Vampire in One Piece

Chapter 19 Combat

"Fire! "

The adjutant yelled to the gunner.

The gunners had already prepared their ammunition, and upon hearing the adjutant's command, they all discharged the cannons with expressions of fury.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

More than twenty artillery pieces were fired simultaneously, directly targeting the Wolf Pirates.

The current distance fell within the firing range, making it impossible for the Wild Wolf Pirates to evade the artillery.

Jacko observed the incoming shells.

In a single leap, he utilized the Moon Step technique from the Sixth Marine Style.

His two claws emerged, and in a flash of lightning, over twenty artillery shells exploded mid-air!

Bruch witnessed this scene and exclaimed angrily, "Can't the Navy's confidentiality measures be more stringent? "

Boom boom boom!

The opposing pirate ship was evidently armed with numerous cannons.

Cannonballs hurtled toward the warship one after another.

Bruch unfurled his wings, transforming into a streak of crimson, severing the cannons individually, which then plummeted into the sea!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Following the explosion, the warship remained unscathed.

This time, they achieved a stalemate.

No one was injured.

For the moment, both sides remained still, their gazes locked on one another, and all members aboard the two vessels entered a state of combat readiness.

The members of the Wild Wolf Pirates had a straightforward objective: to annihilate Bruch's warship and eliminate all the Marines onboard, including the swordsman.

Conversely, Bruch shared a similar intention of destroying the Wolf Pirates.

The distinction lay in Bruch possessing comprehensive intelligence about them, while they remained oblivious to his background.

They were completely unaware of whom they were challenging this time!

"Haha! Everyone, stay motivated; we are going to destroy another warship! "

"Aye aye!!! "

The crew on the pirate ship suddenly grew enthusiastic due to Jacko's words, all eager to engage.

Bruch fixed his fierce gaze on the Wolf Pirates and commanded:

"Everyone, proceed with caution. Engage in boarding combat. The snipers will cover your teammates from behind. The rest, follow me and charge! "

"Yes! "

Shortly thereafter, the two vessels collided, and the navy personnel leaped onto the pirate ship one after another.

Bruch was among them.

Once he descended, he eliminated three pirates with a single strike.

Bang bang bang!

Gunfire resounded in the air, paired with shouts and the clashing of swords in rapid succession.

Bruch activated his dynamic vision.

His purple-red eyes darted left and right, and the third generation ghost in his grasp moved up and down.

Blood sprayed forth!

"Ah! "

"Kill him! "

At that moment, six or seven pirates surrounded Bruch, gazing at him with malicious intent, cautiously advancing toward him step by step.

Sensing their murderous aura, Bruch frowned slightly.

This sensation indicated that these pirates had taken many lives, and they indeed radiated a murderous presence.

Among the pirates encircling them, Bruch recognized three individuals from the intelligence reports.

These were Crazy Blade Ravi, the first mate of the Wolf Pirates, battle captain Carrera, and the last known as Ghost Spoon Nobichon.

The combat capabilities of these three were surpassed only by Wild Wolf Jacko aboard the Wild Wolf Pirate Ship.

Their bounties each reached the hundreds of millions.

Although the other three individuals were not featured in the intelligence, their formidable presence suggested considerable strength.

Bruch's eyes narrowed slightly, and the Sandai Kitetsu in his right hand instantly became infused with vitality.

The blood-red patterns upon it appeared ghostly, enhancing the violent atmosphere.

"I must eliminate them swiftly. "

Bruch thought, recognizing through the six individuals surrounding him that Wild Wolf Jacko was fiercely attacking his marines.

It seemed Jacko intended for them to occupy him while he engaged the marines.

"I will not allow you to achieve your goals." Bruch said furiously.

The six pirates encircling him, particularly the deranged swordsman Ravi, were advancing toward Bruch step by step.

"Hehe! This is a marine captain! You seem quite capable; would you care to join our Wild Wolf Pirates? "

Ravi spoke with an unsettling grin.

The remaining five echoed, "Indeed, our captain holds you in high regard! If you join us, you can attain the rank of combat captain, along with abundant riches and women. "

Bruch's expression remained cold and severe as he scoffed, "You, a band of dying pirates, believe you are worthy to make such offers? "

Upon hearing Bruch's remarks, the six were immediately filled with fury.

Ravi drew his sword, spat, and shouted, "Outrageous! Guys, eliminate him! "

"Kill him! ! ! "

With that, the six unsheathed their weapons and charged at Bruch.

Blood Shadow Step!

Noticing the assault, Bruch enveloped his legs in blood mist, transforming into a shadow that surged toward the group.

In an instant, Bruch's Sandai Kitetsu sliced through one of the attackers.

Puff!

Blood erupted as one of the foes was cleaved from head to toe, resulting in their body being split in half instantly.

Brains and internal organs splattered everywhere.

A trickle of blood merged with Bruch's body through Kitetsu.

He took a deep breath.

"Truly weak. Far less rewarding than Bellamy."

Then, he coldly addressed the remaining five.

"I won't squander time on you; it's time for you all to die!"

Bruch spread his wings behind him, and with the effect of the Blood Shadow Step, he instantaneously appeared before them as if teleporting.

Seeing Bruch's wings, Ravi voiced his surprise: "He's actually a Devil Fruit user! Kill him quickly. "

After making that statement, he grasped his sword in his hand and struck towards Bruh.

Wheng~

A clashing sound of swords erupted, as Bruch employed the Sandai Kitetsu to parry Ravi's sword.

Subsequently, the blade of the sword twisted and glided across Ravi's neck like a specter.

Phew~

Blood mist enveloped the surroundings, causing Ravi's eyes to widen. He failed to clearly perceive the movement of Bruch's sword, resulting in his downfall.

Despite his unwillingness to surrender, it was of no consequence.

His trembling body gradually stiffened after blood splattered onto the deck.

"The vice-captain is dead! "

The remaining Pirates gasped in shock and instinctively took two steps backward.

Bruch sensed a surge of strength within him, and then his deathly purple-red gaze fixed upon the four individuals.

"Where do you think you are retreating to? "

His figure moved past the four of them in an erratic manner, resembling a ghost.

"No matter where you flee, your fate remains unaltered. Don't you understand? "

Phew!

The four individuals stared wide-eyed, clutching their necks in disbelief. Yet, half of their necks had been severed.

How can they manage to staunch the blood that flowed out uncontrollably?

Thus, the four of them gradually collapsed to the ground, dying with expressions of reluctance on their faces.

Sensing a slight increase in the blood energy within his body, Bruch wiped the blood from Kitetsu

He then gazed at the wild wolf Jacko, who had ceased his assault.

Jacko was also observing him at that moment.

"You possess great skill, Marine; What's your name! "

"Captain of the Naval Headquarters, Bruch."