Chapter 101: Killing Each Other [VIP]
There are many people who have the same idea as Usopp.
If given a choice, who would be willing to participate in a war where they don't know whether they will live or die, and where there is little hope of victory?
Yale seemed to have given in.
No matter what the reason is, it would be good if he could leave as soon as possible after understanding it.
For a time, many people were praying this way in their hearts.
However, the surrender just now was clearly a prelude to the aggressor's subsequent vile remarks.
Just like a naughty cat, it will let the mouse go again and again before actually killing it.
"As an outsider, I'm not qualified to make decisions for you, the natives of this planet."
Yale drew out his words, his voice still retaining the submissive tone from before.
"Then you shall decide for yourselves—the people of the islands I have taken happen to be about the same number as your own."
"That's great, isn't it? It's all such a coincidence. You guys fight each other until the war is over, and whichever side has more people left will have control of the planet."
Yale finished speaking clearly, as if he was stipulating the rules of a game that had to be played, a trivial matter that he had decided long ago.
He still had a smile on his face, and his eyes looked out of the screen, admiring the expressions on everyone's faces.
It must be a work of art created out of fear and despair.
…
Behind the projection Den Den Mushi, there was dead silence.
All those who were watching this live broadcast, all those who had just hoped that the alien invader would come to their senses, were so frightened by this news that their blood froze.
It was the first time they felt an emotion so clearly.
They are not brave rebellious warriors, not captive slaves, not even human beings, they are just two insects trapped in a cage.
"This is... a joke..."
Usopp's face turned pale.
No one could answer him. There was silence inside the Merry, and only an increasingly cold atmosphere gradually enveloped him.
It's too deserted and scary here.
For a moment, he forgot all the quarrels and duels.
Usopp grabbed the Den Den Mushi and rushed outside.
Luffy...Zoro...He has to tell them this news as soon as possible!
If a war really breaks out——will they fight Kaya and the others?!
"Wow!" Usopp tripped over something and fell to the deck.
He stood up and looked over, and found the tools he used to repair the boat, as well as a few wooden boards and a red cloth he used to keep warm.
…
"Hey, you guys!" A voice suddenly sounded on the beach where the Straw Hat Pirates were sleeping, waking everyone up.
Luffy held his straw hat and propped himself up from the ground, vaguely seeing a tall and majestic figure.
The other person had a long cape draped behind him, and he was wearing a wooden mask that looked like an expert. He crossed his arms over his chest and spoke in a low voice.
"You're also going to the East China Sea to rescue your families, right? I'm the Sniper King from Sniper Island, and I have some very important information to share with you!"
What is this guy doing suddenly?
Zoro and the others were confused when they recognized that the person in front of them was Usopp.
Luffy and Chopper stared at this mysterious and powerful heroic figure with admiration.
"First, tell me what kind of information it is."
Rayleigh interjected, interrupting Luffy and Chopper's fanboy inquiries.
The Sniper King nodded coldly and proudly, repeating the live broadcast content he had just seen.
The excitement on Luffy's face quickly froze.
His mouth was open and his eyes were wide with pure, incomprehensible confusion.
“Huh?!”
This sound immediately brought back everyone's language ability which had been lost due to shock.
Nami covered her face with her hands, unable to accept this sudden news.
"This can't be true, can it?"
"We're going to fight the people on the Vanishing Island, not Yale himself?"
"He controlled everyone on those islands?"
Naval Headquarters, Marinford.
The sky is overcast.
Warships were crowded in the port, and those that could not enter the port stayed directly on the nearby sea.
The navy, ready for battle, stood on the decks of their respective warships.
Not even their superiors could stop the buzz of their conversation at this point.
It was Yale's fourth live broadcast, and no one expected him to say such news.
They imagined the scene of the other party taking on the world alone, the scene of the other party leading his own group of pirates to fight them, and even the scene of the other party not responding.
But he never expected that the person standing opposite him might be his captured compatriot!
Those who have no family to worry about can still keep calm.
But those who joined the conscription just for the sake of their missing family and friends were clearly shaken.
They're going to fight their own families?
How is this possible? How is this possible?
"Damn it! That bastard... bastard Yale!"
A sailor, whose parents, wife and children were all abducted by Yale, squatted on the ground with his head in his hands.
Torrential tears fell from his eyes as he cursed in despair, unable to imagine pointing the gun at his family.
"Silence!" The voice of the commander-in-chief of the entire army suddenly came from the radio, with unwavering determination.
"I know what you are thinking now. You are hesitating, wavering, and afraid to fight your compatriots!"
Everyone raised their heads and looked towards the broadcast that made the sound with confused and struggling eyes.
"Are we going to throw down our weapons now and wait for Yale to invade us again?"
"If you're willing, then throw away your weapons, leave the warship, and wait to die on the island. If you still have any courage left in you, calm down!"
Navy listened to Cyborg's scolding in a daze, and his shaken heart became firm again.
Yes, are they going to throw down their weapons and surrender?
"Resist, there is still a glimmer of hope."
"If we don't resist, none of us can escape!"
After hanging up the Den Den Mushi receiver, Cyborg sighed heavily.
Although he appeared very strong just now, in fact, he also hesitated and hesitated.
From the very beginning, this was a deadlock due to the huge disparity in strength.
Before Cyborg could recover from the news just now, another piece of bombshell news came from the navy.
——The disappeared islands reappeared!
In the East China Sea, a continent composed of countless islands floats quietly on the sea.
It suddenly appeared after Yale ended his live broadcast, was discovered by soldiers patrolling the Red Earth Continent, and was immediately reported to the government.
Cyborg put down the telescope, knowing full well that this was an invitation from Yale.
The islands will serve as the final battlefield to determine the future ownership of the planet.
Also gazing at the island continent is the leader of the Revolutionary Army, Dragon.
Although they cooperated with the Navy, their teams were not together.
He was on an uninhabited island near the East China Sea and witnessed the appearance of the island group with his own eyes.
Will Saab be there?
Long was thinking about the whereabouts of the missing chief of staff and was also worried about Daxiong's situation.
I just hope that when they reach the island group, Sabo and Kuma will not become their enemies.
The revolutionary army marched silently and straight towards the East China Sea like a black tide.
"It's time to go, Shanks," Beckman reminded.
During the brief period of cooperation with the government, the news from the government was synchronized with theirs.
The red-haired captain sitting at the table sighed softly and placed the Den Den Mushi in his hand on the table next to him.
Steady and powerful footsteps were heard in the captain's cabin of the Red.
"I'm beginning to doubt whether my judgment is right or wrong."
Shanks kept thinking back to the scene he saw when he left the islands—a bloody hellish scene.
So it wasn't a bad joke from Yale, but a future told in advance?
"Shanks." Beckman patted his shoulder.
"You are the captain. Even if everyone else is confused, you must remain firm in your own ideas."
"Thanks, I know what I'm doing."
Shanks smiled, his expression determined as he walked onto the deck.
No matter what, this battle must be fought!
On the islands, shops that used to open on time are closed, schools are silent, and hospitals are empty.
In stark contrast, there are dense crowds of people walking on the streets.
People's faces were full of fanaticism and madness. Under the unified spiritual control, they marched in uniform steps and silently.
They want to kill everyone outside, only in this way can they preserve their peaceful and beautiful life!
Kill them all!
Kill them all!
The middle-aged woman ran frantically, searching from the back of the team, and finally saw the person she was looking for.
She squeezed into the line, hugged a girl and cried, trying to wake her daughter up.
"Marina—I'm your mother! Didn't you ask me to mend your favorite teddy bear yesterday? I mended it and put it in your room!"
The girl struggled, screaming shrilly, and the exoskeleton-equipped arm repeatedly hit the woman's back.
The exoskeleton hadn't opened yet, but the impact of the metal still caused blood to flow from the woman's back.
However, the mother did not let go of her arms and continued to talk about some memories of the past.
"You love eating the fried rice I make the most, and you love sitting on daddy's shoulders the most. Wake up, Marina, you said you would protect me well. Mommy has already lost daddy, and she can't live without you!"
The girl's struggle gradually weakened.
The eyes that were full of fanaticism and madness blinked and became confused.
"Mom...Mom, what's wrong with me?"
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"Oh, that's boring."
Inside the starship, Yale, who was watching everything happening in the island group as a bystander, curled his lips in boredom.
Only he would be so kind as to leave them such an obvious backdoor.
Turning around, he looked at the combat team on standby.
Rows of bionic warriors, unafraid of death, stood on the bridge in an orderly manner.
As his gaze swept over, everyone met his gaze with absolute fanaticism and loyalty.
"Get ready~" Yale laughed, "After they finish fighting, it will be your turn to make your appearance."
"Yes!" The response echoed throughout the bridge.
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