Chapter 7: Furious Strike! Instant Kill CP0
At this moment, the atmosphere on the transport convoy had frozen.
The remaining Marines didn't even dare to breathe loudly. Some cowardly Marines even closed their eyes in fear, afraid that CP0 would turn their spears on them.
"This is the consequence of disobeying orders."
"Remember this. You Marines are just the outer face of the World Government. The Gods are the true rulers of this world." Watching the remaining, terrified Marine soldiers, the CP0's tone was extremely disdainful.
"We need loyal Marines. Immediately notify Marine Headquarters that Vice Admiral Hank has disobeyed a military order and will be imprisoned in Impel Down, effective immediately."
"Have the Fleet Admiral dispatch a new Vice Admiral to command the East Blue Branch."
"If the Marines have any complaints, tell them to come find me at Mary Geoise."
The CP0 leader said slowly, his tone filled with disdain for the Marines.
In his eyes, the Marines were the Celestial Dragons' dogs, and these dogs were not as close to the Celestial Dragons as he was. After all, he was a direct dog, his status far higher than that group of Marine dogs.
Replacing a Branch Vice Admiral just because of a disagreement, and even imprisoning Vice Admiral Hank in Impel Down. The remaining Marines were stunned by CP0's overwhelming power!
The Marines... can they truly represent justice?
Or is this all just an illusion! Are the Marines actually just the running dogs of the World Government?
Doubt arose in the hearts of many Marines. One young Marine, in particular, gritted his teeth, feeling his worldview collapse.
At this time, the CP0 member turned to the Marines at his side: "What are you standing around for? Sink that ship. I don't want to repeat myself."
"Y-yes, sir!"
Having witnessed the previous scene, the Marines present knew CP0 was not an existence they could afford to provoke, so they quickly organized.
Four or five warships quickly aimed their cannons at the Revenge.
"All hands, listen!"
"Aim!"
"Fire!"
*Boom! Boom! Boom!*
Dozens of cannonballs roared out, all aimed at the Revenge. If all dozen-plus cannonballs hit, the Revenge would definitely be blown to smithereens.
"CP0 actually attacked the Marines? Aren't they partners?" Roger said with great surprise as he watched the cannonballs fly over.
"Heh, isn't this just the World Government's usual style?" Rono said mockingly.
Both Rono and Roger had sensed the entire scene just now with their Observation Haki.
Attacking a Marine Vice Admiral, wantonly slaughtering new Marine recruits—these running dogs of the Celestial Dragons acted no differently from the Celestial Dragons themselves.
As expected, like master, like dog.
"CP0... what a bunch of cold-blooded bastards."
Although the Marines were on a different side from him, Roger simply felt that anyone who attacked their own comrades was a bastard.
As they spoke, the cannonballs had already roared right in front of them.
*Woom~!*
An invisible force spread out from Rono, pushing all the cannonballs tens of meters away before they detonated.
"Damn it, you beat me to it!" Roger regretted acting too slowly.
"Soru!"
Without answering Roger, Rono's figure had already disappeared from the deck of the Revenge.
"R-report... the... the cannon... cannonballs... did not hit the target!"
At the same time, on the transport fleet, a Marine stuttered his report to the CP0.
"A bunch of trash. Can't even hit a single ship? Keep firing."
The CP0's expression couldn't be seen under the mask, but the mockery for the Marines was obvious in his tone.
"Yes, sir!"
The Marines trembling loaded the cannonballs into the cannons, but the expected cannon fire did not ring out.
"What are these trash Marines doing? They don't even know how to fire a cannon?" The CP0 member was getting angry.
"N-no... something's wrong!"
The next moment, another CP0 member sensed that something was amiss.
"Wh... what is going on?"
"Who's there?!"
"When did they...!"
Soon, the several CP0 members present reacted, and were all stunned!
At some unknown time, the vast decks of the transport convoy were densely covered with unconscious Marines and some accompanying crew members!
All these people had their eyes rolled back, foaming at the mouth, passed out.
"To do this silently, right under my nose... Conqueror's Haki?"
The leading CP0 member felt a chill run down his neck.
"In the East Blue, there's actually someone who possesses Conqueror's Haki?"
The other CP0 members also felt a wave of pressure. They knew the power of Conqueror's Haki. A person possessing this Haki was born with the qualities of a king!
This was no joke. This was the Heavenly Tribute. If it was hijacked, their lives would probably be forfeit.
It would be fortunate if they could just die quickly. The terrifying part was that, as CP0 members, they knew very well how the Celestial Dragons tortured colleagues who failed their missions.
Describing it as a living hell was an understatement.
However, these people were CP0, after all. The moment they realized they were under attack, they immediately took up combat stances.
The four stood back-to-back to prevent a sneak attack while continuously scanning for the attacker's figure.
"Over there!"
Soon, the CP0 members spotted a figure standing on the deck.
Mainly because everyone else was down, the only standing figure was exceptionally conspicuous.
"It's... it's just a kid!"
After seeing the person clearly, the four CP0 members were stunned.
After all, Rono was only 16 or 17. His build wasn't tall like a giant or a special race, only about 1.9 meters.
A kid like this had already awakened Conqueror's Haki?
"You dogs of the Celestial Dragons. Tell me now, where is the Celestial Dragon in the East Blue? I might consider sparing your lives."
Rono's eyes were bloodshot as he questioned them, as if he had become a completely different person.
Seeing CP0, Rono was reminded of his parents' deaths, and anger uncontrollably rushed to his head.
The Celestial Dragon who murdered his parents couldn't have gone far, even after leaving the East Blue.
"Rono..."
At the same time, Roger, who was rushing over, also noticed the change in Rono.
This guy... why does he seem like a different person? Does he have some history with these CP0 members?
"Inferior being! You dare to ask the whereabouts of a God?"
"Obediently kneel and surrender. Go to the Holy Land and be a slave for a few years, and you might wash away your sins."
Hearing Rono directly name the Celestial Dragons, the CP0 leader said angrily, raising his hand to fire a Shigan at Rono.
Inferior being!
Those two words pierced Rono, causing him to instantly transform into a wild beast!
"Soru!"
In an instant flash, he appeared in front of that person.
"Armament: Coating!"
He wrapped his arm in Advanced Armament Haki and smashed it viciously towards the CP0 leader.
"Tekkai: Gō!"
The targeted man immediately activated Tekkai.
"Die!"
He poured all his strength and Haki into his arm without reservation!
*Boom!*
The next moment, the CP0 leader was sent flying. His entire chest was caved in, and the sound of breaking bones was clearly audible.
Feeling the excruciating pain of his internal organs shifting inside his body, the CP0 member who was sent flying spat out a large mouthful of blood and breathed his last on the spot!
Seeing this, the remaining three only felt their scalps tingle!