Chapter 233: The Terrifying Tsunami! Admiral Zhao Zheng Takes Action

Chapter 233: The Terrifying Tsunami! Admiral Zhao Zheng Takes Action

"How does it feel? This Summit War seems to be abnormal in every way."

A parahuman spoke softly, his words resonating with many of his companions.

Indeed, it was highly unusual.

Not only was a significant portion of the elite ten thousand missing, but even Vice Admiral Seiryu had gone missing.

To make matters worse, they had allowed Zhao Zheng, that young man, to take the place of an Admiral?

If it weren't for Song Haitang, this guy would be nothing! What qualifications does he have to sit in that position? Admiral Sengoku must be getting senile!

"I'm starting to feel like deserting..."

Someone spoke in a low voice, "Without Vice Admiral Seiryu, when Whitebeard triggers the sea quake and brings about a tsunami, how are we going to withstand it? I don't want to drown here."

Upon hearing this, everyone furrowed their brows, their faces grim.

"The Navy's top brass is watching! Where can we escape to?" another person whispered, "Do you think you can outrun Admiral Kizaru?"

For a moment, sighs and laments filled the air.

It wasn't just the parahumans who felt pessimistic; even the soldiers from the Navy Headquarters and the several Seven Warlords of the Sea who had come to support them sensed that something was amiss.

"Hmm? Is this a joke with such a small number of people? Even an Admiral is absent?"

Donquixote Doflamingo stood on a wall battlement, his eyes scanning the surroundings as he chuckled, "This is quite different from the planned deployment! Could it be that such an opponent is no longer worthy of the Navy Headquarters' attention?"

Upon hearing this, the Seven Warlords of the Sea showed no change in their expressions, but their hearts sank.

Even someone like Gecko Moria had already considered retreating.

At this moment, "Boa" Hancock, the Snake Princess, turned to look at the three Admirals stationed at the rear, and her gaze finally settled on Zhao Zheng, her expression unreadable as if deep in thought.

Only the world's greatest swordsman, "Hawk-Eye," remained unmoved, standing there with his eyes closed, as if meditating.

...

As time passed, the atmosphere in the Navy Headquarters became increasingly oppressive, as if a storm were about to break.

The sun hung high in the sky, signaling the approach of noon.

At this moment, the prison gates opened, and Fire Fist Ace was escorted to the execution platform.

Simultaneously, the live broadcast Den Den Mushi was activated, streaming this impactful battle to the entire world.

Following this, just like in the original storyline, Admiral Sengoku first explained why they were publicly executing Fire Fist Ace and then revealed his true identity: he was the son of the late Pirate King, Gol D. Roger!!

This revelation shocked the entire world! Under the deliberate smear campaign by the World Government, Pirate King Roger had become a nightmare for countless people. Hearing Admiral Sengoku's statement that Fire Fist Ace was Roger's sinful bloodline, many around the world began to clamor for Ace's death.

Just then, a soldier reported that a large number of ships were approaching the Navy Headquarters.

The Whitebeard Pirates had finally arrived! Everyone's faces grew solemn as they gazed towards the distant sea.

Gradually, a massive fleet came into view.

Leading the fleet was an enormous wooden ship, resembling a giant white whale!

This ship was well-known to everyone, and they all recognized it.

It was Whitebeard's flagship: the Moby Dick!

...

In the original storyline, Whitebeard's Moby Dick had undergone a coating process, allowing it to pass through the seabed and emerge in the inner bay, catching the Navy off guard.

However, in the current situation, the Moby Dick did not follow the original storyline but arrived with the main fleet...

Apparently, the parahumans who had joined the pirate camp were afraid of an ambush by Whitebeard, so they had advised changing the plan.

At the rear Admiral's seat, Zhao Zheng witnessed this scene and couldn't help but smile slightly, feeling no surprise.

At this moment, he was excited, his blood boiling with enthusiasm! As a user of the Quake-Quake Fruit ability, he was curious to know whether his power or Whitebeard's was stronger!!

"Reporting to the Admiral, the enemy has entered our firing range. Should we engage in an attack?"

A Navy general's voice echoed through Sengoku's Den Den Mushi.

"Do not attack!" Sengoku spoke in a low voice, "Let them all into the inner bay!!"

This order shocked the general on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

He even wondered if he had heard incorrectly.

"Admiral?"

"Follow my orders!"

Sengoku hung up the Den Den Mushi.

Indeed, it was the right decision to first use long-range artillery to weaken the Whitebeard Pirates.

The original plan was to achieve this outcome.

However, after Zhao Zheng demonstrated his powerful Tyrant Color Aura, there was no need to waste ammunition.

It was better to save it for when the Whitebeard Pirates were left with only their elite members, using the artillery to restrain them.

...

Thus, the massive fleet of the Whitebeard Pirates was allowed to enter the inner bay, almost face-to-face with the Navy forces in the plaza.

Countless members of the Navy camp exclaimed in surprise.

"What's going on? Why didn't the artillery unit open fire?"

"We just let such a good opportunity for attrition pass by?"

"Have the generals given up on resistance?"

"No! This is being broadcasted worldwide, there's no way Marshal Sengoku would choose to give up. There must be a traitor among us!"

"Who's in command of the artillery unit? He's the traitor!"

The statement caused an uproar among the Navy forces.

Even the Whitebeard Pirates were left dumbfounded.

They had prepared to dodge the cannon fire, but to their surprise, not a single shot was fired, and the Navy simply let them pass.

This unexpected move left the Whitebeard Pirates completely baffled.

The more unusual the situation, the more it raised everyone's alertness.

So, both sides stood off, neither making the first move.

...

Among the Whitebeard Pirates, there was a large ship with pirates who looked different from the rest.

They wore modern clothing, and their heights and builds were that of regular people, unlike the other pirates who varied in stature.

Most notably, these pirates were mostly blonde-haired, blue-eyed foreigners, with a few Asians among them.

Indeed!

They were Extraordinary Beings from the Blue Star.

And they were specifically targeting Song Haitang! The massive ship was packed with them, their numbers uncountable.

There were at least ten times more of them than the Extraordinary Beings on the Navy side.

However, upon seeing the Navy Headquarters' deployment, these foreigners were also bewildered.

"Damn it! Weren't there supposed to be ten thousand troops? Why are there so few?"

"This is too abnormal. Someone must have influenced the Navy's decision-making!"

"We're in trouble. There aren't enough Navy soldiers for us to divide up."

"Jason, don't worry about that. As long as we can kill Song, those big shots will reward us handsomely, enough to make up for our losses."

"Speaking of Song... Where is she? Why can't I see her?"

"Quickly, search carefully..."

These foreigners scanned the entire plaza, but Song Haitang was nowhere to be found.

Was their eyesight failing them? Of course not!

Among these Extraordinary Beings were those with powerful spiritual abilities and keen eyesight.

If Song Haitang was on the plaza, they would have surely spotted her.

The only possibility for not finding her now was...

"Has anyone located the target?"

"No, I've searched several times, but I haven't seen Song..."

"Damn it! Why isn't she here?"

"Could it be that she got wind of this and didn't come?"

"Fk! If she didn't show up, we're in deep trouble."

"No, no, no... How could she not come? How could she not be here?"

"That woman played us! We've become a bunch of clowns!"

...

Upon realizing that Song Haitang might not have entered the Spirit Realm, these people panicked.

They had prepared so much for this plan, and the cost was enormous...

But the target didn't show up?

Many of them were on the verge of spitting blood in anger!

"Fk! Fk! Fk!"

"We've been played like fools!"

"The person in charge of intelligence must take responsibility for this!"

"According to our country's rules, in the event of such a blunder, the intelligence officer must commit seppuku to atone!"

"Wait... Look over there, at the high platform behind the Navy's Three Admirals!"

Finally, someone noticed the anomaly with the Navy's Three Admirals.

"Isn't Admiral Seiryu supposed to be trapped by us? Why are all three Admirals present?"

"You idiot, of course, someone took Admiral Seiryu's place."

"Who is he? He looks somewhat familiar..."

"He's... I remember now, he's Zhao, that woman's lapdog."

"No mistake, it's him."

"Why is he taking Admiral Seiryu's place? Does he have the qualifications?"

"Without Song, he's nothing."

"I think this is Marshal Sengoku's decoy strategy. We shouldn't pay it any mind."

"Haha! This is indeed something to be happy about. Since he's here, it means that woman is definitely around, just hiding."

"Exactly!"

...

Seeing Zhao Zheng, the foreigners' spirits lifted once more.

They didn't question how Zhao Zheng could occupy the position of a Navy Admiral.

At this moment, they were rubbing their hands in anticipation, ready to pounce on Song Haitang as soon as she appeared!

Their alternating moods of pessimism and excitement had caught the attention of the surrounding pirates.

"What's wrong with these people?"

On the other side, up on the high platform, Zhao Zheng also noticed the ship full of Extraordinary Beings. A cold smile appeared on his face.

Although these Extraordinary Beings were clever, hiding their ship behind the Moby Dick, it was useless against him.

When the fighting started, he would make sure not to let a single one of them escape.

If you dare target his wife, be prepared for his slaughter!!

Suddenly, Zhao Zheng seemed to sense something, and his spirit lifted as he looked towards the Moby Dick.

Not only him, but almost all the powerful individuals in the area felt the same.

They all felt the aura of a powerful being, slowly rising.

"Pat! Pat! Pat!"

A rhythmic tapping sound suddenly echoed from the Moby Dick.

It was Whitebeard's large blade striking the stairs.

As they felt Whitebeard's terrifying aura growing stronger, everyone in the area fell silent, their eyes fixed on the Moby Dick.

Then, a majestic figure emerged from the stairs and stepped onto the bow deck of the Moby Dick.

This man stood over six meters tall, his body a mass of muscles, and his size was monstrous!

It was no exaggeration to say that his sheer physical presence alone was enough to make one feel oppressed...

The most striking feature was the crescent-shaped, upward-curving white beard on his face.

As he stepped onto the deck, his terrifying aura fully unleashed, he instantly became the center of attention!

It was the "World's Strongest" man, Whitebeard himself.

"Is that Whitebeard? What a powerful aura!"

"Indeed! Even in his seventies, he still has such a formidable presence?"

"Terrifying! Just looking at him gives me a sense of oppression."

"Speaking of which, we also have a Quake Fruit Ability user on our side..."

"Don't be ridiculous. Can that guy be compared to Whitebeard?"

"Everyone, be careful later and try to stay away from this giant monster."

"Do you even need to say that? Who doesn't want to live? Go ahead and try to stop him..."

Many of the Extraordinary Beings who saw Whitebeard were filled with awe.

To be honest, at that moment, all eyes in the area were fixed on Whitebeard.

"Old man..."

Ace, seeing that Whitebeard had truly come to rescue him, couldn't help but shed tears of joy.

...

At that moment, Whitebeard's gaze swept around, pausing briefly on Ace and Zhao Zheng, before finally settling on Sengoku.

In the midst of everyone's attention, Whitebeard spoke...

"Gurgle... Sengoku, Garp, it's been a long time."

"Whitebeard!!"

Warlord Admiral Sengoku clenched his teeth, his face extremely grave.

"Ace, my son, don't worry. I'll save you and bring you home right away!"

As Whitebeard's words fell, he suddenly pressed his blade downward, planting it on the deck.

Then, he clenched his fists, crossed his arms, and assumed a stance as if gathering strength.

Seeing Whitebeard's posture, all the Extraordinary Beings on the Navy's side had their faces turn pale.

"Not good! He's about to use his Devil Fruit ability!"

"A tsunami is coming! Quick, find cover!"

"Everyone, hold on tight. Don't let the tsunami sweep you away..."

...

The next moment, Whitebeard's fists simultaneously struck towards the void on both sides.

"Crack!"

The void shattered!

Space, like a mirror, began to crack and splinter.

All the experts present felt two incredibly destructive forces spreading out to the left and right.

Both the Navy Headquarters and the surrounding ocean trembled.

Then, an astonishing scene unfolded.

The ocean seemed to be sliced, with large-scale upheavals occurring as if the heavens were collapsing.

Under the control of a terrifying force, a massive amount of seawater began to gather towards the Navy Headquarters.

In just a few breaths, a colossal tsunami formed.

As the overwhelming tsunami surged from both sides towards the Navy Headquarters, countless Navy soldiers were terrified, their souls trembling.

It was as if they had already witnessed their impending deaths. Even the high-ranking Navy officers felt uneasy.

Without Admiral Seiryu's ice ability to freeze the tsunami, they had to take action to prevent the Navy Headquarters from being swept away.

Warlord Admiral Sengoku and Admiral Akainu made their moves.

Only their Devil Fruit abilities could possibly stop the tsunami.

However, before they could act, a figure suddenly leaped high into the air, reaching the sky.

It was Zhao Zheng! He wouldn't let anyone else take the credit for stopping the tsunami.

Upon seeing his appearance, Warlord Admiral Sengoku and Admiral Akainu restrained their actions, but their faces remained grave.

The others were even more perplexed.

"He can fly?"

This was the thought on most people's minds.

Although countless people doubted Zhao Zheng's ability to stop the tsunami, no one spoke.

The area fell silent.

Only the approaching tsunami's deafening roar broke the silence.

Amidst countless gazes, Zhao Zheng smiled slightly, then clenched his fists and crossed his arms in front of his chest...

To everyone's surprise, his movements were identical to Whitebeard's earlier actions that had triggered the tsunami. What was he up to?

...

(End of Chapter)

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