One Piece: Rising to Power as a Warlord of the Sea

"Wow, the Smile Pirates are so strong! Every one of them is like a monster!"

"Yeah, they're incredible. Even an Admiral couldn't stop them. It's terrifying! Doesn't the Navy have any backup?"

"No matter what happens, after today's battle, if the Smile Pirates leave this place unscathed, their name will spread far and wide. Even the Four Emperors might want to invite them!"

"Absolutely!"

"…"

"It seems there's only one option left…"

After exchanging dozens of blows with Enel, Admiral Kizaru stepped back, glancing around at the crowd. His typically smug face was now furrowed with worry. The Celestial Dragons hadn't been rescued, and countless Marines had been lost. After a brief pause, Kizaru made a significant decision, pulling a golden Den Den Mushi from his pocket.

He pressed the button without hesitation.

Click!

"No way… That was a golden Den Den Mushi, wasn't it?!"

"Yeah, gold…"

Some pirates watching from afar began to get an ominous feeling.

"Oh no… That's the Buster Call!"

"Run! The island's going to be obliterated!"

"Set sail, now!"

Recognizing the golden Den Den Mushi, a pirate shouted, triggering chaos across the island. Pirates, nobles, and onlookers alike all fled in terror.

The Buster Call—meant to annihilate everything in its target area—had been used twice before. Once in Ohara, where it destroyed the Tree of Knowledge and left Nico Robin as the sole survivor. Another time, it was used against the powerful Douglas Bullet, the "Heir to the Devil." Even a monster like Bullet fell under the Navy's unrelenting force and was imprisoned in Impel Down.

As Doflamingo once said, who defines justice? The Navy is the rightful enforcer of justice on these seas, for victory determines who is just.

When the golden Den Den Mushi was activated, the signal was received at Navy HQ.

Immediately, dozens of elite Marine warships assembled at the port, soldiers lining up to board in formation, setting out at top speed.

Destination: Sabaody Archipelago

"Captain, the Buster Call has been launched!"

"Understood. Let's go! This is the gateway for new-era pirates entering the New World. We can't let the Navy destroy it! Pirates belong on the boundless sea!"

The Smile Pirates gathered quickly, fending off the attacking Marines as they made their escape. They moved so fast that even Kizaru was surprised by their decisiveness.

"Oh? Are you here to pick up your ship, Natsu? The coating was just finished," Rayleigh greeted with a warm smile, waving as Natsu and his crew arrived in a hurry at Grove 41.

"Yeah, thanks, Rayleigh! Here's the payment for the coating. We have to go now. By the way, the Navy is deploying a Buster Call. Sorry about the trouble."

"Huh? A Buster Call? What on earth did you do?" Rayleigh's face went blank. He had just coated the ship; now, the Buster Call was involved!

"Hehe, we… accidentally beat up some Celestial Dragons. See?" Gin dumped two unconscious Celestial Dragons from a sack, and Rayleigh was stunned. These kids really don't hold back.

"Farewell, Rayleigh!" Natsu waved as he boarded the Smile, unfazed as they set sail, heading for the depths of the ocean.

"I can't let you escape that easily, Monkey D. Natsu!"

In a flash, Kizaru appeared before Natsu, recognizing the old man who was with them.

"Silvers Rayleigh, the Dark King?! A pirate of such legend on this island?"

Rayleigh met his gaze calmly, unfazed by the Admiral's presence.

"Now's not the time to deal with Roger's old remnants," Kizaru muttered, shaking his head. Rescuing the Celestial Dragons was his priority.

Suddenly, beams of golden light shot out, targeting the Smile's coating, causing it to shatter.

The Smile Pirates were frustrated but unfazed.

"Captain, look over there!"

Natsu turned and saw the Navy's vast fleet approaching, their cannons aimed and ready.

"Go! Let's get out of here!" he ordered as the Smile surged forward, aiming to break out of the encirclement.

"Smile Pirates, surrender now! Release the Celestial Dragons, or you'll all perish at sea!"

On one of the warships, a Marine shouted through a loudspeaker. The Navy had encircled the Smile, with over thirty warships forming a net.

"Hmph, if they want to die, I'll grant their wish!" Enel sneered, transforming into lightning and heading skyward to unleash a devastating attack.

"I'm not going to stand by and let you do that again, Enel!" Kizaru intercepted him, unleashing nine-tenths of his strength, quickly overpowering Enel. The Marine's cheers echoed, lifting their spirits.

"Surrender, Smile Pirates!"

"Oh, really? Hahaha!" Natsu's smile widened as he replied, his eyes gleaming with confidence.

"Why are you laughing?"

"I just remembered something delightful!" Natsu said, his grin unwavering. The Navy watched warily, sensing that he had a plan.

"Celestial Star: Falling Star Rock!"

Natsu murmured, shading his eyes as he gazed skyward.

Whoooosh!

High above, a series of colossal objects whistled through the air, casting a massive shadow over the entire fleet. As they drew nearer, their form became unmistakable.

"Wh-what is that?"

"M-meteorites! There are more than one! What should we do, Vice Admiral?"

"Is this the Smile Pirates' doing? Such power… is it even humanly possible?!"

"Retreat! Move out of the impact zone!"

Even Vice Admirals Momousagi and Chaton were drenched in cold sweat, realizing that on land, they might have a slim chance, but now, encircled on open waters, the Navy felt true despair.

As the meteorites descended, the Marines braced themselves, clinging to hope and strength amidst th

e falling inferno.

Boom… Boom… Boom!

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