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Chapter 544: Marine Counterattack
The objective of the Flying Pirates has become completely clear: the Marines.
In just one month, the Various Factions in the New World united, with the Flying Pirates as the main body, gathering a massive Pirate Fleet of nearly a hundred thousand.
And the actual number is not just this; influenced by the Flying Pirates' operation, many Pirate have become curious and are rushing to Blood War Island to join this grand War that is about to erupt.
The Flying Pirates alone account for at least half.
This shows how great the resolve of Shiki "The Golden Lion" is.
There was no concealment at all; this was a silent Declaration of War.
Telling the Marines that the Battlefield has already been set.
If the Marines don't come, then they can only attack other places.
Therefore, the Marines have to come, whether they want to or not.
Facing the Pirate's provocation, the entire World is watching; they cannot back down.
However, the scale of the War exceeded their expectations.
A Pirate Army of over a hundred thousand – what a terrifying Strength, sweeping towards them with overwhelming force.
"Is Shiki going to have a Decisive Battle with us now?"
In the Navy Headquarters Meeting Room, the atmosphere was extremely oppressive.
Everyone felt immense Stress.
A Vice Admiral couldn't help but speak, his voice trembling slightly.
"No, there's no need to panic.
It's not time for the Decisive Battle yet."
Sengoku shook his head.
As Acting Fleet Admiral, he seemed increasingly authoritative.
As soon as he spoke, the entire Conference Room fell silent.
Kong, standing nearby, watched with satisfaction.
Under Stress, Sengoku was growing rapidly and could already be considered a relatively qualified Fleet Admiral.
"Otherwise, the Flying Pirates wouldn't have sent out only half their Military Strength, and those Great Pirate wouldn't have sent out only part of their Military Strength."
"Shiki secretly sent word that his two Right-hand men will not participate in the War, and neither will the other Top-tier Great Pirate among the Great Pirate, including himself."
"However, all the Fleet Captain under his command and the Cadre of other Pirate Crew will participate."
Hearing this, many people breathed a sigh of relief.
In terms of Top Tier Combatant, if a War truly broke out, facing the alliance of those Monster, the Marines would be completely at a disadvantage, even counting the Army and CP0 Agent.
Looking at it this way, it seemed they had even gained something.
However, it wasn't much better.
Which of these Great Pirate's Core Cadre wasn't a Monster renowned throughout the Great Sea?
Their combined massive numbers were something the current Marines couldn't stop.
Sengoku clearly understood this point as well.
However, Shiki's underlying meaning was also very clear.
"This means I, Garp, and Zephyr cannot participate in this War."
"For Shiki, this might be a training exercise, or perhaps, a preview of the future War."
"Regardless, Shiki has declared War, and we cannot show weakness."
Saying this, Sengoku stood up, and everyone's gaze fell upon him.
Sengoku's Heart pounded rapidly.
From this moment on, he was already the Fleet Admiral of the Marines, bearing a heavy mission.
He turned his head to look at Kong beside him.
Facing Sengoku's gaze, Kong nodded seriously, indicating his Recognition.
Receiving Kong's authorization, Sengoku let out a deep breath of relief.
"The entire Marines is to be fully mobilized.
Headquarters will dispatch sixty thousand Elite Unit.
The Four Seas and the various Marine Base in the Grand Line will transfer Elite Combatant to the New World to participate in the War."
"At the same time, I will request Combatant Strength aid from the World Government."
"Everyone, be prepared to face the upcoming Great Battle."
"Understood!"
"Good, meeting dismissed."
The entire Marines began to mobilize.
The preparations made before were simply insignificant.
News spread from Marine Headquarters to every Branch Base.
Everyone received the order.
Transfer Elite Combatant to Marine Headquarters.
No Base could refuse the Headquarters' summoning.
"Looks like I'll be leaving for a while."
In the North Blue, Shirek put down his Den Den Mushi and smiled with amusement.
In such a large-scale War, his Ability was indispensable, so he was specially summoned back to Headquarters.
Not only him, but Harken was also to be summoned back to Headquarters.
This did not surprise him.
After all, Harken was also a high-achiever who graduated from the Elite Training Camp, ranking in the upper-middle.
War is cruel, and it is also a trial.
It doesn't matter; the Dark Sun Cult's Development has long been on the right track.
Most of the Navy Branch in the Sea Area he manages are already under his control.
Even if he leaves for a while, there won't be any problems.
On the other side, in the First Half of the Grand Line, Kyle also received the summoning.
Gulichalido, who was already located at a New World Fortress, was no exception.
Due to the weaker Combatant Strength of the Four Seas Navy, besides the Marines whose approximate Strength was known to Headquarters and were directly summoned, others could voluntarily accept the summoning and go to the New World together.
For many frustrated Marines, this was actually an opportunity to rise.
The New World, for them, was a completely bigger stage.
In the New World, although the Death rate is higher, there are also more opportunities.
Perhaps they could make a meteoric rise.
Moreover, to deal with this War, the Marine Headquarters Higher-ups have decided to make Six Styles and Haki training available.
In this War, as long as the requirements are met, one can apply for the Training Manuals for Six Styles and Haki.
This holds considerable attraction for those ordinary Marines.
Their existence has Value.
Although most are Cannon Fodder, perhaps some outstanding individuals with Potential could rise during the War.
However, the primary summoning Area is still the Grand Line.
Large numbers of Navy Soldier were transferred, heading to Marine Headquarters aboard ship after ship of Marine Warships.
Almost all Navy Cadet who graduated from the Elite Training Camp will participate in this War.
They are already the mainstay of the Marines.
Marine Headquarters has decided to go all out.
Just as Sengoku said, this is a preview of the future War by Shiki "The Golden Lion".
If they can't even overcome this hurdle, then they might as well surrender in the future.
This also shows how terrifying the Pirate Strength is today.
Under the leadership of Shiki "The Golden Lion", being able to integrate the Strength of the majority of Pirate in the New World means their overall Strength is not weaker than the Rocks Pirates back then, and perhaps even stronger.
Although one Rocks was sacrificed and a few old Great Pirate retired, the Young Monster from back then have all grown into Strongman at the Peak of the Great Sea.
Currently, Shiki "The Golden Lion" is not much different compared to Rocks.
Moreover, new Monster are emerging.
As time passes, the number of Strongman among the Pirate will only increase.
(end of chapter)
The objective of the Flying Pirates has become completely clear: the Marines.
In just one month, the Various Factions in the New World united, with the Flying Pirates as the main body, gathering a massive Pirate Fleet of nearly a hundred thousand.
And the actual number is not just this; influenced by the Flying Pirates' operation, many Pirate have become curious and are rushing to Blood War Island to join this grand War that is about to erupt.
The Flying Pirates alone account for at least half.
This shows how great the resolve of Shiki "The Golden Lion" is.
There was no concealment at all; this was a silent Declaration of War.
Telling the Marines that the Battlefield has already been set.
If the Marines don't come, then they can only attack other places.
Therefore, the Marines have to come, whether they want to or not.
Facing the Pirate's provocation, the entire World is watching; they cannot back down.
However, the scale of the War exceeded their expectations.
A Pirate Army of over a hundred thousand – what a terrifying Strength, sweeping towards them with overwhelming force.
"Is Shiki going to have a Decisive Battle with us now?"
In the Navy Headquarters Meeting Room, the atmosphere was extremely oppressive.
Everyone felt immense Stress.
A Vice Admiral couldn't help but speak, his voice trembling slightly.
"No, there's no need to panic.
It's not time for the Decisive Battle yet."
Sengoku shook his head.
As Acting Fleet Admiral, he seemed increasingly authoritative.
As soon as he spoke, the entire Conference Room fell silent.
Kong, standing nearby, watched with satisfaction.
Under Stress, Sengoku was growing rapidly and could already be considered a relatively qualified Fleet Admiral.
"Otherwise, the Flying Pirates wouldn't have sent out only half their Military Strength, and those Great Pirate wouldn't have sent out only part of their Military Strength."
"Shiki secretly sent word that his two Right-hand men will not participate in the War, and neither will the other Top-tier Great Pirate among the Great Pirate, including himself."
"However, all the Fleet Captain under his command and the Cadre of other Pirate Crew will participate."
Hearing this, many people breathed a sigh of relief.
In terms of Top Tier Combatant, if a War truly broke out, facing the alliance of those Monster, the Marines would be completely at a disadvantage, even counting the Army and CP0 Agent.
Looking at it this way, it seemed they had even gained something.
However, it wasn't much better.
Which of these Great Pirate's Core Cadre wasn't a Monster renowned throughout the Great Sea?
Their combined massive numbers were something the current Marines couldn't stop.
Sengoku clearly understood this point as well.
However, Shiki's underlying meaning was also very clear.
"This means I, Garp, and Zephyr cannot participate in this War."
"For Shiki, this might be a training exercise, or perhaps, a preview of the future War."
"Regardless, Shiki has declared War, and we cannot show weakness."
Saying this, Sengoku stood up, and everyone's gaze fell upon him.
Sengoku's Heart pounded rapidly.
From this moment on, he was already the Fleet Admiral of the Marines, bearing a heavy mission.
He turned his head to look at Kong beside him.
Facing Sengoku's gaze, Kong nodded seriously, indicating his Recognition.
Receiving Kong's authorization, Sengoku let out a deep breath of relief.
"The entire Marines is to be fully mobilized.
Headquarters will dispatch sixty thousand Elite Unit.
The Four Seas and the various Marine Base in the Grand Line will transfer Elite Combatant to the New World to participate in the War."
"At the same time, I will request Combatant Strength aid from the World Government."
"Everyone, be prepared to face the upcoming Great Battle."
"Understood!"
"Good, meeting dismissed."
The entire Marines began to mobilize.
The preparations made before were simply insignificant.
News spread from Marine Headquarters to every Branch Base.
Everyone received the order.
Transfer Elite Combatant to Marine Headquarters.
No Base could refuse the Headquarters' summoning.
"Looks like I'll be leaving for a while."
In the North Blue, Shirek put down his Den Den Mushi and smiled with amusement.
In such a large-scale War, his Ability was indispensable, so he was specially summoned back to Headquarters.
Not only him, but Harken was also to be summoned back to Headquarters.
This did not surprise him.
After all, Harken was also a high-achiever who graduated from the Elite Training Camp, ranking in the upper-middle.
War is cruel, and it is also a trial.
It doesn't matter; the Dark Sun Cult's Development has long been on the right track.
Most of the Navy Branch in the Sea Area he manages are already under his control.
Even if he leaves for a while, there won't be any problems.
On the other side, in the First Half of the Grand Line, Kyle also received the summoning.
Gulichalido, who was already located at a New World Fortress, was no exception.
Due to the weaker Combatant Strength of the Four Seas Navy, besides the Marines whose approximate Strength was known to Headquarters and were directly summoned, others could voluntarily accept the summoning and go to the New World together.
For many frustrated Marines, this was actually an opportunity to rise.
The New World, for them, was a completely bigger stage.
In the New World, although the Death rate is higher, there are also more opportunities.
Perhaps they could make a meteoric rise.
Moreover, to deal with this War, the Marine Headquarters Higher-ups have decided to make Six Styles and Haki training available.
In this War, as long as the requirements are met, one can apply for the Training Manuals for Six Styles and Haki.
This holds considerable attraction for those ordinary Marines.
Their existence has Value.
Although most are Cannon Fodder, perhaps some outstanding individuals with Potential could rise during the War.
However, the primary summoning Area is still the Grand Line.
Large numbers of Navy Soldier were transferred, heading to Marine Headquarters aboard ship after ship of Marine Warships.
Almost all Navy Cadet who graduated from the Elite Training Camp will participate in this War.
They are already the mainstay of the Marines.
Marine Headquarters has decided to go all out.
Just as Sengoku said, this is a preview of the future War by Shiki "The Golden Lion".
If they can't even overcome this hurdle, then they might as well surrender in the future.
This also shows how terrifying the Pirate Strength is today.
Under the leadership of Shiki "The Golden Lion", being able to integrate the Strength of the majority of Pirate in the New World means their overall Strength is not weaker than the Rocks Pirates back then, and perhaps even stronger.
Although one Rocks was sacrificed and a few old Great Pirate retired, the Young Monster from back then have all grown into Strongman at the Peak of the Great Sea.
Currently, Shiki "The Golden Lion" is not much different compared to Rocks.
Moreover, new Monster are emerging.
As time passes, the number of Strongman among the Pirate will only increase.
(end of chapter)
