Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

However, the cherry blossoms, imbued with "Conqueror's Haki," possess terrifying destructive power.

"Ding Ding Ding!"

At this moment, "Red-Haired" Shanks displayed incredibly exquisite swordsmanship. His "Famous Sword Griffin" was wielded with such precision that it was almost impenetrable. He directly cleaved the cherry blossoms, which were wrapped in "Conqueror's Haki," as they took the opportunity to approach.

By this time, Yann had a general idea of ​​what Shanks' "Dominion of the Overlord" was all about.

Within the range of "Conqueror's Domain", all of Shanks' attacks, whether flying slashes or the invisible impact of "Conqueror's Haki Impact", are imbued with the terrifying destructive power of "Conqueror's Haki Entanglement", and can also exert a considerable suppressive effect on everything within the range of "Conqueror's Domain".

The latter, in particular, only fully understood because of Enel's reaction.

The changes that occurred to Enel were not unintentional, but rather the result of Shanks's deliberate and unintentional collaboration with Beckman.

However, in the end, this only enraged Enel, who was originally just toying with his enemies, making him serious.

"But Shanks is really a troublesome man..."

"Purely speaking, even though I have been deliberately seeking swordsmanship advice from the image of 'Ryujin Jakka' in the spiritual space over the past few years, there is still a considerable gap between me and the top swordsmen in the sea."

"Once 'Red-Haired' Shanks gets close, the difference in swordsmanship might mean I can't last ten breaths. And without using that Zanpakuto, my physique is far inferior to 'Red-Haired' Shanks."

[Chapter 497 Kaido's Relationship with Charlotte Linlin (Third Update)]

As Yann continued to retreat, a large number of cherry blossoms, swirling with "Conqueror's Haki," floated up from behind him, though their quantity was naturally far from the seemingly endless sea of ​​cherry blossoms.

After all, even using "Conqueror's Haki Entanglement" requires spiritual pressure. Even though Aon has converted the newly awakened Zanpakuto that he can no longer use into his own spiritual pressure over the past six years, reaching a massive level of thirty-three cartloads of spiritual pressure, it still cannot withstand the endless squandering of the cherry blossom sea.

Moreover, for now, Yann's task is simply to keep "Red-Haired" Shanks occupied.

after all……

Yann's gaze shifted to the "Red-Haired Pirates" officers, who were becoming increasingly disheveled under the attacks of the six "Shichibukai." He realized that it was "Red-Haired" Shanks who was truly anxious.

As for the battle on the side of the "Beasts Pirates", it was particularly fierce. Almost all of the "Beasts Pirates" officers and core members were monstrous in physique. They were either Zoan-type Devil Fruit users or powerful martial arts practitioners.

This also meant that, despite the fact that the Beasts Pirates' overall injuries were even more severe than those of the Red-Haired Pirates, they remained incredibly resilient thanks to their immense vitality, and fought with exceptionally bloodthirstiness and ferocity.

Even so, the navy's lineup is exceptionally impressive.

With Admiral "Kizaru" Borsalino at the head, and Vice Admirals "Momosasagi" Gion and "Chaton" Kake, whose strength is close to that of an Admiral, working together to firmly restrain the "Beasts" Kaido, who was in poor condition.

The other thirteen powerful vice admirals from the Marine Headquarters, leading about five thousand elite marines, have been continuously besieging and eliminating about five hundred officers and core members of the "Beast Pirates." With an average of ten against one, they have gradually gained a considerable advantage.

More importantly, the navy's support was still coming in from outside the island, but even though the Beast Pirates' members were physically strong and had great vitality, they were gradually starting to tire after fighting for a day and a night.

In an instant, this deep crater created by the battle between the "Beasts Pirates" and the "Red-Haired Pirates" became the most cruel meat grinder and the most intense arena.

……

"How is the battle going?"

"Okay, I understand. Stay alert and transmit intelligence promptly."

Outside the island, Vice Admiral Tsuru, who was in charge of the overall situation aboard the main ship, hung up the feedback communication from the navy fighting on the island and couldn't help but breathe a slight sigh of relief.

So far, everything has unfolded in accordance with the Navy's original plans and expectations. While Vice Admiral Yann has perfectly restrained "Red-Haired" Shanks, the Navy is also gradually gaining the upper hand in the battle against the remnants of the "Beasts Pirates".

The only thing that surprised Vice Admiral He was the terrifying fighting power of the six "Shichibukai".

Originally, Vice Admiral Tsuru had estimated that if the six "Shichibukai" could cooperate with Vice Admiral Yann to restrain the "Red-Haired Pirates," that would be quite good.

Unexpectedly, it was the six "Shichibukai" who were suppressing the "Red-Haired Pirates".

Even though the "Red-Haired Pirates" were already exhausted, their exaggerated fighting power still made Vice Admiral Tsuru take notice and be wary.

Vice Admiral Tsuru even inexplicably conceived the idea that the "Seven Warlords of the Sea" organization might one day replace the so-called "Emperors of the Sea" and become a major threat to the Navy.

With this thought in mind, Vice Admiral Tsuru raised his gaze and swept it across the sky above the island. Even from a great distance, Enel's "Thunder God Form" still inspired awe, and his eyes narrowed involuntarily.

However, Vice Admiral Tsuru quickly suppressed these thoughts and focused his energy on directing the naval warships to attack the nearly one hundred pirate ships surrounding the island.

Only by keeping the Beasts Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates occupied can we take the opportunity to send all these troublesome pirate crews into the sea, thus completely cutting off most of their escape routes.

Pirates without ships have no choice but to sink to the bottom of the sea in this vast ocean!

However, as pirates in the "New World" seas, almost no pirate crew is mediocre.

After briefly gaining a foothold, the pirate ships began to band together to fight back against the Navy.

In particular, the dozens of ships that temporarily flew the "Red-Haired Pirates" flag, symbolizing their affiliation with the "Red-Haired Pirates," were especially stubborn, engaging the navy in boarding combat with almost their lives.

Therefore, even though Vice Admiral Tsuru's command ability is quite outstanding, he cannot completely wipe out all these pirate crews in a short period of time.

……

Meanwhile, in the Whole Cake Island of the World Ocean.

Charlotte Linlin, the "BIG MOM," was fast asleep in her bedroom. Unlike her usual fierce and ugly face, Charlotte Linlin, in her sleep, was like an innocent child.

however……

"boom!"

The bedroom door was suddenly kicked open, and "Candy Minister" Perospero and a group of "BIG MOM Pirates" executives burst in, shouting.

"Mom, something terrible has happened."

Facing Perospero was Charlotte Linlin's extremely gloomy and terrifying face, her bloodshot eyes slowly sweeping over Perospero and the other "BIG MOM Pirates" officers.

"Perospero, if you can't give me a reason, then hand over your soul."

Immediately, the officers of the "BIG MOM Pirates" present almost froze, and cold sweat poured down their backs.

Perospero swallowed hard, suppressing his fear of Charlotte Linlin, and said, "Mother, it's an emergency. The Navy has dispatched a large fleet to intrude into the battle between Kaido and Shanks."

"Ok?"

Charlotte Linlin's angry expression subsided, and she asked in confusion, "The Navy?"

"That's right, a large fleet of about fifty naval warships led by Admiral Kizaru and Vice Admiral Sakura Dragon Arn, and according to the latest feedback from intelligence personnel, the Seven Warlords of the Sea have also been recruited to participate."

After a pause, Perospero spoke up. "Based on calculations, if left unattended, the Navy might be able to wipe out the Beasts Pirates."

Upon hearing this, Charlotte Linlin's eyes narrowed slightly, and she immediately realized the seriousness of the matter, as well as why her eldest son, Perospero, dared to disturb her at this time.

Even though the "BIG MOM Pirates" and the "Beasts Pirates" are not allies on the surface, and even though they are each other's "Emperors of the Sea," they occasionally have some minor conflicts.

As the eldest son of the family who had followed Charlotte Linlin for decades, Perospero was very clear about the deep relationship hidden between Charlotte Linlin and Kaido.

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P.S.: My internet connection dropped, and it took me ages to transfer this chapter from my computer to my phone to post it. So sad~

[Chapter 498 The Frozen Sea]

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the bedroom grew increasingly heavy with Charlotte Linlin's silence, and the many officers of the "BIG MOM Pirates" felt a sense of dread.

The next moment, Charlotte Linlin slowly climbed out of bed, her plump body landing on the ground with a slight tremor.

Charlotte Linlin then turned her gaze to Perospero and said, "What are you all standing there for? Prepare the boats; I'm going to see for myself."

Upon hearing this, Perospero breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that the time he had spent disturbing Charlotte Linlin's sleep with his officers was over, and quickly asked...

"Mom, what are the arrangements for the accompanying personnel?"

"Do I even need to ask?"

Charlotte Linlin replied with a sly laugh.

"Of course, we should bring a force capable of holding off the entire navy, so they know that the 'New World' waters are not a place where naval warships can sail at will."

"Yes, Mom!"

In almost no time, thanks to the massive mobilization capabilities of the "BIG MOM Pirates," a pirate fleet of considerable size, comprising many of the top combatants of the sea, began to leave the "Wanguo Sea".

Led by the "Queen Mother Anthem," a pink ship resembling a giant ship from a fairy tale, full of childlike charm, dozens of foreign ships, shaped like egg tarts, followed closely behind, heading towards the original battlefield island of the "Red-Haired Pirates" and the "Beasts Pirates."

Charlotte Linlin wasn't worried about whether she would be able to make it to the war.

Even if a monster of physique like Kaido the Beasts has been fighting for a day and a night, it would take the Navy at least several more days to completely exhaust his stamina.

If Kaido of the Beasts doesn't want to die and chooses to escape to buy time, the war will be prolonged.

Even if the "BIG MOM Pirates" fleet fails to fully arrive at the time of the war and successfully support the "Beasts Pirates", it will still be able to achieve its goals.

However, it was enough to cut off the naval fleet's retreat route, completely annihilating the remnants of that naval fleet in the "New World" waters, greatly reducing the navy's available combat power.

It could even break the blockade formed by the Navy's connection between the "G-1 Branch," "Admiral Akainu," and the Red Line, allowing pirates in the "New World" to spread towards the first half of the Grand Line and bring the so-called "Great Pirate Era" to its peak.

"Hahaha……"

Thinking of this, Charlotte Linlin could hardly stop laughing, and saliva uncontrollably flowed from the corners of her mouth. She could only keep eating cake to relieve the excitement and impulse.

"Without the navy's obstruction, I can freely collect different races from all over the world to create a more perfect 'world of nations', right?"

"The nun would surely be satisfied with such a world, a world where countless races live together in harmony and happiness, sharing cakes and desserts with each other."

However, just as this vast fleet was about to leave the "international waters" area...

Charlotte Katakuri, who was sailing alongside Charlotte Linlin and possessed the title of "Four Sweet Commanders," the highest combat power of the "BIG MOM Pirates," suddenly narrowed his eyes and focused.

(PS: The well-known "Three Sweet Commanders" of the Big Mom Pirates are actually "Four Sweet Commanders". Charlotte Snack was only removed from the list after being defeated by "The Strange Monk" Urouge. Just to clarify, this is not because the author has not read the original work.)

Charlotte Katakuri, who saw certain scenes through his Observation Haki that allows him to foresee the future, instinctively moved, but then relaxed again, realizing it was too late.

The next moment...

Beyond the range of the naked eye, vast expanses of white spread at an alarming speed, giving no one time to react. The "BIG MOM Pirates" fleet came to a complete halt with a series of deafening thuds as if frozen in place.

A small number of the egg tart boats even capsized, causing some chaos.

Charlotte Linlin was originally enjoying her cake on the "Queen Mother Anthem," waiting to arrive at the battlefield and cause a ruckus, instantly mocking that idiot Kaido.

Due to the immense inertia from the sudden stop, Charlotte Linlin's upper body was almost entirely thrown into the cake in front of her.

Charlotte Linlin, wriggling her obese body as she stood up from the cake, her face smeared with cream, and visibly furious, asked...

"what happened?"

"Mom, it's ice, the sea is frozen."

Charlotte Cracker, one of the Four Commanders, answered loudly from the edge of the Queen Mother Anthem, her tone equally full of confusion.

"Ok?"

Charlotte Linlin walked heavily to the bow of the "Queen Mother Anthem" and looked out, only to see a vast expanse of white.

The sea surface... no, the entire sea within sight was frozen, and the entire "BIG MOM Pirates" fleet was also frozen on the ice and unable to move.