One piece: Establishing a Pirate Family

Chapter 510: Breaking Through the Second Line of Defense

"Kill them! Take this position!"

Vice Admiral Dalmatian transformed into his full Dalmatian beast form and charged towards the position defended by Robert and Deidara, braving a hail of bullets. The bullets struck Dalmatian's body with dull thuds but didn't cause much damage. It was clear he was using the Iron Body technique from the Six Powers.

"Die, pirate!"

Vice Admiral Dalmatian rushed in front of Robert and immediately pointed a finger. A blast of air shot out.

"Finger Pistol!"

Robert's heart skipped a beat. This sudden attack almost caught him off guard. He instantly turned into his element to dodge the blow.

"A Logia-type's elementization!"

Dalmatian's pupils shrank as he looked at the smoke-like body. Alarm bells rang in his mind. Pitch-black Armament Haki coated both his arms.

"Argh! Go to hell!"

Dalmatian threw a fierce punch at Robert. This time, however, Robert was prepared and wouldn't be as flustered as before.

"Gas Fist!"

Robert's body turned into gas, and a fist made of gas shot towards Dalmatian's punch.

Bang!

The two fists collided. Dalmatian's body stood firm like a mountain. And while Robert's body didn't retreat, the gas that formed him trembled. He had clearly been shaken by the punch.

"A Marine Vice Admiral!"

Robert's pupils shrank as he looked at the half-beast Vice Admiral before him. He had met his match.

"Pirate, state your name!" Dalmatian asked, looking at the young man before him.

"Rockefeller Robert, the man who will take your life!" Robert's aura surged.

"The Gas-Gas Fruit?"

Dalmatian immediately recalled the man's identity. Before the operation, Marine Headquarters had investigated everyone in the Rockefeller Pirates. He just hadn't made the connection at first. Now, after hearing the name, he remembered instantly.

Robert waved his hands, and an endless cloud of gas surged towards Dalmatian. Seeing this, Dalmatian did not dare to be captured and immediately launched a counterattack. He swung his fists rapidly, his feet never stopping as he quickly closed the distance to Robert.

"Trying to get close to me?"

A smile appeared on Robert's face. His body elementized and floated into the sky. Dalmatian's charge hit nothing but air.

"I have no time to duel you. We'll talk later!"

Robert looked down at the Marine soldiers charging forward without fear of death. The corner of his mouth curled up.

"Welcome death! Great World of Gas!"

An endless amount of gas emitted from Robert's body, blanketing the area in front from the sky.

"Not good! Hold your breath, that gas is poisonous!" Dalmatian immediately roared.

It had to be said, Robert's Gas-Gas Fruit was extremely effective for large-scale destruction of enemies.

"Hahahaha, you want to hold your breath? Let's see how long you can last!" Robert laughed maniacally, completely ignoring the pained cries of the surrounding Marines.

The situation here was quickly noticed by the Marine side. They saw the area enveloped in gas and Vice Admiral Dalmatian's figure constantly chasing and attacking the gas. It seemed Robert wanted to wear down the Vice Admiral, constantly leading him on a chase.

At that moment, Dalmatian, in his Dalmatian dog form, was endlessly pursuing Robert.

This scene was witnessed by Sengoku, and his eyes widened in fury.

"Pirate, you're courting death!"

A golden light shone from Sengoku. A giant Buddha appeared on the battlefield, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

"Robert, run!" Esdeath roared upon seeing this.

"Great Buddha Shockwave!"

A golden shockwave shot towards the gas-filled area where Robert was. The powerful shockwave carried a great wind, blowing away the gas region Robert had created.

Robert panicked when he saw the shockwave coming straight for him.

"Hmph!"

A cold snort was heard. Bullet, who had been directing the fighting from various points, stepped forward. An equally massive metal giant appeared in front of Robert and met Sengoku's palm strike with one of its own.

It instantly nullified Sengoku's attack.

"Sengoku, attacking a child? Isn't that a bit classless?" Bullet looked up at Sengoku, his deep voice echoing from within the giant's body.

"Hmph, all pirates deserve to die!" Sengoku retorted coldly, unafraid of Bullet.

"Then let's see you try!" Bullet said disdainfully.

Sengoku and Bullet began to move. The massive shockwaves from their battle instantly cleared a thousand-meter area around them.

Fleet Admiral Kong watched as Sengoku, as well as Garp and Zephyr who were also in the thick of the fight, along with the large group of Vice Admirals, engaged the enemy.

The Rockefeller Pirates' resistance was growing weaker and weaker. It had already been a month since the Marines began their attack on the Rockefeller Pirates, and Rockefeller Charlotte had yet to show his face. It was all these juniors who were fighting.

"I'd like to see what tricks you're playing at. As long as we take this island, the path to the New World will be halfway open."

Looking at the familiar layout of the firepower, Kong sighed inwardly. He never thought that this once-fallen major Marine branch would become the greatest obstacle for the Marines entering the New World. But this obstacle was about to be broken.

Seeing Garp and Zephyr as the spearhead of the main force, attacking the fortress in the center of the island, Kong breathed a sigh of relief.

A day passed.

The Marines attacked for a full day and finally conquered the former major Marine branch. The Rockefeller Pirates took the initiative to retreat as evening approached. If they didn't retreat then, they wouldn't be able to retreat at all.

Kong sighed as he looked at the fortress, taken at the cost of nearly a thousand men. In the month since entering the New World, the Marines had already lost over five thousand elite soldiers.

These islands were all important nodes in the various sea regions and had to be controlled by the Marines to curb the pirates' movements. If the Marines completely destroyed them, then what would be the point of occupying them? They could just have Garp sink the island with one "Galaxy Impact". Why would they need to lose so many soldiers?

If only it were that simple. The Marines wanted a complete and intact New World, not a New World without islands.

"Fleet Admiral, latest news! The Rockefeller Pirates, the Whitebeard Pirates, and the Big Mom Pirates have met. They are currently gathered at the Edd War sea!" Sengoku said, holding a message from an undercover agent.

Kong frowned upon hearing this.

"Let everyone rest for three days. Replenish all supplies. The final battle is about to begin!" Kong said to Sengoku.

"Sir!" Sengoku immediately went to carry out the order.

"Is it finally time for the decisive battle? Then let's see whose fist is harder!" Kong looked into the depths of the New World, his own fist clenched tightly.

The Marines began to rest and recuperate, preparing for the next great battle. A naval battle of unprecedented scale was about to begin.

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