Linlin was sitting in the cabin on a jelly-like, shock-absorbing seat specially made by Ren. She was enjoying the fun of the rocking while stuffing a new "Storm Puff" pastry made by Ren into her mouth. Rocks and Newgate stood side by side at the bridge's observation window, looking at the apocalyptic scene outside. There was no tension on their faces, but rather a leisurely enjoyment of the scenery.
"Gurararara, this kind of weather is quite suitable for a nap," Newgate yawned.
"And a good fight right after waking up," a playful arc appeared on the corner of Rocks's lips. His gaze pierced through the rain, looking into the distant unknown. "I can smell... a familiar scent, the scent of prey."
Just then, the ever-silent Silver suddenly spoke, his voice colder than the storm outside. "Straight ahead, twelve o'clock. A large fleet is approaching."
"Hm?" Everyone's spirits lifted. A fleet in this kind of weather, in this kind of place?
Dolum immediately turned the Azure Dragon's ultra-long-range detection radar to maximum power. Soon, a dense cluster of red dots, representing enemy ships, appeared on the radar screen. They were coming from all directions, forming a huge encirclement, and were slowly closing in on the Azure Dragon.
"It's the Marines!" Dolum's expression instantly became grave. "At least thirty large warships! Are they crazy? Assembling a fleet in this weather?"
"No, they're not crazy," Rocks's smile grew even more cruel. "They're here specifically for us." This chaotic maelstrom was a natural disaster and a death trap for others, but for a well-trained and well-prepared fleet, it was the best ambush site. The chaotic magnetic field here could block most reconnaissance methods, and the violent currents could limit a ship's mobility. They had clearly calculated that they would take this shortest route and had set up a net here in advance.
"Interesting," a dangerous light also shone in Newgate's eyes. "Looks like those old geezers at the World Government are finally willing to spend some real capital."
As they got closer, the huge fleet finally revealed its狰狞 silhouette in the rain. The two leading ships were massive warships of the same class as the Azure Dragon, exuding an oppressive presence. One of them had a majestic golden Buddha as its figurehead. On its deck, a tall man with a pair of round glasses, wearing a Marine Admiral's uniform, stood with his hands behind his back, looking at them with a serious expression. And on the bow of the other warship, a man in a white suit and a "Justice" coat was leisurely picking his ear with his little finger while crunching on rice crackers. He looked unruly, but the occasional sharp glint in his eyes contained a terrifying power that could make the sea tremble.
"Sengoku... and Garp..." Rocks said the two names, and a truly excited expression finally appeared on his arrogant face.
Ren's eyes also flashed. These two men would both become legends of the Marines in the future, standing at the pinnacle of the world. At this moment, they were still young, but their strength was already that of a pillar of the Marines.
"Gurararara, to think these two are leading the fleet. The World Government really thinks highly of us," a hint of gravity also entered Newgate's laugh.
"Captain, the situation is not good," Dolum's voice trembled. "Our radar shows that there seems to be some kind of large chain or net laid out in the surrounding waters, probably made of Seastone. They want to completely block our escape route!"
"Wahahaha! Escape route? Since when have we ever needed something like that!" Gatz roared with disdain. "Who cares who's coming! We'll just blow them away!"
"That's right," the flames of battle burned in Rocks's eyes. He turned and grinned at his crew, a smile full of world-scorning dominance. "Alright, boys, did you hear that? The Marines have sent us a great gift. An elite fleet, and a gorgeous stage woven from Seastone."
"If we just run away with our tails between our legs, wouldn't we be letting down their good intentions?"
"Prepare for battle!" Rocks's voice was as loud as a bell, echoing in every corner of the Azure Dragon. "Let these self-righteous enforcers of justice see what a real natural disaster looks like!"
"OOOH!" The will to fight was completely ignited in the heart of every crew member. The Azure Dragon no longer dodged. It let out an angry dragon's roar, turned its bow, and, like a black spear, charged resolutely toward the net of death made of warships and Seastone!
In the center of the Maelstrom Sea, two fleets representing the world's top combat power faced off in this land of natural disasters. The fierce wind whipped up a torrential rain, and giant waves crashed against the hulls, as if even the heavens and the earth were roaring for this impending fateful battle.
"Rocks D. Xebec!" Sengoku's loud voice pierced through the rain, carrying the majesty and wrath of a Buddha, echoing across the sea. "You scum of the sea, today is your last day! Here, in the name of justice, you will be utterly purified!"
"Wahahaha! Purified?" Rocks stood at the bow of the Azure Dragon, letting the fierce wind whip his arrogant black hair, his face full of contemptuous laughter. "Sengoku, you still love to say such high-sounding nonsense. If you have the guts, come and try it with your fists. Let's see which is harder, your justice or my ambition!"
"Hmph, incorrigible!" Sengoku snorted and said no more. The golden Buddha figurehead behind him seemed to come to life. Its eyes widened, and a massive, sacred, and oppressive aura soared into the sky.
On the other ship, Garp finally stopped eating his rice crackers. He casually threw the wrapper into the sea, then stretched, his joints cracking. "Ah—what a pain. On a day like this, I should be at home drinking hot tea and sleeping." He complained, but his gaze instantly became incredibly sharp, locking onto Newgate beside Rocks. "Hey! You with the white beard! You look like you can fight. Be my opponent!" Garp grinned, a hearty smile full of fighting spirit.
"Gurararara!" Newgate also laughed heartily. He planted his naginata on the deck, and an invisible shockwave spread out. "Garp, I've also been wanting to see just how heavy your fists are!"
There were no more pre-battle mobilizations, no complex tactical arrangements. The battle erupted in an instant, with the clash of the four kings' wills!
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