A cook, vice-captain of the Rocks Pirates?

He had left the kitchen at some point and arrived at the command platform on the bridge.

His gaze wasn't fixed on the scene outside, which resembled a battle of gods, but rather on the constantly shifting red dots on the radar screen.

"Dorum, bring up the battlefield holographic projection and synchronize the energy fluctuation data of all combat units."

Ryan's tone left no room for argument.

"Ah? Oh!"

Although Dorum was puzzled, he still carried out the order subconsciously.

Soon, a huge three-dimensional battlefield map composed of light spots and lines appeared in the center of the bridge.

Raine walked up to the map, his eyes quickly scanning the complex data streams, the entire battlefield situation rapidly deconstructed and reconstructed in his mind.

"I see……"

A knowing glint flashed in Raine's eyes.

"This is not an encirclement, it is a trap, a huge trap that uses Sengoku and Garp as bait and the entire fleet as a cage."

He discovered that every movement and every shot fired by the naval fleet was not arbitrary.

While they appeared to be fighting their own battles, they were actually slowly and covertly tightening the encirclement, driving the Azure Dragon and all its crew members toward a predetermined center point.

That place is the core of the eddy currents and the most chaotic magnetic field in the eddy current sea area, and it is also the place where the sea stone chains are most densely arranged.

Once forced into that area, the Azure Dragon will completely lose its maneuverability and become a sitting duck.

And during the Warring States period, this strategist's true trump card must have been hidden there.

"What a clever trick to lure the enemy into a trap."

Renn gave a soft compliment, then a cold smile crept onto his lips.

"Unfortunately, you chose the wrong opponent."

He looked up and, through the internal Den Den Mushi, issued an incomprehensible command to his comrades who were fighting on the battlefield in his calm, unwavering voice.

"Silver".

"exist."

A response came from the shadows.

"Abandon your current objective and proceed at full speed to area D-7, where there is a communications relay ship numbered Dove of Justice 07. Sink it as fast as you can."

"Lingling."

"What?! Can't you see I'm having fun?!"

Lingling's impatient voice came through.

"At the three o'clock position on your right, in the area of ​​the sea that looks the most open, use your strongest lightning to attack that area indiscriminately."

"Gats".

"Head Chef! What's up?"

“Get back on the ship immediately, go to the engine room at the stern, see that red emergency pressure relief valve? After I count down three seconds, smash it open with all your might.”

The three instructions were concise and peculiar, yet they exuded an unquestionable authority.

Without any hesitation, Silver vanished instantly.

Although Lingling was a little annoyed, she still snorted when she thought of the delicious food in Renne and urged Zeus to fly towards the empty sea.

Without saying a word, Gatz scrambled back to the Azure Dragon.

On the main ship, Sengoku, who was engaged in a fierce battle with Newgate, suddenly sensed something was wrong.

He discovered that the Rocks Pirates' offensive had suddenly become chaotic and even somewhat disorganized.

"Want to break through? It's too late."

Zhan Guo snorted coldly, confident that no one could break through his inescapable net.

However, the confidence on his face froze completely the next second.

boom!

A massive, indescribably thick, purple lightning bolt descended from the sky and struck the safe sea area that he had ordered the fleet to avoid!

The seawater evaporated instantly, revealing dozens of ghost submarines hidden beneath the surface, quietly carrying out an encirclement maneuver!

They were the true main force in this encirclement and suppression campaign, and also the trump card that the Warring States period was preparing to use to launch a fatal blow!

Meanwhile, as the communications ship in the D-7 area was pierced by Silver's bullet, the entire naval fleet's command system experienced a three-second period of chaos and delay.

It's those three seconds!

Boom!

At the stern of the Azure Dragon, the massive pressure relief valve was smashed open by Gatz's anchor, and a huge amount of energy mixed with high-pressure steam surged out instantly, forming an unparalleled thrust!

Like an arrow released from a bow, the Azure Dragon charged out of the weakest point of the encirclement with a self-destructive frenzy!

The encirclement of the Warring States period was torn open by Raine with three seemingly unrelated orders, in the most ruthless and unreasonable way!

"How... how is it possible?!"

Sengoku looked at the black behemoth that broke through the encirclement, and at his submarine force that had been shattered by lightning. A look of shock appeared on his Buddha-like face.

Sengoku's plan was thwarted by Raine in an unbelievable way, instantly disrupting the rhythm of the entire battlefield.

The Azure Dragon, having broken out of the encirclement, did not choose to flee. Instead, under Dorum's emergency control, it executed a beautiful swerve, pointing all the dark muzzles of its hundreds of guns at the chaotic naval fleet that had fallen into disarray due to command failure.

"Fire!"

Rocks' roar echoed across the bridge.

Rumble!

This time, the Rocks Pirates launched a saturation barrage!

Countless shells, trailing black smoke, crashed into the naval fleet's formation like a vengeful steel storm, instantly blasting several warships into flames.

Chapter 72 Dinner Time

"asshole!"

Sengoku roared and unleashed his golden Buddha palm, intercepting most of the cannonballs in mid-air, but still could not stop the fleet from descending into chaos.

Garp also abandoned his fight with Rocks. He quickly returned to his warship, roaring loudly as he tried to regain his footing.

"Don't panic! Stay calm! It's just a few submarines that have been discovered! We still have the numbers!"

Although the tide of battle was turned, the navy's strength remained.

Under the command of two top generals, the chaotic fleet quickly reorganized and launched an effective counterattack.

An even more brutal and chaotic artillery battle and boarding action erupted in the center of the turbulent sea.

The Azure Dragon was like a rampaging steel beast, charging in and out of the naval fleet seven times with its sturdy armor and powerful firepower, which were far ahead of its time.

Rocks and Newgate were not idle either. They stood at the bow of the ship like two insurmountable gatekeepers, deflecting all attacks aimed at the vital points of the Azure Dragon.

Rocks's gravitational abilities caused countless shells to change their trajectories in mid-air in bizarre ways, even turning around and crashing into their own allies, creating even greater chaos.

Newgate's shockwaves were even more direct. Every time he swung his naginata, an unfortunate warship would be torn open by the invisible force of the shockwave and slowly sink to the bottom of the sea.

The battle lasted from dawn until dusk.

The entire swirling sea area was transformed into a burning hell, with the wreckage of warships and the corpses of soldiers floating on the blood-red sea, and the air filled with thick smoke and the stench of death.

Both sides paid a heavy price.

Nearly a third of the naval fleet was sunk, and everyone was wounded.

Meanwhile, the Rocks Pirates weren't faring much better. The Azure Dragon's armor was riddled with holes, and several energy shield generators were completely destroyed.

Gatz was covered in blood, with countless wounds, but he was still like a tireless war god, roaring and waving the anchor.

Lingling also appeared somewhat listless due to the long battle, and the Prometheus and Zeus above her head had become much dimmer.

Both sides were blinded by rage, yet neither could completely defeat the other.

Just when the tension was high and everyone thought the battle would continue until the very last moment, an extremely untimely voice was clearly transmitted to everyone's ears through the Azure Dragon's broadcast system.

"Everyone, thank you for your hard work."

It was Ryan's voice, as calm as if he were taking a walk in his own backyard.

"It's time for dinner. Today's dishes are Storm Seafood Hot Pot and War God Energy Rice Balls. Please gather at the restaurant within five minutes. Latecomers will not be waited for."

As the broadcast ended, the entire battlefield fell into an eerie silence.

Whether it was the naval soldiers fighting a bloody battle or the members of the Rocks Pirates who were blinded by rage, they were all stunned.

"Dinner...?"

A naval lieutenant muttered to himself, wondering if he was hallucinating from excessive blood loss.

"Are you...are you kidding me?!"

Gatz also stopped waving the anchor and stared blankly at the bridge of the Azure Dragon.

On the navy's flagship, Sengoku and Garp looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Are...are these guys out of their minds?"

The Buddha's face during the Warring States period was filled with disbelief.

Garp was taken aback for a moment, then burst into a deafening laugh: "Hahaha! Interesting! Very interesting! Eating in front of my fleet? I like these guys!"

However, something even more devastating happened.

Upon hearing Rein's broadcast, Rocks actually stopped his attack. He grinned at Garp in the distance and said, "Hey, Garp, hold on for a second. I have to go eat, or my head chef will get angry."

Newgate sheathed his naginata and nodded to Sengoku: "Gurarararara, you guys must be hungry too? Want to come and eat something together?"

Lingling cheered and ran into the cabin, abandoning her opponent: "Dinner's ready! Dinner's ready! I want ten rice balls!"

Gatz and Silver also retreated back to the ship without hesitation.

Under the stunned gaze of tens of thousands of officers and soldiers in the naval fleet, the members of the Rocks Pirates swaggered around the center of the battlefield, put away their weapons, and then... lined up and walked into the dining hall.

"Outrageous! This is an utter disgrace!"

The Warring States period was so angry that his whole body trembled with golden light. He felt that his intelligence and dignity were being repeatedly rubbed into the ground by the other party.

"Attack! Bomb them to pieces, men and ships alike!"

The Warring States period roared as he gave the order.

However, just as the naval fleet was preparing to concentrate its fire, an unprecedented and incredibly thick energy shield suddenly appeared on the surface of the Azure Dragon's hull, completely enveloping the entire ship.

That was when Dorum activated the Azure Dragon's ultimate defense system—the Dragon Scale Barrier—an absolute defense formed at the cost of overdrawing the power core.

Countless shells struck the shield, creating only ripples that did not budge it in the slightest.

Inside the shield, in the restaurant, a steaming feast is underway.

In the enormous seafood pot, a rich broth simmered with the freshest sea creatures and fish and shrimp caught on the battlefield, its aroma filling the air.

Rice balls made from special grains and minced meat contain a tremendous amount of energy.

The members of the Rocks Pirates sat together, wolfing down their food with gusto, as if the earth-shattering cannon fire outside was merely a festive spectacle.

"Wow! This is delicious! After eating this, I feel like I can fight another hundred!"

Gatz mumbled his praises as he stuffed rice balls into his mouth.

"Head chef, what...did you put in this soup?"

Newgate took a sip of the soup and felt a warm and powerful energy instantly flow through his body, not only healing his injuries but also rapidly restoring his depleted domineering aura.

"Added a touch of love."

Ryan answered calmly.

This meal was more than just filling our stomachs.

Under the blessing of the righteousness of food, every bite of food was transformed into the purest energy, repairing their bodies, replenishing their strength, and even nourishing the mental will that they had lost in battle.

ten minutes later.