Chapter 255

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For Doflamingo, who had been preparing for a year, all the preparatory work was already completed.

Now, all that was left to do was wait for the right moment and win this battle!

This was critical!

If he couldn't defeat the guardians of 'Celestial Gold', then all the subsequent plans would be nothing but empty talk.

On the warship, the recently promoted Rear Admiral Onigumo did not lose his vigilance despite the calm seas.

As the 'arrowhead,' his duty was to detect any danger early and nip it in the bud.

Escorting the giant vessel carrying 'Celestial Gold,' two warships were guarded by Rear Admirals Fujitora and Womonga.

Finally, two warships commanded by Vice Admirals are positioned behind the vessel.

The five warships protected the colossal ship carrying nearly six hundred billion Berries, moving along a clear and stable route towards the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.

"Rear Admiral Onigumo, unidentified debris has been spotted ahead. It appears to be shipwreck remains, should we commence a rescue operation?"

On hearing this, Onigumo immediately picked up his binoculars, then his brows furrowed.

A highly abstract wreckage of a ship was drifting directly in front of their navigational route.

"Give my order, turn the cannon port, and destroy the unknown object ahead."

"Destroy it? But—"

"Carry out the order, sailor."

"Yes, sir!"

For Onigumo, any risk must be eradicated in advance.

It was already strange for shipwreck debris to appear on their homeward course, and a direct cannon bombardment was the safest approach.

Even if he was wrong and innocent people were still alive inside, it was their bad luck.

As a hawkish figure in the Marine, Onigumo was not only ruthless but wouldn't mind harming his own subordinates during missions, let alone some strangers.

Shortly after notifying the other warships, a barrage of cannon fire from this side instantly sank the highly abstract wreckage.

However, something inside the wreckage, once hit, rapidly released thick smoke that was quickly spread by the perfectly aligned wind direction, engulfing the entire fleet in a moment.

"Alert all hands, we're under attack!"

Onigumo swiftly issued the command to sound the alarm, and all the warships halted, no longer advancing recklessly.

If it might have been a coincidence before, the thick smoke now obscuring their vision was definitely placed there on purpose by someone wanting them to shoot it.

"To think someone dares to target 'Celestial Gold,' which imbeciles are seeking death?"

Onigumo drew his weapon, his gaze full of scorn.

Over the years, hardly anyone dared to target 'Celestial Gold' because it meant offending the Celestial Dragons, and what awaited them was the unending pursuit of the Marine.

Marine Admirals and even the Fleet Admiral would take action themselves!

Therefore, even the most audacious pirates wouldn't dare do it.

Of course, occasionally there would be ignorant newcomers or fools.

That's what Onigumo believed was happening now.

Using the cover of the smoke, two figures suddenly descended from the sky, landing precisely on the transport vessel.

"Jora, you should lose some weight."

"How can you say such a thing to a beautiful lady?"

Jora, who was not yet completely overweight, gave Doflamingo a flirtatious look and spoke in a very coquettish tone.

"Enough, let's get down to business, they've already discovered us."

Jora immediately became serious, "Leave it to me, Young Master."Doflamingo nodded and then swiftly left the transport ship using his Sky Path. Next, Giolla released a vast amount of colorful mist from her hands, shrouding the vicinity.

"Hohoho! Behold, Missy's Art of Heaven!" she exclaimed.

The colorful mist quickly mingled with the dense smoke already present, enveloping the entire transport ship. Every person and item 'attacked' by the colorful mist, under the horrified gazes of onlookers, turned into extremely abstract artworks. Eventually, even the whole transport ship was transformed into a uniquely shaped and bizarrely large art piece, utterly devoid of its original capabilities.

The hidden CP agents on board were out of luck, unable to deploy their skills, they were straightforwardly swept away by this AOE (Area of Effect) assault. The surrounding marines were always on guard for attacks coming from the ocean surface but failed to anticipate that the first strike would actually come from the sky. 

Now, transformed into fragile artworks, the transport ship was immobilized. This meant that before Giolla, who had hidden away, could be taken down, everyone present could only stay put and brace for a confrontation with the approaching enemies.

Simultaneously, other officers of the Donquixote Family, riding the Flamingo, took advantage of the thick smoke to quickly approach the marine warships in front of the transport ship. And, before they even reached grappling distance, several officers couldn't help but jump out!

The warship at the forefront, where Vice Admiral Onigumo was stationed, was the first to come under attack.

"Attention everyone, free attack, no mercy!" were the orders.

By the time the smoke had finally cleared, the Donquixote Family had already achieved its objective. The marines on the ships had all noticed the abnormal condition of the transport ship, and their complexions turned ugly.

"Your opponent is me!" declared Onigumo, hesitating whether or not to assist the transport ship, but he was entangled by Diamante's ferocious advance.

"Damn pirates, daring to strike at the 'Heavenly Gold', do you realize you're seeking your own deaths?" Onigumo exclaimed angrily. With a pair of swords in hand and hair like the legs of a spider holding long blades—totaling eight swords—he viciously attacked Diamante.

This was Diamante's first time clashing with an eight-sword style fighter, and he found himself momentarily flustered and suppressed. However, with his strength, it was almost impossible for him to be defeated quickly.

Suddenly, a loud boom came from not too far away! It was the sound of Machvise crashing into a marine warship from the sky. Lao G and Senor Pink swiftly reinforced him. Together, the three cornered a marine vice admiral.

Trebol, Pica, and Gladius coordinated their attacks on another warship, targeting Mount Corvo, while Vice Admiral Germa Mouse had the misfortune of being personally targeted by Doflamingo.

The last remaining warship was left to Abel and Baby-5. 

This was Abel's own request. He wanted to challenge the vice admiral himself, seizing a rare opportunity that would be a pity to miss. Before the battle began, Doflamingo had instructed them to fight quickly and decisively. Otherwise, if the marines were to receive reinforcements, it would most certainly be an admiral leading the troops, and their chances of success would be even slimmer.

Therefore, everyone went all out from the start.

Abel, too, leapt from the airship Buffalo, wielding Baby-5 transformed into a demonic scythe, mowing down a batch like leeks!

PS: The plot is about to move on to the next stage, so we need to steady the pace.