Chapter 346: Kizaru: People Will Die
In the sea between Onigashima and Udon, a dense fleet of giant warships covered the ocean.
The Beasts Pirates' flags fluttered from the high masts, and the ferocious cannon barrels shone black. Like a herd of fierce beasts crossing the turbulent waves, they vied for brilliance with the stars under the night sky.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A sudden roar of cannon fire sounded, and a barrage of cannonballs streaked across the night sky under the cover of dusk, attacking the Beasts Pirates' fleet.
"Surprise attack! Quick, evade the cannonballs!"
"Gifters, provide cover!"
"Confirm the enemy's position! A large number of ships have appeared on our left and right flanks!"
Naval warfare, for the Beasts Pirates' fleet, was already a common occurrence. Years of fighting experience had long been ingrained in their minds like an instinct.
The Gifters, who had eaten the artificial Zoan fruits, were the first to jump out and provide cover.
At the same time, the Headliner-level leaders commanding their respective warships reacted quickly, ordering the gunners to intercept the fire.
"Ship cannon angles calibrated!"
"Fire!"
"I don't care who they are! Blast them to bits for me!"
"Yes, sir!"
Boom, boom, boom!!
Boom, boom, boom!!
Under the explosive roars of the Headliners, rows of cannon muzzles let out a roar like the hiss of a ferocious beast. Cannonballs poured out, and in the smoke and firelight, they flew swiftly into the sky.
In an instant, the sound of cannons was deafening. The turbulent sea was lit up by firelight, and the cannonballs, trailing flames, interwove into a grand and cruel meteor shower of red.
Without any greeting, the two fleets had instantly started a massive war that would be recorded in history, just at a glance.
"Where did so many warships come from all of a sudden?"
"Not only that, their firepower is a bit too exaggerated."
Only then did the people of the Beasts Pirates have the mind to examine the enemy that had suddenly attacked them.
On a much larger ship at the head of the fleet, the obese Queen stood on the deck of the ship's building.
"I've never seen this style of warship before. But that flag..."
"Mm. It's the 'Gang' Bege crew from the West Blue. Looking at this formation, don't tell me he's gathered all the forces of the Capone family."
A man with a swordsman's hat, an eyepatch, and a leather coat open to reveal his well-built chest stood out.
X Drake's gaze swept over the sea, his expression grave:
"Have they joined forces with the Straw Hat crew?"
"I'm not sure. According to the news from that idiot King, the Straw Hat crew's Black Snake Reiner seems to be fighting Kid and Law."
Queen replied casually, a cigar held in the corner of his mouth, smoke swirling, his face without a ripple.
"This great me doesn't want to waste time with them here."
"Jack, have the fleet attack on both sides to intercept them. We'll head straight for Wano Country."
"Got it, Brother Queen."
Jack's voice was low as he replied. He turned and walked towards the cabin.
Just then, Queen turned his head to look at Drake, "You and Sasaki will stay behind to command the fleet?"
"..."
After a second of silent thought, Drake nodded faintly.
"Whatever."
"Wait a minute, Queen!"
Instead, a man with green curly hair and a police cap stood out. Sasaki shouted discontentedly:
"Who wants to stay behind to deal with these small fry! I'm going to Wano Country too!"
"You used to be a captain. Isn't it just right for you to stay behind and command the fleet? I don't have time to mess with you now. Be a good boy, little Sasaki."
Queen lowered his head, a fake smile on his face as he showed an exaggerated expression:
"You don't want me to tell Brother Kaido after the war that you disobeyed orders, do you?"
"You bastard, Queen...!"
Sasaki gritted his teeth and stared at the other, his fists clenched, silently cursing 'fat bastard' in his heart.
Soon, Queen took Jack, the other Tobi Roppo, a few Numbers, and a small number of Gifters, and left the fleet in three ships.
The remaining Drake and Sasaki commanded the fleet to split in two, counterattacking Bege's fleet from the left and right.
The moment they separated, Drake returned to the ship's building and found an empty corner to take out his Den Den Mushi.
On the opposite fleet.
In the crow's nest of the Big Father warship, a subordinate in a black suit threw aside his binoculars and shouted down to the terrace below:
"Father! Three of their ships have broken away! It's the core cadres of the Beasts Pirates!"
"Ignore them. Wano Country will naturally have someone to deal with them. We can't handle that many cadres."
Bege's true body stood on the Big Father's terrace, his wife Chiffon and a few trusted subordinates flanking him.
This time, he had gone against his family's objections and taken out all his assets. The arms and weapons were fine, but the ships were all bought at high prices overnight from all over.
If he couldn't get enough benefits after the war, the Capone family would have to start all over again, and it wasn't impossible that they would be wiped out in the West Blue.
"This war... what kind of ending will it have..."
Through the swirling smoke of his cigar, Bege's gaze was cold as he looked at the cannon-fire-filled sea. He shouted in a low voice:
"Increase the firepower! Fire all the cannonballs tonight! Let them feel the power from the West Blue!!"
"—Yeah!!"
"Blast them to bits!!"
The underlings below erupted in a fanatical roar.
At the entrance of the Grand Line, standing tall, the Marine Headquarters that had shattered the dreams of countless pirates. The giant seagull emblem represented a dominant position that had been unshakable for a thousand years.
The office was brightly lit. The numerous officers who held great prestige in the military were rarely gathered together tonight. Even Kizaru was not absent.
"The situation in Wano Country is becoming more and more chaotic. According to our undercover agent's news, it has now evolved into a chaotic battle. In addition..."
"The Whitebeard, Red Hair, and Blackbeard pirate crews clashed near Elbaf. The Blackbeard Pirates were heavily damaged and fled."
"According to the report from the surveillance ship, Ace's crew has already left Elbaf after recuperating and is heading towards Wano Country..."
After a series of reports, Brannew put down the documents and looked up, his gaze sweeping over the room:
"The above is all the latest progress regarding this Wano Country incident."
The meeting room was quiet, the atmosphere heavy.
At a small wooden table in a corner sat three old men. Sengoku adjusted his glasses and said in a low voice:
"What's been going on lately? Several major powers have become restless at the same time. It's as if a huge turmoil is about to come to the sea."
"This is not a good sign. This old one has a bad premonition in his heart."
"Hahaha! You're worrying too much, Sengoku! We're all retired old men. Let's leave these things to the young people."
Garp threw his head back and laughed, crunching down on a senbei.
The heavy atmosphere in the room weakened slightly.
Smoker crossed his arms, leaning against the window with his eyes closed. Seeing that no one was speaking, he opened his eyes and glanced faintly at Akainu.
"Are we dispatching troops?"
"The CP organizations have gotten wind of the Revolutionary Army's movements. The higher-ups have requested that at least two Admirals stay behind to prevent any mishaps during the Reverie."
Akainu's voice was low as he looked up:
"We don't have many forces we can mobilize. Even if we take advantage of a vacuum, we can't guarantee we can take down two Sea Emperors at the same time. But..."
"After the battle is over, joining forces with the CP0 in Wano Country to annihilate the defeated side... with your strength, there won't be a problem, right..."
As he spoke, Akainu's gaze was fixed on the silent figure in the corner.
"It's a rare opportunity. Don't be lazy this time, Borsalino..."
"Yare, yare. The opponents are Sea Emperors. Aren't you making things difficult for me, Sakazuki?"
A cold glint flashed under the sunglasses hidden in the shadows. Kizaru's expression was teasing.
"People will die, you know..."
(End of chapter)
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