Naval Attack

The pirate crew led by Newgate was currently advancing toward Hachinosu across the sea.

During the voyage, Carl's mind was filled with a thousand thoughts.

She imagined the battles against the Giant Warrior Pirates and the X Pirates, contemplating how to overcome their advantages and find a way to defeat them.

After all, just hearing the names of the Giant Warrior Pirates and the X Pirates made it clear that both were crews composed of giants, and she had never truly seen a giant before.

The wind on the sea brushed gently against her face, bringing with it the salty, fresh scent of the ocean.

She felt the rocking of the ship and enjoyed the freedom of the voyage.

She knew that her own pirate legend began from this very moment!

Carl sat at the bow of the ship, holding a fishing rod in her hand, fishing with a focused expression. She found that she had started to enjoy fishing; every time a fish bit the hook, it gave her a surge of excitement.

The sunlight spilled onto her, highlighting her resolute face.

The sea breeze brushed through her hair, carrying a faint saltiness that made her feel peaceful and free.

Suddenly, the Titan Power granted her exceptional sensory abilities, somewhat similar to Observation Haki. Sensing the presence of the Navy ahead, she stood up and accidentally knocked over the bucket of water used for the fish, causing the fish inside to scramble and slap their bodies against the container.

Water droplets splashed onto her, soaking her pant legs, but she paid no mind, for her attention had been drawn elsewhere.

"What is it, Carl?"

Newgate was sitting in the center of the deck, raising his wine gourd to take a large gulp. Seeing Carl suddenly stand up, he asked with a look of confusion.

"I think I've sensed the Navy."

Carl said with some surprise.

After all, the second half of the Grand Line could be considered a graveyard for the Navy; any Navy personnel without real strength who came here were as good as dead. It was not as easy for the Navy to reach this area as it was at the start of the original story, especially since none of the three overlords of this era feared the Navy.

Perhaps it was a talent brought by the Titan Power; her sensory ability was different from ordinary people, similar to Observation Haki.

In some aspects, it was even far stronger than Observation Haki.

"The Navy?"

Newgate put down his wine cup in disbelief, but he knew Carl wouldn't speak without cause. He stood up immediately and instantly released his powerful Observation Haki.

"In which direction?"

He sensed them, his gaze fixed on the distance.

It looked like they were about to make contact. Having not fought the Navy in a long time, he felt a bit rusty.

"Oh, it's an old friend coming."

A smile appeared on Newgate's face. After releasing his Observation Haki, he immediately sensed the distant Admiral Steel Bone Kong, as well as Garp and Sengoku.

"Little ones, prepare for battle!"

Newgate shouted excitedly, as he hadn't fought the Navy in a long time.

"We have guests!"

His voice echoed throughout the ship, and everyone immediately tensed up, preparing to meet the impending battle.

The atmosphere on the ship turned tense in an instant. This was not their first time facing a Navy encirclement, and engaging the Navy only made them more excited.

After all, on the high seas, pirates and the Navy were inherently at odds, were they not?

Carl clenched her fists, a dazzling light flickering in her eyes.

She knew this would be her first time engaging the Navy since arriving in this world.

"Everyone, prepare to fight!"

Newgate's voice rang out clearly across the ship, and the crew members immediately rolled up their sleeves, ready to throw themselves into the fray.

The flames of their fighting spirit ignited, and their eyes shone with a terrifying light.

"There are enemies coming, get ready!"

A pirate standing in the crow's nest had already spotted the distant Navy fleet sailing toward them.

"Cannons, hurry and bring out the cannons!"

The squad-leader-level pirates directed the rest of the crew.

Suddenly, on this calm sea, Newgate's pirate crew worked in an orderly fashion, each person quickly completing their assigned tasks.

At the same time, at the bow of the ship, Carl and Newgate stood at the very front, staring at the Navy ahead.

"How about it? You'll be engaging the Navy in a moment."

Newgate knew this was likely Carl's first time clashing with Steel Bone Kong.

"Haha, I've been looking forward to this day."

Carl replied with a smile, though her heart was filled with anticipation.

Since arriving in this world, she had been longing for the chance to fight top-tier powerhouses, and now that it had finally arrived, she would not let the opportunity slip by.

Furthermore, her mission was to disrupt the timeline, so she was bound to clash with the Navy eventually. With Newgate present, there wouldn't be any danger.

His gaze was resolute, a burning desire for battle igniting within his heart; he felt that his craving for combat was growing stronger by the moment.

"How about it? Leave Steel Bone Kong to me; I want to test myself."

Carl had already caught sight of Steel Bone Kong's face, and she hadn't expected him to be so young.

"I have no objections, as long as you can hold your own."

Whitebeard agreed without a moment's hesitation, full of confidence in Carl's strength.

He had crossed blades with Carl before; although Carl's raw power was slightly inferior to his own, her stamina and endurance were far superior.

To Whitebeard, it made no difference who he fought, but for Carl, this would be the first true top-tier powerhouse she had encountered since arriving in this world.

Steel Bone Kong's current strength was firmly at the Admiral level, and she knew she might not last many exchanges against him.

Yet, a mix of nervousness and excitement swirled within Carl; she knew this would be a fierce battle and the moment to prove her worth.

She was desperate to know just how far she still had to go to reach the world's peak.

The wind over the ocean grew increasingly urgent, the shadow of battle looming over the sea.

They were bracing for a fight that would decide their fates.

Besides, she wanted to see exactly where her current strength ranked in this world.

Since the system only provided a comprehensive evaluation, she wanted to see if there were any specific areas where she could exceed her current limits.

"I'm heading in!"

With an excited roar, Carl leaped from the deck into mid-air, charging power into her right hand.

Whitebeard watched the approaching naval fleet in the distance, his brows knitting together slightly.

He knew this opponent was no ordinary foe; Admiral Steel Bone Kong had personally led Garp and Sengoku to capture him, and their combined strength could not be underestimated.

"Everyone, be careful! These aren't your average Marines!"

Whitebeard said in a firm tone.

His words acted like a lash, spurring everyone on.

"Understood, Captain Newgate."

"Don't worry, it's not like this is the Captain's first time fighting the Navy."

"Bring it on, Marines!"

The atmosphere on the ship turned tense in an instant, and everyone could feel the urgency in the air.

"Quake Punch!"

Suspended in mid-air, Carl wore a solemn expression; she took a deep breath and channeled all her strength into a single strike.

During the night, she had simulated some of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's power, integrating it into her Inch Punch. While it was a far cry from the actual fruit, she had managed to infuse a hint of vibrational force into her fist.

Her fist lashed out rapidly, the wind howling as it carried a trace of tremor-like power.

Standing at the bow, Steel Bone Kong frowned, immediately sensing something amiss. He rushed to the front and threw a fully charged punch, meeting Carl's strike head-on.

"BOOM!"

The two fists didn't make direct contact, but the collision of their wind pressure kicked up a massive shockwave. The sea instantly turned turbulent, and those on the decks struggled to keep their footing.

"Who is this guy? Why does she have a hint of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's power?"

"Could it be a lesser version of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit?"

There was no mention of a person named Carl in his intelligence reports; where had this powerful pirate popped up from?

As a tactical genius, Sengoku's strength was already approaching the Admiral level, even if he was only a Vice Admiral at the time.

Sengoku said in a deep voice; in his view, Newgate would not do anything that did not concern him.

"Indeed, Newgate wouldn't have come to this island for no reason," Garp added. At this point in time, Garp had yet to witness the true darkness of the Navy and still carried himself with a carefree, slacker attitude.

What they didn't know was that Newgate had arrived at this small island by pure coincidence, but that no longer mattered.

Carl had already used Moon Walk to fly rapidly to the front of the warship.

Steel Bone Kong knew this was no time to ponder such questions; the enemy was already right before him.

"Meteor Fist—Shatter!"

Steel Bone Kong had to deal with her attack now; as for her origins, he could investigate that later.