One Piece: New Order

Chapter 352 352: Sakazuki vs The Red Hair Pirates

New World, Hessena Island.

One of Knox's strongholds, located at the center of the Steam Pirates' territory, it was also one of Aramaki's main targets. Since beginning the operation to cut off enemy routes, several islands had already been taken.

On a warship not far from the island, Aramaki looked the order in his hand and smiled, his expression filled with undisguised excitement.

"Wonderful. No survivors~ This suits my taste perfectly. As expected of Mr. Sakazuki. Such absolute justice… it's truly admirable."

His tone was light, almost casual, yet the content of his words sent a chill through those who heard them.

He folded the order neatly and slipped it into his coat. Simultaneously, his Devil Fruit ability activated. A large, vibrant flower bloomed from his back, its stem rising high above his head before lifting his entire body into the air.

As he ascended, he glanced down at the officer below. "Speed things up and prepare to take the island. I'll go have some fun first… Rahahahaha!"

The officer stared in shock as Aramaki flew away from the fleet.

"Admiral Aramaki!!!"

But he ignored the call behind him and flew straight toward the island.

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Along the island's shore, behind countless large rocks, pirates were packed tightly together, preparing for a full battle against the Marines.

They had already discussed how to deal with the incoming forces, but no real solution had been found.

Against an admiral-level opponent, no one could stand against them except Knox, who was far away on the front lines. All they could do was stall for time.

After all, from Whole Cake Island, an admiral-level force had been split off. With Big Mom holding back Garp, the higher-ranking officers of her pirate crew were far stronger than the Marines' vice admirals. The Marines' overall offensive would eventually fall into a disadvantage.

As long as they could hold out, the Marines would be forced to retreat…

But would Aramaki give them that chance?

As the green figure drew closer, the pirates on the shore could no longer hold back. They burst out from cover and launched their attack.

A storm of bullets and cannon fire poured toward him. To deal with him specifically, they even fired a large number of incendiary shells.

Countless bullets struck Aramaki's body and exploded, and from the blasts, green seeds scattered into the sea and onto the island below. Then they began to swell rapidly, forming a visible green tide that surged toward the shore.

It looked as if it would swallow everything in its path…

Pshk!

Pshk!

The sharp, sickening sound of vines piercing flesh echoed nonstop.

These were no ordinary vines. They were like thorns from hell.

Countless pirates watched in horror as soft-looking vines extended from the green tide and pierced straight through their bodies. Then, like bloodthirsty demons, they drained them. Their bodies shriveled at a visible speed, and their consciousness began to fade.

The most terrifying part was that they did not die immediately. Just enough life was left before the vines pulled out…

What remained was despair. In that near-death state, they could still clearly sense everything around them, feel their life slipping away little by little, and experience that helpless, creeping fear.

* * *

Inside the pirates' temporary command post.

Tap. Tap.

Aramaki slowly landed, and flowers began to bloom across the ground.

Looking at the several powerful pirates bound tightly by vines, he spoke in a low voice, "Could you stop resisting, pirates?"

He raised his hand, and vines shot out from his fingertips, instantly piercing the pirates inside the room. As they tightened, the bodies were dragged in front of him, and a feral smile appeared at the corner of his lips.

"Now then, can you tell me about the situation on the nearby islands? This is quite a rare opportunity…"

There was no training faster than absorbing life directly. Aramaki usually restrained himself. After all, if he truly acted without limits and drained people island by island, he would not have lived to this day.

But now, he was carrying out justice.

And harvesting.

So much nourishment… it was enough to make one drool.

Watching the pirates who seemed frozen in fear, he gave a soft smile and slowly turned around.

Rip!

The suspended bodies were torn apart violently. Blood and severed limbs splattered across the ground.

"Well… forget it. It's not that important anyway."

As he stepped out of the room, all the vegetation on the island erupted. From a distance, the entire island looked as if it had come alive… and moving…

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New World, Rice Island.

The island that had been crowded just yesterday now felt quiet. All the pirates had been sent out to attack Marine bases. Only the core members of the Red Hair Pirates and a few personnel maintaining the island remained.

At the harbor, the group looked somewhat bored.

Yasopp stood atop the ship, holding a telescope in one hand as he scanned the surroundings.

With so many islands taken in such a short time, there was no way the Marines would let it go. That was why they did not bother hiding. They simply waited.

Whoever came, a fight was inevitable.

Suddenly, Yasopp stiffened.

At the same time, Beckman and Shanks lifted their heads toward the distant sky.

Yasopp swallowed, his weapon instantly coated with Haki. "So he's coming in person…"

Beckman's expression turned serious. "Now that's an unexpected surprise. The Fleet Admiral himself…"

They had expected a combination of Bullet and Enel. Instead, they got a trump card.

Shanks gripped the hilt of his sword with his right hand. "Sakazuki…"

At the harbor, everyone spread out, standing on guard.

High above, a blazing crimson meteor streaked across the sky, trailing thick black smoke behind it as it descended steadily toward the island.

Shanks stared at it. "Quite relaxed, aren't you."

His aura erupted. He drew Gryphon behind him, and red lightning crackled along the blade. Locking his gaze on the incoming meteor, he felt the scorching heat already pressing against his face.

A flash of red light crossed his eyes. He swung Gryphon in a wide arc, striking toward the falling meteor right before him.

Crack!

The sound of impact exploded like thunder across the sky, instantly spreading through the heavens as the sea below churned violently.

At the point of collision, Sakazuki's right foot pressed firmly against the incoming blade.

The Justice coat behind him billowed as he said coldly, "Remnants of the pirate Roger's crew."

Crimson and dark red forces clashed, their overwhelming Conqueror's Haki tearing through everything around them.

Blinding white light erupted.

BOOM!!!!!

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