Chapter 47: Chapter 47: The Last Moment
As the battle raged on, the situation at Dock 36 grew increasingly dire for the Marines. Despite their relentless efforts and the influx of reinforcements, the elite officers of Navy Headquarters struggled against the fierce resistance of Gangplank's pirates.
The coating of Gangplank's pirate ships progressed rapidly, thanks to the determined work of the shipwrights.
The pirates, bolstered by their captain's resolve and their own unwavering loyalty, formed a formidable defense line.
Their combined efforts were making it increasingly difficult for the Marines to breach their defenses.
The Marine ambush troops, who were supposed to hold the pirates back until their reinforcements arrived, found themselves in a desperate struggle.
The fighting was intense, with each side pushing hard to gain the upper hand.
Gragas, the barrel-chested powerhouse, was locked in a brutal fight with Vice Admiral Huoshaoshan.
Despite the Vice Admiral's resilience and extensive battle experience, Gragas's unyielding vitality and explosive attacks had inflicted severe damage.
Huoshaoshan, who was gasping for breath and suffering from internal injuries, continued to battle with grim determination.
His katana, now stained and battered, was a testament to the relentless clash between him and Gragas.
On the other side, Vice Admiral Stierres was facing a critical disadvantage against the Blood Harbor Ghost Pike.
Pike's formidable combat skills and rapidly increasing power had pushed Stierres to his limits. Despite his best efforts, the Vice Admiral was being overwhelmed by Pike's relentless assault.
Stierres, once a symbol of Marine strength, struggled to keep up with Pike's aggression. The difference in their combat potential became increasingly apparent as Pike's strikes forced Stierres into a defensive position.
The battle was not just a test of physical prowess but also of endurance and strategy.
The tide of battle was shifting, and the Marines were facing a harsh reality.
The coordination between the Marine forces and their ability to manage the simultaneous attacks was faltering.
Despite their superior numbers and the incoming reinforcements, the Marines struggled to gain a decisive advantage.
As the chaos continued, the Gangplank pirates fought with a fierce determination that matched the intensity of the battle.
Each pirate, from the lowest deckhand to the highest officer, was driven by a singular goal: to protect their ships and their captain and to reach the New World.
The situation was critical, and the outcome of the battle hinged on the ability of both sides to adapt and overcome the challenges they faced.
For Gangplank and his crew, every moment counted as they fought not only for survival but for the chance to achieve their dreams of becoming the Pirate King.
The battle on the Sabaody Archipelago continued to escalate with intensity.
Gangplank's pirate crew fought fiercely, driven by their captain's unwavering resolve and their own dreams of the New World.
The Marines, though skilled and numerous, struggled to gain the upper hand against such a determined foe.
The duel between Aokiji and Gangplank was a clash of titans.
Gangplank's scimitar, imbued with strange fire, collided with Aokiji's ice sword, sending shockwaves that reverberated across the battlefield.
The sheer force of their combat created a dramatic contrast of fire and ice, turning the scene into a breathtaking yet perilous spectacle.
Aokiji's ice spread quickly, aiming to freeze and immobilize Gangplank.
The fire from Gangplank's scimitar fought back, creating a fierce battle of elements. Despite the deadly forces at play, Gangplank's confidence remained high.
His level 15 combat power, bolstered by his Outlaw Armor, gave him an edge, and he was determined to outlast Aokiji if necessary.
In the distance, the chaotic battle had taken its toll on Vice Admiral Stierres and Huoshaoshan.
Stierres lay injured, his once formidable presence now weakened by Pike's relentless assault.
Huoshaoshan, struggling to hold his ground, faced serious wounds from Pike's bone-piercing attacks.
The situation for the Marine forces was dire.
Gangplank's taunts and his evident resilience only served to heighten the tension.
His confidence was not without merit—his Outlaw Armor provided him with regeneration and sustained vitality, countering Aokiji's freezing attacks effectively.
As Gangplank continued to fight, he sensed that the Marine ambush fleet, expected to arrive soon, had yet to make an appearance.
Aokiji, with his ice powers, was being pushed to his limits. His normally impenetrable defenses were compromised by Gangplank's fierce attacks and the strange fire.
The fight was not just physical but also psychological, as Aokiji struggled to maintain his composure against an opponent who was both formidable and unpredictable.
The time ticked away. Gangplank's men, while fiercely loyal and skilled, were fighting a battle on multiple fronts.
The shipwrights worked frantically to complete the coating of the pirate ships, their efforts critical to the pirates' escape.
The battle was a race against time—Gangplank needed to hold out long enough to complete their preparations and escape to the New World.
As the minutes passed, it became clear that the outcome of this clash would hinge on the remaining time and the arrival of the Marine ambush fleet.
Gangplank's determination and the strength of his crew clashed with the formidable power of Aokiji and his Marines.
The fate of the pirate fleet and their future in the New World lay in the balance, determined by the outcome of this fierce confrontation.
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