Chapter 421: The Iron Wall—Rockefeller Pirates
Chapter 421: The Iron Wall—Rockefeller Pirates
"Missing in action? Notify headquarters to send a search team—immediately!"
Sengoku roared upon hearing the report.
"Yes, sir!"
Kuzan (Aokiji) hurried to relay the order to Marine Headquarters.
Marine Headquarters
"What did you say?! Garp fell into the sea and is missing?!"
Fleet Admiral Kong leapt to his feet, eyes wide in disbelief.
"Fleet Admiral! Vice Admiral Garp was struck down and seriously injured by the combined forces of Rockefeller Charlotte and Charlotte Linlin. He fell into the sea, and his whereabouts are currently unknown. Please authorize a full-scale rescue operation!"
Kuzan pleaded, ignoring Kong's shock. To him, Garp wasn't just a superior—he was a mentor, a guide, the man who brought him into the Marines. Kuzan had always felt immense gratitude toward him.
"…Fine. I understand."
Kong ended the call.
The office fell silent.
CRACK!
Suddenly, Kong's fist smashed through the desk before him in an explosion of fury.
"That damn Garp!"
His voice was a mix of worry and blame.
Worried for Garp's safety.
Blaming him for his reckless actions.
After venting, Kong quickly picked up the phone again—to report the incident to the World Government.
The moment they learned that Garp was missing after being struck down by Rockefeller Charlotte and Charlotte Linlin, the World Government panicked. They immediately mobilized all available forces stationed in the New World to search for Garp.
Thus, a battle that had shaken the entire New World and every pirate within it… came to an unexpected end.
The result stunned the world.
No one had expected the Marines to suddenly interfere in the showdown between the new and old overlords of the New World.
However, those with insider connections who had observed parts of the battlefield could tell which side had truly triumphed.
The power demonstrated by the Rockefeller Pirates overwhelmingly crushed the Big Mom Pirates.
As that information spread, even Whitebeard and Golden Lion fell silent.
In terms of top-level combat strength, they feared no one.
But beneath that top tier, the Rockefeller Pirates were far superior.
From then on—
The Rockefeller Pirates were also known as the Iron Wall Pirates.
Their subordinate forces were unmatched in the New World. No other pirate crew dared to underestimate them.
This development made even the Whitebeard Pirates and the Flying Pirates regard the Rockefeller Pirates with extreme caution.
"Move! Drive the Big Mom Pirates back to Totto Land!"
After two days of rest, Charlotte moved again!
This time—
He personally targeted Charlotte Linlin and commanded his forces to confront the Big Mom Pirates head-on!
"Yes, sir!"
The Rockefeller Pirates divided into three attack groups:
The first was led by veteran officer Carter.
The second included family members such as Esdeath and Caesar.
The third was the command force, led by Deputy Captain Douglas Bullet himself!
Nearly 7,000 men charged directly at the Big Mom Pirates.
The New World was stunned.
No one had expected Rockefeller Charlotte to launch another offensive so soon after the previous battle's abrupt ending.
But this time, the Big Mom Pirates offered little resistance.
The islands and territories Charlotte Linlin had absorbed over the years collapsed overnight.
"Damn it! Damn you, Charlotte! I'll kill you!"
Again and again, Charlotte Linlin attempted to assault Rockefeller Charlotte directly.
But each time, her efforts failed.
Island after island fell into enemy hands.
The New World was drenched in blood.
"Mama, retreat! We can't hold this island any longer!"
Charlotte Linlin's children screamed as they watched her recklessly charge into battle.
Without her presence, even Katakuri and the others couldn't withstand Bullet's spearhead division.
"Charlotte! Just you wait!"
Charlotte Linlin snarled hatefully as she watched the enemy's flag rise over the island.
At the summit of the island stood Charlotte, his Seven-Star Sword glowing with a green hue.
He smiled faintly.
"Good. I'll be waiting."
His voice echoed mockingly over the burning, blood-soaked island.
The entire Rockefeller Pirates' force stared in excitement at the scene of war and carnage.
Half a year of constant warfare had baptized the crew in iron and blood.
They reeked of killing intent.
In those six months…
The Rockefeller Pirates reclaimed all lost territory and forced the Big Mom Pirates back to Totto Land.
Everything Charlotte Linlin had built over the past years was wiped out in an instant.
"Damn you, Charlotte! I swear I'll kill you one day!"
Back at Whole Cake Island, Linlin sat on her throne—roaring in rage and powerlessness.
"Mama, please calm down!"
Her children tried desperately to soothe her.
"Calm down?! If it weren't for you useless brats, would I have lost my territory?!"
Linlin's fury turned on them.
None dared speak. They all lowered their heads in shame.
Katakuri clenched his fists.
These six months had exposed how far he still had to go.
He couldn't even stand against Bullet.
Even Charlotte's firstborn, Caesar, had outclassed him.
The brutal reality had awakened the Charlotte children.
Their past glory meant nothing now.
"Get out! Go train! If you're still useless next time, then die in battle for all I care! I don't need weaklings!"
Her uncontrolled Conqueror's Haki burst from her, shaking the palace.
Her children turned pale and quickly left the hall.
"Brother Katakuri…"
Outside the palace, the entire family naturally gathered around Katakuri.
He had become their emotional anchor during these dark times.
His reputation had been built through battle after battle—surpassing even Perospero.
"Go train. No more fooling around like before."
Katakuri gave them a rare gentle smile.
"…Mm!"
Everyone nodded anxiously.
Katakuri returned to training as well.
The battle at the heart of the New World had ended.
With the Big Mom Pirates forced back to Totto Land, the Rockefeller Pirates had once again cemented their position as one of the Four Great Pirate Legends of the New World after six long years.
The pirates who once thought to use the Rockefeller Pirates as stepping stones now shuddered in fear and abandoned their ambitions.
The New World gradually quieted.
Even the victorious Rockefeller Pirates retreated to lick their wounds.
But in that eerie silence…
A new message surfaced—
One that would shake the entire world.
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