#686 - Chapter 486 Isolation
The New Navy's fleet had successfully surrounded and completely annihilated most of the remaining pirate fleet.
The smoke of battle had dissipated, and the wreckage of sunken pirate ships floated on the sea, while the New Navy soldiers busily cleaned up the battlefield.
The air was filled with the smell of rust, and the seawater was tinged with a faint red, like a silent warning, proclaiming the cruelty and victory of this battle.
But at the same time, in another sea area further away, the naval situation had also undergone a dramatic change.
"Crack, crack, crack!"
The deck beneath Sakazuki's feet shook violently, and after a thunderous roar, a lightning-like bolt of red magma struck a pirate ship attempting to break through the naval defense line, instantly engulfing it in scorching magma.
A violent explosion sounded, the pirate ship turned to ashes, and the fire in the sky above the sea was like a blooming flame flower.
On the other side, Borsalino was also displaying his speed, which was no less than that of a deity.
"咻!"
A golden beam of light streaked across the sky, rapidly pouncing towards a pirate flagship attempting to counterattack.
The ship hadn't even reacted before it was accurately struck by the golden beam, instantly shattering into pieces and completely turning into ruins.
"Hahaha!"
Borsalino laughed from the side, watching the gradually sinking pirate fleet, his tone as relaxed as usual.
"Their reactions are as slow as snails, I almost feel bad for hitting them."
He withdrew from the golden light, leisurely wiping his glasses, clearly not surprised by the victory of this battle.
Unlike the powerful pirate alliance faced by the New Navy, the enemies on the Navy's side seemed much weaker.
Sakazuki's magma heatwave and Borsalino's light-speed reaction easily suppressed this group of pirates, leaving them with no power to fight back.
The pirates' fleet had almost no room to resist in the face of the two top combatants.
The pirates' tactics were chaotic, their command was disordered, and they simply couldn't compete with the Navy's efficiency and discipline.
Faced with this situation, the pirates' confidence also collapsed instantly, their fleet began to disintegrate on a large scale, and some even jumped into the sea to escape, completely losing their will to fight.
"Hmph, as expected, a group with no organization whatsoever."
Sakazuki coldly watched the fleeing pirates, emitting a suffocating pressure from his body.
"These people are not worth our time."
He retracted his magma fist and turned to the soldiers around him, saying,
"They are no longer worth mentioning.
Continue the pursuit."
In Borsalino's eyes, every second on the battlefield was filled with ease, he looked up slightly, without a trace of tension in his eyes.
"Now, there shouldn't be anything to worry about, right?"
He asked casually, without the slightest sense of urgency.
The strength of the two Navy Admirals pressed down on these pirates like a mountain, and the pirates were simply unable to resist.
At this time, the Navy soldiers had also begun to steadily advance, clearing out the remaining enemies.
After only a few minutes of fighting, the Navy had completely controlled the battle.
"We won."
A young Navy soldier whispered, looking at the destroyed pirate ships in front of him, a hint of relief flashed in his eyes, and then he turned to look at his commander.
The Navy commander nodded, his eyes firm.
"This is inevitable.
Our combat power is enough to crush them."
However, Sakazuki and Borsalino's eyes did not relax because of the victory.
Both of them knew that although this battle was won easily, the real threat still existed.
Although the power of the pirates had been weakened a lot, there were still many more powerful enemies behind this battle, and there were still greater conspiracies and challenges waiting for them.
"Maybe this is just the beginning."
Borsalino muttered to himself, with deep thought in his eyes, while Sakazuki's face looked unusually stern.
Both Admirals understood that although the pirates in front of them were easily defeated, the challenges ahead would be more complex and dangerous.
The Navy's decisions were never easy, especially in this turbulent era.
Deciding to stand on the side of the New Navy meant completely breaking away from their former allies - the World Government.
Although on the surface, the Navy's move seemed to be to uphold justice and defend freedom, there were deeper concerns behind it.
Standing in the command room, the Navy Vice Admirals looked at each other, their eyes flashing with helplessness and determination.
At this moment, they were no longer the traditional Navy of the past, no longer puppets of the World Government, but as part of the New Navy, they were bearing the expectations and worries of countless people.
"This is troublesome,"
A Vice Admiral frowned, his voice low and full of anxiety,
"We not only have to fight the pirates, but also guard against the World Government's schemes."
"Yes, the price of betrayal is never easy."
Another Vice Admiral shook his head with a wry smile.
"The World Government's revenge could come at any time."
The sea breeze poured in from outside the window, blowing the curtains of the command room, bringing a chill.
The battle horn had already sounded, but new battles were quietly approaching from behind.
For these Navy soldiers, the enemies they faced were far more difficult than the pirates in front of them - that was their former superiors, their former allies, the World Government.
"They won't let us go."
A Vice Admiral suddenly raised his head, his eyes like knives,
"We betrayed them and became their enemies.
Those hidden informants among us may be exposed at any time."
"Even so, we cannot retreat."
Another Vice Admiral's voice was calm and firm,
"This choice means that we have to fight for our ideals.
If the World Government comes to provoke us, we will meet them head-on, even if it means being their enemy."
A tense atmosphere filled the air.
Everyone had a clear understanding in their hearts that after making a choice, everything became more difficult.
The pirates may be the most direct threat in front of them, but the existence of the World Government was always like an invisible sword, hanging over their heads, ready to pierce their hearts at any time.
"If the New Navy can survive, then there will be opportunities in the future."
A young Vice Admiral said in a deep voice,
"But if they fall, our choices will become more isolated."
"......"
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The sea outside the window, at this moment, seemed to be as restless as their mood.
The sea breeze howled, stirring up waves, like a battle horn.
Just then, the door of the command room was suddenly pushed open, and Jin An walked in with a group of New Navy generals.
Their faces were stern, and their eyes were full of determination to fight.
"Prepared,"
Jin An glanced at the Navy commanders present, his eyes flashing with decisiveness,
"The pirates are only temporary obstacles, what we will face next is the World Government's counterattack.
Every moment, we may be attacked from behind."
His voice did not waver in the slightest, with an undeniable majesty and determination.
"The New Navy and the Navy have no turning back."
He paused, his eyes as sharp as knives,
"Your choices have determined our future.
Whether it is the pirates or the World Government, we cannot be afraid, we must fight back."
After a moment of silence, a Vice Admiral in the command room stood up, his eyes burning, his voice low and firm:
"Since we have made a choice, we must go on, never look back.
No matter how treacherous the road ahead, the soldiers of the New Navy have never feared any enemy!"
Other Vice Admirals also stood up, and the atmosphere became even more solemn.
In everyone's eyes, a firm flame was burning, and there was no way back, only forward.
"Pay attention to the movements of the World Government's remnants at all times."
Jin An's order rang out loudly, and the atmosphere in the command room became extremely serious.
"The New Navy's path is still ahead."
However, everyone knew that the World Government would not let them go easily.
For the past few centuries, they had been the force that dominated the world.
Now, the alliance between the Navy and the New Navy was like the first knife tearing through this giant net, and the shadow behind it all was quietly waiting for a chance for revenge.
"We will continue to move forward until the last moment."
Jin An's voice rang out again, sonorous and powerful,
"No matter what the future holds, this battle is destined, we can only win, not lose."
As the words fell, the Navy and New Navy soldiers stepped onto their respective posts in a tense atmosphere, and the footsteps of battle gradually approached.
And behind this, a greater shadow was quietly approaching.
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