The most courageous pirate hunter

"I'm determined to become the champion, and I'm going to eat the Flame-Flame Fruit."

all around the world.

Many people looked greedy when they saw the news. The power of Logia-type Devil Fruits is beyond doubt. As long as you eat the Flame-Flame Fruit, you can rise to the top in one step. Such a huge temptation is irresistible to anyone.

"Ace~"

Revolutionary Army Headquarters.

Sabo looked at the news report, tears streaming down his face. Although he already knew that the Whitebeard Pirates had been wiped out, he still held onto a sliver of hope that Ace might escape from Monarch like he did during the Marineford War.

But as soon as the Flame-Flame Fruit appeared, he knew he would never see Ace again.

A full five hours.

Sabo remained locked in his room, ignoring Koala's repeated calls from outside. Finally, Sabo suddenly opened the door and walked towards the dragon's office, ignoring Koala.

"Please come in."

In the office, Long Ye looked at the news, his expression not very good.

Hearing the knock, he put down his newspaper and let the person in.

"Mr. Long, I need to go to Dressrosa."

Sabo's eyes were bloodshot, and he was still clutching the newspaper tightly in his hand.

"You're going to steal the Flame-Flame Fruit?"

"Yes, I will continue Ace's will, and I am determined to obtain the Flame-Flame Fruit."

Sabo's tone was firm; he would not allow anyone to defile the Flame-Flame Fruit.

"Go! If the timing is just right, you might even see Luffy."

"Luffy?" Sabo was taken aback for a moment, then realized that if Luffy knew the Flame-Flame Fruit was in Dressrosa, he would definitely try to steal it.

In this case.

They were able to meet again; it had been a long time since the three brothers last met, but this time Ace was not there.

As the older brother, I had to pull myself together, because I had a foolish younger brother to take care of.

Chapter 408 [The War of the Future: The Age of Hades]

Nut Island.

It's an island themed around nuts, and even the shapes resemble nuts.

Located on the west side of Whole Cake Island, it was originally governed by the Nut Minister Charlotte Armand, but now the entire island is shrouded in smoke, with warships pressing in from the horizon.

This caused great tension among the various humans living on the island and members of the Big Mom Pirates.

"Damn it, it's actually Fleet Admiral Sakazuki leading the team himself."

Who are leading the fleets on the left and right flanks?

On the watchtower, a pirate looked nervous, holding a telescope.

After adjusting the telescope's distance, they discovered that the naval warships constantly approaching Sakazuki's flagship were none other than Admirals Aokiji and Kizaru.

In other words.

They would be facing a Grand Admiral and two Admirals, as well as many other renowned Vice Admirals.

"What should we do? With this navy's strength, we simply can't defend Nut Island."

"Mother and the other ministers have gone out to occupy the Whitebeard Pirates' territory."

"We are isolated and helpless."

Some pirates looked embarrassed. They knew their base was undefended, and how could they, the ones guarding the base, possibly stop the navy's forces?

"Marshal, Nut Island is just ahead."

"After passing Nut Island comes Cheese Island, and finally Jam Island. Once you get past Jam Island, you'll reach Cake Island."

A major general, holding a nautical chart, reported to Sakazuki, who was standing at the bow of the ship with his arms crossed.

"Order to fire and wipe Nut Island off the nautical chart."

Sakazuki wanted to see just how powerful the legendary ancient weapon was, which was said to be able to destroy an island with a single shot. The Nut Island in front of him was at most a medium-sized island, and one shot should not be enough to destroy it.

There are many islands in the sea, some large and some small.

The smallest size could be the size of a house, while the largest could be the size of a continent.

Therefore, it is rumored that Hades could destroy an island with a single shot. This island might not even be considered a small island, but that is not to be denied. Even so, it would far surpass the capabilities of current weapons.

"But there are still many innocent people on the ground."

The major general hesitated.

"Are you questioning me?"

Sakazuki didn't bother to explain, he just glanced at the major general, and that glance immediately made the major general's spirits lift. He quickly saluted and went down to give orders.

"Correct angle."

"Start charging!"

"preparation."

The Pluto created by the Navy differs somewhat from the one created by Big Mom.

Appearance doesn't really matter, as long as it's destructive enough.

The oval-shaped bow of the ship, resembling a cannonball, began to open up and down mechanically, gathering terrifying energy that even swallowed up light.

"emission!"

Once the energy was fully charged, a beam of light arrived at Nut Island in an instant, and then the world went silent as a vast mushroom cloud began to rise slowly.

Visible to the naked eye.

Many pirates disappeared completely in the explosion without even having a chance to scream.

"How terrifying!"

Two figures appeared one after the other next to Sakazuki. Looking at the mushroom cloud that was constantly expanding on the island, they were both filled with shock. If it hit them, they might vomit a bucket of blood.

"Could this be the ancient weapon Hades?"

Borsalino looked at the extraordinary steel behemoth ship beneath his feet. There were many things he couldn't understand, but it exuded a sense of advanced technology inside and out.

"The destructive power did not disappoint me."

Sakazuki nodded first, then a slight smile appeared on his lips. With such a powerful weapon, he wanted to see who could stop the navy on this sea.

"Isn't this going a bit too far?"

Kuzan frowned slightly.

There are a lot of civilians on Nut Island. If this shot hits, not many of them will survive.

"No one living in Totland is innocent."

"Heading to the next island."

After blocking the oncoming shockwave, Sakazuki gave the order, having lost interest in Nut Island. Although Nut Island had not yet sunk, the people on it had been wiped out.

It was so barren that not a blade of grass could grow there.

It's no different from destroying an island with a single shot.

This is the power of ancient weapons.

What followed was like an uninhabited place.

Sakazuki wasted no time. Upon arriving at Cheese Island, he ordered the cannons to fire, and Cheese Island followed in the footsteps of Nut Island, with no one surviving and being completely wiped out.

Even Jam Island couldn't escape.

A vast mushroom cloud was rising slowly. Kuzan stood on the warship, looking at the incoming flames and shockwaves, and sighed. This weapon was too powerful.

Considering that the design blueprints for Hades have become commonplace, and since the World Government can manufacture it, it's only a matter of time before other kingdoms can too.

He couldn't imagine the wars to come.

If every kingdom possessed one or even multiple Pluto warships, and they indiscriminately opened fire in battle, how many islands on the high seas would survive? The entire world would likely be plunged into destruction.

Jormungandr opened Pandora's box.

"Marshal, we'll arrive at the cake shop in five hours."

After destroying Jam Island, the group heads to their final destination, Cake Island.

However, after driving for two hours, the previously cloudless sky began to be covered by dark clouds, with strong winds howling and thunder falling from time to time.

This scene is clearly man-made.

really.

A gigantic dragon head emerged from the clouds, its gaping maw gleaming with blinding light, before transforming into a streak of heat and hurtling toward the naval fleet.