Unlike most of the lead bullets used, this was a spindle-shaped bullet with a very sharp tip.
"It's not an ordinary gun, is it."
That gun was also different; compared to a regular flintlock rifle, this gun was longer, the steel used for the barrel was clearly superior, and the stock was different from usual.
"I am Colonel 'Flying Gun' Laike from Navy Headquarters, remember my name, for I am the one who will arrest you!"
Whoosh!
Just as Laike finished speaking, Marika swung her arm and threw the broken blade, with immense force, creating a sound like the wind, smashing towards the Navy crouching on the rail.
At this moment, Laike quickly leapt forward, demonstrating an impressive bounce and speed, landing on the mid-platform of the second mast on the warship, and fired another shot at Marika.
Bam!
Marika was already moving the moment he jumped, yet despite this, the shot was aimed so closely it nearly grazed her shoulder, tearing her clothes and leaving a streak of blood on her white shoulder.
"Oh... doesn't need reloading?" Sage at the bow revealed a surprised look.
On this sea, not mentioning those who have some combat capability, most ordinary people also have mixed knife and gun skills, rather than firearms being dominant. It's not that guns lack power, but close combat has more cost-effectiveness.
Because it is too slow.
Normal flintlock guns require reloading after each shot. They pack quite a punch, but if that first shot doesn't kill, during the time spent reloading to fire a second shot, one could easily be slashed to death several times over.
Otherwise, why would there be instances where, after firing a shot, people use the gun barrel and stock as weapons to smash others?
Yet there is also black technology.
Like the flintlock gun Renedia made for Sage, capable of carrying six bullets, and now, this rifle far exceeds regular firearms in terms of power, range, or speed.
The sea is quite magical, isn't it?
"You move fast too." Marika looked up, her smile unchanged.
"Because I am lean and light, my speed and jumping power are top-notch! I know you have great strength, but if you can't catch me, it's useless!"
Laike displayed a confident smile, "On the contrary, I can sniper you at will!"
"That's impressive..."
Marika, grinning, picked up a weapon and hurled it upwards.
Power also represents speed; if the power is great enough, the thrown object moves quickly, and speed also signifies might.
Bang!
The weapon she threw shattered the mid-platform of the mast, reached the higher mast, and created a deep dent before stopping.
But Laike had long leapt away.
"I told you, it's useless!"
Laike jumped towards the top of the warship's buildings, aiming at Marika in mid-air. However, as he was about to act, a mass of black shadow rapidly floated up, entwining his hands, feet, and neck.
That's...
"Hair?!" Laike exclaimed in terror.
Marika's black hair danced like snakes, with several strands extending like black cords, wrapping around Laike's body, binding him in the air.
Life Return.
Hair Binding Techniques!
"Tied up like this, you can't move, can you?"
Marika, smiling, extended her palm, "If you had obediently let me take you down at the beginning, it might not have been so painful. Careful now."
Whoosh!
The extended hair quickly retracted, bringing Laike's body rapidly to her front.
Bam!!
Her palm struck with fierce force at his throat, snapping his neck forward, turning his face pale, tongue extended, as he limply fell down.
Her hair released his body, letting it fall to the ground as the strands returned to their normal length.
Marika glanced at the breathless person on the ground, shaking her head, "Too bad, couldn't withstand it."
Sage smirked slightly; he knew this woman had hidden tricks.
Life Return and the ability to control hair using Life Return are completely different concepts.
The former might just quickly absorb energy, perhaps without even realizing this power, while the latter can consciously control every part of the body.
The troublesome three headquarters colonels were taken down, and Lily and others rejoined the battle. Though the Navy on the three warships was numerous, before the strong ones, numbers were not an obstacle.
When Sage's cigar burned to the end, the battle on the warship concluded.
"Quick!"
Lily sliced through with a sword, knocking down the last unit of Navy still fighting, hurriedly shouting, "Rescue those that need rescuing, loot what needs looting, this warship is going to sink!"
Renedia blasted a hole in the ship with a hammer, and the bottom had started taking in seawater. Although the hole wasn't large, given the length of the battle, the entire ship was already half sunk; if not looted soon, it would surely sink.
This soon-to-sink ship should not be considered for resources. It's important to seek out that compass, and as for the other two ships, those can be looted more leisurely.
The pirates divided into dozens to storm the deck buildings and inner cabins, while the rest began rescuing those comrades still alive.
The fallen ones, due to injuries in battle, were supported up, and Gin found a gangway on the warship, positioned it on the Death Star's bow, allowing the injured to return to the ship.