Beside him, Carol suddenly recalled something:
"Admiral Kuzan's side, Hailuo Nuoke has also been defeated and fled, and now all four Emperors are holed up."
"What are the arrangements next?"
"Fleet Admiral."
Sakarski's calm voice sounded:
"Is it over..."
"Send the order."
"From Kuzan and Enel's command, withdraw one-third of the Vice Admirals and half of the fleet. If Red-Hair and Hailuo Nuoke organize an attack later with strong offensive force, they can withdraw their defenses."
"Transfer the withdrawn Vice Admirals and fleets to Garp and Borsalino respectively."
"Attack Whole Cake Island and Wano Country."
From Sakarski's promotion to Fleet Admiral and declaration of war to the present, his operations have been puzzling.
First, he formed a semi-circular defense circle relying on the Red Line.
Then, he continuously poured troops into the New World, fiercely attacking Charlotte Linlin and Kaido in the center of the semi-circular defense circle.
This time, it was like a sharp knife piercing the abdomen of their territory.
The defense island chain centered around Whole Cake Island had three out of five defense chains breached by the Navy, leaving only the last two, the ruined Whole Cake Island, and the five defense chains behind.
In Wano Country, three routes were launched with the intention of encirclement, but due to Kaido's interference, one fleet was annihilated.
With one route missing, the Navy was now confronting the pirates at the gap.
And with so many troops being drawn out and invested in the central battlefield again, the pressure on both sides was immense, yet no one dared to question it...
Similarly.
The pirates also did not dare to act rashly regarding Sakarski's actions.
There were never many troops on either side, as if Sakarski was openly telling them that this was a trap.
Hailuo Nuoke and Red-Hair, who had suffered great losses at Sakarski's hands multiple times, would not easily make a move without absolute certainty, and ultimately, reason prevailed.
But as Sakarski continued to draw more troops...
It was likely no one could stand it...
Up to this point in the war, no one could figure out what Sakarski was trying to do or the meaning behind it.
Many within the Navy racked their brains but couldn't understand why they were fighting this way; the sacrifices were too great...
If this continued, even if they won in the end, the Navy would not have many soldiers left.
But in fact...
Everyone in the world was limited by their narrow perspective, restricting their thinking.
They could only see the current battle situation and couldn't break free, thus unable to reason about Sakarski's actions from a global perspective.
If viewed from a God's-eye perspective.
Sakarski's objective had always been clear.
It was to make all the pirates in the New World move.
There were too many pirates in the New World, over a hundred thousand in total under the four Emperors.
If the four Emperors were eliminated, these pirates would scatter throughout the New World and be unable to gather. No one would be able to mobilize them.
There would never be another opportunity to eliminate so many pirates...
Before these hundreds of thousands of pirates were largely wiped out, Sakarski would not "ignite" the islands on the sides of the New World to force them into the center for a decisive battle...
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New World, Wano Country, Onigashima.
Kaido, wrapped in bandages all over his body, had one of his dragon horns broken, leaving only one somewhat comically. His subordinates were nervously bandaging Kaido's body.
However, this did not affect Kaido's drinking. He sat cross-legged on the ground in the great hall, raising a wine jar and drinking heartily.
*Dong—*
The sound of the wine jar hitting the ground echoed:
"Hoo—"
He let out a long sigh, a little drunk:
"We were really outplayed..."
"Tricked by that Sakarski..."
In the past, he relied on his physique and Devil Fruit abilities to crush others.
But this time...
When did the Navy produce such a person?
He had heard of Barritt's name before, but his reputation had always been modest. His famous victories were defeating Rayleigh and Jor'el Mihawk.
The rest were some rumors and news of his brutal actions, but compared to Sakarski's actions, they seemed like child's play.
Yet, no one could have imagined that this person, who had been promoted almost out of nowhere, possessed such absurd strength.
The ferocity was comparable to his own. If it weren't for that blind man controlling gravity, he wouldn't have stopped...
*Tatatata—*
The sound of combat boots echoed as King walked in.
He wore black armor that was somewhat disheveled, but he looked in good spirits:
"Brother Kaido."
Kaido turned to look at King:
"Mm."
"What is the situation of the battle?"
King replied:
"The losses were not too great, and the Navy's encirclement did not form."
"With the continuous reinforcement of subsequent troops, the Navy has retreated."
The Navy had attacked a Hundred Beasts Pirates stronghold, intending to cut off the rear and capture it by encircling it from three sides.
However, one of the Navy's routes was destroyed by Kaido, making it an impossible mission. Therefore, they proceeded to a frontal assault on the base, aiming to kill as many as they could.
King's injuries were sustained during the battle. It had to be said that while many of the Navy's Vice Admirals were of average strength, there were many of them...
And there were always a few who were powerful, like the Vice Admiral candidate Momousagi...
Kaido nodded and picked up another jar of wine to drink:
"What about that old hag?"
King's voice was somewhat serious:
"Big Mom suffered heavy losses."
"Whole Cake Island has been shattered, and the Poneglyph she possessed was also taken by the Navy."
"The Navy is now publicizing it to the entire world."
This was no longer just a slap in the face...
It was an utter humiliation. Given Charlotte Linlin's prideful nature, she must be furious right now...
*Dong—*
The wine jar hit the ground, and Kaido's laughter rang out:
"Boro-ro-ro-ro!"
"That old hag has a day like this too."
"It's too interesting."
"Where is the Den Den Mushi?"
Kaido's mouth curved into a sneer:
"I want to have a good chat with that old hag..."
"Don't let Sakarski's actions kill you..."
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New World, Whole Cake Island.
*Rumble—*
Charlotte Linlin's furious Conqueror's Haki swept out, and the heavens and earth changed color:
"Kaido!!!"
A murderous roar spread across the island.
Charlotte Linlin glared at the Den Den Mushi in her hand:
"Do you want to die!!!"
"You don't get to mock me!"
The Den Den Mushi's face wore a wicked smile, and Kaido's voice came through:
"Boro-ro-ro-ro."
"Just concerned about you, no need to get so worked up."
"Let's cooperate."