Chapter 174: Jonathan
"Boom boom boom boom…"
The cannonballs that had been blasted back exploded in all directions, detonating among the Marines, on the fortress walls, or against the rock faces.
"Ahhh—!"
Large numbers of Marines were caught completely off guard, blown apart by the explosions, screaming as flesh was torn open. Some died on the spot.
In an instant, several hundred Marines were killed or injured.
Jonathan, standing on the balcony, had his pupils shrink.
"Conqueror's Haki!"
Conqueror's Haki was the kingly aura that might not even appear once among millions. Those who possessed it were born kings; as long as they did not fall, they were destined to become powerful figures.
Although he himself did not possess Conqueror's Haki, he knew that numbers were meaningless in front of someone who did.
"To have already reached the stage of materialization… his strength…"
A trace of apprehension flashed through Jonathan's eyes as he took out a Den Den Mushi.
"This is Kong!" A resounding voice came from the other end.
"Fleet Admiral Kong, this is Jonathan. The Dragon Flame Pirates have appeared at G-8 Fortress. Aside from their main members, there are several additional people. Summoner Ze possesses Conqueror's Haki. Requesting… support!"
For the final sentence, Jonathan took a deep breath.
He was no fool. If he knew he couldn't win and still sent his subordinates to their deaths, he wouldn't have risen to his current position.
"Sakazuki is nearby. I'll have him go provide support!" Kong, understanding the gravity of the situation, replied in a low voice.
"Mm."
The call was then disconnected.
Tap, tap, tap…
At this moment, a tall, graceful figure walked over.
It was a woman dressed in a chef's uniform.
"Jon…" Jessica came to his side and gently wrapped her arm around his.
"What are you doing here… go hide!"
Jonathan pulled his arm free and walked over to the rack beside his desk, picking up the blade resting on it.
"Be careful…"
Jessica grabbed his hand, worry evident in her voice.
"A little brat isn't enough to take my life," Jonathan said in a deep voice, then walked toward the balcony and leapt down.
"Kill!"
Realizing that numbers no longer mattered against the Dragon Flame Pirates—most of the Marines already dead or wounded, some even knocked unconscious—the Marine officers knew that relying on weapons to take down the Dragon Flame Pirates was impossible.
So they charged straight at the members of the Dragon Flame Pirates.
At this moment, Jonathan landed, and a heaven-shaking flash of sharp light burst forth.
Clang!!
A hundred-meter-long slash shot toward the Dragon Flame.
Its terrifying might caused the clouds in the sky to faintly scatter.
"I'll take it!"
Buck licked his lips, his eyes lighting up. He swiftly drew the blade in his hand, his gaze turning razor-sharp as his aura spread outward, the muscles in both arms bulging one after another.
"Chef Technique · Bone Shaver!"
He shouted loudly. The blade in his hand transformed into a slender cleaver dozens of meters long, meeting the incoming slash head-on.
"I'm going too…"
Kamakiri and Aisha moved at the same time, their respective blades appearing in their hands.
"Fire Mantis · Fire Sting!"
"Medical Technique · Wind Needle!"
Massive phantoms appeared above the Dragon Flame, searing heat and biting cold rampaging outward in all directions.
Three slashes—one first, two following—charged toward the terrifying hundred-meter strike.
Boom!!
Rumble!!
A blinding flash of light erupted in the sky, accompanied by two thunderous explosions. A horrifying shockwave, laced with razor-sharp sword-energy wind blades, swept outward.
The surface of the sea exploded, and the Dragon Flame rocked violently.
Standing at the bow, Jiang Qize casually raised a hand and dispersed the last remaining trace of the slash.
"Captain, I'm going in!"
Enel said coldly. A hint of blood-red flashed through his eyes, and then, like a phantom, he vanished from the ship.
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