Chapter 15: The Hidden Thunder Is Unsheathed And Kills Snag Instantly

Yorick felt a chill run down his spine.

The situation was clear: even if they tried to flee now, they wouldn't escape their opponents. Their only option was to launch a preemptive artillery attack!

Gritting his teeth, he grabbed the communicator and shouted at the top of his lungs:

"Everyone, stop moving! Stop moving!"

"The fleet, fan out! Prepare to fire and sink them!"

"Hurry up, hurry up!"

In no time, the five warships came to a halt and began to pivot. The cannon muzzles on the ships aimed into the distance as cannons were wheeled onto the deck one by one.

Seeing this, Yorick regained some confidence.

"Our Blood Sail Pirates' cannons were bought from the black market at great expense. They have impressive range and power."

"Plus, our gunners are elite. They can easily handle shooting at this distance."

"You want to surround us and annihilate us? Be prepared to sink first, BIGMOM Pirates!"

"Fire!"

With the order given, two hundred cannons fired simultaneously.

The five pirate ships erupted in a dazzling display of firepower. The powerful recoil even caused the hulls to tilt slightly.

The deafening roar of the cannons filled the air as countless dark cannonballs arced through the sky, striking their targets from an incredible distance.

Boom boom boom!

Violent explosions echoed as many cannonballs splashed into the sea, but under the barrage, one of the enemy warships was shattered into fragments.

The BIGMOM Pirates lived up to their fearsome reputation. After a brief moment of confusion, they launched a fierce counterattack.

Soul-infused Homitz shells were fired into the air. These shells, endowed with autonomous consciousness, locked onto and tracked their targets with precision.

Even though the BIGMOM Pirates' ships were moving at high speed, the shells were fired at such velocity that they accurately intercepted the incoming barrage.

Boo hoo hoo—

Boom boom!

Boom boom!

The air was thick with gunpowder smoke and flames shooting into the sky. In moments, the Blood Sail Pirates, who had initiated the artillery attack, found themselves overwhelmed by the enemy's counterfire!

Had it not been for the timely intervention of several cadres who leaped into the air to intercept, their five ships would have suffered devastating losses.

If this continued, they might not even need to be surrounded. The ongoing shelling alone could sink their fleet.

"Are you kidding me? Such incredible accuracy at this speed. Are these people monsters?"

"This is the strength of the BIGMOM Pirates…"

The immense disparity left the gunners stunned and disheartened. They paused, staring in disbelief.

Carlos sighed. He was considering whether to use Moonwalk and engage the enemy directly when the enemy suddenly ceased their bombardment.

The leading enemy ship detached from the fleet and sped towards them at incredible speed.

Five hundred meters,

Two hundred meters,

One hundred meters,

…

The distance rapidly closed, allowing them to clearly see the enemy ship's deck.

At the bow of the ship stood a tall man clad in armor. Behind him, the pirates wore cruel smiles, each holding a firecracker and pulling the triggers.

Bang bang bang!

Countless hot bullets rained down, riddling the ship's wall with holes and sending sawdust flying.

"Here already? So fast!"

"Damn it, are we just going to be overwhelmed and beaten?"

"What else can we do? The man leading them is Snag. He's a big pirate with a bounty of 600 million beri!"

…

Under the relentless firepower, everyone was forced into cover, trembling behind obstacles. As the enemy ships drew closer, several cadres could barely suppress their fear.

The reputation of the captain with a bounty of 500 million beri was already terrifying enough.

And now, Snag, with a bounty of 600 million, was a formidable opponent.

The courage to fight seemed to drain away.

On the deck, only Carlos stood tall at the ship's bow. His right hand rested on the scabbard at his waist, a glimmer of fighting spirit shining in his eyes.

…

"Lord Snag, why did you order the bombardment to stop?" a subordinate asked, puzzled.

"Mom's order is to capture that guy alive. If we blow up the ship, we'll waste time salvaging him from the bottom of the sea."

"Then let's close in and engage in hand-to-hand combat."

The subordinate continued, "Lord Snag, according to intelligence, this man named Garros is very powerful. Please be cautious!"

"Humph, just what I wanted!"

Snag nodded slightly. To defeat Daifuku and match Bista in strength was impressive. He did not underestimate his opponent.

A lion must use all its strength to fight a rabbit, let alone such a strong foe.

Among the Four Dessert Stars, Snag ranked last—his strength, bounty, and prestige all falling short of his peers.

Although engaging in close combat posed some risk, it also presented a chance to prove himself and gain merit.

With Smoothie and many of his men nearby, Snag could no longer contain his excitement, a fierce determination gleaming in his eyes.

Swish—

He drew his massive long knife, leaped high, and slashed downward with the force of a mountain!

"Well done!"

Carlos's eyes narrowed as he exerted pressure on his feet.

At that moment, the immense energy within him erupted like a volcano!

Boom!

A thunderous roar filled the air.

The deck beneath Carlos cracked layer by layer, with splinters flying everywhere. The massive ship itself began to tilt dangerously, almost capsizing.

With the tremendous recoil,

Carlos shot into the air like a cannonball!

Clang—

In mid-air, his hidden thunder was unsheathed!

Surrounded by Armament Haki, his body turned jet black, radiating waves of terrifying power.

The sight alone was blinding.

This strike, accompanied by a piercing scream, carried the momentum to cleave through anything!

It hurtled toward the target with unstoppable force.

Snag's expression shifted drastically. Before he could react, he was overwhelmed by an immense, crushing force.

The pain was tidal, tearing apart his senses.

This strike… almost split him in half!

Snag's vision darkened. Breathless, he crashed heavily onto the deck of the pirate ship below, creating a massive crater.

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