Chapter 275 The Whitebeard Pirates' Intrusion
Chapter 275 The Whitebeard Pirates' Intrusion
Aini simply admired Boa Hancock's beauty and charm in silence, as if he were appreciating a precious work of art. After a while, seemingly satisfied with his curiosity, he slowly withdrew his gaze.
Because now is not the right time; the time and place are both wrong.
However, the instant he shifted his gaze from Boa Hancock, his eyes suddenly turned to the vast, boundless sea. His eyes narrowed slightly, as if he were observing something.
In fact, Enni's Observation Haki had already detected a large group of people heading in this direction. A slight smile appeared on his lips as he softly said, "They're here..."
At the same time, Hawkeye Mihawk's pupils contracted sharply as he stood to the side. He too had sensed the presence of that group, thanks to his equally keen Observation Haki.
However, what shocked him was not only the arrival of that group, but also the fact that Enni's Observation Haki was so powerful, in no way inferior to his own.
This strengthened his resolve to fight Enni, but at this moment, neither the time nor the place was suitable. However, Enni and Hawkeye Dracule Mihawk's Observation Haki was indeed flawless; they quickly sensed a large number of pirates surging in from afar, a dark mass like a pressing cloud.
Everyone present, whether it was Sengoku, Akainu, Kizaru, Aokiji, Garp, Vice Admiral Tsuru, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, or the Vice Admirals of the Marine Headquarters, all tensed up in unison. After all, what they were about to face was the world's strongest man—Whitebeard—and his largest pirate crew!
These sixteen division commanders, each with their own members, along with the forty-three pirate crews, formed an immense force that would be difficult to match anywhere in the world. This is precisely why Whitebeard was able to maintain his position as the world's strongest pirate for so long.
So how can you avoid being nervous?
"Gurgle..."
Some people involuntarily swallowed.
At this tense moment, Sengoku stood there steadily, his already serious face now showing even more smugness, as if everything was under his control.
With a wave of his arm, Sengoku decisively issued the order: "Fire! All cannons on the perimeter... Do not let them get even a step closer to the port!"
The command resounded like a thunderclap in the air.
At his command, all the cannons seemed to come alive, roaring as cannonballs rained down on the Whitebeard Pirates.
However, the members of the Whitebeard Pirates were by no means ordinary.
Faced with a barrage of cannonballs, they showed no fear. The strongest among them leaped up and stood firmly at the bow, intercepting all the incoming shells.
At the same time, deafening cannon fire erupted from the Whitebeard Pirates' ship as they began firing their cannons, engaging in a fierce counterattack with Sengoku's forces.
In an instant, the entire battlefield was engulfed in raging flames and deafening roars, and the curtain of war was officially raised with this series of explosions.
In that instant, both sides seemed to be frozen in place by an invisible force, neither making any further moves, and the scene fell into a strange stalemate.
The cannons roared incessantly, and shells rained down on the enemy. The smoke from the explosions filled the air, making it almost impossible to breathe.
However, Enni knew very well that this seemingly fierce artillery battle was just a feint by the Whitebeard Pirates.
In fact, those forty-three pirate crews were doing everything they could to draw the attention and firepower of the entire Navy. They were like a group of cunning foxes, cleverly diverting the Navy's attention from their real target—the Whitebeard Pirates.
These pirate crews' actions were not chaotic, but meticulously planned. Every attack and every provocation they made was designed to throw the Navy into chaos and distract them.
Meanwhile, the Whitebeard Pirates lay hidden on the seabed, quietly waiting for their chance. They were like a lurking arrow in the darkness, ready to deliver a fatal blow to their enemy at any moment.
Once Whitebeard and his sixteen division commanders successfully storm the naval port, the entire situation will change dramatically. Whitebeard's appearance will be like a lightning bolt piercing the night sky, catching the Navy completely off guard.
At that time, most of the Navy's attention will be drawn to the Whitebeard Pirates, and they will have to concentrate their efforts on dealing with this sudden threat.
While the Navy is busy dealing with the Whitebeard Pirates, the forty-three pirate crews will seize the opportunity to launch a powerful attack. They will storm into the naval port like a pack of hungry wolves, putting immense pressure on the Navy.
This was a meticulously planned and mutually reinforcing scheme. The feint attack by the forty-three pirate crews created the conditions for the Whitebeard Pirates' surprise attack, while the Whitebeard Pirates' surprise attack in turn provided the opportunity for the forty-three pirate crews' full-scale assault.
Such a scheme requires precise timing and a high degree of teamwork. Only when each pirate crew strictly executes their assigned tasks can the success of the entire plan be ensured.
Enni was well aware of this, which is why he greatly admired the Whitebeard Pirates' execution capabilities and their strategies.
But he chose to remain silent.
After all, if he could easily foresee even this, wouldn't that make him seem too extraordinary?
Such extraordinary abilities are likely to make people uneasy and may even bring him unexpected trouble.
Moreover, following the original plot development would be most advantageous for him. Therefore, he decided to observe the situation and refrain from any unnecessary actions.
However, at that moment, Aini suddenly sensed an unusual aura, and his gaze was involuntarily drawn to the sea in the harbor.
This subtle movement immediately caught the attention of Hawkeye Jorah Mihawk and Boa Hancock, who had been watching him closely.
Their gazes followed Aini's as they looked towards the harbor's surface. Then, their expressions changed simultaneously. They saw a massive, dark shadow rapidly expanding beneath the calm sea!
As the shadow rapidly enlarged, the pupils of Hawkeye D. Mihawk and Boa Hancock shrank, eventually becoming as small as pinpoints.
It even trembled like an earthquake.
This shows how shocked they were at that moment.
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