Chapter 103: Thanks to Lord Longinus' Spear for the 55,000 Tip!
[Boom----]
The majestic Dragon Heat Breath surged out from his mouth. The scorching fire formed a long column, and the surrounding atmosphere was instantly evaporated into thick White Smoke by the high temperature, heading straight towards the Cargo Ships at the center of the Fleet.
"Didn't you want to protect them? Then I'll destroy them!!"
Kaido's dragon eyes were filled with burning rage. He stared wide-eyed, waiting for a massive explosion to sink all the Treasure into the Seabed.
He wanted to see the expressions of shock and despair on Garp and Sengoku's faces!
However, Kaido didn't notice that Garp and Sengoku showed no signs of defending. Not even a ripple appeared in their gazes. Instead, they continued to clench their fists, swing their palms, and attack without hesitation.
At that instant, a crimson Radiance suddenly burst forth from one of the Large Cargo Ships. Immediately after, the surrounding Seawater was dyed a crimson color at a Speed visible to the naked eye.
Just as the surging Boro Breath came crashing down, crimson Sea Waves actually sprayed up, forming a giant blood-red 'inverted bowl' that covered the two Large Cargo Ships, and collided with the scorching pillar of fire.
[Boom!!!]
Boro Breath and the Blood Shield, one attacking and one defending, were locked in a stalemate in Mid-air. The high temperature of the former was desperately burning the blood, evaporating large amounts of foul-smelling fresh red steam, while the latter, relying on the inexhaustible vast Great Sea, raced against Time to replenish the shield's losses and thickness.
"How is this possible?!"
Kaido was completely dumbfounded. He hadn't expected the Marines to be hiding another Great Expert. His Heart completely plummeted into the Abyss.
On the other side.
Charlotte Linlin's mouth twitched as she watched this scene on the Projection Screen. She felt fortunate that she hadn't gone back to save him, otherwise, she would have been thrown into Impel Down along with Kaido.
"Mamamam, this Ability looks like a Paramecia System Awakening, but I haven't heard of any Paramecia System Experts in the Marines?"
Next, as expected, under the gaze of thousands of Audience members, Kaido was subjected to a powerful Doubles attack by Sengoku and Garp. The former's Buddha Palm held down his dragon head, while the latter's Iron Fist relentlessly hammered his chest.
"Ugh ahhhhh----"
The shrill Screams were continuous. The dignified Captain of the Beast Pirates, a world-renowned Expert, had such a miserable fate.
Especially King, Queen, and the rest of the subordinates on Onigashima in Wano Country, they were completely stunned watching this Screen Feed. They just stared blankly, not knowing what to do or say.
It wasn't that Kaido had never been defeated before, but there was never a World Broadcast back then!!
"Then... should we go save the Captain..." a Zoan User wearing leather clothes asked weakly in a low voice.
But upon hearing this, the Crewmates present all lowered their heads, silently admiring the patterns on their shoes, completely silent.
Go save him? In front of Sengoku and Garp, and that mysterious Paramecia System Expert, how could they save him? They wouldn't dare go over and say, 'Who do you think I am? Bring the Ship closer!'
At this moment, King, as the second-in-command, spoke up.
"Are the people on this Island also watching this Live Broadcast?"
Queen took a puff of his cigarette and said in a deep voice, "No, this Nation basically has no contact with the outside world. Not even News Coos can fly here. Only we specifically pay attention to outside movements."
"That's good." King took two steps forward, his icy gaze sweeping over all the Crewmates. He said coldly, "From now on, discussing this Matter is forbidden, and you are not allowed to reveal it to the outside. If I hear even a single word, don't blame me for being ruthless. Is that clear?"
"Uh, yes, yes, yes, it's clear!"
"It's clear!!"
This group of uniform Zoan Users nodded repeatedly, desperately making assurances. No one dared to raise an objection to King's Order.
"So, what do we do next?" Queen asked, exhaling a puff of White Smoke beside him.
"Wait." King walked over and directly crushed the poor Visual Den Den Mushi.
"Kaido will find a way to get out. We just need to wait for the Captain's return. Before that, completely seal off Wano Country's connection with the outside world, even more thoroughly than before."
"Especially, we cannot let Kozuki Oden know about this Matter, otherwise, we will all die..." As he spoke, his gaze turned towards Wano Country.
Hearing this, everyone's Heart tightened. They immediately understood the importance of secrecy. Although that Oden was performing a ridiculous naked dance, his Combat Power was no laughing matter.
Even if King and Queen attacked together, they would not be his match!
On the Marine Fleet side, Kaido had already been handcuffed with Seastone Handcuffs and Leg Cuffs, and then locked in a Prison Cell inside a Warship's Cabin. Garp was sitting on a chair, eating Senbei while reading a Newspaper.
Seeing this, Kaido inside gave up hope...
As for the Citizens of Various Nations in the outside world, with the conclusion of this earth-shattering Great Sea Battle, the Live Broadcast also temporarily came to an end, because it would take several days to return from here to the G-1 Branch.
However, the Officials from the Propaganda Department also said that a World Broadcast would be initiated again then, allowing everyone to personally see the Boxes containing the Treasure being moved to Holy Land Marie Geoise, and all the Treasure piled up there for everyone to see, thus proving that the Great Pirate Treasure ONE PIECE had truly fallen into the hands of the World Government!
As for why they were heading to G-1, it was because these Warships were directly under the G-1 Branch. Trying to transfer ten Warships from Marine Headquarters would require passing through the Seabed ten thousand meters below, which was too troublesome.
However, although the Live Broadcast Screen Feed disappeared, the influence of this Matter spread as the Audience dispersed.
In Royal Palaces, Ports, Taverns, Schools, Plazas, and even within Cabins, everyone was frantically discussing topics about the Marines, about ONE PIECE, about 'Whitebeard', BIG MOM, and about Kaido.
Basically, no one doubted the authenticity of this Treasure anymore. Didn't they see so many Pirates fighting fiercely over it?
This left the former Crewmates of the Roger Pirates in Various Places in the World with bitter and helpless expressions. They could only watch as their Captain's plan from his lifetime was shattered like this, and then tilt their heads back and drain the golden Liquid in their Wine Glasses in one gulp.
Truly, drowning one's sorrows in Alcohol only makes them worse...
Over at Holy Land Marie Geoise, Maids naturally took away the Visual Den Den Mushi that had closed its eyes. It wasn't easy for it, after all, it had been projecting images with its eyes open the whole time, not even daring to blink.
However, Im's fun didn't end there. Look, new entertainment was unfolding on the Court.
Mihawk, holding Black Blade: Yoru, and Gion, holding Konpira, stood on their respective Half-courts, facing each other from a distance. The sharp gazes unique to Sword Masters collided in Mid-air.
This Sparring match was proposed by the latter. At the time, Stussy beside them was so frightened her face turned pale, and she quickly moved several meters away from Gion.
Although their relationship was good after spending a few days together, this didn't mean their friendship was very deep. She wasn't willing to anger the Celestial Dragons along with the other party.
Fortunately, Lord Saint Nerona didn't blame Gion for anything, and didn't even ask for Mihawk's Opinion, directly agreeing on behalf of the other party.
Because he wanted to watch, they had to fight!
Mihawk didn't say anything either. He stood up and was the first to walk onto the Court, then said to Gion, "A Sword Master trained by Marine Headquarters, huh? I haven't fought one of those before. Come, let me see what you've got!"
(End of Chapter)