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As the once tempestuous sea gradually settled,
Vice-Captain Yorick appeared devoid of spirit, fixated on the figure standing resolutely at the prow of the ship, his thoughts reeling.
"Deflected? He actually deflected it! This individual possesses the strength to match the Sea Emperor! How is this conceivable!"
It wasn't Dafu, Smoothie, or any other adversary; it was Charlotte Linlin, the Sea Emperor with a bounty exceeding 4 billion!
Appearing to be scarcely in his twenties, how could he wield such power?
Should they survive this cataclysm, their future accomplishments might be immeasurable.
Perhaps... a new monarch would claim dominion over these waters!
The spectacle unfolding left Yorick rendered speechless.
All that lingered within was an ineffable mixture of astonishment and deep-seated regret.
A daring notion occurred to him, so audacious that even he hesitated to entertain it.
Could this man truly navigate them through this dire strait?
Survive...
Once this notion took root, it surged beyond restraint.
"Curses! Had I but refrained from those words earlier..."
Yorick trembled.
A tenacious will to survive seized his being unrelentingly.
With little regard, he swiftly descended to the deck, dropping to his knees and implored in a hushed tone:
"Captain Garros! Lord Garros!"
"I was merely jesting. Villains' deeds are best left in the past. Let's focus on finding a way out before the adversaries arrive!"
Other shaken officers chimed in one by one.
There was no denying that this man stood as their sole hope in that moment.
Upon the deck, every individual knelt.
"It's just the Big Mom Pirates. There's no cause for fear. We can stand and fight alongside them!"
"Absolutely! Captain, kindly issue the breakout command! We're all at your disposal!"
Heeding the entreaties from their comrades, Carlos harbored a cynical chuckle within.
He paid no attention to the supplications behind him, instead fixing his gaze in the distance.
...
Seemingly, the members of the Big Mom Pirates struggled to accept this outcome.
"This guy managed to withstand my mother's might? This, this..."
"Despite being a newcomer on the seas, his exorbitant bounty elucidates much."
"Indeed, even Dafu, Snag, Smoothie all fell to him one after the other. His power is truly enigmatic..."
"It's futile. We've dispatched fifty-three warships, countless troops, and numerous high-ranking members this time. Regardless of his efforts, survival is untenable."
"There are only a handful of people in this world who can rival my mother, so there is nothing to worry about."
...
On every pirate vessel, a cacophony of chatter erupted.
Despite the sharp words spoken, fear remained evident in their eyes.
"What formidable Armament Haki, what terrifying swordsmanship, to face such a figure..."
Katakuri scowled faintly.
Beside him, a woman resembling an elderly crone approached, whispering in his ear:
"Brother, shall I utilize my abilities to stage an incursion within the enemy ship?"
A crimson gleam flickered in Katakuri's eyes before he eased.
"Not required, Pudding. Mother has already intervened. Let her handle it. Hasty actions could prove detrimental to us."
"Simply observe quietly. I've already glimpsed the dire fate of the Blood Sail Pirates..."
...
In the airspace,
Failing to vanquish the opponent before numerous subordinates, Auntie's visage darkened instantly.
The murmurs below reached her ears indistinctly, further stoking her ire and frustration.
In this instant,
The Soul Soul Fruit's influence surged to its zenith!
An enigmatic aura enveloped Auntie entirely.
Eerie murmurs echoed incessantly.
Slowly crescendoing from hushed tones to piercing highs, the clamor resonated throughout the skies.
Massive Sea Kings, hundreds of meters in stature, emerged from the depths of the sea in this maritime expanse.
Even allies below were affected to varying degrees in this moment.
Scores of pirates and myriad Homiz constructs collapsed to the ground, expressions frozen in horror and lifeless stares.
Auntie's formidable presence continued to escalate, emanating waves of chilling aura uncontrollably.
"Singing Light Sword!"
As the command left his lips, the trio of formidable soul artifacts stirred in unison.
The jagged mystical blade Napoleon clutched in his grasp, the crimson sun flame Prometheus hovering above, and the dark thundercloud Zeus beneath his feet coalesced seamlessly.
Three behemoths melded into one.
A radiant brilliance erupted suddenly,
Illuminating the night as bright as day.
Blazing flames and crackling thunder merged into a razor-sharp slash rending through the air!
This fusion of flames and thunder took on a life of its own in that moment.
The formidable energy fluctuations even warped the fabric of space!
It bore the semblance of a divine adjudication, emanating a cold, indifferent arrogance towards all!
Striking the sea with resounding force!
Boom boom boom—
This terrifying beam of light, a hundred meters in diameter, descended upon the Blood Sail Pirates' fleet.
Effortlessly plunging into the ocean's depths, it appeared to pierce through the entire expanse.
Numerous pirates remained wordless as they were consumed in the dazzling radiance.
Ships, seawater... all within a 500-meter radius vanished completely, erased from existence.
After a fleeting silence, a multitude of pirates raised their hands and brandished their weaponry fervently.
Roars of jubilation akin to landslides and tsunamis erupted, their echoes soaring into the heavens.
"Reduced to naught by such a level of assault, correct?"
"I presumed him a formidable figure, yet he proved a fool oblivious to his own might!"
"This is the might of a Pirate Emperor! The consequence of provoking the Big Mom Pirates!"
"Wait! Something's amiss! Look up there in the sky!"
Amidst the crowd, a few startled cries erupted.
From the billowing mist veiling the skies, a colossal black silhouette ascended and soared into the heavens.
"How is this conceivable! This man evaded Big Mom's fatal strike!"
Tens of thousands were left in awe, mouths agape, gazing skyward in astonishment.
A deathly hush befell the entire maritime region.
"Quite the spectacle, Big Mom Pirates. Farewell until we meet again in the future!"
A peal of laughter resonated from the lofty heights.
The colossal eagle thrummed its wings vigorously, vanishing swiftly from view.
"Ding! Host's faction (Blood Sail Pirates) has suffered catastrophic losses!"
"Assessing..."
"Assessment complete."
"Due to Host's actions drawing formidable retaliation, the entity faced total annihilation. Final grade: S"
"Strength grade: B"
"The criteria for Er Wu Zai's reward have been met!"
"Overall assessment: A"
"Rewards are forthcoming..."
"Congratulations to Host for acquiring Conqueror's Haki (Grandmaster level)!"