Kizaru's long legs were like spears, and they slammed down hard on Kaido's Kanabo.
The violent force traveled up Kaido's body, making the ship's bow tilt almost ninety degrees in the instant.
The sudden change caused the Marines around to look shocked, and soon they realized who had arrived. The fear in their hearts vanished in an instant.
"It's Admiral Kizaru!"
"One of the three highest combat powers in the Marine Headquarters!"
"A monster capable of fighting any opponent! This battle might not be a loss after all!"
"Fall back!"
"Leave the battlefield to them! Launch a flanking attack and stall Kaido's escape!"
At the center of the battlefield, Kizaru quickly retreated after the clash; feeling the loss of strength in his legs, he couldn't help but grin: "If possible, I don't want to fight a monster like you, can you please go back to your own territory obediently?"
"After all, this sea has finally settled down."
Kaido twisted his neck, his eyes fell on Kizaru, and his eyes were full of fighting spirit: "The Marines do have a decent guy."
"It's just that I want the blueprint of Pluton on the Water 7, and since White Knight Gawain killed my people, I want his head, too. How about you hand those over?"
"Then I might consider leaving."
"Please spare me."
Kizaru showed a bitter face, with an unspeakable helplessness in his tone: "Pluton is too dangerous, it is better to bury it in history."
"White Knight Gawain..."
"Speaking of which, that guy is also a real monster; I am afraid I may not be his opponent."
"Is that so..."
"Well, that's a pity."
Accompanied by his teasing voice, Kaido's body suddenly expanded, and his entire body was covered in deep blue dragon scales, with two massive horns extending upwards.
It was the Human-Beast Form of the Azure Dragon Fruit!
At this moment, the aura emanating from Kaido's body was so violent that it was difficult to describe in words.
Just the emanating Conqueror Haki pushed away the surrounding water like a strong wind, making the nearby warships rock uncontrollably.
The figures on the deck couldn't even stand straight.
"Really... troublesome!"
Kizaru sighed, but his actions showed no hesitation. The golden light condensed into a longsword in his hand.
The next instant, Kizaru turned into a streak of light, colliding head-on with Kaido's Kanabo!
In midair, the collision sent a shockwave that raised a massive wave, pushing the surrounding warships further back.
... ... ...
At the same time, the fleet led by Ochoku from Hachinosu Island crossed Fish-Men island and entered the range of Paradise, pressing towards Water 7.
Donquixote, Germa 66, Happo Navy… all the forces in the sea were eyeing the Water 7 at the same time.
Some people want to see the whole world burn and go into uncontrollable destruction… Some people want to go and get a piece of the pie, and even get the Pluton blueprint, and use them as a foundation to build warships that can help them conquer the North Blue… Some people just want to fight for themselves…
In short, the whole sea is boiling at this moment!
… … …
Somewhere in the Paradise.
After Snack left the Water 7, he headed for the surrounding seas.
Although he is now one of the Sweet Commanders, he is significantly behind the other three in terms of bounty and strength.
This also made other people in the Big Mom Pirate complain about him.
Although the majority of the ministers in the Totto Land are related by blood, the pursuit of power and interests means even fathers and sons may turn against each other, let alone siblings.
"We were so close to taking control of Water 7 and getting the Pluton blueprint, yet Brother Katakuri wants us to retreat now..."
A trace of unwillingness appeared on Snack's face.
But just thinking of the man who somewhat embodied the idea of a big brother being like a father, he felt a wave of helplessness.
This was because Katakuri, not only the leader of the four Sweet Commanders but also the second-in-command of Big Mom Pirates in reality, was the one who made most of the decisions regarding internal matters.
In fact, with Big Mom suffering from the hunger pangs of a food obsession, it was Katakuri who handled almost everything. He was essentially the leader.
As for combat strength, aside from their mother, Katakuri was the undisputed strongest in Totto Land.
"Brother Katakuri must have his reasons."
Bavarois, who was about the same age as Snack and wearing a yellow-striped jumpsuit, couldn't help but try to advise him: "After all, at this point, even if we succeed, surrounded by so many pirates around Water 7, it's likely we won't be able to escape."
"Real monsters in these seas are still hiding in the shadows; they haven't shown themselves yet."
"Maybe such a presence is already around Water 7."
"The intel we received already showed that Golden Lion is in Paradise. What about us—"
"Enough!"
Snack's voice was rough as he interrupted Bavarois, his tone already carrying undeniable anger.
He took a deep breath to suppress it, then turned around and asked: "Did the two prisoners we captured spit out anything?!"
"According to the list left by Edwin, the real identities of the two are CP9 agents, and their purpose of lurking in the Water 7 is most likely to be the Pluton blueprint."
"If we can pry out useful information from them, our subsequent actions will be more convenient."
"As long as we can get the Pluton blueprint, my mother will look at me with new eyes. My ability… Is no worse than anyone else!"
Bavarois shook his head: "The mouths of those two are harder than we thought."
"From the physical pain to the mental destruction of drugs, we have not been able to get any useful information from them."
"Maybe they really don't know anything."
"Impossible!"
Just as Snack opened his mouth, he was interrupted by a cry from the observation deck.
"What happened?!"
"It's a ship!"
The lookout reported loudly: "A Marines ship with a strange shape and features!"
Snack was stunned for a moment, but his brows gradually frowned: "From the time we entered the Water 7 until now, let alone warships, we haven't seen a single Marines."
"How could it be such a coincidence?"
"We just left Water 7 and encountered a Marines ship?!"
Bavarois's pupils shrink, realizing a hint of conspiracy.
After slowly putting on his gloves, he said solemnly: "Are you saying that they are coming for the two captives?!!"
"Only this can explain it!"
"What should we do now?!"
Bavarois swallowed his saliva.
He had dealt with the Marines a lot, so he knew that strange-shaped warships often represented the top officers of the Marines.
"To be qualified to customize warships, he must be a well-known figure in the Marines. Should we… retreat?"
"Who do you think I am?!"
Snack was furious, looking at the warships approaching from a distance; his eyes turned red for a moment.
"I have put up with Katakuri's orders, but now a Marines ship suddenly appears, and I have to tolerate that too?!"
"Head towards it!"