Even with that regrettable flaw in Akainu's eyes, Pluton was no less terrifying.
"Damn Marines, they actually built this thing in secret!"
Neptune Shirahoshi gritted her teeth in hatred. Even if she could withstand the first few shots of such terrifying bombardment, she could not endure an endless barrage.
Each of the three Ancient Weapons had its own strengths and weaknesses. Sea Kings, being individual entities, were the most flexible to control and could be deployed separately. That was why they were considered the greatest threat, but it also gave Neptune a terrible headache when facing Pluton.
When it came to wreaking destruction across an area within a limited time, Pluton's artillery coverage was undoubtedly the most terrifying. It happened to counter the Sea King army, which relied on sheer numbers.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The bombardment continued without pause. The wall of flesh formed by the Sea Kings quickly collapsed again, and Neptune immediately ordered more Sea Kings to join the defense against the artillery fire.
At the same time, she was not simply taking hits without fighting back. Sea Kings slipped into the deep water from the edges of the bombardment zone and quietly approached Pluton.
"You know? Aside from its own special construction, Pluton was actually built more to contend with the other Ancient Weapons."
Suddenly noticing this, Akainu spoke under Kizaru's startled gaze.
"And as the most threatening enemy, Neptune has always been our hypothetical adversary."
"..."
So the question was—
How many special modifications could Pluton undergo when Neptune was its hypothetical enemy?
Kizaru could not help falling into thought, then shuddered.
It wasn't that our side was weak. The enemy just had too many tricks!
Elsewhere, before long, Neptune received a response from the Sea Kings at the front.
They... could not find Pluton's location!