Chapter 102: The Final Admiral Strikes! Target: The Wood-Wood Fruit
At this moment.
On the warship stationed outside God Valley, Steel Bone Kong.
Also received the report from Admirals Night Leopard and White Fox.
His expression grew even graver as he sighed.
Beside him, Garp looked at Steel Bone Kong with some confusion and asked.
"Fleet Admiral, what happened?"
"Could it be that this was fake intel planted by Rocks?"
He hadn't considered the possibility of mission failure at all.
After all, this was a joint operation by Night Leopard and White Fox—two Admirals—plus Zephyr providing support!
No matter how strong the Azure Emperor was!
There was no way he could survive such a lineup!
Unless the intel was fake from the very beginning!
Steel Bone Kong let out a light sigh.
"It's not that the intel was fake, but the price we paid to kill that Azure Emperor is truly unbearable."
"Admiral White Fox lost an arm. He probably can no longer serve as an Admiral."
As his words fell.
Both Garp and Sengoku's expressions changed drastically.
"White Fox lost an arm? How is that possible?!"
"Logically, the Azure Emperor's strength shouldn't be able to reach that level. I've fought him before—two Admirals shouldn't suffer such heavy damage!"
Garp asked in a low voice.
Everyone knew he had clashed with Lotte multiple times.
Although Lotte's strength was indeed very powerful, at best he was on par with Garp.
How could he possess such terrifying power?!
Steel Bone Kong shook his head.
"I don't know either. According to White Fox's description."
"The Azure Emperor's eyes seem capable of inducing hallucinations. White Fox was suddenly caught by that ability and had his arm severed directly."
"But in the end, we still managed to severely injure Lotte and knock him into the sea."
"He should be dead without a grave now."
For the current Marine Headquarters, losing White Fox was undoubtedly a severe blow.
But at least they succeeded in killing the Azure Emperor—a genius with such monstrous talent. If they had let him grow further, he would become even harder to deal with.
This trade wasn't a complete loss.
Garp sucked in a cold breath.
Lotte's strength had reached such a terrifying level, and he even had this bizarre ability that caught even a Marine Admiral off guard.
But in the end, he still wasn't a match for the Navy.
A heavily injured Devil Fruit user like Lotte falling into chaotic ocean currents—without being a Fishman—the outcome was undoubtedly death.
He had probably already become food for Sea Kings.
Thinking of this, Garp felt a pang of regret.
He had crossed paths with Lotte many times. He never expected the guy to die like this.
"What a shame. If someone like him could have served the Navy."
"True justice in the world would surely be upheld."
Garp said somewhat emotionally.
If the Azure Emperor had been one of their own, how fortunate it would have been for Marine Headquarters.
But unfortunately, Lotte had killed Celestial Dragons.
Twice!
The World Government would never allow Lotte to live!
Steel Bone Kong shook his head slightly and turned his attention to the distant pirate ships. His expression grew even graver as he clenched his fists and said in a deep voice.
"Now is not the time to keep discussing Lotte."
"White Fox is currently returning to Headquarters for treatment. Admiral Night Leopard is rushing here."
"No matter what, we cannot let Rocks break through the defense line!"
"All forces, attack!"
As Steel Bone Kong's words fell.
Dozens of massive warships immediately moved, sailing straight toward the pirate ships. The atmosphere grew increasingly tense.
While clenching his fists, Steel Bone Kong.
Looked at Rocks on the distant pirate ship, sensing the terrifying aura emanating from him. His face darkened even further.
Rocks' strength.
Was even stronger than two years ago!
"Rocks, today is the day you die. We won't let you continue any longer!"
Steel Bone Kong roared deeply.
His figure leaped into the air as pitch-black Armament Haki coated his fists.
The battle between him and Rocks wasn't suitable to be fought on warships—otherwise, the terrifying shockwaves produced.
Would be a disaster for the ships!
In the distance.
Watching this scene from the bow, Rocks' face showed a cold sneer.
"I knew you Navy bastards—and those World Government scum—would never let me succeed so easily!"
"It's about time the ruler of the world changed!"
His gaze fixed on the distant island, greed flashing in his eyes.
Rocks had no doubt about the authenticity of God Valley—because the sensation coming from it made his blood boil with excitement.
As long as he could reach that island.
He would have the chance to seize the ancient weapon Uranus and become the master of the entire New World!
Rocks clearly didn't want the shockwaves of battle to affect the ship either.
With a light step, his figure leaped into the air.
"Bang!"
As their fists collided.
Terrifying shockwaves instantly spread outward, kicking up massive air currents.
After a few seconds of deadlock in midair between the fully powered Steel Bone Kong and Rocks.
Both retreated several steps at the same time.
But clearly, Steel Bone Kong retreated farther. His face grew even darker.
Rocks looked at him and laughed loudly.
"Hahahaha! Steel Bone Kong, you're getting old!"
"A Marine Fleet Admiral isn't so great after all. It's about time you became a thing of the past!"
As his words fell.
Steel Bone Kong immediately wanted to retort.
But before he could speak, a terrifying sense of crisis suddenly surged.
Rocks suddenly accelerated in midair, instantly arriving in front of Steel Bone Kong. His fists unleashed a barrage of punches straight ahead.
At that moment.
A burly figure wearing an Admiral's coat appeared beside Steel Bone Kong without anyone noticing.
His fists turned into terrifying swirling sand, rushing to envelop Rocks.
The last remaining Marine Admiral on the battlefield.
Finally made his move!
...
At this moment.
On the ruined island near the G-5 Branch.
That eerie tree continued to grow. A young figure slowly emerged from within.
Although his face looked somewhat pale, the wounds on his body had clearly recovered. Narrowing his eyes, he gazed in the direction where Zephyr and the others had left.
"Well then… looks like it's my turn now."
"Those two really didn't hold back. Seems like I need to find a way to obtain the Wood-Wood Fruit—and a way to deal with its side effects."
"Creating trees out of thin air with stamina is too draining."
Lotte said calmly.
The earlier defeat against two Admirals had truly taught him a lesson.
He never expected Rocks to use him as bait to draw away forces from the start.
But this also made Lotte clearly aware of his weaknesses.
Once he patched them up.
It would be hugely beneficial for his future strength growth!
-----------------------------------
Support me and be 100 chapters ahead of webnovel:
patreon.com/inkshield