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Chapter 190: I Am Sag (9K) (Part 2)
Chapter 190: I Am Sag (9K) (Part 2)
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In addition to the defensive soldiers joining the battle, the shabbily dressed people who had previously kept their distance, as well as those who looked relatively normal, now rushed forward with reddened eyes.
Even further away, through Kenbunshoku Haki, Lily could sense numerous approaching auras.
The auras were too mixed to count!
However, the more chaotic the situation became, the tighter Lily's grip on her sword, and the colder her beautiful face grew.
"Hey? Why are you angry? What's wrong?"
Tonya noticed Lily's expression and asked curiously, "You, a pirate, are angry? Could it be that—"
His eyes widened as a mocking smile formed on his lips. "A pirate is showing mercy to civilians? How strange."
As he spoke, the defensive soldiers began to retreat, no longer engaging the pirates in battle. In their place stepped forward the civilians, their weapons an odd assortment of household tools—brooms, iron shovels, pitchforks—along with rocks they had picked up, makeshift wooden clubs, or even their bare fists. They charged at the pirates without regard for their lives.
The pirates hesitated for a moment at the sight of this civilian onslaught.
Boom!
But soon, Reinitya twisted the hammer's handle, firing a shot that exploded amidst the crowd, taking out hundreds of people.
Compared to the more dispersed defensive soldiers, these tightly packed civilians made for easier targets, and a single blast took out over a hundred of them.
Rumble...
The ground shook slightly as Malica uprooted a stone pillar from in front of a large building and hurled it forward, crushing a dozen people under its weight, and the momentum sent even more people flying.
As for Hawkins, his expression remained unchanged. His sword was wrapped in straw, turning it into a flexible blade like a whip, which he used to sweep aside dozens of people with each lash.
"Want to switch?" he asked Lily.
That shorty didn't seem weak, and although Hawkins couldn't detect any Haki, he knew Lily could use it. The shorty's speed and strength seemed to be on par with Lily's Haki-enhanced abilities.
Perhaps it would be more suitable for him to handle this opponent.
His ability wouldn't be able to dodge that kind of power.
Swish!
Lily slashed her White Thunder to the side, cutting through the chest of a charging civilian, who fell to the ground. In a cold tone, she replied, "No need."
Her gaze shifted to Tonya as she continued, "There's nothing about mercy. Captain Sag has said that resisters are enemies, and when pirates encounter enemies, they deal with them in their own way. But Captain Sag has also said—"
She pointed her slender sword at Tonya, and her already chilly eyes turned as cold as ice, a frosty gleam flashing in them.
"—pirates also have their code of honor!"
Tonya's expression froze, and a bead of cold sweat trickled down his forehead as he subconsciously tried to block with his hand.
Swish!!
His outstretched hand was sliced off at the wrist, and a gush of blood spurted from his severed wrist.
He took a few steps back, his other hand reaching up to cover his bleeding throat. As he glanced sideways at the blonde-haired woman who had been standing behind him, a smile began to form on his lips, but it froze on his face as he crumpled to the ground.
"Ultimate Lightning: Black."
Lily slashed her White Thunder, and the blade was now coated in Haki. She turned her head and said, "A pirate with a bounty of over 100 million berries isn't as weak as you think. Your martial arts skills are far inferior to Captain Sag's. If you hadn't seen him, you'd be like a frog at the bottom of a well, gazing at the bright moon above. But if you had met him, you would understand what it means to be but a speck of dust gazing at the heavens!"
Sagel wasn't just a trainer; in addition to identifying their strengths and providing targeted training advice, he would occasionally spar with these executives himself.
"Willpower is important, but one cannot neglect combat experience.
For a close-quarters combatant like him, a single mistake could lead to a significant disadvantage.
This defensive captain might be skilled in hand-to-hand combat, but to Lily, who was accustomed to facing stronger opponents, this man's abilities were merely passable.
In a typical battle, Lily might have had her strikes dodged, prolonging the fight.
However, with sufficient speed and power, one could decide the victor before their opponent had a chance to react!
Lily was a swordswoman, and her sword was her forte. Even if this shorty could momentarily withstand her strikes, he stood no chance against the might of her sword enhanced with Busoshoku Haki.
Thus, a single strike was all it took to determine the outcome.
She raised her White Thunder and proclaimed, "The one who gave you your orders is dead! That order no longer holds any weight. All of you, fall back!"
With the commander of this operation dead, these civilians should retreat, right?
However, the crowd pressing forward showed no signs of heeding Lily's words. Instead, they surged forward relentlessly, charging at the pirates with reckless abandon, regardless of the attacks they faced. Fear was evident on their faces, yet they continued to rush forward as if willingly embracing death.
"Hmph, hmph, hmph. You don't understand," the defensive captain with the giant hammer said as he knocked Paul flying with a hammer strike. He licked his lips and laughed, "The orders we issue are absolute. Even if the king dies, his commands will still be obeyed!"
"Third-class villagers can only do the most menial jobs, earn the least money, and live in the outermost slums. If they want a better life and more money, they have to do this!"
"Second-class civilians can only take on mid-level jobs and live in slightly better housing on the inner fringes. They, too, yearn for a life of luxury, even if it means sacrificing their children and loved ones."
"Only first-class citizens like us have absolute power. We enjoy the finest food, reside in the grandest houses, and hold the most prestigious jobs. It's a status these people could never attain, even if they toiled for a hundred years. Now, all they need to do to gain power and wealth is to kill you pirates or be killed by you!
He burst into laughter, "This is a rare opportunity for them, and they'd rather die trying. And it's a rare opportunity for me, too! Tonya is dead, fantastic! From now on, I'll be the overall captain! Hey, Gram, you're not going to compete with me, are you?"
"I don't care about that sort of thing," Gram replied as he traded blows with Bellamy, causing both of them to stagger back. "But I will be the one to take credit for defeating the Natural Disaster Pirate Crew. You can have the power; I want the fame!"
"Okay!"
Rager brought his heavy hammer down with a thud and laughed, "Be swept away by the tide of civilians!"
The number of civilians continued to swell. Whether they worked in the towering skyscrapers or lived in the outermost slums, they all rushed toward the port like a flood.
Outnumbered, the pirates began to retreat, and some even seized the opportunity to flee.
They had been restless, and now that things seemed amiss, it was wise to leave.
Some of the departing pirates were captains of their ships, leading a dozen or so of their crew to escape into the kingdom's interior.
There were also those who had joined from the Kingdom of the Bridge and, having made enough money, were now thinking of leaving, especially with the news of Sag's capture spreading throughout the ship.
Then there was Rosio, who led his men back to the Death Star and prepared to set sail.
He had joined solely for Sag's reputation, and now that the captain was captured and the Natural Disaster Pirate Crew was on the brink of disbandment, he had his own plans.
Since the crew was about to disband, he figured the ship and its treasures were now his!
However, he wasn't the only one with such thoughts. Accompanying him were two dozen pirates, all sharing the same idea.
As they reached the door to the captain's room on the second floor, one of the pirates was about to kick it down but hesitated and instead respectfully bowed before opening the door.
After all, this was Captain Sag's room, and some respect was due.
Hss!
But as soon as the door opened, a blade shot out, slicing through the skull of one of the pirates and embedding itself deep into his head, causing him to crumple to the ground.
Inside the captain's room, several weapon-wielding Demon Clan members stood guard, and Las sat casually on a sofa.
He turned his head to look at the pirates at the door, his eyes cold and determined despite his young age of eight years.
"Lily is right; there are indeed traitors among us. If you had quietly left, no one would have said anything. But since you chose to do this..."
Disappointment flashed in Las's eyes, but his tone remained firm, "Kill them."
Even without any special training, the sheer strength the Demon Clan members gained from mining in the underground was far superior to that of these pirates. Following Las's order, they swiftly took down the pirates at the door and charged out.
Similarly, those who attempted to raise the sails or enter the third-floor control room and the ship's engine room were intercepted and surrounded by the fifty Demon Clan members.
"Rosio!"
Las appeared on the second-floor balcony, looking down at Rosio, and said, "I'm disappointed. I've always heard that you were the first to lead a pirate crew to join Lord Sag's crew, but I never expected that the first to betray him would be you. Without Lord Sag's permission, you don't even have the qualifications to disembark, yet you still dare to betray him. As Lord Sag's future butler, I will judge you on his behalf."
"According to the Demon Clan's oldest punishment, the 'Blood Eagle,' you are hereby sentenced."
...
"We lost."
Lucci looked down at the people below, who were scurrying like ants, and said indifferently, "Without Sag, the Natural Disaster Pirate Crew is just an ordinary pirate crew."
As he spoke, he turned around. "Let's go back to Crown Hao Island. This is not a place for us to stay."
"What a pity."
Gabra shook his head regretfully. "So many people... It seems that this time, we are destined to fail. The Natural Disaster Pirate Crew, which has never failed once, now faces its first defeat, and it could be a crushing one."
Even though Sag was most likely captured, the robbery in the City of Seven Waters had been successful.
Without that man, even with CP9's assistance, it was of no use.
It wasn't just a simple failure; they had also seen quite a few people directly retreating from the area, indicating the beginning of the Natural Disaster Pirate Crew's collapse, and it wouldn't be long before they fell apart.
Even with those mysterious 'Demon Clan' members, there were only a few hundred of them. Even if they managed to escape, once they were out at sea, the other pirates would likely create trouble.
Whether they could suppress the rebellion or not, the Natural Disaster Pirate Crew was already crumbling.
It was no longer a suitable place for them to stay.
Biendata Lily's trial had failed.
At the same time, their observation of the Natural Disaster Pirate Crew had come to an end.
"What a pity."
Kaku shrugged. "To be honest, I'm quite happy. Being a pirate is also quite freeing, although our time here was short. It's a shame that if we had won, I would have liked to stay longer."
"The collapse of a pirate crew is truly lamentable, yo-yo-yi!"
Jabura sighed. "Just like how we were betrayed by the World Government, it's the same for these people. How tragic!"
Hum!
As the CP9 members turned to leave, a shockingly powerful aura suddenly emanated from below, as if the surrounding air had solidified. In an instant, their pupils contracted, and cold sweat formed on their foreheads.
Lucci's pupils shrank to pinpricks, and he turned his head in disbelief to look at the blonde-haired woman standing amidst the fallen below.
In front of her, whether they were pirates or civilians, they all lay on the ground, eyes rolled back. The streets were filled with bodies, like a line of toppling dominoes.
"Listen up," Lily said softly, her voice carrying clearly to everyone's ears.
"If you don't want to die, leave now!"
The red-eyed civilians trembled, their hands shaking.
That woman was terrifying!
She was a fearsome pirate!
Was it really worth risking their lives?
They were still alive right now.
Run!
Run!
Clang!
No one knew who dropped their weapon first, but it set off a chain reaction. Those who hadn't fallen back now turned and fled, causing a wave of panic among the civilians who had been rushing forward. They didn't know what was happening, but they decided to run first and ask questions later.
"What nonsense is this?"
Hawkins's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at the cold-faced Lily. Cold sweat trickled down his temples. "You too?"
The Haoshoku Haki!?
Did this woman also possess it!?
Wasn't that a bit too exaggerated!
This was the kind of dominant trait that only appeared in one out of a million people. Was there another one in the Natural Disaster Pirate Crew!?
Lily didn't think too much about it. Her mind was filled with the word 'oppression.'
Oppression!
The entire city was oppressive.
The so-called citizens oppressed the civilians, and the civilians, in turn, oppressed the so-called villagers. Even though they were all just a bunch of poor people, why was there such a huge disparity between them? This so-called status distinction was even more terrifying than tax collection. It could make people willingly sacrifice their lives, and it could influence the entire city.
This kind of oppression
must be severed!
Since taking out the leader didn't work, then they would have to keep killing!
No matter how pitiful these oppressed people were, there was no other choice. Since they had chosen to resist, they would have to be taught what true oppression was!
They would also come to understand that in the face of absolute power, authority meant nothing!
Strength was the true authority!
As long as they understood that, it didn't matter how many people she had to kill!
She vowed to herself that she would lift this oppressive atmosphere.
In the name of Biendata Lily, the navigator of the Natural Disaster Pirate Crew and Sag's first companion!
With this resolve, Lily gave her final warning, and surprisingly, it worked.
Lily blinked, lowering her sword and looking at the people who had fallen at her feet. She murmured, "I see. So this is the power of Haoshoku Haki. But it feels different from Sag's."
If she had this power,
a news bird suddenly flew by and dropped a stack of newspapers.
Lily casually picked up one of the newspapers and unfolded it, her eyes narrowing at its contents.
"As I thought, he's been captured. With this, my newfound power might be useful for a jailbreak."
"Blub blub blub."
A Demon Clan member approached and took out a Den Den Mushi from his pocket, offering it respectfully to Lily.
"Who could it be at this time?"
Lily frowned as she took the receiver, and soon, the Den Den Mushi transformed into a familiar, wild-looking face.
"It's me, Sag."
Lily was taken aback and glanced at the newspaper in her hand, then at the stack of papers that had just fallen from the sky. She had just unleashed her Haoshoku Haki, and the resulting aura of dominance had made her seem quite intimidating, but now, her expression softened, and she even looked a bit adorable.
"Huh?"
(End of Chapter)
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