(Vol 3) CHAPTER - 23 { Big Mom vs Whitebeard }

The charging time for the Plasma Cannons was 3 hours, so it couldn't be used for now.

And, the Whitebeard Pirates were now too close in the range making the Plasma Cannons not fit for firing.

The war between the two biggest pirate groups in the whole world, with another one as helping hand for one side, started.

"You! You will pay for killing my brothers!"

Marco in his full Phoenix form, covered with blue flames, charged at Lancelot.

But his claws, which were marked to pierce Lancelot's chest, were blocked by his sword.

"As if I'll let you do so!"

Lancelot increased his strength on his arms and legs to push Marco back.

Marco, using the same force from Lancelot, spun in the air as he brought his right leg down on Lancelot to kick.

*Bam*

Lancelot barely managed to stand on his both feets while absorbing the impact from Marco.

"Ahh!"

Lancelot slashed his sword at Marco, which the latter avoided and flew in the sky.

The fight between Marco and Lancelot was eye-catching, but when compared to Whitebeard and Big Mom, it was as if two kids were wrestling.

"Linlin! You dared to invade my territory! Have you already been fooled by the old Devil!"

Whitebeard swung his Naginata at Big Mom with more than half his full strength.

The reason was because of his old age, his body also grew weaker day by day.

Now, if he used all his strength, his body might not be able to withstand the power.

The case was very similar to the old Fleet Admiral Ryujin, and the past Akuma with the old body.

Each one of them were monsters, but because of their bodies, their strengths were limited.

"Just die quietly!"

Big Mom also swung, Napoleon at Whitebeard. Both the weapons clashed as sparks and thunder flashed out.

The sound wave and the impact couldn't be withstand by the ground as a huge crater formed below them.

Tens of pirates in the area of the impact were crushed into meat paste.

Obviously except Rocky and the few children of Big Mom. Their combat abilities were many times the elite and normal pirates.

"Come fight me!"

Also known as "Diamond Jozu", the 3rd division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, as one of the crew's most prominent members.

He shouted while dashing forward towards Rocky who was smoking his cigar out in the open.

"Don't regret coming alone."

Muttered Rocky as he clenched his right fist tightly, dark light burst out as it covered his whole arm.

"Haaa!"

Rocky turned sideways and then took a big step forward to swing his fist at Jozu.

Jozu was using his devil fruit ability which can help him turn into a diamond human, almost making him invincible, to attack Rocky.

*Boom*

The fist with advanced armament haki collided with the diamond head of Jozu, sending him straight to heaven.

Multiple cracks formed on Jozu's head, red blood splashed out on the ground.

Rocky had his knuckles cut open, the white bones inside were visible.

The outcome was as he expected. Rocky knew that the 3rd division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates was strong.

It looks like Rocky couldn't use his right fist temporarily in the fights.

As for Jozu, he laid on the ground completely knocked out cold.

Even his devil fruit had turned away. If medication was not provided in time, Jozu might die from blood loss.

"Stay put."

Rocky said to Jozu as he stepped over him and headed towards the fight between Whitebeard and Big Mom.

The plan is, finish either one of the two Emperors or both if there is a chance.

But, Big Mom had to be killed there itself because her territory was soon going to be taken over by the Devil's Pirates.

Karen was already waiting for the signal to launch an airstrike at Totto Land.

"Rocky! I will not let you interrupt the old man in his fight!"

Very soon, Rocky was surrounded by multiple Whitebeard pirates.

There were also three division commanders in them. Izou, 16th division commander; Namur, 8th division commander and Fossa, 15th division commander.

"We will end you here, Rocky!"

Izou saw how Jozu became after attacking Rocky, but it was also his fault to begin with.

Head on clash with one of the strongest pirates in the entire world, he got what he deserved.

But Jozu was his brother, he obviously couldn't see him in such a state.

"Attack!"

With Fossa's shout, all the pirates surrounding Rocky shoot their guns.

Yet, the three division commanders and all the pirates were left with shock.

Even though they knew something like this might happen but still. Not a single bullet could pass through the hard armament of Rocky.

"You all need bigger guns."

Rocky pulled out his revolver and shot at one of the three division commanders while they were lost in thoughts.

*Bang*

The bullet pierced the flesh and ripped one of the kidneys of Namur.

"Ahge!"

The scream of pain brought them back to reality. Namur was shot and another bullet was heading towards his head.

"Move!"

Izou used his sword to deflect the bullet, saving Namur from the face of death.

"Ahh!"

Fossa charged at Rocky and slammed his fist on his side. The punch was blocked by Rocky's elbow.

Dodging the many daggers and swords from the pirates, Rocky came back many meters away.

The cigar was also cut in half. Spitting it, Rocky threw his hat away and also took off his coat.

The few white hair mixed in the black hair, showed that even Rocky couldn't escape nature's law.

Rocky had crossed 50 years, and now he was in his late 50s. Unlike others, his body was still well and healthy to the extreme.

His muscles are still in their prime. No, Rocky was actually at his strongest now.

"Come on! Show me what you all can do!"

With the deadly eyes, Rocky rushed towards the group of pirates with a revolver in his left hand.

* * *

The war between the two of the biggest Emperors did cause panic in the nearby public.

Their fear was that the aftermath of the fight might affect them badly.

If Big Mom Pirates win the fight, their lives could be said to worsen.

They can only hope for the best, which was the news that a huge Navy fleet was on their way to Whitebeard's territory.

Anyone can guess their motive.

If the Navy can kill at least one of the two Emperors, it will be a huge victory.

And worth celebrating.

But if even the Navy loses, then it's better to leave the New World and settle down somewhere else.

Also, the news of Devil's Pirates making their move was now known.

Few days ago, in the newspaper it said that one of the Territories of the Devil's Pirates was freed by a rookie pirate group.

And the direction where the Devil's Pirates were heading was also towards the first half of Grand Line, Paradise.

The sea now, has become too much noisy and chaotic.