Chapter 79 – Plundering the Goa Kingdom 2.
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Third Person POV
Goa Kingdom, East Blue.
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As the sun set on the horizon, casting a spectacle of golden and reddish hues across the sea, the port of the Goa Kingdom was shrouded in a fog of smoke and chaos. The ck Pearl, the proud pirate ship of the Straw Hats, had unleashed a devastating bombardment that had turned the once peaceful port into a scene of destruction.
The cannons of the ck Pearl roared like beasts,unching salvos of explosive projectiles that erupted in mes and smoke. Once untouched buildings were reduced to rubble, while anchored ships were aze, their structures burning in a terrifying disy.
The imposing arrival of the ck Pearl had instilled panic, and local residents and soldiers were in full retreat. The port, once a site of tranquilmerce, was now aze and in chaos, with the sea waters reflecting the destruction the pirate ship had unleashed.
The deafening noise of the cannons was reced by the crackling of mes and the screams of people running for cover. The scene bore witness to the brutality of the imminent invasion by the Straw Hats, as the ck Pearl remained anchored in the center of the chaos, ready for the next phase of its attack.
With the smoke and chaos of the port bombardment as a backdrop, Luffy disembarked from the ck Pearl alongside Yamato, Nami, Lami, Reiju, and Zoro. The ship''s deck was warm beneath their feet, and the atmosphere was electrically charged with anticipation.
Luffy quickly nced over his team, trusting that therades left behind on the ship were dealing with the kingdom''s forces in the port. He knew he could rely on their skills, allowing the group to advance to the next phase of the operation.
Shirahoshi, with her gentle eyes and kind personality, approached the captain with a determined expression. "Let me go too, Luffy-Sama!" she requested with a touch of anxiety in her voice.
Luffy nodded, understanding the need to keep her protected. "Alright, but stay with me the whole time," he ordered, ensuring that Shirahoshi was under his direct protection as they faced the Goa Kingdom and its defiant king.
The group of seven advanced through the tumultuous streets of the Goa Kingdom. Shirahoshi, determined to see the city, rode on Luffy''s back. Her kind and concerned gaze mixed with determination as she observed the destruction caused by the port bombardment.
Luffy led the way, his determined expression as he headed toward the city center, where the imposing castle of the king stood. The rest of the group followed, staying alert as they watched the panic unfold around them.
People in the streets were in a state of panic, their voices exuding fear and uncertainty.
The nobles walking the streets of the Goa Kingdom were dressed in extravagant and ostentatious attire, an effort to disy their status and wealth. Their clothing reflected the opulence that the reign of Goa represented, as Luffy recalled from his memories.
Nobles always wore clothes made of fine and luxurious fabrics, often adorned with expensive jewels and borate details. Many of them unted flowing cloaks that trailed to the ground, with gold and silver embroideries shining in the light of the setting sun.
Previously, these nobles paraded through these streets, their pomp and disy of wealth starkly contrasting with the chaotic situation that the invasion of the Straw Hats had created. Now, they seemed like frightened rabbits, their expensive clothes not enough to mask the restlessness and fear hanging in the air.
As the group passed by, words of disdain and hostility were thrown their way.
"ursed pirates!"
"Go away! You scum!"
"Do you have any idea what you''re doing, robbing a kingdom?!"
Luffymanded, recognizing that confronting the hostile crowd directly was unnecessary.
Nami assumed a defensive stance at this point, gracefully channeling her wind powers. She created a swirl of gray and green wind in her hand. This cyclone of air was unleashed over the tumultuous crowd, acting as an effective hurricane that pushed away the hostile protesters.
The wind, under Nami''s controlled force, swept through the streets, lifting the protesters off the ground and tossing them away, unable to resist the fury of the storm.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!"
"HELP!"
Screams and pleas echoed as people were uprooted from the ground. Although the impact was powerful, most would survive the fall.
The wind explosion not only startled the hostile noble protesters but also the rest of the poption, who watched the disy of power with astonishment and fear. Witnessing wind manipted by a Devil Fruit, people began running in shock and horror, fearing the presence of the dreaded pirates.
With the path temporarily cleared, the Straw Hats continued their journey towards the castle of the King of Goa.
After dispersing the hostile crowd, the path to the royal pce became notably easier. On the horizon, the grandiose Goa Castle began to emerge, imposing and majestic, contrasting with the turmoil unfolding in the city streets.
When they finally spotted the castle''s entrance, they were surprised to see a massive wall separating the castle from the city. This obstacle only confirmed the careful and defensive nature of the Goa kings.
Lamimented, "Kings are quite cautious, aren''t they..."
Luffy nodded. "True, but nothing we can''t handle."
At that moment, one of the 200 guards stationed in front of the castle stood out, shouting usations against the intruders.
"Pirates! Do you have any idea what you''re doing?!"
Luffy sighed, recognizing the cliché of the situation. He nced at hispanions, assessing the determination in their eyes.
"Do you want to end this?" Luffy asked.
"Of course!" Zoro replied, drawing his sword from his waist with a determined expression.
"That''s easy," Lamimented, eager to join the action and prove her skill.
Reiju, with a shrewd smile, suggested, "You can stay with the captain; we can handle them without you."
Lami raised an eyebrow, surprised by the proposal. "Huh?! I thought you would be the one to step aside..."
Reiju chuckled softly. "How about apetition? This will prove I''m better than you."
Lami epted the challenge, facing Reiju with determination. "So, who takes down more. Let''s see if you''re really useful, my rival."
Reiju and Lami quickly advanced toward the 200 soldiers positioned in front of them. Both women were determined to showcase their skills and prove who was the better fighter.
Reiju demonstrated her unique agility byunching a series of devastating kicks executed with grace and precision. Her movements were a dance of destruction as she neutralized opponents with her agile and powerful legs.
Lami, on the other hand, brandished her sword and invoked the powers of her Devil Fruit, the Ope Ope no Mi. With a single movement, she altered the space around her and delivered swift, precise strikes, cutting through the space in front of her and creating invisible des that affected the soldiers. Herbination of fencing skills and spatial maniption made her a formidable opponent.
Thepetition between the two was fierce, with Reiju showcasing her prowess with lethal kicks, simr to Sanji''s fighting style, while Lami exerted her mastery over the Ope Ope no Mi and her sword skills. Each sought to outdo the other, and the count of fallen soldiers remained bnced as the fight continued.
"HEY, HEY, wait for me!" Zoro eximed with a touch of anger in his voice, frustrated at being left out and eager to show his own skill.
Reiju and Lami continued their intensepetition, demonstrating their abilities with each bold move. The scene around them was filled with incapacitated soldiers, many still trying to recover from Reiju''s powerful kicks and Lami''s precise attacks. Spectators, including the other Straw Hat members, watched in admiration as the two women fought, driven by their fierce rivalry.
Shirahoshi, watching the scenes on Luffy''s back, eximed with enthusiasm, "Lami-Sama and Reiju-Sama are sopetitive!"
Luffy, still somewhat perplexed by the intensity of thepetition between the two,mented, "Something like that..."
Yamato, beside Luffy, asked, "What do we do now?"
Luffy responded with determination, "Let''s see the king; they''re already dealing with all the enemies."
Nami, excited about the prospect of looting the royal pce,mented eagerly, "Let''s go; I can''t wait to check out the treasures in that pce!"
As they advanced along the path dotted with incapacitated soldiers, it became evident that thepetition between Lami and Reiju had wreaked considerable havoc on the pce guard. The ground was littered with fallen men, primarily due to the rivalry between the two women, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
Luffy entered the pce with calm confidence, moving through the corridors now popted by knocked-out soldiers. The interior of the pce seemed like an extension of his home, filled with grandeur and opulence.
Shirahoshi, noting the resemnce between royal pces and her home in the deep sea,mented with a touch of surprise, "It looks like my home..."
Nami, following closely, pondered the repetitive nature of royal pces, "I believe all kings have castles that resemble each other..."
Yamato, however, found a notable difference between the royal castle and the residence of her adoptive father, Kaido. In a murmur, she expressed her opinion, "Doesn''t look anything like the old man''s castle... Bastard..."
Shirahoshi''s curiosity was piqued, and she asked with interest, "I still wonder who this old bastard is that Yamato always talks about..."
Luffy, avoiding going into details on the matter, changed the subject and directed his attention to arge door rising before them. It was evident that this door led to the audience chamber of the King of Goa.
Before the imposing door, Luffy focused his energy, and purple mes began to dance around his hand. His fist turned into a zing torrent of amethyst mes, enveloping it in a threatening aura.
With a determined look, Luffy muttered to himself, "It''s time to face this bastard king."
The purple mes flickered, illuminating the dark corridor as Luffy pushed open the pce doors, ready for the confrontation that would change the kingdom of Goa.
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