Two Ancient Weapons Fall
In the Night Sea Domain, many people were watching the live broadcast, and even inside the Combat Pyramid, a rare sight, people were taking a break as footage of the war between the World Government and the Flying Pirates was being played.
The war is now extremely fierce, and Ancient Weapon have been unleashed. Their terrifying power is awe-inspiring. The outcome between the World Government and the Flying Pirates is still uncertain, and the overall situation is thrilling to watch.
Suddenly, the live video screen went black, and the Transponder Snail closed its eyes.
"What happened? The live stream is gone?"
"Hey! Is something wrong? Give me some feedback!" A pirate anxiously slapped Den Den Mushi, but accidentally used too much force and killed his own Den Den Mushi.
With the war having progressed to this point, this sudden turn of events ignited a surge of anger within me.
It's like doing something halfway through and then suddenly it falls apart—how can anyone accept that?
The entire Night Sea Domain was in turmoil, especially on Pagila Island, where a large number of pirate forces were gathered.
The commotion attracted the attention of others, and they soon discovered that they were not the only ones affected; everyone else was in the same boat, unable to watch any of the live streams, and even unable to make calls to certain Den Den Mushi).
It was as if all contact had been severed.
After some testing, they discovered that communication was unaffected only within the Night Sea Domain; once communication extended outside the Night Sea Domain, all communication was lost.
Then, a voice rang out through the broadcast throughout the Night Sea Domain, and a man's figure appeared on the large screens inside the Combat Pyramid and even throughout the Night Sea Domain.
"Shadow Dragon Rediat!" some people exclaimed.
It was Rediat who appeared, Rediat smile on his face.
"I'm sorry, but due to certain reasons, communications within the Night Sea Domain will be blocked."
"Furthermore, for the time being, no one will be allowed to leave the Night Sea Domain."
Although he was smiling, Rediat's tone carried an undeniable air of authority.
At this time, the affiliated pirate crews of the Night Pirates received orders from the Night Pirates to guard the important islands surrounding the Night Sea Domain.
On Pagila Island, the Combat Pyramid was also sealed off by members of the Night Pirates. Ares stood quietly at the entrance of the Combat Pyramid, his terrifying aura suppressing everything.
Why, why do you do this?
The Night Pirates deterred them from resisting, but this action remained perplexing, and they wouldn't be satisfied without an explanation.
They didn't want to miss out on such an important battle. Even if they could watch the footage later, would the experience be the same as a live broadcast?
The crowd was outraged, and although no action was taken, there were many voices of resistance.
However, gradually, the sound faded away.
"What's wrong?" some people asked, not quite understanding what was happening.
A pirate behind him patted him on the shoulder and pointed into the distance, where countless eyes could see.
What did they see? They were all stunned, their eyes wide open.
A massive pirate ship, a kilometer long, was flying in the air, surrounded by numerous airships.
The flag of the Night Pirates flew high and could be clearly seen.
A massive air fleet swept overhead, obscuring the sky. Only then did they truly grasp the sheer size of the spaceship, and the sheer number of airships reached hundreds.
It wasn't until the flying fleet had flown far away that they came to their senses and realized what had happened.
They all realized one thing: the Night Pirates were about to make their move—no, they had already made their move.
No wonder they're trying to block the news; this fleet is just too massive, and they must have deployed an immense amount of terrifying combat power.
Their emotions remained unsettled for a long time. The anger from the interruption of the live stream had completely vanished, replaced by excitement and a sense of agitation, because the Night Pirates had made their move!
They witnessed this scene firsthand, watching the Night Pirates depart; that alone was enough to satisfy them.
Now, they are even more eager to see what the outcome of the next battle will be.
As for resistance, they'd only be willing to die.
Ares "Fierce God," is on this island. Even if they were all tied together, they might not be a match for Ares. Moreover, there are many powerful officers in the Night Sea Domain.
Although the Night Pirates are currently in a weakened state, they still have no intention of making a move.
The prestige of the Night Pirates is deeply ingrained in people's minds. In the Night Sea Domain, even these pirates are no different, and besides, they are not enemies.
They didn't want to provoke the Night Pirates for no reason.
Now that the Night Pirates have made their move, it's only natural for them to block the news. That's enough of a reason; all they need is a way to save face.
In the sky, a massive pirate ship, bearing the mark of the Night Pirates, is the Ark Maxim, the airship the Night Pirates found in Birka, and it possesses the ability to fly.
After so many years, the Ark Maxim was finally used by the Night Pirates. To carry 300,000 troops, a ship this large would be necessary.
Even the Ark Maxim weren't enough; hundreds of airships were needed, casting a shadow wherever they went.
As they continued to ascend, the residents and pirates on the islands in the Night Sea Domain they passed through could all witness this spectacular and awe-inspiring scene.
By the time they were almost out of the Night Sea Domain, they had reached an altitude of 5,000 meters, making them virtually undetectable to anyone.
They quickly crossed the Night Sea Domain and continued northward, flying towards the Sky Kingdom of the Flying Pirates.
The massive fleet, with 300,000 troops, and the members of the Night Pirates on board were all ambitious, their eyes gleaming with excitement.
The time has come for the Night Pirates to truly establish their dominance in the New World by annexing the Sky Kingdom Flying Pirates, taking over the remaining forces of the Flying Pirates, and conquering the Sky Kingdom!
While the world's attention was focused on the Holy Land Mary Geoise, they were unaware that the Night Pirates had already begun their operation.
Those who know the information cannot leak it.
The entire Night Sea Domain has been shrouded in Heavenly Net, with "Shar" keeping a close watch on everything. Anyone who makes a move will be eliminated. Even the forces left behind by the Night Pirates are far superior to these other forces.
The great battle continued, and then Uranus launched two more cannon shots, but the World Government changed their trajectory, leaving two more indelible marks on the Red Line.
At this point, the World Government had gained the upper hand. Although it was at a disadvantage in terms of troop strength, its advantage in top-tier combat power was still obvious.
On the pirate side, the unity of the people was not as strong as that of the World Government. As an alliance, it also included members of various forces, and some of them had already begun to back down, so the strength they exerted was not comparable to that of the World Government.
The Uranus's three consecutive shots failed to achieve the desired effect, which greatly angered Shiki.
Using the power of the Float-Float Fruit, they stabilized the island's flight while moving through the sky, while Uranus's cannon was steadily aimed at the Holy Land.
This time, Shiki didn't want any accidents to happen. Even if the trajectory was changed, he would forcefully change it back.
But an accident still happened.
"The Yasakani no Magatama!"
Borsalino's figure appeared behind Uranus. He keenly sensed that the back of Uranus was different from the front. Uranus needed someone to control the launch, and he felt that it was behind Uranus.
At the same time, as the Minister of Naval Science, he is also very familiar with technological weapons. Powerful weapons like the Uranus must have a functional device.
"Oh no!" Rhine's pupils contracted upon seeing this, and a sense of foreboding washed over him, but it was too late to stop it.
Borsalino successfully found the weak point of the Uranus, and countless light bullets fell, piercing through the outer shell.
Compared to the Uranus's own defensive capabilities, the outer shell built by the Flying Pirates was far from sufficient in terms of defense.
The light bullet struck the back of the Uranus directly, landing on the power supply devices.
Boom!
Under the powerful impact, these energy devices exploded. Because they were interconnected, the explosion triggered a chain reaction, with one device exploding after another.
The members of the Flying Pirates who were controlling Uranus inside were instantly engulfed by flames and a violent explosion.
From the outside, it was clear that after Borsalino's attack, a massive explosion erupted, and the back of the Uranus was completely destroyed.
The most obvious manifestation of this was that the terrifying energy gathered at the muzzle of the Uranus Cannon gradually weakened and even disappeared, falling into silence.
Shiki's face was extremely gloomy, while the World Government members all wore joyful smiles; Uranus had malfunctioned and was unusable.
Shiki's biggest trump card is no longer useful.
But the war is not over yet. The Flying Pirates are very powerful and have many strong members, so it is impossible for it to end so quickly.
Shiki wouldn't give up, and neither would the others.
One powerful figure after another sacrificed themselves, whether it was the Flying Pirates or the World Government, as both sides fought desperately.
Those who can see the big picture are always a minority. The lower-level pirates are unaware of the changing situation on the battlefield and can only fight.
But many pirates were already considering quitting.
The balance of power was gradually shifting towards the World Government, a fact that many could see.
Borsalino's precise move shattered Shiki's hopes of victory.
Ultimately, the Uranus is just a weapon.
Shiki was already considering giving up. As long as the Uranus was still alive, he still had hope of victory. With his longer lifespan, one defeat wouldn't matter.
Eliminating the World Government in one fell swoop is simply unrealistic.
He can make decisive moves when necessary, possesses a massive military force, and holds the Uranus; he can make a comeback at any time.
Shiki controlled the island that housed the Uranus and moved it into the distance. Rhine immediately understood his governor's meaning: they were retreating.
How could the World Government allow that? The Flying Pirates could leave, but Uranus had to stay. How could they feel at ease knowing that Uranus possessed such terrifying power?
The Navy also doesn't want to see a pirate wielding such a "powerful weapon".
Several corpses lay fallen beside Sakazuki, the scorching lava covering the bodies of these old pirates, just as he had said before, leaving not even ashes behind.
Using Geppo, Sakazuki continued to ascend, approaching the island.
"Meteor Volcano!"
One after another, terrifying fists made of lava shot towards Uranus; each Magma Fist was enough to destroy a pirate crew.
Sakazuki didn't aim at Uranus, knowing he would be blocked, so his target was the pirates, aiming to eliminate the Flying Pirates' fighting force.
Now that Shiki and Rhine, who possess extensive defensive capabilities, are focused on protecting Uranus, this has given him an opportunity.
Magma Fist rained down like a fiery meteor shower, and as if the end of the world had arrived, the pirates desperately fled, screaming in agony.
The terrifying destructive power instantly inflicted heavy losses on the Flying Pirates forces.
Seeing the destruction caused by Sakazuki, several powerful pirates quickly came to stop him.
A fierce battle raged on, and the island that Shiki had brought was receding into the distance. The battlefield had shifted from the Holy Land to Shiki's island warship.
Destruction is far easier than protection. Borsalino's energy blasts kept coming, specifically targeting the already damaged rear of the Uranus, attempting to destroy it from the inside.
The effect is obvious; compared to the strong external defenses, the interior is clearly more vulnerable.
But he was quickly held off by his old rival, Rhine.
The Uranus is no longer useful; instead, it has become an important weapon to delay the Flying Pirates' escape.
Admiral Vulture arrived soon after and joined Borsalino in attacking Uranus Rhine.
Chronos faced an attack from Kuzan and one of the Gorosei alone.
Golden Lion Shiki faced an attack alone from Alastair, the Gorosei, and CP0's "Glutton Demon".
Garp and Zephyr were defeated by Redfield and Caesar respectively.
Sakazuki was held back.
Werewolf Mutu and Bondy a each held off one of the Gorosei.
Even Alex was surrounded and attacked by two or three powerful CP0 members.
This is the current situation, even after the World Government has sacrificed two top-tier fighters and rendered four top-tier fighters incapacitated.
If this continues, this temporary stalemate will be broken once any one of the three Flying Pirates encounters a problem.
The members who stormed the Flying Pirates' island warship were all core combatants capable of Geppo; the World Government's majority forces remained in the Holy Land.
These islands are, after all, under Shiki's control, and Shiki has the right to overturn the table at any time.
Even when facing an attack from powerful opponents, Shiki and his group would not be defeated so quickly. Shiki has the advantage of aerial combat, and the Gorosei and "The Glutton Demon" cannot fully utilize their combat power.
Conversely, the same applies to Chronos. Although he is not fast, he possesses the powerful vitality of Mythical Zoan and top-tier Armament Haki, making him virtually invincible in a short period of time.
The only way out lies with Rhine.
Borsalino is very familiar with the Rhine, and now with the addition of a melee fighter, the Vulture, who can restrain the Rhine, is even more formidable.
Rhine was clearly being suppressed by the two, and the Vulture's fierce attacks created many opportunities for Borsalino's offense.
Points of light appeared on Rhine's body, followed by beams of laser light striking Rhine directly at the speed of light. The powerful force forced Rhine to retreat and inflicted considerable injuries.
His fighting power mostly comes from his Devil Fruit, making it difficult for him to cope with the combined attack of Borsalino and the Vulture, which is greater than the sum of its parts.
During combat, especially in one-on-two situations, Rhine's speed was simply not fast enough, and he was completely suppressed.
Shiki had seen the situation on Rhine's side, but there was nothing he could do; he himself was also under siege.
The battle continues.
The fighting was fierce, with constant sounds of battle and people falling one after another.
Unlike Redfield and his group, who did not retreat, as temporary allies, they possessed their own pride and would not leave unless their lives were threatened and the Flying Pirates were truly defeated.
Suddenly, as if sensing something, although the battle was still ongoing, the attention of these top-tier combatants was diverted to the high sky.
"Bolo Breath!"
Familiar moves, familiar voices, and a massive shadow looms in the clouds above due to the firelight.
Soon, the clouds were blown away by strong air currents, and the figure appeared.
"Kaido of the Beasts!"
Unexpectedly, another Sea Emperor has appeared on the battlefield Flying Pirates and the World Government. What exactly is he planning to do?
Many powerful figures in the World Government frowned deeply. Could it be reinforcements summoned by Shiki? This was definitely not a good thing for them, and they couldn't afford to think that way.
After all, this had already happened once during the Golden Sea Battle, almost plunging the World Government into the abyss.
The next moment, a terrifying Bolo Breath descended from the sky, and the crimson-gold Dragon's Breath landed directly on the Uranus, right in the center of Uranus.
Boom!
Amidst the wide-eyed stares of countless people, Golden Lion Shiki's eyes blazed with fury.
A terrifying Dragon Breath swept down through the center of the Uranus, destroying its core weapon system.
Even if the rear functional devices are damaged, they can still find a way to fix them by simply reassembling them. But now, even if the Uranus takes them away, they are powerless to do anything about it.
After obtaining Uranus, the Flying Pirates studied it, but the answer they got was that they had no idea where to start.
However, it wasn't over yet, after Kaido's move.
Soon, another person appeared from the clouds on the other side; it was Big Mom.
"Mama!"
Big Mom stood atop Zeus the Thundercloud, the thundercloud, wielding Napoleon, who had transformed into a greatsword with sharp fangs. The Prometheus the Sun merged with her hair, forming a terrifying battle stance, and her blood-red cloak billowed high behind her.
"Emperor's Sword - Blade-Shattering Slash!"
Lightning and flames coiled around Napoleon, and Big Mom unleashed a terrifying slash in an instant.
Bigmom had been gathering her strength early on, and when this sword fell, she gave no one else any time to react.
It landed on the Uranus, and although it didn't split the Uranus in two, it left a clearly visible chasm on the Uranus, and the internal structure was destroyed once again.
Two Sea Emperor suddenly appeared and made their moves one after another. Their purpose was clear: to take down the Uranus.
But instead of stealing, they destroyed it.
"You two," Shiki said through gritted teeth.
"Ororororo!"
"Mama!"
Big Mom and Kaido were completely unconcerned about Shiki's anger, laughing loudly in the air; their goal had been achieved.
Without Uranus, what can Shiki do to them? Can he possibly take on both pirate crews at the same time?
"Keep fighting, we won't interfere." Kaido laughed as he looked at the battlefield, but no one believed him, neither the Flying Pirates nor the World Government.
The war seemed to have ended there. The arrival of the two emperors deterred both sides from fighting, fearing that the other side would reap the benefits.
Suddenly, Jhin the King the Conflagration appeared on the Red Line, carrying a huge black bag filled with werewolf corpses. Faced with King the Conflagration, the soldiers on the Red Line dared not stop him.
His actions, though noticed by some, were no longer significant compared to the two Sea Emperors.
Just by looking at his actions, you can tell that the Beasts Pirates have become interested in Mutu's werewolf and want to study, copy, and modify it.
"Rhine!"
The previously calm standoff suddenly changed, and Shiki couldn't help but shout.
On Rhine's side, Vulture's talons tore through one of Rhine arms, while Borsalino's laser pierced through Rhine abdomen.
While Kaido and Big Mom were making their move, Rhine was slightly distracted, considering what the Flying Pirates should do next, and Borsalino and Army Admiral Vulture seized the opportunity.
Their overall combat strength dropped by half.
Rhine was severely injured, which reignited the war. Shiki wanted to go to the rescue, but was stopped by three powerful figures.
The stalemate was broken, Rhine was isolated and helpless, not far from death.
Chronos, who could fly, wanted to escape the battlefield, but was blocked by Kuzan and the Gorosei. His body was frozen in ice. Even though he broke free quickly, Kuzan's purpose was to buy time.
The Vulture and Borsalino have begun their decisive attack on the Rhine.
Golden light flashed continuously as countless laser beams struck Rhine, piercing through Rhine body.
Rhine's body could no longer maintain flight, and he began to fall, his eyes gradually losing their luster.
Turning his head to look at Golden Lion Shiki, he opened his mouth and said, "I'm very sorry, Admiral, I can't accompany you to complete your conquest."
Rhine's words were silent, yet they were clearly seen by Shiki.
A terrifying aura erupted from Shiki's body, causing Kaido and Big Mon to become serious. Shiki was enraged, completely enraged by Rhine's death.
Rhine was his right-hand man, his most trusted companion, the brains and pillar of the Flying Pirates, but now he's gone.
Shiki could clearly feel that as Rhine fell, his presence was gradually fading away.
Unexpectedly, Rhine Uranus Uranus, who helped Shiki conquer the seas for decades, died just like that.
With the addition of the recently destroyed Ancient Weapon 'Uranus', both Uranus perished in a short period of time.