Chapter 532: Melee
"Ughahahaha, that really hurt, you bastard, Whitebeard!"
Kaido, now awake, glared at Whitebeard, clearly Whitebeard's current state was beyond his expectations.
However, from the moment their eyes met.
Neither Kaido nor Whitebeard could see anyone else.
Or rather—
Apart from a few other monsters on Lodestar Island, the tens of thousands of Pirates fleeing in panic, and the renowned Royal Shichibukai, none were worthy to be their opponents.
"Mama, mama, mama…!!!"
Just then, a signature laugh echoed from the distance, and then Charlotte Linlin, feet planted on Zeus Thundercloud and Napoleon Longsword in hand, came speeding from afar, her trademark laughter spreading in all directions.
"How pathetic, Kaido!"
Charlotte Linlin's oppressive gaze first swept over the somewhat disheveled Kaido, her words full of taunt, giving Kaido no face at all.
Faced with Charlotte Linlin's taunt, Kaido remained unmoved, only looking at Whitebeard standing on the Deck of the Moby Dick.
"This appearance of Whitebeard is truly surprising, but…"
Charlotte Linlin raised the Napoleon Longsword in her hand, her hair also burning fiercely like flames, radiating a stern Fighting Spirit, and said, "I wonder if your Strength is still the same as before, despite the change in appearance!!!"
"Gurararara, you two are as annoying as ever."
Whitebeard looked up at the two in the Sky in front of him.
Before his words faded.
Whitebeard's right foot slammed down on the Deck!
Bang!
Accompanied by a loud bang, under Whitebeard's Power, the front section of the entire Moby Dick hull sank a large amount, and using this terrifying Reaction Force, Whitebeard also leaped high, Naginata in hand, and slashed towards Kaido and Charlotte Linlin.
"Mamamama, Kaido!"
"Ughahahaha, come on, Big Mom."
As their voices fell, Charlotte Linlin jumped directly from Zeus and stepped onto the Giant Dragon's head, while Zeus Thundercloud also swelled up, instantly filling the area around the Giant Dragon.
Amidst the Lightning and Thunder, the Giant Dragon charged head-on towards Whitebeard, while Charlotte Linlin, standing on the Giant Dragon's head, also brandished the Greatsword Napoleon in her hand.
Looking at Whitebeard in front, a ferocious grin appeared on the Corner of Mouth of Charlotte Linlin, and then the Muscles in her Arm suddenly swelled, and ferocious Veins emerged, accompanied by Charlotte Linlin's Laughter, raging Flames rose on the Blade of Napoleon, and at the same time, purple-red Lightning leaped in the Flames.
"Mama, mama, mama…!!!"
"Emperor · Break-Break Blade!"
The Long Sword fell suddenly, slashing towards the Naginata that was slashing towards her.
Only a clang of loud noise was heard.
The attacks of the two Monsters intersected in Mid-air.
Just as Charlotte Linlin's Napoleon Longsword and Whitebeard's Murakumogiri were about to touch, their Conqueror's Haki collided first.
Suddenly, the two faced each other across their Weapons, black-red Thunder constantly erupting and exploding from between them.
Immediately following, were hundreds of slender black-red Electric Arcs, spreading out in all directions like branching leaves.
This was a collision of Conqueror's Haki, and also a collision of their Presences.
Even if it was just the Aftershock, it was terrifying enough to directly stun a large number of Pirates who had survived the Tsunami not far from here.
And the many Elites of the Charlotte Family who had followed Charlotte Linlin, in the process of this intense confrontation between Emperor-level Monsters, did not dare to get too close easily.
The tragic scene of Cake Island last time subconsciously surfaced in their minds.
The fight between Monsters is definitely not something that others can easily interfere with.
Only when the Monsters are exhausted from tearing at each other is it the best time for them to appear.
Otherwise—
The end result of rashly intervening in the Battle between Monsters is only death!
And Katakuri, standing at the forefront of the Charlotte Family Children, was staring intently at the Battlefield in the Sky.
He was also a possessor of Conqueror's Haki, and being in the Conqueror's Haki Aura of two Emperor-level Monsters was also beneficial to his own Conqueror's Haki.
While Whitebeard and Charlotte Linlin were in a stalemate, Kaido under Charlotte Linlin would naturally not do nothing.
The Giant Dragon transformed by Kaido opened its mouth, and scorching Heat Breath was brewing between its mouth and nose.
Just as the Heat Breath was about to erupt, Whitebeard suddenly exerted Strength in the Naginata in his hand, temporarily repelling Charlotte Linlin, and a snow-white Light Sphere formed on his other Fist, and then directly punched towards Kaido's nose.
Accompanied by a loud bang, the huge front half of Kaido's Dragon Body even fell downwards.
And Whitebeard's Figure also fell towards the Sea behind him because there was no foothold. At this moment, a huge cyan Figure appeared, steadily catching Whitebeard.
"Pops, I'm here to help you."
Marco, transformed into a Phoenix, caught Whitebeard with his Back, and then directly charged towards Kaido, who had transformed into a Giant Dragon.
…
"This kind of Battle is what I pursue!"
Looking at the Scene of Slaughter in the Sky, Bullet felt that he was completely ignited.
Just as he was about to join in, dozens of Figures blocked his path.
"Bullet, this road is blocked."
Shanks, holding Gryphon (Sword Name) diagonally in one Hand, blocked Bullet's path with a serious Complexion.
"Red Hair, you bastard!"
Bullet exerted Strength suddenly, and directly raised his Fist and smashed it towards Shanks.
Accompanied by Bullet's Action, bursts of air explosion suddenly sounded in the Sky.
The Fist wrapped in black-red Electric Arc smashed towards Shanks at Lightning speed.
The Fist and Sword had not yet met, but the Conqueror's Haki between them had a terrifying collision.
The powerful Conqueror's Haki instantly swept across a Range of dozens of miles around the two, and most of the Pirates within this Range lost Consciousness.
…
The combination of Whitebeard and Marco and the combination of Charlotte Linlin and Kaido launched a fierce Battle in the Sky, while the Red Hair Pirates all engaged in Battle with Bullet.
This Scene was seen by Festa in the Broadcast Room, and also seen by audiences in front of screens Various Locations Worldwide.
Everyone's Attention was firmly attracted by the terrifying Power displayed by Charlotte Linlin, Kaido, Whitebeard, Shanks, and Bullet these Monsters.
Even across the screen, in every process of the two sides fighting, they would feel the indescribable Fear and Despair as if they were on the Scene.
In the face of such Power, they were no different from Ants.
This was the most real Feel in the hearts of the Commoner who witnessed the Battle of these Emperor-level Monsters with their Naked Eye.
…
"Shiliew, are you planning to intervene?"
Looking at Shiliew and others who appeared in the Forest, Ben Beckman took a deep puff of his Cigar and squinted at the other side.
"There's no way around it, Bullet is our Partner after all, we can't just watch him get ganged up on."
Shiliew, with a Cigar in his mouth, looked at Ben Beckman and others of the Red Hair Pirates and said helplessly.
But the Action of actively drawing his Weapon did not look like a helpless move at all.
And in a hidden Corner, a Figure was watching everything that was happening through a Den Den Mushi.
"Ze hahahaha, fight, fight, fight until the end and I will directly reap the Battlefield, ze hahahaha!"
Broadcast Room.
Seeing this Scene, Festa instead became calm, slowly lit a Cigar, leaned back in his Chair and shook the Wine Glass in his hand.
"No matter what the Situation of the World will be after today, as long as today is mentioned, it will be impossible to bypass Buena Festa!!!"
And as soon as his Words fell, a sudden change occurred in the Image.
A huge Warship appeared from the Cloud Layer, and on the Deck of the Floating Ship, a huge Lightning, with an unstoppable momentum, rushed into the space between Whitebeard and Charlotte Linlin and Kaido.
Next second.
Accompanied by dazzling Radiance, under the gaze of countless gazes, it suddenly burst, and an Electromagnetic Wave invisible to the Naked Eye quickly swept towards the surroundings.
The Image on the screen suddenly became a vast expanse of white, as if it had been interfered with by something.
The sudden change made Festa's Eyes shrink sharply, and the Cigar in his mouth fell to the Ground along with his unconsciously opened mouth.
"Wh-what happened…"
Festa stood up abruptly, climbed to the screen with both hands and feet, supported his hands on the table and stared intently at the screen that was constantly flashing Snowflake.
After a few breaths.
The Snowflake in the screen dissipated, and the Image gradually became clear after a burst of distortion.
A Figure appeared in the center of the Battlefield.
And Kaido and Charlotte Linlin were directly sent flying out, falling towards the direction of Lodestar Island.
Seeing this Scene in the Live Broadcast Image, countless People were stunned.
Just as they were in doubt, the Figure turned around and exposed its true face to everyone.
"!!!"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 533: Cleanup
That figure standing in the Sky…
That somewhat unfamiliar face, and the action of instantly blasting away two Four Emperors, caused a commotion that rapidly spread to Various Locations Worldwide.
Everyone who saw this scene through the Live Broadcast was almost dumbfounded.
"Who is that guy?"
"Separating the Four Emperors in the midst of their chaotic battle with his own power, and even directly blasting Kaido of the Beasts and Big Mom away, where did this guy come from?"
At the same time, countless people in Various Locations Worldwide were somewhat absentmindedly looking at Nicholas standing in the High Heavens.
Speaking of which, if it were twenty years ago, Nicholas's name could be said to be known to everyone, but after so many years of silence, even if he reappeared, the Marines and the World Government had not spread too much information about him after all.
This led to many people in the World not knowing Nicholas.
Perhaps only some older Pirates who had survived could recognize Nicholas's true Status.
In a Dojo in East Blue, a group of people gathered in front of a Screen, watching the Scene in the Image.
"Kuina, what's wrong with you?"
Looking at the short-haired girl beside him who was somewhat distracted, Zoro couldn't help but ask curiously.
"That guy is Nicholas."
The girl called Kuina pointed her finger at the face on the Screen and said with certainty. For her, who wanted to become the World's Top Master Swordsman, she could name every Great Swordsman who had ever appeared.
The reason why she had such a deep Impression of Nicholas was firstly because Katie under Nicholas was the Strongest Female Swordsman on the Grand Line and her idol, and secondly because Nicholas was the only Swordsman she knew among the Great Swordsman whose Sword had no Name.
"Yes, Nicholas, that guy is not simple at all, Zoro. In the past, this guy's Title was comparable to Pirate King Roger and Whitebeard."
Koushirou Shimotsuki said to Zoro with a smile. After all, he already planned to pass the Dojo to Zoro, and he was quite satisfied with his son-in-law.
Nicholas's Name once Resound throughout the Grand Line.
Now, the weight contained in this Name has far surpassed the Name of Four Emperors.
And when Nicholas's past experiences were gradually known to the World.
From Various Locations Worldwide, countless gazes mixed with fear gathered on Nicholas through the Live Broadcast Image.
This guy, strictly speaking, was a guy from the same Era as Whitebeard.
But why is he still so young and handsome?
Compared to Nicholas's sudden appearance.
Many people are more concerned about—
Has Nicholas obtained Immortality?
After all, a guy who should be an Old Man according to his age is actually so young, which is unscientific.
Even greed had appeared in the Eyes of many people, after all, the word Immortality was too tempting, even causing them to subconsciously ignore the Chasm between themselves and Nicholas's Strength.
…
Lodestar Island.
Charlotte Linlin and Kaido, who had been blasted away before, also landed smoothly, smashing Deep Pits in the Ground in the shape of a Dragon and a Person respectively.
Nicholas in a black Windbreaker couldn't help but clench his Fist.
"The effect of Long-distance Transmission… is even more excellent than expected, but the Control of Power is still a little short."
"Nicholas, what do you want to do, you bastard?"
Whitebeard, standing on the back of 'Phoenix' Marco, looked at Nicholas in front of him and said unceremoniously.
You know, he is currently at his Peak, although he owed Nicholas a big favor, this does not mean that Nicholas can interfere in his Battle at will.
"Pops…"
Marco heard Whitebeard's Words and quickly opened his mouth. He was very clear that Whitebeard could return to his Peak largely because of Jewelry Bonney's Existence.
And Jewelry Bonney was Nicholas's Person. If the two sides fell out, once Jewelry Bonney chose to cancel her Ability, then…
"Ara ara, I don't have time to care about your Four Emperors' Pirate child's play. My Purpose this time is only one, and that is to clean up all the guys who may affect the Final Battle first. Only when these guys are cleaned up can I truly unleash my full Power to fight that guy."
Nicholas looked at Whitebeard and said without hesitation. In his opinion, Whitebeard was not among those guys, after all, an Old Man who only wanted the Warmth of Home, what Ambition could he still have?
What he wanted to clean up were Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, Bullet, and the Grand Line Villains gathered on Lodestar Island.
After speaking, without waiting for Whitebeard to speak, a Red Light floated up from Nicholas's Eyes, and then his whole Figure sped away directly towards the direction of Lodestar Island.
"Pops?"
Seeing Nicholas's back, Marco couldn't help but turn his head to look at Whitebeard on his back.
Obviously, Nicholas's Purpose in coming to Lodestar Island was a bit frightening to Marco.
He actually planned to solve more than ninety percent of the Pirates in the New World on Lodestar Island, and this also included two Four Emperors Crews and a large number of Powerful Figure like Bullet.
The most important thing was that listening to the meaning in Nicholas's Words, if Shanks and the Whitebeard Pirates were not sensible, he would not mind erasing both of them together.
Starting a War against four Four Emperors Pirate Crew at the same time, is this guy crazy?
"Marco, send me over there, and then you go and join Jozu and the others."
Whitebeard narrowed his Eyes and looked at Nicholas's back, and then said to Marco.
"But Pops…"
"Marco, you have to know that I am currently at my Peak State, and the key point of this Peak State lies in that little girl on the Ship.
Moreover, the next Battle is likely to exceed my range of Control, and I don't have extra Energy to look after you."
Marco was about to say something when he was directly interrupted by Whitebeard.
Thinking of the chaotic Battle that might start next, Marco nodded, indicating that he understood.
After arriving in the Sky above Lodestar Island, Nicholas did not look at Charlotte Linlin and Kaido who had been smashed into the Underground Deep Pit, but used Observation Haki to instantly sweep across the entire Lodestar Island, and locked onto the Aura of everyone on the Island.
"Nicholas!!!"
Charlotte Linlin, who climbed out of the Underground, was like an Evil Ghost, her Eyes full of Fierce Aura, staring at Nicholas in the Sky.
If Eyes could kill, Nicholas would probably have been torn to pieces in Charlotte Linlin's Eyes by now.
On the other side.
Kaido, who had turned into a Dragonling, also jumped out of the Underground and looked up at Nicholas.
Different from Charlotte Linlin's gaze that wished to chew Nicholas to death, Kaido's Eyes looking at Nicholas were full of Fighting Spirit. Obviously, he wanted to have another Battle with Nicholas!
Kaido grinned, his Whole Body exuding an astonishing Aura.
Being watched by two Monster of Four Emperors level like this, Nicholas could no longer ignore them at this moment.
He turned his head and looked in the direction of Charlotte Linlin and Bullet with a calm expression.
Although neither side moved nor communicated.
But the Atmosphere between each other had already made some Pirates who were still surviving break out in cold sweat involuntarily.
They were very clear that once these Monster started fighting without Considerations, they might die from inexplicable AOE Damage.
Even the Charlotte Family members who were watching from the edge of the Battle Circle were all showing expressions of shock as they watched the three people in Stand-off and Bullet, Shanks, and Whitebeard who were approaching there.
For them, the Scene of Nicholas fighting Charlotte Linlin and Kaido alone twice seemed to have happened just yesterday.
Now, the Scale of the War that is about to happen is obviously vastly different from before, and they really can't imagine what kind of earth-shattering Scene it would be when six Four Emperors level Strongest fought in a melee.
"Brulee, use the Mirror to take everyone away first, you don't even have the Qualification to watch the next Battle."
Looking at the increasingly Nervousness Atmosphere, Katakuri said mercilessly.
And the others did not refute Katakuri's Words, and directly walked into the Mirror that Brulee took out one after another, leaving Lodestar Island through the Passage of the Mirror World.
And the following Situation also directly confirmed Katakuri's Words.
A violent and powerful Presence rose from Kaido and Charlotte Linlin at the same time. Sweeping towards Nicholas.
Along the way, the Ground was plowed out with visible Cracks, and the Rubble and Trees along the way were swept up.
This is top-tier Conqueror's Haki that can produce Physical Destruction phenomena.
And almost at the moment when these two Conqueror's Haki appeared, another three Conqueror's Haki that were not at all inferior squeezed in towards this small area at the same time.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 534: Strong
In this Grand Line, powerful figures emerge endlessly.
Rocks, Roger, Edward Newgate, Shiki, Kaido, Charlotte Linlin—these Powerful Figure once gathered in one Era.
However—
No matter how amazing the talent of these heroes on the Grand Line, no matter how resounding their reputation across the Grand Line, they still could not shake the Rule of the Celestial Dragons. Even the most insane Weapon on the Grand Line still retained the thought of absolutely not antagonizing the Celestial Dragons.
A very realistic problem.
For eight hundred years, all those who attempted to challenge the Status of the Celestial Dragons were buried in the Grand Line. It can be said that the untouchable Subconsciousness of the Celestial Dragons has been verified by the Blood of countless Powerful Figure and a large amount of Life.
And what Nicholas is going to do now is to challenge the lofty Status of the Celestial Dragons once again.
Not paying attention to the Conqueror's Haki constantly squeezing and colliding around, Nicholas faced the violent Presence interwoven by the collision of Conqueror's Haki between Charlotte Linlin, Bullet, Edward Newgate, Kaido, and Shanks.
"This childish trick to scare children should be put away. At least have some air of a Sea Emperor."
Looking at the Pirates around Lodestar Island who had rolled their eyes and fallen to the ground due to the collision of multiple Conqueror's Haki, and the waves of Impact on their minds from the Conqueror's Haki collision, Nicholas said unhappily.
Then, a domineering Will instantly swept out, sweeping towards the surrounding Conqueror's Haki.
Along with the Will that was almost materialized, the Conqueror's Haki that was originally confronting each other and refusing to yield retreated into the bodies of their masters.
"Wu luo luo luo luo, you really have become more and more terrifying, Nicholas."
Accompanied by his representative Laughter, Kaido's Figure appeared not far from Nicholas, and his huge Dragon-Human Form casually carried his Spiked Club on his Shoulder.
"Nicholas!"
And after Kaido, naturally, it was Charlotte Linlin who was with him before. However, compared to Kaido, Charlotte Linlin's somewhat ferocious look at this time made people feel that she was somewhat unable to keep up.
"Oh, Charlotte Linlin, without the Nun's Influence, you are still like this. It seems that some Things really cannot be changed."
Nicholas said, "However, taking you down will solve everything."
"You!"
When Charlotte Linlin was about to say something, she suddenly looked aside, and the Figures of Bullet and Shanks also appeared not far away.
"Nicholas, let us have a good fight. If I defeat you, I should be the Strongest Person on these seas."
Bullet's Fighting Spirit erupted without restraint. This was the kind of battle he craved. Charlotte Linlin, Kaido, Whitebeard, Shanks, Nicholas, fighting against such Powerful Figure and achieving victory was what he desired.
"Nicholas, are you really going to start a War without considering the consequences? Don't you know what it will mean for this Grand Line once the Balance of the New World collapses?"
Shanks held Gryphon (Sword Name) diagonally in his hand, looking at Nicholas with a serious expression.
"Balance exists in all things. Shanks, is the Balance you are referring to the kind of Balance that you so carefully try to maintain? I am really curious about what you have experienced after leaving the Roger Pirates that made you become like this? The Fate that Roger abandoned, is it now what you believe in?"
Nicholas asked Shanks curiously.
This was not him pretending. He was really curious. When he was in Wano Country before, he had asked Shanks why he had become like this, but he did not get an Answer.
The former Shanks would also weigh the pros and cons, but he was definitely not like this now.
He attacked the World Government's Ship to seize the Rubber Fruit, and then suddenly went to the East Blue when his career in the New World was in full swing, and gambled one of his Arms on the inexplicable Luffy.
If according to the original plot Development, Shanks would even stop Kaido when he went to Marineford.
However, given Kaido's Strength and Personality, once he goes to Marineford, it is estimated that it is very likely to trigger a Full-Scale War between the Marine and Pirate Factions. The staged battle at Marineford would naturally not be able to proceed. Looking at it this way, Shanks's Action to stop Kaido is also in line with his role of being committed to maintaining the balance of power in the Sea.
"Sorry, I have nothing to say."
Shanks said to Nicholas, then raised Gryphon (Sword Name) in his hand and pointed it at Nicholas.
"Nicholas, if you must fight today, then let me be your Opponent."
"Then all of you come at me together."
Nicholas didn't care about Red Hair's Face. Since he had decided to clean up the Pirates, then no one's face matters.
And hearing Nicholas's Words, the expressions of several people, including Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, and Bullet, all changed.
You should know that looking at the Whole world, the People who are qualified to be their opponents can be counted on one Hand alone.
Not to mention the opponent that requires them to join forces to deal with.
This suggestion that they should all attack him together simply shows them no respect.
Kaido and Bullet's faces darkened, while Charlotte Linlin's face twisted into a terrifying grimace.
"Don't think I'm kidding."
Nicholas stretched out his Finger and pointed at Shanks, Bullet, Charlotte Linlin, and Kaido in turn, saying in a calm voice, "I said, all of you come at me together."
"!!!"
Facing Nicholas's Words, who could stand for that?
For Bullet, Kaido, and Shanks, although Nicholas said to let them come together, after all, as men, they still have their pride.
And Charlotte Linlin, as an old Woman, had fewer such considerations and attacked without hesitation.
"Lightning Fire Strike!"
Charlotte Linlin directly raised her Arm and made a throwing motion.
In an instant, Prometheus's Flame and Zeus's surging Thunder merged in Charlotte Linlin's Hand into a spear of lightning and fire, and then directly shot towards Nicholas through the air.
Nicholas glanced sideways, and the lightning-fire light grew larger in his eyes.
Facing the Lightning Fire Long Spear shot towards him, Nicholas stretched out his Palm, and then Armament Haki coated it silently.
The next moment.
A palm backhanded slapped towards the spear of lightning and fire.
Accompanied by a huge Explosion, the Lightning Fire Long Spear, packed with terrifying Power, was directly scattered.
Seeing that Nicholas had easily blocked her Lightning Fire Strike with just one Hand, Charlotte Linlin's expression shifted. Only she herself understood how much power that Lightning Fire Spear held.
And when the smoke cleared, Charlotte Linlin's eyeballs kept spinning rapidly, because Nicholas had vanished in the smoke.
When Nicholas's Figure reappeared in her Vision and Observation Haki, Nicholas was already within three feet of her.
Facing the suddenly appearing Nicholas, Charlotte Linlin could only wave the Napoleon Longsword and slashed down fiercely at Nicholas.
Clang!
Almost when the blade was about to reach Nicholas, Nicholas directly stretched out a dragon claw-like hand and firmly gripped Napoleon's blade.
And instantly, black-purple Lightning Plasma erupted around Charlotte Linlin's Whole Body.
The dense Lightning Plasma engulfed Charlotte Linlin.
"Ah!!!"
And Charlotte Linlin, who was almost screaming under the relentless assault of the Lightning Plasma, suddenly heard the painful cry of Greatsword Napoleon in her Hand.
"Mama, save... save me!"
Before Charlotte Linlin could react, she saw Nicholas's dragon claw-like palm suddenly exerted force, and then the Napoleon Longsword, forged from various rare metals by a Famous Swordsmith, directly snapped from the middle.
Almost at the moment the blade snapped, the Soul Homie Napoleon also instantly rolled his eyes back and lost consciousness.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 535: Chat?
"Nicholas, I'm going to kill you!"
Napoleon, now broken in her hand, was directly thrown to the ground by Charlotte Linlin. After all, things that had lost their value were naturally not worth keeping.
Charlotte Linlin put Thundercloud Zeus directly onto her hand, and then, ignoring Thundercloud Zeus's pleas, she directly and fully activated Thundercloud Zeus, continuously absorbing the Plasma that enveloped her.
If the usual Lightning was delicious food in Zeus's eyes, then the Lightning that was so rich it had turned into Lightning Plasma around her at this moment was deadly poison.
"Mama, no! It's breaking, it's really going to break... Too... much, it's going to explode! Ah!!!"
Along with Thundercloud Zeus's scream, a gap appeared on Thundercloud Zeus's body, and a large amount of Plasma poured out from it, but a large part of the Plasma surrounding Charlotte Linlin also disappeared.
"Still so noisy."
Nicholas said, intending to get rid of Charlotte Linlin, this foolish woman, first.
Bullet looked at Nicholas at this time, the fanaticism from the beginning was no longer in his eyes. After all, being able to suppress that Monster Charlotte Linlin in a short period of time also meant that he could suppress himself as well.
Facing Nicholas, who might be stronger than himself, Bullet's eyes were sharp at this moment.
For him, fighting against opponents of the same level could make him Passionate, but facing opponents who might be stronger than himself, his inner thoughts were only calm.
After all, without a sufficiently calm Brain, he would have died long ago in that Battlefield that was like a meat grinder.
Whoosh—
Almost at the instant Nicholas prepared to attack Charlotte Linlin, Bullet moved, his Figure instantly disappearing.
Moving at the same time as his Figure was Kaido, who had entered his Dragon-Human Form. For Kaido, Charlotte Linlin was his Ally, although this Ally was a bit stupid, her Strength was still quite good. The most important thing was that Charlotte Linlin had done him a great favor.
He, Kaido, was a Man who always repaid his debts.
And for the two who suddenly moved, Red Light flickered in Nicholas's Eyes.
Although the Speed of the two was difficult to capture with the Naked Eye, Observation Haki could.
Without mastering Observation Kill, in Nicholas's Observation Haki and radar-like perception, they were as conspicuous as lights in the Dark Night.
Nicholas turned his head and threw a Fist.
"Bang!"
Accompanied by a Rumble, Fists collided, and the White Light air wave generated by the collision spread out in a ring from between the two Fists.
Under the meeting of gazes, Bullet's Gaze was indifferent, while Nicholas's Eyes were without any Disturbance.
The next moment—
In Bullet's Observation Haki, Nicholas suddenly raised another Fist, and even because of the Speed, Nicholas's Fist actually produced a Phantom.
"Hmm?"
Bullet's Eyes narrowed slightly.
"Ora Ora Ora Ora Ora!"
In almost a millisecond, Nicholas's Fists struck towards Bullet like a storm.
The sudden change forced Bullet to hastily raise his arms to forcibly withstand Nicholas's suddenly launched Attack.
"Bang—Bang—Bang!!!"
Fists falling at high Speed like raindrops made ear-piercing Rumbling Sounds on Bullet's arms.
The Impact Force that followed closely behind frantically pushed Bullet's Body to continuously retreat backwards, and Bullet's Feet plowed two long and deep grooves on the ground.
As for Kaido, who had moved together with Bullet, he was now looking at Whitebeard, who suddenly appeared in front of him, with a face full of displeasure.
"Tch, Whitebeard, you old Weapon, you really know how to spoil other people's fun."
Kaido said, resting his Spiked Club on his Shoulder, looking at Whitebeard who was blocking him.
"Gurararara, if I were indifferent to those who have harmed my Family, then what kind of failure would I be as a patriarch?"
Immediately—
Whitebeard directly leaped high into the air, and on the Blade Edge of Murakumogiri, which he was slashing down, the Yingbai light ball condensed with Tremor-Tremor Fruit Power was constantly expanding.
Kaido, who was already in a hasty defense, was suddenly blasted away by an Attack containing Whitebeard's anger.
"This old Weapon is too damn strong..."
In the instant he flew out, Kaido's Complexion was a bit dark, the Power just now reminded him of Whitebeard who once dominated the Four Seas.
Nicholas did not look at Kaido who was blasted away, he did not mind Whitebeard helping him share some Pressure.
"A bit interesting."
Bullet, who finally escaped from Nicholas's Attack, wiped the Bloodstains from the Corner of his Mouth, and looked at Nicholas and said.
This was the Battle he wanted.
And the countless viewers watching the Live Broadcast were directly shocked, their eyeballs almost falling to the ground. The Emperors of the Sea were killing each other, the Development of the Thing was simply beyond their expectations.
Sure enough...
Only Monsters can contend with Monsters.
This was the only Thought in the Brains of most people after seeing the Battle between Nicholas and others.
At the same time, in the Sea Area around Lodestar Island.
A large number of Ships were heading towards Lodestar Island.
These Ships were all equipped in advance with Projection Den Den Mushi that could connect to Lodestar Island's Live Broadcast signal.
They could understand the Situation on the Island at all times through the Live Broadcast, and then judge whether to land on the Island based on the Situation, or temporarily give up, or how to obtain the maximum Profit.
For these People—
What if they didn't go to Lodestar Island immediately?
Pirates have never been synonymous with Good Person, even if they can't get the Eternal Pose, it's fine to just follow behind the final victor like Hyenas.
The Reason why Roger was able to go to Final Island back then was because only the Roger Pirates knew the Secret of Final Island.
If the News had leaked at that time, just see how many Pirate Crews would have been hanging behind the Roger Pirates.
"Tsk, truly worthy of Madman Nicholas, he dared to directly attack Mary Geoise before, and now he even plans to kill several Emperors on Lodestar Island..."
"Is that Weapon really planning to kill the Emperors of the New World on Lodestar Island?"
"Definitely, what's so strange about this kind of Thing, what can't that Weapon do when he goes crazy? Even if he says one day that he wants to become a Marine, I wouldn't find it strange."
"But seriously, Whitebeard is here, Nicholas is also here, then where is Roger? It seems they are People of the same Era, right?"
"Can you please not mention that unlucky Name, if that Weapon comes, Things will be completely out of control, maybe those World Government Weapons will really turn this Sea Area into a Hellscape at all Costs!"
"Uh, not that bad, right."
"Not that bad? The Void Century, do you think it's a joke? Who knows how many People those World Government Weapons killed back then."
Looking at the crowd fighting in chaos, Shanks also sighed helplessly, to be honest, he really didn't want to intervene in the Battles of these Monsters. You know, perhaps other People on the Grand Line would give him Face, and even these Monsters would usually give him Face.
But now these Weapons who have started Slaughtering won't care so much, he knew that it was impossible to stop this dispute with Language anymore.
"Red Hair moved!"
With Shanks's Action, many People in front of the Live Broadcast all perked up.
As Red Hair Shanks, one of the Emperors of the New World, his Action undoubtedly affected the hearts of many People, especially in this Monster Battlefield, his every choice might change the Direction of the War.
Just when everyone was hanging their hearts, Shanks suddenly stopped.
Or rather, to be precise, the Person who suddenly appeared in front of him made him have to stop.
Shanks looked at the Man in the Dark Green Cloak in front of him, his expression solemn.
"Chat?"
Under the Dark Green Cloak, a Smiling Face with a Red Tattoo was revealed.
Although it was an invitation, his Tone carried a bit of unquestionable meaning.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 536 Apparent Harmony, Real Discord
Only a few hours voyage from Lodestar Island, in a certain Sea Area.
A large number of warships, flying the Navy Flag and painted in blue and white, were quietly anchored on the Sea Surface.
As a temporary anchorage for the Grand Navy Fleet, the Sea Area environment was naturally quite calm. The Sea Surface was so still, almost without a ripple, that it looked like a mirror.
To wait for the perfect timing to enter the Battlefield, these elite Fleets from Marine Headquarters and various Branches in the New World were not in a hurry to appear at Lodestar Island.
The current Sea Area they were in could effectively conceal the Grand Navy Fleet's Existence, while also allowing them to reach Lodestar Island in a very short Time.
Inside the Conference Room of a huge Warship at the very center of the Fleet.
A Projection Den Den Mushi projected the Live Broadcast Image of Lodestar Island onto the Ship Cabin wall.
This Action, led by Sakazuki and Staff Officer Tsuru, brought together a group of Navy Generals who were now watching the Live Broadcast of Lodestar Island projected onto the Ship Cabin wall.
"Even Dorag of the Revolutionary Army has appeared. Things have become troublesome."
Sakazuki, with a Cigar in his mouth, looked at Dorag in the Live Broadcast Image, who was standing in front of Red Hair, and said seriously.
It could be said that in the Viewpoint of many in the Navy, the Threat of Pirates is not actually that great. After all, even if Pirates are powerful, they are only Kings in the New World. Even with a large number of Pirates and affiliated Pirate Crews under their command, they cannot shake the Rule of the World Government.
But the Revolutionary Army is different. Compared to Pirates who drift on the Grand Line, the Revolutionary Army almost always establishes a Base in every Country they liberate, freeing it from the Control of the World Government.
Moreover, the War Potential of the Revolutionary Army, with their Bases, is quite terrifying.
"Dorag, that little Weapon, has indeed done well. After the Navy in many Places was attacked some time ago, it was the Revolutionary Army that took over responsibility for protecting those Towns and the Safety of the Commoner."
Tsuru rested both Arms on the table, looking at Dorag in the Image and said with a smile.
"But compared to Dorag, that Mr. Nicholas is still as terrifying as ever~~~ To kill a Four Emperors at Lodestar Island, what hair-raising Words."
"And that melee of Monsters, kowaine~~~"
Kizaru stroked his Chin, and after seeing Nicholas make a move, said with a serious expression.
As old Opponents, the Navy is naturally clear about the Strength of the Four Emperors. If the Strength of the Four Emperors wasn't strong, even the Navy in the New World and the World Government would have eliminated them.
Instead of tacitly agreeing to divide the New World into the Territory of the Four Emperors.
The Catchphrase "kowaine" is often on Yellow Monkey's lips, but it's usually said when fighting Pirates.
And every time he says this Catchphrase, he is actually teasing his Opponent, with a Mentality like a Cat playing with a Mouse.
But looking at the Battle on Lodestar Island at this Time, when Yellow Monkey said this Catchphrase, there was no teasing meaning at all.
After all, those Weapons in the melee on the Island at this Time were all top-tier Existences on the Grand Line.
If they were to join hands, this Branch of the Grand Navy Fleet would really not be their Opponent.
"Ahahaha, the Pirates have started fighting amongst themselves like dogs. As expected, these Dregs of the Grand Line will always be Lowly People."
Looking at the Live Broadcast Image of Lodestar Island, Aramaki, sent by the World Government, spoke with a Tone full of belittlement.
"Slurp slurp..."
Fujitora was eating a bowl of Ramen. For him, since he couldn't see the Live Broadcast Image, rather than relying on Sound to imagine it, it was better to eat more Food to replenish Energy to prepare for the upcoming Battle.
But as he slurped up a mouthful of Ramen, he "glanced" at everyone in the Conference Room.
Kuzan, on the other hand, silently sat in his Position, wearing an Eye Patch and closing his eyes to rest his mind directly on the Seat.
This Man did not express any Viewpoint, nor did he want to express any Viewpoint.
In fact, he could be said to be quite confused at the moment. In this Great Vortex that was about to engulf the Whole world, he was somewhat unable to find his Role.
Moreover, no matter how the Situation on Lodestar Island evolved, the Navy would only appear at the last moment to clean up the mess.
This was the Strategy formulated by the Navy: to achieve maximum Victory with minimum Casualties.
This kind of practice was not the first Time for the Navy and the World Government.
From long ago, to crusade against the Rocks Pirates, the Navy at that Time joined hands with the Roger Pirates.
And when dealing with World Destroyer Bondi Waldo, they also planted many Spies and Secretly Subverted many of Waldo's subordinates.
...
"Speaking of which, Sentomaru, don't you need to stay by Dr. Vegapunk's Side anymore?"
As Staff Officer Tsuru spoke, many People in the Conference Room turned their Gaze towards Sentomaru standing behind Yellow Monkey.
Sentomaru glanced at the Live Broadcast Image, then looked at everyone in the Conference Room.
"The Safety of Doctor's Side has been temporarily taken over by the World Government. My main Mission this time is to bring the Pacifista, manufactured by Doctor based on the Royal Shichibukai Bartholomew Kuma, to Lodestar Island for testing."
Sentomaru tightened his grip on the Axe Handle he carried, raised his head and puffed out his chest as he spoke.
Suddenly.
He noticed that almost everyone in the Ship Cabin looked towards him at the same Time.
"What's wrong?"
Sentomaru's face showed a look of doubt, and he even subconsciously froze for a moment.
He thought he had said something wrong, which made everyone look at him.
An unusual Color also successively emerged in the Eyes of everyone present.
They first looked at Sentomaru, and then looked at Yellow Monkey.
At the beginning, Vegapunk's Security Mission was carried out by Yellow Monkey, but as Time passed, the SSG, which originally should have belonged to the Navy's subordinate Department, began to be taken over by the World Government.
Now, it could be said that Sentomaru is the only true high-level Person left in the Navy's SSG Department.
Obviously, the World Government has always been wary of the Navy.
"Sentomaru, in your Viewpoint, how is the Strength of the Pacifista?"
Staff Officer Tsuru asked Sentomaru with a kind and pleasant expression.
"Currently, the Pacifista are almost completed. According to the results of internal evaluations, a single Pacifista is fully comparable to an Ordinary Vice Admiral of the Headquarters. As for Pirates, they can easily deal with Pirates with a Bounty of over a hundred million."
Sentomaru directly revealed the Secret Intelligence from the SSG.
And along with Sentomaru's Words, it could be clearly seen that the Complexions of many Vice Admirals in the Conference Room turned ugly. After all, their decades of hard training was actually inferior to Technological Products that could be mass-produced. How could they accept this?
And people like Sakazuki, Borsalino, and Issho thought of even more.
Could mass-producible War Weapons mean that the Navy's Status in the eyes of the World Government would be greatly diminished?
A Sea Area opposite to Lodestar Island and the Grand Navy Fleet.
On the undulating Sea Surface, an Island made by assembling hundreds of large Snail Ships stood towering and motionless in the Trouble.
This was the Vinsmoke Family's War Fortress, which could be said to be a mobile Military Fortress.
At this Time, the Core Members of the Vinsmoke Family were watching the Live Broadcast of Lodestar Island together.
"Father, do we really want to intervene in this kind of War?"
Looking at the Scene of a single Fist shattering a Hilltop and a mouthful of Heat Breath plowing a Magma River into the Ground.
Reiju Vinsmoke looked at Judge somewhat blankly.
Sanji also looked at Judge with a serious expression. Even though he was very confident in his own Strength, that kind of Monster War was fundamentally not something they could intervene in.
Even with the Vinsmoke Family's Military Strength, entering that kind of Battlefield would only result in being hit by AOE attacks a few more times.
And Judge, looking at Nicholas in the Live Broadcast Image, who was fighting two opponents but still suppressing Charlotte Linlin and Bullet, couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva. The Ambition that had grown from the crazy expansion of troops with the help of Gild Tesoro before was also silently extinguished.
That kind of Monster was fundamentally not something that could be defeated by the Number of People.
"Of course not. We have no Ability to intervene in those Monsters' Battles. Our Opponent is the Grand Navy Fleet that may appear."
Judge, after returning to his senses, said Seriously to Reiju Vinsmoke.
(End of Chapter)