One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 271 Hoenn vs. Navy
"Boom! Boom! Boom!!!"

Countless shells rained down on the land, instantly drawing back the curtain on war. Media reporters on shore became the navy's primary targets.

To cover their tracks, the navy also carried out indiscriminate bombing of other areas, as if they had issued a Buster Call.

"Hurry up and save people!"

"Medical team, take the injured away!"

"Intercept the shells!"

Without orders, the Hoenn Navy immediately launched a rescue operation, but they underestimated the reporters' unwavering determination.

"I do not go!!!"

Many reporters hid behind rocks and continued filming fearlessly, demonstrating their professionalism to the fullest.

Breaking news!

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them as journalists; if they seize it, their future resumes will be incredibly brilliant.

I won't leave, I absolutely refuse to leave!
"Are these bastards insane?!"

Speed ​​cursed angrily, and seeing the cannonballs flying towards him, he immediately drew his bow and arrows, and a dozen arrows accurately intercepted the cannonballs.

"Boom boom boom!"

Fireballs exploded in the air.

"Amazing!"

"So cool! No wonder he's a pirate with a bounty of over 3 million!"

"Fool, Lord Speed ​​is now a Vice Admiral in the Hoenn Marines, not a pirate!"

The reporters hiding behind him pointed their cameras at Speed ​​and excitedly took a series of photos. They were excited to get clear photos of a powerful figure in action up close, and they were sure to be praised by the editor-in-chief when they got back.

More and more Hoenn warships are arriving.

Ice Age!

Suddenly, a large area of ​​the sea froze!
The fleet at the naval headquarters was frozen on the sea and unable to move forward; only the guns of the leading warships could reach the shore.

The firepower of warships was greatly limited.

"The sea is frozen!"

"This ability belongs to Admiral Aokiji!"

"The rumors are true!"

"Damn it, why did Admiral Aokiji join the Hoenn government?!"

Looking at the frozen sea, the marines' hearts wavered. Of the original three admirals, Aokiji was the most considerate of his subordinates and had the highest prestige among ordinary marines.

The thought of facing Admiral Aokiji caused many marines to completely lose their will to fight, and they couldn't understand why things had turned out this way.

"asshole!"

Smoker's rage level is at its maximum.

On one hand, there was his defection from Aokiji, and on the other hand, there was his anger towards the World Government. He saw no justice in this war.

But the order to attack came soon after.

"All marines, land!"

Vice Admiral Dogman took command and ordered all marines to land and fight. With the ice as a foothold, the marines only needed to launch an assault.

"Charge! Attack!"

"Oh oh oh!!!"

Led by officers, countless marines jumped off the warships and charged toward the Hoenn fleet.

The team was led by ten lieutenant generals, most of whom were newly recruited lieutenant generals through the large-scale conscription, with only two or three familiar faces.

There are ten more pacifists!
Total strength: 30,000!
"Let's fight!"

The officers and soldiers of Hoenn made their appearance one after another.

This time, Hoenn mobilized more than 20,000 troops, not much less than the enemy, and this was the first large-scale foreign war since the establishment of the Hoenn government.

Although they are slightly outnumbered, their morale is soaring, ten times that of the main navy. This is due to their trust in the Hoenn government's ideology and the just nature of the war!
We must not lose to a hypocritical navy!

"attack!"

Drake leaped onto the sea surface, transforming into a giant Allosaurus and roaring as he charged toward the main Marine headquarters.

The once confused look in their eyes is now filled with unwavering determination.

He hadn't forgotten his identity, nor did he want to be enemies with his former teammates, but he wasn't a fool either; he could distinguish right from wrong.

In this war, the Hoenn Navy is the one on the side of justice.

Therefore, he must give it his all!
"Ouch!!!!"

The roars of ferocious beasts echoed across the battlefield!
"It's Drake!"

Peacock, Grus, and the other Sword members all looked grim when they saw the Allosaurus leading the charge.

Even if you're on a covert mission, you don't have to work this hard!
"Stop him!"

Without hesitation, Sword and his crew rushed towards Drake. Only they and the Fleet Admiral knew Drake's true identity as a spy; the other officers wouldn't hold back. "Stop, Drake!"

"Peacock, Grus!"

Drake looked at his colleague, but instead of slowing down, he became even more ferocious, opening his blood-red maw and biting down!

"Try to stop me!"

"what?!"

The two men's expressions changed drastically, and they immediately dodged to the sides, clearly not expecting Drake to attack so mercilessly.

"Crack!"

The ice where we were just standing had been pierced by sharp teeth.

"Drake is really going to kill us!"

Gross was furious.

Although they didn't know what had happened, they now had to make a decision: if they didn't fight as if they were enemies, they would all be killed by Drake.

"Get out of the way!"

Several giants appeared on the battlefield, wielding enormous weapons and sweeping across the navy. The leading giant had striking hair like a lion's mane.

"That's Lieutenant General Saul!"

Some veterans recognized Sauro.

Compared to humans, giants have a lifespan of up to three hundred years, and even after twenty years, Sauro's appearance has not changed at all.

The long-dead Giant Vice Admiral has suddenly appeared in the Hoenn camp!
"And Jinbe, the knight of the sea, he also joined the Hoenn government!"

Jinbe also appeared.

For the sake of Fishman Island, he voluntarily drank the "little brother's sake" and is now assigned to the Hoenn Navy as a vice admiral, while also serving as the captain of the underwater assault force.

"Don't back down! Attack!"

Red King, Tu Cha, Guillotine, and other new vice admirals of the Navy have also begun to exert their strength and have rushed to the forefront of the battle.

Upside-down mountain, coastline.

"Is this how the navy operates?"

Faced with Goode's questioning, Araki and Fujitora were unable to utter a single word of defense, their hearts also filled with suppressed anger.

But no matter how angry they are, as admirals of the Navy Headquarters, they have their own stance and cannot be easily changed.

"It's no use saying anything now!"

Araki's arm extended, transforming into a massive wooden arm that slammed into the ground, followed by his body expanding and growing larger.

In the blink of an eye, a giant tree-man appeared.

"Good brothers!"

Araki looked down at Goode.

"War is not an argument; whoever is more righteous doesn't change anything. Only winning or losing matters!"

"Indeed."

Goode nodded slowly.

He didn't expect to gain a slight advantage on the "greater good" front and make the two generals of his own unit back down and make peace; this wasn't child's play.

Those who have reached their positions are all people of unwavering will, who have long been accustomed to the dark side of the world.

If the water is clear, there will be no fish.

Even the Hoenn government is not without its flaws. For the two admirals, how are they any different from the World Government?

There are plenty of people who shout slogans loudly.

Just like the Revolutionary Army, which has accumulated a reputation over twenty years, the people consider the Revolutionary Army to be more righteous than the Hoenn government. However, very few strong individuals join the Revolutionary Army.

If you really want to convince the other side, in addition to having a better ideology and system than the World Government, you also need to demonstrate the strength to rival the World Government.

Otherwise, it's all just empty talk!
Good looked at Fujitora.

"Even I, an old man, must get serious!"

Fujitora drew his cane sword and solemnly held it up to his eyes.

Although he was blind, his heart was not.

He harbored deep hatred for the Celestial Dragons' rule, and his purpose in joining the Navy was to dismantle the corrupt system.

He now desperately wanted to know if the man before him truly had the ability to challenge the "gods" in the heavens.

That requires more than just justice.

The blades flashed, and purple halos reached straight into the sky!
"Ah la la!"

Handsome Boy also arrived on the battlefield, and ice crystals spread rapidly across the land.

"It's so lively here, let me join in!"

(End of this chapter)