Chapter 519: Tracking Láidé, Redfield Takes Action, Kong Makes His Move
"The Roger Pirates have left Fish-Man Island!"
"The Roger Pirates have left Fish-Man Island!"
News arrived from Fish-Man Island, and alarms blared instantly, as if the entire G-1 Fortress had been awakened from slumber.
"Only the Roger Pirates have left?"
"That's right!"
The Allied Forces were ready to depart at any moment.
Though resting on the Warships, the Crewmates could immediately spring into action upon opening their eyes.
In just a few minutes, the Navy Warships could set sail.
For this Operation, they had made thorough preparations, considering any factor that might affect the Operation's Speed.
The main Force of the Operation was also resting on the Navy Warships.
"We've located the Roger Pirates, they are rapidly leaving Fish-Man Island. We will pursue them immediately."
Accompanied by a series of reports, Navy Warships sailed out of the Military Port.
"That Roger guy is really cunning, setting off in the middle of the night."
Yawning, Garp complained with a laugh.
It was currently two in the morning, deep in the night.
"At night, they have a greater chance of escaping."
Advisor Tsuru approved of the Roger Pirates' actions.
If it were her, she would do the same.
"Let's chase them. This time, he won't get away."
It was as if they had a Tracker attached; the Whereabouts of the Roger Pirates were constantly monitored by the Marines.
However, the Roger Pirates seemed to have no intention of coming to the Sea Surface, continuously Sailing beneath the Deep Sea, occasionally changing direction.
Meanwhile, the Navy Warships kept tracking the Roger Pirates, preventing them from escaping the tracking range.
"If the Roger Pirates want to escape, let them. Remember to maintain a distance of about six or seven kilometers, so they don't detect us."
"In two days at most, they won't be able to keep it up."
Tsuru commanded the Navy Warships' Sailing, calmly sipping a cup of tea.
She had a clear grasp of the Roger Pirates' psychology.
As a Hunter, one should not be too close or too far from the prey; a good distance must be maintained.
The Roger Pirates could hide beneath the Sea Surface indefinitely, but the Marines could also pursue them indefinitely.
Compared to moving beneath the Deep Sea, Sailing on the Sea Surface was much faster.
The Navy Warships even had to control their Speed to avoid getting too close to the Roger Pirates.
And this was the Roger Pirates' strategy.
Using Roger's Ability, they created an Ocean Current beneath the Sea Surface, carrying the Pirate Ship beneath the Sea Surface to avoid the Sea Area controlled by the Marines before surfacing.
Logically, this method should have allowed them to completely evade the encirclement by the Marines and the World Government.
As long as they escaped, the Marines would be unable to catch them afterward.
Unfortunately, their Whereabouts were constantly under the Marines' Control, and they were unaware of it.
Roger, who was Controlling the Ocean Current, had his Perception Ability greatly reduced.
Moreover, the Seawater was constantly flowing, making it difficult to perceive anything even with Perception.
On the other side.
In the First Half of the Grand Line.
A Secret Research Base of the World Government.
The exterior was guarded by two thousand Marine Soldiers, and the interior by Government Agents.
This Research Base was one of the most important Research Bases of the World Government.
It specialized in researching Life Extension Serum and Elixir of Immortality.
Providing Life Essence for the World Nobles in Mary Geoise.
Life Essence was the Life Extension Potion researched by the World Government.
It was a Reagent formed by extracting the Life Energy of Sea Kings, combined with numerous Main Ingredients, possessing the astonishing Efficacy of extending Life by at least five years.
This was one of the Foundations of the World Government's Rule.
Not only did the World Nobles need it, but various Factions in Mary Geoise, and even Member Nations, had demand for it.
Why did they still support the World Government when it was constantly under Suppression by the Rocks Pirates, the entire Great Sea was in chaos, and various Factions suffered Heavy Losses?
There were many reasons for this.
This Technology was unique to the World Government.
They had paid a considerable Price for it back then.
Due to Transportation Cost issues, the research and manufacturing of Life Extension Serum were primarily conducted on the Great Sea, specifically at this Base.
The Garrison Force was very strong, consisting of a Marine Rear Admiral with Vice Admiral Level Combat Power.
And an Agent who also possessed Vice Admiral Level Combat Power.
Under the dark Night sky, Redfield looked down at the Island below.
With his Dark Vision, he saw clearly.
Having transformed into a Vampire, he was even more sensitive to Blood, faintly sensing that deep within the Base, there were his Kin.
It was a kind of mysterious Sensing.
"Time to make my move!"
"Hunting Time!"
Night was his Main Battlefield.
His Figure flickered, disappearing into the air, continuously spreading his wings and diving down.
Silently.
The Marine Rear Admiral who was resting suddenly sensed Danger, instinctively opening his eyes.
Just as he was about to get up, a powerful Strength directly pushed him back.
His Pupil constricted, staring in shock at the Figure that had appeared by his bed at some point.
Despite having turned into a Vampire, he still recognized him.
"Re... Redfield."
He couldn't imagine why a Legend would suddenly appear.
His Consciousness began to blur, and his Body gradually became weak.
In his Chest, an Umbrella was impaled.
The Bat Umbrella, flashing with eerie Bloodlight, had pierced his Chest, continuously sucking his Blood.
He opened his mouth, wanting to notify others, but nothing came out.
In front of Láidé, he was too frail, completely lacking the Power to Resist.
Sneaking onto this Island and reaching him, not a single person discovered him.
This was just the beginning.
Láidé transformed into a ruthless Killer in the dark Night.
Most Marine Soldiers were resting, with only a small number on duty.
In less than ten minutes, Blood Mist filled the air, and all the Marine Soldiers on the Island were slaughtered completely.
Every single one was killed with a single strike.
Just then, a Red Alert erupted on the Island.
The situation on the outskirts of the Island had been discovered by the Surveillance inside the Base.
No trace of the Enemy was found, only fallen Corpses everywhere.
Hearing the Alarm, Redfield decided to speed up.
Releasing his Devil Fruit Ability, he arrived in front of the Base's Gate.
The Bat Umbrella he held was Coated with Armament Haki.
"Boom!"
The sealed Steel Gate was directly blasted open by Láidé's terrifying Destructive Power.
He quickly walked inside.
And Redfield's face was seen by the Surveillance in front of the Gate.
"Quick, send a message to the Holy Land! The Lone Red is attacking, the Marine Force has been annihilated!"
His voice was filled with panic.
Soon, the Holy Land received the message and immediately notified Marine Headquarters.
"What? It's Redfield!"
"Don't notify them, don't affect the Operation targeting the Roger Pirates."
"This time, this old man will take action personally!"
Putting on his Coat of Justice, Kong strode out of his Office.
That Research Base was very close to Headquarters.
Giving instructions to others, Kong used Moonwalk, quickly leaving Marine Headquarters.
Facing a Monster like Redfield, he was the only one who could take action now.
(end of chapter)