RNP Chapter 165 The Vice Admirals
Chapter 165 The Vice Admirals
Chapter 165 The Vice Admirals
Ships anchored in the port were the first to be affected.
The wooden sailboat was torn apart, set ablaze, and sank like paper under the roar of the steel cannons;
Ships attempting to weigh anchor and escape were instantly riddled with holes by precise crossfire, exploding into dazzling yet tragic fireballs.
The goods, warehouses, and buildings piled up on the dock were blown away, collapsed, and turned into a sea of fire and ruins in the continuous explosions.
Pirates, slave traders, and auction house workers who had no time to escape were engulfed by the shockwave of the explosion, flying debris, and raging flames after their initial shock. Their screams and cries were instantly drowned out by the even more intense explosion.
With just the first salvo, the most bustling and chaotic port area of the Sabaody Archipelago was transformed into a burning hell on earth.
Amidst the roar of cannons, a massive fleet of five top-tier naval warships, like steel behemoths, slowly approached the smoke-filled coastline.
On the main ship's bridge, Akainu, wearing a "Justice" coat, was the first to walk down the gangway and step onto the dock floor, which was slightly trembling from the shelling and covered with scorch marks and debris.
His face was as hard as cast iron, with faint lines of magma flowing beneath his skin, and each step carried a heavy weight.
A suffocating sense of oppression.
Behind him, five elite Marine Admirals—Ichido Berman, Onigumo, Storoberry, Kashoyama, and Momonga—stepped down in turn, like five unsheathed blades, exuding an incomparably powerful aura.
Then, fully armed and menacing elite Marines surged ashore like a tide, quickly deploying in combat formation to clear, search, and control every inch of scorched earth.
"Based on intelligence and the interception points, the core members of the Phantom Pirates are likely still lurking in areas 1 to 29, or attempting to escape to areas above 50."
Akainu's voice rang out amidst the echoes of the artillery fire, clear and cold: "Sentomaru, lead the Pacifista forces, in coordination with the five vice admirals, to conduct a district-by-district cleanup and house-by-house search."
Any resistance or unidentified individuals should be killed on the spot without warning.
"Yes, General Sakazuki!"
Sentomaru, carrying a giant axe, responded loudly.
Behind them, rows of massive, expressionless "pacifist" PX series robots, their eyes flashing red, began to move forward with heavy steps.
"Find Kuroro Lucilfer," Akainu's eyes seemed to overflow with magma, "I'll deal with him personally."
The giant net of destruction has tightened.
However, not everyone immediately went into combat or search mode amidst this sudden, catastrophe-like artillery barrage and brutal landing.
Near the edge of Zone 7, next to a partially collapsed house affected by the explosion, a figure, somewhat disheveled, brushed aside the smoke and dust to reveal himself amidst the billowing smoke.
Colonel Smoker, a Logia-type Devil Fruit user with the Smoke-Smoke Fruit ability.
He was on a routine patrol of the island with Tashigi and a small squad of soldiers, investigating the previous disturbances, but he never expected that what awaited him was not a small-scale conflict, but a widespread "Buster Call" bombardment!
In the rush, he could only use part of his body to elementalize and withstand the shockwave and debris, and do his best to protect his subordinates.
At this moment, he stood beside the ruins, one of the two cigars he was holding in his mouth had already been shaken off, and the remaining one was also crooked.
His face, which was always etched with displeasure and determination, was now filled with disbelief, confusion, and shock.
He looked up at the sky, where the smoke obscured the iridescent colors of the bubbles; he looked around and saw nothing but burning ships, collapsed buildings, the steel torrent of the navy, and the air thick with the smell of death and sulfur.
"The Buster Call." Smoker's voice was a little hoarse. Of course he knew what the term meant, but he never thought it would unfold so abruptly and violently before his eyes. He thought of the forced broadcast signal interruption that made him extremely uneasy, and he also thought of the riots that the Phantom Pirates had caused on the island.
A terrifying hypothesis gradually took shape in his mind, making it even harder for him to accept.
With Admiral Akainu personally leading the team and five Vice Admirals assisting, is the Buster Call of such scale really just about "wiping out pirates"?
Smoker clenched his fists, smoke swirling uneasily around him.
He felt as if he had been drawn into the center of a huge and dark vortex that was far beyond his authority and understanding.
The source of the vortex seems to be the man named Chrollo Lucilfer.
"Tashigi!" he growled, trying to find his men in the chaos. "Stay close to me! We need to—find out what's going on!"
The shelling of the Sabaody Archipelago continued, but the intensity decreased slightly, shifting to more targeted fire coverage and blockade.
The naval landing force began to roughly comb through this burning paradise, like a comb.
After completing their interception mission, the members of the Phantom Troupe were heading towards the abandoned warehouse area No. 20 where Chrollo was located, as planned. However, they were all precisely intercepted by the Navy's top combat force on the way!
On the east side of Plaza 3, between the ruins of the building complex and the buildings that have not yet completely collapsed.
Uvogin carried a thick metal beam he had pulled from a collapsed house, while Nobunaga walked slowly beside him, his hand always resting on the hilt of his sword, "Kokko".
The two were preparing to cross a relatively open block to reach area 20.
"Huh?" Uvogin suddenly stopped and slammed the beam heavily into the ground, cracking the earth.
He grinned, a hint of excited fighting spirit in his eyes. "Two's here—not bad!"
Amidst the smoke of battle on the street ahead, two figures draped in the coats of a lieutenant general, steadfast as rocks, slowly emerged.
The man on the left, with a fierce face like a demon and eyes as sharp as a hawk, was none other than Lieutenant General Doberman, known for his iron-fisted and ruthless nature.
The man on the right, expressionless and even somewhat gloomy, with faint shadowy figures floating behind him, is Vice Admiral Onigumo, skilled in pursuit and control.
"The limbs of the Phantom Pirates" — Uvogin, Nobunaga. Doberman's voice was hoarse and oppressive. "Slaughtering Marine soldiers and obstructing the rescue of the Celestial Dragons are unforgivable crimes. This place marks the end of your arrogance."
"Heh, a vice admiral?" Nobunaga gripped the hilt of his sword, a glint of predatory delight in his eyes. "I hope your swords are a bit tougher than the bones of those small fry."
Uvogin was even more direct, letting out a wild laugh: "Enough nonsense! Try taking my punch first!" He swung the metal beam violently, creating a terrifying whistling sound, and smashed it down on the two lieutenant generals!
Doberman and Onigumo's eyes narrowed, and they attacked simultaneously!
A fierce battle erupted instantly amidst the ruins!
In the depths of the intricate alleyways of Zone 5.
Phinks was kicking a pebble impatiently, while Feitan leaned against the shadows in the corner, seemingly resting with his eyes closed.
They had just cleared the ambushes from the high ground and alleyways and were preparing to move on.
Suddenly, both ends of the alleyway were blocked by a powerful aura.
At one end, Lieutenant General Storoberry, wearing a strange hat, slowly walked in. His eyes under the brim were calm and expressionless, but the twin swords he slowly drew in his hand gleamed with a cold light.
On the other end, the always smiling Fire Mountain General appeared with a grin, but at this moment, that smile did not bring any warmth, only a chilling murderous aura.
"Friends from the two guilds, let's leave the scenery here here," Fire Mountain said with a smile, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword.
Storobelli didn't speak, but simply crossed his twin swords in front of him, assuming a standard starting stance.
Finks cracked his neck and grinned maliciously. "Tsk, two more suicide missions? Perfect, I haven't warmed up yet!" He clenched his fists, his knuckles making popping sounds.
Feitan slowly opened his eyes, his narrow pupils locking onto Strawberry, his voice hoarse and cold: "With a knife? I hope your blood can pique my interest a little."
In the narrow alley, a murderous aura instantly filled the air, and the atmosphere seemed to freeze!