Rayleigh drew his longsword.
A slash shot into the sky, cutting through a large swath of lightning.
The Thunderbolt that could be severed did not disappear.
The electric arc continued to spread along the clouds, falling towards the warships on both sides.
Rayleigh's face darkened.
"The intelligence is incorrect."
"They discovered us a long time ago."
The dragon soared into the sky.
A gale erupted around him, forcefully dispersing the Thunderbolt hurtling toward the main ship.
"Stay calm!"
"Everyone, stay calm!"
"Ability users, protect the warship!"
"All top-tier combatants, advance!"
His voice boomed over the thunder, reaching every warship.
The chaotic allied forces finally began to restore order.
Logia- type Devil Fruit users ascended into the sky.
The four Army Commander of the Revolutionary Army each guarded a specific area.
The Marine Vice Admiral and the top fighters among the former Four Emperors's subordinates also acted simultaneously, blocking the subsequent lightning from entering the fleet.
The first round of bombardment has ended.
More than a dozen damaged warships had appeared at the forefront.
Numerous charred corpses lay on the deck.
Many people lost their mobility simply from being struck by lightning.
Seeing this, Long's face darkened.
They originally planned to launch a surprise attack on the Sky Island.
Before they could even set foot on the island, they were already under attack.
In just one engagement, the front line suffered heavy losses.
The dragon raised its head and looked around.
The clouds slowly parted.
One after another, figures appeared in the sky.
Leading the way was the Thunder Emperor Corps.
Seventy or eighty legion members stood scattered.
Everyone has lightning flowing through their body.
The technique they just used together was Lightning Release: Ten Thousand Lightning Strikes.
These people were all recruited by Uchiha Xin from places like Totto Land Wano Country.
Even the weakest among them reached the level of Marine Vice Admiral.
Half of them even possessed the aura of Admiral.
They do not possess the elemental abilities of Logia.
However, when his physique, Haki, Devil Fruit, and Ninjutsu are combined, his direct combat strength is not much weaker than that of an ordinary Admiral.
Kalifa stood at the very front.
Marguerite, Baby-5, Rebecca, and Viola stood on either side.
The five of them exuded an aura far surpassing that of the other members behind them.
They were also a major force in the previous round of Ten Thousand Lightning Strikes.
baby-5 looked down at the burning warships.
"They didn't manage to take them all down."
Kalifa adjusted her glasses.
"This is no ordinary person."
" The Revolutionary Army, remnants of the Navy, former members of the Four Emperors, and people from the World Government."
Viola swept her gaze across the entire fleet.
"They brought all the powerful individuals they could gather."
"Their numbers are still greater than ours."
Marguerite drew her longbow.
So what if there are a lot of people?
"Even without our master, we can still defend the Sky Island."
Behind the Thunder Emperor Corps, the Sky Island Legion has completed its assembly.
Tashigi's Space Legion was among them.
These legion members harbor Tailed Beast formed from the Power of the Extreme Path.
After the World Law were modified, the power of the Tailed Beast could now be converted into Chakra.
The Lightning Release: Ten Thousand Lightning Strikes we just witnessed was the first time everyone had joined forces to unleash a large-scale Ninjutsu on a real battlefield.
In terms of sheer power, it is far inferior to Uchiha Xin's individual attack.
Even with dozens of Vice Admiral and Admiral working together, they could still destroy a large fleet head-on.
The allied forces below looked up and saw the formation clearly; their expressions changed in quick succession.
A Marine Vice Admiral gripped the hilt of his knife.
"Seventy or eighty people..."
"They all exude the aura of Vice Admiral or higher?"
The pirate next to him felt his throat go dry.
"The aura of those five women has surpassed that of an ordinary Admiral."
"How can the Thunder Emperor Corps be so strong?"
The ability user sent by the World Government remained silent.
However, they had already dispersed and were clearly on guard against the Thunder Emperor Corps.
What they really care about isn't these seventy or eighty people.
Instead, it was four figures standing at a higher position.
Perona.
Tashigi.
Boa Hancock.
Momousagi Gion.
The four of them did not fully release their aura.
However, as soon as Observation Haki gets close, one will feel an undeniable pressure.
Perona stood at the very front.
She had already spotted the Emperor-Slaying Alliance when they approached this sea area.
The Devil Fruit ability to seal one's aura can deceive ordinary Observation Haki.
But it couldn't escape her World-Breaking Level perception.
She could sense the personnel, weapons, and warships in the fleet, and even the location of each individual.
" The Revolutionary Army has launched an attack?"
Perona looked down at the dragon.
"They also brought along the Navy, pirates, and the World Government."
"These guys really know how to get together."
Several days have passed since Uchiha Xin went to Wano Country to distribute the Devil Fruit.
He had originally planned to return the next day.
Vivi, Shirahoshi, Nami, and Shyarly want to stay in Wano Country and travel around.
Uchiha Xin stayed with them for a few more days.
To this day, the group still hasn't returned to the Sky Island.
When Perona discovered the Emperor-Slaying Alliance, she did not inform Uchiha Xin.
She also did not send anyone to Wano Country to deliver the message.
An alliance hastily cobbled together by various forces is not worth disturbing the master.
It just so happens that after obtaining the Soul-Soul Fruit, she hasn't yet truly tested her full power.
These people in front of me are perfect for testing my skills.
Perona turned her head and asked:
"Has the legion assembled?"
Tashigi gripped the hilt of her sword.
" The Thunder Emperor Corps, the Space Legion, and the Sky Island Legion are all present."
"The surrounding personnel have also been withdrawn."
Hancock looked down at Luffy.
Her gaze lingered for only a moment before shifting to the dragon and Rayleigh.
Even Dark King Rayleigh, has come.
"It seems they really intend to take over the Sky Island."
Momousagi stood beside Tashigi, her hand resting on the hilt of Konpira's sword, but she did not immediately draw it.
She recognized many people below.
Remnants of the Navy.
World Government power user.
There were also pirates who were once hunted by the navy.
These forces used to fight each other.
Now, however, they've joined forces to deal with Uchiha Xin.
Momousagi looked at the familiar naval flags, her fingers tightening slightly.
She still had reservations before the war began.
She was once a candidate Admiral in the navy.
Some of those people below were once her subordinates.
Tashigi walked to her side.
" Gion Vice Admiral Gion."
Momousagi glanced at her.
"You still call me that?"
"I'm used to it."
Tashigi said:
I know what you're thinking.
Momousagi did not deny it.
"There are navy personnel below."
"They used to work with me on missions."
"And now you want me to raise my sword against them?"
Tashigi drew her longsword.
"I used to want to be a real navy officer too."
"I believe the Navy represents justice."
"But later I realized that the Navy's justice was not complete."
Momousagi looked at her.
Tashigi continued:
"My following my master is my own choice."
"Not because of strength."
"It's not because of the Dependent Contract either."
"I just want to create true justice."
Momousagi fell silent.
She went to Sky Island with Tashigi.
I've also been to Fish-Man Island.
The people of both places do not need to pay Heavenly Tribute to the Celestial Dragons.
No nobleman arbitrarily seized the property of commoners.
No pirates openly raided towns.
People on the street can live normal lives.
The children don't need to worry about being abducted.
Ordinary people can also make a living through their labor.