(Mikael's POV)
"The Navy?!" I said as I stood up, "What are they doing here?!"
"Which one of you rats tipped them off?!?!" Xebec shouted angrily, "Dammit to hell!! It was supposed to be a calm day today!!"
I saw as the ships approached the coast, cannon fire striking the island and explosions erupting everywhere. All of the pirates were scattering, making their way to their own ships, shouting in anger and panic.
"Most of these low-level scrubs wouldn't want a fight with the Marines." Newgate said as he approached us, "Hey, Rocks. I beat Ganzui, he's with us now."
"Dammit, this is some bullshit." Ganzui said as he was walking with us
"That's good." Xebec said as the explosions erupted around us, "We have to get to our ship and leave. I am in no mood to fight these assholes today."
"See ya later, Rocks~!!" I heard John shouting as he was running, "Hahahaha! Maybe next time, I'll get you on my crew!"
"Was it you who ratted us out?!" Xebec scowled, "John!!"
"Of course not, you fool!" He said as he stumbled, "I fucking hate those guys, why would I reach out to them. Don't worry, I'll sink a ship for ya!"
"They're here for all of us!" Xebec said, "Dammit. The Ship is towards the North Coast. Mikael! Do us a favor! Stall for some time."
I looked at him, "You sure about this?"
He nodded and smirked, "They ruined my fun." He said, "I'm pulling the ship around and I'm gonna sink each and every one of those fuckers myself!"
"Oh my~" Stussy said, "I will join you, Rocks."
"Jihahaha!" Shiki said as he began to run towards the side, "I'll get there first!"
Newgate looked at me, "You need help?"
I shrugged, "I guess I wouldn't mind someone helping me out."
"Oi, looks like they're here already," Ganzui said, "Some marines are swarming the beach and storming over."
I looked to see several dozen marines swarming the beach, making their way towards us as they shot at the scattering pirates.
I let out a sigh, "You think a Vice-Admiral is with them?" I asked them, "I mean, it's Rocks and you guys that are here."
"Probably Kong." Newgate said with a shrug, "Or Garp."
I shuddered at Garp being mentioned. Rocks aside, he's the last one I wanted to face. That guy will have no mercy. I don't know much about Kong, but I'm sure he's an Admiral at this time, and it makes sense they'd send him to deal with someone like Rocks.
I rubbed my neck, "Alright." I said, "I guess I hit them first and if it looks like I need help, you guys can join in."
"Huh?" Ganzui said with a frown, "You think I'm helping you?"
"Make yourself useful, Smuggler." Newgate said, "We're comrades now, like it or not."
"Yea, yea." He said while rolling his eyes
I took a sprint, making my way towards the marines, "Alright, I can handle this fodder." I called out, "If any heavy hitter comes in and beats my ass, just join in."
"Can't you just like transform already?" Newgate asked as I ran
"I could, but I'd rather not waste that energy yet," I said as I ran
While making my way towards the group of marines, bullets and cannon-fire flying around me, I saw the System Screen appearing next to me.
[New Tasks Unlocked]
- Defeat 100 Marine Soldiers. [Reward: Decreased Stamina Usage During Full-Beast Form]
- Unlock Armament Haki. [Reward: Tarred Claws(Technique)]
"Okay...." I muttered, "100, huh? I guess I can do that....."
I reached the incoming wave of marines, hearing their shouting as they aimed at me.
"We got incoming!" one of them shouted, "Open fire!!"
They pulled the trigger, shooting right at me. I jumped into the air, avoiding the gunfire aimed at me. Using my surprising agility, I launched above them in an arch, slowly descending down and swinging my fist at the nearest one.
I connected right on his face, driving him straight into the ground. I then turned around and kicked the other one in the chest, using my basic knowledge of martial arts that I had in my world. My body was strong enough to casually send several marines flying with simple blows to their faces and chests.
"Get him!" one of them swung his sword at me
I dodged the attack and hit him with a quick jab to the jaw, stunning him. I then followed up with a quick knee to the stomach and drove him to the ground with an elbow to the back of the head.
I quickly sidestepped as one tried shooting me in point-blank range. I felt the bullets fly an inch from my arm, almost grazing me. I then rushed him, hitting him with a serious elbow, dropping him to the ground.
They were just fodder marines. Compared to Shiki, they weren't much. But they had the numbers, which is something I should keep in mind.
"Come on!" I said with a scowl as I grabbed another one, flinging to the ground with my surprising strength, "Let's dance!!"
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"That's what? 60 something?" I said as I was still going, punching marines that were swarming me, "How many of you fuckers are there? A whole goddamn army?!"
I felt a powerful explosion and I looked to the side, seeing that Ganzui was standing dozens of meters away, holding his hand in front of him.
"Oi!" He said, "There's way more swarming the island. They done brought a whole fleet to us! I'm sure there's a Rear-Admiral somewhere in their ship!"
"Right...." I said as I felt a powerful shockwave behind me, "What?"
I turned to see Newgate was swinging his massive naginata around, using his quake powers. He was casually sending others flying with ease.
"Damn." I said, "At this rate, these two guys will wipe the others out. I want to get to 100....."
The less stamina consumed in my Full-Beast Form, the longer it might last. And I want to see if I can achieve that Task without transforming. I'm sure that having that power has given me increased physical stats. There's no way I can perform all of these moves without being a superhuman.
I was punching more marines down when I felt a presence behind me. I turned around and saw a fist coming straight at me, hitting me right in the nose.
"Aghh!!" I said as I hit the ground, clutching my nose, "Dammit!"
I looked to see a man wearing an officer's coat and a suit, giving me a serious scowl.
"Oi!" He shouted with an angry tone, "You're beating up too many of my men! I'm going to beat you down and focus on those other two!"
I didn't recognize him. He was wearing a black suit with a red tie, had slick black hair, and green eyes. He must've been some high-ranking officer during this era, one that I never heard about.
"And you are?" I asked as I got up, "Some dumbass?"
"tch...." He said with a glare, "I'm a Vice-Admiral, you damned punk. You best not underestimate me."
I rubbed my nose, still feeling some pain, "A Vice-Admiral? Like Garp then..." I said, "Are you strong?"
"Stronger than you, perhaps." He said as he stared me down
"Picking on me first because you think I am the weakest of the three?" I said with a chuckle, "Is that what you think?"
"Easy pickings." He said with a smirk, "You won't take long."
I backhanded a random marine that rushed me, sending him flying back, "Oh?"
"Hey! He's mine, you guys go and capture the other riffraff!" He shouted, "The others will handle those two fuckers."
"What's your name?" I asked
"I am Caro." He said with a scowl, "The one that'll put you down."
"Oh, okay." I said as I activated my Full-Beast Form, feeling my body expand slowly, "Vice-Admiral Caro..."
"Prepare to get crushed!"