After ordering the advancement of Ace's execution and cutting all live broadcasts, Sengoku recalled another matter and asked, "What is the current status of the battle on the Sky Island?"
"There has been no response yet... It is highly probable that the base has been breached," the comms officer replied with a grim expression.
Sengoku knit his brows. Although relations between the Navy and the World Government were currently strained, if forced to choose a victor between the Immortal Pirates and the Government, Sengoku would still unhesitatingly side with the latter.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, with the arrival of Straw Hat Luffy and his group, the morale of the Whitebeard Pirates is surging again, isn't it?~~"
Borsalino puckered his lips and pointed toward the chaotic intrusion of Luffy's group, looking as lewdly nonchalant as ever.
"Those of the 'D' clan are always a handful."
Sengoku switched the broadcast Den Den Mushi back on and roared, "All forces, attack! Prevent them from entering the plaza! In a few hours, the Navy will broadcast our victory to the entire world!"
"YEAH!!!"
Bolstered by Sengoku's encouragement, the Marines, who had been flagging just moments ago, regained their confidence. They fought back with renewed fervor, the two sides clashing violently once more.
"Jarararara~~"
Treasure, one of the Seven Warlords and a leader of the Donquixote Alliance, remarked, "The war is reaching its climax, yet the broadcast is cut. It's a pity that bastard Tesoro can't witness this beautiful scenery."
Doflamingo curled his lips into a cold smirk. "Hmph. Kaido and Big Mom in the New World have likely already made their moves. With the Whitebeard Pirates fully deployed here, do you think those two would pass up such a golden opportunity?"
With that, Doflamingo activated his ability and soared into the sky, laughing wickedly. "However, to fill the vacancies left by Buffalo and Machvise, I must see if I can recruit some new talent."
…
Compared to the heat of the war at Marineford below, the battle on the Sky Island ten thousand meters above was gradually becoming a one-sided slaughter as time passed.
BOOM!!!
Standing upon the sea of clouds, three members of the Immortal Pirates who were treating their wounds watched as another massive purple sphere of light and mushroom cloud erupted from the jungles of the Island of God.
They knew the Government had used the Dyna Stones once again.
"It's over."
Beckman chewed on a twig as a substitute for a cigarette. "Kong's forces have lost."
"Why do you say that?" Cavendish asked in confusion. Seeing wave after wave of explosions that threatened to blow the Island of God out of the sky, the young rookie couldn't understand how Beckman could be so certain of the Government's defeat.
Beckman glanced at Cavendish but didn't bother to explain; his look said clearly: 'You wouldn't understand even if I told you. Just watch.'
The situation at the central base of the Island of God was exactly as Beckman had predicted. Alucard charged out from the Dyna Stone explosion, initiating a fresh wave of slaughter.
Countless bullets, slashes, and Devil Fruit techniques rained down on him. He neither moved nor dodged. Several times, Kong and the others could see his ribs and internal organs through the gaping holes in his body, yet these horrific wounds healed in seconds, failing to slow him down in the slightest.
Flash!
Momousagi seized an opening. With a reverse-hand thrust, she drove more than half the blade of Konpira toward Alucard's skull.
CLANG!!
Just as she thought she had succeeded, she felt her sword being gripped tight. To her horror, she saw Alucard's teeth clamped firmly onto her blade, making it impossible to push in or pull out.
"Vice Admiral Momousagi of the Government forces~~"
With a mouth full of blood, Alucard reached out and grabbed her by both shoulders, his bite force actually warping the metal of the famous meito.
With a violent snap, Alucard bit Konpira in half. In the next instant, before anyone could react, his fangs sank deep into Momousagi's neck.
"AAAAAAAHHHH!!"
Momousagi screamed as she felt an eerie power surge into her body, while simultaneously feeling something being drained out of her and into Alucard. To the onlookers, a strange red light pulsed from Momousagi's body into Alucard.
Seeing this, Chaton, Momousagi's number one pursue, wore an expression as enraged as Borsalino's was lewd. He unleashed an attack, roaring, "SAVE MOMOUSAGI!!"
"Endless Corridor!"
"Seastone Assault Rifle Squad, ready!"
"Cloud Drive: White Fox King!"
A barrage of ultimate moves flew toward Alucard. Meanwhile, Alucard was searching through Momousagi's memories via her blood, a power granted by the peak evolution of the Blacklight Virus.
Unfortunately, even as a high-ranking officer, Momousagi was not part of the Government's inner circle. Aside from serving as a guard for the nobles in Mariejois, she had no access to core secrets.
BOOM!!!
Under the combined bombardment of Chaton, Shirokitsune, Momonga, and the other Government forces, Alucard's body was blown into shreds of meat.
Only then did Momousagi manage to escape, clutching her neck where she had been bitten. Shirokitsune landed from the sky, asking worriedly, "Are you alright?"
"I... I'm fine," Momousagi stammered, though the heavy sweat soaking her bangs and face betrayed her condition.
"Oho~~ You didn't turn into a ghoul. So you're still a virgin at this age? Impressive."
The bloodstains on the ground reformed into Alucard's body as he mocked her.
Upon hearing this, Chaton couldn't help but shout excitedly, "I knew my Momousagi-chan was still a virgin! A bunch of guys in the army didn't believe me, but now you see my sharp eyes, don't you?!"
"ARE YOU AN IDIOT!?"
Momousagi was both shamed and furious. "When did you idiots find the time to think about such things!?"
Despite her threats, the other soldiers couldn't help but let their minds wander. Vice Admiral Momousagi was over thirty, wasn't she? To still be a virgin at that age... impressive indeed.
"A bunch of fools," Kong muttered, stepping forward covered in wounds. "Focus on how to deal with this monster!"