harleyscars Chapter 395 The Cleaner
Chapter 395 The Cleaner
Chapter 395 The Cleaner
What was happening at the bottom of Marineford was clearly of no concern to anyone at that moment.
Because in just this short period of time, the battle at Marineford had already reached a fever pitch.
East side of the port.
"boom!"
Akainu's Sakazuki's magma fist collided with Shanks's Griffin, which was shrouded in dark, domineering energy.
A rain of fire and overwhelming power erupted, instantly cracking the earth beneath the impact.
"Redhead, you and that straw hat kid will both perish here."
"This ocean, this world will be cleansed, and the world will become what it should be."
Akainu's voice was calm but indifferent.
"Is that so?"
Shanks chuckled upon hearing this, "I don't think Luffy and I will die here."
"However... the Navy—I do agree with your views on matters concerning the world."
With a focused expression, he swung his sword and sent Akainu flying.
"This world should indeed return to how it should be."
On the other side...
"Gurarararar Shiny Imp, Frozen Imp... are you wavering?"
Whitebeard swung his Murakumogiri sword, and a huge crack spread from beneath his feet, shattering the approaching naval formation along with a portion of the Marine Headquarters before dragging them into the deep sea.
Before him, Kizaru and Aokiji looked at the legendary pirate with solemn expressions.
"Ah, it's hard not to be swayed—how terrifying, Whitebeard..."
Kizaru grinned, his words as slick as ever: "Please, can you let me go?"
Beside Kizaru, Aokiji stood amidst a glacier.
As the chilling aura was shattered by the shockwave, the general silently surveyed the surrounding battlefield.
In the distance, Ace's flames and Yamato's ice intertwined, constantly assaulting the Marine Headquarters' defenses. Facing them were Momousagi and Chaton, two potential Admirals.
Meanwhile, the captains of the Whitebeard Pirates and the executives of the Red-Haired Pirates have also landed on the island and are engaged in fierce battles with the vice admirals of the Marine Headquarters.
but...
"It won't last long."
Aokiji's inner whispers rang out almost simultaneously with Sengoku's whispers on the execution platform.
The golden Buddha statue of the Marine commander radiated a majestic light, and the intense energy blasted away some pirates who tried to approach using their flying ability.
But in his eyes lay an unyielding anxiety and solemnity.
Clearly, the course of the war has far exceeded his worst-case scenario.
With the World Government's guidance, he knew that the war would be extremely fierce and involve a large number of participants.
But the problem is...
"There's no reason for them to appear together."
The two Emperors and the entire Revolutionary Army—this is a force capable of confronting the World Government, and has been the World Government's greatest enemy in recent years.
Crucially, they also exhibited a clear tendency to cooperate.
"The processing technology of seastone in Wano Country is the same as the government's previous hints. Wano Country has opened its borders and is under the control of Portgas D. Ace and Kaido's daughter, making it an enemy of the government."
"They helped the revolutionary army with the processing of sea stone, and the red-haired and white-bearded men's close-range deep-sea coating voyage must have been planned and communicated in advance."
The differences are enormous.
The two Emperors and the Revolutionary Army should have been independent of each other.
But now, they are clearly linked together by some force.
And you should know.
The Revolutionary Army possesses technological and weaponry capabilities, while the Four Emperors control numerous powerful individuals and most of the resources of the New World.
This directly led to the war unfolding many times faster than the original predictions of the Warring States period—the navy's defensive system, built on the advantage of terrain and fortifications, was shattered in a very short time.
What was originally expected to be a war of attrition that would last for several hours showed signs of collapse less than half an hour after the start of the battle.
The number of naval casualties is rising at an alarming rate. The combat power of vice admirals and generals is firmly restrained or even suppressed by the enemy's core officers, but the overall situation is still undoubtedly a bitter battle.
The only exception is the Revolutionary Army.
"Thankfully, we have Roy..."
Sengoku's gaze was fixed on the distant battlefield belonging to the revolutionary army.
At this moment, it was the only battlefield in the entire battlefield situation where one side had not yet landed.
The four revolutionary army commanders are currently launching an attack on Roy.
Neither the fierce attack launched by the black crows amidst the waving banners, nor the powerful rockets and the massive body of Mori, could make a difference in front of Roy.
The golden, undulating light acted like a wall of sighs, blocking most of the Revolutionary Army's attacks and creating a stalemate.
but...
"Drag hasn't even made a move yet, but his ability..."
However, the Warring States period could not put his mind at ease.
Because he knew very well Dragon's habits of action—since his time in the Navy, the other party had always been a man of careful planning before acting, and would not easily launch a general offensive.
"Roy can hold off the Revolutionary Army now, but if Dragon goes all out, his ability might not be able to defeat Roy, but it would be enough to destroy Marineford!"
And that's not all.
The real headache for the Warring States period was...
"There's no mistake, the only ones connecting these four places are those guys..."
"The twelve constellations haven't made a move yet."
This was the place that the Warring States period feared most.
Whether it's the intelligence provided by the World Government, his speculation, or the recent disappearance of the Esther on the high seas—everything tells Sengoku that the Twelve Constellations must be behind this.
But so far, they have not shown up—not a single one.
Even before that organization has made a move, the battle has already reached this point.
What made the Warring States period even more helpless was that he knew he had no choice.
"We can't wait any longer."
He took a deep breath, seemingly hesitant.
But after a moment's hesitation, he made up his mind, turned his head slightly to look behind him and made a gesture.
then...
A pre-prepared order was instantly transmitted to the edge of the battlefield through the actions of the messenger behind him.
Then...
"Boom!"
Inside Marineford, near the inner bay, everyone could clearly see it at that moment.
The once-solid ground suddenly cracked open with several huge square fissures.
One after another, passages that had been carved out at some unknown time appeared as the gates opened.
Then...
"Thump!" "Thump!" "Thump!"
The heavy footsteps sounded like muffled thunder.
Then, countless figures emerged from the passage.
They were densely packed together, each with an empty gaze.
Their expressions, however, suggested they were wearing prison uniforms.
They were a group of prisoners.
Beside the countless prisoners were Impel Down's iconic jailer beasts, women wielding whips, and monsters that resembled lions, penguins, giant wolves, or giant birds.
"It's...it's the prisoners and jailer beasts of Impel Down, and the guards!"
"What's going on?! How did they get here?"
"No, something's on them... Get out of the way!"
The navy and pirates who were fighting nearby were also taken aback.
But soon, the pirates noticed something unusual about the prisoners.
Their joints gleamed with the steel light of hydraulic systems.
Their bodies had an almost metallic sheen, and many of them had weapons embedded in them that looked extremely dangerous.
And most importantly...
At the very back of those countless prisoners.
One by one, powerful and astonishing beings emerged slowly.
Behind them, enormous demon bat wings and jet-black arrow tails flapped.
Their bodies were pitch black, making them look like monsters.
That was none other than—the legendary criminals who made the world tremble, deep within Impel Down Level 6.
And at the very back of these figures.
"Thump!"
A burly figure was walking out of the largest passageway.
"Lots of guys I can chop down."
He was wearing his signature uniform, holding a katana, and grinning excitedly with a cigar in his mouth.
A strong killing intent surged within him.
That was clearly...
Impel Down Warden—Shiryu of the Rain!
As he spoke, he had already drawn his katana.
"laugh!"
With a casual slash, he cleaved a marine and a pirate in front of him in two.
Blood splattered on him, and he excitedly raised his hand, feeling the warmth on his body.
"That's really good."
He nodded in satisfaction: "It doesn't feel like you have to suppress your feelings."
"Then, the World Government grants special permission—the Cleaner."
"Kill everyone here... oh, all the enemies... kill them all."