Pirates on Rocks' Ship 996

“But if we do that, we have no idea how long it will take!” Shanks frowned and said, “That’s too risky!”

“Indeed!” Dragon nodded and said with a smile, “If that’s all there is to it, it’s not safe. But I have other preparations this time! When we went there before, I discovered that the barriers in the place where Kaido is imprisoned are generated by some energy stones. As long as we can destroy those energy stones, the barriers will naturally become useless.”

Shanks nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this, which meant he agreed to Dragon's plan.

Once everything was negotiated, Dorrag led his men on their journey.

Whitebeard, meanwhile, stayed on the ship waiting for Dragon and the others.

Just as Dragon and the others were getting into it, Jozu quietly went to a mirror in the cabin and whispered, "Brûlée, can you hear me?"

“Captain Joz, I’ve always been here!” Brulee’s reflection appeared in the mirror and she replied.

"How's the situation with Reina?" Joz asked immediately upon seeing this.

In order to avoid being discovered by the enemy, they stopped using Den Den Mushi after passing the islands at the front line, so they were unaware of any information from the outside world.

However, the Whitebeard Pirates naturally had a way: they used Brulee's Mirror World to transmit messages.

"Currently, the Coast Guard and Mr. Reina have launched attacks on the extraterrestrial visitors, but the Supreme Master has not yet appeared!" Because she was moving, Brulee's information was not timely. All she knew was that the Whitebeard Pirates had launched an attack.

“Okay! My dad and I will stay here. Go and contact the front lines and send the intelligence over!” Joz nodded and said.

After saying that, Jozu didn't linger. Instead, he turned and left, going to Whitebeard's side.

"How's the situation over there?" Whitebeard knew what Jozu had been doing, so he asked directly.

“The Coast Guard has launched its attack as agreed, and Reina has also launched an offensive. However, Bry said that they have not yet found any trace of the Supreme One! This is the intelligence that Bry received a day ago. She has gone back to make contact to find out the specific situation. It will probably take a little more time!” Joz said softly.

They didn't tell Dragon and the others about Brulee's existence because with Garp and Shanks around, they couldn't possibly reveal all the secrets of the Whitebeard Pirates.

After listening to Jozu's words, Whitebeard nodded and said, "Keep in touch with Brulee. Also, is her mirror world teleporter ready?"

“Everything is ready, and there are also researchers sent by Dr. Assie. They can be used anytime we want!” Joz nodded and replied.

Just in case, not only did Brulee accompany Whitebeard this time, but a teleporter was also placed in the Mirror World so that she could escape or call for reinforcements at any time.

Seeing that everything was ready, Whitebeard closed his eyes and began to rest.

A moment later, a violent explosion came from the central island, followed by a powerful aura soaring into the sky. He knew then that the battle had begun!

Chapter 1218 The Slash That Splits the Island

At the Whitebeard Pirates' front line, in the center of the island, two figures were rapidly changing positions while colliding with each other, unleashing powerful energy.

The sky above them became crystal clear, and the clouds were shattered by their energy.

At this moment, the clothes on the Venerable Extinction's body were already tattered, and Reina was not in much better shape, with traces of blood still flowing from the corner of his mouth.

"How about it? Do you still think you can kill me?" The Extinction Venerable laughed heartily, because he had already proven with his strength that if Reina wanted to kill him, he was capable of taking Reina down with him.

Moreover, he can come back after he dies, but Reina can't!

"What? You want me to retreat? We have the upper hand right now! Get out of here and give up the place, and I might let you leave!" Reina waved his hand, looking arrogant, and said.

Even Venerable Extinction was amused by Reina's words, and retorted, "What nonsense are you talking about? Where do you have the advantage? You want to take my territory? No way!"

"Fine, since you're not giving up, then continue! Let's see how many strongmen you have that we can kill!" Reina replied with a strange laugh.

By this time, the captains and crew members of the Whitebeard Pirates had already killed one titled individual, and as for those above level 30, they had killed about four or five more.

So even if it's just to stall for time here and allow the captains to gain more luck power, it's still a good option.

Upon hearing this, Venerable Extinction's expression turned ugly.

Because of the reduction in territory, the number of troops they can now mobilize has also decreased significantly.

In order to have sufficient troops, the number of titled powerhouses descending is much less than before.

Originally, the Venerable One had quite a few people on his side. If they could be lent to him, the manpower would be barely enough.

However, after the attack on the central island last time, the Supreme Master was like a frightened rabbit. Not only did he refuse to leave the central island, but his own men were also recalled, which is why there was a shortage of manpower at the front line.

However, within the internal network, the Venerable One was close to persuading the other party. He didn't need to appear in person; he only needed to send out his subordinate titled followers.

When reinforcements arrive, his and Reina's positions will be reversed.

But just as the Master was about to agree, he discovered the intruders on the central island.

"You dare to cheat!" The Venerable One, filled with shock and rage, glared at Reina and roared.

"You only find out now? Too late!" A glint flashed in Reina's eyes. He knew that it must have been Dorrag who launched the surprise attack, which was why the Annihilator had such an expression.

So, after saying that, Reina didn't give the Extinction Venerable any time to react and charged straight at him.

"Damn it!" The Extinction Venerable did not turn and run away, because he knew that running away at this time would be tantamount to handing his back to Reina, and he would pay an even greater price then.

Reina seemed to have known that the Extinction Venerable would make such a choice, so he immediately entangled himself with him, even more desperately than before.

Furthermore, Marco and the others suddenly discovered that their opponents had begun to fight desperately, seemingly intending to wipe them all out here in a suicide attack.

The enemy's sudden change of tactics caught the Whitebeard Pirates off guard, leaving them caught off guard.

However, the captains were all battle-hardened warriors and quickly recovered.

The battlefield became even more frenzied, like a meat grinder, with people constantly dying in battle.

The captains also transformed from hunters into warriors fighting each other.

"Captain Marco, what's wrong with them? They suddenly seem to have gone mad?" Ace asked, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth.

The extraterrestrial visitors and Logia-type Devil Fruit users have been fighting for so long that they have found a way to counter their elemental transformations. Therefore, Ace can no longer charge around recklessly by relying on his elemental transformations as before.

"I guess it's because Dad's operation has started, so they want to end the battle as soon as possible!" Marco, who had transformed into a phoenix, replied while fighting.

"Boom boom boom~~"

In the center of the island, where Reina and the Destroyer were fighting, the frequency of explosions increased, and the energy emitted became more and more powerful. Even captain-level beings dared not approach, as the area had completely become their battlefield.

"Charge, Heavy Strike, Slash!" After enduring the blow from the Annihilator and absorbing enough energy, Reina unleashed all his energy at the opponent.

A massive slash emanated from Senbonzakura's blade, the powerful energy causing Senbonzakura to tremble slightly.

The Venerable One's expression changed. If this attack hit him, he would be seriously injured even if he didn't die.

The clear sky began to darken, and Reina's slash seemed to tear through space, with countless red lightning bolts coiling around it.

Although the Venerable One desperately wanted to dodge, the slash seemed to have locked onto him, and the surrounding red energy made him afraid to even touch it.

The massive slash moved slowly toward the Destroyer, but because it was moving so fast, the slash actually appeared to be moving very slowly.

"Boom~~~"

The massive slash landed, shaking the entire island, and then cracks began to appear at the island's center.

"Wow... he actually cleaved such a large island in two with a single blow?" In the distance, Marco, who was engaged in battle, paused in mid-air, staring in disbelief at the crack that Reina had created with a single strike.

Although many people have destroyed the island in the past, it is definitely not something that can be done in a single blow.

Even the destroyed islands were not of the size of the island they were on now.

You have to understand that the island they are on now is so big that you can't see the end of it from one side. Even if Marco were in the air, it would take him a while to fly over the entire island.

But this small island was actually cleaved in two from the center by that single strike.

Everyone in the fight stopped. No one could withstand such an attack, right?

"Hoo~ Hoo~ Hoo~ Hehe, let's see if you're still not dead now?" Reina, who was floating in the air, slowly descended, and the Thousand Cherry Blossoms in his hand turned into fragments and disappeared.

It has already returned directly to Reina's inventory. The attack just now consumed too much of its energy, and it can no longer continue fighting.

Hyōrinmaru was the same; it broke free from its fusion with Reina and reappeared in Reina's hand in its blade form. In fact, it was not even in its Bankai state at the moment.

Chapter 1219 Pursuit

After the massive slash, a huge crater appeared on the island, stretching from its center to the coastline. As seawater flooded in, the lake in the center of the island was connected to the sea.

"What's going on now?" Jin Guduo asked his companion stiffly, looking at the large river that appeared in the distance.

"It seems to have been caused during the battle between the vice-captain and the Destroyer!" The pirate questioned by Kingudo swallowed hard, looking equally incredulous, and replied.

"Ah~ Then hurry up and go take a look!" Jin Guduo shouted and ran towards the place where Reina and the Extinction Venerable were fighting.

Like Jin Gudo, the captains all ran towards Reina's location.

"Reina, how are you? Where is the Venerable One?" Marco had the advantage of flying, so he was the first to arrive.

"Huff...huff...huff..." Reina shook his head, panting heavily. He didn't know how the Venerable One was doing. Logically speaking, such a terrifying attack should have made it impossible for him to survive. However, without seeing the opponent's body, Reina couldn't be sure.

Marco looked around before coming to Reina's side and asking, "Are you alright?"

"I'm a bit exhausted, I just need a rest! How's the battle going?" Reina shook his head and replied.

“We have the advantage in terms of the situation, but your attack just now disrupted the balance, and now everyone has stopped!” Marco said with a slightly relaxed tone.

The whereabouts of the Destroyer are currently unknown, while Reina is unharmed. At least it can be confirmed that they currently hold a significant advantage, and it's even possible that they can eliminate the Destroyer here.

Reina had also thought of this, so he said to Marco, "Don't worry about me, go find the whereabouts of the Venerable Annihilator first. He might be seriously injured and lying somewhere. Keep an eye on the movements of those extraterrestrial visitors; they might know where the Venerable Annihilator is!"

Marco hesitated for a moment, then nodded, spread his arms, and flew directly into the sky. However, he did not go far away, but observed the surrounding situation from the air.

Actually, he was a little worried about Reina. In his current state, if Reina encountered any powerful extraterrestrial being, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to handle it. That's why Marco didn't leave Reina's side.

Marco nodded to Ace only after a flame rapidly approached him, then spread his arms and flew away into the distance.

"First mate!" Ace came to Reina's side and asked with a worried look, "Are you alright?"

“It’s nothing, I’m just exhausted! Go help Marco, go find the Destroyer, I suspect that guy isn’t dead yet! We must take this opportunity to kill him! As long as we kill him, we’ll make a fortune. Whoever it is, getting the Destroyer’s power of destiny will greatly enhance their abilities!” Although Reina was very tired, he still said a lot in one breath.

If the Venerable One manages to escape under these circumstances, Reina will probably regret it to death.

However, seeing Reina's condition, Ace, like Marco, was also quite worried. If their departure led to Reina being attacked by extraterrestrials, things would really be bad.

Reina seemed to sense Ace's worry, waved his hand, and said, "I'm just exhausted. I'll be fine after a rest. Most people wouldn't be a match for me, so don't worry!"

Seeing this, Ace nodded and headed towards the river channel that Reina had cleared. Since Marco was searching in the sky, he would search on the ground.

On the other side, after the battle between Reina and the Destroyer, the entire extraterrestrial camp suddenly fell into chaos. The extraterrestrials, who were originally confronting the Whitebeard Pirates, suddenly became disorganized. Some began to retreat, some continued to attack the enemy, and others began to scatter and flee.

However, the Whitebeard Pirates didn't have time to worry about them at this moment. They all rushed towards Reina's location. Their first priority was to check Reina's condition and see if he needed rescue.

According to their Observation Haki, Reina's aura had become extremely weak and unstable.

They speculated that the change in the extraterrestrial visitor was due to something happening to the Extinction Venerable, and that the weakening of Reina's aura was also due to this. So perhaps this was the time when Reina needed their help.