Chapter 176: Easily Control Ace
Only by defeating this Exile Emperor could these 2 Marquises stop fighting, escape their current predicament, and salvage the Whitebeard Pirates' reputation. Fire Fist Ace felt he was incredibly wise. For his pops' reputation, he'd go all out!
He directly gave up helping Jozu burn Aramaki's endless vines and, according to the original plan, went to deal with Kael, the Exile Emperor, himself.
"Izo, we haven't lost yet! Don't alarm Pops so quickly!" "Thatch! Atmosphere! Help me defeat Kael!" "Captains, let's defeat those stinking nobles and rotten Hereditary Titles of the Goa Empire."
After Vista was suppressed by Issho, Ace surprisingly took on the role of commander, issuing new orders to everyone. Under the influence of that guy Sabo, Ace had no good feelings for those Marquises, Viscounts, and Barons. They were all inhumane scoundrels and parasites.
"Alright!"
Seeing Jozu trapped by Aramaki and Vista suppressed by Issho, the other Division Commanders and affiliated Captains, upon hearing Ace's shout, also felt that the plan of catching the leader first was good. As long as they defeated this Goa Emperor, Piercing Marquis Aramaki and Heavenly Fall Marquis Issho would surely surrender. Moreover, it seemed there were no strong individuals around Kael at all. They were all just small fry. The Whitebeard Fleet's Division Commanders and affiliated Captains, along with a large number of elite pirates, landed and charged towards Kael's location.
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"Am I about to be 'beheaded'?"
Kael looked at Fire Fist Ace, who was leading the charge, and indeed, his core forces were a bit lacking. He still had to act personally.
"It's been a long time since I've fought."
"I want to try fighting a Division Commander."
Reiju immediately completed her transformation into [Poison Pink] and fixed her gaze on Izo, the 16th Division Commander who looked like a woman.
"Your Majesty, we can't beat those Division Commanders."
Bege honestly admitted his weakness; even dealing with the affiliated Captains from the New World would probably be very tricky.
"Leave those few Division Commanders to me." "As for the others, are you ready for a life-and-death struggle?"
Kael smiled faintly, and the cape of his Vampire Armor instantly transformed into a pair of huge demon wings, carrying him as he charged out.
"What's there to be afraid of! Today is the day the East Blue Hero makes his name!" "Hehe, we've gotten stronger too." "Van Augur, remember to cover us."
Bartolomeo, Eldoraggo, and Burgess, these reckless individuals, charged into battle fearlessly. Even when facing renowned pirate Captains from the New World, they were still unafraid.
"Don't die, Saga!"
Zoro spoke seriously, then drew his 2 swords and charged out. He saw a dual-wielding swordsman named "Whirlpool Spider" Squard, who used a rare large and small sword style, with a bounty as high as 210 million Berries.
"Zoro, you can't handle that guy alone!"
White-haired Saga immediately rushed over, intending to fight Squard with Zoro.
"No choice, Laffitte, together?"
Bege, the West Blue Godfather of the underworld, actively requested Laffitte, the West Blue Demon Sheriff, to cooperate in the battle.
"Alright."
Laffitte also lacked the confidence to single-handedly challenge these Whitebeard affiliated Captains at the moment, so he could only choose to cooperate.
"Tch, what's there to be scared of!" "With His Majesty's Exile Power, no one will die!" "Sanji, let's go together."
Eric smiled confidently, but still invited a partner to fight. He was truly just worried about Sanji, not being a coward.
"Desire, you don't need to go."
As one man after another went into battle, Nami, Nojiko, Kaya, and Maya quickly spoke up when they saw Desire also about to charge out.
"I am an Imperial Baron." "I will follow His Majesty's footsteps and fight on the battlefield."
Desire smiled firmly and charged forward fearlessly. She believed Kael could control the entire situation. After all, Kael was a man who could instantly kill countless pirates on the Kano Battlefield back then. She had a hunch that the entire battlefield was currently within Kael's ability, and she wouldn't die. This allowed her to fight without fear of death, improving herself in a deadly struggle. If His Majesty couldn't save her, then her life would be like this.
Watching Desire leave, Nami, Nojiko, Kaya, and Maya suddenly felt whether they should also become a bit stronger. Angel Robin, Baby5, Pato, and Kirin Lion were all left by Kael to protect the few weaklings.
"Hmph, sooner or later, I'll also get an Imperial Baron medal."
Bonney looked at the chaotic battlefield, feeling little fear, and even a hint of eagerness.
"Everyone, don't forget the threat from the Silver Mine Mountain."
Angel Robin, besides focusing on the frontal battlefield, was also keeping an eye on the hidden Silver Alliance.
"Don't worry, I'll protect everyone."
Pato held a stack of green leaves in his hand, full of confidence. After these days of interaction, he could summon shapeshifters like Issho, Aramaki, and Spartan, and even Kael. If someone attacked, he could completely scare or even defeat some enemies.
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On the frontal battlefield, "Watch out for Kael's Exile Power!"
The 4th Division Commander Thatch shouted sternly, already enveloped in Armament Haki, filled with apprehension towards Kael.
"Is he a Mythical Zoan user? Not only does he have Exile Power, but also wings?"
Ace looked at Kael, who was actively charging at him, and without hesitation, he threw out his signature Fire Fist.
"Fire Fist, huh?" "Then take this Dragon Blast!"
The Seven Star Dragon Emperor Sword in Kael's hand directly spat out a stream of dragon breath mixed with sharp sword energy, breaking through Ace's Fire Fist.
"He can even use fire? What the hell is his ability!"
The scattered fireballs startled Thatch and Atmosphere, who quickly dodged.
"So you're the one who led the charge to cause trouble for Spartan, huh?"
With the acceleration from his Demon Wings and armored jet boots, Kael appeared beside Atmosphere at an incredible speed. His Vampire Armor claws, wrapped in Armament Haki, broke through Atmosphere's Armament Haki with one strike.
"Your Armament Haki doesn't seem to be very good."
Kael's vampiric claws immediately began to absorb Atmosphere's blood.
"Bastard! Let go of Atmosphere!"
Ace hadn't expected Kael to be so fast; he quickly unleashed 2 extremely fast fire spears towards Kael's back. However, these fire spears completely disappeared when they were still about a meter away from Kael.
"Speaking of which, since you grew up in Foosha Village, you should address me as Your Majesty." "But you dare to call me a bastard?" "Such disrespect for your ruler and father, it greatly disappoints me." "Tell me, should I capture Luffy, or should I capture Dadan?"
Kael grabbed the pale-faced, shriveled Atmosphere, turned around, and held the guy in front of him. Fire Fist Ace's expression instantly became incredibly flustered, his fighting spirit directly collapsing. Amidst Thatch's anxious shouts, 2 fire spears suddenly appeared, piercing through Atmosphere's stomach, making him scream in pain.
"These are your moves."
Kael smiled faintly and threw Atmosphere aside.
"Be careful next time; perhaps your moves will appear on him."
Kael smiled wickedly, easily manipulating these loyal and righteous individuals. He didn't even need to use Exile Power. Most of his attention was already on the fighting Hereditary Titles and affiliated Captains. For Kael, manipulating these few Division Commanders like Ace was even easier than watching everyone train. Especially that guy Blackbeard, who was lurking among the elite pirates, was very dangerous.
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