"These guys...are you sure they are pirates?"
From a distance, Atlas observed the pirates in suits and ties on the ship, feeling doubtful about the accuracy of the information. If it weren't for the high-flying pirate flag showing their identity, he would have thought they were just a group of business elites. They seemed like better citizens than him.
"It's true... it's a bit different. Maybe it's because gang culture is more prevalent in West Blue," Smoker said, scratching his head in embarrassment. This was the only way to explain it.
He himself was dressed with his chest exposed, looking like a bandit. Tight suits were not suitable for fighting; pirates usually wore whatever was convenient. So there were all kinds of weird costumes. These all-suit pirates looked more formal than Marines.
"They... seem to have discovered us," Smoker noted, putting down the telescope and frowning slightly. The warship beneath them was on the side of the Victor Pirates' fleet.
The main ship couldn't see this side, but the ships on the far side could detect them. He saw the fleets that were side by side beginning to close together, like a greedy snake turning back.
The Ryusen was placed at the base, and what they were currently riding on was just an ordinary warship in the base. Judging from the sophistication of their equipment, Marines were actually inferior to the pirates.
However, high-end battle situations were never affected by firepower. Atlas smiled, without any intention of taking the other party seriously.
"No need to worry. Give them a big showdown first!"
As he chuckled, his eyes suddenly burst into golden light, instantly penetrating through the obstacles in space and heading towards the fleet. Whoosh!!!
The majestic fleet was directly connected from beginning to end like a skewer. The pirates who had no time to escape were killed on the spot.
"And there are people with Logia abilities? It seems that Victor is quite rich." With superhuman vision, Atlas clearly saw a man in a black suit whose chest had been pierced and then quickly recovered. It was the elementalization of Logia!
Victor was caught and impelled down before Roger died. Oh, by the way, he was caught by Vice Admiral Garp. A tycoon like this, who likes to keep something for himself, had probably transferred part of his wealth long ago. As they say, a cunning rabbit has three burrows.
"What was that just now?!"
"It seems to have been shot from that warship!"
"What a terrifying power! It actually penetrated our fleet in an instant!"
"Is this a new weapon secretly developed by the Marines? It seems a bit like the ability of the Marine named Kizaru I once met?"
This sudden change caught the pirates off guard, and they quickly fell into disarray. Although they could vaguely see the warships getting closer to them, this terrifying range made them feel like the hairs on their bodies stood on end. An unspeakable feeling of fear invaded their whole bodies.
As the captain of the Third Fleet, Rudolph had a gloomy expression. If he hadn't eaten the Logia Mud-Mud Fruit given to him by the captain not long ago, he would probably be the only corpse lying on the ground.
"Who? Which bastard is it? Everyone, be on alert and sink that warship!"
However, he did not wait for him to take the initiative. Strong winds and huge waves arose in the sea area where the fleet was located.
The surrounding sea continued to shake, and the cold water rolled, forming a huge whirpool that generated huge suction, trying to swallow the twenty fleets in.
Not only that, the originally clear sky suddenly darkened, the surrounding waves rolled violently, and a huge seawater rose up from the ground.
Roar!!!
With a roar, under the frightened eyes of the pirates, Atlas rushed towards them. Two pressures weighed heavily on Victor at the same time.
He admitted that he was a little panicked due to the constant spray of water vapor in the air and the howling storm. The enemy was destroying his fleet without even showing their face.
This is the super fleet he built using his remaining wealth! No! He must stop this guy! He had greater ambitions—to become a man standing at the top of the sea, the king with power across the sea! The king of the world is his destination!
Thinking of this, a trace of ferocity flashed in his eyes, and he touched the ship below with one hand. The ships, which were almost turned into wreckage, suddenly began to twist and squirm, and chains glowing with silver were pulled out one after another.
"Lord Victor!! It's Lord Victor!"
"Lord Victor, save us!!"
The ship under his feet turned into rattling chains, and the sparks generated by the friction stung his body. But under the threat of life and death, these were nothing.
Zizzi——!!!
Under the expectant gazes of the pirates, the movement of the chain became more and more intense, constantly resisting the suction force from under their feet.
"This little trick..." Victor gritted his teeth, veins popping on his forehead, and he was even slightly sweating. He gently drew his hands into the void. The crisp sound of a zipper pulling sounded.
A large hole seemed to open in the air, a darkness so deep that it seemed to swallow up all light. It was like tearing open the curtain of heaven and earth and swallowing the beast in one mouthful.
Gululu——!!!
There was a twisting feeling in the air that was quickly pulled upwards.
"Alive... survived?"
"It seems... Long live Lord Victor!!"
"As expected of Lord Victor, the man most promising to reach the top!"
Victor took a long breath and wiped the sweat from his forehead with his hand. Fortunately, he had already taken out everything in the zipper space, otherwise this move alone would have been enough to destroy his many years of collection.
"What is that...?"
"Not good! Lord Victor, be careful!"
Just when Victor felt a little relaxed, loud shouts came from all directions. He felt chills all over his body, alarm bells blaring in his heart, and a strong tingling sensation from every pore.
Clang!!!
A long sword, crackling with arcs of electricity, struck the chain on his back. Under Victor's horrified gaze, like a hot knife cutting through butter, it instantly broke through the defense and penetrated his body.
Slash!!! Blood spattered, and a bone-deep wound was etched on his back, exposing his bright red internal organs.
"Damn it! This guy! Fight him!!"
"Everyone, come on! Protect Captain Victor!"
The pirates who survived swarmed, raising their swords and babbling as they began to slash towards Atlas.
Buzz—!!!
The black clouds were stagnant, the sea seemed frozen, the violent sea wind no longer roared, and the pirates froze in their forward movement. The world...was quiet.
Boom——!!!
The first falling figure appeared, and then it seemed that some kind of switch was triggered.
Dong Dong Dong——!!!
One by one, the dark crowd lost consciousness and fell backward.
Conqueror's Haki!!!
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