The New World, Heshengnai Island.
One of Hale Nock's bases, it lay at the heart of the Steam Sea Pirates' territory and was one of Aramaki's primary targets.
Since beginning his mission to cut off their territory, he had already conquered several islands.
Aboard a warship not far from the island.
Aramaki looked at the orders in his hand, somewhat excited:
"Wonderful."
"Leave no survivors~"
"Now that's exactly to my taste!"
"Just what I'd expect from Mr. Sakazuki."
"Such absolute justice."
"It really is admirable."
The smile on his lips looked rather gentle, but the words he spoke so casually sent chills down people's spines...
He folded the orders in his hand and tucked them into his coat.
Activating his Devil Fruit Ability, he grew a flying flower from his back that rose above his head. As he slowly floated into the air, he told the adjutant below:
"Pick up speed and prepare to take control of the island."
"I'll go wreak some havoc first."
"Hahahahaha."
The adjutant aboard the ship stared in bewilderment as Aramaki flew away from the fleet:
"Admiral Aramaki!!!"
But Aramaki paid no attention to the calls behind him and flew straight toward the target island.
Along the island's shore.
Countless pirates hid behind the boulders, packed tightly together and ready to battle the Marines.
The Steam Sea Pirates had discussed the Marines' fierce offensive, but they had found no solution...
Apart from Hale Nock, far away on the front lines, no one could withstand an admiral-level fighter. All they could do was stall for as long as possible.
After all, once Whole Cake Island freed up an admiral-level fighter and Charlotte Linlin kept Garp occupied, the senior officers of her Pirates Crew were considerably stronger than those Marine Vice Admirals.
The Marines would surely find