The Tor was shelled, and countless shells were fired at the same time, pouring down like a torrential rain. However, most of the shells landed in the sea, creating only waves.
Only a small portion of the shells hit the Thor. Of those shells that were about to strike the Thor, most hit the side of the Thor. However, with the power of these shells, they couldn't shake the alloy steel hull that Vic had made. Vic and his crew only heard the sound.
Only the shells heading towards the deck had the potential to destroy some recreational facilities. However, who were Vic and his group? Their Observation Haki was quite good; they knew exactly where each incoming shell would land. These threatening shells were instantly detonated outside the ship by the group's actions.
With a casual wave of his hand, Vic caused lightning to crackle on the shells that were about to hit the deck, and then the lightning detonated them instantly.
This was the result of the first round of shelling. By the time the second wave of shells arrived, Rebecca had summoned thousands of flying swords. Each flying sword had its own target, which would pierce through the shells it had chosen and detonate them outside the ship.
When the third wave of shells arrived, it was the swordsmen who took action, such as Kuina, Kanbo, Frodeku, and Barnett. Flying Slash slashes at the shells, knocking down large swathes of them. After three waves of shelling, the Thor was completely undamaged, which was simply absurd!
Fisher Tiger, who had already submerged in the sea, had arrived beneath the enemy ships. He saw huge columns of water, like ocean currents, shooting into the sky, piercing and shattering the enemy ships one by one. The people on board screamed in terror and fell into the sea, while many unlucky ones were hit by the currents and their fates were unknown!
Wendy, not to be outdone, was the ship's sniper. She had already raised her gun and aimed at a pirate ship, pulled the trigger, and a bullet flew out of the muzzle. At first, it was nothing special, only a little faster than a regular sniper rifle.
Halfway through its journey, the projectile suddenly accelerated and arrived in front of the target ship in an instant. The next moment, the small projectile expanded hundreds or thousands of times, and the dark shell, which was too big for one person to hug, hit the side of the ship directly and exploded instantly after entering the hull!
Apart from the debris scattered everywhere, the ship was nowhere to be found. Wendy wasn't paying attention to the aftermath of the bullet; instead, after firing the bullet, she fired several more shots at other ships!
Wendy's bullets were designed by Vic himself. Because of the More-More Fruit, Vic did not make them into the shape of bullets from his previous life, nor did he follow the solid lead bullets. Instead, they were bullets filled with high explosives, much like miniature cannonballs.
But for Wendy, these projectiles are far more destructive than cannonballs. Once enlarged, they could easily take down a warship with a single shot. If this ability were applied to cannons, a single shot could level a town! If the cannons were made even larger, they would be no different from Pluton, capable of sinking an island with a single shot!
Vic didn't engage the ships; instead, he watched the show while filling in any gaps and taking out the shells that Kuina and her crew had missed.
After dealing with a round of shelling, Rebecca's flying sword didn't turn around, but rushed towards the opposite side. Thousands of flying swords were like a crusher, and in just a few rounds, a ship was completely destroyed. The flying swords had already flown to another ship, completely ignoring the screams behind them!
"Run!"
"Retreat, Captain! It's too dangerous!"
"Help me!..."
Are they even human?
" The Thunder God Pirates are terrifying! Run!"
"He does have some tricks up his sleeve!"
"What kind of abilities are these? They're terrifying!"
"..."
Amidst the siege of the Thunder God Pirates ' ships, shouts rose and fell: some were terrified and spouting nonsense, some urged their captain to leave immediately, some were wailing with severed limbs, some had fallen into the sea and were crying for help, and some were indifferent!
This hastily assembled team was a mixed bag, with varying levels of strength. It included many notorious pirates and Devil Fruit User, but being at sea at the moment made them somewhat constrained.
In particular, the currents Fisher Tiger created from the bottom of the ship were almost impossible to defend against. Even if they could sense Fisher Tiger's location with their Observation Haki, there was no good way to resist the powerful currents. They could only try to attack the enemies in the sea.
However, the enemies in the sea are Fish-Man. Once you enter the sea, it's like going home. They're so slippery that you can't hit them at all. Bullets, cannon fire, and slashes are all useless. The only option is to leave before the ship is destroyed, since there are plenty of ships here anyway.
In contrast to Fisher Tiger's clandestine antics, Wendy's cannonballs and Rebecca's flying swords are more visible and tangible, and can be defended against to some extent. Especially Wendy's cannonballs, usually only one will land on the same ship, so powerful pirates have a chance to block them, whether with Devil Fruit abilities or swordsmanship.
Wendy's ability isn't just about making projectiles bigger; her speed is also unpredictable and ever-changing. Very few can actually stop her. Once the shell explodes, the ship is basically riddled with holes and unusable, leaving it no choice but to flee!
Rebecca's flying sword seems more agile and powerful. If Wendy's attack is about precision strikes, then Rebecca's is about overwhelming firepower. Her attacks require the entire crew to work together to have any hope of success.
With only so many people on a single ship, it's difficult to be attentive to everyone. There will always be some flying swords that can't be properly watched, which will leave holes in the ship's hull until it sinks.
Moreover, Rebecca can not only control flying swords, but also the water in the sea. Several water columns enveloped the ship, which was basically beyond saving, and the people on board could only try to escape!
By this point, the allied forces were in complete chaos and no longer fired at the Thor. Vic and his men were also idle, watching the panic and carnage on the other side with their arms crossed!
"Let's go! Get out of here. Their naval battles seem even more terrifying!"
"Miscalculation! No matter how many rabble we send, it's useless. They're not afraid of being surrounded. Let's go back!"
"That pirate ship is something else; it's even immune to cannon fire. I wonder where it was built! Let's retreat!"
"I didn't expect the Thunder God Pirates to have Fish-Man in them. Are they following in Roger and Whitebeard's footsteps? They certainly have grand ambitions. Let's go!"
Among the pirates who arrived were many from the same era as Whitebeard and Roger. They were powerful and experienced, but they did not rush to the front. Some of them were also quite strong and escaped from Fisher Tiger and his crew, then stole other people's ships and prepared to leave.
These powerful individuals might not be able to care about their companions and pirate ships, but they shouldn't have too much trouble protecting themselves. Rebecca and her crew can't afford to waste time fighting them to the death; it's not time for that yet.
These people have realized that the Thunder God Pirates are not to be trifled with. Even if they are strong, it doesn't matter. Every single member of the Thunder God Pirates seems to be very strong, and any one of them could easily defeat them. They are an impenetrable fortress, just like their pirate ship.
" Fisher Tiger! Come back!"
" Rebecca! Wendy! You should stop too."
Vic's voice Fisher Tiger's ears, remaining clear even in the sea. Upon hearing this, Fisher Tiger stopped and leaped out of the water. After landing on the surface, he ran a few steps and leaped again, landing directly on the Thor.
Wendy lowered her sniper rifle, and Rebecca planted her flying sword back into the air above Hidden Sword Island. Calm returned to Thor, though the sides of the ship bore black marks from the bombing, indicating that it had just been subjected to long-range artillery fire.
" Vic! Are we just going to let them go like this?"
"Yeah! It's only because we're strong enough that we'd be in such a bad situation. Otherwise, it would be a different story for a different pirate crew; they might even get wiped out!"
"They started it, so no punishment is too harsh!"
"This was clearly premeditated. If we just let them go, won't they think we're easy to bully?"
" Vic has his reasons!"
"You're all right, but there are too many people here today. If we deal with them all, how will the newcomers get any experience?"
Barnett! Make a list of all the notorious powers and pirate crews. When we return next time, give the list to Ace and have him visit them one by one! Our reputation will surely spread with their departure. I don't think there will be a next time!
Vic has the ability to keep everyone here, but there's no need to. Being too bloodthirsty isn't a good thing, and their departure will definitely spread the word about the Thunder God Pirates ' strength, which will save them a lot of trouble in the future.
There are too many people here this time, and their backgrounds are very diverse. The defeat of a force or a pirate crew is not the same in significance.
Moreover, it wouldn't make much sense for Vic to kill them all; it wouldn't improve them at all. Keeping them alive would be more useful as whetstones for the Supernovas. Vic wants to use them to raise the next generation!
"Knew!"
Barnett somewhat understood what Vic meant. Ace had grown through battle and needed to test his abilities in battle as well. Among those who escaped were many strong individuals, so Vic was making the best use of them.
Seeing that the Thunder God Pirates were no longer making a move, the intact ships quickly turned around and rowed by hand, wishing they had more hands. They had only one thought in mind: to leave this terrifying place!
Those who had fallen into the sea earlier unleashed unprecedented potential, swimming at astonishing speeds, even faster than Nami's Waver. They were determined to board the still-sailing ships at the last moment, creating a chaotic and frantic scene filled with cries for help, curses, and wails.
Those ability users who fell into the sea earlier have already sunk to the bottom of the ocean, with no chance of survival. All that awaits them is the lure of fish and shrimp!
The ambush ended abruptly, but many people could never go back. The survivors would never forget the fear of that day, nor the cold-blooded figures who watched the scene with their arms crossed!