“Stanchion!”
Abo, the vice-stanchion of the Eight Treasures Marine Force, and other cadres watched in shock as Chinjao’s head flew off.
But then, they were filled with even greater horror and rage.
Kubras and the others were also terrified by the sudden turn of events.
However, before they could immediately scatter and prepare themselves, people continued to fall.
Each was a fatal blow.
Either their heads were severed or their hearts were pierced by sharp blades.
No matter how astonishing their defenses were, they were useless.
Within just a few breaths, all the pirate captains, including Vice-Stanchion Abo, were killed.
At this moment, two figures appeared before everyone.
But these two figures were merely fleeting glimpses.
No one saw their figures clearly, nor did anyone know their specific identities.
All they knew was that one person rose from behind a shadow and finished the man, then vanished.
Another person appeared out of nowhere, and then vanished into thin air.
Invisible and imperceptible, like ghosts, they instilled fear in all the remaining people.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The thirty-two warships brought by Momonga mercilessly unleashed their cannons, launching an attack on the stronghold of the Eight Treasures Marine Force.
Amidst the roaring of the cannons and the increasing number of casualties from the bombardment, the pirates, knowing the outcome was irreversible, fought back desperately.
They counterattacked with cannonballs, or boarded ships, drawing fire while retaliating with cannons.
Some even steered their pirate ships directly towards the warships, attempting to board and fight, hoping to break through the encirclement if possible.
But this outcome was clearly impossible.
As they boarded the ships and fought their way into the stronghold of the Eight Treasures Marine Force, the battle grew even more intense.
Nearly two hours later, almost all the pirates in the stronghold of the Eight Treasures Marine Force who resisted were slaughtered.
The remaining surrendering individuals, or the old, the young, women and children, were brought under control.
Different punishments awaited them.
Standing on the dilapidated stronghold of the Eight Treasures Marine Force, Momonga felt a mix of emotions.
From some of the pirates who had survived, he learned that two individuals had instantly annihilated Chinjao, who was of Admiral-level strength.
And the captains had been killed one after another, with no one knowing who those two people were, but it was certain that both were Devil Fruit users.
“How much more power does the Xuanwu Navy still have hidden?”
“Although the contact time is very short, the profound foundation it has displayed is already terrifying enough.”
Momonga could imagine that the two who had killed Chinjao with a single blow were likely close to Admiral-level strength, or even more powerful.
If these two continued to assassinate others in such a stealthy manner, he doubted anyone could survive.
In the distance.
The figures of Jing Ke and Dao Zhi appeared on the mountaintop, looking at the Eight Treasures Marine Force from afar with very calm expressions.
“We’re bullying the weak; this small number of people can’t even showcase our strength,” Dao Zhi yawned and then chuckled.
The instant kill of Chinjao was a stealth and assassination mission carried out by Dao Zhi using the Transparent-Transparent Fruit, taking Jing Ke along.
This sudden burst of killing intent was something Chinjao could not resist just by saying so.
This was because two Admiral-level powerhouses were attacking simultaneously.
“Let’s go; there are still many criminals we need to hunt,” Jing Ke said indifferently, and then his figure turned into a shadow, shuttling through various shadows.
Dao Zhi chuckled, and his entire body became transparent, leaving with extreme lightness.
The next day.
News and images of Momonga leading a fleet to destroy the Eight Treasures Marine Force Alliance spread rapidly across the sea.
This was the biggest gain for the Xuanwu Navy since advancing into the West Blue, and it directly deterred all the pirates in the West Blue.
Even pirate alliances, when faced with the firepower of the Xuanwu Navy, were ultimately destined to be defeated.
At the same time, this incident was specially reported and compared with Navy Headquarters.
Navy Headquarters was severely embarrassed.
Why could the Xuanwu Navy annihilate the Eight Treasures Marine Force with a single move, while Navy Headquarters had allowed them to survive for a hundred years?
There were various reasons for this, complex and inexplicable, but some people would not listen to explanations and would speak as they pleased.
Compared to the watchdog of the World Government, the Xuanwu Navy was undoubtedly more righteous and provided a greater sense of security.
Wherever the Xuanwu Navy passed, there were strict disciplines, and they tried their best to help the common people in the islands and towns.
They did not actively interfere with the local governments, and after witnessing the discipline of the Xuanwu Navy and its importance in maintaining order, local governments would seek cooperation, making the situation relatively peaceful.
As a result, an unprecedented period of peace emerged in the East Blue.
Without the harassment of pirates, without the wickedness of gangs, there were fewer cases of child trafficking, fewer instances of families being torn apart and lives ruined.
With the establishment of official logistics for the East Blue Navy, interactions between islands increased, and trade exchanges became more widespread.
One month later.
During this month, the entire West Blue was shrouded in a power known as ‘Ghosts,’ and almost all pirate forces were in a state of panic.
Over this month, ten pirate forces were quietly eliminated.
No one knew how they died; some pirate ships even drifted at sea. If they hadn’t been discovered and boarded, no one would have known that they were all dead, and they had died cleanly, with no trace of a struggle.
The only information that could be obtained came from the few survivors who were not completely wiped out, from the weak women and children.
They had simply fallen asleep and, upon waking, found that all the men, the pirates with combat ability, the pirate leaders, etc., had been killed.
While everyone was speculating, even guessing which mysterious force was responsible, Benedict held a press conference and took responsibility for the matter.
“The Xuanwu Navy is responsible for this incident!”
“All of this was done by an organization within the Xuanwu Navy named ‘Ghosts.’”
“The Xuanwu Navy will carry out justice to the end.”
“We would like to advise pirates and evil forces: justice may be late, but it will never be absent.”
“Furthermore, we also warmly welcome warriors who possess a sense of justice to join the Xuanwu Navy. For those who meet our requirements, we will provide systematic training and a complete, fair, and just promotion system.”
As Benedict’s press conference was held, news regarding the ‘Ghosts’ organization and the Xuanwu Navy’s major recruitment drive spread rapidly across the sea.
If the Xuanwu Navy wanted to conquer the Four Seas and conquer the Grand Line, they would need more strength and more talent.
Only then could they quickly integrate the territories they occupied.
However, to some, this became an opportunity to target the Xuanwu Navy.