Chapter 872: Chapter 531: Ghost Island Operation
Whether dragons are fish, let’s set that aside for now, Sage can’t seem to catch any fish.
"Is it the season? Or is it because they’re freshwater fish, so they quickly escaped from the sea water?"
Sage rubbed his chin, with an expression as serious as a scientist conducting research.
"We’ve arrived."
Lily spoke up, and everyone on the ship turned to look forward.
It was a massive mountain, with a gorge in the center, where a raging waterfall cascaded down. The speed of the flow was so fast it seemed like anything that came near would be washed away into the ocean depths.
"Above the waterfall is Wano Country," Lily said.
Below, there were rock-like pillars and a fast current, while the waterfall was exceptionally powerful, making it impossible for any ship to approach.
Although not convenient for transportation, for pirates, it’s not convenience they seek but concealment, and with the added difficulty in attacking, it’s an ideal location for pirates.
"There must be other hidden passages nearby, should we circle around?"
Hawkins took out his Tarot Cards.
Such a waterfall is clearly not for ordinary ships to ascend; even the Four Emperors couldn’t just sail their fleets straight up. There are surely hidden passages around here.
By divining at different locations repeatedly, we can definitely find the spot with the highest chance.
"No need for such hassle... Renedia."
As Sage saw the waterfall, he straightforwardly tossed his fishing rod aside and turned to Renedia, "Use power to go up."
"As long as there’s water, even with the reverse flow above, it’s no problem. Leave it to me!"
Renedia made an ’OK’ gesture and placed her fingers lightly on the deck.
Seeing this, Lily drew her White Thunder and pointed upwards, shouting, "Bring the ship closer!"
The black giant ship, under command, boldly rushed into the waterfall.
Buzz.
Meanwhile, electric sparks flickered between Renedia’s fingers, which she firmly pressed onto the deck.
"Power Braking!!"
The electric sparks instantly spread, coursing through the entire ship. As it accelerated fiercely, breaching the waves ahead, it touched the waterfall, and as soon as contact was made, the bow of the Death Star lifted, as if the waterfall itself had buoyancy, pushing the entire ship up rapidly, riding the waterfall straight upwards.
The force of the waterfall also has directional power; controlling that power is the key, along with the unique properties of the Death Star, allowing it to sail vertically up the waterfall just fine!
Even the lowest-ranking crew members aboard are elite, chosen from Delta’s martial arts tournament. Even with the ship vertical, they can find leverage and keep themselves from falling off.
While some haven’t experienced the harsh weather encountered during Sage’s expeditions, their exceptional skills honed from ocean adventures enable them to adapt to these sudden extraordinary maneuvers.
Cascading downwards, the waterfall was breached at the very summit in the Death Star’s ascent, and in the sunlight, the Death Star emitted a peculiar glow.
"Oh, there’s more sea up there!"
Renedia held her goggles on her forehead, gazing at the blue ocean ahead with excitement.
The Death Star flipped over the waterfall, seamlessly entering the sea above, but before it proceeded, the ship uncontrollably veered sideways.
Before them was a colossal whirlpool, deeper than when Sage invoked celestial phenomena.
The intensity of this whirlpool...
Renedia’s face flushed, her arms nearly enveloped in electric sparks, yet the speed at which the Death Star was drawn toward the whirlpool did not slow at all.
The draw was too strong for her powers.
The natural force is also mighty enough.
"Sage, I can’t do it!" Renedia shouted.
Sage glanced at the whirlpool, his lips curling into a smile, "This kind of thing..."
Whoosh!
In a flash, he jumped into the air towards the direction the ship was heading and kicked the vessel.
Bam!
A shock wave exploded between his toes and the ship’s body, sending a huge surge that forced the Death Star away from the sea’s surface, flying out of the whirlpool’s range, landing steadily on the water ahead.
Smoke ring drifted below Sage’s footsteps, with a few jumps, he returned to the deck, opening his arms, eyes fixed on the barely visible line of land, and on it, a tiny black dot.
"Quite lively..."
A red dot flickered in Sage’s eyes, grinning wildly, pointing at the black dot, "Just arrived, and spotted the target to kill!"
...
Ghost Island.
Should say, floating Ghost Island.
"Oro ro ro ro ro!"
Bam!
With Kaido’s hearty laugh, he swung his iron club, knocking away the attacking Kid, then kicked the lunging Luffy away. The Kanabo Hassaikai in his hand spun back sideways, striking the charging Law, only for his body to be replaced by a rock.
"Room!"
Using his ability, Law swaps himself with a boulder, landing at the back, standing with the thrown Luffy and Kid.
"You brats!"
Kaido jabbed the iron club into the ground, laughing, "With that level, how could you possibly defeat me?"
After the Straw Hat Gang entered Wano Country, they were first knocked into prison by Kaido’s club, then found Kid imprisoned as well, along with Law who was sneaking around the streets. The three of them converged, allied with Wano Country’s rebel forces, and launched an attack on Kaido.
As for the latter...
Seizing this opportunity to slaughter Orochi, he united the samurai forces loyal to Orochi in Wano Country, levitating Ghost Island above Wano Country’s capital, Flower Capital, aiming to forcibly rule Wano Country, officially igniting the war with the gathered rebel forces.
The three on the island, as captains of their pirate crews, also challenged Kaido.
The battle situation...
Is somewhat unfavorable.
But for Kaido, the battles below are not very important; as long as he eliminates these three above, those beneath will naturally lose their fighting spirit.
Conversely.
But wanting him to lose is quite difficult...
He looked at Luffy in the center of three, saying, "That old hag Linlin called me saying she wants to come take your life. I thought, if she comes, I’ll kill her, but that brat Sage took care of her earlier! I’m not pleased, not pleased at all! The old hag faced Sage, while I face you three?
"Oro ro ro ro ro! Having learned Internal Destruction, makes you so confident?"
Kaido sneered at the three, "In that case, let me personally crush you!"
"No more nonsense! I will win for sure!"
Luffy took a deep breath, his body inflating rapidly, transforming into Fourth Gear.
"I’m the man destined to become the Pirate King!"
"Pirate King? Do you know what that means? Oro ro ro ro ro!"
Kaido laughed heartily, "Very well, let me see your spirit!"
Phew!
He suddenly stiffened, turning his gaze to a spot in the sky.
"You want to see his spirit?"
Amidst the strong winds, a voice echoed.
Bam bam bam!
In an instant, a flash turned into a whirlwind, colliding with the three, knocking them away with the whirlwind, leaving behind a white-haired figure.
"Why not take a look at mine? Let’s have a proper warm-up..."
That person eyed Kaido, grinning, "I’ve come for you, Kaido!"
