Eyes Filled with Helplessness

Katakuri, Smoothie, Cracker, Snack, Amande, Snamon looked at each other, their faces filled with helplessness and anxiety. Their brows were furrowed, as if they were racking their brains for a solution.

"What on earth is going on? How do Moke and his gang manage to float in the sky all day long?" Katakuri's voice was low and serious, revealing his inner unease.

"I don't know either. None of us can fly. What are we going to do?" Smoothie's voice was tinged with despair.

Cracker stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and then said, "Perhaps we can go back and bring our younger brothers, Newichi, Newji, Newsan, Newshi Newgo, who can use Geppo. They should be able to go up there."

However, this proposal was immediately met with opposition from others.

"Even if they manage to get up there, with their strength, they'll probably just be feeding more kills to Moke's gang." Snack shook his head, his face full of worry.

Amande chimed in, "Yes, we can't let our brothers take risks; they're still too young."

For a moment, everyone fell silent, and no one could think of a good solution.

"But, according to the Vivre Card, Oven, Daifuku, Raisin, Custard, and Galette are still alive!" Snamon's voice revealed a hint of anxiety. His brows were tightly furrowed, and a layer of fine sweat even appeared on his forehead.

Katakuri took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. His voice, though low, carried a reassuring strength. "Everyone, don't panic. Let's think of other ways. There must be a way to solve this problem."

However, despite his words, everyone knew in their hearts that finding a practical solution would not be easy. Time ticked by, and the silence among the crowd created an invisible pressure.

Finally, Katakuri broke the silence, his words firm and decisive. "There's no other way... We can only go back and have Mom make more Homies that can carry us up."

Smoothie, Cracker, Snack, Amande, Snamon were silent for a moment after hearing this. They looked at each other and could see helplessness and worry in each other's eyes.

However, after a brief moment of thought, they all nodded in agreement with Katakuri's decision. After all, it seemed to be the only viable option at the moment.

At the same time, some speculations arose in the minds of these individuals. After all, in the entire world, the only person capable of flying for extended periods was probably Golden Lion Shiki. This guy was definitely a formidable character! After all, 38 years ago, Golden Lion Shiki was like a mother to them, a powerful member of the Rocks Pirates. However, after the Rocks Pirates disbanded, he did not fade into obscurity but resolutely formed his own Flying Pirates, roaming the New World and engaging in fierce battles with powerful enemies such as Edward Elric Newgate and Gol D. Roger for many years.

Rewinding to 27 years ago, Golden Lion Shiki was ambitious, plotting to rule the world. To achieve this goal, he even humbled himself and proactively requested an alliance with Gol D. Roger. However, unexpectedly, Gol D. Roger refused him without hesitation. This rejection undoubtedly caused Golden Lion Shiki to lose face, and in his anger and humiliation, the two pirate crews instantly engaged in a breathtaking battle, known as the "Battle of Edd War."

In this fierce naval battle, the Roger Pirates were relentlessly pursued by Golden Lion Shiki's Flying Pirates, nearly driven to the brink of defeat. Just when it seemed the Roger Pirates were on the verge of death, a sudden storm descended like a lifeline. This storm was exceptionally fierce, sweeping most of Golden Lion Shiki's fleet to the bottom of the sea, instantly reversing the course of the battle.

Even more unexpectedly, amidst the chaos, an accident occurred. For some unknown reason, the ship's rudder unfortunately struck Golden Lion Shiki on the head. This turn of events put Golden Lion Shiki in a dilemma. If he forcibly pulled the rudder out, he might lose his life; but if he didn't pull it out, he would be unable to continue commanding the battle.

It's likely that the Roger Pirates have already been completely wiped out... The throne of the One Piece may have changed hands. Could it be that there's some unknown relationship between Moke and Shiki? Or perhaps they've already joined forces? Thinking of this, the faces of the people present turned extremely grim, as if shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere.

After all, Shiki is a powerful figure on par with his mother! There's no doubt about that. His strength is like a towering peak atop a mountain, unattainable and beyond reach. If one were to truly face him head-on, anyone would feel an immense pressure, as if the entire world were pressing down on them, making it hard to breathe.

"Boom..." Just as everyone was filled with worry, a deafening clap of thunder suddenly exploded directly above them. This sudden roar was like a heavy hammer blow to everyone's heart, causing everyone to look up in unison.

High in the sky, Lightning Flash and Thunder roared, as if the entire sky had been torn apart. Dazzling Inazuma, like silver snakes dancing wildly, ripped through the dark night sky; deafening thunder, like the booming of war drums, shook people's hearts. And where the lightning and thunder clashed, the outline of a ship appeared and disappeared, as if it had been forcibly broken through the clouds.

The ship appeared so small yet so resilient in the Gale. It was like a lone seagull, cutting through the waves on the turbulent sea, never retreating no matter how many difficulties and obstacles it encountered.

Moreover, above the ship, a black dot was relentlessly hurtling towards it at an astonishing speed. Like a meteor streaking across the sky, its speed was breathtaking, as if the power it contained could tear the world apart. However, just as the black dot was about to collide with the ship, an invisible force suddenly emerged, like an unbreakable shield, forcefully blocking the black dot.

This scene astonished everyone present. Their eyes widened in disbelief as the black dot repeatedly crashed against the invisible barrier, yet remained unable to breach its defenses. Being intelligent, they quickly grasped the meaning of this "flying ship" after a moment's thought. "A flying ship? No wonder..." someone murmured, a hint of Satori realization in their voice. This discovery was like an Inazuma of light, dispelling the fear and gloom of the unknown enemy in their hearts, leaving them feeling a great sense of relief.

However, this feeling of surprise didn't last long. Like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, the ripples were quickly covered by larger waves. Then, their faces were replaced by shock, as if they had realized something even more astonishing.

"In that case, it probably isn't the Shiki," another person said, his words causing a murmur and discussion among the crowd. This conclusion left everyone with mixed feelings. On one hand, they were secretly relieved that the enemy was not the powerful Shiki, which was undoubtedly good news; but on the other hand, they also became more curious and speculative about the true identity of the black dot.

Katakuri stood quietly among the crowd, his figure tall and upright, like an unshakeable mountain. His gaze was deep and sharp, fixed on the black dot like a hawk, as if trying to see through the distance to the truth hidden behind it.

After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke, "I think that person must be King of the Beast Pirates." His voice wasn't loud, but it caused a stir among the crowd. Everyone's eyes turned to him, some showing surprise, others nodding thoughtfully.

Smoothie agreed, nodding and continuing, "That's right... those Moke's crew are really something else. They not only captured Oven, Daifuku, Raisin, Custard, and Galette, but even Jack from the Beast Pirates fell into their hands. What's even more unexpected is that they successfully turned Ulti and Page One against them. The Beast Pirates, like us, will definitely not let them go easily."

After hearing this, Cracker was suddenly struck as if by Inazuma, countless thoughts flashing through his mind. He muttered to himself, "That's right, how could I not have thought of that? We've been relentlessly searching for the whereabouts of the Moke crew, how could the Beast Pirates be ignoring it? They must be investigating in secret as well, and may even have discovered the Moke crew's whereabouts even before we did."

Amande nodded thoughtfully. He lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then looked up and calmly analyzed, "I think the Beast Pirates probably already found Moke's crew's location. However, they probably didn't expect Moke's crew to be hiding in such a high place, just like us. After all, who would have thought they would hide in the sky? So, when they discovered this situation, they probably weren't fully prepared."

At this point, Amande paused slightly before continuing, "In this situation, they only have two choices. Either they do what we did and temporarily retreat to devise a new plan, or they directly notify King to handle the matter. As one of the Beast Pirates' top talents, King's strength is beyond doubt. If he were to deal with Moke's crew, he should have a greater chance of success."

Snamon listened to Amande's analysis, a hint of doubt appearing on his face. He asked hesitantly, "But Kaido? With his volatile temper, he would definitely come in person for something like this. He would definitely twist those guys' heads off one by one!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present exchanged glances before quickly looking away. Their pupils contracted slightly, as if they were all thinking to Dark-Dark Fruit: It seems Kaido will soon be up to something earth-shattering again.

Just then, high in the sky, Enel stood proudly atop his massive Ark Maxim, like a war god. His body appeared incredibly tall in the sunlight, as if it had merged with the sky. His cold gaze, like two Inazuma, looked down coldly at Jin below.

At that moment, King also stopped his attack. His movements came to an abrupt halt, as if time itself had frozen. His gaze, like a burning flame, was fixed on Enel, and he asked, "You're Enel, the vice-captain of the Moke Pirates?" His voice was deep and powerful, carrying a hint of arrogant arrogance.

However, when King's gaze met Enel's, his brow furrowed slightly. He knew very well that this man was no ordinary person. After all, Enel was Logia Rumble-Rumble Fruit!

In the world-famous Marineford War, he not only fought against top-tier powerhouses like Kizaru, but also against legendary figures like Sengoku. Although he was ultimately at a disadvantage, the fact that he emerged unscathed from a battle of that caliber was enough to prove that his strength was absolutely not to be underestimated.

Tyrant Kuma, one of the Shichibukai, possesses one of the top Paramecia Paw-Paw Fruit Devil Fruit Ability. The paw-like pads on his hands can deflect anything and can also deflect air at the speed of light into palm-shaped Shockwave that can strike targets continuously. However, the nemesis of this powerful Devil Fruit Ability is Straw Hat Luffy's Gum-Gum Fruit.

Kuma wreaked havoc on Mary Geoise Holy Land, causing considerable damage and even injuring some Celestial Dragons. However, Kuma's purpose and reasons for his actions remain unclear, and it's unknown whether he possesses any self-awareness at this point. In Akainu's eyes, Kuma is incapable of independent thought.

I thought that Akainu, having spent so much time sitting in his office, would rarely go to the front lines to fight. But I was wrong. Akainu is truly ruthless and decisive. He's someone who really gets involved when things get tough. He's a man of few words and few actions. After a few simple remarks, he goes straight to the action. Also, Akainu's head tilt is one of his signature moves.

When Straw Hat Luffy rescued Fire Fist Ace Summit War, Sengoku the Buddha had already demonstrated this.

Straw Hat Luffy overcame numerous obstacles and finally reached the Execution Platform, arriving beside Fire Fist Ace. At that moment, Fleet Admiral Sengoku the Buddha activated his Devil Fruit power, transforming into a giant golden Buddha statue with immense attack power, capable of unleashing powerful Shockwave. However, Sengoku's attack was blocked by Straw Hat Luffy's Gum-Gum Fruit, causing the Execution Platform to collapse.

Therefore, it is evident that both Tyrant Kuma and Sengoku the Buddha can unleash powerful Shockwave. Thus, since Straw Hat Luffy could block Sengoku the Buddha's Shockwave with his Gum-Gum Devil Fruit Ability, there is no reason why he couldn't handle Tyrant Kuma's Shockwave. Furthermore, Luffy's new technique, Gear Fourth Tankman he used during his fight against Cracker the Thousand Arms, demonstrates this.

Jin's gaze lingered on Enel, as if trying to see through his cold exterior to his true thoughts. He wondered to himself, just how strong was Enel? And what advantages would his Rumble-Rumble Fruit ability give him?

After pausing for a moment, he slowly moved to the tall figure beside Enel. His brows furrowed tightly once more, as if he were filled with vigilance and wariness towards this figure.

Weevil, this name is familiar to many; he is known as Whitebeard's son! Even those who are well-informed have heard of him. It is said that he possesses the immense power that Whitebeard had in his youth, a power that strikes fear into the hearts of all.

When I saw the beard that was so similar to Whitebeard's, my pupils contracted sharply. Just now, as I rushed towards this peculiar pirate ship, this guy had also made a move. I saw him raise his sword and strike with movements as natural and fluid as flowing water. That slash carried unparalleled momentum and power, as if it could cleave the entire world in two.

Before I could even react, the blade struck me like Inazuma. In an instant, a tremendous force surged towards me like a tidal wave, and I felt as if my body had been violently struck by a speeding train, causing me to fly backward involuntarily.

I tumbled through the air for several meters before finally managing to regain my balance. I was secretly amazed; Weevil's strength was indeed not to be underestimated! Just that one strike had already made me feel his power.

Based on my initial assessment, I estimate that his strength is probably no less than Jack's. Jack is a powerful general under Kaido of the Beasts, and I have firsthand experience of his strength. Now, this Weevil's strength is comparable to Jack's, which is truly terrifying.

"This is troublesome..." I muttered to myself. If it were just him alone, I was confident I could take Jack back from him. But when my gaze involuntarily fell on Enel, a deep sense of worry welled up inside me.

I had no idea this guy would come back so quickly. Originally, if he weren't here, among the entire Moke gang, this Weevil was probably the only one I would take seriously. With my own strength, I could have easily forced my way in and rescued Jack.

However, the situation has now changed dramatically. Enel's existence has made what was originally a simple matter complicated. I remained silent, but my mind was in turmoil as I weighed the various possible consequences and choices.

Time ticked by, and finally, after much deliberation, I took a deep breath and slowly began to speak, "Release Jack, and I can, on behalf of the Beast Pirates, forgive and forget..." However, before I could finish, Enel suddenly interrupted me with a cold laugh, "Heh..."

That cold laugh seemed like a mockery and disdain for me, making my heart tighten. At the same time, Jin's eyes sharpened instantly, and he stared intently at me, as if waiting for me to continue.

I paused for a moment, then continued, "As long as you release Jack, the Beast Pirates will drop the matter." However, I knew very well that this was already a considerable concession. After all, Jack was one of the most important members of the Beast Pirates, and King hadn't even mentioned the two traitors, Ulti and Page One, which was undoubtedly a significant step back.

I had originally thought that by making such compromises and concessions, the other side would at least give me some response, even if it was just a slight softening of their stubborn stance. However, reality slapped me hard in the face, leaving me utterly astonished— Enel's attitude remained so firm, without the slightest change whatsoever!

"Are you really determined to be enemies with the Beast Pirates?" I sighed helplessly, my disappointment and anger surging like a tidal wave, making it impossible for me to calm down.

"In that case, the next time we meet will probably be your death day!" I gritted my teeth and forced out these words, as if each word carried my endless resentment. After saying this, I didn't hesitate for a moment, and resolutely turned and left without even looking back, leaving Enel and King with only a cold and resolute back view.

Enel and King, standing still, looked at each other, clearly stunned by my resolute decision. King, in particular, hadn't eaten the Ship-Ship Fruit, so he naturally didn't have the guts to foolishly try to fight back when he knew the difference in strength was too great.

Therefore, King made a decisive decision to retreat. After all, he needed time to regroup the entire Beast Pirates to prepare for any potential battles to come. His goal was to completely annihilate the Moke Pirates, leaving no one alive.

Otherwise, in the future, any Tom, Dick, or Harry might dare to ride on the necks of the Beast Pirates and poop and pee. Dark-Dark Fruit thought to himself as he swooped down like a gust of wind. He maintained a low-altitude flight, his sharp eyes like those of a hawk, vigilantly scanning every corner around him, not missing a single rustling sound.

However, just as King was intently observing his surroundings, something completely unexpected happened—he spotted a lone pirate ship on the turbulent sea. To his utter astonishment, this pirate ship belonged to Big Mom Pirates!

This astonishing discovery, like an Inazuma piercing the night sky, instantly ignited a burning curiosity within Jin. He could no longer suppress his impulse and resolutely decided to land and see for himself.

As King slowly landed on the deck of the pirate ship, his gaze was intense, fixed on the group of people standing at the bow. Katakuri, Smoothie, Cracker, Snack, Amande, Snamon... these names were household names for King. After all, they were all top-tier fighters in the Big Mom Pirates besides Big Mom herself!

Such a powerful lineup appearing here truly surprised and puzzled King. He couldn't help but look up at the sky, thinking to himself, "Could it be that you've also come for the Moke Pirates?"