"Water Style: Shark Bomb Technique!"
Composed of the entire waterfall, this giant shark, thousands of meters long, effortlessly swallowed Big Mom completely into its belly.
With a loud bang, it hit the depths of the sea. Big Mom was so frightened that she kept waving her limbs frantically and struggling desperately. But it was all in vain.
The previous battle with Carlos had consumed a lot of her energy, and she was caught off guard and stabbed by Gion. Wrapped in seawater, her whole body began to weaken, and she gradually suffocated and lost consciousness.
Gulu Gulu sank to the bottom of the sea.
"Oops!"
This sudden scene made Perospero, Brûlée, and other members of the Charlotte family change their expressions. They immediately prepared to go over and support.
"Stop! Your opponent is me!"
Boom! A thick mace was smashed in front of everyone. Yamato held the mace with one hand and looked at them defiantly. Behind her were Denjiro, Shutenmaru, and more than 10,000 samurai. They did not have a good look at these pirates who wanted to invade Wano.
Perospero was anxious and angry. Although his mother was powerful, as a Devil Fruit user, she would never survive if she fell into the sea. The BIGMOM Pirates must never lose their leader!
There were no words and no room for compromise. The battle between the two sides was triggered. The two torrents collided violently. The shouts of battle were endless.
When the fighting was in full swing, in the distance, groups of heavily armed Marines appeared on the battlefield, blocking the way of the BIGMOM Pirates' breakout. Marine soldiers, thousands of meters away, were holding muskets, lined up in formation, and continuously pulling the triggers on the pirates. The overwhelming seastone bullets formed a dense firepower network that caused the pirates to scream in agony. Many Devil Fruit users also lost their combat effectiveness instantly.
Later, Gion also joined the fight. Together with Yamato, Denjiro, and Shutenmaru, she kept charging through the crowd. The originally evenly matched battle immediately became one-sided.
Not long after, the scene was littered with corpses, and the ground was stained red with blood. Tens of thousands of members of the BIGMOM Pirates were either defeated or captured.
Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the remaining pirates simply gave up resistance and chose to surrender. At this point, the BIGMOM Pirates were completely defeated.
"I didn't expect that we actually killed the Emperor of the Sea!" Gion looked at the unconscious Linlin who was tied up in front of her. She was so moved that she still couldn't believe it.
Carlos also breathed a sigh of relief at this time and said with a smile, "Thanks to you two this time. If it weren't for your sword..."
Gion smoothed the hair beside her ears with her hand and rolled her eyes. "Don't say that, I tried my best to hit her, but I only wounded her. If you hadn't knocked this guy into the sea in the end, even if we joined forces, it would be difficult to win. Ninety percent of the credit for this victory belongs to you, I don't dare ask for more."
Looking at Carlos in front of her, unconsciously, Gion's eyes became complicated. "It feels good to work with this guy..."
While the two were talking, Carlos suddenly frowned and turned to look at a group of people walking in the distance. "You've been watching for so long and you're finally willing to show up?"
It was none other than the Red Hair Pirates. Shanks sighed sadly. "I really didn't expect that after Kaido, even Charlotte Linlin would be defeated by you. Carlos, you really ruined our good work..."
Carlos said calmly, "As a Marine, I should have taken action and arrested you. Since you didn't take advantage of me, I can pretend I didn't see anything. Pirates are not welcome in Wano, get out of here. Otherwise, I'll arrest you all!"
Clang! Shanks pulled out the Gryphon from his waist with an expressionless face. "Are you threatening us? A free man from the sea will not be coerced."
Following his movements, behind him, Yasopp, Lucky Roux, and others also put on postures of preparation for battle. The samurai also silently moved closer. The atmosphere suddenly became extremely solemn. The battle seemed imminent.
Benn Beckman took a deep drag on his cigar. "Shanks, retreat! This battle is meaningless."
Big Mom was defeated by Carlos, and Wano will not change its position. So what if they defeat these Marines? Whether it's reputation or territory, they couldn't get any. They all watched the battle just now. If they really fight, I'm afraid it will be a lose-lose situation. There is really no need to go to war over a dispute of temper.
At Beckman's reminder, Shanks slowly put away Gryphon. After taking a deep look at Carlos, he led everyone away from here.
Watching the other party's back as he leaves, Yamato and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief and were filled with emotion. After Kaido, they witnessed the fall of another Emperor of the Sea.
"Even the sea must obey Lord Carlos's orders."
"You saved Wano once again, I really don't know how to thank you..."
"By the way, Hiyori is still waiting for news. She would be very happy if she knew you were coming. During this period, she often talks about your famous deeds. Sir Carlos, come back to the Flower Capital with us! We'll make sure to entertain you well!"
"The Flower Capital? No problem."
Carlos smiled, and just as he agreed, he heard a system prompt that he hadn't heard for a long time.
"Ding! Host's force (Marine) has suffered a serious blow."
"Checking.....…"
"Testing completed."
"Host's personal behavior profoundly affected the Whitebeard Pirates, causing them to gather their main force and attack Impel Down. This is consistent with the behavior of the 25th Pirates. Final rating: A"
"Strength evaluation: SS"
"The conditions for the reward for Er Wu Zai have been met!"
"Overall rating: S"
"Rewards are being distributed..."
"Congratulations to Host for winning the Master Ball!"
"Do you want to receive it?"
Carlos couldn't help but freeze on the spot, the cold sound of the mechanical system kept echoing in his ears. But he looked confused. What is this situation? Impel Down under attack? What does this have to do with him?
Besides...… S-level reward? Master Ball?
Carlos checked quickly. There was a palm-sized ball in the system space. The upper part was purple and the lower part was white. There was also an "M" logo on it.
[Master Ball]: A Poke Ball made with the most advanced technology, with a 100% capture rate.
It was a short introduction, and Carlos looked at it for a long time. This is a top creation from another anime world; it is said that even mythical beasts can be captured. But the problem is, this is the pirate world, there are no Pokémon!
"I wonder if this thing can capture Zou..."
News of the defeat of the BIGMOM Pirates reached the Flower Capital. The appearance of Carlos also made the people of Wano completely excited. The streets were decorated with lights and streamers. Countless people poured into the streets with wine and food, hoping to catch a glimpse of the heroes. If Denjiro and others hadn't been maintaining order, they might have been overwhelmed by the crowd.
Looking at the cheering crowds on both sides of the road, Carlos nodded slightly. "It's been a while, I haven't seen you here for a while. You guys have done a great job building this place."
Denjiro shook his head with emotion. "Since the overthrow of Kurozumi Orochi and the Beasts Pirates, the people's lives have also improved. Compared with the days when they didn't have enough to eat, it's just a day and a night."
"If it weren't for Your Excellency, where would we be today?"
"But...."
Denjiro hesitated for a while. Under Carlos' gaze, he still said truthfully, "However, there have been some problems in overseas trade recently. Doflamingo unilaterally terminated his trade relationship with us."
Being able to thrive in both black and white, Doflamingo is certainly not stupid. After receiving the news of the destruction of the Beasts Pirates, of course he would not agree to this unequal trade relationship.
Carlos nodded slightly, not paying too much attention to it. When he goes back, he will stop by Dressrosa and have a chat with him.
When everyone came to the general's mansion, the banquet was already prepared. Daimyos from various regions in Wano also attended. In the cheerful and beautiful music, the geisha danced gracefully. During the banquet, the atmosphere was lively.
During this period, Yamato expressed his decision to go to sea with Carlos in front of everyone. Now Wano has become a World Government member country. The invading BIGMOM pirate group was also eliminated. If anyone dares to take advantage of Wano, they will have to think carefully. As for some small pirate groups who don't know the heights of the world, under the protection of Denjiro and others, it shouldn't be a problem.
After Carlos thought about it silently, he readily agreed to Yamato's request and took her under his command.
However, Hiyori seemed a little dissatisfied. This little girl took advantage of the drunkenness and forced Carlos into the boudoir. The two fell asleep and communicated in depth all night.
Meanwhile, at Marine Headquarters...
Even though it was late at night, Akainu, Aokiji, Tsuru, Garp, and others gathered in the Marine Commander's office.
"D..."
Sengoku looked over and over at the document report in his hand, sighing for the first time.
A total of 1,200 prisoners escaped from Impel Down this time. Seven people with bounties above 500 million beli. Twenty-five people with more than 100 million beli, eighty-three people with more than 10 million beli...
He could already imagine what chaos the sea would be like next.
Marine dispatched a total of 100,000 people this time. The battle with the Whitebeard Pirates also failed. The casualties combined exceeded 50,000. Fortunately, no high-end combat power was lost, which can be considered a blessing in disguise.
Akainu, who was covered in bandages, suddenly stood up from the sofa. Such a simple action made the iron-blooded soldier frown. He said solemnly with a dark face, "At least half of the prisoners were taken under Kaido's wing. While they still have a weak foothold in the New World, send troops to destroy them quickly!"
Sengoku shook his head slightly and remained silent. Although he also wanted to do this, reality did not allow it.
The two Marine Admirals, Akainu and Aokiji, were seriously injured in this battle. They have lost combat effectiveness in the short term. Sengoku couldn't help but look at Kizaru who was cutting his nails leisurely. He sighed secretly in his heart.
With so many prisoners escaped at once, it is inevitable that some crazy thugs will take revenge on the Celestial Dragons. To prevent unexpected events, Kizaru, who is currently the only one with fighting ability, cannot be easily mobilized.
General Staff Crane suddenly spoke. "By the way, Sengoku, how is the situation at Wano? Is there any news?"
Sengoku's eyes suddenly dimmed. "In addition to the BIGMOM Pirates, the Red Hair Pirates are also interested in Wano's territory..."
Everyone felt cold. They understood what Sengoku's subtext meant. Crane's expression suddenly changed to the extreme. Garp's face didn't look very good either.
"In other words, our Marine operation failed completely this time." Crane said. "This is troublesome..."
Impel Down rioted and Marine was defeated. This will greatly encourage the pirates' arrogance. They'll become even more unscrupulous in the future. Marine's reputation has plummeted, and its deterrence has been greatly weakened. Many more people may go to sea and become pirates.
They need to disburse pensions to fallen soldiers, renovate Impel Down, reorganize personnel, and recapture the escaped prisoners. They have countless things waiting for them to do.
Akainu snorted in dissatisfaction. "Sengoku, you shouldn't have interfered with Wano's affairs in the first place. If Carlos and Gion were here this time, we might not be defeated!"
Crane said expressionlessly, "Sakazuki, there's no point in talking about this now. Why not plan what to do next? Whether to block everything and start another war or reduce the scope of Marine's activities and recuperate to accumulate strength, we must decide soon."
Sengoku rubbed his temples and said in a deep voice, "Now that we are weakened, it may not be appropriate to forcefully march into the New World."
Akainu snorted discontentedly. "Are we just going to watch these escaped prisoners roam free and cause harm everywhere? If this matter is widely publicized, where will Marine's face be?"
Everyone was silent, and the atmosphere in the office was heavy and depressing.
At this time, BLU BLU BLU————
The phone on the desk suddenly rang. Sengoku quickly picked up the transponder snail on the table.
"Gion, how is the situation over there?"
"Marshal Sengoku, it's over here at Wano. Not only was the BIGMOM pirate group wiped out, but Charlotte Linlin was also captured by us and will set sail early tomorrow morning to escort her to Impel Down."
Everyone in the room stared blankly at the transponder snail. They couldn't believe it for a moment.
Sengoku's eyes widened. He thought he had heard wrong and quickly asked again, "What? Charlotte Linlin, captured? Are you sure?"
"Yes, under the leadership of Carlos Vice Admiral, we successfully defeated her."
After receiving the confirmation, Sengoku's breathing became heavy. He suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "By the way, didn't I hear you say that the Red Hair Pirates are also there..."
"Under the influence of Carlos Vice Admiral, we did not fight, and they have already left Wano."
"Okay, okay, okay!" Sengoku was surprised and delighted and said three "goods" in a row. "By the way, you take Big Mom back to Marine headquarters directly."
"Ah?"
"Impel Down has been mostly destroyed. We'll have a detailed discussion in person when you come back."
After hanging up the phone, Sengoku took a long breath. Akainu, Aokiji, Garp, and others looked at each other and saw surprise in each other's eyes.
Sengoku smiled and waved his hand. "I don't know the specifics yet. Let's wait until they return. This rare good news must be told to the Five Elders immediately."