Outer Rim@L’Emperor
Shabbab. Or as Fujitora called him. Vice-Admiral Sharrib had completed his mission. Buena Festa’s body thudded on a Marine Warship. Chains would erupt from the Warship’s hull, taking hold of the mogul’s body. Hina appeared over the railing, smoking that infamous cigarate, nodding to the bird man as he took flight. The Marine ships were under attack by the Vampirates. As the choking of fighting in the Center Lake came, the fighting in the outer rim intensified. Sharrib had taken flight, making the Marine ships roar behind them. A bombardment followed the Vice-Admiral’s attack.
[Hina] “Hina grateful! Back-up is nearly here! Go get ’em, Vice-Admiral!”
The Marine Ships had taken shelter behind the Vice-Admiral's charge. Yet, their orders had not changed. They had engaged the Vampirate fleet, yet their sails blew them to the north. The Marine ships were fleeing with the held of Vice-Admiral Sharrib. The bird man was right, Sengoku would be angry if he’s let them sink. A chance for the birdman to redeem himself as the hero.
Following behind, some of the big names left in the Marines stood waiting to see the response. Coby, Hina, Helmeppo, Tashigi, Strawberry, Onigumo, the legendary Garp, and others waited for the Vampirate’s fleet to respond.
A race to the ships. Rayleigh had been lost over the smoke. The legendary right hand of the Pirate King said he had something important to do, as did Pandaman. Wounded, but able to stay conscious, Pandaman nodded to Bepo and the Vampirate. Bepo grabbed Pandaman and followed Cletus’ lead. The destruction from Bullet was island-ending. They could all feel it: the island was crumbling. A tidal wave made by Gambit only exacerbated matters. Cletus had to destroy incoming debris, explosions, and falling buildings. Yet, the path and race was clear: to the Outer Rim where the Vampirate fleet awaited.
Upon arrival, still on land, Bepo and Cletus could see the Marines and Vampirate fleets clashing. In particular, Vice-Admiral Sharrib was in the sky and in control, counter-attacking from the Vampirate’s offensive. Many prominent members of the Marine waited. Before they could cross over to the sea, the group would run into an infamous figure, the culprit of the Festival trap.
The G.
[Tsuru] “All that puffed talk earlier, young man. Is this your limit?”
[General Maiting] “Tch! Dammit! What is that ability?!”
The Great Advisor, Tsuru, was in the shores of the Outer Rim. She had wounds all over her body, and her break was quick. Yet, she stood in all her proud strength. In front of her, on his knees, was General Maiting. A man who was the striking resemblance of Gambit, only older, using the same cards as a weapon. General Maiting had a large wound on his chest. More importantly, his legs and right arm were ”washed”, laid to dry, ironed into the floor. Tsuru looked down on his opponent and grinned. The old woman, youthful fire in her eyes, lifted her arm, intending to strike the man down.
The War was on all fronts. Cletus had a duty to deliver Pandaman. Yet… here something grave was about to occur. One cannot be everywhere at once. Choose your path.
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Center Section@Gambit@Guren@Dream
The group rushed Bullet. Nothing short of a coordinated attack would even put a dent on the behemoth; he who would be Pirate King. The coordinated attack forced the behemoth to stumble, hit everywhere and feet as quicksand. This allowed time for Special Admiral Fujitora to exclaim and tell the Worst Generation to concentrate their attacks on the Colossus’ head, where Bullet's real body was. This was a paramecia, after all. The group nodded in unison, now invigorated by Bullet stumbling. As the behemoth stood up, he’d meet the unified attack of the Worst Generation.
From the Sky, a large meteor was pulled, this one bigger than the last three. Fujitora had flown beside it and infused it with his haki, launching it towards the head from above. The meteor was so large, it would cover the whole behemoth’s head - the first proverbial chink in the armor. To the left cheek, a giant mass of tornado, compacted and black. Crocodile. To the right cheek, a giant slash brimming with harrowing haki, product of the legendary Emma. Ichiryu. Each attack’s blowback power to engulf the whole head. The second and third proverbial chink in the armor.
[Ichiryu] “KING ENMA’S JUDGMENT!!!”
[Crocodile] “BLACK SABLES: PESSSADDOOO!!”
The last attack would be up for the Sleeping Weapon, Link. He would be the last blow to fall, the strongest. An attack to mark the history books. An attack to wipe his prior crimes by making The Demon Heir fall. Unlike before, these were successive attacks, in aims of eating away at the head of the Colossus to tear through the armor and expose Bullet’s real body. The Worst Generation did their worst to take Bullet off the throne.
Assuming, but not deciding, the successive attacks would be successful, Bullet would see light for the first time, shocked, exposed. In that moment, it happened. Part of the magma attack from the Blacksmith erupted (see Gambit’s next post), would be teleported. A shocking turn of events as the Surgeon of Death, who had been climbing the behemoth’s back, had arrived at the shoulder. The Sirgeon had telegraphed his strategy to the one on the other side. Law’s impassioned voice echoed.
[Law] ”RRRRRRROOOOOMMMMM… SHAMBLES!”
Suddenly, Bullet would theoretically be taken out of the colossus. Teleported from his seat at the throne and switched with the magma that sought the body. The magma would begin to melt the behemoth from the head down. More importantly. Bullet would be teleported mid-air in front of the colossus, without his precious armor… and right in front of the Worst of the Worst Generation: Landayan “Gambit” Morrow.
Law had come in quick succession and aimed to tear Bullet from his throne and serve him up on a platter for the Prince. A Prince who sought to ascend the throne. Now was the time. One shot. One opportunity. To seize everything you ever wanted. In one moment. Would you capture it. Or just let it slip?
As the attacks shook what was left of the island, and the final attack was unleashed, Fujitora’s voice echoed through the lake, den den mushis, and the world.
[Fujitora] " DOUGLAS BULLET! YOUR TIME IN THE THRONE IS OVER!”
The Surrounding Water of Delta Island
With a mere gesture of his titanic transformation, Douglas Bullet unloosed a canon of shockwaves traversing the island and beyond the shorelines. The Buster Fleet was almost wiped out, incapable of responding to the attack. Uncontested, the wrath pursued the by-standing Fleet of the Silver Vampirates Soviet Union ─ The Strongest Pirate Fleet there is and will be. Seeing the incoming, the commanding officers of the fleet responded emotionally to the uproar of their mad chief ─ The Gambit. An all-out attack was set in order! And with that, Kevin Garnett, the 2nd Fleet Commander leapt off his lone tank, swinging his cursed axe, Raging Bull in answer to the Tiamat. Going wild with a bang, he neutralised most of its potency before Prince Namor, the 1st Fleet Commander assisted him using his cursed trident, Neptune, fashioning a string of tides tackling the rest. Here comes the party of navigators and fishmen race, blasting the ocean with their combined expertise and innate talent to harness tidal waves in conjunction with Gambit's seismic genius, sending a tsunami into the island, careless and bold. A wave, hundred-plus feet in height tried to break into the battleground and succeeded.
Vampirates rejoices!
Ryan Reynolds saw Vice-Admiral trying to deal with the waves. An immediate response is necessary. "Ready the guns!", the 3rd Fleet Commander Reynolds ordered to his snipers and gunners ─ The Artillery Division. 1,000 Mafiosos and Ambushers manned the ship mast of Deadpool Battleship with a capacity of 300 crewmembers, dancing through the tides at 65 knots. Fortified with Multi-layer Titanium coatings, their confidence is at the highest level. "Whenever you're ready Commander.", Sgt. Balde Mor, the officer of the sniping unit said. "Activate the 360 Vampirate Dome!", Reynolds renounced! It is Naval Area Defense System. An electronic combat system to neutralize torpedo missiles fired at ships and submarines, as well as remote-controlled weapons stations that can dispatch electro-optic highly accurate missiles to be used above ships. It contains the following tracking and communication system. "Activated!", Sgt. Balde Mir said.
With that, the Den-Den Muship of the Shipborne Communication System was cast upon the entire fleet, easing the radio signals. Then, with the help of the Sea Spotter, the Naval tracking system that follows the logic of echolocation blocks the enemies' network. "Performance block initiated!", Sgt. Balde Mur shouted.
"Release the Underwater Seismic Torpedo Launcher!", Reynolds commanded. It is a modern torpedo unleashed underwater and propelled towards a target with such accuracy. It has an explosive warhead designed to detonate either in contact with or in proximity to the target. Topping with the current tidal whirlpool, these missiles would swim along with the ships and head directly to them upon landing back on the surface of the waters. 100 shot of these was launched towards the Navy.
DPR: S, requires 100 Navigation to use, 81 Science and Shipwright to create
DPR: Following Gambit's Navigation 120 (Speed and Damage). Small Country Level.
Meanwhile, Vice-Captain Kube who just recently secured the Dark Fortress saw what the Vice-Admiral did. "Boys! Activate the Hydro Cannons!"
With the Naval Defense system activated beforehand, the Vice-Admiral's attack would be neutralised and converted into ionized plasma through the process of fusion upon contact. As soon as this happened, they will be firing plasma bolts powerful enough to destroy a mountain towards the birdman to interrupt whatever plans he has in mind. "Fire!"
2x S-rank AOE weapons from Small Emperor Title Item (can only be used by Dark Fortress for now) Hydro cannons - These convert water into ionized plasma through the process of fusion, firing plasma bolts powerful enough to destroy a mountain. DPR: S, requires 100 Navigation to use, 81 Science and Shipwright to create
DPR: Following Gambit's Navigation 120 (Speed and Damage). Small Country Level.
The surface of the ocean continued to shake in accordance with the endless firing and shaking of the sea bed, courtesy of Gambit. But it wouldn't stop the grit of the fleet. They are starting. T-Bag finally saw the backup forces of the Navy. And as the highest ranking official onboard, he'd have to command the crew to respond to that. "T-Bag.", Kube said. "I know.", he said nodding.
"All units! Activate the Sunrise Cannon of all 20 ships. Now!", he roared. In just a few seconds, the machines of the ships started to whir. Loud and mad! And after a while, they will start to press a certain button in the respective captain's den, roaring altogether as if their lives depended on it. "Sunrise Cannon Fire!". The prows of the ship began to harness energy as the barrels of these parts of the ship opened up like a huge mouth. A devastating energy shock shot out accordingly, reverberating as it transcends to the air space between them and their foes.
Sunrise Cannon beam cannon - It is a powerful cannon hidden within the prow of the ship, the cannon itself fires a blast of air that resembles an energy beam. DPR: S, requires 100 Navigation to use, 81 Science and Shipwright to create
DPR: Following Gambit's Navigation 120 (Speed and Damage). Small Country Level.
"We got some heavy hitters right there. Alert the shipwright of the fleet and attend immediately each a ship is damaged.", T-Bag continued.
"How long has it been since we stir the shit out of each other?"
"Long enough to fight some Hero like him."
"Oh! You mean Garp?", he scoffed before saying, "We gonna die trying."
"Chicken out?"
"Hell nah. Let's go!"
And with that, the two Vice-Captains readied their gears, T-Bag activating his Raid Suit while Kube, smoked his body, thanks to Smoker's fruit he just looted a while ago.
Bullet against the World
The Tsunami the crew created for him was augmented even further using Gambit's navigational genius. A technique only he could muster. A testament to his intellect being far from anyone else present today. As the calamity he made entered the vicinity, fodders all over the land suffered from this peril, lying dead in an instant. Only the stronger ones remained at bay.
Down on his knees after Crocodile assisted in softening the ground, Bullet bellowed and would take a fatal blow upon contact with the towering Tsunami. But Douglas is not your ordinary legend, he's witnessed battles since he was a kid and knew exactly how to respond to such a storm. Fortifying his fortress a dozen fold, he created a barrier out of thin air, edging against the punishment of the lord of the tides.
Now occupied with dealing with the tides, both Crocodile and Ichiiryu, both legends in their own rights would cement their names into the temple of justice. Together, they teamed up to launch a coordinated tempest of sand and devastating air slash on both sides of his head. Enter the God of Gravity. Special Admiral Fujitora invoked a celestial body using his devil fruit ability, calling forth a massive union of mass. He leapt to the sky and joined his summon, coating it with his own Haki, magnifying its velocity and destructive potency. Faster than a blink of an eye, the meteor thrice as large as the prior ones plummeted towards the head of the behemoth. All eyes are on it. Link followed suit, manifesting the physical dominance that only he possessed giftedly. Even mightier than Gambit himself. With a combination of both swordsmanship genius and Rokushiki mastery, he would fill the gap this war presently has.
Landayan Morrow, The Gambit. Prince of All Pirates. And the fated King of all Harems is floating in the sky. Charred his body is. His white hair fluttered against the peril. He puffed his last cigar before tossing it away. From his location, he could see all four attacks above gunning against the god. His veins pumped multiple times, trembling in excitement as witnessed this one-of-a-kind event. A history on top of the pages. He turned in the direction of Bullet's shoulder, he saw Law. They exchanged a brief glance before the prince gestured below which the other would turn, too. And with that, a plan was made.
Morrow flew higher than all the rest and into the clouds, distancing himself from the upcoming. Using 2 of his 6 remaining weather eggs, he created another colossal dark cloud that quickly manufactured bolts of lightning he could use. He twirled his weapon as he stayed there. After a few moments, the lightning compressed into his weapon. His body sparkling in dominance.
Back to Law who has now finalised the idea, the pressure holding the magma Gambit formulated underground has begun to weaken, and because of the endless shifting of the plates and softening of the ground, the surface could no longer withstand the boiling earth and fire underneath. A huge amount of it has started to materialise to the surface. Two seconds later, the mantle cracked open and beneath the behemoth as a lake of fire beneath the curtain erupted. "NOOOOOOW!", Gambit roared. Law immediately orchestrated the mayhem. ”RRRRRRROOOOOMMMMM… SHAMBLES!”
Gambit's voice boomed in sync with the incantation of Law's power and he's done just the same. Chanting the god of earth and fire, the prince summoned the strongest version of all his seismic ability. As Law switches the junk from inside the colossus, the magma intercepted the insides of the beast, melting everything in it. "Rise of Giol, Ragnarok!"
Landayan Morrow, Prince of All Pirates
Seeing Bullet finally out in the open, the prince did not waste any more time. He lodges himself into the air, dragging his warhammers. As Fujitora announced the end of his dream to become King, the prince took every opportunity to bag the throne with him. "Douglas Bullet!"
Holding his weapons with both hands, he said to his foe, "There is a reason why Roger became the King of all Pirates. You were part of his crew.", then he stopped on his trail, puffing.
"The path to becoming king has never been easy. The King needs soldiers. Followers. They need masters to guide them to their triumph.", as he said the master, we got a glimpse of General Magiting's battle against Tsuru. "They will be the ones to shape us into becoming the next man to sit on the throne."
"A true king is prepared to shake the hands of his mortal enemies only to defeat a common enemy. That's mutual respect. I respect you, Douglas."
Gambit clad his weapons with the most advanced form of Willpower as he remembered the times he trained with General Magiting. "That's not how you use metal cards in battle, idiot!"
He remembered the times Larsi let him board the Silver Bullet ship, "Welcome aboard kid.". He also recalled when he and Larsi trained in the Art of Flaming Jutte and eventually mastered the most advanced principles of Armament Haki. Sarge said, to the old man who trained them, "to master Haki, you have to let it flow from the core and outward. Think of it as the extension of your desire to infiltrate the insides of your enemy. Look at that mountain. It cannot be destroyed by physical strength alone. You need to pour your spirit into your hand and breathe it out like the air we share. That's Haki."
He remembered the times they fell against Blackbeard. Their victory against Golden Lion Shiki and Patrick Redfield. And their reign against Crocodile back in Alabasta. Flashes of his crew's face emerged inside his head and he couldn't help but have tears at the corners of his eyes. The willpower coating the weapons continued to flare like flames of hell.
"But I had to kill you first in order to get closer to that dream of mine.!"
Using his vampiric ability, he turned into a crimson mist and vanished in front of Bullet only to reappear in front of him. As he got there, he would swing his right weapon upwards, aiming to strike the chin of his enemy. If successful, he would trail him into the sky with such speed incomparable to anyone at this war, before lodging his left hammer downward to smash his head, making him plummet back to the ground.
But he would not stop there, if Bullet tried to trade punches or not, he would summon all the demons in him to launch 7 consecutive strikes against the Demon Heir that would send elliptical shockwaves during their contest.
"I need all of us, now!"
"Mammon!"
"Asmodeus!"
"Leviathan!"
"Beelzebub!"
"Belphegor!"
"Satan!" "Lucifer!"
And then all together, 8 voices, including Gambit's cried their lungs out, "7 PRINCES OF HELL!!!"
Crimson Leap: The technique allows the users to move at a disappearing speed in order to avoid attacks or to attack at an incredible speed and with greater power. The user's movement speed is increased by Mastery/5.
- Unranked, requires a minimum of 11 Mastery to use
Nirvana: The user focuses all his energy, speed, and strength on his hammer. As the weapon catches fire, he will dash forth the opponent and starts with an upward stroke to the chin sending them mid-air. Jumping above his target, he will launch a downward strike to the head sending them back to the ground. - DPR: S, 81 Undying Ember, 81 Strength, 81 Movement
DPR: Large Continent Level
Hell Fire, 7 Princes of Hell: Gambit mauls the ground and then electrocutes the earth element using Dengeki Blue/Navigation in order to convert them into lava substance. He then launches himself at the opponent to deliver 7 powerful blows using his hammer to the opponent's body, aiming to crush them. With each blow, volcanic elements emit from the weapon, magnifying the power of the attacks. - DPR: S+, 100 Undying Ember, 100 Navigation/Dengeki Blue, 100 Strength, 100 Movement, 5* Alchemy
The gambit of my onslaught was in the hope of bringing the great big bad to his knees, it sounded and felt much better in assumption but in reality, was far more gruesome to bare. Debris would scatter at the moment of impact, though just as it came causing a temporary crack that began to shuffle and regenerate, moments before the regeneration would edge before me all I could do was backflip off Bullet's head with the understanding of the unmovable object I was witnessing.
Scoffing to myself ... ' Well ... shit ... '
Coming to terms with the fact I wasn't able to even make Bullet even acknowledge me as a threat even at the end, I had shattered any means of limits I had even if momentarily were just futile due to his devil fruit. Though something did catch my attention just moments before I came down to unleash my attack, a certain sword, certain dragons ... taking a deep breath of air inhaled, and exhale as I allowed gravity to bring me down with a landing that would be the center of a crater.
Turning to a certain someone, licking the corner of my mouth, my body exuded in body heat due to fatigue only capable of watching as an ultimatum attack against Bullet would ricochet from a gust of wind being blasted in all corners.
Reaching into my inside pocket and pulling out a den den mushi resting it on my shoulder until a voice would be heard, " It's me, I need you to go take the present to the Vampirates and get ready to depart from here soon " then ending the call and placing it back into my inside pocket the last few words as I lay witness to Gambit's absolution, grinning with interest.
Still exhausted, my instincts still wanted me to attack, so there was no going back, it was time for me to unleash a secret maneuver, something that I had kept under my sleeve for a long time and now was time to reveal the ace, crouching down in my stance preparing for what was to come.
' Never in my imagination, i would think I would use this again ... ' ... charging at tremendous speed in the direction of Bullet, tightening my grip on the sword handle with me emitting a high caliber of armament haki with my eyes glowing crimson.
" FLURRRY ... RUSHH! " unleashing a barrage of sword strikes, though one was a sword and the other was none other than the seastone black key being utilised as a sword.
Link Base Str = 120 = Town Level
Flurry Rush / Perfect Doge + Counter Attack or Blitz
Perfect Dodging is accomplished by jumping out of the way of an enemy's attack at the last moment. Doing so temporarily slows time down in Link's perspective, allowing Link to quickly strike enemies with a Flurry Rush. Link then charges forward and unleashes a barrage of flurry strikes.
(81 Mastery + 100 Reaction + 100 Movement Speed + 81 Strength) - DPR: S (each hit)
Shaarib had been wanting to break Bullet’s jaw for a while now. Knocking the old man out and bragging after. He would be in history books forever. Ever since he was a child, he had dreamed of becoming a warrior respected by all the people of Skypiea, he had wanted to be Gan Fall’s right hand; he had wanted to prove to the damn priests that he was worth it. Circumstances changed, he was not on the White Sea anymore but the dream remained. He now wanted to become an Admiral and worked tirelessly to make that dream a reality. He had spent a lot of time trying to build a more than correct resume, he elevated through the ranks fast. But when he finally stood at the gate, things began to turn sour. Shaarib began to feel like he was banging his head against a wall. The government sent him on a mission and asked for his return before he could even finish it. They made him follow Doflamingo’s tails for a bit before letting another pirate save Dressrosa. The skypiean had been angry and went to say his truth. And no matter how many pirates he killed or how many citizens he saved, his standings never seemed to move.
One day, he decided that things needed to change, if the government wasn’t going to recognize his works, he was going to shove it down their throats. He went to Marineford and challenged the meanest soldier in the force without any authorization. The bout never ended and they destroyed parts of the base. It was then that the stellar rise stopped and gravity began to act. Shaarib was now unwanted in the forces. He was sent on leave and had now been trying to climb back. Bullet was the perfect tool for his ascension. At least that is what he thought. As he sat down on the little cloud, he realized that him defeating Bullet was maybe not meant to be.
As he sat there, one hand in the sea, watching the battle going on, he realized that he needed more than his fists to get to the admiral position. Absolute Justice had always been about the mission, getting to the objective by any means necessary. Shaarib liked it, he didn’t have to think much, just kill pirates. But now, prioritizing the ships over Bullet came with an unpredicted outcome : Shaarib was cheered on by the others soldiers. Being the main character by wasn't meant to be. Maybe he was meant to do something else today, something that would bring him closer to the troops at least. It was not a hard realization to accept, but as the minutes went by, as Shaarib felt the incoming backup around him, he began to feel a sense of relief, maybe teamwork wasn’t as bad as it seemed. If Morrow were to be the one to kill Bullet, Shaarib would do his best to destroy his armada. An eye for an eye. The marine began to laugh, not the sarcastic or sardonic one, a really awkward one. Today, the prodigal son was going to be a Hero !
The applause did not last, the armada began to respond with their scientific bullshit. Shaarib's wave was deflected by a magical shield. The government had Vegapunk as an ally and even them did not have this in their ranks. The current had been changing, he could feel multiple bodies moving toward the government's ships. The birdman needed to act , he put another hand into the water and began the counterattack. He gripped the sea and began once again manipulation the current. He needed more concentration since he couldn't go underwater. He needed to guide the torpedos to another location. From his fingertips was created a flock of sharks. The sharks began to feel the space. With a controlled movement, Shaarib guided them to the torpedos causing explosions everywhere.
Att
Mizugokoro (literally meaning "Water Heart"): The primary technique of this style that the user initiates by first performing a bowl-shaped gesture with his webbed hands (one hand over the other) while underwater right before giving the water itself around him a mighty yank. This allows the user to physically grab and redirect currents as if he were manipulating cloth. Requirements: 81 Mastery, 61 Strength Destructive Potency Rank: B
Shin Murasame Requirements: 81 Mastery, 81 Strength Destructive Potency Rank: A ==> 101-119: 4. City Block Level + 3(A) + 2(Haki) ==> 9. Small Country Level
AOE = Mastery/2 ==> 50 meters
What Shaarib did not see coming was two blasts of energy tearing through the waves. They had targeted Shaarib from the start and the Vice-Admiral's hands were still in the water. If he moved them, the untouched torpedos would connect with the ships. If he moved, Hina's ships would probably sink, with it Buena Festa. The birdman opened its beak and let out a cry creating a burst of energy strong enough to destroy the beam.
Tristesse : In his phoenix form, he let out a cry which create a burst that blast things around him.
AOE
DPR: A, requires 81,61,41 ==>
101-119: 4. City Block Level + 3(A) + 2(Haki) ==> 9. Small Country Level
AOE = Mastery/3 ==> 33 meters
Shaarib let out a huff of relief, they were able to resist the Vampire's assault. Science country wasn't that much advanced if you ask him. The birdman began to yell toward the newcomers when suddenly, the battlefield got illuminated by blue light. The armada wasn't done, since the beginning, they had been preparing it. They were able to keep Shaarib's focus away from the cannons and now they weren't anything he could do to protect the other ships. With haste, he yanked one of his hands out of the water and began looking for a dial. He wasn't looking fast enough so bet on himself and coated the glove made out of kairoseki with Haki before throwing it into the wind.
Seastone = mountain level durability (must be purchased) + 2(Haki) ==> 9. Small Country Level
-" What the fuck is happening..." said Shaarib hoping the other ships were able to survive the onslaught. They didn't even have the time to counter.
As the battle between the Demon Heir and the Worst Generation began reaching its climax, Cletus and Bepo attempted to make the escape from the apocalyptic scene. But not out of cowardice. Nay, they were carrying precious cargo. Pandaman. The man that held information so valuable, it would jumpstart Gambit's ascent to the throne of the Pirate King. It took defeating the CP0 and surviving the race to the sky islands to get to this point. They just had to get away.
Earthquakes, summoned by the science of Gambit's navigational prowess, birthed a tsunami that aimed to swallow the entire island along with Douglas Bullet. However the Demon Heir would spawn a barrier made created from the island itself, blocking the brunt of the wave and surrounding the island in a dome like structure. Falling buildings, explosions and debris crumbled in their path. However, the lunarian refused to let them slow him down, kicking and punching any stray rubble that had the misfortune of falling their way.
"We're almost there Bepo!"
Nothing could stop them now, their destination drew near. The Outer Rim.
Upon arrival, the lunarian witnessed the Marine and Vampirate fleets clashing. One marine Cletus that recognised from Centre Lake, was in the sky taking control. They tried their best to counter-attack the offensive efforts of his fellow Vampirate’s, trying to aid the Navy in its escape from the choas of the island. Before they could cross over towards the sea however, Cletus noticed something strange happening not too far away. A confrontation between a Marine and an unfamiliar face.
“All that puffed talk earlier, young man. Is this your limit?”
“Tch! Dammit! What is that ability?!”
Cletus looked on in confusion as the injured marine woman stood before the kneeling stranger. His body had been effected by what he could assume to be a strange ability of hers. Signalling to Bepo to crouch down, they stayed out of sight for the time being. Cletus couldn't risk getting Pandaman caught up in a fight.
Strange, the rest of the Marines are fleeing. Yet this one chose to preoccupy herself with this nobody. I wonder why...
The Lunarian pulled out his Den Den Mushi out of his pocket, preparing to contact a certain someone....
"Gacha-Purupuru.... Gambit this is Cletus. We've arrived near the shore with Pandaman. There's a strange marine woman here. Appears to be of the Vice Admiral rank. How do we proceed?"
Outer Rim@L’Emperor @Mr. Anderson
Tsuru looked down on General Maiting and grinned. The old woman, youthful fire in her eyes, lifted her arm, intending to strike the man down. Cletus had to make a choice. He phoned his captain, yet the latter was engaged in the legendary battle with Bullet, at its apex. Tsuru saw the Marines clashing with the Vampirates, yet she had business before the Marines left. The woman raised her arms and brought it down, knocking the general out. One last time, Tsuru brought her hand up, intending to end his life, with the general at death’s door. The time to decide to intervene or not, was now.
The battle in the exit ocean raged on, even as the light of the final clash cast a shadow on the ocean. Vice-Admiral Sharrib took on the whole Vampirate fleet, tsunamis and windvanes clashing. The Vice-Admiral blocked the assault, and the other named Marines blocked the rest. This allowed some Marine ships to slip through in retreat. However, they’d need more time for them all to escape. In the two ships that led the defense was the names Marines: Hina, Tashigi, Strawberry, Onigumo, and the mighty Hero of the Marines, now roused.
Two were missing, manning a smaller ship in the rear, near the shore.
[Helmeppo] “You heard the orders from Garp-san, Coby! We are to defend the rear! Let’s help our friends escape!l
[Coby] “Let’s make it quick! Garp-San is about to go wild!”
At the bow of the leading Marine ship, Garp stood. Uncrossing his hands, The Legendary Marine let out a burst of King’s Haki, making the sky darken and crackle with lightning. The fodder in the Vampirate ships would fall. Even those named would quiver. This was no longer a bluff.
[Monkey D. Garp] “THESE ARE MY PRECIOUS PUPILS! THE FUTURE OF THE MARINES! DON’T STAND IN THEIR WAY!”
[Moneky D. Garp] “OR YOU’ll DEAL WITH ME!”
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Center Section@Gambit@Guren@Dream
Your time in the throne is over! Fujitora’s voice echoed through the lake, den den mushis, and the world. The Worst Generation had finally worked together. The attacks of Crocodile, Ichiryuu, and Link tore through the head armor, exposing the great Bullet. Law, having signaled Prince Gambit, activated his powers, the blue room taking the area. As the magma rose, Bullet was warped out of his seat on the throne, to the wide open, mid-air. The magma began to melt the behemoth. Bullet was shocked, his eyes wide and in a free-fall. Together, the Worst Generation tore Bullet from the throne.
In the air, Bullet widened his eyes as Gambit rocketed towards him, weapon in hand, carrying the will of the Worst Generation.
Landayan Morrow said:
"A true king is prepared to shake the hands of his mortal enemies only to defeat a common enemy. That's mutual respect. I respect you, Douglas."
[Bullet] “RESPECT?! YOU SOUND LIKE THAT BASTARD ROGER! BUT THE THRONE IS MADE FOR THE STRONGEST!”
[BULLET] “I AM THE STRONGEST!!!”
Bullet turned, cocking his fist back. Metal surrounded his fist, now crackling with Haki. The Demon Heir‘s strength was halved outside his behemoth, but still fearsome. With a warp of wind, Bullet punched forward, putting all his remaining power into the blow. The hammer and the fist collided in a show of power that made the very sky blacken. The air fluttered and the impact point pushed the waters away, leaving below a whirlpool. The clash continued, until Bullet began to overcome Gambit’s attack. First, second, and third strike fell against Bullet. Fourth and fifth strike came to a stalemate. However, the will of seven proved too mightfully. The sixth and seventh strike broke through, throttling Bullet’s bare body.
[Bullet] “I-I-I-IMPOSSIBLE! THE THRONE IS MINE ALONE! I AM THE HEIR!”
Bullet’s voice echoed as his body flew through the air, crashing into the remaining stands. In the middle of the crater that resulted, Bullet body could be seen, unconscious.
The Demon Heir had fallen to the Worst Generation.
The Prince of All Pirates raged through the wind with his warhammers in tow. His technique called Nirvana lit the warhammers and swung them upwards and downwards, like a wolf mauling its prey. The Demon Heir is the strongest indeed for the prince's attack was decimated in its majority with his fist and willpower alone. And alone he is so.
As Bullet announced that, a massive shockwave and lightning spread forth in all directions when their respective attacks collided. It quickly took the form of an elliptical disc ramifying from their hearts and beyond. The entire battlefield was engulfed with their demonstrated strength and willpower. It changed the atmosphere and the terrain of the entire Delta Island. A true showcase of the battle for succession.
"We all acknowledge that! Even he was so certain of that!", Morrow screamed with all his heart before readying his next combination of 7 princes of hell.
"But being the strongest doesn't make you King!", he continued and so was the clash.
Several exchanges of punches and hammers were sent to both parties but in the end, the prince would triumph for he never battles all alone. He carries the will of all the people he cares about. And those who already fell. For a moment, he saw the images of all his comrades who are currently battling against the world government. Each and one of them.
T-Bag roared, "Hell Memories!"
A huge marine vessel capsized the moment his blazing leg landed on its starboard. It was set on fire thereafter.
Prince Namor followed the same level of spirit, "Rising Namor!"
Namor rapidly spun with his trident lifted over his head. From that spin, a whirlpool gathers around him. And after he leapt midair, he tossed himself at the opponent's ships dealing a massive devastating blow.
KG stepped up, too and called forth all the demons in him, "Howling of the Wolves!"
Garnett swung his massive cursed axe using his giant arms downwards before it unloosed a dozen of wolf-shaped compressed air blasts and red energy. Both mixtures of elements exploded upon contact with the marine ships.
"Super Deadpool III!", Ryan Reynolds screamed with his two katanas and raid suit on as he channelled the blades with Haki to land a devastating downward pound to the ships of their enemies.
The Lady crashed the event. Her Pink Raid Suit activated. She hovered over the enemy fleet before casting down upon them a toxic smoke. She whispered, "Pink Hornet..."
Many marines fell. More others were left injured. Ships are destroyed to their fullest if not left incapable of sailing. The 5 Dark Knights of the Silver Vampirates almost claimed the victor as they all float in the air using their (Germa) very technologies. Until.
Monkey D Garp said:
[Monkey D. Garp] “THESE ARE MY PRECIOUS PUPILS! THE FUTURE OF THE MARINES! DON’T STAND IN THEIR WAY! OR YOU’ll DEAL WITH ME!”
The five fleet commanders of the Soviet Armada saw the incoming Hero of the Marines. All of them shivered in fear. They knew they are no match against him in a head-on fight. But they are many. T-Bag rushed to the front. But as he did, many of their soldiers fell against the tremendous willpower of the oldest Monkey alive. Hundreds of thuds were heard across the 26 vessels of the Vampirates Fleet. Even the likes of Koza, Freeza, Janemba, and Lady Aramis's feet tremble. They all stepped backwards dramatically. How would they respond?
T-Bag, "The Chief is fighting for supremacy at this very moment. Remember what he said when we get here!"
"Many people dream of becoming legends but they fear facing their own fears! Don't falter for you are weak. We are strong because we know that weakness. And from that weakness, evolves our newfound strength. Don't let others take that away from you."
"Let no man forget how menacing we are. We are Vampirates! Build your own legacy. Let them remember your names. Make them immortal! Take it! IT'S YOUUUUURS!
With that single reminder, the remaining powerhouses of the entire ensemble of dark horses got back up. They all wielded their respective gears tightly. So tight that no man would ever take it away from them.
T-Bag roared once more, "To Glory!"
Vampirates: "RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
The five commanders rushed Garp trying to deal him their respective strongest attacks all at once. All in anticipation of what the Hero of the Marines could do. "Bring it on Hero of the Marines!"
T-Bag: "Ifrit Jambe!"
Prince Namor: "Ultimate Technique, Emperor of the Deep!"
KG: "Anything is Possible, Sparking!"
Reynolds: "Super Deadpool Endgame!"
Lady Manaka: "Heart Bypass Surgery!"
A compound and convoluted mixture of Blue Flames, a compressed water pressure taking the form of Sea Kings, red energies from the giant axe, air slashes, and streams of poisons erupted from the 5 Fleet Commanders.
And then the scene shifted back to Gambit and remembered all his fallen comrades against Blackbeard and his Titanic captains. Vice-captain Minuano, Eve, Drago, and many more others died protecting their base. Last but not least, Captain Larsi.
"No one could ever live on the seas completely alone!", Morrow yelled at Bullet as they were about to rally with their respective final bouts. At this moment, Bullet was caught off guard, realising how the prince's words resonated the same as his former captain and reason to live when he was younger. And with that, the 6th and the final blow rammed against the behemoth he once was. Gambit's hammers dug against the body of the Heir, contorting it before it was sent plummeting back to the ground.
"You are the strongest! But I─"
Douglas Bullet said:
[Bullet] “I-I-I-IMPOSSIBLE! THE THRONE IS MINE ALONE! I AM THE HEIR!”
"I am Landayan Morrow! Prince of all Hirayans! The 14th Royal Blacksmith! And I will be the man who will become the PIRATE KING!"
"RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!", he roared in conjunction with the uproars of his comrades battling at the sea.
"WE ARE!"
Gambit landed on the ground thereafter. His body's got bruises and cuts and burns. He was panting heavily. Heaving his head and his shoulders, he looked for his pocket for one last cigar, and he found one miraculously. He lit it up using his fire hammer and looked upon the fallen Demon Heir. He shouted to the world and all the heavyweights present there today.
"Nobody takes over the seas all by himself. Let that sink in. Huff. Huff. Huff."
As he spoke, the crowd cheered whilst the walls Bullet made all over Delta Island started to crumble and fall. He picked up his denden mushi and spoke to someone. Clank.
"Cletus boy. Is Pandaman Ok? We need to get the final treasure now. And one more thing, take the old woman fighting against my master."
Clank.
The key to the next event has been unravelled. What would befall next is anyone's guess. But with the self-proclaimed King of all Pirates' actions and his endless attempts in allying with the strongest kingdoms in opposition to the World Government, hell is the only viable option we all could hope for in the future.
The thunderous echoes of choas surrounded Cletus and company as they laid low, out of the sight of the marine woman and her mystery opponent. His fellow Vampirates fought with all their might against the retreating Marines in the sea, while the remaining fighters dealt their final blows on the titanic Demon Heir. The war was almost over, Cletus could feel it, however there was one last obstacle Bepo and the Lunarian had to overcome. The one right in front of them. Soon, the voice of his captain would emit from the Den Den Mushi.
"Cletus boy. Is Pandaman Ok? We need to get the final treasure now. And one more thing, take the old woman fighting against my master."
The Lunarian silently took in Gambit's words before finally speaking. "Pandaman is secure with me near the Outer Rim. All we need now is a pickup. Take her you say? Fufufufufufufufufu... Understood."
Clank.
The Vice Admiral looked down on General Maiting with a grin. She was well aware victory was hers and relished the moment. The old woman raised her arms and brought it down, knocking the general out in a single blow. Again, Tsuru brought her hand up, intending to end take his life this time. However, fate had different plans for both General Maiting and the Marine. Cletus, with the unconcious body of the CP0 agent still secured tightly on his back, jumped into the air abruptly, surprising the Polar Bear Mink. It was now or never! He couldn't afford to underestimate the Vice Admiral. He would have to take her down in one strike, with the strongest technique he had. The Lunarian gathered flames of Vengeance into the palm of his hand, generating a massive fireball of explosive power and Busoshoko Haki. And then it happened, Cletus kicked off the air with all of his might and flew towards the Vice Admiral at full speed, intending to catch her off guard. As Tsuru brought down her arm, the Lunarian ruthlessly slammed the giant explosive attack onto her old frame. The explosive force would crush the her against the surface of the shore.
"This is the true power of Vengeance! Maximum Fire Bomb!"
Attack101-119: 4. City Block Level+5(S+)+2=11. Small Continent Level
Cletus had given it everything he's got. The lunarian fell onto the shore with a thud, panting heavily as he felt a strange sensation within him.
"What-?"
The Lunarian's longer hair returned to its original length and his white monkey tail shrunk all the way down into nothingness. Cletus' new features had disappeared and with them the feeling of freedom. The words of Vidarr echoed in his thoughts.
Vidarr said:
"This union was forced, which means it is only temporary. As long as your souls are apart, you will never be able use your powers without eventually succumbing to madness."
He grit his teeth and clenched his fists tightly, before shaking it off. He stood to his full height calling out to Bepo. They still needed to get out of here.
"Polar Bear, Quickly! Take the Old Man! We need to get out of here now!"
With a threat of the caliber of Douglas Bullet, the peculiar group joined hands in defeating him, a marine who joined at the start and another who joined much later, a new world veteran captain, an ex-shichibukai, a member of the worst generation, and finally a member of the group who was soaring to new heights to usher a new era by clawing at those who sat the throne known as Yonko.
All of the faces that joined forces would have their names echo across the world with renewed fame on their names after this incident minus one for what he was about to do ... The events that would be led to this were about having the string of dominoes fall, the time was not now, however.
I'd be breathing heavily, attempting to get my breathing back to normal to lower my heart rate and numb my instincts as the job wasn't done there was another promise that was about to occur but beforehand I knew the impending danger of this. Using my sleeve to brush the blood out of my eyes as it mixed with the rich golden blond hair just above my ears, then sheathed my sword with the seastone key shattered after making contact with Douglas Bullet.
With Gambit who was at a high then issuing some valid facts of those who want to climb to the top, I'd then turn to Gambit recalling our earlier brief conversation (taken from here & here)
The two old friends talked though however briefly it would be only myself speaking
" I gotta say you've gotten stronger Gambit, really stronger, to think we both joined as new crewmates but you've even eclipsed me.
I heard little rumors about the incident with the captain but not enough to hear the full story. I know you got questions about why i left too. To be honest old bud, I was conflicted about the decision but just say it was a stupid and naive reason why i left, simply wanting to walk my own path but that didn't last that long.
After i left the Silver Hairs i teamed up to form the Devil Pirates we quickly made a name for ourselves. We caught a lot of people's attention but we caught one Ichiryu and the Dragon Pirates who commenced a pretense of being allies and beginning a friendly rivalry. In the space of a few days we found many of our underlings under the Devil Pirates had been butchered, which wouldn't start a full-out war with the main members of the crew but only involved the underlings. They even sent their ships to scavenge on our territories, like a band of leeches. In return when i intervened they slaughtered many of our underlings more in response, the captain was a bit more pacifist about the entire ordeal and would try to squash it all but in return, they'd injure the vice-captain and spread nonsense.
After that incident it became bloody between the two groups as i slaughtered Ichiryu's very family in response, igniting a war that we won but they kept attacking our bases. But nevertheless, all of this could have been halted if we never agreed to anything to begin with, but trust me that man isn't someone you should trust.
Gambit if you're wanting to take the title of Yonko, you must get rid of Ichiryu and Gildarts, and call it a win-win situation. In return i would happily shelter Jewellery Bonney for you in return i need you to do me and yourself a favor to kill Gildarts for me. "
Immediately unsheathed my swords, taking a look before noting one Ichiryu then blitzing towards him whilst charging my sword in haki that throbbed with so much condensing attacking him ... " So shall we finish this?, Omni-Slash v1 "
Link Base St = 120 = Town Level
DPR S+
+3 Ryou
Total DPR = Moon Level
At the bow of the leading Marine ship, Garp stood. Uncrossing his hands, The Legendary Marine let out a burst of King’s Haki, making the sky darken and crackle with lightning. The fodder in the Vampirate ships would fall. Even those named would quiver. This was no longer a bluff. [Monkey D. Garp] “THESE ARE MY PRECIOUS PUPILS! THE FUTURE OF THE MARINES! DON’T STAND IN THEIR WAY!”[Moneky D. Garp] “OR YOU’ll DEAL WITH ME!”
Shaarib felt the air changing around them, the skirmish between the Vampirates Armada and the government was still going on. The other officers were able to defend the ships. Now, it was time for the government to show who they were. The phoenix flew into the sky and spun twice around the vessel. Shaarib was able to determine who was present : Hina, Tashigi, Strawberry, Onigumo and Garp were present. Tsuru was nowhere to be seen and Smoker did not respond since Shaarib arrived on the Center Lake. They needed to begin the search for the other Vice-Admiral... But first, our hero needed to destroy the ships in front of him. He would play point and leave the other to watch his back. The bird opened his beak to give out orders when the sky brusquely turned darker and lighting began to fall on the area. The birdman turned his head towards the marine fleet. Garp had entered the fray, and shit was going to be ugly for the pirates. The legend words lifted Shaarib's spirit. He was considered as a precious pupil. That was a sick acknowledgment from the man that arrested the Pirate King. Garp incredible Haki release, slowed the Vampirates down and increased the morale of the troops. If Garp was ready to fight, Shaarib had no use anymore.
The assholes were ready for another set of attacks, with their workforce down, they did not use their scientific tools. Instead each of the commanders advanced toward the guard. Shaarib, already in the air had something else on his mind, the colossus was falling. From his position, he could not see precisely what was happening but he knew they were near the conclusion. The Vice-Admiral's mission had been to deliver Buena Festa and it was accomplished, now he needed to rush back to the Center Lake. What he saw when he arrived surprised him. The Worst Generation with Fujitora and Link's help was able to defeat Bullet. It took a lot of effort but they were able to defeat the Demon Heir. The beast crashed into the stands and lay there unconscious. Shaarib wanted to fly there and unwind on Bullet but they had better things to do. With Bukket gone, it was time to arrest The Worst Generation. It seemed Link had the same idea, the swordsman immediately went at Ichiryuu. Shaarib approached the little crowd of pirates and decided to let his presence known with a whistle.
~ "Ma ma, congratulations children y'all were able to defeat Bullet, now might be the time to surrender tho..."
Center Lake@Dream
The Demon Heir had fallen. The Worst Generation, including Link, had joined forces to fell the behemoth. The great behemoth, filled with magma, began to fall, like a limp body thrown from a roof. The amassed substances was so great, it would fill the Great Lake almost to the top. A testament to one who almost grabbed the throne. In the metal and objects that fell on the lake, Ichiryu landed. He could not fly like Fujitora. The veteran pirate looked over and saw Bullet in the distance, with the Worst Generation gathered around him.
Ichiryu began to limp towards Bullet, having been greatly wounded in the fight. Ichiryu was essential in defeating Bullet, yet the cost of being a main player was wounds to kill a normal man. Ichiryu was no normal man. Off the corner of his eye, the veteran saw Link. An ally in this coupling. Back before Bullet appeared, the two even called a temporary truce. For a brief moment, Ichiryu held Link to his word and dropped his guard.
[Ichiryu] “Gahhh! You… you… bastard!
Ichiryu took a knee after the unsuspecting attack, his body black from the defensive haki, slowly leaving his own. The man panted heavily, blood pouring from the wound Dream opened. If Bullet had not been his foe and weakened him, this would have been a different story. There was one more reason: the truce. Knees wobbling, Ichiryu stood up, grabbing Emma from his hip. It was clear the man had lost most of his strength. His will, however, was profound. Worthy of one who was in the line for Pirate King. A code between pirates, and Ichiryu thew daggers at Dream, figuratively.
[Ichiryu] “Is... this how you want our rivalry to end? Won because…you made me drop my guard on your word…? Using Douglas Bullet to weaken me first...? Attacking when my back is turned…?”
[Ichiryu] “YOU’RE A COWARD!!!”
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Outer Rim@Mr. Anderson@Gambit
The ‘G’ stared down the General. The man was knocked out. The Vice-Admiral had won resoundingly, but not without her brunt of wounds. The old woman, frail already, had sustained heavy injuries, testament to the General. Yet, she breathed heavily as she savored her victory, raising her hand to end the man. Suddenly, her mind’s eye saw the young Cletus coming down. The woman in grey grinned, knowing she had him, her hand turning to wash and black with Haki - she would end him in one blow.
Suddenly, Tsuru could not move. As the old G looked down, her eyes widened when she saw the General, still unconscious, holding her tight. The explosion that followed made the ground crack. As the dust settled, both the General and Vice-Admiral Tsuru had their eyes white.
[Onigumo] “The fools. Rats should flee when a bird swoops down... Let’s show them, men!
Those words ignited the vessels that formed the front line of the Marine. Smoker, Hina, Tashigi, Strawberry, and Onigumo all combined their likewise strongest attack, along with Buster Call cannons, to clash with the massive Vampirate attack. What resulted was essentially a tie, the waters parting beneath the clash. When the attacks dissipated, the Vampirates would find something shocking: Garp was nowhere to be found.
Suddenly, the legend’s voice echoed from above the Vampirate’s fleet. Utter destruction followed.
[Moneky D. Garp] “GALAXY PUNCH!!!!”
Garp DPS: 14. Planet Level
This skirmish will be off-screen, so don’t get too fancy in your next posts. We’re in our final closing posts.
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The Stands@Gambit@Guren@Cross 1er
The Demon Heir had fallen. It took the whole Worst Generation in the Festival to take him down, and a significant amount of luck. Down in the stands, in the middle of rubble, Bullet lay. Gambit’s last attack knocked the great Bullet down, shocking the world. The great behemoth, filled with magma, began to fall, like a limp body thrown from a roof. The amassed substances was so great, it would fill the Great Lake almost to the top. A testament to one who almost grabbed the throne. As the clouds parted from the clash, the sun was draped on the Great Lake, a symbol of a new day.
Yet, new days are still weighed down by the past.
Slowly landing next to Bullet was Fujitora. The blind man took a deep breath listening to Bullet heart - it still had beat, a slow one. A few meters from Fujitora and Bullet landed the Worst Generation: Law, Crocodile, Gambit, Urogue, and Appo, the last two pulling themselves from the rubble. Fujitora slapped on kairoseki cuffs on Bullet’s hands, ensuring he’d be disabled. With a wave of his hand, a man in a gray suit and a hat appeared; the right hand of a legend whose King’s will swept through the island.
[Fujitora] “Take him away at once, Bogard. Place him in my ship. A special cell awaits him.”
The world would be rid of the man who was called a Devil. Bogart would take the Demon Heir away. At this time, Sharrib arrived, crossing paths with Bogart. The Newspapers would call it a victory for the Marines, crediting Fujitora with the capture. The blind man would argue with Akainu, but the news stayed. The world could not know the Marines conspired with pirates. Fujitora listened to his new orders from the den den mushi. After a brief protest, he turned towards Gambit and the rest. With a bow and a heavy heart, the blind man spoke.
[Fujitora] “Thank you for your assistance. You’ve done well to rid the world of pain and suffering. However, I have my orders. This is not enough to wipe the crimes that stain your history.”
[Fujitora] “I must take you in, Landayan Morrow. Please forgive me.”
With a sincere sadness, Fujitora began to unsheathe her blade. Though he had no eyes, the man seemed to bore into Gambit’s own. Justice was blind, but not merciful. Gambit’s bounty was almost two billion Beri. His crimes were deep and documented. Recently, the Vampirates attacked Enies Lobby and one escaped Impel Down. There was no other way it could end. With Gambit exhausted, and Fujitora still ready and capable, things seemed to escalate. What‘s worse, Sharrib had arrived, able now to back-up Fujitora. Words could not sway the hands of Justice this time.
Suddenly, footsteps echoed. The few stepped forward, standing now shoulder to shoulder with Gambit, Crocodile, Appo, Urogue, and Law, all took a step forward, head upwards in defiance. The Worst Generation stood with Gambit. They all had different reasons, some deeper than others. For whatever reason, there was something about Gambit today that turned enemies into brief allies. A fearsome ability like no other in the seas.
The Worst Generation called Fujitora’s hand.
[Crocodile] “How annoying… This makes us even, Dark Elf.”
[Law] “Did you think we were going to just going let you do whatever you want?”
[Appo] “Yo! Yo! This here ain’t no joke! We’ll go at it until you go broke!”
[Urogue] “Bahahahah! Talk all you want! We’re not stepping down!”
This skirmish will be off-screen, so don’t get too fancy in your next posts. We’re in our final closing posts.
At the sea, T-Bag and Namor were standing but in the same condition as their Chief. Their faces were bruised and bloodied. Garnett took a knee, his metal armour torn. Manaka staggered to get up while Lady Aramis assisted her. Reynolds and Koza lying on the ground, the doctors attending to them. The scene zoomed out and we saw that half of the Vampirates fleet was decimated, a testament to Garp's Galaxy punch. He even made many officers unconscious up until now. With their remaining armada, the Vice-Captain was put in the spotlight once more, uttering words of encouragement. But alas, the battle was wrapped by a thick mist. And the next scene was brought to the land.
The closing is nigh. With Douglas Bullet finally settling his back on the ground, the participants of the stampede gathered at Central Lake. A gust of wind blew past Bullet's unconscious monstrous body, his arms stretched sidewards. The same wind was issued to the faces of the important figures of all factions present. Link and Ichiryu were the first to be spotted. The former murmured something to Gambit (kill Gildars) and the prince responded, "I won't go down to his rank. His captain is weakened. But I need the girl, Link."
Gambit then gazed at the Special Admiral, issuing a warrant to arrest him right after he ordered Garp's second to take Bullet's corpse. The prince was still panting heavily, heaving his chest every other second. But he listened to the well-respected Marine's blind justice.
Fujitora said:
“Thank you for your assistance. You’ve done well to rid the world of pain and suffering. However, I have my orders. This is not enough to wipe the crimes that stain your history.”
"Assistance? You were my lieutenant a while ago. And what crimes specifically Issho? Beating threats to your organisation? You all are lapdogs!", Morrow put down his two warhammers before putting his hands up in the air. Cigar in his mouth. "Can I at least finish hitting this joint?"
"Eh?"
The prince was ready to surrender having been surrounded by Fujitora, healthy and unscathed. With his current state of exhaustion, it would be too much to put up a fight against a heavy hitter. But he was surprised when Sir Crocodile emerged in front of him, shielding him from the Navy Admiral. A little over 1 second and three of the strongest supernovas also arrived: Law, the Monk, and Apoo. Morrow maniacally laughed at the situation he was in. "Muahahahaha! Not today, I suppose."
Landayan armed himself once again and before he knew it, they were already battering each other with all their remaining might and willpower. They turned the rocks into sand. The night into dusk. Thousands of bats concealed the heaven, sandstorms bursting omnidirectionally, gales of punches and shockwaves ramifying from the centre, heavenly punishments plummeting to the earth. A clusterfuck of powers erupted to every corner of Delta Island.
"Let's go fellow Pirates! Let no man in white paint our crimes into parchments just yet. The era of our generation has just begun!"
"RAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
Fast forward to the relevant future, with Buena Festa down, Lady Anne has nowhere to go. The Vampirates Fleet is finally ready to set off. Aboard the Dark Fortress were Kube, Cletus, and Gambit. The latter lying on the ground wounded and his skin was the palest ever was. He's running out of stamina. A random woman from the audience miraculously was taken in by Kube as a present. But more than that, a slim young woman with green hair which she wears in curls was felt in the hides, behind the barrels of beer on the deck. Kube strode to that location and brought her in. "It's the emcee girl, chief."
"Oooh! Just right in time.", the prince struggled to get up but he did so. Inside his pant back pocket, a picture was held. He approached the woman and handed it over to him. The image of their beloved founding captain @Larsi.
"I saw what you did back there. Do that one using his image to finally divide the pirates and this government chasing us? And we'll take you to the safest island."
Moments later, a ghostly image of Captain Larsi emerged out of thin air following Anne's ability. The very illusion would later on stand in front of the Dark Fortress' bow before it began to grab the air and pulled it downwards. He then rapidly shifted it and tilted the view in front of him to stop the chasing enemies dead on its track. Gambit smirked and said,"This technique is called The Man Who Shakes the World!"
"A division like Heaven and Earth!"
The image of his friend dramatically vanished as they finally fled the chase. His old friend gazed at his eyes trying to tell something and smiled. And as Larsi's illusion dissipated, the Prince of All Pirates, Landayan Morrow would lose consciousness, his back meeting the wooden platform of his ship ─ with a huge smile on his face.
"Take the Chief to his chamber! Now!", ordered Kube to the dwarven doctors.
SHaarib needed to ask for a salary increase. Being the only marine with his head straight was insane. Shaarib arrived on the premises and followed the manual's instructions to the T. He made his presence known and ask the pirates to surrender. He knew they were too stubborn to submit, they were probably going to flee but Sharib did not want once again to be reported fro excessive violence. He wanted to bring at least one pirate alive. He landed behind the Special Admiral and waited for the blind man's decision. Fujitora was reputed to put his honour before anything else and Shaarib was afraid that he would let the pirates go away scot-free for their participation in the fight against Bullet. As Fujitora began to move, the Skypiean braced himself for the incoming answer.
[Fujitora] “Thank you for your assistance. You’ve done well to rid the world of pain and suffering. However, I have my orders. This is not enough to wipe the crimes that stain your history.”[Fujitora] “I must take you in, Landayan Morrow. Please forgive me.”
A large grin formed on the Vice-Admiral's face. Although the birdman's had been disappointed by the bow and the excuses ,Fujitora had made the right choice. Shaarib's flames roared and the began to walk toward the Prince. The prince was a threat and needed to be captured at the earliest. In his state, he wasn't going to be able to fin against the marine.
Suddenly, footsteps echoed. The few stepped forward, standing now shoulder to shoulder with Gambit, Crocodile, Appo, Urogue, and Law, all took a step forward, head upwards in defiance. The Worst Generation stood with Gambit. They all had different reasons, some deeper than others. For whatever reason, there was something about Gambit today that turned enemies into brief allies. A fearsome ability like no other in the seas.
The Worst Generation called Fujitora’s hand. [Crocodile] “How annoying… This makes us even, Dark Elf.”[Law] “Did you think we were going to just going let you do whatever you want?”[Appo] “Yo! Yo! This here ain’t no joke! We’ll go at it until you go broke!” [Urogue] “Bahahahah! Talk all you want! We’re not stepping down!”
Instead of running away, the supernovas decided to intervene. Their pride couldn't permit them to leave without the Prince. This development was interesting. Law ran away when Baggy and his goons confronted him. Apoo and Rouge had not been important today, they were defeated fast. Deep down maybe they knew it, but why were they fighting now ? Gambit moved and each of the fighters followed. These assholes would regret fighting against Shaarib Hassan and his disabled friend.
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Hours after, they failed miserably. Life was not fair, Shaarib was not even sure of how it happened, but the pirates were able to run away. He suspected deep down that Fujitora held his attacks. He now tried twice to stop the supernovas and the insects by cooperating with each other were able to survive. SHaarib did not utter a word to the blind man, he just went back to one of the ships and waited. He wasn't the highest authority, so he did not care, the blind man would explain it to the higher-ups. They called him to help and he did. He wanted to fly away immediately to the next island but couldn't because he was too tired. Instead, he went to look for the other soldiers. Shaarib would be there for the next few days, so the best choice was to lay low and try to learn something from the more experienced soldiers around.
- " You know, I met the Dark King today and wanted to fight him..." began the Vice-Admrial talking to the group "But then I saw what an angered Garp looked like and I thanked that little angel on my shoulder..." continued Shaarib by letting out a sigh of relief "That old man would've knocked my ass out !"
It was brief, but for the moment when I turned to Gambit I'd ponder how life would have been under the Silver Hair Pirates led under Captain Larsi maybe life would've been different. But I didn't have much time to ponder upon turning gazing at who was around spotting him and his earlier words had fueled the fire within to deal with the circle of hatred between myself and Ichiryu. I had to end it and now was the best chance to commit to such an action by attacking Ichiryu, having to use whatever I had left to finish the job so i never have my past come back to the present.
Finally landing a devastating blow on Ichiryu, snarling as i smelt the blood ooze out of him, with him with his wobbling knees, then rising to his feet, grabbing Emma from his hip pointing at my direction as he spoke then roared.
[Ichiryu] “Is... this how you want our rivalry to end? Won because…you made me drop my guard on your word…? Using Douglas Bullet to weaken me first...? Attacking when my back is turned…?”
Looking down at beaten Ichiryu I'd snigger licking my lips like a predator sniffing fear out of its prey ready for the kill then give him the final words he'd hear before i went for the kill.
" You should know something, you made a pact with the devil after you scorned us, and now the Devil wants his comeuppance. "
I'd breathe in and out heavily as light particles began to form around the darkened hue claddened of busoshoku haki that embroiled around my hands into my sword then darted at Ichiryu yet again blitzing him at all angles.
DPR Z technique = Planet Level
Result = Game over for Ichiryu
Leaving Ichiryu at deaths door I'd then have my sword rest upon his neck, " Even in the end I can't kill you, so I'll show you penance for slaughtering many of my underlings. You'll pay for their deaths, but remember and usher these words Dragon, you'll never see me again. "
With a moment of silence ... " I'll take this you don't deserve this, just remember I let you live to pay for your crimes " turning my back and walking away still groggy after my last attack as the damage taken from the entire day was now starting to turn its head. The sensation of throbbing pain i would feel edge all over but i knew my job wasn't done, as another had to answer for his actions none other than Fujitora.
This will take part with the Marines withdrawing from the island and agreed upon between me and Ichimonji
With explosions, tremors quaking through the island from the respective battlefields running around the islands between the remaining parties, i'd make my way with my goal still in sight. Spotting a marine ship with Fujitora and many others, making my way towards him ignoring all marines who'd offer their help, from pushing and shoving them out the way.
" Oi bastard, say it to my face, who's fucking idea was it to attack knowing you had two colleagues fighting Bullet yet you attacked "
Grabbing him by the color, visibly annoyed at the Special Admiral, with many marines hearing this alerted, Garp seeing this stayed mute keeping his sharp eye on my direction but what would happen next would shock the entire fleet present.
Fujitora who remained mute offered no excuse then I'd swing punching him rocking his face as he landed backward... " You can't say shit and I bet you're also taking the claim that you defeated Bullet, yet I and that blue rooster guy did all the hard work "
Reaching to unsheathe my Enma then pointing it at Fujitora who remained unscathed though the rest i wouldn't remember what would happen and then blackening out. Records would have it removed with Garp pinning me down oblivious to whether I swung my sword and struck the fellow Admiral only he would know.
But the image that would stand out to many of those watching would be similar to this:
The events that would transpire here would lead to ...
Don't wanna ruin the fun as what this will be leading to
"Polar Bear, Quickly! Take the Old Man! We need to get out of here now!"
The Lunarian struggled to stand on his own two legs. His stamina had been spent, not only from pouring his all into his final attack, but extremely taxed from the forced soul link performed by Vidarr. As Bepo approached, Cletus looked behind of him observing the after effects of his attack. Both the old man and the Vice-Admiral lay motionless on the ground, eyes white. Still alive. He closed his eyes and released a sigh of exhaustion. The day hadn't gone as he had hoped, but with not only Pandaman, but a Ciphor Pol Agent and one of the Marine's most valuable officers in tow, he considered the results were fruitful.
As the Polar Bear Mink took General Maiting in hand, Cletus had turned around just in time to witness an amazing spectacle. The Vampirate Fleet were still engaged in battle with the Marines. A heavy barrage of the most powerful techniques they had to offer were sent flying towards the opposition. The Marines answered in kind, unleashing a barrage of attacks of their own resulting in a stalemate between the two fleets.
Cletus took the unconcious body of Vice Admiral Tsuru in hand, before nodding at Bepo and running along the shore. With the heart pirate following his lead, Cletus pulled out his Den Den Mushi, preparing to contact KG. However, things really do never go as smoothly as one would like, especially in the lives of pirates. What would happen next would shock him to his core.
“GALAXY PUNCH!!!!”
A thunderous shout was followed by a massive shockwave that engulfed half of the Vampirate Fleet. The scene played out before him in slow motion. Had the top brass of the Vampirates fallen today? In one single attack? This was the power of the strongest of the Marines, and it was staggering, mind boggling even. Cletus fell to his knees dropping Tsuru's body in the process, while Bepo stood frozen in awe. The Lunarian contacted the fleet. Contacting his fellow Vampirate that accepted him back in Disgaea with open arms.
"No hesitation? Not gonna lie, we barely know each other and I think im startin to like you little man."
"Great goin! You got guts and I like that shit. This test be over, I think Gambit'll be happy to have you in the crew! Hell, I look forward to fightin with you from now on! Welcome to tha Silver Vampirates!"
"Hey! KG! Are you guys okay??What happened! KG!!!!" The lunarian shouted into the Den Den Mushi, panic leaking from his voice.
"YO CLETUS! Calm down dude, what the fuck? We good...mostly. they gonna need more than that to take us down! Give us a lil more credit why dontcha?"
Cletus sighed in relief. "That's good news. I just had to make sure. I'm gonna need a pick up from the shoreline. I've got....precious cargo in tow."
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After parting ways with Bepo, and with Pandman and the unconscious bodies secure, Cletus was now aboard the Dark Fortress. Gambit layed down on the floor, fatigued from his injuries with Kube not too far from him. The Lunarian looked up at KG with wide eyes, listening carefully as the Giant relayed the events that happened at sea.
"I never would have imagined that an attack that powerful was possible from just Haki. Garp is more of a monster than the tales say." Cletus said rubbing his chin.
KG laughed loudly in response. "What did you expect? He was the rival of Gol. D Roger afterall. Did you honestly eradicating the World Government would've been a walk in the park?"
After defeating CP0 Cletus really did think that. He had assumed that the Ciphor Pol contained the top brass of what the World Government had to offer. But now, this was a wake up call. He dared to think that he got very lucky he took out Tsuru at all. Maybe had she not been damaged from her previous engagement, Cletus would have been taken down before he began. However, all this did was fill him with more determination than ever. Not only for the sake of revenge, but to protect his new friends. The image of Garp's attack coming down on the fleet plagued his mind, causing him to erupt in anger. Anger at how hopeless and weak he was, that he was unable to stop what unfolded from happening. Angry at Ansel for keeping his memories away from him. And fear, that he would lose himself to his rage.
"It may not be a walk in the park. If they are this strong, there's no guarantee I'll make very far on these seas. But I'll get stronger to make it into reality." KG raised a brow as the Lunarian turned around while speaking. The lunarian was now oblivious to his surroundings.
"And the next time we meet, Vice Admiral Garp. I'll kill you for what you've done!"
Pirate Festival: The Worst Generation
The Aftermath
The aftermath. The greatest pirate gathering festival in its history had ended with a bang. Left in the wake was a battered island, most of it left adrift in the cold ocean. The sun set over the horizon, revealing the desolate aftermath. A pirate graveyard, a fitting sight for the Grand Line. The world had been on the brink, pushed by the Heir to the Throne, now in shackles. The World Government had done it: they had captured the great Bullet, the Demon Heir, he who would have taken the throne. In doing so, the Government had ended the Pirate Festival, tearing it down to the studs.
Among the many to be called Heroes from the events on that day, two names shined bright: Sharrib and Fujitora. The latter captured Bullet, while the former ended the other who would take the throne: Buggy. Their names were inscribed in the Newspapers as the heroes of the Festival.
The news spread to HQ…
While the World Government had much to celebrate, their imposing will shown through all the world, there was a large black stain. Fujitora himself could not take down the mighty Bullet. In an alliance never before seen, the Marines allied with the Worst Generation to defeat the Demon Heir. A convoy of the strongest of the Generation worked hand in hand against the Behemoth that had swallowed up the island. Even those old in name and bounty, such as Ichiryu and Landayan Morrow, worked hand in hand with those with white coats.
The Worst Generation filed behind Prince Landayan Morrow, captain of the Vampirates, who led them through the campaign.
The news spread to the Grand Line…
Douglas Bullet was not the only story that ended that day. Buggy “The Clown”, previous crewmate of Yonko Red Hair Shanks and underling to the Pirate King himself, was killed during the crossfire. A long touted candidate for Yonko in the past decade, having been a rival to Whitebeard himself, Ichiryu of the Dragon Pirates, was killed. A long standing and documented war with the pirate-turned-Marine Link came to an end. The Sleeping Weapon, as he is dubbed today, buried his old crew’s memories alongside his rival. A new horizon awaits.
The news spread through the sea…
Some has reported seeing Cipher Pol at the festival, but those are only rumors. With the Pirate King’s treasure on the line, one is not surprised to hear it. However, the dealings of the spy agency is unknown. A clash with the Vampirates is all we were able to uncover. That trail was lost when the Vampirates and the Marines clashed mid-sea as Bullet fell from the throne. Our underground sources note that experiments lead to grudges, and those were buried along with the Festival. One thing is for certain, no one had clashed with the spy agency and lived to tell the tale.
The news spread through the channels of the Pol.
After Bullet’s fall, our sources say the Vampirates refused to honor their alliance with the Marines, breaking their word. Led by the Wings of the Vampirates, the infamous crew cornered the Marines as they made their escape. Trapping the unsuspecting Marines between the destruction they hailed from and the sea. Vice-Admiral Sharrib and the Vampirates turned the sea upside down. All the betrayal led was to awaken the wrath of He Who Clashed With The King. Vice-Admiral Garp “The Hero”, descended upon the fleet and destroyed it, showing the Marine’s true power. In the aftermath, many were missing from both sides. Most notably, The Great Advisor Trusu and the new Hero, Coby.
The news spread through the Grand Line…
The Pirate King’s treasure was up to grabs. Our sources have come empty as to whom claimed it, but one thing was assured. Among the Worst Generation, and the Marines along, there were those who bested Bullet, next in throne. Perhaps that would be the treasure of the King. Delta Island has fallen into Pirate’s hands. The search for the new helm has begun. The Festival made clear…
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