Pirate: I was just slacking off, do you really think I'm bad?

"Oh no!"

Cracker was greatly alarmed.

His location has been exposed!

This is a very serious matter.

With his abilities, he could have hidden among the biscuit soldiers and at least held off these lieutenant generals for half an hour.

Now that his true form has been exposed, he probably won't even last twenty minutes.

"Focus fire!"

An elderly vice admiral calmly directed the naval musketeers on deck to launch an attack.

Bang bang bang!

Cracker had quickly brought all the nearby biscuit soldiers closer to him, but just now he had expanded the battlefield.

At this moment, only twenty biscuit soldiers gathered around him, while biscuit fragments were being knocked off by the muskets of the naval soldiers.

The giant general, who had narrowly escaped a sneak attack, raised his spiked club high and charged toward Cracker like a raging bull.

boom!

Soldiers were everywhere, their pieces broken into several pieces.

At the same time, the vice admiral who had been fighting the biscuit soldiers gathered on the deck instantly abandoned the biscuit soldiers around him.

Using the speed of shaving, it appeared at the location of Cracker's main body, which had already been divided and surrounded.

"Goodbye, Mom! Goodbye, Katakuri!"

When Cracker was facing a life-or-death situation, he turned a blind eye to the vice admiral beside him.

Under his command, apart from his fifteen personal biscuit soldiers, the rest of the biscuit soldiers rushed towards the naval soldiers on the deck and the weak points of the military aircraft.

Even if he dies here, he will use his life to fulfill his promise to Katakuri.

Bang bang bang!

The biscuit soldiers slashed at everything on the warship with their greatswords, including rushing into the armory to attack the cannons and even trying to attack the ship's engine room.

"To have such awareness even before death, I acknowledge your sense of responsibility."

The elderly vice admiral spoke slowly.

He was more or less influenced by Sora and Sengoku, and his evaluation of some characters in One Piece tends to be positive.

But that doesn't mean he'll let Cracker go.

On the contrary, his presence on the battlefields of the New World demonstrates Raleigh's trust in him.

"According to Marshal Raleigh's explanation, the more noble an enemy's character is before they die, the more we need to completely destroy them."

"Clearly, your sense of responsibility towards your family has made me feel a sense of crisis."

"Therefore, I will use every means to ensure your complete death."

The famous swords in their hands emitted resounding clangs, and then all the lieutenant generals attacked at once.

Sabers, fists, firearms, Devil Fruit abilities... every technique that could be found on the sea was collectively unleashed by the Vice Admirals.

Under their combined attack, even Charlotte Linlin, one of the Three Emperors, had to avoid their sharp edge.

This is a unique encirclement and killing formation for top-tier fighters, developed after the naval reforms.

Cracker stubbornly held up the pretzel in his hand:

"Come on, you bunch of navy scum, let's see who's stronger between us!"

It's clicked!

click!

The crisp sounds rang out one after another, and the biscuit soldiers blocking the way in front of the cracker were like towers made of sand, unable to do anything to stop them.

The combined attack of the vice admirals all landed on Cracker's main body.

A razor-sharp military knife pierced through Cracker's biscuit armor and emerged from his back.

At the same time, several iron fists struck Cracker, shattering his armor and internal bones.

Looking at the constantly falling cookie fragments and the cookie soldiers scattered all over the ground, the vice admirals knew...

This enemy has already begun his life countdown.

However, they didn't want Cracker to have another chance to reminisce.

A gift!

Another military knife slashed at Cracker's neck.

A fine head flew into the air and rolled several times on the deck.

The older vice admiral sheathed his longsword and said:

"Remember what General Raleigh said: don't waste time talking to the enemy. Don't give them any time before you've cut off their head."

Looking at the head rolling on the ground, the other vice admirals nodded solemnly, then started laughing and joking again.

The elderly vice admiral summoned the ship's sailors to dispose of Cracker's head and put it away.

These were their battle achievements, especially those of some well-known figures among the pirates. Raleigh's orders to them were to bring the bodies back if possible.

Because Raleigh is short of manpower in New Marineford.

Only when the navy continuously brings back the enemy's heads can the world's people have more confidence in the navy.

In chaotic times, harsh measures are necessary!

When the bloody heads of prominent pirates are displayed in the Navy's plaza, it makes anyone who secretly aspires to become a pirate think twice.

Whether it can withstand the sharp swords in the hands of the navy.

So far, the results are quite good.

At least, there are no more pirates in the park now.

Most pirates in the four seas, fearing the strength of the navy, will not cross the Reverse Mountain within the four seas.

Moreover, because the Revolutionary Army had been constantly overthrowing corrupt kingdoms and cracking down on pirates, the number of pirates in the four seas had decreased dramatically.

Currently, the New World has the largest number of pirates in the entire world.

Far from the warship, Katakuri's Vivre Card suddenly burst into flames, with no hope of extinguishing it.

Katakuri let the Vivre Card burn in his hand.

His face was already covered in tears.

He removed the veil covering his face, revealing his terrifyingly large mouth.

It didn't make a sound, it just opened its mouth wide and looked up at the sky.

From other people's perspectives, Katakuri is terrifying.

But only the Charlotte family members who were very familiar with Katakuri knew that this was Katakuri's expression of extreme grief.

Even though Katakuri didn't say anything, they all understood.

Cracker must have been killed.

Only this reason could make Katakuri, who never takes off his bib, show such an expression.

A wailing sound echoed on the deck.

Katakuri ignored it, as he was currently immersed in grief.

"Cracker...you bastard, you said you'd come back."

Katakuri let the ashes from the burning Vivre Card be scattered by the wind; he didn't want to do anything right now.

Cracker's sacrifice bought them twenty minutes, which was enough time to give them a significant lead over the navy on such a vast ocean.

It can be said that everyone on their ship was able to safely return to the third line of defense.

Katakuri didn't know how much time had passed, but he saw a tall figure appear before him.

"Katakuri, hasn't Cracker returned?"

The familiar voice stopped Katakuri from his grief. He knelt on one knee, tears still streaming down his face.

"Mom, Cracker's Vivre Card has been burned."

Charlotte Linlin, who was originally furious, fell silent for a moment after hearing the news of Cracker's sacrifice.

"Creak is a good boy."

"Katakuri, Cracker is dead, you'll have to take on more responsibility from now on."

After saying a few words, Charlotte Linlin flew off alone to Whole Cake Island.

Because the thoughts in her mind had already begun to stir.

Because of her stable life over the years, she has been eating all kinds of desserts almost all the time, and the consequences are very serious if she can't have them.

If she weren't worried that the Navy would wipe out all of Charlotte's family's executives, she wouldn't have insisted on staying here today.

Only when she saw Katakuri and his children on the boat did she feel relieved.

Katakuri stood up from the deck after Charlotte Linlin left.

His face was filled with endless sorrow and confusion.

He didn't know if Charlotte Linlin, who often suffered from food cravings, would still be able to lead the Charlotte family to continue their journey in the New World.

"Katakuri-nii-san, what should we do now?"

Perospero stepped forward and asked.

Katakuri wiped the tears from his face and said:

"Mom has gone back to eat now, we need to hold the third line of defense."

"Also, I plan to contact the Red-Haired Pirates."

At this moment, in an unnamed sea area within the New World.

On the Red Fosse, sailing under dark clouds, the ship's doctor, Dego, was performing surgery on Yasopp.

Even disregarding Yasopp's leg, the injuries he sustained were still quite severe.

After all, Barrett was ruthless back then.

Yasopp had seven broken ribs, two of which were even embedded in his lungs. If it weren't for the incredibly strong physique of people in the One Piece world, Yasopp might have died on the spot.

Even now, Dego still cannot guarantee that Yasopp will survive.

He could only do his best.

Ten hours later, Dege finally emerged from the operating room in the ship's cabin, utterly exhausted.

Outside the door were the members of the Red-Haired Pirates resting against the wall. When they heard the door open, Shanks was the first to open his eyes.

At this moment, the blood vessels in his eyes became even more prominent.

His disheveled appearance, unkempt stubble, and unkempt hair testified to his inner anxiety.

"How's it going, Dego? You don't have the Yasopp, right?"

"Shanks said urgently."

It's worth noting that Yasopp was someone he specifically invited when he went to the East China Sea.

Shanks was one of the earliest members of the Red-Haired Pirates. He fought alongside Yasopp for many years, and their seamless teamwork helped them defeat countless opponents.

Now, because of Shanks' impulsiveness, Yasopp has lost a leg and is seriously injured. If he could take his place, Shanks would rather be the one lying in bed.

Dege nodded wearily and said:

"The surgery was successful, but Barrett went too far; Yasopp's condition still won't improve."

"If Yasopp doesn't develop a persistent high fever in the future, he will survive."

"However, Shanks, I must remind you that even if Yasopp awakens, it will be difficult for him to participate in our battles again."

Upon hearing the news that Yasopp had survived, Shanks burst into tears.

"I knew this guy wouldn't die so easily."

"It's alright, as long as Yasopp is alive, we'll handle the fighting."

Meanwhile, the other members of the Red-Haired Pirates also woke up from their sleep, and after hearing what Deco said, they, like Shanks, shed tears.

Yasopp is a comrade they will never abandon, even if he is too wounded to fight.

Beckman pulled a cigar from his pocket and lit it after several tries with his lighter.

With trembling hands, he lit one end of the cigar and then took a deep drag.

"Shanks, let's go up on deck and talk for a bit."

Shanks seemed to have expected this, and walked straight to the deck, with the others making way for him.

On the deck, facing the howling sea wind, Shanks silently gazed at the vast ocean.

Beckman appeared beside him:

"Shanks, should we continue fighting?"

Shanks heard Beckman's words but didn't turn around; instead, he became lost in his memories.

From as far back as he can remember, he was an apprentice on Roger's pirate ship. From then on, he witnessed landscapes that no one else in the world had ever seen and fought against legendary pirate crews that no one else could imagine.

Later, the Roger Pirates disbanded, and Roger, whom he regarded as king, surrendered and was executed by the Navy. At that time, he was young and cried his heart out in Loguetown.

Later, he decided to carry on Roger's legacy and form his own pirate crew.

While searching for companions around the world, he also saw scenery different from that on Roger's ship.

The companions beside me went from one to two, and then to a group of people behind me.

He also saw someone in the East China Sea who could change the world, for which he paid the price of losing an arm.

Roger's straw hat was handed over to young Luffy.

Later, after entering the Grand Line, he made great strides, fighting against various enemies. In the New World, he even fought against the already famous Kaido and Charlotte Linlin before finally standing on the position of one of the Three Emperors.

It could be said that the story would have been a very happy ending if it ended here.

But the nightmare also began here.

Shanks still remembers that when that young admiral rose to the rank of Fleet Admiral through force and the exchange of benefits, all his plans began to crumble.

The Grand Line Paradise has been completely sealed off.

The Navy is like an insurmountable mountain blocking the Four Seas and the New World, leaving all pirates in a dilemma.

He cannot return to the Grand Line and the Four Seas in the New World, just as pirates in the Four Seas cannot enter the New World through the Grand Line.

He originally intended to unite with the pirates of the New World to attack the Navy when Luffy arrived in the New World.

They went to war, desperately trying to open up a passage to the amusement park.

As a result, before he could even unite the pirate forces, Kaido of the Beasts, one of the Three Emperors, had his head removed and displayed in New Marineford.

While he was still basking in the glory of joining forces with the revolutionary army, the navy captured his relative, Uta.

This trial, which was watched by the whole world, made Shanks lose his mind. The Red-Haired Pirates, who wanted to retaliate in kind, did not cause much damage to the Navy.

Instead, it caused Yasopp to be seriously injured and lose a leg.

Shanks' face showed a look of confusion and helplessness:

"Beckman, it's no longer a question of whether we want to attack the navy, but how to protect ourselves from a naval attack."

"This is a war we cannot afford to lose. If we lose, our heads will be displayed as exhibits in the new Marineford by that young admiral."

"Therefore, no matter how long the navy wants to fight, we will fight alongside them."

Just as Beckman was about to speak, the Den Den Mushi in his arms suddenly rang.

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