"God Damnit! Fuck! Fuck!" Azar screamed. Back slamming against the wall! He was bleeding, heat melting the ice on his body from the glancing blows from Nokotori. Skin peeling and bleeding badly. "He just fucking Killed Spice! Fuck!"
Azars eyes winced. Teeth tight as tears began to well up… "Fuh…So many people died…So many people are fighting for me! Is it really fucking worth it!" He slammed his fist in anger. Ground cracking
The Dugout they were in was a trench that had been formed before the battle. And connected into the tunnels beneath the island.
"Surpress yourself, Fire Brand." Rhico said. Anger flashing across Azars face. "You want me to calm- Oh…Right. Haki…" He breathed calming himself down. Emotions still raging but now the Marines fighting above would not be able to pin point him exactly. Especially amongst the smoke and destruction
"Azar…" Leroy said. His brother looking to see what Leroy had to say. Only for Leroy to wrap his arms around his brother. Face nuzzling into his brothers neck "I'm so happy you're okay…I thought…."
Azar wrapped his arms around his brother. Silencing him as they embraced "I know…I know…I'm okay now…"
They pulled apart. I guess I get why everyones doing this…Even all the death…"
"You mean a lot to them." Leroy began "To me."
"Saving you meant saving a lot. You're important to that guys crew. So of course they'd want to save you. If you're safe that makes it all worth it. It means they can rebuild with victory, Right?" Leroy smiled limply
"Wait…Where's Eliza?" Leroy suddenly stood. Looking around. "She was just…"
"She's gone." Rhico stated. Eyes shifting to him "It seems that she's left the Island. I assume its a political move after attacking a Vice Admiral openly. She could use it as an excuse to say that she needed to protect her interests. And allow the rest of The Marshals to continue fighting."
"Speaking of." Leroy turned around, and looked to Diva. "What about Condent?"
Pain crossed the Radicals face. Her jaw clenched. "I was able to get some damage onto him. But…I wasn't able to stop him. I thought I dropped him for a moment there. But it seems his machine body and machine heart forced him back to keep going."
"Must've gotten knew orders. Because he disappeared. I can't focus to well right now…So I can't see if he's still on the Island…As for the rest of the Marshals. Wolfheart is still here. But seems to not be fighting." She counted on her fingers
"And De Leon. He's trashing the place right now. The Government must've known how unreliable the Marshals were going to be. Even with such powerhouses amongst them. It was only another layer of offense to combat the numerous pirates that were invading the island…"
The Marshals served that exact purpose. The Government and the Marines knew that having the Marshals were more a show of force than knowing they were going to be overwhelmingly decisive in a possible victory. It was all a political play.
Leroy rubbed his face. Pulled his hair and scratched his neck. Sighing. With heavy eyes he finally looked to Mar-Syl. Who still laid collapsed on the ground
"What happened to her?" He looked at the man. Not knowing exactly how they were identifying in that moment. As was the fluid nature of the person in question
"He's uh…He's fine. Wounded but…Red Sash…That was you. You knocked them out…" Diva said. A serious expression on her face
"W-What? I never touched him? We fighting together-" He stopped. Understanding what must've done it… "That…Energy…The explosion that I caused…"
"Yes. I have the Same." Azar said "So does pops. Those Admirals. Gramps. Probably Apex too. Its a power that those with extreme wills, dreams, ambitions and identity have."
"Its called-" An explosion shook the island! But it was new. Different than the shock waves from Redbeard fighting against Nokotori above. It was an explosion from the sky! A new noise filling the air! As if a machine was cutting the air in rapid rotations like a fan blade!
"What the hell was that?" Rhico questioned. Standing and walking with heavy foot falls as he ducked under the doorway and out into the tench. Looking up to the sky. A deafening fog horn blaring.
All of them got up quickly. All with looks of curiosity and worry on their face. The air changed around Leroy as he walked out into the trench. Rocks disturbed beneath his feet as he spoke "What some throw a…ship…What…"
"The Fuck…" Azar and Leroy said at the same time. Eyes glued to the sky. Above them. Was something awe inspiring.
In the air. A massive ship loomed above. An enormous bulbous body keeping it afloat as massive propellers whirled and moved it through the air. Spot lights that seemed as bright as the sun beamed across the island. Illuminating the quickly approaching night. Other machines whirled and flew around the massive three bodied ship. Two many others adorned with only one in formation behind it…
Zepplines.
Blimps.
Jets.
Across the side of one of the massive Airships, told all they needed to know
'Naval Airforce'
At the final stages of the Supreme War. The World Government debuted and unveiled a new branch of their military might. Now they no longer dominated the sea, and land.
But Sky.
Planes zipped through the air! Unleashing hails of bullets as the dropped bombs across the island! Screams echoing as Pirates attempted to leave and take over. Only to be mowed down or engulfed in flames by explosion.
The Zepplines were shooting cannons themselves. Carpet Bombing the Island.
A New and Improved Buster Call.
"What the?!" Bonney said. His face covered in confusion as the Signal from the Broadcasting machines suddenly cut out. A Test screen that said 'Please Standby' flashing across the glass.
"What happened?!" Danny leaned forward. Finger on her chin. "Did the Navy cut us off?"
"It must be those Ships!" Bonney grimaced. Anger flashing over his face as he shook the Camera in frustration. Tossing the machine to the ground, glass shattering across the floor!
"Fuck it! Lets get out of here!" But the Pirates words were interrupted! An explosion wracking the spire they were in! Glass and pieces of the wall exploding! The massive blimp was gunning them down!
"Sir, the Broadcast station is Neutralized." Spoke a Naval Airman. Their uniform was far more sleek and a darker shade of blue and white. Almost an opposite and flipped design to the standard Marine Uniform.
"Good work. And we're back on the air?" The Captain, Ferdinand spoke. A Large man with well groomed facial hair. Once a Marine Rear Admiral was now the Chief Master Sergeant of The Marine Naval Airforce.
"The Great Wright's first debut to the world is going well. What is the State of The Buster Call?" Fedinand asked to the Chief Advisor. Who was perched over countless dials and machines
"We have confirmations that already 1% of the Pirates on the Island that were still alive are dwindling quickly, sir. The City has a substantial Damage to it." The Officer didn't gaze to the Captain as they spoke
"Good. Our goal is not total Razing of Ingens Fortezela. Only extermination of the Pirates on the island. We must allow for the Execution of the Prisoner to go forward as planned. And Not let the Invaders get away with their attack."
"Sir!" A New Officer Appeared "The Broadcast has been cut off. And we've occupied the signal. The Great Wright is now broadcasting the War."
The Difference in quality was Staggering. The Broadcast Formerly was low quality, and only had minor color. But now the Resolution and clarity of image was far better. Displaying the War in full. As well, the crew that was currently controlling the Cameras on the Massive Airship was strategically avoiding death of Marines. Focusing on the Destruction of the Pirates and Display of Redbeard and His Commanders fighting the Vice Admirals and Admirals.
One of the first things that was seen to the world. Was one of the Notable Commanders of the Fleet being annihilated. Puma Lang was fruitlessly attacking the Admiral, only for Murasagi to raise his palm, and shooting a beam at light speed to pierce straight through and destroy the mans stomach!
The World Cheered.
"How the hell are we gonna get out of here…" Diva said. Bitting her lips as she looked at the countless amounts of planes. It wasn't an overwhelming amount of force, the Fleet was retaliating with Cannon Fire. Azar could notice the distinct figure of Zero, the Marksmen of the Redbeard fleet, zipping and flying through the air and shooting down some of the planes!
Leaping from one plane to another, unloading shots into the vehicles before landing on another. His gun shots shooting faster than lightning and exploding the jets into fiery balls broken metal
"I don't know…" Azar sighed. Eyes shooting around. Catching glimpses of Bailey Wall facing off in a heated struggle against Hemlock. Bailey was not doing to well. But he was playing defense expertly.
Elsewhere. Stern was faltering. He had made it to the First Layer. And was aiding the escapees and those that hadn't been shifted away by San Clemens. Making sure they were safe. Breathing heavily. Bleeding badly. One of the massive 10k rounds had slammed into him. He used his body to block the attack. Saving hundreds around him…
"Azzy." Leroy snapped Azar out of his concentration "Wazzup?"
"I think we should just make a run for it. Diva, Rhico? Do you sense anything from behind the Island? Maybe we can get out from back there instead of going through the Wall?"
Rhico's face skewed. Eyes illuminating and his face glowing slightly around his temples. As did Divas. But hers was far less pronounced. Having not the same skill as Rhico in sensing far off targets "
"Theres…A Large Presence at the Tail end of the island. Including what seems to be a blockade." Diva was focusing in on the back of the island. Rhico going the opposite way
"The Fleet is at the front. We know that. But the West and East sections of the Island are under constant bombardment by the blimps. De Leon is present in the East. And Condent is in the West."
"Wait." Azar said. Raising his hand. Pointing a finger before shooting a quick ball of heat up into the air! Unlike a flare. It was only a ball of heat, delaying ignition until the ball was high into the air. He then used it position to summon Dreaming Drake. Allowing him to look around the island from a high vantage point
"Fire Brand. Can you see?" Diva asked
"Yeah. You were right. Theres a blockade at the back of the Island. Shit…Theres so many flying ships. I don't think we'd be able to get away from them if we got on a boat. Its like a sea of metal back there! In the sky and in the ocean!" He winced. Trying to concentrate.
"Then that means the only out…." Leroy sighed. His whole body slacking in disbelief.
"Is through the front." Azar lowered his hand. The Summon up above disappearing. Just like his brother. He fell slack. In his mind. He felt that this was going to be tough. And they were going to have to fight like hell…
"No time to wait. Lets go!" Leroy declared! Leaping out of the trench!
"You three go! I'll stay here with Culliford!" Diva shouted! The trio breaking for the Wall Obex!
20 Minutes have passed since Eudora D. Azar was supposed to die…
Only a hundred meters separated them from the wall!
Their escape in sight!