Chapter 82: Collapse of The Alliance
The previous volley had a devastating impact, causing the morale of Redbeard's fleet to plummet.
Victory in a naval battle hinges on adherence to commands, courage in combat, and the ability to endure. Losing the will to endure is the first step toward utter defeat.
The pirates were now more concerned with repairing their ships than with fighting back. "Quickly, bring the planks!" "The lower gun ports are flooding. We're out of caulking material, carpenter, you need to get here!"
Regardless of whether it's a pirate ship or a navy warship, the task of "plugging holes" during a cannon battle is crucial. When the battle reaches a critical point and the hull near the waterline is breached, even the ship's carpenter becomes a key defender. They must grab their tools and rush to the wooden channels inside the hull, swiftly nailing planks or lead sheets over the holes.