Joining Forces with the Revolutionary Army

Charlotte Linlin's fleet suddenly accelerated, sweeping toward the defensive perimeter like ghosts. At the same time, agents hidden on the island cut the base's communications, throwing the defenders into brief confusion.

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!" The alarm finally sounded, but it was too late.

Charlotte Linlin stood at the bow and spread her hands. "Soul Pocus!"

Her overwhelming soul power swept across the battlefield. Dozens of Marines lost consciousness in an instant as their souls were torn away. She poured those souls into nearby objects, creating an army of living chess pieces to join the fight.

"Mama, the forward defenses are in chaos!" Katakuri reported.

"Good!" Charlotte Linlin swept out an arm. "Everyone, attack! Don't give them a chance to breathe!"

The Sweet Commanders surged forward, each wielding their own strengths. Katakuri used Observation Haki to predict his enemies' movements and easily crushed an elite unit. Perospero's candy powers sealed off the enemy's retreat. Cracker's army of Biscuit Soldiers pressed forward, smashing through everything in its path.

The assault came so fast that the World Government's forces could only scramble to respond.

"Damn it!" a Vice Admiral snarled through clenched teeth. "I never thought they'd attack at night! Everyone, stay sharp! These are the forces of Charlotte Linlin, one of the Four Emperors. Don't underestimate them!"

But the situation was worse than he had imagined. Charlotte Linlin entered the fray herself with terrifying force. Her soul power blanketed the battlefield, plunging countless soldiers into panic. Even several Marine captains were forced to retreat to the inner defenses.

"We can't go on like this!" a Vice Admiral shouted. "Activate the Voidbringer! Even at eighty-five percent completion, it'll be enough!"

"But sir, the system is still unstable. If we activate it now—"

"Enough! If we don't use it now, it'll be too