章節 206: Chapter 206: The Pirate Alliance Wins
"Seastone bullet!!"
Suddenly, touching the seastone bullet in Robertson's wound, Saturn Saint felt a wave of weakness wash over him. He immediately released the wound, and the feeling vanished.
Using Observation Haki, he confirmed the seastone bullet lodged in Robertson's wound. Now, he understood how the two Army Generals and Robertson had been so easily killed. A seastone bullet could incapacitate even him, making anyone a potential victim.
"Elder, ready to die?"
Li Yuan taunted as Saturn Saint approached, having dispelled his Life Return's extreme enhancement. He waited for the aftereffects to subside before moving.
Ignoring Li Yuan's provocation, Saturn Saint scanned for the hidden snipers but found nothing. Both Death Gun Leondona's Pierce Fruit and Nepal's Concealment Fruit provided excellent stealth, eluding even a keen Observation Haki search.
With a grim expression, Saturn Saint retreated, unwilling to fight Li Yuan, knowing that his near-immortality depended on his Devil Fruit powers, which seastone could nullify.
The thought of his own death—a concept long absent from his mind—now loomed, forcing him to acknowledge the peril. The last to evoke such dread was Rocks, whose Dark-Dark Fruit neutralized his abilities.
As a member of the Five Elders, standing at the pinnacle of power, he refused to court death.
"Retreat, everyone retreat!"
The threat forced him to order a withdrawal, fearing further top-tier losses to seastone bullets and snipers.
Saturn Saint's voice, amplified through special techniques, echoed across the battlefield, reaching many ears.
Vice Admiral Tsuru quickly relayed the order, though puzzled by the Elders' decision. She too welcomed the end, given the massive naval losses.
"Run, get out of here!!"
"I'm done, I want to go home!"
"Damn pirates, next time, we'll get you!"
With the order, the beleaguered Navy and Army retreated, grateful to escape the savage pirates.
"Boys, charge, kill them!"
Li Yuan called for pursuit, slashing at the retreating forces.
"Hahaha, kill these marines!"
"I haven't earned my million yet, get back here!"
"Attack, don't miss this chance!"
Galvanized by Li Yuan's rallying cry, pirates surged forward, hunting the fleeing forces. Hidden snipers Death Gun Leondona and Nepal targeted officers, spreading fear among the retreating government troops.
"Jihahaha, Maz Saint, your World Government lost again!!"
Golden Lion taunted the fleeing Maz Saint.
"Hmph, pirates remain scum. Even if we lost, your victory is fleeting!"
Maz Saint retorted, flying off to avoid further exchanges.
"Gurarara, Garp, you lost!"
Whitebeard laughed at Garp, who, despite his anger, offered no retort, acknowledging the defeat.
While top-tier fighters escaped unscathed, many lower-ranked soldiers fell to pirate pursuit, only finding safety aboard ships.
"Hahahahaha, boys, we beat the World Government, let's feast!!"
With the battle over, Li Yuan's booming voice called for celebration.
"Damn Li Yuan, I'm not your subordinate!"
"Right, you think you're Rocks? Even if he returned, I wouldn't follow him."
"Hahaha, feast time!!"
"Great, a party right after a fight, I'm so happy!"
Amidst the noise, surviving pirates cheered, and Golden Lion's chefs prepared food and drink for the feast.
The party began, gathering pirates from all crews in shared celebration. No pirate refused a grand feast, even those with grudges sat together, competing in drinking games.
"Hahaha, Li Yuan, earlier you had two snipers, now I only see one?"
Wald, drinking, laughed and inquired, sparking curiosity among the gathered top pirates. Li Yuan's feat of killing three top-tier opponents shocked them—such strength was rare, and doing so in a day was astounding.
"That sniper you know, Death Gun Leondona. He was in hiding but owed me a favor. Now it's repaid, and he's gone. I don't know where he is."
Li Yuan casually explained, not hiding the fact. Those capable of such sniping were few, making it easy to deduce.
Hearing this, others relaxed, relieved it wasn't an Infinity Pirates member. Knowing it was Leondona set their minds at ease.
"Hahaha, Li Yuan, don't forget your promise."
Roger approached, arm around Li Yuan's shoulder, smiling.
"Here, the information you wanted."
Li Yuan handed over a small box from his pocket.
"Hahaha, generous as always. Let's drink!"
Roger stowed the box without haste, clinking a jug with Li Yuan before drinking.
"Jihahaha, that was exhilarating! Hope for more wars like this!"
Golden Lion, thrilled, exclaimed.
The pirates' victory, despite losses, was decisive. While many lower-level pirates fell, their key forces remained relatively intact.
War, a brutal training ground, refined their crews, strengthening overall power.
"Gurarara, wars like this won't happen again."
Whitebeard laughed, having kept his crew away from the core battles, his favored members safe, leaving him content.
However, this alliance of convenience ended with the war. Such diverse pirates rarely united again.
Even if Li Yuan or Golden Lion called them, without shared interests, they wouldn't gather.
Such were pirates, refusing to bow, even in death.
Li Yuan knew the limits of post-war alliances, relying on defeated foes like Silver Axe and Brandon, perhaps Golden Lion sharing goals.
Though they beat the World Government this time, future conflicts without broader pirate aid would strain the Infinity Pirates alone.
"Mamamama, Li Yuan, your weapons were impressive. Sell me more."
Charlotte Linlin eyed Li Yuan, unusually skipping cake for the discussion.
The Infinity Pirates' firepower dazzled allies and enemies alike, surpassing all known arsenals.
The Big Mom Pirates, fewer in number, could boost their strength with such armaments.
Not just Linlin, all crews desired them—who wouldn't want superior firepower?
Even the Roger Pirates coveted Li Yuan's exquisite and powerful guns.
"Hahaha, no problem, my weapons are for sale. I offered them at half-price during the war; post-war, they'll return to full price."
Li Yuan laughed, pleased with the advertising effect. His name now echoed throughout the New World.
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