One Piece: Get Stronger by Watching Battles

"Mike, mobilize all the lifeboats on the ship and evacuate the naval families from the island first!"

Mike paused for a moment upon hearing Zhou Ze's order, "Major General, our ship can't accommodate that many..."

“Of course I know that!” Zhou Ze turned around. “Let’s save as many as we can. For those who can’t get on the boat, give them the lifebuoys.”

"If there aren't enough life preservers..." Zhou Ze paused for a moment, "then let them figure out their own way to save their lives!"

"Yes"

Soon after, several lifeboats were launched from Zhou Ze's ship and headed toward the Judicial Island pier.

Upon seeing this, the general of Huoshaoshan frowned, but quickly issued a similar order.

"Lieutenant General Doberman, should we also send..." the adjutant asked cautiously.

Like Akainu, Vice Admiral Doberman, dressed in a red uniform and wearing a red cloak, had his scars on his face contorted. He snorted and finally waved his hand.

The adjutant immediately obeyed and left.

"Major General Zhou Ze! Major General Zhou Ze!" Mike ran out of the command room, panting.

Zhou Ze turned around and saw Mike looking nervous. "Hmm?"

"Rear Admiral, the Navy Headquarters' silver Den Den Mushi received a request. Admiral Aokiji just ordered the activation of the 'Buster Order,' and the target is Enies Lobby!"

"Understood. Go and prepare. Don't fire yet. Launch the attack in 15 minutes!"

Zhou Ze knew that the Demon Extermination Order would be activated, so he was not surprised and simply gave the order.

His calm demeanor also affected Mike, whose nervousness subsided slightly, but he hesitated again before saying:

"Major General, if we delay firing, how will we explain it to those lieutenant generals and Admiral Aokiji?"

Zhou Ze glanced at him sideways. "Do I need to explain to them?"

He paused, then waved his hand, "Never mind, send a message to the lieutenant generals, telling them to give the soldiers and civilians on the island 15 minutes to evacuate, and ask for their opinions!"

Mike finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Yes, sir!"

Soon, apart from Doberman and Onigumo, the other three lieutenant generals also expressed their agreement. Thus, four of the six generals involved in the operation agreed to delay the shelling. Even if Doberman and Onigumo were unwilling, they had no choice but to agree.

"Initiate shelling immediately in 15 minutes!"

The new orders were quickly relayed, and the sailors on the 11 warships reacted swiftly, bustling about in their respective positions, preparing for the bombardment.

Zhou Ze stood at the bow of the ship, staring blankly at the Judiciary Island courthouse building, which had been cut in half.

"The shelling will begin in one minute!"

The messenger's shouts startled Zhou Ze awake. He turned his gaze back towards the Bridge of Hesitation, but a thin mist had risen over the sea, obscuring his view and making it difficult for him to see clearly.

Just then, a loud "boom" was heard, and a tower near the starting point of the Bridge of Hesitation collapsed.

A massive fist shattered the solid wall and appeared before the navy with overwhelming force.

The marines stared in astonishment at what they saw.

"Bang!"

Something seemed to have hit the deck of the warship next to Zhou Ze, raising a cloud of dust.

Zhou Ze turned his head to look, and as the smoke and dust cleared, a figure appeared. It was Rob Lucci, CP9's ace assassin.

As a spy agency, the ordinary marines did not recognize Lucci, so they all pointed their guns at him. Fortunately, the commander of the warship, a naval lieutenant commander, was somewhat knowledgeable and stopped his men.

"Now that you've arrived, why haven't you opened fire yet?" Lucci dusted off his clothes, staring coldly at the warship commander.

"This..." The naval lieutenant commander was about to speak when Zhou Ze flashed onto the deck.

"We don't need to report to you when we fire; you just need to mind your own business."

Zhou Ze reached out and stopped the lieutenant colonel, looking at Lu Qi lazily as he spoke.

A murderous glint flashed in Lu Qi's eyes, but seeing Zhou Ze in a major general's uniform, he was slightly surprised. The murderous intent quickly disappeared, and he stared at Zhou Ze again.

"Tch, what?" Zhou Ze ignored Lucci's gaze and remained indifferent. "Before defeating the pirates, you want to exchange a few blows with me?"

Lu Qi wanted nothing more than to tear Zhou Ze to pieces, but remembering that his battle was not yet over, he snorted coldly.

Just then, a chubby figure launched itself toward the warship, transforming into a giant foot in mid-air.

"boom"

The warship was cut in half.

"All naval personnel on board, evacuate immediately, quick!" Zhou Ze shouted.

"Wow! Ahhh!"

The ship was in complete chaos. Luffy's attack was beyond the comprehension of these ordinary marines. Zhou Ze had no choice but to kick and shove the stunned marines onto a nearby warship.

Gradually, the other marines also realized what was happening and began to flee for their lives!

Zhou Ze wanted to stay and watch the battle, but he was worried that doing so in front of everyone would arouse Aokiji's suspicion, so he had no choice but to return to his own warship and plan to observe the situation further.

Chapter 61 Onlookers at the Final Battle (Second Update)

The naval lieutenant commander who had previously escaped also boarded Zhou Ze's ship. Upon seeing Zhou Ze, he immediately approached him.

"Major General Zhou Ze, what should we do about the arrest of Nico Robin on the Bridge of Hesitation?"

The naval lieutenant colonel hesitated for a moment, then asked Zhou Ze.

Zhou Ze was pondering how to begin when Lieutenant General Doberman, who had rushed over to check the situation, landed on the deck. He glared at his subordinate.

"Ignore her. CP9 will handle Nico Robin's escort mission. There's no need for us to get involved."

"All we need to do is burn everything outside the Bridge of Hesitation to ashes."

Doberman spoke coldly, and Zhou Ze felt a headache coming on. This guy was just as cold-blooded as Akainu.

"Order all ships to begin firing!" Doberman checked the time and issued the final battle order.

"Yes."

The naval lieutenant commander saluted, accepted the order, and left.

Zhou Ze's lips twitched. This is my ship!

At this moment, another lieutenant general landed on the deck. Looking at his zombie-like face, Zhou Ze knew that it must be Lieutenant General Onigumo.

What are these guys up to, all crowding onto my boat?

"The time has come," Lieutenant General Doberman ordered, "begin the bombardment!"

"Begin the artillery barrage!"

"Begin the artillery barrage!"

The messengers began using Den Den Mushi (snail telephones) to contact the ships and relay orders.

"Chirp, chirp, chirp"

As the order was given, the cannons of 11 warships began to roar.

With just one salvo, Enies Lobby was engulfed in flames, and this bombardment would continue until the entire island was destroyed.

"Two lieutenant generals, what a coincidence that you've both come aboard my ship?"

Amid the booming cannon fire, Zhou Ze asked the two lieutenant generals about their purpose, not believing there could be any coincidence.

Was Akainu sent to spy on them?

Doberman and Ghost Spider exchanged a glance, then Doberman said in a deep voice:

"We just noticed some chaos here and came to check it out. Our flagship will be here soon, and we'll leave then."

It sounded somewhat reasonable, and although Zhou Ze still didn't believe it, he didn't say anything more.

What just happened?

Wearing a helmet with a red tassel and looking like a zombie, Vice Admiral Onigumo asked the marines on the ship a question.

"Report: Straw Hat Luffy is engaged in a fierce battle with Rob Lucci of CP9 on Ship 4."

A sailor from the No. 4 ship, who was fleeing the disaster, saluted and said this.

Upon hearing this, Vice Admiral Onigumo took out a Den Den Mushi and shouted, "Attention all fleet, target Ship No. 4, fire simultaneously in 5 seconds!"

A marine exclaimed in terror, "Vice Admiral Onigumo, there might still be marines on that ship who didn't have time to escape!"

Onigumo didn't say anything, but suddenly pulled out a pistol, aimed at the marine, and fired a shot.

Zhou Ze realized something was wrong as soon as he saw Oni Spider draw his gun, and he didn't have time to think.

"Storm Foot"

Zhou Ze kicked out a slash, knocking the muzzle of Oni Spider's gun off, and the marine narrowly escaped with his life.

"Zhou Ze, what are you doing?"

Looking at Zhou Ze standing in front of the Marines, Onigumo's zombie-like face finally changed, and he coldly questioned Zhou Ze.

Zhou Ze also stared at the Ghost Spider, and said in shock and anger:

"Onigumo, I should be asking you what you're planning! Is your gun only pointed at your own people?"

But Onigumo didn't care at all.

"Can a navy that lets criminals escape because of momentary hesitation protect the future?"

Onigumo's icy tone sent a chill down the spines of all the marines on the ship.

Zhou Ze spat and said disdainfully, "Pah! Do you think a navy that kills its own people so casually can protect the future?"

Zhou Ze's words thoroughly enraged Onigumo. He gripped his sword hilt, ready to draw it, but Lieutenant General Doberman quickly stepped forward, grabbed his hand, and looked at Zhou Ze.

"Calm down, everyone. Don't forget, we're still on a mission."

Zhou Ze was naturally not afraid of Ghost Spider attacking him. He stared at Ghost Spider and said in a deep voice:

"If you are not satisfied, you can come to me anytime. Now, please leave my ship!"

"You!...Hmph!"

Doberman was surprised by Zhou Ze's lack of respect and shouted angrily, but in the end he just snorted and left, pulling Ghost Spider's arm with him.