Mihawk Volunteers for Battle, Leave None Alive!

Meanwhile.

On the deck of the warship that had just passed the floating restaurant and was now accelerating forward, Gion, clad in admiral coat and holding a Den Den Mushi, quickly approached Orion.

She bowed slightly and said. "Marshal, we've just received word that Captain Smoker and Captain Morgan have simultaneously launched an assault on the Arlong Pirates. The battle has concluded, and all members of the Arlong Pirates have been captured!"

"Report!"

Before Orion could respond, Ain, wearing a Vice admiral coat, also hurried over.

"A large fleet of pirate ships has been spotted ahead in the waters. There are at least thirty of them!"

Orion turned his head in surprise, looking at Ain. "Thirty pirate ships?"

Ain promptly pulled out a stack of registered yet unapprehended East Sea pirate records, flipping to a specific page.

"Based on their pirate flags, it's the largest pirate force in the East Blue, known as the Krieg Pirates. Over the years, they've repeatedly evaded Navy pursuit and have continuously expanded their crew. Currently, the Krieg Pirates have over three thousand recorded members…"

"Three thousand!"

A cold glint flashed in Orion eyes as he spoke in a deep voice.

"All warships, full speed ahead! Crush them!"

"No need for such trouble!"

At that moment, a voice emerged from the ship's cabin. Following this, Mihawk, carrying the supreme grade sword Yoru, stepped out.

"These pirates are not worth the marshal attention. Leave them to me."

As Mihawk approached Orion, he paused slightly before speaking.

"Should we capture them, or eliminate them all?"

Orion voice was devoid of any emotion. "Leave none alive!"

Mihawk was momentarily stunned. "That's three thousand people!"

Seeing Orion unyielding expression, Mihawk nodded slightly.

"Understood."

Before his words had fully faded, Mihawk leapt into the air and vanished from the deck.

In the next instant, a coffin-shaped boat that had been trailing the warship darted out from the right side of the vessel, speeding across the sea at an astonishing rate.

On the deck of the warship, including Gion no one showed any surprise at Orion order to annihilate all the pirates in the sea. They stood tall and composed behind Orion, their eyes fixed ahead, their expressions calm.

In the past, they might have advised against such a decision, as the Navy was the embodiment of justice. While the most heinous criminals deserved death, not all pirates had committed capital offenses, especially those who had been forced into piracy.

Arresting and rehabilitating them could offer a chance for redemption. But now, the situation was different. The sacrifice of Captain Stock had sealed the fate of all pirates in the East Blue, who would face the full force of the Navy suppression and purge.

Most importantly, since following Orion, they had come to realize a crucial truth: mercy towards pirates was cruelty towards the Navy and the powerless civilians who suffered at their hands.

This was something that former Admiral Zephyr had deeply understood.

Zephyr, once an Admiral, was known as the 'Non-Killing Admiral.' No matter how vile the pirate, he would only capture, not kill.

Yet, the result was the death of his wife and child at the hands of pirates, and years later, the loss of an entire ship of officer trainees.

As one of the only two survivors of that training ship, Ain naturally agreed wholeheartedly with Admiral Orion stance. Beyond the fact that Orion had publicly executed the pirates who attacked the training ship upon taking office, his philosophy alone was enough for her to follow him for life.

The warship did not slow down as Mihawk charged out alone. On the contrary, it accelerated after Mihawk swift departure.

Inside the flagship cabin where Orion was stationed.

"Fufufufufu..."

"Hawk-Eye has completely embraced his role as a Navy man~"

Doflamingo let out a laugh that grated on Jinbe's nerves, looking at Jinbe who sat alone in the corner, and said with glee.

"Jinbei, did you hear? The entire Arlong Pirates have been subdued. If you don't make a move now, by the time we reach Cocoyasi Village, you might be implicated too."

"Why don't you go join Mihawk in taking down the pirates ahead? Better yet, kill more than him to lessen Admiral Orion wrath!"

"Whoosh—"

Suddenly, a disorienting sound swept over the warship from afar, silencing the Seven Warlords in the cabin.

"What's going on?"

After a brief silence, Doflamingo abruptly looked up, then strode out of the cabin with his hands on his hips. When the other Warlords also reached the deck, the scene that unfolded before them on the sea ahead caught them completely off guard, their eyes widening in shock.

Hundreds of meters ahead of the warship, a dazzling blade aura erupted in the air, cleaving a visible trench across the sea surface as if splitting heaven and earth, instantly severing several pirate ships blocking the way.

Amidst the piercing screams, countless pirates fell from the severed ships into the sea like dumplings.

Before the few who had just stepped out of the cabin onto the deck could react, another radiant blade aura shook the void, descending like divine punishment.

In an instant, the roar echoed through the sky, and flames surged upward.

Amidst the billowing smoke, various screams intertwined, eventually converging into a deathly dirge that lingered over the sea.

By the time the warship entered the area, the sea was already in chaos.

Countless pirates, forced to abandon their ships and jump into the sea, cried out in despair, their eyes filled with confusion and fear.

"Damn it, what's going on!"

"Who is that guy? Why did he attack us without a word?"

"Save me, someone save me! My body been cut in half. Ahhh, I... I'm dying!"

"Is that guy a devil? He cut all our pirate ships in half! This is terrifying!"

"Hey, hey, the Navy warship is here!"

Someone was the first to notice the approaching warship.

As it entered the area, the pirates floating on the sea seemed to see a savior, turning toward the warship and shouting for help.

"Marine officers, please save us! We surrender!"

"Yes, yes, we surrender. Please, take us away!"

"Marine officers, we were wrong. We'll never be pirates again. Save us!"

Amidst the desperate cries for help, some pirates on the sea frantically swam toward the warship, eager to be rescued by the Navy.

However—

As the warship entered the area, a group of fully armed soldiers suddenly appeared on the deck, their cold gun barrels aimed at the pirates on the sea.

In the next moment, a barrage of gunfire erupted.

As the warship passed through the blood-stained sea, not a single pirate made a sound.

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