CH 15: instant kill snack

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Yorick felt a chill spreading through his entire body. The current situation couldn't have been clearer. Even if you flee now, you won't be able to shake off your opponent. The only course of action left is to take the initiative and launch an artillery attack.

With clenched teeth, he grasped the communicator tightly and bellowed at the top of his lungs:

"Everyone halt! Cease all movement!"

"Spread out the fleet! Prepare to fire and sink them!"

"Hurry, hurry!"

It didn't take long before the five warships halted and began to turn around. The cannon muzzles protruding from the ship's numerous black orifices were aimed into the distance. One by one, cannons were positioned on the deck by the pirate crew.

Witnessing this scene, Yorick seemed to recapture some confidence.

"The cannons used by our Blood Sail Pirates were all acquired from the black market at a high price. Their range and power are truly remarkable."

"These gunners are all elite, and hitting targets at this distance is a walk in the park for them."

"Thinking of surrounding and annihilating us? Be prepared to sink into the depths of the sea first, BIGMOM Pirates!"

"Fire!"

The order was given. Two hundred cannons discharged simultaneously. The five pirate ships erupted into dazzling flames. The powerful recoil even caused the hull to tilt slightly, followed by a deafening explosion.

Numerous dark cannonballs traced beautiful arcs through the air, colliding with each other from a vast distance.

Boom boom boom!

Thunderous explosions resounded one after another. While a multitude of cannonballs scattered across the sea, producing countless splashes, the enemy warship immediately disintegrated into fragments in the blast.

The BIGMOM Pirates, not wasting a moment, swiftly retaliated.

Soul-infused Homitz shells blasted into the air. These shells possessed autonomous consciousness, auto-locking onto and tracking targets. Despite the BIGMOM Pirates' ships continuing at high speeds, these shells intercepted the incoming attack with astonishing accuracy.

Boom boom!

The air filled with gunpowder smoke as flames reached toward the sky. In an instant, the initial attackers, the Blood Sail Pirates, found themselves not defeating the opponent swiftly but rather being overwhelmed by the return fire.

If it weren't for several key members leaping to intercept the attack in time, the Blood Sail Pirates would have incurred heavy casualties. If this persisted, the enemy wouldn't even need to encircle them; the bombardment alone could sink their five ships.

"How can they maintain such precision at such a high sailing speed? Are these individuals all monsters?"

"This is the might of the BIGMOM Pirates..."

The substantial gap between the two sides made it hard for the gunners to accept, leaving them dumbfounded.

Carlos let out a sigh, contemplating whether to utilize Moonwalk to confront the enemy directly. Just then, the continuous bombardment suddenly ceased.

The lead enemy ship broke away from the fleet, swiftly advancing towards them.

Five hundred meters, two hundred meters, one hundred meters...

As the distance diminished, they could discern the rival ship's deck clearly.

On the bow, a towering figure clad in armor stood, while behind him, the pirates wore menacing grins, firing countless hot bullets.

Bang bang bang!

The ship's walls were left riddled with holes and sawdust filled the air after just one bout of shots.

"So soon you've arrived!"

"Can we only endure being overpowered and pummeled?"

"What more can we do? The individual leading them is snack. This man's a notorious pirate with a bounty of 600 million beli!"

Facing the overwhelming firepower, the crew could only take cover behind obstacles, trembling.

As the enemy ships drew nearer, several key members found their courage waning.

The ominous reputation and bounties of the captain and the shadow of a famous pirate had them cowering in fear.

In all the chaos, only Carlos remained defiant and resolute at the prow of the ship. Unconsciously, his right hand rested on the scabbard at his waist, a barely perceptible determination flickering in his eyes.

...

"Lord snack, why did you halt the bombardment?"

Asked one of his subordinates perplexed.

"We were ordered by Mom to capture that man alive. I've heard he possesses Zoan abilities. If the ship is destroyed, we'd waste time salvaging him from the depths of the sea."

"Let's charge in for hand-to-hand combat."

Suggested another crew member gravely.

"Lord snack, intel indicates this Garros is formidable. Please exercise caution!"

"Hmph, that's exactly what I want!"

Snack nodded. To defeat Daifuku and go head to head with Bista, the opponent was no pushover. He regarded the other with utmost seriousness. Knowing a lion must muster all its strength, especially against a formidable adversary.

Of the four dessert stars, Snack held the lowest rank. Whether in strength, bounty, or renown, he lagged behind. While this engagement carried risks, it also offered a prime chance to prove his mettle and earn recognition.

Even without hostility, the imminent presence of Smoothie and his allied seafarers stirred Snack's resolve. Unable to contain himself any longer, a fervent zeal blazed in his eyes.

Swish—

He drew the towering long knife from behind him, leaping high and descending with the force of a mountain crashing down towards the foe!

"Well done!"

Carlos narrowed his eyes and exerted force, unleashing an eruption of boundless energy like a volcanic outburst.

Boom!

A resounding blast filled the air. The deck cracked beneath him, layer by layer, spewing wood chips in every direction. The massive main ship began to tilt dangerously, on the verge of capsizing under the intense pressure.

Amidst the titanic reaction force, Carlos bolted into the air like a projectile!

Clang—

In mid-air, the hidden thunder was unsheathed!

Enveloped in Armament Haki, he radiated an ominous black hue, exuding a terrifying power that sent chills down the spine.

This blade, with a piercing wail, possessed the might to cleave through anything!

It struck relentlessly forward!

Snack's expression shifted drastically. Before he could react, overwhelming force crashed down upon him.

A wave of searing agony rent his being as consciousness faded away.

This strike... nearly bifurcated him!

Darkness enveloped snack as he gasped his last breath and crashed heavily onto the deck, creating a sizable indentation.