Boom!
Crack—!
Boom boom boom! Boom!!!
Clang!
Hiss—!
Boom boom boom boom boom.....
The sounds of battle echoed without end. With his chest pierced, Rocks grew increasingly agitated, gradually falling into a disadvantage against the five attackers.
Meanwhile, the island became increasingly hot. Everyone finally noticed something was wrong. The temperature had risen too quickly, increasing by several dozen degrees in mere moments, making it feel like a furnace.
“What is this?!”
On another part of the coast, the naval officers also noticed the abnormally rapid temperature increase. As they wondered about the cause, Sakazuki’s expression suddenly changed, and he murmured,
“This feeling!…”
“All hands! Organize boarding immediately!”
“Stay away from this island!”
“Quick!!!”
As if sensing something, Sakazuki’s face was filled with shock. His expression drastically changing, he shouted!
The soldiers on the coast were bewildered by Sakazuki’s outburst, most remaining frozen in place. Only the soldiers on Sakazuki’s ship quickly boarded without question.
“All hands, organize boarding immediately!”
“All hands, organize boarding immediately!”
“All hands, immediat….”
After a moment of stunned silence, the other officers quickly issued orders. Following the commands of each officer, everyone finally realized the urgency of the situation and quickly organized to board their ships.
Once the officers had finished giving their orders, they all looked at Sakazuki, whose face was a mask of shock.
“What is it, Sakazuki?” Vice Admiral Momousagi asked, voicing everyone’s confusion.
“It’s the smell of magma.”
“There’s no mistake!”
“It’s coming from the center of the island.”
Sakazuki said with a grim expression.
“The scent is rising too quickly.”
“I fear there is a massive underwater volcano beneath this island.”
“It’s about to erupt.”
“Given the speed and concentration of this magma scent,”
“The eruption will destroy this island in an extremely short time, and also cause tsunamis and hurricanes.”
“Vice Admiral Momousagi, can you contact Fleet Admiral Sengoku?”
“We must evacuate.”
With each explanation, Sakazuki’s face grew darker, and the others’ expressions became more somber.
“Quickly organize boarding. I will contact him now.” Vice Admiral Momousagi said with a greatly changed expression. The other officers also quickly moved to organize the boarding.
“Bru-bru, bru-bru.”
Sengoku, guarding the perimeter, heard the Den Den Mushi in his pocket ring and answered it.
“Fleet Admiral Sengoku, is Kong there?”
“Momousagi, what is it?”
Unable to reach Kong, Momousagi quickly dialed Sengoku’s Den Den Mushi. Fortunately, it connected. Sengoku, seeing Momousagi’s anxious expression mimicked vividly by the Den Den Mushi, grew serious and asked,
“The abnormal temperature of this island is caused by magma.”
“There is likely a massive underwater volcano beneath the island.”
“It’s about to erupt.”
“The eruption will destroy the entire island in an extremely short time!”
“Understood, I got it!” Sengoku, hearing Momousagi’s words, was inwardly shaken. He then regained his composure, replied to Momousagi, and rushed towards the battling group.
Clang!
Clang!
Clang!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!....
The sounds of clashing metal and continuous explosions filled the air.
“Buddha Shockwave!”
Sengoku transformed into a hundred-meter-tall golden Buddha and, seizing an opportunity, swung with all his might. A colossal golden shockwave flew towards Rocks.
Clang!
Rocks, unable to dodge in time, stomped forward and punched the shockwave, being pushed back continuously.
Boom!
The shockwave exploded! Immediately after, Roger, blade in hand, closed the distance. Rocks’ arms were wrapped in Conqueror’s Haki; one hand resisted, while the other punched towards Roger.
Clang!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!....
“Sengoku, is something wrong?”
Sengoku took the opportunity to approach the group. Kong’s slightly weary voice sounded as he relayed what Momousagi had just said.
“This….”
The faces of the group turned grim. Whether to retreat or fight to the death was a difficult choice. However, after a moment, the Five Elders, blades in hand, made their decision.
“Notify Roger.”
“Then go and get Roger’s men.”
“Together, we will drive Rocks into the deep pit of the palace.”
“The source of the abnormal temperature is there.”
“And then.”
“Detonate—it!”