One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 129 Shifting the Blame East

"Boss Quinn, things seem to be going badly." His subordinate was somewhat flustered.

The power of nature is extremely strong; otherwise, there wouldn't be the claim that Logia-type Devil Fruits are the strongest Devil Fruits.

"That guy actually uses sword energy to control water."

Quinn also sensed something was wrong.

Devil Fruit users are indeed powerful, but the best place for them to fight is definitely on land, not the sea.

Because on the ocean, the boat beneath your feet is the only place to stay.

This guy doesn't seem to have any intention of fighting him head-on; instead, he plans to destroy his ship.

"Hold on tight to the hull immediately, and the helmsman should take control of the ship and leave this area."

After saying this, Quinn immediately transformed into his Brachiosaurus form, using his massive tail to slap the surface of the sea, creating waves to counter the approaching waves.

However, it only serves a minor purpose, better than nothing.

They will have a hard time protecting their ship here.

The power of this water was enough to injure them.

Finally, the waves swallowed the Brachiosaurus, damaged the ship's keel beyond repair, and almost all the pirates sank into the water.

"Wow, Lieutenant Roman, the power of that sword strike you just delivered..." The navy personnel who accompanied Roman were all dumbfounded.

You need to know who Queen is. He's the third-in-command of the Beasts Pirates, possessing immense strength and being a demon expert in bio-weapons. Yet, after only two or three rounds of fighting, he was defeated by Lieutenant Roman.

But before everyone could rejoice, Roman brought bad news: "Hold on tight, or you'll get swept up in the waves."

Before anyone else could understand what was happening, they witnessed a terrifying scene: waves crashing towards them.

"Hurry up, everyone."

The power of nature is not easy to control, especially deep in the heart of the ocean. If Roman wanted to defeat others in this way, he would naturally have to feel the power of nature's feedback.

Once the sword energy is unleashed, it is no longer within her control.

Although her control over water with sword energy was already quite sophisticated, it was simply not enough in the ever-changing new world's ocean center.

After the sword energy enters the water, the first wave will be a headache for the enemy, but the chain reaction that follows—the second tsunami—will be borne by Roman.

Perhaps this problem won't occur once she's more adept at controlling the ship, but for now, she can only cling to the mast in a sorry state and instruct the others not to be swept away by the waves.

The tide swept over the small warship, soaking everyone on board.

Fortunately, the gas mask I was wearing worked, preventing me from feeling dizzy immediately.

Roman even had time to think about what to do next.

Queen is definitely not dead. Even if he is injured, Zoan-type Devil Fruit users are tough and resilient, and he will recover in no time. Although he was knocked into the sea, it is impossible for all the crew members to be Devil Fruit users. Most of the guys who are good at swimming have probably already pulled Queen out.

As Roman expected, after surviving the tidal wave of backlash, he saw several of his men had pulled Quinn out of the water and were leaning him against the still-floating planks.

Although he didn't know Quinn's specific situation, looking at the blood-covered faces of his subordinates around him, Roman already understood that the power of her move just now was not weak.

She still can't kill Quinn.

Quinn is no pushover; Roman's current advantage is merely due to his naval superiority over Quinn's fighting, defensive, and offensive capabilities. To truly defeat Quinn, a war of attrition is necessary.

A life-or-death battle filled with violence and bloodshed.

If that were the case, I would definitely lose.

Quinn's combat experience is probably more than 13 years.

It's best to stop while you're ahead; you still need to use his mouth to promote Mihawk.

Whether it's true or not, Mihawk might be in some trouble. He's not the world's greatest swordsman anymore. If he really angers Kaido and is considered an enemy by the Beasts Pirates, he'll be in for a rough time.

It's certainly satisfying to shift the blame elsewhere.

"it hurts."

"I almost couldn't breathe."

"I thought I was going to die in the waves."

Roman turned around at her muttering. Although her injuries weren't serious, she did feel bad for the navy who had adventured with her.

To minimize losses, taking down Quinn is key; otherwise, the Marines will suffer heavy losses once his chemical weapons are deployed.

That's why she boarded a small warship known for its speed in an attempt to directly attack the Wanlong.

However, even the smallest warship cannot be operated by her alone, so she needs help.

The marines at G5 Fortress immediately displayed their high level of skill; at Roman's mere command, countless men responded.

No one cared whether Quinn was in danger, nor did they know Roman's plans; they were only willing to give their all, even in the face of the terrifying Quinn.

However, somewhat embarrassingly, it wasn't Quinn who injured them, but Roman who attacked indiscriminately.

The terror of water pressure lies in the internal damage it causes.

Fortunately, they could still seem to cry out in pain. It seems the soldiers will need a full check-up later, if they survive the battle.

Quinn has been temporarily sealed off, but that doesn't mean the battle is over.

Roman glanced at the battle between the pirate ships and warships in the distance and understood the situation.

It seems that many of the Beasts Pirates' main fighters have been deployed.

While it's not about being able to take on a hundred enemies, being able to fight ten enemies at once is a basic quality.

If you want to end this battle as soon as possible, you'll have to bleed yourself.

Especially the fortress.

The military supplies in the fortress must not be plundered.

Losing money, supplies, and soldiers would be a fatal blow to any base, especially a base like G5 Fortress that frequently "deales" with pirates. If something unexpected happens, the Navy's already limited power in the New World will be further disintegrated.

"Lieutenant, what's next?" The marine, recovering from the pain, still remembered his duty and awaited Roman's next instructions.

To be honest, they were very touched, after all, Roman was just a civilian staff member accompanying the warlord, but he was willing to take risks with them.

If even the military governor only had the obligation to observe the battle, then his entourage had even less of an obligation to do so.

"Are you guys mentally prepared? We're going to the toughest place to fight now."

"We joined the Navy for this day. Most of our comrades will die in battles with pirates, and we should be no exception. Besides, we are Vice Admiral Sakazuki's personal guards, so we should not be cowardly at this time." The leading Navy officer said with a serious and solemn expression.

They really have guts. To be honest, they were indeed soldiers he trained.

"In that case, let's get straight to it without further ado."

"I will obey your orders."