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G5.
After the military affairs were handed over to the adjutants of each combat unit, the entire top three floors of the fortress became a restricted area.
Even the adjutants of the various combat units were not allowed to enter.
Command of G5 during the war has been temporarily transferred to G5's Instructor "Black Arm" Zephyr.
At this time, in the secret room behind Zephyr's office, a strong young pirate was restrained by an alloy iron frame.
After Zephyr finished processing the documents in his hand, he glanced in the direction of the secret room.
There was no resistance in his expression, only calm.
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"Peripheral communication - the sentries around Greenbit were attacked by pirates."
Zephyr calmly looked at the area with red dots on the map and gave instructions:
"Enter a defensive state and do not pursue without authorization."
"Yes!"
The pirate group that surrounded them from the west launched a fierce attack on the outposts outside G5.
But they soon ran into a dilemma.
The G5's artillery fire was too intense.
The firepower far exceeds that of ordinary Marines!
Their range and accuracy are much higher than the pirates' artillery.
"Captain... if this continues..."
The captain wearing a pirate hat also looked grim.
Under Shanks' coercion, they had no choice but to provoke the devil G5.
They had no choice because someone was watching them from behind, and if they turned around and left, they would be killed in an instant.
"Keep firing, rush into the outpost and kill the Marines stationed there. Our mission is complete!"
On one side is the "Strongest Marine".
On the other side is the "Emperor of the Sea".
They can't afford to offend either end.
As long as they can capture the outpost, the mission given to them by Shanks will be completed. When the battle for Sabaody Archipelago begins, they can return.
"I want to go back to South Blue...or I will die..."
Some pirates looked at the G5 flag flying on the outpost, feeling bitter and desperate in their hearts.
"How's the fighting going outside?"
"It's not going well. G5 suppressed most of the pirate ships with just firepower, but the mid-level officers and 'recruits' stationed at various posts haven't taken action yet. I'm afraid..."
"Change the mission, concentrate all the pirate ships to attack at the same time, and break through one by one."
"Even if they all die, they still have to play some role."
Shanks' voice was emotionless, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.
"The pirates are beginning to concentrate their forces! Their target is - Post 23."
Zephyr did not respond but looked at the positions of the outposts.
"Have all the civilians evacuated?"
"Everyone was moved to the capital three days ago!"
Zephyr nodded, then drew a line on the map.
That line stretches from Post 23 to G5.
"Next, all outer posts only need to carry out regular defense without engaging in hand-to-hand combat. The pirates will retreat immediately after landing and abandon the posts."
Zephyr looked at the dotted outpost locations on the map.
If the pirates were only harassing the outer areas, then two days would only be enough for them to raid the outermost outposts.
But if they dare to go straight in...
Then there is no return!
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Water 7.
Iceburg stood on the tall building tower in the center of Water 7 and looked at the rough sea.
It seems like it won't come...
The arrival of the "Sea Train" has given Water 7 a natural barrier, even if the World Government's fleet and G5's fleet want to sail in this violent wind and waves.
Humans are extremely small under the power of nature.
"Are the alleyways closed?"
"They're all closed!"
Iceburg blocked the sea breeze with his hand and lit his cigarette, then turned and walked towards the inside of the tower.
If so, it wouldn't be a fleet raid.
You bastards, since you dare to seduce Flam into becoming a pirate, you must be willing to pay the price.
At the same time, Dalton was outside the city.
A pair of twin brothers were sitting under the snowy thatched cottage, cooking a pot of venison.
The younger brother was a little tipsy and snored slightly while leaning against the wooden pillar.
The older brother was concentrating on controlling the heat, as if nothing else was as important as the pot of venison stew.
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Sabaody Archipelago No. 46.
Straw Hat Luffy walked forward with his hat and food on his back.
Many people on both sides of the street had strange looks on their faces.
The "Fake Straw Hat Crew" is still on a recruiting spree.
"It must be him."
"It's not him or anyone else."
Straw Hat was not aware of the secret and intense gazes of everyone and still walked towards No. 17, laughing and joking.
"They should be coming...those two men!"
The strongest Marine and the youngest Four Emperors.
Although the battle hasn't started yet, the oppressive atmosphere in the air has already made everyone feel like they can't even breathe smoothly.
Some even planned to leave directly.
This is no joke.
Even being affected by the aftermath of the battle may lead to death.
"Is there no news from the outside yet?"
"No! No one from either side showed up!"
Needless to say, Kizaru is known to everyone for his speed.
But there are no devil fruit users in the "Red Hair Pirates". If they haven't appeared yet, they would be in a state of passivity.
Impossible...
Shanks must be nearby, otherwise, they would not be sure to stop Rairyu the moment he takes action!
There are almost no people in this world who are faster than the Rairyu.
Even the Eight Span Mirror of Kizaru needs to be activated by refraction.
Whether it is small-scale teleportation or ultra-long-distance flight, Rairyu is well-deserved to be the best in the world!
Many people on the street began to look around.
"Red-Haired" Shanks, "Dark King" Rayleigh, they must be nearby!
"Area 33, that guy named 'Soul King' is a member of Straw Hat's crew, right?"
"Indeed, what's wrong?"
"The first G5 officer was discovered there—'Moon slayer' Ain!"
District 33.
"Hello everyone, I am the king of spiritual songs, although I am just a handful of bones, Yohohoho~~~"
"Today - I will play the best commemorative performance. This place... is the 'island of regret' where my memories of failure are buried, but it will also be my 'island of starting again'. I want to tell everyone..."
"Judgment of Sin: One Line of Sky!"
The moon-white slender chop shot directly from the back of the audience to the "Soul King" Brook, who was holding the bass.
The skeleton holding the bass looked surprised.
Ding!!
Before the skeleton could react, a woman holding a spear stood in front of the slash.
Her huge, fluffy hair hung down behind her, and she stared at the back of the stand like a cheetah.
"Former Roger Pirates combatant - Yamon."
Ain lifted her hood, and her blue hair flowed down her shoulders.
The woman named Yamon seemed to be speechless. She pointed her spear at Ain and at the same time turned her head towards the skeleton and raised her chin, as if to signal him to leave quickly.
"Yohohohoho~~ I didn't expect that the farewell concert would end in this way... It's such a pity."
After throwing the bass aside, the skeleton took two steps forward with his cane in his left hand:
"But... we are no longer what we used to be..."
Yamon, who was standing in front of the skeleton, had an incredulous look on her face.
The blow just now was enough to kill him instantly. Didn't he notice the danger at all?
Nika's partner...are they so fearless?
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