Deep night.
The ruins of Cake Island.
Lava covered the island, and the molten red magma illuminated the dark night.
The smell of sulfur filled the air, and many pirate ships gathered around the island. Charlotte Linlin's children desperately searched the island.
But everything on the island was covered by magma. After searching for most of the day, they only found Katakuri's broken weapon...
What this represented was self-evident...
Many younger siblings who were very close to Katakuri couldn't stop crying.
Rumble!
Charlotte Oven and Daifuku rushed back.
The pirates who had been sent to receive them were all killed by the Marines, leaving no survivors. They had no choice but to return first.
But at this moment...
Oven looked at Cake Island in disbelief:
"How is this possible!!!"
Cake Island was destroyed in just one day, and he didn't sense any familiar aura:
"What happened here!"
As Oven's voice rang out, the remnants of the Charlotte family seemed to have found their backbone and gathered around, speaking in a rush:
"The Marines ambushed Mom!"
"It must have been Sakazuki."
"Brother Katakuri is probably already..."
"And Brother Perospero..."
Seeing Brulee in tears, holding Katakuri's broken trident, Oven's eyes widened in rage:
"Damn it!"
"How could this happen!!!"
"Why didn't you notify us sooner!!!"
Oven's mind flashed back to the Marine fleet they had destroyed earlier. Now it seemed it was no mere coincidence.
If Mom had met with misfortune, the Marines would have already begun their encirclement. The fleet they destroyed was just a probe.
Damn it!
If they had been notified earlier, he would never have come back to die!
The Marines' encirclement had already begun, and breaking through now would be incredibly difficult.
Brulee shook her head in despair:
"No."
"All the Den Den Moshis lost their signal."
"We couldn't get through when we tried to call."
"I thought it was just me at first, but when everyone gathered, we realized it was the same for everyone."
"It must be the Marines' doing."
Oven and Daifuku exchanged glances, their pupils constricting. This was the same as their Den Den Moshis not being able to contact Mom, only able to make calls but no one answering...
Daifuku took a deep breath:
"Never mind that."
"Let's gather our forces first, or we'll all die here."
"We destroyed a Marine encirclement fleet on our way back, but we don't know where the rest have advanced to."
"Don't linger, retreat quickly."
Upon hearing this, the other children responded, gathering their men and boarding ships to evacuate.
Oven and Daifuku stood at the edge of the island, their faces grim.
It was too sudden, everything happened too suddenly. Mom's life or death was unknown, and it was highly likely she was already...
As for Katakuri and the others, there was no need to mention it. The only thing found was a broken weapon, and they must have died at Sakazuki's hands...
The once vast Charlotte Family instantly collapsed.
The two of them had become the strongest in the Big Mom Pirates, but if they had a choice, they truly didn't want to be the leaders...
Oven surveyed the lava-filled island and said in a deep voice:
"What do we do, where do we retreat to?"
Daifuku's face was grim, and he said:
"Suppress the news."
"Find a map."
"Let's first gather the pirates on the surrounding islands as cannon fodder."
"Find an opportunity to break out."
The gap on their return path should have been the easiest to break through, but it was too far. They had flown for several hours without any burdens to return.
If they went back now, not to mention whether there would be Marines intercepting them, with the remaining strength of the Charlotte family and those younger siblings, they couldn't abandon them.
They could only gather some pirates first, use them as cannon fodder, and then find an opportunity...
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Deep night.
New World, New Marineford.
There was no rest in the pirate stronghold, and the Marine headquarters was brightly lit.
However, the atmosphere was completely opposite. Everyone's faces were full of spirit and pride. The only similarity was that they were also evacuating.
In the tall buildings overlooking the island.
Garp stood by the window, arms crossed, quietly watching the busy soldiers on the island.
Sengoku sat on the sofa behind him, his face calm, eating senbei, throwing them into his mouth one by one. The only sound in the silent room was the chewing of food.
After finishing the last senbei and putting it in his mouth, Sengoku's voice rang out:
"Garp..."
Garp, without turning his head, looked at the scenery outside the window:
"Hmm?"
Sengoku chewed on the senbei, lost in thought, and said in a deep voice:
"Be careful tomorrow."
"Sakazuki is acting strange..."
Garp's expression tensed, and he turned around:
"Did you find something?"
Sengoku's face was calm, and he shook his head:
"No..."
"Just a feeling..."
Sengoku had suspected this for years, but after several tests, including the Ohara incident, he found no clues and gradually let go of his suspicion.
But as the Four Emperors of the pirates were wiped out, and Sakazuki's goal was achieved, and he was about to declare war on the World Government, Sengoku realized that something was wrong.
He was too perfect, like a machine that never stopped.
He was out of place with everyone in this world...
Looking back at Sakazuki's past, he joined the Marines at the age of twelve, from the North Blue, to the Grand Line, to the New World, without a moment's rest.
He was either wiping out pirates or on his way to wipe out pirates.
He couldn't do it, Garp couldn't do it, Zeff couldn't do it, and Borsalino and Kuzan couldn't do it like Sakazuki...
Fighting Gol D. Roger to the death, fighting Whitebeard to the death, ending the Great Pirate Era, wiping out the Four Emperors, and now about to declare war on the World Government.
As if carrying some kind of mission, he was here to cleanse the sins of this world.
But this was also the reason for Sengoku's unease. If this were some mythical story, what roles would they play in it?
This was a battle that concerned the fate of the world.
What would be the final outcome, and what was Sakazuki's true purpose...
These factors combined made Sengoku, with his Buddha-like wisdom,'s mind confused, not knowing what tomorrow would bring, but one thing was certain: many people would die.
Perhaps even they themselves...
War is not child's play, let alone a struggle for the ownership of the world...
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Meanwhile.
The top floor of Marineford's fortress.
Sakazuki stood by the parapet, looking at the busy island:
"How much longer until the full evacuation is complete?"
Carole stood beside him and said:
"We will be clear before five tomorrow morning."
Sakazuki nodded slightly:
"Have all the messages been delivered?"
Carole said:
"Marine bases on both sides of the Red Line have begun to withdraw inland."
"We have warned some surrounding countries to prepare for typhoons and tsunamis and to prepare for disaster relief."
"Egghead Island has also ascended as a whole and is heading deep into the New World. All Seraphim have been moved to Headquarters."
Her voice paused slightly, and she took a deep breath:
"Barrett and Enel are in position."
Looking at the world covered in endless darkness, Sakazuki lowered his hand, placed it on the parapet of the fortress, and smiled, his tone somewhat relieved:
"Very good..."
"Very good..."
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Early morning.
New World, the seas of Whole Cake Island.
Oven and Daifuku found the latest map and, looking at the Marine's deployment, chose a weak point in the defense line and led the gathered pirates, a total of dozens of ships, to set off.
But they hadn't gone far when they saw a frantically flapping Zoan-type Devil Fruit user.
Oven and Daifuku had a bad feeling about this. They quickly activated their Devil Fruit abilities and shot up into the sky, pulling it down.
Boom!
It crashed onto the deck.
The user with a hawk's head and wings, dizzy and not yet awake, was grabbed by Oven's large hand:
"Where are you from?"
"What's the situation now?"
The loss of communication had made them blind, and they were eager to know the information from the outside.
The hawk-headed user was about to curse when he saw Oven's face clearly. He immediately stopped speaking, recognized him, and said tremblingly with some fear:
"Lord... Lord Oven!"
"I'm Kaido's subordinate!"
Oven threw him to the ground and said sternly:
"I didn't ask whose subordinate you are!"
"I want to know the situation outside!"
"Speak quickly!"
The hawk-headed user then realized and said in a panic:
"It's over outside, everything is over."
"Wano Country has been destroyed, nothing is left."
"The Marines have started their attack, there are Marines everywhere. I tried three directions, and they were all blocked by the Marines, and now, not far behind us, there are... Marines!!!!"
Upon hearing this, Oven's pupils contracted, and he rushed to the railing, looking at the faint black dots appearing in the distance. He couldn't help but grit his teeth:
"Damn it!!!"
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New World, Encirclement Fleet.
The areas around Whole Cake Island and Wano Country were the most dangerous, so they naturally needed to be attacked.
Zephyr went to Wano Country, while on Whole Cake Island, Doberman chose this location first, snatching this most dangerous position.
The Totto Land was centered around Whole Cake Island, with densely packed islands nearby, not too far apart.
The Marine warships were at full speed, devouring the pirates' living territory at a visible rate, compressing their chances of survival.
On a fleet advancing at full speed.
Doberman stood on the deck at the bow of the central warship, his gaze following the direction of the bird-person, faintly seeing a large number of pirate ships. A sinister smile flashed across his lips:
"What a big catch..."
Whether he could defeat them was not within his consideration. If he couldn't, the fleets that followed would be able to.
His mission was to intercept, to intercept and hold them here...
He took out the walkie-talkie at his waist, pressed it, and a faint static sound rang out. Doberman's voice echoed through the fleet:
"All hands, enter combat status."
"Target: the sea area ahead."
"All warships, full speed ahead."
"Bite these pirates!"
Replies of "Roger" came back one after another:
"Roger."
"Roger."
"Roger..."
All the warships began to accelerate, constantly vying with each other, as if competing to be the first to reach the battlefield.
Doberman stood on the central warship, took out his binoculars, and looked at the leader of the massive pirate fleet, his expression sinking:
"Charlotte Oven, Charlotte Daifuku..."
To be honest, he didn't have the strength to defeat these two, but if he didn't win, he wouldn't be able to stop them.
Doberman did not hesitate and turned to enter his room, opened a locked drawer, and took out one, two, three...
A total of six cylindrical objects containing purple liquid, which were explosive rocks.
These were originally for emergencies, but now it seemed they had come in handy.
Doberman unlocked all these explosive rocks and attached them to his uniform on his back, covered by his 'Justice' cape so that no trace could be seen. He turned and walked out.
Suddenly thinking of something, he stopped. The room was silent for a few seconds.
Doberman turned back, picked up the Den Den Moshis on the table, and dialed. After three seconds, the Den Den Moshis were connected...
Ghost Spider's voice came from the other end:
"What is it, Doberman?"
Doberman's lips curled into a smile:
"Ghost Spider."
Ghost Spider's voice came with some confusion:
"Hmm?"
But he vaguely felt that Doberman was not right, and had a bad premonition.
Doberman looked out the window at the magnificent sea and smiled...
This bitter life had reached its end, and he only had two or three close friends...
However...
It was enough...
He was already extremely fortunate...
Doberman looked down at the Den Den Moshis and said:
"After the war is won."
"Remember to carve me a monument and throw it into the seas of Whole Cake Island."
He paused and added:
"Use the best stone."
The Den Den Moshis in his hand tightened, as if mimicking Ghost Spider on the other end:
"Doberman! Dob..."
*Click—*
Doberman closed the Den Den Moshis, turned it off, and placed it on the table.
Looking at his reflection in the glass, he tidied his uniform one last time and walked out, his hand on his waist sword...
Oven and Daifuku on the other side also did not escape.
They commanded the pirates to charge forward. It wasn't that they didn't want to run, but they couldn't. The Marine warships were too fast, visibly growing larger...
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Marine Fleet Center.
Doberman stood on the deck at the bow of the ship, watching the two sides get closer and closer. The figures of Charlotte Oven and Daifuku on the opposite side could already be seen in outline.
He drew his long sword from his waist with his right hand.
*Buzz—*
Haki was attached.
He picked up the walkie-talkie with his left hand and pressed it. Doberman's voice rang out across all the warships:
"Everyone!"
"Do you see the pirates ahead!"
"They are the remnants of the Charlotte family! They are the last struggle of the pirates!"
"The Yonko are dead!!!"
"Eight hundred years of suffering will end in our hands."
"There should be no place for dirty pirates to hide in this beautiful sea!!!"
"For this world!"
"Give your lives!"
"In the name of Justice!!!"
"Wield the swords and spears in our hands! Fight!!!"
"Until we sleep on the battlefield!!!"
Doberman took a deep breath and roared, his voice echoing through heaven and earth:
"Sound the trumpets!!!"
"Charge!!!!!!!
As his voice fell,
The urgent alarm of the Marines sounded almost simultaneously on all warships!
*Buzz—Un—Buzz—Un—*
Like the sound of death's summons, it spread through the air to the ears of the pirates. They all looked in fear at the warships playing the alarm, showing no signs of slowing down, as if they were going to ram their ships!
Charlotte Oven and Daifuku also looked shocked and cursed:
"Madmen!"
The two of them stood up and activated their abilities, charging towards the fleet, thinking of a way to break through.
Otherwise, if these warships really sank their ships, they would be dead no matter what...
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Fleet Center.
Doberman looked at the two figures flying towards him, a sinister smile on his lips:
"Can't wait any longer?"
"What foolish pirates..."
He stomped his foot and shot up into the sky!
His arms were coated with Haki, and he tightly gripped the hilt of his sword, unleashing a strike at the fiery red figure and the blue steam demon!
*Screech—*
Charlotte Oven's Heatwave Fist was directly torn apart.
The giant steam demon was also cut in half, but it instantly regenerated and reformed.
Doberman did not stop. He shot out his long sword, coated with Haki, piercing the steam demon again. He himself turned into an afterimage, charging towards Oven.
*Hiss—*
The sound of flesh being cooked rang out.
Charlotte Oven was about to punch him, but just before their fists collided, Doberman suddenly changed his move, his entire body coated with Haki, and he tightly grabbed Charlotte Oven's arm.
Even though his palm was instantly scalded...
The six explosive rocks hidden under the Justice cape shattered their glass...
Doberman tightly gripped Charlotte Oven's wrist. The searing pain of his flesh being cooked alive made him unable to think. At the last moment...
He dragged Charlotte Oven towards Charlotte Daifuku.
.......
.......
.......
*Boom—!!!*
In the sky, it was as if a second sun had risen.
Charlotte Oven and Daifuku never expected to be tricked into a mutual destruction right from the start...
Just as they had said before...
Madmen...
The surging shockwaves swept away, separating the pirate and Marine fleets.
But this was only temporary. The scorching, violent airflow, mixed with giant waves, pushed both fleets away.
After several minutes, before the sea calmed down and the ships stabilized.
The ear-piercing alarm sounded again in the ears of these pirates. The massive fleet, relying on the powerful momentum of the warships themselves, forcefully broke through the giant waves and attacked.
*Whoosh whoosh whoosh—*
Cannonballs rained down like a downpour.
The massive pirate fleet instantly collapsed and scattered in all directions.
The warships that followed closely behind honked their horns and chased after them, targeting those pirates...
*Boom!*
*Boom!*
*Boom!*
Warship after warship directly rammed into pirate ships.
Countless soldiers raised their swords and spears, their eyes scarlet, leaped from the deck, and jumped onto the broken pirate ships:
"Kill!!!!"