The cold wind howled incessantly, and the Dark Clouds in the Sky pressed down. Ice Shards swirled in the wind, sweeping across the Battlefield. Several Large Ships, led by the Moby Dick, rode the Ice Wave and charged towards the Ice Surface below.
And on the Ice Surface, the Navy stood in wait, fully prepared.
Tension, solemnity, and a chilling, suffocating Atmosphere permeated the entire Battlefield.
As the Moby Dick slid down the Ice Slope, a large number of Whitebeard Pirates members, weapons in hand, descended from the Ship. Their expressions were ferocious as they roared and attacked the Navy.
"Kill!"
"Teach these Navy a lesson!"
"Navy! The New World is not a Place where you can run wild!"
"Today is the day Biden makes his name!"
Accompanied by various Words, the morale of the Whitebeard Pirates soared.
Whitebeard, however, showed no intention of moving. But his towering Figure stood at the Ship's Bow of the Moby Dick, and no one could easily ignore his Existence.
The Navy also gripped their weapons tightly, their Complexions contorted as they charged towards the Pirates. They would not fear any Enemy, not even the legendary Whitebeard Pirates, could make them retreat.
"Kill!"
"For Justice!"
"Kill all these Parasite and scum of the Grand Line!"
Shouts rose and fell, and the Navy ran in large strides, charging towards the Whitebeard Pirates.
The Battle erupted instantly, and both sides rapidly ran towards each other.
However, at this moment, a sudden explosion echoed from the Sky, and then thousands of Lightning Snakes fell from the High Sky, striking the Open Ground between the two sides.
Faced with this sudden turn of events, both the Navy and the Pirates could not help but stop in their tracks, because the Thunder Pool before them was insurmountable.
At the same time, in the Navy Faction, including Garp, Tsuru, Sengoku, Borsalino, and others, all looked towards the center of the Thunder Pool, causing Sengoku and Tsuru's Complexions to turn gloomy at the same time, because the development of the Thing now was somewhat beyond their expectations.
Whitebeard, on the other hand, revealed a smile.
"Kids, everyone pay attention, retreat! A Friend is coming!"
Although Whitebeard said it with a smile, the solemnity in his Eyes was clearly seen by everyone around Whitebeard.
In an instant, the rhythm of the entire Battlefield stagnated.
"All Navy, prepare for Defense!"
The Navy, who had been charging towards the Pirates with high Emotion, were stunned and stopped in their tracks when they heard Sengoku's Order.
Amidst the leaping Lightning, a Figure appeared in the center of the Battlefield.
"Nicholas, what are you doing here?"
Sengoku shouted in a deep voice. It could be said that if it were only the Whitebeard Pirates, he would be confident in severely damaging them. But now there was Nicholas, and if the other party joined forces with Whitebeard, the two sides would be completely even in terms of Top-Tier Combat Power.
If they waited for Roger to emerge, and with the addition of the Oro Jackson's active forces, the Navy would really be in danger.
"Admiral Sengoku, give me Face, let this Battle end here. If anyone wants to continue, then I will be his Opponent!"
Nicholas turned around, and across the long Distance, met Sengoku's gaze. The seriousness in his Eyes was clearly visible.
Sengoku took a breath, clenched his Fist, and glared at Nicholas.
In his heart, he was truly unwilling to give up this once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity to kill Golden Lion, severely damage the Whitebeard Pirates, and then capture Roger returning from the Final Island. It could be said that in an instant, it would be enough to inflict an unprecedented blow on the Pirates of the New World. Even with this Opportunity, the Navy would have a chance to set foot in the New World!
At the same time, on the Navy Communication Ship responsible for guarding the periphery, the Navy responsible for monitoring the surrounding Situation, holding a Telescope, saw black dots appearing on the Sea Surface in the Distance. As the Telescope moved, the appearance of the black dots gradually became clear.
They were Pirate Ships, and at the very front, on a uniquely shaped Flagship, a tall Figure was standing there.
Her Whole Body exuded a violent and Terror-filled Aura, and rage burned in her Eyes.
"Where are those Navy? Where are they?!"
"I'm going to tear them apart! And Roger, that thief! The Pirate King should have been mine! I am going to be the woman of the Pirate King!"
A deep, violent roar echoed on the Ship, causing every Pirate on the Ship to tremble.
"Big Mom, this time we will definitely kill many Navy."
"That's right, we will definitely avenge the Hatred from that Battle!"
The Pirates said obsequiously, their Voices trembling as they spoke.
At this moment, the enraged Big Mom was at her most Terror-inducing.
When she learned that Roger was going to reach the Final Island and become the Pirate King, Big Mom rushed over without stopping. This time, she was Determined to wash away the Disgrace of having her home stolen by Roger last time, and to give the Navy who dared to enter the New World a profound lesson.
In another direction, a Blue Giant Dragon, stepping on Flame Cloud and meandering through the clouds, was also rushing towards the Battlefield.
On the Dragon Head, two tall Figures were sitting cross-legged.
"King, is it just ahead?"
The Dragon's roar echoed out, and its violent Aura caused the surrounding Air to stagnate.
"Brother Kaido, it can't be wrong. According to Intelligence, the Navy is just ahead. They plan to ambush Roger returning from the Final Island there. And according to Intelligence, the Navy should be in a great Battle with the Golden Lion Pirates, and our people watching the Whitebeard Pirates have also discovered that Whitebeard is also rushing there!"
"Roar! How can such a grand War be without me!"
Kaido roared angrily, and then his Speed soared again, scaring Queen on the Dragon Head into tightly hugging the thick Dragon Horns beside him.
After all, for him, a land-dwelling species, the Sky was still too dangerous.
If he wasn't afraid of being killed for vomiting on Kaido, he would have vomited long ago.
On the Battlefield, hearing Nicholas's Words, Whitebeard's Eyes instantly sharpened. A hint of doubt flashed in his Eyes, and he gripped his Naginata, seemingly hesitating whether to give this Weapon Face.
But after a few breaths, Whitebeard released his Naginata, looked at Nicholas, and said with a smile.
"Gurararara, this old man is quite curious to know."
Saying this, Whitebeard looked sharply at Nicholas, "What would happen if I don't give you Face?!"
"Nothing would happen."
"What?"
Whitebeard was taken aback.
"Roger! Are you prepared to Resolve yourself?!"
Just as Whitebeard was stunned, a strangely shaped Large Ship appeared on the periphery of the Battlefield, and at the same time, Big Mom's frantic Voice echoed across the entire Battlefield.
Nicholas had already noticed Big Mom when she was not far from the Battlefield.
One of the future Four Emperors, Big Mom, whose Strength was currently at its Peak, along with Whitebeard, who was also at his Peak. No matter how much the two Pirate Crew usually disliked each other, they now had a common Enemy, the Navy.
If the two sides joined forces, the Navy would be in great trouble, not to mention the Pirate Crew who were receiving News and rushing from all over the New World.
If they waited for Roger to emerge, then even Nicholas could not judge what the Situation would be afterwards.
Therefore, Nicholas chose to step forward to stop this War, because he needed Balance. If either the Pirate or Navy Faction suffered too much Strength loss, the Balance of the Grand Line would be broken.
"Roar!"
And if Big Mom's appearance made Sengoku's Complexion even gloomier, then the Dragon's roar coming from the Distance at this moment made Sengoku's Face so gloomy that water could drip from it.
"Admiral Sengoku, haven't you made a Determination yet?"
Nicholas said with a smile, looking at Sengoku's gloomy Complexion.
Sengoku's Face was solemn, and his Eyes successively swept over Nicholas, the Whitebeard Pirates, the Big Mom Pirates, and the Dragon shadow appearing in the Sky in the Distance.
After hesitating for a moment, he quickly made a Determination. He took another deep breath, and then said loudly.
"All Navy, listen to the Order, all troops retreat!"
"Nicholas, we will meet again!"
Sengoku took a deep look at Nicholas and then turned to leave.
As soon as the Order was issued, the Navy acted quickly and immediately moved towards the Place where the Warship was located.
(End of Chapter)