The Marines Join the Battle, the Red-Haired Pirates Face the Marines
Kizaru lazily raised his eyelids, a perfunctory smile on his face, Chaton Tokikake beside him, muttering slowly, "Oh dear, this isn't something we can just leave as we please. We have to ask the Fleet Admiral first~ Acting rashly could cause a lot of trouble, you know."
After saying that, he signaled to Tokikake immediately connect to the Den Den Mushi and report all the details of the battlefield on the deserted island and the situation of all parties to the Marine Headquarters, and wait for Sengoku's instructions.
The atmosphere in the Fleet Admiral's Office at the Marine Headquarters was solemn and heavy.
Sengoku stood by the window, listening to the detailed battle report transmitted by the Den Den Mushi. He tapped the windowsill lightly with his fingertips, his brows furrowed, lost in deep thought.
Looking at the whole chaotic situation, he saw that the Uchiha Clan's foundation was unfathomable, the Blackbeard Pirates were ruthless, and the Red-Haired Pirates were maintaining balance. With so many forces entangled and intertwined, a single misjudgment would inevitably trigger a super war that would sweep across the entire New World. At that time, countless seas and countless people would be drawn into the flames of war, and the consequences would be unimaginable.
After pondering for a long time, Sengoku finally made a decision. He issued an order to the Den Den Mushi in a deep voice, his tone leaving no room for argument. "Kizaru, all troops remain in place and hold your positions. No one is allowed to take the initiative to provoke any forces."
Closely monitor every movement on the battlefield, stabilize the stalemate, and do not intervene in the battle between the Uchiha and Blackbeard.
I will immediately dispatch elite support troops to the scene, and then act according to the situation after the reinforcements arrive."
Without a moment's hesitation, Sengoku turned and shouted towards the door, "Immediately order Sakazuki to come to my office immediately!"
The order was relayed rapidly throughout headquarters, and moments later, the office door was flung open.
Akainu, dressed in a crimson suit and surrounded by a violent, magma-like aura, strode in. His presence was sharp and domineering, and his eyes were full of decisive, ruthless fighting spirit.
As soon as he entered, he spoke directly, his tone filled with urgency and confusion. "Fleet Admiral, an excellent opportunity for war has emerged in the New World, why did you order the troops to remain stationary?"
With Blackbeard wreaking havoc on the seas and the Uchiha Clan harboring hidden dangers, these two threats are weakening each other, making it the perfect time to wipe them all out!
Being timid and hesitant will only allow them to recuperate and make a comeback!
Sengoku looked at the impulsive and aggressive Akainu with a calm but helpless expression, and slowly explained, "I know better than anyone that this is an opportunity, but the situation is too complicated right now."
With Red-Hair firmly in control, the Navy's intervention would inevitably trigger a full-scale war that would spiral out of control and engulf the entire New World.
We need to wait for reinforcements to arrive and stabilize the situation before taking precise action to prevent unnecessary sacrifices and further unrest."
Akainu clenched his fists, his body radiating a restless aura of magma. His face was filled with resentment and unwillingness, yet he knew that Sengoku's considerations were not entirely unreasonable. He could only forcefully suppress his fighting spirit and said in a deep voice, "Your subordinate understands! But I urge the Fleet Admiral to order an attack as soon as possible. If we miss this opportunity, it will be as difficult as ascending to heaven to encircle and annihilate these two major forces again!"
While the Marine Headquarters was urgently deploying troops, various forces on the sea were locked in a stalemate, and fierce battles raged on the deserted island, no one noticed the distant edge of the sea.
Beneath the swirling, thick sea fog, several small pirate ships disguised as ordinary merchant vessels lay silently hidden, without flying any flags, their presence completely concealed.
Several scouts on the ship, cloaked and armed with high-powered binoculars, intently observed the smoke and fire rising from the direction of the deserted island, taking in the distribution of forces, strengths and weaknesses, and the overall course of the battle.
A reconnaissance team member lowered his voice and said to his comrade in a deep voice, "Confirmed. Top-tier forces from multiple sides are engaged in a chaotic battle. Yonko Level are facing off, the Uchiha Clan is going all out, and the Navy is holding back. The situation is far more chaotic than the intelligence indicated."
"Immediately transmit all intelligence back to Totto Land, reporting every single word to Big Mom!" the lead scout ordered coldly. "This chaos might be the perfect opportunity for our Big Mom Pirates to intervene!"
The sea fog rolled in slowly, and several small boats quietly retreated, disappearing completely into the vast depths of the sea, like hunters lurking in the shadows, silently waiting for the opportunity to reap the benefits.
Undercurrents are already quietly brewing, and a massive storm that will engulf the entire New World is quietly taking shape behind this localized chaos.
On the sea ahead of the Red Fox, the tension had reached a breaking point.
Seeing that the navy fleet showed no intention of retreating, Shanks's previously lingering gaze gradually turned sinister.
The gentleness that belonged to the Four Emperors was completely gone, replaced by an undisguised sharpness. He held Gryphon in his hand, and the faint Conqueror's Haki around him rippled outwards, causing the sea to surge.
"Since you are unwilling to resolve this peacefully, then let's have some fun!"
The moment those words were spoken, the fuse for a major battle was ignited.
A sharp glint flashed in Kizaru's eyes behind his glasses; he was no longer the carefree man he used to be.
A dazzling yellow light suddenly erupted, and his body transformed into a streak of light that shot straight into the sky, scattering specks of light across the horizon.
"Borsalino!"
The deck beneath Shanks' feet suddenly shattered, and he flashed forward, wielding his longsword to face the torrent of light.
On the other side, seeing that Shanks and Kizaru were already locked in combat high in the sky, Ryokugyu did not hesitate for a moment. Countless vines burst out of the ground from his body, wrapped with a powerful plant force, and rushed straight at Ben Beckman.
As the two Admiral took the lead, Vice Admiral and Rear Admiral in the naval formation also rushed out of their ships, unleashing their guns, blades, and abilities, clashing with the Red-Haired Pirates ' officers and crew.
Boom!!
High in the sky, Kizaru no longer held back any of his strength.
The Admiral, who used to be perfunctory and half-hearted, now had a solemn expression, and there was not a trace of his usual joking face.
He was acutely aware of Shanks ' terrifying power. If he continued to hold back and muddle through as usual, he would be easily caught off guard and defeated.
"The Yasakani no Magatama!!"
A blinding golden light exploded, and countless laser projectiles filled most of the sky like a meteor shower. Scorching beams tore through the clouds, accompanied by continuous roars.
The entire sky was enveloped in dazzling golden light. Where the beam struck, the air exploded continuously, and the sea surface was pierced by the laser, sending up columns of water tens of meters high.
Shanks wields the Gryphon, its Black Blade wreathed in thick Armament Haki, the blade flashing and crisscrossing as it shatters the oncoming laser beams layer by layer.
The explosive waves continued to erupt around him, and the shockwaves spread in all directions, creating wave after wave of towering tsunamis.