MM Racing Chapter 50 Dragon Sucking Water
Chapter 50 Dragon Sucking Water
After sailing on the sea for some time, Aokiji and the others finally arrived at the open sea area where the 16th Branch was located.
It's worth mentioning that Aokiji traveled on a warship with Smoker and others, but he left his bicycle on the ship, hoping it might come in handy someday.
"Hey, hey, hey, it really just vanished like that." Smoker still looked at the disappeared island with disbelief.
“Yes! And that’s how this happened in the waters I’m in charge of.” Aokiji sighed after hearing Smoker’s words.
"Well, Admiral Aokiji, you should take your grief seriously! Fleet Admiral Sengoku might not blame you," Smoker comforted him.
Aokiji shook his head at Smoker's words of comfort. He knew all too well that once this incident was exposed, it would tarnish his reputation.
"Alright, let's send someone to check what's going on around here!" Aokiji ordered Smoker to send someone to investigate.
After Aokiji spoke, Smoker had the Marines form several small teams and take small boats to check on the former 16th branch islands one by one.
But how could they possibly leave even a trace under the powerful roar of Minos, the black dragon!
"General Aokiji, shall we go and check it out together?" Smoker said in a deep voice.
"Yes, but not now. We need to check the surrounding area for any traces." Aokiji was extremely calm at this moment. He wanted to check the surrounding area for any traces first.
And so, the naval soldiers searched in the center of the sea, while Smoker and Aokiji searched around.
……
Smoker and Aokiji searched for a while without finding anything, which made them both look very unhappy. Were they going to have to return empty-handed?
Just as Smoker and Aokiji were in a bad mood, an amazing change occurred in the center of the sea.
As a group of naval soldiers were carefully searching the sea in a small boat, the seawater suddenly surged and then formed a super whirlpool.
Under the powerful suction of the super vortex, the group of naval soldiers, along with their small boat, were directly sucked into the vortex.
This horrifying scene naturally frightened the other naval soldiers who were searching; their faces showed shock, and they dared not go any further.
Soon, an even more horrifying scene unfolded before the naval soldiers' eyes.
Under the powerful suction of the super vortex, a tornado is slowly spinning.
With the aid of a super vortex, a tornado created the spectacular phenomenon of a waterspout over these 16 branch sea areas. (I knew it, I'm better suited to writing fantastical scenes! ╥﹏╥)
The sky, which was originally clear and sunny, has now turned into a dark, oppressive black.
What made the naval soldiers even more desperate was that the waterspout was growing larger, its vast and unstoppable momentum seemingly determined to destroy everything.
The naval soldiers who came to search were utterly shocked. Their eyes were filled with despair, their legs were trembling, and they had no idea what to do.
Perhaps their hearts were already dead! Beneath that vast waterspout, they had already accepted death in their hearts. (Only those who have experienced despair know what despair tastes like.)
"Hey, hey, hey, what on earth happened in front of Admiral Aokiji?!" Smoker asked, his face full of disbelief.
what happened?
Aokiji was puzzled by Smoker's incoherent words, but when he looked towards the center of the sea...
Aokiji's face went from initial bewilderment to utter shock.
"Is this a waterspout? How can it be so huge!" Aokiji exclaimed in disbelief.
Not to mention Smoker couldn't believe it, even Aokiji himself couldn't believe that such a shocking and enormous waterspout had appeared in such a small area of the East Blue.
"Something's wrong, Admiral Aokiji? The naval soldiers ahead are in danger!" Smoker said anxiously.
Smoker's eyes were already red. The soldiers were in danger this time, and he was scared. He had promised to protect them back in Loguetown.
Aokiji took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Smoker, move the warship closer." (Thanks to the appearance of the shipping magnate (⌒▽⌒))
"Admiral Aokiji, is this alright?" Smoker's eyes reddened, but he still asked in a deep voice.
Although he really wanted to save those naval soldiers, it wouldn't be worth it if it resulted in Admiral Aokiji's death.
This corrupt sea needs people with a sense of justice like Aokiji, and even more so, it needs Aokiji's powerful fighting strength.
At least in the open ocean today, the Navy Headquarters will absolutely not allow anything to happen to Aokiji. (Do you guys think I'm exaggerating?)
Aokiji shook his head and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, Smoker, nothing will happen."
"Forward!"
Seeing Aokiji's extremely serious expression, Smoker piloted the warship toward the giant waterspout.
Smoker and Aokiji were not far from the center of the 16th Division's sea area, and they arrived quickly.
Smoker, looking at the terrified sailors, shouted angrily, "How long are you going to stand there dumbfounded? Admiral Aokiji is here. Don't worry, Admiral Aokiji will definitely take you back."
With Smoker's encouragement, the naval soldiers finally showed some spirit.
Looking at the still motionless naval soldiers, Smoker was helpless. He thought, "Should I scold them? That seems appropriate, but if I don't, they'll just stand there like idiots on the small boat."
At that moment, Aokiji's words plunged Smoker's heart into despair.
"Smoker, it's too late." Aokiji said in a deep voice, looking at the giant water spout approaching from ahead.
"what!"
As Smoker followed Aokiji's gaze, the massive waterspout was gradually approaching them.
"General Aokiji, what should we do?" Smoker asked weakly, his face pale.
Aokiji took a deep breath and then exhaled, trying to calm the shock in his heart.
“Smoker, I’ll go stop that waterspout later. What you need to do is get the marines onto the warship as quickly as possible,” Aokiji said, his eyes resolute as he looked at Smoker.
Smoker looked at Aokiji's determined eyes and was deeply attracted.
Aokiji was his friend, and his soldiers were his brothers and friends.
He was in a very difficult position on both sides.
Smoker hated himself in his heart, wishing he had that kind of strength.
Smoker nodded and turned to walk towards the small boat carrying the Marines. In his heart, Smoker thought, "Aokiji, you must survive!" (At this point, many readers might wonder why it's written so pessimistically, like a life-or-death situation, for just a water spout. But actually, I think it's quite reasonable. The power of nature is beyond our control. While Aokiji is strong, do you think he's as strong as Shiki at his peak? At his peak, Shiki was defeated by a storm during the Battle of Edd War against the Roger Pirates.)
Keke, get back to business.
Aokiji watched Smoker go to rescue the Marines, feeling neither sorrow nor joy, only calm. If he were to act rashly, unimaginable things might happen.
Aokiji leaped from the warship onto the sea, and at the same time, a patch of ice appeared beneath his feet, allowing him to once again use his Ice-Ice Fruit powers at will.
Aokiji stood on the ice, watching the dragon sucker that was closing in on him and could destroy everything.
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P.S.: Finally, it makes sense.