Alastair Dies

"Heh, I see it. Let the hunt begin." Kos's gaze traversed thousands of meters, precisely locking onto the figure of the CP0 Chief of Staff.

He held Sniper Rifle in his hand. His beloved gun, the Colt, had been completely revamped by the Dark Night Science Department, boasting superior performance, greater accuracy, and improved handling.

As for power, the kinetic energy of the gunman's bullets largely depends on his Haki; although there has been some improvement, it's not significant.

He raised his Sniper Rifle and fired a shot at Zero.

The bullet's terrifying penetrating power caused it to slice through the air in an instant.

Zero instinctively felt a chill. Even though Kos's bullet was fast, it still gave Zero time to react, since the sniping distance was quite far.

His gaze quickly locked onto the direction from which the bullet was coming, but he did not dodge it. Instead, he used the simplest method, reaching out to create a green barrier.

Such long-range sniping is something only Kos, with his ability to Pierce-Pierce Fruit, could achieve.

Zero underestimated Kos. Kos is one of the world's top shooters, and his true strength is much greater than what he appears to be.

The next moment, the bullet struck the barrier, paused slightly, and then, to Zero's disbelief, passed right through it.

The bullet pierced his right shoulder.

Is the power of the Saber Saber Fruit useless? Of course it is; the penetrating power attached to the bullet's surface is greatly weakened.

However, due to its penetrating power, the threat level of the incoming bullet decreased significantly, as if it were hidden, causing Zero to misjudge the bullet's power.

If Zero knew Kos's abilities, he would definitely have used even greater energy, enough to eliminate the bullet.

Instead of the current situation where merely eliminating penetrating power leaves the bullets, imbued with an aura of Haki, still possessing terrifying power.

With just one bullet, Zero was wounded, and his injuries were aggravated.

However, such good opportunities will certainly not come again, and Zero has made full preparations.

The distance was so close that Zero couldn't react at all.

Kos now needs to wait for an opportunity to attack.

The pirate ship kept approaching, and despite the turbulent sea, it could not stop their advance.

They surrounded Zero.

This zero must die; this is the Dominator's order, and also their mission.

"There's only one prey, so everyone fight over it, but... but don't let them get away."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gari, holding the Vajra Claw Root Hunting Knife, used Geppo to rush towards Zero at lightning speed, almost as if running on the sea.

"It's a bit of a shame that there's only one?"

Someone sighed. Their captain's Star of Ruin was just an appetizer; they never expected it to wipe out almost all of the World Government's forces.

In their original plan, the Star of Ruin would not be able to kill so many people; some agents would definitely escape, and these agents would be their main adversaries.

But now, apart from the two in the sky who are difficult for them to deal with, there is only one severely injured CP0 chief left.

Who could have predicted that while the World Government team was concealing their tracks, the isolation of space greatly reduced their sensory abilities, making it difficult for them to detect the arrival of the Star of Ruin?

Without this spatial isolation ability, they would have discovered and escaped long ago, and at least half of the agents would have survived.

Others joined in the attack.

Even if there is only one enemy, they will still go all out.

Being able to kill the CP0 Chief, who was known as the "strongest shield of the Celestial Dragons," is also an extraordinary achievement.

Besides Gari, who was leading the way, Shiryu, wielding Raiu and rapidly approaching using Geppo.

Also joining the fray is the Mistman Lubite, who possesses the ability to fly and has a significant advantage in the air. However, he is very clear about his role: a support character.

Most others, like Slada and Mog Radon, found it difficult to make a move; the sky was not within their fighting range.

This resulted in a waste of manpower, but this situation was not anticipated.

How could Zero possibly escape using only Geppo?

Moreover, he was not in good condition and his body was somewhat exhausted, making it difficult for him to exert his full strength.

The first to arrive was Lubite, who immediately created a massive fog field that covered a large area of the sky, directly enveloping Zero within it.

Compared to Gari, Shiryu is more proficient in Geppo, and at the same time, he creates Blood Mist, which, combined with Lubite's Mist, exerts a double suppression on Zero.

Zero can't escape unless someone comes to rescue him; until then, he can only keep fighting.

Thinking this, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

An invisible green light spread from his body outwards, instantly erasing everything in its path, whether it was mist or blood mist.

The power of the Saber Saber Fruit not only provides a huge advantage in defense, but also possesses terrifying destructive power in offense.

The mist and blood fog disappeared, revealing the figures of Lubite, Shiryu, Gari the other two.

The group was covered in Armament Haki, which allowed them to withstand the power of the Laugh-Laugh Fruit.

However, they were not happy about this. It was quite troublesome. They could clearly feel that the powerful force of the Saber Saber Fruit had directly eliminated their Haki.

When using Armament Haki to resist their power, it will be rapidly depleted.

Without Armament Haki, they wouldn't dare to engage in a direct confrontation.

"Go!" Gari shouted, charging forward, his body crackling with lightning as he transformed into his Moon Lion Form, his combat power surging.

So what if they're incredibly capable? They have the ability to wear each other down; let's see who can outlast whom.

If the three of them can't even defeat a heavily injured Zero when they team up, then they might as well give up and go to sleep.

Moreover, the Night Pirates are not just the three of them; Wallace and Mobius were already facing a five-on-one situation on their way here.

In the shadows, Kos, who had already approached on his pirate ship and was less than a kilometer away, was watching intently, looking for an opportunity to attack. A strange red light shone deep in the depths of his pupils.

The sea remained turbulent, occasionally whipping up huge waves, yet the three massive pirate ships remained firmly in place.

The battle then began, and the fighting in the high altitude was much more intense.

The collision of light and thunder, like a game of hide-and-seek, chased and fled, occasionally drawing an arc in the air before intertwining directly.

Borsalino knew he couldn't defeat Enel in a short time. As a Plasma-Plasma Devil Fruit User, this ability, comparable to the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, was extremely troublesome.

Given the current battle situation, he couldn't leave at will. He wanted to save Zero, but it was no use.

If she moves, Enel will catch up quickly. If it's just a matter of speed, Enel is definitely slower, but unfortunately, this is a battle.

A golden light streaked across the sky, contrasting with the lightning; the vast Heart Net had long since locked onto Borsalino's aura.

Enel wields the Dragon Roller; his mission is to fight Borsalino, hold him back, and prevent him from interfering in other battles.

Golden light and blue lightning flashed across the sky, colliding with each other several times in just one second.

The two were familiar rivals, Enel was determined to defeat this Marine Admiral; he only needed to focus on the battle.

However, Borsalino was getting a little anxious.

He is relatively safe for now, because the Night Pirates' goal is only to stall him, not to kill him.

If you really had the intention to kill him, and made him feel a deadly crisis, he would definitely run away at the first moment.

But then, how could he possibly leave?

The World Government suffered heavy losses; everyone except him was dead. He will surely bear the wrath of the World Government and be punished severely.

They might even be demoted or have their salary docked.

If the other Alastair is dealt with, wouldn't it be his turn next?

Keep in mind, Alastair is facing the Dark Emperor and the Shadow Dragon; it's uncertain whether he can hold out.

Although he wanted to go and help, Enel stuck to him like glue, and he couldn't break free.

Another reason is that the Dark Emperor is far too dangerous, which makes him deeply wary and subconsciously unwilling to confront him head-on.

The space shrouded in darkness remained shrouded in mystery; the commotion within was completely imperceptible to those outside.

Right now, the Night Pirates are focused on dealing with another one.

The power of the Comet Fruit puts Rediat under immense pressure, especially with the combined might of the two monsters, Rediat and Teach, and the assistance of Lafitte and Anne.

Darkness enveloped everything, forming a vast space that contained Alastair.

They wanted to escape, but it was no use; each movement covered a short distance before they could leave the area.

The Dark Emperor would appear directly in front of him, and whether it attacked head-on or used Dark Water to attract the ability user, he would have difficulty escaping.

Moreover, hidden in the shadows is Rediat, a monster who can see through people's hearts, appearing and disappearing unpredictably. Together with Teach, who can Future Sight, the overall trend of the battle is one of complete defeat.

However, thanks to the power of the Comet Fruit, it possesses formidable defensive and destructive capabilities.

Thanks to the comet's defenses, it would be difficult to capture it with Dark Water unless all the external energy crystals were shattered; it would rely more on gravitational pull.

Once captured by Teach, Alastair would be unable to use his powers and would be forced to surrender and become a prisoner.

In the darkness, the purple light of the comet shone brightly. Alastair was inside the energy crystal, expending his strength. The cracks that had been breached on the surface of the crystal were rapidly healing.

The entire comet flew in one direction with terrifying force.

If you want to escape, the only way is to break out of this area.

However, it was extremely difficult. Alastair had already transformed into a dragon-man in Human-Beast Form. Just as he was about to move, Rediat saw through his thoughts and blocked his way.

The terrifying punch, imbued with Conqueror's Haki, possessed destructive power exceeding the limits of Comet Fruit could defend against.

Alastair didn't have that much overwhelming Haki to cover the comet's surface.

The dragon's terrifying physique was no match for a comet many times its size.

Faced with the terrifying impact, Rediat only retreated a dozen meters.

Alastair's crystal shattered, but it did not harm his body. He was trying to expend his energy to quickly restore his defenses.

With the threat of being countered by the Dark Emperor's abilities, he dared not expose his body to the air. Only under the protection of his abilities could he feel truly safe.

At the same time, he wanted to continue his escape, but just then, Teach appeared.

The immense pressure pressed down on him, and the terrifying gravity made it almost impossible for him to move. Moreover, being inside the energy crystal, the weight he endured was even greater.

At the same time, the surrounding black gas compressed and squeezed continuously, surging in like waves and gripping the entire comet with a bone-deep grip.

The relentless crushing force caused the comet's surface to tremble, revealing numerous tiny cracks.

Alastair was rapidly expending his energy to recover, but now, it seemed he had reached a dead end.

If this continues, he will run out of energy and be defeated.

The entire comet was captured, and he was trapped inside as well. Moreover, under the terrifying gravity and the pressure of the dark power, his body was practically unable to move.

If the debunking occurs, he will face the Dark Emperor directly. Without the ability, he will be unable to even make contact and will be defeated.

This is something that has to be acknowledged.

Compared to the immobile Alastair, Rediat and Teach are much more accustomed to gravity. Although they are still affected, they can still move around quite easily.

Moreover, since Rediat moves by lurking in the shadows and Teach moves by warping space, gravity doesn't restrict them too much.

With Teach and Rediat working together, Alastair had no chance of escape; the comet's massive size became a disadvantage under Teach's gravity.

Moreover, being constantly thwarted, Alastair did not have enough time or distance to accumulate potential energy and build up strength.

The Comet Fruit can only unleash its full power during long-distance flight.

Another characteristic is acceleration; during long-distance flights, Alastair's speed will increase, and its power will also increase.

Of course, there is a limit.

Alastair was firmly restrained, trapped within the energy crystal, yet completely unable to move.

It felt as if I were locked in a dark cage.

The surrounding energy crystals kept breaking and healing, and his physical strength was being constantly depleted.

Furthermore, with each breakage, the space within the crystallized area is invaded by black energy, and the size of the surrounding space continuously shrinks.

Possible solutions kept flashing through my mind, but there was none that could be found without external help.

Since that's the case, let's just wait and see!

Even at this point, Alastair did not give up. He was proud and, at the same time, extremely loyal to the World Government.

"Get rid of him first."

"Yes, let's attack together."

Teach and Rediat exchanged a glance and nodded to each other.

Looking at the only glimmer of light in the darkness, I knew that soon it would vanish.

Alastair is beyond hope; who can rescue him now? He's in the hands of Teach and Rediat.

"Yaochi-onna!"

"Shadow Kill!"

Haki enveloped everything, and Conqueror's Haki enveloped everything.

One claw! One sword!

Even when facing trapped enemies, the two showed no mercy and went all out.

A terrifying, twisting force coiled around Teach's hands.

Sensing the two terrifying forces, Alastair's expression changed drastically. He immediately released even stronger power, recovering without regard for consumption, enhancing the comet's defenses, and even using his Armament Haki.

Boom! Boom!

One on the left, one on the right, facing overwhelming destructive force, a terrifying collision that lasted for three seconds.

Alastair's Armament Haki was breached, and his energy crystal defense was also broken.

However, despite the attacks from the two monsters, Alastair managed to withstand them; the energy crystal shattered, but the damage did not extend to him.

The Comet Fruit's powerful ability includes a terrifying defense second only to the Diamond-Diamond Fruit, but its destructive power is even greater than its defensive capabilities.

Comet Collision falling from the sky could cause a terrifying impact that completely destroys an island.

Unfortunately, its destructive power is currently limited.

This is not something to be happy about; a real crisis is brewing.

Alastair was desperately trying to restore his defenses.

Unfortunately, Teach and Alastair's next attack was already upon them.

Boom!

The two terrifying forces, after shattering the comet's energy crystal, struck Alastair simultaneously.

Even Kaido wouldn't dare to directly confront the attack of either of them, let alone Alastair, whose comet defense had already been breached.

Alastair coughed up a mouthful of blood, his body was immediately severely injured, and the intense pain almost made him faint.

The mere presence of Conqueror's Haki was enough for his Armament Haki to withstand, not to mention that both of them possessed the highest level of Armament Haki application skills.

Before Alastair could react, Teach's devilish claws grabbed his neck.

In a brief moment, Alastair's abilities went dormant and became unusable.

The severe damage inflicted by the encirclement also prevented him from using his Haki for defense for a short period of time.

An invisible, distorting force field, a strange and powerful distorting force, directly invaded Alastair's body, causing his flesh, tendons, and internal organs to become chaotic and twisted, turning into a mess.

The pain nearly made Alastair faint; his eyes rolled back, and his fragile body was in complete disarray.

Teach had no intention of keeping him alive. After briefly testing the power of the Twist Fruit, he directly used the twisting power to crush the man's heart from a distance, and then sucked the man's body into the Darkness Space.

Alastair is incredibly strong. As the Vice Chief of CP0, he possesses strength comparable to Marine Admiral, making him an undisputed monster.

He could fight Rediat and the other four Sea Emperor alone for at least several days and nights.

But with Rediat and Teach working together, they were defeated so quickly.

There are several reasons for this, the most important being the terrifying gravitational field, which directly restricted Alastair's movement, thus allowing the capture of Alastair.

To some extent, this restrains Alastair.

Of course, Rediat played a very important role in preventing Alastair from escaping, because the edge of the Dark Domain was not strong enough to stop Alastair.

Another benefit was that it bought Teach time to make his move.

The powerful gravitational field that can restrain Alastair is not something that can be summoned so easily; it takes some time.

The gravity field that Teach could create had its limits; it was impossible to trap such a monster.

However, with the Awakening of the Dark-Dark Fruit, his basic abilities have been greatly enhanced, and he has also made in-depth development of the Twist Fruit.

The ability to distort magnetic fields and gravity, combined with this, results in a geometrically enhanced gravitational field strength that Teach can create.

The precise control required by the enemy meant that Teach needed some time to prepare, during which it was difficult to make a move and someone needed to hold them off.