The One-Armed Jack Pirates were annihilated more than a hundred miles off the coast of the Three Islands. The people of the islands witnessed this fierce but brief sea battle in its entirety.
Even though Dressrosa’s warships and soldiers had only arrived today to forcibly occupy the three islands, when the One-Armed Jack Pirates appeared as invaders with evil intentions, the Seven Warlords’ forces became the shield protecting the islanders.
Regardless of their personal thoughts, the residents of the Three Islands, whose lives were threatened, couldn’t help but see the warships as their defenders.
Thus, when Kaku declared war for the islands, they felt invigorated. When the ships clashed and Cray’s golden hook was cut off, they felt anxious. And finally, when the One-Armed Jack Pirates were obliterated, some even cheered for the Seven Warlords!
“We’re finally safe, thanks to the Seven Warlords’ forces.”
“Who would have thought that as soon as Whitebeard left, other vicious pirates would dare to invade.”
“You traitors, switching sides so quickly? The Three Islands belong to Whitebeard!”
“Quiet down! Even though the Seven Warlords’ soldiers haven’t harmed us, provoking them is a death wish!”
“That’s right… Whitebeard has always protected the islands, but given the current situation, let’s temporarily accept the Seven Warlords.”
…
The mindset of the Three Islands’ people couldn’t change easily, but subtle shifts were occurring.
Nagato didn’t have much time to wait for this transformation to complete. The outcome of the battle at Marineford would soon expedite everything.
Before that, the next wave of invaders aiming for the islands arrived, providing Nagato a chance to establish dominance.
A few hours after the sea battle with the One-Armed Jack Pirates, the residents of the Three Islands were gradually returning to normal, though the situation made it difficult for them to resume their usual work and lives. Most of them gathered in small groups, discussing the events.
Kaku, Cray, and Anderson’s warships did not return to port. Instead, apart from leaving a few soldiers to guard the surveillance Den Den Mushi, Gabura, Blueno, Wyper, Kalifa, Kumadori, and even Cyrus led their ships to sea, forming a blockade with nine warships in the southwestern waters.
“The Battle Axe Armada is approaching from the southwest,” Violet reported from the flagship. “They are less than a hundred miles from our fleet.”
Having fully entrusted the command to Cyrus, Violet no longer specifically reported to Nagato but directly to Cyrus.
“The northeast wind favors us,” Cyrus nodded and then shouted into the Den Den Mushi, “Everyone, prepare for battle. Cannons ready. Give them a warm welcome!”
“Yes!”
“No problem!”
Responses varied, but all were loud and affirmative.
Minutes later, a line of shadows appeared on the horizon.
The seventeen pirate ships of the Battle Axe Armada were coming!
As Cyrus prepared to position the warships for battle, Violet suddenly turned pale with shock.
“Your Majesty!” Violet reported to Nagato again, “A Yonko… has appeared!”
The flagship, along with everyone connected via the Den Den Mushi, fell silent, feeling a wave of suffocation.
Despite being prepared for this moment in their plans, everyone still felt a surge of panic and fear.
For the enemy approaching, a Yonko represented invincibility and undefeatability!
A Yonko symbolized the New World, and a Yonko symbolized the sea!
Even Nagato, though standing tall, spoke calmly, “Who is it?”
“It’s ‘Beast’ Kaido!” Violet’s eyes trembled as she looked into the distance. “I can see him on the ship’s bow. It’s him in person!”
The last time Violet saw the Beast Pirates’ ship approaching, she reported it immediately. In the end, it was Jack who came. But this time, the prize of Whitebeard’s territory brought Kaido himself!
Moreover, this was his second attempt after being blocked by Shanks!
“Kaido. As expected,” Nagato nodded and then asked, “How many people? How far?”
“There are ten ships, four thousand miles away. They just entered my sight, and I reported immediately…” Violet replied, her expression changing again, “So fast! Kaido’s ship is moving too fast. They could reach here by dawn!”
Nagato began his actions in the New World exactly at midnight. By this moment, it was 5:40 PM. If Kaido’s ship could arrive before dawn, it meant they could cover four thousand miles in twelve hours and twenty minutes at most!
A speed of about 160 kilometers per hour, more than half of Nagato’s long-distance travel speed, was astonishing.
If one knew that even in Nagato’s original world, a ship traveling at eighty knots was extremely rare, it would seem unscientific!
But the extraordinary powers of this world defy explanation. Shanks could bring his fleet from the New World to Marineford in a day, so Kaido’s ship having such speed wasn’t surprising.
Nagato needed to adjust accordingly.
“He’s the first, just as planned,” Nagato said after receiving Violet’s report. “But we need to deal with this quickly.”
“Kaku will stay. Cyrus, take the other warships back to defend the Three Islands.”
With that, Nagato flew into the sky.
“Your Majesty…”
“Yes!”
Amid Violet’s worried call and Cyrus’s affirmation, Nagato flew far away.
However, Nagato didn’t leave immediately but stopped between the fleet and the Battle Axe Armada.
Seeing this, Kaku, commanding the fourth warship to follow Nagato, paused and then took out his surveillance Den Den Mushi, muttering, “Looks like something spectacular is about to happen. Can’t miss this.”
Indeed, purple flames rose.
“There’s a ship ahead!”
“Nine big ships, they look like warships. Are they here to stop us?”
“Someone’s coming!”
“It’s him… the Seven Warlords! This guy got here first and took those three islands. But he also drew attention first. Let’s spare him to face Whitebeard’s wrath, but we’ll take the territory!”
“Don’t stand in our way. We’re sparing your life!”
…
The pirates on the seventeen ships of the Battle Axe Armada mocked and cursed openly, even starting to throw axes and fire cannons.
At the bow of the central pirate ship, a man with a giant axe shouted forward, “Get lost, government dog!”
He was the admiral of the Battle Axe Armada, “Giant Axe” Rex.
But soon, the noise ceased.
The massive figure of the Great Tengu, cloaked in fiery purple flames, stood on the sea, towering high enough to block the clouds!
Cannonballs and explosions that struck the Great Tengu’s divine body seemed like child’s play.
Under the terrified and despairing gazes of the pirates from the Battle Axe Armada, the Great Tengu placed his right hand on the hilt of his sword at his left waist.
As the Tengu drew his blade, thunder roared, and an indescribable slash descended upon the Battle Axe Armada, bringing utter destruction!
Boom————!!!
The Great Tengu’s horizontal slash cleaved the sea before him into two halves. Waves surged beneath his feet, enough to capsize giant ships, while a massive tsunami rose ahead, towering high!
Where the slash landed, the sea split deeply, nearly to the seabed. At the center of the slash, the Battle Axe Armada was obliterated, leaving no trace of ships or bodies!
“This is… His Majesty’s power…” Cyrus, Violet, Gabura, Cray, and the soldiers on the returning warships looked back, speechless with shock.
“Isn’t this… too much?” On the fourth warship struggling to navigate the waves, Kaku faithfully carried out his broadcasting duties, but couldn’t help but mutter with a stiff face, “Won’t this scare the people of the Three Islands…”
The fully-formed Susanoo was a terrifying existence. A full-powered strike rivaled the power of the Tailed Beasts, capable of splitting mountains and cleaving the earth!
Previously, whether facing Rayleigh or intimidating Caden, Nagato had merely shown a glimpse of his power. This time, however, the fully-formed Susanoo unleashed its true strength.
With one strike, the Battle Axe Armada vanished amid the towering waves!
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