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Chapter 534: The Battle for Ghost Island
Chapter 534: The Battle for Ghost Island
Whether or not Dragon is a fish is a topic for another day, but for now, Sage is having no luck with fishing.
"Is it because of the season? Or is it because they're freshwater fish, so they quickly returned to the sea?"
Sage rubbed his chin, his expression as serious as a scientist conducting research.
"We're here," Lily announced.
Everyone on the ship turned their attention forward.
Before them stood a massive mountain, with a deep gorge at its center. From this gorge, a rapid waterfall plummeted downward, its speed so fierce that anyone who ventured too close would be swept away and pulled into the depths of the sea.
"Above the waterfall lies Wano Country," Lily explained.
Below, there were pillar-like rocks resembling reefs, and the sea currents were turbulent. The waterfall above was exceptionally powerful, making this location inaccessible to most ships due to its unique geographical features.
While the location was inconvenient for transportation, for pirates, convenience was never a priority. Instead, they valued concealment, and if the area was also easy to defend and difficult to attack, it would be the perfect haven for pirates.
"There should be other hidden passages nearby. Should we take a detour?" Hawkins asked as he took out his tarot cards.
It was clear that this waterfall was not something a normal ship could navigate. Even a Yonko would not send their fleet directly into such a place. There must be hidden passages nearby that allowed access.
By repeatedly divining the location, they would surely find the most favorable path.
"No need to go through all that trouble, Reti," Sage said, tossing his fishing rod aside as he turned to Renetia. "Use your power to propel us up."
"As long as there's water, even if it's against the current, I can handle it! Leave it to me!"
Renetia gave a thumbs-up, and her five fingers pressed lightly against the deck.
Lily, seeing this, drew her White Lightning and pointed upwards, shouting, "Bring the ship closer!"
The massive black ship, under her command, fearlessly charged into the waterfall.
A buzzing sound filled the air.
At the same time, Renetia's fingers sparked with electricity, and she pressed her hand forcefully against the deck.
"Engage the power brake!"
The electricity between her fingers instantly burst forth, coursing through the entire ship. The ship accelerated, breaking through the waves ahead and making contact with the waterfall. As soon as it touched the waterfall, the Doom Star's bow rose, as if the waterfall had buoyancy, lifting the entire ship upright and carrying it upwards against the current.
The force of the waterfall provided directional propulsion, and as long as this force was controlled, combined with the unique capabilities of the Doom Star, even a vertical waterfall could be navigated!
Every crew member on board, even the lowest-ranked ones, had been selected from the Delta Battle Tournament. Even with the ship standing vertically, they could find a fulcrum to prevent themselves from falling.
Although some had not experienced the harsh weather Sage encountered during his campaigns, their exceptional seafaring skills allowed them to adapt to this sudden and dramatic maneuver.
The cascading waterfall, as the Doom Star ascended, seemed to be rushing upwards, eventually breaking through from the top. In the sunlight, the Doom Star emitted a peculiar glow.
"Oh! There's another sea above!"
Renetia held her goggles against her forehead and gazed at the azure sea ahead, her voice filled with excitement.
The Doom Star emerged from the waterfall, smoothly entering the upper sea. However, before they could even move forward, the ship began to drift uncontrollably towards the side.
In front of them, there was a massive vortex, deeper and more profound than the one Sage had created by manipulating the heavens.
The intensity of the vortex caused Renetia's face to flush, and the electricity in her hands almost covered her entire arms. Yet, the Doom Star's speed towards the vortex did not diminish in the slightest.
This suction force was beyond the control of her abilities.
The power of nature was indeed formidable.
"Sage, you can't handle this!" Renetia shouted.
Sage glanced at the vortex, a smirk playing on his lips. "This thing..."
Whoosh!
Sage's figure flickered, and he leaped into the air, moving towards the direction of the ship's displacement. With a kick, he struck the ship's body.
Boom!
A shockwave rippled out from where his foot met the ship, creating a massive impact. The Doom Star broke free from the sea's surface, flying out of the vortex's reach and landing steadily on the water ahead.
Sage's kick created a trail of smoke circles, and with a few bounces, he returned to the deck. He spread his arms wide, his gaze fixed on the barely visible line of land in the distance, and above it, a tiny black dot.
"Quite a spectacle," Sage mused.
A red glint flashed in Sage's eyes, and he grinned, extending a hand to point at the black dot. "As soon as I arrived, I spotted the person I want to kill!"
...
Ghost Island.
Or, to be precise, the floating Ghost Island.
"Ororororo!"
Boom!
As Kaido roared with laughter, he swung his iron club, sending Kidd flying with a single blow. With a swift kick, he also knocked away Luffy, who had bounced towards him. Spinning the wolf-toothed iron club, he struck Law, who had seized the opportunity to rush in. But before Kaido could knock him away, Law's body was replaced by a stone.
"Room!"
Law used his ability to switch places with a stone behind him, returning to the rear and joining Luffy and Kidd, who had been knocked away.
"You brats!" Kaido exclaimed, planting his iron club on the ground. "How can you possibly stand against me with such meager strength?"
After the Straw Hat Crew entered Wano Country, Kaido was the first to strike, sending them to prison. There, they found Kidd, also imprisoned, and Law, wandering the streets. The three united, joining forces with Wano's rebel forces, and launched an attack on Kaido.
As for Kaido, he had taken advantage of the opportunity to slay Orochi, unifying the Wano samurai forces loyal to Orochi. He then levitated Ghost Island above the Flower Capital, Wano's capital, intending to forcefully rule the country. This marked the official start of the war against the already assembled rebel forces.
Now, the three captains of the pirate crews on the island challenged Kaido.
The battle was not going well for them.
However, for Kaido, the situation on the ground wasn't his primary concern. As long as he defeated these three, the rest would lose their fighting spirit.
The same was true in reverse.
But for him to lose, it would be difficult. He turned his attention to the Straw Hat in the center of the trio and spoke, "Lingling, that old hag, called me saying she wanted to take your life. I thought I'd come and kill her, but that brat Sage got to her first! It's infuriating, extremely infuriating! The old hag faced Sage, but I have to face all three of you?"
"Ororororo! You've learned Internal Destruction, and that's what gives you such confidence?" Kaido sneered at the three. "In that case, let me personally crush you!"
"No more talk! I will win!" Luffy took a deep breath, his body swelling as he swiftly transformed into Fourth Gear.
"I am the man who will become the Pirate King!"
"Pirate King? Do you understand the true meaning of those words? Ororororo!"
Kaido threw his head back and laughed, "Well then, let me see your aura!"
Huff!
Just as he finished speaking, his gaze suddenly sharpened, and he turned towards a specific direction in the air.
"You want to see his aura?"
A voice echoed through the gust of wind.
Boom, boom, boom!
In an instant, an afterimage transformed into a cyclone, sweeping towards the trio. As the three were blown away, the cyclone subsided, revealing a white-haired figure.
"Then let's see mine! Let's warm up properly."
The figure fixed his gaze on Kaido, a grin spreading across his face. "I've come for you, Kaido!"
(End of Chapter)
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