Chapter 218: The Situation Shifts with the Azure Dragon Fruit
"Kaido, where are you?"
Charlotte Linlin shouted loudly, while using her abundant Soul Energy to create a large number of Homies to search for Kaido's whereabouts.
Along the way, slaughter was naturally unavoidable.
During the war, Navy Soldiers continuously arrived, reinforced by troops from various fortresses in the First Half of the Grand Line.
By now, a total of fifty thousand Marines had arrived at God Valley, clashing with the Pirates of the Rocks Pirates.
Such a number could not change the situation; it only made the entire battlefield more chaotic.
The battles of most Strongmen were not something these ordinary Pirates could participate in.
So they were mostly engaged in destruction, plunder, and scavenging for treasure.
For example, the walls of "Emerald City" had been completely torn down, and the gems embedded in them were completely dug out.
Under the onslaught of over a hundred thousand Pirates, what place could withstand such frantic plunder? Even the Celestial Dragons' Mansion was dug up three feet deep.
Therefore, their stamina had not been significantly depleted.
Clashing with these Marines was just right.
Charlotte Linlin possessed ample Soul Energy, plundering Soul Energy while creating Homies.
Soon, a powerful Homies Army was formed and began a frantic slaughter.
While slaughtering, they also plundered Soul Energy to feed back to Charlotte Linlin.
These Navy Soldiers were simply no match for the Homies Army.
Soon, Charlotte Linlin found Kaido.
Kaido leaned against a wall, corpses littered the ground around him, and he was gasping for air.
He still tightly gripped his spiked club.
Consecutive battles had pushed his body to its limit, even with his powerful physique.
By now, he was fighting purely on willpower.
The battle-loving Kaido, with his towering physique, was quite conspicuous among the Strongmen who were High-Ranking Cadre Combatants.
Therefore, he became the target of many Strongmen from the World Government.
Now, he could only use the time before those World Government Strongmen targeted him to recover some stamina.
To cope with potential incoming danger.
"Kaido, are you alright?"
Seeing Kaido in this state, Charlotte Linlin asked with some concern, reaching out to help Kaido up from the ground.
The current Kaido was covered in blood, some his own, some the enemy's.
He was not the "Strongest Creature" who would later be known for his "Undying Body"; multiple injuries on his body were still bleeding.
"How could I be alright, old hag? Don't worry about me."
Kaido gritted his teeth, swatting away Charlotte Linlin's hand, and stood up, enduring the pain.
However, he stumbled, almost falling, and used his spiked club to support his body.
Seeing Kaido in this state, Charlotte Linlin also felt a headache.
His condition was too dangerous.
No one could guarantee when the World Government's reinforcements would arrive.
Thinking this, she stomped the ground, and a giant rock Homie emerged from beneath her feet, opening its large mouth.
Inside it was a huge space, filled with treasure and some precious items.
All of it had been plundered by Charlotte Linlin from the Celestial Dragons' Mansion.
Reaching her hand into the rock Homie's mouth, she took out an exquisite small box, whose lock had been violently broken.
Charlotte Linlin held the box and threw it directly in front of Kaido.
Due to the collision, the box opened, revealing the Devil Fruit inside.
This was a green Devil Fruit with an appearance covered in scale-like patterns.
"Old hag, what do you mean? I don't need this kind of thing." Kaido felt somewhat provoked, feeling as if it were charity.
"This is a Devil Fruit treasured by the Celestial Dragons; it should be top tier."
Charlotte Linlin understood Kaido's personality and ignored his words, instructing him seriously.
"Don't you dare die, Kaido. Consider it a favor you owe me; it's not too late to repay it later."
As soon as she finished speaking, Charlotte Linlin turned and left.
She had already wasted a little time and had to expand the advantage again.
After a long silence, Kaido picked up the Devil Fruit and took a bite.
The next moment, Kaido raised his head, his eyes turning golden.
Power surged continuously within him, and the injuries on his body recovered at a visible speed.
His strength was already not weak.
Within a short time, he had mastered the ability of this Devil Fruit.
Instinctively, he also learned the name of this Devil Fruit: Mythical Zoan, Fish-Fish Fruit, Azure Dragon Form.
"I owe a big favor."
A faint voice sounded.
Kaido looked up at the two dragons still fiercely fighting in the Sky.
"Tyrant Dragon" Zak, who had already consumed considerable stamina before the battle and was inherently slightly weaker, was currently being suppressed by the Black Dragon.
Soon, Kaido withdrew his gaze.
Having gained the ability of the Azure Dragon Fruit, he could barely step onto that most top tier battlefield.
However, his condition was poor.
He had already reached his limit before eating the Devil Fruit, and he hadn't recovered much stamina.
If he went, he wouldn't last long.
The amplification of a Zoan Devil Fruit ultimately depended on one's base strength.
Dragging his spiked club, Kaido gradually walked out.
Battle, battle, become stronger.
He was still far from it.
By now, too many High-End Combat Power had died in the war.
On the World Government side, six Top Tier Combatants had sacrificed themselves.
With the help of Lyon 'Death Gun', two were surrounded and killed.
"Destroyer" Byrnndi World, with Lyon's help, killed two.
Redfield, who had already left, forcefully killed one.
"Weather Queen" Charlotte Linlin killed another.
This included four Holy Knights and two Strongmen from World Government Families.
"Werewolf" Quero's Wolf Pack Tactics were highly effective.
"Whitebeard" Edward Newgate's opponent was struggling to hold on against his Subordinates.
"King of Hell" Blazer's Undead Legion continued to expand, and his opponent became increasingly overwhelmed.
On the World Government side, four Top Tier Combatants were held back by the High-End Combat Power of the Rocks Pirates.
The Rocks Pirates still had Lyon 'Death Gun' and the now free Charlotte Linlin.
With the High-End Combat Power gaining the advantage, there was no need to worry about whether those four Top Tier Combatants would break through the High-End Combat Power's blockade and join the Top Tier Combatant battlefield.
The war had already lasted for over two days.
On various battlefields, the Rocks Pirates were gradually gaining the advantage.
And at this moment, Army General "The Storm Dragon" and "Black Arm" Zephyr finally arrived.
The war at God Valley reached a further climax with the arrival of Army General "The Storm Dragon" and "Black Arm" Zephyr.
This invigorated the World Government and Marine personnel on the battlefield.
"Linlin, there's no path ahead."
Zephyr descended from the Sky, directly blocking Charlotte Linlin, who was about to provide reinforcements.
Charlotte Linlin, in perfect condition, was simply too conspicuous.
Zeus and Prometheus, without waiting for Charlotte Linlin's summons, noticed the situation here and flew back on their own.
"You guys go play. This guy alone is enough for me." Charlotte Linlin was confident in her strength.
Moreover, with the war having lasted this long, she didn't need to defeat Zephyr, only prevent him from interfering in other battlefields.
Her strength alone was sufficient.
(end of chapter)