Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

It should be noted that, knowing that the enemy is the most powerful force in the ocean, the navy that accompanied them into the island to fight consisted of the most elite soldiers, and almost every one of them had learned some of the Six Powers of the Navy and Haki.

Even in the monster-infested waters of the "New World," these elite soldiers are a force to be reckoned with.

However, in just a moment, they all fell into a coma under the impact of Shanks' Conqueror's Haki, with only a few Marine Headquarters Rear Admirals remaining conscious.

However, even so, the "Conqueror's Haki" that was as tangible as a landslide and as powerful as an earthquake was always blocked by Aon at a distance of fifty meters in front of him, and the terrifying "Conqueror's Haki" did not affect the Marines who were fighting the "Beasts Pirates" behind Aon in the slightest.

Aside from the increasingly dense black and red lightning produced by the "Clash of Conqueror's Haki," Yann's expression remained completely unchanged, his relaxed demeanor as if he were an indifferent spectator.

Wow... they can actually do that?

At this moment, the members of the "Red-Haired Pirates" who witnessed this scene couldn't help but widen their eyes, their eyes revealing disbelief.

It's worth noting that in the recent battle between "Red-Haired" Shanks and "Beasts" Kaido, even Kaido didn't find it this easy under the impact of Shanks' Conqueror's Haki.

In fact, Kaido of the Beasts bluntly stated that Shanks is now the most domineering man on the sea, acknowledging that Shanks' mastery of Conqueror's Haki far surpasses his own, and has even surpassed many powerful figures including Edward Newgate of Whitebeard.

However, when faced with Shanks' Conqueror's Haki attack, Vice Admiral Yann, who seemed to lack any aura of a strongman, did not seem to feel any pressure at all.

"This guy is indeed a monster."

Many members of the "Red-Haired Pirates" also became serious.

Generally speaking, whether or not one possesses Conqueror's Haki merely indicates whether a person has the "qualification to be a king," and is not absolutely equivalent to strength.

However, a man who can easily control this level of "Conqueror's Haki" is definitely one of the strongest in the ocean.

[Chapter 493: It's up to you now]

Facing the hostile and fearful gazes of many members of the "Red-Haired Pirates," Yann spoke in a gentle and relaxed manner.

"I'm saying, isn't this pointless clash of Conqueror's Haki enough? If this continues, I won't be able to hold on much longer."

However, having already sensed Yann's somewhat unpleasant speaking style, the Red-Haired Pirates naturally did not believe the truth of what he had just said.

By all accounts, Yann did not appear to be struggling at all.

It is understood that the Conqueror's Haki attack is meaningless to Aon, and with Aon's resistance, the Conqueror's Haki attack cannot even have any effect on the Marines who are constantly fighting with the "Beasts Pirates".

Shanks, already somewhat exhausted from a day and night of fighting, simply stopped this pointless activity to avoid putting more strain on himself.

"It's really rare that another person with Conqueror's Haki has appeared among the high-ranking officers of the Navy."

"Red-haired" Shanks said with a somewhat surprised tone.

"You're in the high command of the Navy, you understand the many darknesses of this sea, can you still completely uphold your will?"

A thoughtful look flashed in Yann's eyes, which were hidden behind his glasses, as he gleaned some different information from Shanks' words.

There is indeed a rather strange fact within the Navy: the number of people who possess Conqueror's Haki is extremely small.

Even though "Conqueror's Haki" is said to be a kingly quality that only one in a million can possess, compared to the countless pirates in the "New World" who possess "Conqueror's Haki," the Navy, with its vast number of soldiers, has only a handful of people who possess "Conqueror's Haki."

Aside from Arn, who possesses Conqueror's Haki by imitating the special innate awakening of Conqueror's Haki like Sora and Luminosity, and converting it through spiritual pressure, the only known Conqueror's Haki users are Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Dragon, who has already defected to the Navy.

Does "Conqueror's Haki" require constant adherence to one's own will?

'It seems that Laugh Tale, the final island, truly holds many secrets. Shanks, who once visited it, knows quite a bit.'

Ayan's thoughts raced, and he replied in a tone that was hard to decipher: "What kind of man is one who can't even carry out his own will to the end?"

"Red-haired" Shanks began.

"Is that so? Having been in a high position and witnessed so much darkness, is this still the choice you've always upheld? Has your heart not wavered at all?"

"Pfft~"

Ya'en couldn't help but chuckle as he spoke.

"Such a ridiculous statement, Shanks. Are you trying to recruit me to leave the Navy and join your pirate crew?"

"Red-haired" Shanks paused for a moment, then spoke.

"That's true. Since communication won't work, we'll have to resort to force. If the Navy is unwilling to leave this island and insists on getting involved in this war, then the Red-Haired Pirates will have no choice but to join the fight."

As Shanks finished speaking, the entire Red-Haired Pirates assumed their fighting stances.

For a time, even though the "Red-Haired Pirates" had been fighting for a day and a night, almost everyone in the crew was injured, and some of the officers were even unconscious.

But... this is an entire pirate crew, and according to the latest reports, it is almost a complete "Four Emperors" level top pirate crew on the sea, and even qualified to go toe-to-toe with Marineford, the Marine Headquarters.

"This is terrifying! Is this the top pirate crew on the sea? Their mere presence is incredibly intimidating." Gu

While calmly commenting, Yann slowly released the Soul-Slaying Blade he was holding, letting it fall vertically into the ground.

"Swastika · Senbonzakura Jingyan"

Yaen murmured silently, and the Zanpakuto disappeared into the ground as if it had merged into the water. Then, a vast sea of ​​cherry blossoms rose up behind Yaen, splitting the giant crater in the center of the island in two like a barrier.

On one side is the battleground between the Beasts Pirates and the Navy; on the other side is the Red-Haired Pirates, where an endless sea of ​​cherry blossoms falls.

"Red-haired" Shanks frowned as he looked at the instantly transformed scene, which seemed to have entered a world of cherry blossoms.

"The legendary 'Sakura-Sakura Fruit'? What a strange Devil Fruit ability."

After a pause, Shanks's "Griffin" sword suddenly fell towards Arn, the crimson flying slash flying towards Arn with unparalleled domineering force, as if it wanted to split the entire island in two.

However, at that moment, a graceful figure in a purple cheongsam flashed by and blocked the flying slash that was heading straight for Yaen.

"Fragrant feet!"

"Conqueror's Haki Enveloping!"

"boom!"

Her seemingly fair and beautiful jade foot slammed into the flying slash, and black and red lightning crackled as she kicked it away, completely shattering the flying slash unleashed by "Red Hair" Shanks.

Immediately, the graceful purple figure used the recoil to spin several times in the air before landing steadily beside Yann.

One of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the "Pirate Empress" Boa Hancock.

But at this moment, Hancock's face was full of anger as she looked at "Red-Haired" Shanks and rebuked him.

“What an impudent man, to actually lay a hand on my husband.”

As Boa Hancock finished speaking, several more figures appeared one after another on either side of Yann.

A burly bear with an expressionless face;

Corazon, the "Holy Crying Mantis," wears a black feathered coat and carries a giant scythe.

Enel, the "God of Thor," with his upper body bare and an arrogant demeanor;

A gothic princess-style girl sits on his shoulder, along with the "Great Pirate" Moria who keeps laughing strangely, and the "Great Hero" Tiger who looks somewhat shabby and doesn't seem much different from an ordinary fishman.

Immediately, the expressions of many of the Red-Haired Pirates' officers changed slightly.

Of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, all but Hawkeye Mihawk were present, and they all seemed determined to oppose the Red-Haired Pirates.

It's important to know that each of the Seven Warlords of the Sea is a renowned and powerful figure in the sea. Even if each one is not as strong as Shanks, they are by no means weaker than the officers of the Red-Haired Pirates.

"Then, as agreed, I'll trouble you all to take action."

Yaen spoke, then took a step back with his hands in his pockets.

[Chapter 494. The Group... Annihilated...? (Third Update)]

Immediately, all six Shichibukai except Hancock expressed their dissatisfaction with Yann, as if they would tear Yann to pieces if he continued to order them around like that.

However, despite verbally expressing their dissatisfaction, the Seven Warlords of the Sea acted without the slightest hesitation.

"boom!"

What would it be like if all six Shichibukai went all out?

Almost instantly, the entire "Red-Haired Pirates" were forcibly divided into seven different battlefields.

Petrification, lightning, shadows, water currents, shockwaves, giant scythes...

The officers of the Red-Haired Pirates, who were capable of directly confronting the Beasts Pirates and even had a slight advantage, were almost instantly plunged into a bitter battle.

Seeing this, Shanks turned his gaze away from Yann and was about to help his comrade when the seemingly harmless cherry blossoms that were slowly falling suddenly swept towards Shanks.

"boom!"

The cherry blossoms, which appear fragile and dreamlike, collided and produced a thunderous sound, unleashing a force comparable to the surging of giant waves.

However, Yann turned his gaze to the other side, where he saw "Red Hair" Shanks standing there unharmed, the surging cherry blossom waves failing to create even a scratch.

Immediately, Yann spoke with a hint of helplessness. "Shanks, although I am a peace-loving man, you can't just completely ignore me, can you?"

At this moment, Shanks' expression turned completely serious, and he asked directly, "This time, the Navy's operation actually received the support of six Shichibukai?"

Yann shrugged and replied, "Aren't most pirates like that? It's all about profit. As long as the profit is enough, it's not hard to motivate them."

However, at this moment, Shanks, the "Red-Haired," did not believe a single word that Yann said.

It's hard to imagine how the Navy managed to secretly reach an agreement with the six "Shichibukai" without the knowledge of so many forces in the "New World" waters.

After all, pirates of the "Seven Warlords of the Sea" caliber are not easily manipulated through simple exchanges of benefits.

Fortunately, Hawkeye Mihawk, Shanks' friend, wasn't here, otherwise Shanks would have really questioned his existence.

However, Shanks soon realized that this time he was really in trouble. No wonder the Navy dared to launch a war against both the Beasts Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates at the same time.

In that case, everything makes sense.

This time, the Navy's operation was not just a simple adventure; they genuinely wanted to bury both the Beasts Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates on this island.

At this moment, Shanks, who had fully sensed the impending crisis, turned his gaze and stared at Arn with a sharp and domineering look.

Faced with Shanks's intimidating gaze, Yann couldn't help but take a small step back and speak.

"Hey, Shanks, you're not thinking of killing me, or even taking me hostage, to open an escape route for the Red-Haired Pirates, are you?"

After a pause, as if he had thought of something interesting, Yann said...

"From my personal perspective of loving peace, I don't recommend you do that. If you accidentally exhaust all your remaining escape resources, it could..."

At this point, a smile appeared on Yann's lips as he slowly mouthed a few words to "Red-Haired" Shanks.

"The whole team was wiped out...!"

In an instant, Shanks' pupils contracted.

Even though he hadn't officially fought against Yann yet, "Red-Haired" Shanks had already fully felt how terrifying the man in front of him was.

Will they launch a counterattack against the Navy and join forces with the Beasts Pirates?