Chapter 137: Peak of the War
Chapter 137: Peak of the War
The Allied Forces could still suppress the news that only the G38 Fortress was destroyed.
However, the G38 Fortress, G42 Fortress, and G46 Fortress fell one after another.
With three Allied Forces warehouses destroyed, such a major event could not be kept secret.
In the War against the Pirate Fleet, quite a few Allied Forces members survived.
Among the Marines, there were also many spies from various Factions.
Many surviving Marines would also leak war information to the outside World in exchange for large amounts of Beli.
With this Beli, they could live comfortably for the rest of their lives even if they left the Marines.
The news was leaked this way and quickly spread throughout the entire World.
The World Government had now lost control of world public opinion, or rather, other Factions stood behind these media outlets and newspapers from the start.
"Three Major Warehouses Destroyed, Where Will the Allied Forces Go From Here?"
"Pluto Hades Penetrates Enemy Territory!"
"Major Strategic Blunder by the Allied Forces!"
"Incompetent Black!"
"The Fleet Admiral Was Defeated! By Two Young Pirates, No Less!"
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Even without photographic evidence, these media Reporters could invent things through imagination.
They could be as exaggerated as possible.
In any case, the public opinion trend overwhelmingly favored the Rocks Pirates, putting pressure on the World Government.
The spread of the news directly affected the morale of the Allied Forces on the Front Line.
They never expected that their home base would be raided.
And the losses were so heavy.
Now, with problems in the backup supplies, everyone was in a state of panic.
"How could this happen?"
Even the high-ranking officials of the Allied Forces who had already known about the destruction of the G46 Fortress found it hard to believe.
This was a Fleet Admiral! The Force personally led by Fleet Admiral Black was actually defeated in a War against Pirates.
Even if they didn't believe what the news said, some parts must be true.
"This is fake! It's a rumor deliberately spread by Pirates, don't fall for the Pirates' trick."
"The rear is very stable, the invading Pirate Fleet was driven out under the leadership of the Fleet Admiral and has already fled!"
Steel Bone Kong stated with certainty, defining the event.
The Marines could not be defeated; only the Pirates could be defeated.
Even if it was true, it had to be turned into a lie.
Nothing was more important than the War; no one could shake the morale of the army.
"As for the supplies and food, they are on their way. Tell everyone not to panic and to firmly believe in the justice in their hearts!"
With the strong execution ability of the Marines and the support of the World Government, supplies were continuously transported from the rear.
The supplies from the G42 Fortress could last for a few more days, and the supplies from the G-1 Fortress were transported to the G42 Fortress via transport ship.
At the same time, a large amount of supplies purchased by the World Government was also pre-stored in the Holy Land Mariejois.
While it took time to mobilize supplies, the supplies from the G-1 Fortress and Mary Geoise could last for a while.
Under these circumstances, the high-ranking officials of the Allied Forces adjusted the mindset of the numerous soldiers one by one.
Coupled with the sight of the transport ships, the morale was gradually stabilized, and the front line war was not significantly affected.
They could continue fighting against the Pirates.
Hades's actions greatly boosted the morale of the Pirates, causing them to strengthen their offensive.
However, under the strong resistance of the Allied Forces, the situation was stabilized and did not worsen.
Fleet Admiral Black, who arrived later, further strengthened the combat power of the Allied Forces.
An additional fifty thousand soldiers were on their way from Marine Headquarters.
Not only from Marine Headquarters, but also marine soldiers from various navy fortresses in the First Half of the Grand Line.
The World Government would not allow the war to be lost, the Marines would not allow it, and most member nations would not allow it either.
The Pirate Fleet returned to Iskandar Island but did not stop.
After a brief rest, they immediately charged to the Front Line, arriving at the Area defended by Edge and Calloway, launching a fierce attack on the Allied Forces.
With the addition of Hades's Legion, the overall strength of the Rocks Army increased significantly.
The Allied Forces would face even greater pressure.
This war, which had been ongoing for three months since it began, finally entered a more intense climax.
The World Government and the Marines sent many combat power to join this war.
Both sides began a grand slaughter.
Islands, reefs, and the sea were all their battlefields.
Islands flying the flag of the Rocks Pirates, Navy branches, those nameless deserted islands, or islands inhabited by people.
Battle, still battle.
The fierce battle with Black greatly benefited Hades, and he even felt death more than once.
In that battle, he almost forgot everything.
He forgot his technique, forgot their hostile relationship, and forgot about "Jiu" who was secretly protecting him.
Black's arrival changed the war plan.
He directly joined the great battle targeting Rocks D.
Xebec.
He and Kong teamed up to deal with Rocks D.
Xebec.
The CP0 Deputy Director became the opponent of "Werewolf" Quilo.
Davis "The Day Tiger", who was freed up, became Newgate's opponent.
Hades targeted the Army General "The Storm Dragon" who was fighting Shiki "The Golden Lion".
"Shiki" also gave Hades this face and turned his attention to other powerful Pirates.
Hades still rarely engaged in aerial combat.
Facing the Army General "The Storm Dragon", he couldn't help but recall the Pterodactyl he encountered when he first stepped onto Beast Island "Rusukaina" many years ago.
However, "The Storm Dragon"'s strength was even more terrifying than that Pterodactyl.
Hades was also no longer the same as before.
"Chasing Wind!"
Using a special Technique, deflecting force, combined with Moonwalk, Hades seemed to break free from gravity and ran in the sky.
He charged directly towards "The Storm Dragon".
"Seeking Death! I am the King of the Sky!"
Circling high in the sky on a Quetzalcoatlus, "The Storm Dragon"'s eyes were filled with killing intent as Hades approached.
He spun rapidly in mid-air, stirring up a hurricane that surrounded his body.
The next moment, his wings slashed out wind blades!
A massive number of wind blades seemed to cover the sky, densely packed, blocking all possible escape routes for Hades.
No matter what, he could only be hit by the wind blades.
Each wind blade had the destructive power to cut through steel.
Hades, however, would not avoid them.
Haki Imbuement, Death Energy Coated.
He kicked out in mid-air, completely shattering two wind blades.
His entire body passed through the gap.
He swung "Nightmare", a blood-red light tearing through the sky.
For "The Storm Dragon", his body was his most powerful weapon, his sharp wings cutting through the air.
Clang! Clang!
"The Storm Dragon" had never faced such an opponent.
Using Moonwalk to this extent was something he had never seen before.
In the air, although Hades's speed and burst were slightly less than on land, he was much more flexible.
His figure shifted back and forth in all directions.
Relying on the advantage of aerial combat, "The Storm Dragon" seemingly suppressed Hades, yet couldn't truly threaten him.
(end of chapter)