The sun had already risen, and under the morning light, several sailboats on the Sea were performing tactical maneuvers of interception, encirclement, and breakout.
It must be said that the ships brought by Blood Admiral, and the great pirates on those ships, were not to be underestimated.
This Sea chase could definitely be included in any country's naval textbook.
After circling for a moment, 'Iceberg Admiral' Edwina narrowed her eyes slightly and glanced at the 'Flesh and Blood Treasure Tree' outside the battle circle.
Third Mate Jodeson said beside her, "Strange, why isn't Senor joining the battle?"
"He wants to conserve the uses of the Purification Cannon."
Edwina said calmly, "He knows our strength very well, and he knows the power of the Purification Cannon very well.
Based on my understanding of him, Senor is suspected to be a Wraith.
If he is exposed to the cannon fire of the Purification Cannon, about two shots would be enough to purify him directly."
Jodeson suddenly realized, "That damned fellow is too cunning."
After speaking, 'Flower Bowtie' curved his lips into a slight smile.
He had also guessed Senor's purpose, but in front of Edwina, he was always 'slow to catch on'.
"If we continue to circle, once our other cannons run out of ammunition, we will have to use the Purification Cannon."
Edwina withdrew her gaze from the 'Flesh and Blood Tree' and looked at the other three pirate ships: "We must sink one of them with all our might to have any hope of breaking through.
Once we successfully break through, Senor may not be willing to risk chasing us."
Jodeson glanced at the 'Big Eater' and asked, "Captain, which enemy ship should we deal with?"
Edwina gave him a faint look, her clear eyes seemingly seeing something, then she pointed at the 'Big Eater': "Sink that one."
"The night before last, Big Eater Marco's ship was sunk by Rayleigh, and both the Second Mate and Boatswain on board died.
Now, this 'Big Eater' is merely a sailboat flying the original flag.
Neither the quality of the ship, its firepower, nor the personnel on board, including the number of Beyonder, can compare to the 'Big Eater' in its prime."
"However, Big Eater Marco is on that ship; he is a Zombie.
Additionally, 'Red Hair' Zot is also there; he is a Pyromaniac.
Ordinary bombs will likely be intercepted by the two of them, so we might have to use the Purification Cannon once."
No sooner had Iceberg Admiral finished speaking than a flamboyant voice rang out: "No, Captain, don't waste the uses of the Purification Cannon.
Leave that kind of trash to us."
Edwina and Jodeson both turned their heads and saw Danitz approaching with the newly joined Lex, as well as Iron Skin and Barrel.
"You all?"
A smile bloomed on Jodeson's lips: "Danitz, don't get hot-headed at a time like this."
Edwina's gaze, however, fell on Lex, then moved to the Fourth Mate: "Do you have confidence?"
"Yes!"
Danitz, Barrel, and Iron Skin all howled, their faces beaming with excitement.
Edwina nodded gently: "Then I'll leave it to you."
"Alright, Captain, watch us! Follow me!" Danitz waved his hand and walked towards the bow of the ship.
After walking a few steps away, Danitz whispered, "Are you confident, Rayleigh? Don't let us lose face in front of that bastard."
The bastard referred to Jodeson.
Just now, Lex had briefly analyzed the situation on the ship and then incited Danitz to volunteer for battle.
Seeing Jodeson next to the Captain and recalling Big Eater Marco's 'hospitality' towards him, Danitz's blood surged, and he immediately agreed.
But now he was a bit hesitant, as just one Zombie was already a headache.
Lex lightly patted the 'Devil May Cry' at his waist and smiled slightly: "It's not a big problem.
When we get there, you'll deal with that red-haired fellow, Barrel and the other one will handle the ordinary pirates, and I'll take care of Marco."
Danitz glanced at him: "I have to remind you, that guy is a Zombie; he's very hard to kill."
Lex said no more.
They walked onto the barrel of the Purification Cannon, moving as close to the muzzle as possible.
In a flash, beneath their feet was the surging Sea.
Looking at the considerable distance to the 'Big Eater', Danitz said, "How are we going to get over there?"
"Just like I said before." Lex stood at the very front, lowering his center of gravity slightly, adopting a diving posture.
"This is too shameful." Danitz gritted his teeth, "However, as long as it can hit Jodeson's face, I'd even strip naked and dance on the deck."
He tightly hugged Lex's waist and shouted, "You two, hold on tight!
If you fall, swim over yourselves!"
Barrel and Iron Skin responded.
The former hugged Danitz, and the latter hugged Barrel.
Danitz shouted, "Alright, it's up to you now, Rayleigh!"
"Ready for takeoff?" Lex smiled, then his soles and palms began to glow crimson.
"Takeoff?"
Danitz suddenly had a bad premonition.
The next moment, he shot into the sky.
The Golden Dream rapidly shrank, while the blue sky and white clouds expanded in his vision.
The wind howled in his ears; he felt as if he was going straight to heaven.
The Fourth Mate couldn't help but scream, "Ah~"
"Ah—ah—"
Behind him, the other two pirates were also screaming.
This sound echoed far across the Sea, falling towards the 'Big Eater'.
On the Golden Dream, Edwina's lips curved slightly.
Jodeson was dumbfounded, and after a long while, he said, "How did he do that?"
In the eyes of many Sailors, the four individuals who were just on the barrel of the Purification Cannon, after flames erupted from Lex's feet and hands, flew into the air, tracing an arc as they descended towards the 'Big Eater'.
"Danitz!" Lex shouted.
"Call me Commander!" Danitz corrected his assistant, then let go.
The two pirates behind him did the same, and the three of them free-fell towards the 'Big Eater'!
"Marco, I've brought you a gift!" In mid-air, Danitz shouted while extending his arms horizontally.
Large bursts of flames spewed out, then transformed into two increasingly large fireballs.
When the fireballs were as big as a washbasin, Danitz threw them out, aiming at the mast and sails of the ship.
On the deck of the pirate ship, 'Red Hair' Zot rushed out.
He was still wearing a formal suit and a mask, and without a word, he threw two compressed, Fiery white fireballs.
The fireballs from both sides met in mid-air, causing an explosion, and a cloud of fire spread out with a whoosh on the pirate ship.
Barrel and Iron Skin fell out of the fire cloud first, landing on the deck.
The two pirates rolled for a bit, then got up, drew revolvers from their waists, and shouted as they fired at the enemies on the deck.
Danitz landed on the sail.
He slid down with his back against the sail, flames burning in his hands, drawing two fiery paths on the sail, which immediately caught fire.
'Red Hair' Zot let out a muffled grunt from within his mask and was about to make a move when he suddenly noticed a patch of crimson overhead.
He couldn't help but look up, seeing someone on top of the sailboat, hovering in mid-air with flames spewing from his feet.
One hand was raised high, releasing large orange-red flames.