through the air.

King is Kaido's right-hand man and has never been afraid of fighting, even when he encountered two opponents whose combined strength was greater than his.

Using his wings as weapons, he faced a fierce attack from two Mink Tribe, fighting one against two.

The sharp claws of the Nekomamushi and the Inuarashi tore through Jin's wings in an instant, leaving behind hideous, bloody scratches.

Suppressing the pain and enduring the static electricity released by the two Mink Tribe, Jin immediately launched a counterattack. Nekomamushi and Inuarashi could not stay in the air for long, which was a good opportunity for him to counterattack, as flight was an innate advantage.

As night fell, the war was not over, and the dim light actually limited the Beasts Pirates' firepower.

Although the samurai's vision was also somewhat limited, the Beasts Pirates' Steel Fortress was dazzling under the lights.

They were able to approach the Beasts Pirates' defenses by stealth.

The daytime carnage resulted in heavy losses for the Wano Country side. Under the powerful firepower of the Beasts Pirates, at least half of them were lost, with over three thousand samurai dying under the Beasts Pirates' overwhelming firepower. Most of the survivors were seriously injured, as guns and cannons have no eyes and their fighting strength was less than half.

This is the first time Wano Country has fought a war against the forces of the sea. Previously, facing the covetousness of the sea forces, they were on the defensive, repeatedly repelling and defeating foreign forces, which made them underestimate the Beasts Pirates.

The intelligence gathered about the Beasts Pirates is not very useful. Over the years, under Kaido's leadership, the Beasts Pirates have been keeping a low profile and developing their strength in peace.

Aside from the Golden Sea Battle and the major naval battles.

This was the first time I had suffered such heavy losses. The firepower of the Beasts Pirates, which I experienced firsthand, was even more terrifying than anything I had seen in other videos.

The overwhelming firepower prevented most of the samurai from Wano Country from getting close.

The sounds of gunfire and artillery never ceased, leaving viewers stunned. The screen was filled with dense, overwhelming firepower, sending chills down their spines and even instilling a sense of fear.

Even at night, the light was dim, which was somewhat disadvantageous for the Beasts Pirates because the number of approaching samurai increased.

However, as the large lights were turned on, they illuminated the open space in front of the war fortress and the nearby sea.

Closer distance means denser firepower, which undoubtedly improves accuracy significantly.

"Men, don't hold back your bullets, fire!" Queen, now transformed into a giant Brachiosaurus, shouted as he used his immense strength to suppress the warriors targeting him.

"Suppressive fire! At the same time, advance and block the fortress, don't let these warriors climb it."

Queen understood the situation clearly: as long as they could stall for time, Wano Country would suffer too many losses and leave on its own. Even if the Night Pirates supplies, they wouldn't help them replenish their forces.

The Beasts Pirates' losses were negligible compared to those in Wano Country.

In order to win this battle with minimal losses, the Beasts Pirates spent a lot of money, from the construction of the Steel Fortress to the countless cannonballs.

However, the Steel Fortress could be dismantled afterward, so their value was not lost. After all, these islands were not the territory of the Beasts Pirates, but only temporary battlefields; otherwise, the Night Pirates would not have been happy to accept them.

This was a war that the Beasts Pirates planned to win with money, since minimizing losses inevitably required other sacrifices.

Over the years, the Beasts Pirates have amassed a very large stockpile of gold, and the gold continuously unearthed from the Golden Sea has brought them enormous profits.

At the same time, another purpose was to showcase the Beasts Pirates' powerful weaponry through this battle.

That's right, the Beasts Pirates also have their eyes on the huge global arms market and the enormous profits it contains, so they plan to get involved as well.

With its massive size and production capacity, coupled with its sophisticated weaponry, the Beasts Pirates are fully capable of securing a place in this huge market and becoming one of the world's largest arms dealers.

If it were just a simple war, it would be far too boring; there are always various hidden purposes involved.

Although Wano Country is at a disadvantage against the Beasts Pirates as a whole, it must be admitted that the average quality, or strength, of the Wano Country samurai is very high, much stronger than that of the ordinary members of the Beasts Pirates.

Moreover, in terms of the number of mid-level combatants, they far surpass the Beasts Pirates.

If they were to actually fight head-on on flat ground, the Beasts Pirates would have to suffer several times the casualties to wipe out the samurai of Wano Country. In that case, all the years the Beasts Pirates have spent would have been for nothing.

This is also why the Beasts Pirates want to avoid a direct confrontation with Wano Country.

Amidst the raging flames of war, powerful artillery fire blanketed the entire coastline. To withstand these bullets, the samurai could only continuously expend their Haki to enhance their defenses, and some bullets imbued with Haki caused them excruciating pain.

Beneath the Steel Fortress lies the main battlefield between the Beasts Pirates and Wano Country. Very few cannonballs will hit this area; the sea and shore further away are covered by the Night Pirates' firepower.

Under the bright lights, this area was even brighter than during the day. Further away, it was extremely dark and secluded, with only continuous loud noises coming from the air—the sound of a fierce battle between powerful beings.

The ships of Wano Country were mostly damaged, and the war was more difficult than they had imagined, but not one of them backed down. They not only bore the mission of reclaiming Wano Country's treasures, but also represented Wano Country.

The overwhelming firepower made it difficult for them to advance, but they always managed to seize the opportunity to break into the Steel Fortress, while many warriors sacrificed themselves in the artillery fire.

Without reaching the level of monsters and lacking the Haki to withstand attacks, the human body is fragile compared to artillery shells. Over the past half day, their consumption has been enormous, greatly weakening their combat power.

Beneath the steel castle lay corpses everywhere, including Beasts Pirates and samurai from Wano Country.

A series of howls and roars filled the air as, along with the members of the Beasts Pirates, a large number of ferocious beasts leaped out of the fortress, charging out and bypassing the Beasts Pirates members to attack the samurai of Wano Country.

Although these beasts have been domesticated, they still retain their bestial nature. While the Beasts Pirates cannot completely control them, they can prevent these beasts from attacking them during battles.

The surge of ferocious beasts became the second line of defense for the Wano Country samurai, in addition to their powerful firepower, in their attempt to breach the Steel Fortress.

Many Wano Country samurai were tackled by suddenly charging beasts during battle, or were caught off guard by the Beasts Pirates while fighting these beasts.

Blood stained the earth, and with the overwhelming firepower and the presence of thousands upon thousands of ferocious beasts, countless warriors perished in a short period of time.

Seeing this, everyone knew that Wano Country had been defeated. The Beasts Pirates, relying on their advantages, had woven a huge net, and these samurai were constantly jumping into it.

Unless Oden can defeat Kaido, which is extremely difficult.

"Retreat! Retreat!"

The sacrifice of so many samurai made them realize that they could not continue like this. Behind the wide-open gates of the Steel Fortress, ferocious beasts continued to rush out, their eyes filled with bloodlust and excitement. The Beasts Pirates must have used some special methods to make them even more ferocious.

With a large number of Beasts Pirates and ferocious beasts, they were powerless to turn the tide.

Amidst shouts, the samurai began to retreat. Under the cover of the powerful samurai, a series of powerful slashes intercepted a large number of pirates, and even these ferocious beasts sensed the danger and had to avoid them.

"Open fire! Beat the dog when it's down!"

The samurai's retreat presented a good opportunity for the Beasts Pirates, as the powerful samurai covering the rear were being targeted and resisted by the Beasts Pirates' strongest members.

The other members led the beasts in pursuit of the retreating samurai, while a barrage of artillery fire continued to rain down on the distant sea.

A massive mammoth also appeared on the battlefield. With a powerful sweep of its tail, it shattered a warrior's sword, sending him flying and nearly breaking his bones.

His terrifying power shattered the earth as he went; even ordinary warriors could hardly withstand his advance.

This pirate named Jack is Ancient Species Mammoth Devil Fruit User. He is thirteen years old this year and has been fighting alongside Kaido since he was eight years old. He is a very bright new star within the Beasts Pirates and is valued by Kaido, with a bounty of up to 200 million.

Although these samurai were not good swimmers, they were not landlubbers either; most of them were unable to dive into the deep sea.

At such close range, any ships that approached would be destroyed by the Beasts Pirates' powerful firepower, leaving them no choice but to swim back, relying on the floating planks on the sea.

The light from the large lights was so intense that it illuminated the three-meter-deep sea, making it impossible for the warriors to hide.

They once again became targets of the Beasts Pirates.

On the other side, Jin was severely injured, his body covered in wounds, though the flames were still burning, albeit weakly.

His body was bobbing up and down in the air, showing that he was in poor condition. He kept his distance from the two Mink Tribe and just kept dragging things along.

The combined strength and teamwork of the two exceeded his expectations; if the fight continued, he might be defeated by them.

But he ultimately prevailed. Flying was his advantage, and he stalled until Nekomamushi and Inuarashi's Moon Lion Form were finished.

Nekomamushi and Inuarashi knelt on one knee, panting heavily, their bodies reverting from Moon Lion Form, their fighting power greatly reduced.

"Inuarashi, Nekomamushi, are you alright?" The samurai of Wano Country had already withdrawn. Kin'emon, wounded, came to the two and asked worriedly.

At the same time, they watched Jin warily, fearing that Jin would take this opportunity to launch a sneak attack. Samurai were constantly approaching and gathering around them.

Jin felt a little regretful; if it had been a little later, he could have killed those two powerful enemies. However, the war had already been won and the objective had been achieved. In the current situation, it was not worth putting himself in danger.

He turned decisively and flew towards the Beasts Pirates' Steel Fortress. He was seriously injured, and even with the life force of Ancient Species, he needed treatment to recover his fighting strength more quickly.

"Heh heh! Jhin, what happened to you?" As soon as Jhin flew back, he heard the familiar voice. Queen looked at Jhin in surprise and mocked him.

"It's nothing, just two tough opponents." King ignored Queen and sat down in a chair. The Beasts Pirates' medical staff were already prepared and came to King's side to treat his wounds.

Jin completely ignored the pain emanating from his body, remaining silent, a stark contrast to the groans around him.

With their gazes fixed on the distant battlefield, the outcome ultimately rested with the governor.