Chapter 432 Reunion
After seeing Reiju Vinsmoke off, Nicholas didn't have the slightest intention of deceiving the little girl. After all, can a kind lie be considered deception?
However, Nicholas was right about one thing. Sora wasn't suffering from some incurable disease. It was just that while pregnant with Sanji, she had taken a large amount of medicine, causing her body to be unable to endure it.
This situation could still be treated with certain means if discovered early enough.
In the room, Nicholas casually lay back on the Bed.
He began to ponder what he should do next. After all, judging from the current situation, Kaido obviously didn't want to easily let go of the opportunity to swallow Germa 66 and expand the Beasts Pirates, and the Navy was also unwilling to watch the Beasts Pirates grow stronger.
The Navy might even prefer to destroy Germa 66 rather than let it be swallowed by Kaido.
As for Germa 66 cooperating with the Navy to jointly fight against the Hundred Beasts, it was definitely unrealistic, because Judge was also very clear that if Kaido was a hungry wolf, then the Navy and the World Government were undoubtedly fierce tigers.
After solving Kaido, the Navy and the World Government's gaze would definitely turn to Germa 66.
After all, Germa 66's Clone Soldier advantage was too great. It only needed to spend a little insignificant resource and five years to get a well-trained Soldier in their twenties.
Even when not in use, only some Nutrient Solution was needed to maintain the basic survival of these Clone Soldiers. When war broke out, they could be activated to quickly obtain a powerful Army.
This was very tempting for the World Government, after all, they occupied the Four Seas and the first half of the Grand Line and did not lack resources.
At that time, relying on human wave tactics, they could continuously compress the living Space of Pirates.
Just as Nicholas was pondering how to solve this problem.
His Room door was knocked again.
When he opened the door, what appeared was no longer a little brat, but a Germa Soldier with no expression.
The Germa Soldier was holding a stack of Intelligence in his hand, standing straight at the door and looking at Nicholas. It seemed that the person standing in front of him was not the Thunder God who shook the Grand Line, but just an Ordinary People.
"Lord Nicholas, this is the Intelligence you requested."
The Germa Soldier came to Nicholas's side and handed over the Intelligence in his hand.
Nicholas took the Intelligence and didn't say much. For these existences that didn't even have self-Consciousness, it was difficult for them to understand anything he said.
After delivering the Intelligence, the Germa Soldier also turned around and left directly, and when he went out, he also helped Nicholas close the Room door.
Ignoring the leaving Germa Soldier, Nicholas sat on the Chair and lowered his head to read the Intelligence about the North Blue that Germa 66 had collected recently.
The content on the Intelligence was roughly the same as the Intelligence Nicholas had, and only two pieces of Intelligence attracted Nicholas's attention.
One of them was about the convocation of the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea. Although the Navy had tried its best to hide the News of the Seven Warlords of the Sea's arrival.
However, as eye-catching Strongest on the Grand Line, how could it be possible to completely hide the Whereabouts of these People, not to mention that the News of the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea appearing in the Systad Kingdom was still very easy for Germa 66 to obtain with their penetration of the North Blue.
"Sengoku that Weapon, wouldn't he want to directly kill Kaido in the North Blue?"
Nicholas was also a little surprised by his own speculation, but judging from the Navy's current posture, it was obviously not as simple as just driving Kaido out of the North Blue.
If the four Weapons in the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea, Hawkeye, Bear, Crocodile, and Flamingo, were not being negative and slacking off, then with the Navy's lineup, they might really be able to keep Kaido and even the entire Beasts Pirates in the North Blue.
The second Thing that caught Nicholas's attention was that the Person leading the Navy to arrive at the Sistad Kingdom Port was not Garp, who Dorag had told him about before, but Navy Admiral Sengoku the Buddha.
Seeing this Intelligence, Nicholas couldn't help but frown.
If Sengoku was bringing his Dog and Monkey to the North Blue to find Trouble with Kaido, then the question was, where did Garp go?
Nicholas vaguely felt that the Navy seemed to be planning something Major event.
After taking a deep breath, Nicholas got up from the Chair, took out his Den Den Mushi, and after a simple thought, Nicholas dialed a Number.
After a few seconds.
The Den Den Mushi was connected.
Because it was an Anti-eavesdropping Den Den Mushi, the Den Den Mushi did not show the appearance Characteristic of the Person on the other end of the Phone Call.
"Hello, Ming?"
Nicholas looked at the Den Den Mushi connected in his hand and said first.
"..."
The Person on the other end of the Den Den Mushi was obviously silent for a while, and then a Sound came out: "What's the matter? Nicholas."
"It's nothing Major event."
Nicholas paused, then asked: "I just heard that you Seven Warlords of the Sea are preparing to hold a big meeting, is that right?"
Hearing Nicholas's Words, Doflamingo suddenly paused, and then his iconic Laughter came from the Den Den Mushi: "Fufufufu, hey, Nicholas... you wouldn't be in the North Blue right now, would you!"
"...Yes, I'm in the North Blue now."
Nicholas was not too surprised that Doflamingo could guess that he was in the North Blue.
"Fufufufu, no wonder the Navy is making such a big Action. If you and Kaido are both in the North Blue at the same time, then the Navy will really feel troublesome.
It seems this time is going to be interesting."
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Doflamingo crossed his legs, sat on the Balcony of his Room, looked at the Port that was constantly busy in the distance, and said with a smile. Obviously, this Phone Call from Nicholas connected many Things for him.
It seems that the Navy's Ambition this time is very big.
Just as Doflamingo wanted to continue asking something, he suddenly turned his head and looked towards the direction of the Gate.
"Mr. Doflamingo, Admiral Sengoku has summoned you to the Conference Room."
A Sound suddenly came from outside the Gate.
"Understood."
Doflamingo said in a deep voice. After a while, the Sound outside the Gate gradually faded away.
"Sengoku has summoned us, I'll hang up first."
After speaking, Doflamingo put away the Den Den Mushi and walked towards the Conference Room.
Doflamingo pulled open the sliding door of the Conference Room and walked in first.
The layout of the Conference Room was basically the same as that of the Reception Room, but the only difference was that the Space was larger, and the Round Table placed in the center was also larger.
The simple furnishings made the already large Conference Room appear more empty.
Doflamingo walked into the Conference Room, first glanced at Bear, who was sitting on a Chair against the Wall, motionless, and silently reading a Book.
Then, his Gaze turned to Hawkeye, who had his feet on the Conference Table and his hands crossed on his abdomen.
Finally, when he saw a Marine sitting at the other end of the Conference Room.
"Fufufu..."
Doflamingo let out a gloomy Laughter, his Eyes staring at the Marine, and the Killing Intent that was not concealed at all directly permeated the entire Conference Room.
Noticing the Killing Intent, Bear, who was reading a Book, slowly raised his head and looked curiously at Doflamingo, while Hawkeye also looked at Doflamingo, who was unreservedly venting Killing Intent towards the Marine, in surprise, somewhat not understanding why this Sea Rogue had such a big Reaction to a Marine.
"Rosinante! My dear Younger Brother, long time no see..."
Doflamingo stared at Rosinante coldly, and said with gritted teeth, while hooking his Index Finger with his Right Hand.
A Thin Strings that was difficult to detect with the naked Eyes fell vertically from mid-air towards the back of Rosinante's neck.
"Doffy, you should put away your little tricks, this is not your Family. And my name is Corazon."
Corazon directly grabbed the Thin Strings hanging down from the back of his neck with his Palm covered in Armament Haki, and said coldly to Doflamingo.
"..."
Hearing Rosinante's Words, Doflamingo grinned, and the Killing Intent on his Body became even stronger.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 433: The Navy's Deterrence
"Looks like I arrived just in time, there's a good show to watch."
At this moment, Sir Crocodile pushed open the door and entered. He walked over to Hawkeye, pulled out a chair, and sat down, watching Doflamingo and Corazon with keen interest.
Inside the Room, there were a total of four Royal Shichibukai.
Hawkeye Mihawk, who remained detached yet attentive. Bartholomew Kuma, the Tyrant, indifferent to his surroundings. Sir Crocodile, the Sea Rogue, never one to miss a good show. And Doflamingo, the Sea Rogue, who at this moment became the spectacle for the other three.
"Fufufu… To be so cold to your own older brother, it truly breaks my heart. Have you forgotten who it was that took care of you when we were kids, who helped you survive in that Hell!?"
Facing Corazon's words, Doflamingo spoke with a ferocious expression, veins bulging on his Forehead.
Clearly, the reappearance of his Younger Brother, whom he believed to be Death, unharmed before his Eyes, should have been a source of Gratified. However, the fact that his brother had joined the Navy, this feeling of Betrayal by Family, struck him deep within his Inner Thoughts.
Immediately, Doflamingo's Body responded to the surging Killing Intent within him.
"Five-Color Threads."
Doflamingo suddenly attacked. He formed his Right Hand into a claw and made a grabbing motion towards Corazon from across the Room.
Five parallel, nearly invisible, thin Silk Threads shot out from Doflamingo's fingertips, extending rapidly towards Corazon.
Corazon wasn't surprised by Doflamingo's sudden Attack.
He knew his Older Brother Doflamingo far too well. Especially after the Brainwashing by Trebol and those guys, coupled with Doflamingo's inherent nature, he was the type to disregard Status and Place once Anger took hold.
"Silence!"
Corazon calmly watched the incoming Five-Color Threads.
Silently, an invisible circle enveloped Corazon. The moment the Five-Color Threads entered the circle, Corazon decisively raised his Sword and slashed at the incoming threads.
Creak creak...
The thin, sharp Five-Color Threads collided with the Long Sword in Corazon's Hand, yet strangely, no Sound was produced.
Doflamingo's Attack was thus blocked by Corazon.
"Fufufu… You've actually gotten stronger, my foolish Younger Brother."
His Attack was blocked, yet Doflamingo's Killing Intent intensified.
However, he didn't immediately launch a second Attack, because someone had appeared beside Corazon.
"Doflamingo, this is not a Place for your insolence."
Mole, the Navy Headquarters Vice Admiral with the Punk Hairstyle, said coldly, glaring at Doflamingo.
That's what Mole said. But everyone present, including Mole himself, knew that Doflamingo wouldn't be restrained by such Words.
"Fufufu, could it be that the Navy intends to disrupt even this 'friendly exchange' between long-separated brothers?"
As he spoke, Doflamingo extended his Right Hand and placed it on the Ground. Instantly, the Ground directly beneath his Hand surged like a Tide, transforming into mounds of white Ball of Thread.
Clearly, he was determined to kill Rosinante, who had deeply wounded him today, and no one could stop him!
To avoid further delays and Complications, Doflamingo got serious, using his Awakening Ability to assimilate the Ground of the Conference Room beneath him into threads he could freely manipulate.
As for why he didn't assimilate the Conference Table in front of him or the entire Ground of the Conference Room, it was solely because the other three bastards sitting there watching the show were not to be trifled with.
Doflamingo was certain that if his Attack dared to involve those three, they wouldn't hesitate to clash with him.
Crocodile and Hawkeye simultaneously turned their Gazes towards the Ground beneath Doflamingo's Feet, now transformed into Ball of Thread.
There are many Paramecia-type Devil Fruit Users in the World, but those who can truly achieve Devil Fruit Ability Awakening are incredibly rare, and every single one of them is a formidable Weapon.
Even Bear, who was usually indifferent, couldn't help but give Doflamingo a second look. After all, his own Ability was also Paramecia-type, and he knew firsthand how difficult Awakening was for Paramecia-types.
"He truly is unrestrained, Doflamingo…"
Seeing Doflamingo get serious, Mole also placed his Right Hand on the Sword Hilt of Blood Hunt.
"You want to Slaughter here? I'll indulge you."
Accompanied by the crisp Sound of a Sharp Blade being drawn, Mole unsheathed his Sword.
"Fufufu, this is getting Excitement."
Just as Mole and Doflamingo's Aura reached a boiling point, a sudden hum filled the Air of the Conference Room. Before either could make a Move, a terrifying Gravity descended from above.
In an instant, a terrifying Gravity crashed down upon Doflamingo.
Barely a breath later, the Ground beneath Doflamingo's Feet began to crack and splinter.
Boom!
The Ground beneath Doflamingo shattered violently under the immense Gravity.
The Giant Gravity, engulfing Doflamingo's Body, smashed him straight through the Ground and out of sight.
Inside the Conference Room, Crocodile, Bear, Hawkeye, Mole, and Corazon all stared in astonishment at the Hole in the Ground where Doflamingo had vanished, then turned their Gazes towards the Conference Room Gate.
"That's Fujitora's Move…"
On the Grand Line, any Powerful Figure of renown had signature Moves known to all, especially the Big Shots standing at the pinnacle of the Sea.
Like Roger's Haki and incredibly terrifying Swordsmanship, Whitebeard's Earthquake Power and terrifying Power, Kaido of the Beasts' terrifying Vitality and powerful Attack, Charlotte Linlin's formidable Defense and terrifying Physical Prowess…
Not to mention the older generation of Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr in the Navy, the new generation—Magma, Light, Ice, Gravity—each possessed their own distinct Characteristic.
These signature Moves of Powerful Figures were well-known among most Pirate.
From outside the Reception Room, Fujitora slowly entered the Conference Room.
"What a lawless individual… If Sengoku the Buddha hadn't asked me to come, this could have turned into a Major event."
Issho said with Gratified, his sightless Eyes fixed on the gaping Hole in the Ground.
Even as he spoke, a Silk Thread snaked out from the Hole, and Doflamingo's Figure reappeared in the Conference Room.
However, upon seeing Fujitora in the Conference Room, Doflamingo, despite the Veins throbbing on his Forehead, slowly suppressed his Presence, though the Killing Intent radiating from him remained palpable.
Fujitora's arrival was undoubtedly like a bucket of cold Water, dousing Doflamingo's Anger and restoring a sliver of reason.
After all, he knew that even in his irrational state, he couldn't lay a finger on Rosinante with a Monster like Fujitora present.
"Fufufufufu…"
Realizing the situation was hopeless, Doflamingo wouldn't continue with pointless foolishness. He let out a couple of strange laughs directed at Rosinante and Mole, then shoved his hands into his pockets, found an empty Chair, sat down in his Loafers, and glared coldly at Fujitora.
Clearly, Fujitora had just earned himself a spot on Doflamingo's Grudge List.
However, Doflamingo quickly shifted his Gaze from Fujitora, as two Marines opened the Gate, and under Sengoku the Buddha's lead, the Combat Power of Marine Headquarters entered the Conference Room.
With the arrival of Sengoku the Buddha and the others, Crocodile, Hawkeye, and Bear visibly lost their earlier relaxed demeanor.
After all, with a lineup consisting of Sengoku the Buddha, Sakazuki, Admiral Kizaru Borsalino, Issho, Tsuru the Navy Staff Officer, and several Vice Admirals, it seemed eliminating them wouldn't be too difficult for the Navy.
As everyone settled into their Chairs, Tsuru clasped her hands beneath her Chin, her serene Gaze resting upon the Seven Warlords of the Sea seated across from them.
When her Gaze fell upon Doflamingo, it lingered noticeably longer, making him feel a twinge of Apprehension.
"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's begin the meeting, Corazon."
Sengoku the Buddha scanned the Room with his Gaze, then addressed Corazon.
With Sengoku the Buddha's Words, Corazon activated his Ability, and instantly, an invisible Soundproof Barrier enveloped the entire Conference Room.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 434 War Council
Doflamingo scanned the Navy figures in the Conference Room, his gaze finally settling on Corazon's face.
Clearly, the damage Corazon had inflicted on Doflamingo was substantial.
If he couldn't kill Corazon, he probably wouldn't find peace in this lifetime.
But in the entire Conference Room, just on the Navy side, there were Sengoku, Sakazuki, Borsalino, Vice Admiral Tsuru, and Fujitora.
With these people present, he had no chance to attack Corazon. Even from the warning gaze in Tsuru's eyes, he could see that if he dared to break the Rules, the Navy wouldn't mind eliminating him.
Although he was a Celestial Dragons, this Status was prefixed with 'former'. As for his Status as a Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea, if the Navy was truly determined, even the World Government couldn't say much, at most just a few words of condemnation.
After all, between a dead Seven Warlords of the Sea and the Navy, anyone in the World Government with a functioning brain would know how to choose.
Doflamingo even suspected that the Navy had deliberately arranged for Corazon to meet him and appear at such a high-level meeting, just to tell him that Corazon was a Navy person, and he shouldn't have any improper Thoughts.
After all, as long as Corazon was still in the Navy and alive, his Status would be exposed to Doflamingo sooner or later. Rather than guarding against Doflamingo's Retaliation in the future, it was better to put everything out in the open now.
"Fufufufu~ It seems your 'Value' in the Navy is quite high, Rosinante."
Doflamingo looked at Rosinante, a Corner of Mouth curving upwards.
Clearly, he didn't know that Rosinante was Sengoku's adopted son.
"!"
Sengoku seemed to sense something, glancing at the malicious Doflamingo, his brow slightly furrowed.
Sengoku had been paying attention to some of Doflamingo's affairs. He knew that although this troublemaker Doflamingo hadn't regained his Celestial Dragons Status, he had close ties with many guys in the Holy Land, and even had some unsavory dealings with the World Government.
And Doflamingo seemed to sense Sengoku's Gaze as well.
Instantly, he became secretly vigilant.
After all, although Sengoku was known as the Strategist, Sengoku the Buddha.
But when Buddha is angry, it's terrifying. He didn't want to be targeted by such a terrifying figure.
On the Round Table.
Vice Admiral Tsuru glanced casually at Sengoku, then at Doflamingo, seeming to see Doflamingo's restless Thoughts.
So Vice Admiral Tsuru, quietly instructed Fujitora about some Things.
And watching Vice Admiral Tsuru whispering, and Fujitora, who looked at him with those eyes without Pupils after Vice Admiral Tsuru finished speaking, the Veins on Doflamingo's Forehead throbbed.
Just at this moment, Sengoku took out a thick stack of Documents from his hand and handed them to the Marine responsible for Conference Room service.
"Distribute them."
Hearing Sengoku's Order, the Marine quickly took the Documents and distributed them to everyone present.
Crocodile picked up the Documents and glanced at them.
"Battle Plan?"
On the Documents was the Operation Plan for this War, but this Operation Plan seemed incomplete, appearing to conceal some Things.
Besides the Operation Plan, there was also Troop Strength Information about Kaido's side and Germa 66.
Crocodile skimmed through it for a while.
Understanding Kaido's and Germa 66's Troop Strength Information was secondary to him. On the contrary, this Battle Plan...
According to Sengoku's Battle Plan, the four of them, Seven Warlords of the Sea, would face King the Wildfire and Queen the Plague of the Beasts Pirates.
That meant that when the Beasts Pirates attacked, the first to bear the brunt would be them, the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
To prevent them from slacking off, Sengoku's arrangement was truly simple and crude.
Crocodile put down the Documents, and couldn't help but look at Sengoku in the main seat.
With their Strength, blocking the opponent's two high-ranking Officers wasn't a big problem, but if they blocked the opponent's King the Wildfire and Queen the Plague, then what would the Navy do?
Block Kaido, or were they planning to kill Kaido?
Looking at the other Seven Warlords of the Sea, they were also looking at Sengoku.
Meeting everyone's Gaze, Sengoku clasped his hands together and said calmly, "If there are any objections, you can raise them. After all, you Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea are not subordinate departments of the Navy, and that's the purpose of this meeting."
"..."
Facing Sengoku's Words, none of the four Seven Warlords of the Sea spoke.
Admittedly, the Navy's approach had a suspicion of using them as pawns, but with each of their Strengths, wasn't it really simple to slack off in this kind of Battle?
Furthermore, even if they raised objections, who knew if that was within Sengoku's calculations.
Rather than falling into Sengoku's calculations, it was better to just follow this Battle Plan. Anyway, they just needed to be more careful in the Battle.
"Since there are no objections, then we will execute the Operation Plan."
After confirming that there were no objections from the Seven Warlords of the Sea side, Sengoku said directly.
As for the Navy's Internal Affairs Battle Plan, it was not something these Grand Line scum could participate in.
Regarding this situation, Doflamingo sneered and said, "I'm quite curious, what consequences would refusing to respond to this Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea assembly bring?"
"Removal from the Seven Warlords of the Sea, then arrest, and sent to Impel Down. After all, that's the final destination for Grand Line scum."
Tsuru's Tone was very calm.
"Fufufufu... How truly terrifying, the Navy..."
Hearing this Answer, Doflamingo laughed coldly.
Crocodile's Eyes narrowed slightly.
Honestly, if it weren't for considering that this was the first Seven Warlords of the Sea assembly, and that he still needed the Seven Warlords of the Sea Status, he would have really considered refusing this Seven Warlords of the Sea conscription.
He just didn't expect the Navy to be so ruthless.
"Otherwise, you Grand Line scum, why should you enjoy the benefits brought by the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea Status, but not fulfill the corresponding obligations?"
Sakazuki also said coldly, clearly he had no goodwill towards these Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea guys, or rather, he had no goodwill towards all Pirates.
Although the Navy's Words were somewhat harsh.
This also showed the Navy's attitude towards the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea.
"If there's nothing else, then I'll leave first."
Hawkeye said, picking up Night from the side and walking towards the outside, while Bear also put away his Book and walked out of the Conference Room.
"Then see you on the Battlefield, everyone in the Navy."
Soon Doflamingo and Crocodile also left one after another.
After all the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea had left, Sengoku then looked at everyone in the Conference Room, obviously now he intended to inform everyone of the Navy's specific Battle Plan.
"Borsalino, Sakazuki, in the upcoming Battle, the two of you will face Kaido. Any problems?"
Sengoku looked at Sakazuki and Borsalino and said with a serious expression.
"No problem."
Sakazuki said in a deep voice.
"Kaido, huh, quite a tricky Mission."
Kizaru lightly filed his Nail with a nail clipper file, answering nonchalantly.
"Issho, as for you, Germa 66 will be handed over to you then. Your Mission is very simple, just use your Devil Fruit Ability to sink Germa 66's War Castle completely into the Sea for me!"
Hearing Sengoku's Words, Sakazuki couldn't help but look up at Sengoku, and even the always nonchalant Borsalino also looked at Sengoku, thoughtfully.
Clearly, the two of them also knew that Germa 66 was Spoils of War that the World Government specifically requested, but Sengoku directly ordered to sink it into the Sea, which was a bit strange.
"Admiral Sengoku, sinking Germa 66's War Castle completely into the Sea, wouldn't that be a bit..."
Issho hesitated slightly.
"Don't worry, Issho. I know your concerns, but don't worry. Germa's War Castle is full of Artificial Soldier created by Vinsmoke Judge using Technology. They cannot be called People, they are just emotionless Fighting Machine."
Hearing Sengoku's Words, Fujitora also nodded, indicating no problem.
Soon some details of the Battle Plan were also supplemented. As for Garp's whereabouts, everyone tacitly didn't ask. After all, in this War, Sengoku hadn't mentioned Garp, which could only mean that Garp had a Mission far more important than fighting Kaido, an even more important Mission.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 435 War Begins
Time passed by little by little.
The undercurrent that had been detected was surging beneath the calm Sea Surface.
Late Night.
Not a cloud in the sky, the full moon hung high.
Inside the Germa's War Castle, lights were bright, and searchlights constantly scanned the surroundings for possible Enemy.
On Germa's War Fortress, countless Cannons were set up, interspersed with a large number of Coastal Defense Cannon.
Firepower sufficient to make ordinary Pirate Crew feel Despair, as if Germa was showing off its Muscle to the outside world.
But such a large amount of Firepower coupled with Germa 66's feeling of being on edge, only conveyed one message—outwardly strong but inwardly weak!
Obviously, neither the Navy nor the Beasts Pirates were ordinary Small fry. The former was the undisputed overlord Force of this Sea, and the latter was a Powerful Figure dominating the New World. Neither side was something that Germa 66, an Armed Group that had failed to dominate even the North Blue, could contend with.
At this moment, on the Sea Surface in the distance, huge black Figures slowly appeared.
The moment the silhouette of the black Figures appeared, the lookouts on Germa War Castle, where the Alert level was raised to the highest, quickly noticed the movement in the distance.
Beams of searchlight Light pierced the Dark Night, casting towards the black Figures in the distance.
Under the illumination of the searchlights and moonlight, these Germa Soldiers carefully identified them.
Those huge black Figures were huge Ships!
And hanging on the Ships was the Banner of the Beasts Pirates.
Along with the piercing Alarm sounding in the sky above the War Castle composed of giant Snail, Judge, wearing a special Combat Suit, also had an ugly Complexion.
He really didn't expect Kaido, that Madman, to actually attack Germa. Did he not know that the Navy was waiting on the sidelines to reap the benefits?
"Kaido, that Weapon, is not only a Madman! But also an idiot." Judge cursed bitterly.
Regarding Judge's anger, Nicholas said indifferently, "Is it possible that Germa 66, which you are so proud of, is not considered a tricky Opponent in Kaido's eyes? He might even be confident that after solving you, the Strength of the Beasts Pirates will not be greatly affected when facing the Navy."
Nicholas's Words were like a basin of Cold Water directly poured on Judge's head. Although Nicholas's Words were cruel, thinking about it carefully, it seemed to be the Principle.
Before, whether it was the Navy or the Beasts Pirates' Attack, it was more of a probing Attack, testing the Vinsmoke Family's Technology.
Otherwise, with Kaido's Strength, they would not have been able to wait for Nicholas's arrival at all.
"Quickly confirm the number of enemy Ships and the Position of the Flagship!" "Prepare to Bombardment!" "Wind speed normal! Humidity normal! Target locked!"
Watching the Beasts Pirates' Fleet gradually approach from a distance, the Germa Soldiers on the War Castle showed no Fear. Instead, they quickly responded according to the instincts already ingrained in their Gene.
When both sides entered each other's range, the pre-prepared Cannon Fire could not only allow one's own side to gain the initiative in the War, but also effectively inflict heavy casualties on the Enemy and demoralize the Opponent.
On the high Wall of the War Castle, Judge, with his three Sons, stared at the Ships appearing in the distance. As for Sanji, Judge arranged for him to stay with Sora and Reiju Vinsmoke. Obviously, Nicholas's Words made him realize Sanji's importance to the Vinsmoke Family.
Judge's Line of Sight swept across one Pirate Ship after another, finally stopping on one of the Pirate Ships.
The scale of that Pirate Ship was larger than the surrounding Pirate Ships, and the most important thing was the three tall Figures standing on the Ship's Bow.
Without a doubt, with Kaido's appearance, this time Germa would obviously not be as lucky as before.
"Kaido of the Beasts, huh? But... the Vinsmoke Family is not a pushover for everyone!"
Judge said, coming to a Gun Platform with a style completely different from the Cannons next to it. With a series of operations, the sight on the display instrument next to the Gun Platform directly aimed at the Position of the Pirate Ship where Kaido was.
Seeing Judge's Action, a strange look flashed in Nicholas's eyes, who was hidden in the dark.
Even with Technology assistance, shooting at this Distance is meaningless, not to mention that the Enemy is Kaido, a Monster whose Physical Prowess is terrifying.
Moreover, even if the Enemy was not a Monster like Kaido, anyone with a bit of Strength would be able to avoid the Attack 100% at this ultra-long Distance, relying on sufficient Reaction Space and Time.
Bang—! Judge pressed the button, accompanied by a strange charging sound.
The Ammunition ejected from the Cannon bore, like a Light, pierced the Dark Night and went straight into the distance.
"Although the Speed of the Shell is very fast, firing at me from such a long Distance without Armament Haki coverage is too much of a contempt for People, right!?"
Facing the Attack rushing towards him, Kaido sneered.
Although the Speed of the Shell was very fast, even several times faster than ordinary Cannon Fire, with the assistance of Observation Haki, he could easily see the Trajectory of the Shell coming over, and even had spare Time to evaluate this Attack.
Then, the Shell approached. Kaido directly stretched out his Right Hand, without even Armament Haki wrapped around his Hand, and directly grabbed the incoming Shell.
Boom—! Along with a loud noise, the fiercely incoming Shell was caught by Kaido with one Hand.
"It seems that apart from Artificial Soldier, Germa's Technology is nothing more than this." After casually throwing the Shell that had been deformed in his Hand on the ground, a look of disdain appeared on Kaido's Face.
As both sides entered each other's range, fierce Cannon Fire began between them.
"Brother Kaido, I'll go take care of those guys..." King looked at the Battlefield filled with Cannon Fire and said to Kaido.
Then, the moment he transformed into a Pterodactyl and took off, a Laser as thick as a Finger crossed tens of thousands of meters of Distance and shot towards his Forehead.
Facing the sudden Attack, King tilted his head to dodge, then looked in the direction of the Laser and saw the dense Navy Battleship appearing on the Sea Surface in the distance.
"Brother Kaido, the Navy guys have arrived!" King waved his Wings and said to Kaido.
"I see them, wu luo luo luo luo, what a grand scene!" Through the Sea between the two sides, Kaido could clearly see Sengoku and others standing on the Navy Flagship, as well as the four Seven Warlords of the Sea scattered on the surrounding Warship.
"Sir Crocodile!" "Sea Rogue Doflamingo!" "Tyrant Bartholomew Kuma!" "Great Swordsman Hawkeye Mihawk!" "Seven Warlords of the Sea... have they all been dispatched?"
Many People in the Beasts Pirates focused their Gaze on the four Figures on the Navy Warship. For them, the Navy's high-end combat power was originally resisted by Boss Kaido and Officer King and others.
But now the Navy suddenly has four Royal Shichibukai, world-renowned Powerful Figures.
Then doesn't that mean that in the Battle, they are very likely to be Slaughtered by those Powerful Figures?
"Fufufufufu~ This is really interesting." Squatting on the huge Cannon barrel at the Ship's Bow of the Warship, Doflamingo looked at the situation on the Battlefield and sneered.
Crocodile leaned against the Mast, looking aloof and indifferent.
Hawkeye carried his Sword behind him, arms crossed, glanced expressionlessly at the Beasts Pirates, and then silently withdrew his Gaze.
The Opponent had no Swordsmanship masters to pique his Interest. After all, what difficulty is there in cutting down a bunch of thick-skinned Zoan Type?
Bear, on the other hand, was holding a Book and gazing at Germa 66's War Castle in the distance, not knowing what he was thinking.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 436 Lord Kaido is Invincible!
"Is that all?"
Seeing Judge confidently present Germa's Technological Weapon, only for it to be caught by Lord Kaido with a single hand, without even using Armament Haki, Nicholas couldn't help but feel disappointed.
The gap between people is truly like a chasm. If it were a Weapon developed by Vegapunk, Lord Kaido wouldn't dare to deal with it so carelessly, right?
Judge's complexion was also somewhat unsightly. After all, in his original estimation, this strike, even if it couldn't Severely Wounded Lord Kaido, should at least injure him and destroy one of the enemy's warships.
But it was blocked by Lord Kaido with a single hand just like that.
And those Navy guys have arrived too.
However, the only fortunate thing is that Germa and the Navy are separated by the Beasts Pirates. If Germa were sandwiched between the Beasts Pirates and the Navy Fleet, Judge felt he might directly surrender. After all, maybe surrendering could halve the losses.
Just as Judge was lost in thought, the corner of his eye suddenly caught Nicholas slowly walking to the Castle Wall. Then, in his palm, a Long Sword radiating Lightning and emitting a chilling Aura slowly appeared.
With the Long Sword in hand, Nicholas directly gripped the Sword Hilt with both hands, raised his arm, and placed the Blade Back of the Long Sword against his Shoulder, assuming a starting stance filled with Dangerous Aura.
"This is…?"
Watching Nicholas's Action, Judge fell into contemplation.
…
"Hmm?"
The Dangerous Aura emanating from the Germa War Castle also attracted the attention of the Beasts Pirates who were closest. The Beasts Pirates members, who had been closely monitoring Germa's movements, suddenly felt their hair stand on end.
Obviously, the Animal instinct given to them by the Zoan Type made them aware of the approaching danger.
"How scary, there seems to be a very dangerous Weapon over at Germa's side."
Kizaru put his hands in his pockets, a pair of brown Sunglasses blocking his Eyes, making it impossible to see the Emotion in them.
The Seven Warlords of the Sea on other warships also looked towards Germa with strange expressions.
Originally, in their view, the two sides in this War were the Navy and the Beasts Pirates. As for Germa 66, they were just a role that could be dealt with casually. But unexpectedly, Germa's side also seemed to be not simple.
"Fufufufu, Sengoku, did you guess Germa's Action?"
Doflamingo squatted on the cannon barrel at the Ship's Bow, his Gaze directed towards Sengoku, who was standing on the Deck of the Navy Flagship. Others might not know who that Weapon in Germa was, but he knew it clearly.
"Sword Intent, huh…"
Hawkeye looked at the Sword Intent that was constantly gathering on the Germa War Castle side, his brow slightly raised. At the same time, his Chest faintly ached, and sensing something, he subconsciously used Observation Haki.
"Lord Kaido, that move?"
Sensing the constantly accumulating Aura, King said to Lord Kaido with a solemn expression.
"Wororororo, that Weapon has come too, this is getting really interesting!"
Faced with this sudden situation, Lord Kaido not only didn't have any worries, but instead became even more excited.
"It's coming."
Just then, a faint rustling Sound came from the Air.
"Hmm?"
The Sound was still far away, but Lord Kaido and King in the Beasts Pirates almost simultaneously captured the Movement.
"What's coming?"
Queen asked curiously, obviously he only knew that there was something terrifying brewing on Germa's side, but he didn't know the specifics.
Sengoku, Akainu, Kizaru and others in the rear of the Beasts Pirates also noticed the Movement coming from Germa's direction.
"No way…"
Vice Admiral Mole turned his head and glanced at the Complexion of the Navy Big Shots around him, then looked at the Reaction of the Seven Warlords of the Sea on the surrounding warships. Then he looked at the huge White Light that suddenly lit up in Germa's direction. In an instant, he guessed a certain possibility, and Sweat Drops immediately slid down his Face.
Looking at the huge White Pillar-shaped Shockwave that suddenly appeared directly in front of the Germa War Castle and flew towards them at high speed, the Pirates of the Beasts Pirates looked shocked.
Boom!
As if to confirm the Pirates of the Beasts Pirates' guess, the huge Shockwave swept across the Sea Surface, directly shaving off a Layer of the Sea Surface.
Judge also stared blankly at Nicholas, who had unleashed the Sword Style that had been accumulating for a long time, unable to speak.
And just then—
Nicholas's Voice slowly sounded in Judge's ears.
"Conqueror's Kingdom."
It could be said that a Conqueror's Kingdom with charge-up and a Conqueror's Kingdom without charge-up are completely different Layers of Attack.
At this time, the Conqueror's Kingdom after Nicholas's charge-up, like a Comet, carried a powerful Shockwave of White Light, and in an instant, it tore through the Grand Line and came towards the Beasts Pirates' Fleet.
The imposing power was obvious, if it hit the Fleet, the damage caused would be difficult to estimate.
Many Members of the Beasts Pirates were panicked in the face of this overwhelming Attack.
Just as most People were in shock, the Pillar-shaped Shockwave swung out by Nicholas swallowed Lord Kaido on the Ship's Bow.
In a Lightning Flash, the Aftershock generated by Nicholas's Conqueror's Kingdom quickly set off raging waves on the Sea Surface. Waves of seawater dozens of meters high slapped towards the Ships beside the Beasts Pirates.
Suddenly, an ear-piercing Sound like Claws scratching a Mirror came from the Comet-like Shockwave.
Soon, when the Residual Power of the Shockwave dissipated, what People saw was Lord Kaido, transformed into an Azure Dragon, coiled up and floating in front of the Ship. It was he who had just used his terrifying Dragon Body to block Nicholas's Attack.
"Boss Kaido!"
"Lord Kaido, awesome!"
"Lord Kaido, invincible!"
On the Ship behind the Giant Dragon, all the Crew members, including the Officers, watched the Giant Dragon stepping on Flame Cloud, majestic and domineering in the Sky, and immediately began to flatter him incessantly.
This Weapon…
His Body is truly terrifying. As expected of a Weapon who has Awakened the Mythical Zoan type. The originally terrifying Physical Prowess, coupled with a Devil Fruit with an extremely high Degree of compatibility, created such a Monster.
However… the reason why Admiral Sengoku didn't arrange his Target was because his Opponent had already been determined?
Corazon, who had changed from his non-mainstream attire and put on a Navy Military Uniform again, looked at Sengoku, who was standing calmly on the Ship's Bow, and silently guessed.
"He even guessed Nicholas's Existence? As expected of the Navy's strategist, Sengoku."
Looking at Sengoku's Complexion, which didn't seem surprised at all by the sudden situation on Germa's side, Doflamingo's Face also became gloomy.
With such a terrifying Weapon protecting him, he might really not have a Opportunity to attack Rosinante.
"Wororororo…"
In front of the Beasts Pirates Flagship, Lord Kaido, transformed into a Giant Dragon, laughed loudly. His majestic and intimidating Eyes directly swept towards Nicholas, who was slowly sheathing his Sword on the Germa War Fortress Castle Wall.
"Conqueror's Kingdom, huh… what a unique Greeting, Nicholas!"
"Phew—"
Nicholas was not affected by Lord Kaido's threatening Gaze at all. He just said to Vinsmoke Ichiji and his two Brothers and Judge, who were already a little dumbfounded, with some Regret, "I thought I could sink several Ships at once, it seems I was thinking too much…"
Hearing Nicholas's Words, Judge was still alright, but Vinsmoke Ichiji and his two Brothers looked at Nicholas with a Monster-like expression.
After all, they had been modified by Judge since birth, and they could be said to be Monsters compared to Ordinary People. And they had always been proud of this, looking down on those Ordinary People, such as their own good-for-nothing Younger Brother.
But at this time, seeing Nicholas and Lord Kaido's way of Greeting, the three of them had fallen into self-doubt.
Although they were very confident in their Exoskeleton, they didn't even care about ordinary Firearms. But just now, standing next to Nicholas, they were very clear that if they were caught in the Sword Intent just now, they would definitely be torn to pieces.
But such a terrifying Attack, the Opponent who could transform into a Giant Dragon actually blocked it with his Body. How unbelievable was this.
When the power of Conqueror's Kingdom slowly dissipated, everyone present turned their Gaze between Nicholas and Lord Kaido's Giant Dragon form.
Even the Navy Fleet stopped advancing, seemingly wanting to wait for the two sides to fight to the death so they could pick up the scraps.
(End of Chapter)