Lord of the Stars of the Grand Line

The battle at Marineford failed to defeat Doflamingo, but on this trip to the New World, Law believes that Luo Feng will definitely help him fulfill his long-cherished wish and completely resolve this thorn in his side!

From that day on, the Godfall Pirates disappeared from public view once again.

Instead of returning to the sea, they drifted in the sky, sailing towards the new world.

"The casualties this time are too heavy. That bastard is really ruthless!"

The sea below has gradually returned to calm, and the smoke from the previous battle has been soothed by the ever-blowing sea breeze.

About eighty nautical miles from the original naval headquarters, there are more than ten huge naval warships stationed here.

Sengoku, Garp, and the three admirals, along with all the other high-ranking naval officers, were present.

Although Luo Feng tricked them and they failed to block the attack, an attack of that level was unlikely to kill strong individuals like them directly.

At the last moment, Sengoku and the others realized Luo Feng's plan and went to protect some important naval figures, leading them to escape from the center of the explosion.

At that point, the Navy was clearly powerless to reverse the situation; they couldn't even save the people, let alone the headquarters, so they had no choice but to give up.

At this moment, Sengoku had already retracted his Buddha form. Half-naked, he stood on a warship with a face full of resentment, looking at his men, who were now barely alive and in a miserable state. He was so angry that he almost exploded, constantly cursing Luo Feng for his ruthless actions!

Human nature is like this. Even the strategist of the Warring States period had his moments of 'going mad'. At this moment, he was clearly overwhelmed by hatred and had lost his rationality, only knowing to blame Luo Feng and the others.

Little did they know that they were the ones who first harbored murderous intent towards Luo Feng and the others, and their current predicament was simply retribution.

The naval casualties were extremely heavy; even a rough estimate suggests that only a few thousand people were lost on more than ten massive warships.

Compared to the pre-war 100,000 marines, the number has shrunk considerably!

Although some elite vice admirals had already led some naval forces to escape in other locations, no matter how you calculate it, the naval losses were staggering.

"Stop talking, Sengoku, let's retreat first."

"I also bear responsibility for failing to save my colleagues, alas..."

Just then, Garp stepped forward, patted Sengoku on the shoulder, and sighed heavily.

What happened not long ago was truly heartbreaking for them.

Even at the very end, on the verge of death, those marines who couldn't escape the scene still looked at them, the top combatants, with hopeful eyes, firmly believing that they could withstand Luo Feng's attack and not thinking they would die.

But reality is always cruel; at that point, even someone as powerful as them could only manage to save a portion of the 'important figures' to the Navy and the World Government.

The remaining marines could only watch helplessly as those hopeful expressions were frozen in time and turned to ashes!

"go!"

"Sakazuki, contact Squirrel, Oni Spider, and Doberman. Tell them to get back to Mary Geoise as fast as possible!"

"Garp, contact Momousagi and Chaton, and have them take some people to meet up with Momonga and the others."

"We absolutely cannot allow any more trouble to occur!..."

Chapter 232 Supernovas: Sorry, we're not worthy!

After a long while, Zhan Guo finally regained his senses and remembered that as the marshal, he needed to coordinate the entire force and clean up the mess. He could not continue to be so incompetent and furious.

Then, he began to give orders to Akainu and Garp.

Momonga, Onigumo, and Doberman are all elite vice admirals in the Navy, possessing formidable strength.

Before the great battle ended, they each led a group of people to withdraw from the Marineford battlefield first, and were not greatly affected.

However, the shockwave from Luo Feng's final attack was too immense, causing significant turbulence in the surrounding seas and scattering the entire naval formation, which is now scattered in different directions.

Not long ago, after Sengoku and his men withdrew, the various navies re-established contact using Den Den Mushi (snail communication devices) and determined their respective locations.

Then, under Sengoku's orders, the remaining naval fleets, each led by an elite vice admiral, were converging in one direction, preparing to regroup and return to Mary Geoise together.

There's no way around it. After experiencing so many changes, the navy, from the admirals and generals down to the ordinary marines, is now like a flock of frightened birds, fearing that they might encounter some more unexpected events on the way back!

If a powerful pirate crew, revolutionary army, or other force hostile to the Navy were to suddenly appear and ambush them, delivering a fatal blow to the remaining Navy forces, then the joke would be far too serious!

It's no wonder that the Warring States period was cautious; such things had happened before.

Especially in a major war of the scale of Marineford, which the whole world knows, if news of the navy's defeat and the destruction of its headquarters were to spread, the variables that Sengoku was worried about could very likely occur!

After all, with their headquarters destroyed, the Navy had nowhere else to go except Mary Geoise. They also needed to return there as soon as possible to report to the Five Elders, the Celestial Dragons, and others to discuss the next steps.

Even at full speed, it would take several days to travel from Marineford to Mary Geoise.

During this period, it is easy for those with ulterior motives to guess their return route, and they also have enough time to ambush them on their way home!

Therefore, during the Warring States period, a group of elite generals gathered all their forces before returning together.

Furthermore, they also made thorough preparations to have even more powerful reserve generals, such as Momousagi and Chaton, come to provide support!

Although the Navy claimed to have assembled all its elite forces for the Marineford War, this was not actually the case; it would be more accurate to say that it mobilized most of its forces.

High-level combatants like Momousagi and Chaton, who are almost at the level of Admirals, have more secretive missions or need to be stationed in important locations in the New World, making it difficult for them to leave for long periods of time, and therefore did not participate in the Marineford War.

Their strength is beyond doubt, and with them gathering to escort the fleet led by the elite lieutenant general, the situation will undoubtedly be much more reliable.

As for Sengoku and other high-ranking naval officers, they were unable to act together with Momonga and the others.

They need to return to Mary Geoise at top speed to discuss the major changes that will occur at sea with the Five Elders and the Celestial Dragons!

Therefore, they had to leave first and didn't have time to help the flying squirrel and the others reorganize their subordinates.

And naturally, they don't need anyone to protect them. Marshal Sengoku, Hero Garp, Strategist Tsuru, and the three powerful admirals are all in this group. Even the Four Emperors would be terrified of them. How could any fool dare to attack them?

Well… okay, of course there's a very small chance that someone like Jack the Shipping Magnatee, with a stubborn head, might appear…

After all, this guy has even more guts than his boss Kaido; he's incredibly stubborn. There's probably not just one person like him on this sea...

"Yes, Marshal."

"I'll go make the contact right away. You should go now, Sengoku. Those fools living in Mary Geoise are still waiting for news from us."

Akainu accepted the order and went to contact Momonga and the others, while Garp nodded solemnly, though his words were somewhat hesitant to respond...

"Watch your words, Garp!"

Sensing the strange looks from those around him, Sengoku broke out in a cold sweat and shouted loudly.

"Ah? These are things that can't be said? I've forgotten again. I take it back, I take it back."

It's here! Garp's ability, the 'Retract Fruit'!

　As the two old men joked around, the heavy atmosphere on the ship was somewhat diluted.

Then, Sengoku solemnly ordered loudly, "Destination: Mary Geoise, set sail!"

Although the navy suffered heavy casualties, even disregarding the pre- and post-war ratios, the remaining personnel, in terms of sheer numbers, were extremely numerous, larger than any pirate fleet. Most pirate crews on this sea would have to retreat upon seeing them.

At least here, no one dared to block their way, so Zhan Guo and the other high-ranking officials boarded the lead ship and sped away with peace of mind.

The remaining dozen or so naval warships, carrying thousands of marines, set sail in a grand procession toward the direction of Momonga and his crew, heading to rendezvous with them.

Meanwhile, in the Sabaody Archipelago, the large screen had long been turned off, and the terrifying live broadcast had finally come to an end.

Although the live stream ended, the crowd only increased, and the place remained incredibly lively. Countless people who had just arrived and hadn't had a chance to watch the live stream were listening to others' wonderful performances.

"Worth it, so much worth it! I'm so glad I didn't leave with those idiots and witnessed the final battle!"

"Yeah, those people were so stupid. Just to grab the headlines, they rushed off after seeing Whitebeard die in battle..."

"Hahaha, if they knew what happened next, they'd probably regret it to the core!"

"Huh? Stealing the headlines?!"

"Quickly, get back to the news agency! We can't let someone else get there first!"

This is a conversation that circulated in a group of journalists. It's a typical case of fools laughing at each other (for money), all mocking their colleagues who left early, but they themselves haven't realized what's going on.

The room fell silent after someone mentioned "stealing the headline," and then everyone realized what was happening...

Unfortunately, the discussion has gone too far. Everyone is so engrossed in this big battle that they've completely forgotten their 'professional ethics'.

After a brief silence, the reporters scattered like birds and beasts, all pushing their way out of the crowd. The harmonious discussion that had just taken place was gone, and they began to curse and swear, afraid of being a step behind others in getting back to release their reports!

The reporters left, leaving only a group of indifferent civilians. Meanwhile, the pirates behind them began to retreat step by step.

"This trip back from the New World was really worth it, hahaha, I witnessed such a great battle!"

"It seems our strength is still insufficient. Let's train for a while longer before returning to the New World, Kira. What do you think?"

Chapter 233 The Biggest Winner at the Top

Kidd, with his red hair, was laughing loudly as he asked his brother beside him.

Although he was smiling, the cold sweat on his face had increased significantly. It was clear that even the usually arrogant man was not calm after witnessing the power of Luo Feng's attack firsthand.

"This is one of the few correct decisions you've made, Kidd."

Kira, who is usually taciturn, particularly agreed with Kid's decision this time. Although his face was hidden under a mask and his expression could not be seen, he was probably just like everyone else and could not remain indifferent.

Upon hearing this, Kidd glared at Kira, then fell silent and led his men toward the port, intending to leave the area.

Luo Feng's attack on the Navy Headquarters had an undoubtedly huge impact.

These incredibly arrogant new generation pirates, barely out of the gates and just beginning to make a name for themselves, dared to challenge the emperors of the seas, with Kid being a prime example.

But after this incident, they all came to realize the reality and deeply felt the gap between themselves and the Four Emperors...

Compared to Luo Feng, who was also incredibly young and just beginning to make a name for himself, they were far inferior. How could they possibly fight against the Four Emperors who could go toe-to-toe with Luo Feng?

Moreover, those were the four emperors who had fallen from their peak and were now old. Apart from Whitebeard, all the other emperors of the New World were at their prime age, around 080% of their physical condition!

He's even more terrifying than Whitebeard!

As a result, the new generation of pirates all began to restrain themselves. Even Kid, the most representative of them, rarely adopted this attitude, postponing his challenge to the Four Emperors indefinitely and going to train first to increase his strength. Not to mention the others.

Kidd is just a microcosm of this so-called worst era, representing the current mindset of this group of pirates!

Of course, this only reflects the mindset of these most radical new generation pirates and cannot possibly encompass all pirates on the high seas.

For example, the older generation of pirates, whose careers have gradually come to an end and who are now in their twilight years, all sighed repeatedly, feeling sorry for Whitebeard's death.

Whether they were enemies or friends in life, at least at this moment, they all share this mindset.

It's less about lamenting Whitebeard and more about lamenting their own fate. Feeling the end of the old era and the rise of the new, with their own glory gone, many have already considered retiring.

This is exactly the effect the navy wanted to see!

The Navy went to great lengths to force a war against the Whitebeard Pirates, aiming to end the turmoil of the Great Age of Piracy, deter pirates, and instill greater respect and awe for the Navy, thereby reducing the number of pirates and the chaotic situation at sea.

Unfortunately, the scenario they hoped for only occurred among the older generation of pirates. Moreover, it wasn't because of the Navy's intimidation that they acted this way. Rather, it was because they felt desolate after the fall of their contemporaries and were powerless to fight the great battles to come.