Kong voice was low and hoarse. Despite being severely injured, there was not a trace of fear in his eyes.
He knew that in the current situation of the God Valley War, there was no retreat.
If Garp were to face Rocks alone, the outcome would inevitably be a defeat, followed by the complete collapse of the World Government.
Such a thing absolutely must not happen.
Even if it meant stalling, they had to hold out until reinforcements arrived.
Among the current Marines, all the high-level combatants were being restrained by the Rocks Pirates. No one had the strength to face Rocks head-on.
So even if it cost him his life, Kong had to fill this gap in combat power before the Roger Pirates arrived.
"Kong, your body!" Garp firmly pressed down on Kong arm, his voice heavy.
Garp knew that Kong injuries were critical. If he continued to fight Rocks, he would collapse before even being hit by Rocks.
"I know, but there's no other choice in this situation!" Kong gripped Garp arm, trying to push it away.
But he no longer had much strength left, and Garp hand didn't budge.
"In your condition, you'll only hold me back!" Garp said with a deep voice.
He knew that only by saying this would Kong stop being stubborn.
In the next moment.
Garp body sank slightly, the ground beneath his feet cracked, and he shot forward like lightning.
Kong watched Garp leave, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately chose not to follow.
It wasn't because he feared death, but because his current state was indeed as Garp had said.
Though he could force himself to fight with his life, it would only become a burden, preventing Garp from unleashing his full strength.
With Kong defeat, the morale of the Marines on the main battlefield of God Valley plummeted to its lowest point.
Even the combined efforts of the Marines' top fighters couldn't defeat Rocks, which was undoubtedly a massive blow.
But the pirates' expressions were the complete opposite.
Unlike their commanders, they genuinely hoped that Rocks would ascend to the pinnacle of the world and lead them to glory.
So in this battle, every crew member fought with exceptional fervor.
Seeing Rocks defeat Kong, their combat strength even increased slightly.
Taking advantage of the Marines' demoralized state, they pressed their advantage and swiftly cut down another wave of elite soldiers.
At this point.
The Marines, who originally outnumbered the pirates by several thousand, had been reduced to roughly equal numbers after several rounds of intense fighting.
Moreover, the situation was developing in a direction favorable to the pirates.
In this tense atmosphere, suddenly.
A hearty laugh rang out from one side.
"Hahaha... The situation in God Valley seems quite intense!"
The voice echoed throughout God Valley, and everyone instinctively turned toward its source.
There, docked at the shore of God Valley, was a massive ship.
Standing at the bow of the ship was a man wearing a red shirt, with a robust build and a straw hat on his head.
His mustache grew wildly beneath his nose, thick and untamed.
He was none other than the captain of the Roger Pirates: Roger!!
"It's the Roger Pirates! Why are they here in God Valley?"
"One Rocks Pirate crew is already hard enough to deal with. Adding the powerful Roger Pirates to the mix, how are we supposed to continue this battle?"
"What should we do! Our navy's strength is simply not enough!"
"Damn it, why are there so many pirates? How did the Roger Pirates find such a hidden place like God Valley?"
"We're all going to die here today. The pirates' strength has far surpassed ours!"
"..."
The navy soldiers followed the sound, their eyes filled with terror as they looked toward the shore of God Valley.
Whether it was from the pirate ship or the man standing at its bow, they could all recognize the identity of the newcomers.
It was the Roger Pirates, who had risen to prominence in the New World, with a captain whose bounty was as high as 1.5 billion berries.
From what they knew, this pirate crew's strength was second only to the Rocks Pirates.
Especially their four main crew members, who could even hold their own against the navy's top-tier fighters.
Such formidable strength appearing in God Valley was beyond their comprehension.
Because without an Eternal Pose, this place should have been impossible to find.
A suspicion immediately arose in the navy hearts—this location exposed by the Rocks Pirates.
At this thought, the navy soldiers were filled with dread. The Rocks Pirates plus the Roger Pirates—what kind of top-tier combination was this?
It could be said to be an invincible force. The navy's will to fight plummeted, and despair enveloped everyone's hearts.
However, unlike their reaction, the navy's top-tier fighters looked at the Roger Pirates with excitement on their faces.
Especially Kong, the Fleet Admiral.
Looking at the newcomers, the weariness on his face completely disappeared, and the weight in his heart finally lifted.
"The Roger Pirates are our navy reinforcements. Next, we will cooperate with them to annihilate the Rocks Pirates!" Kong booming voice echoed high above God Valley.
Every navy soldier, even every pirate, heard it clearly.
"What? The Roger Pirates are our reinforcements? Pirates are actually teaming up with the navy!"
"Did you hear what Admiral Kong just said? Is this real?"
"Great, I knew the World Government wouldn't just stand by. This battle will surely be our victory!"
"Hahaha, so they're on our side. I was worried for nothing earlier!"
"Reinforcements have arrived. Let's kill all these pirates. Today will be the day the Rocks Pirates are wiped out!"
"..."
Hearing Kong words, the navy soldiers' spirits were instantly rejuvenated.
Though they didn't understand why pirates would cooperate with the navy, now was clearly not the time to ponder that.
With the aid of this powerful pirate crew, eliminating the Rocks Pirates would no longer be a pipe dream.
The previously low morale surged once more after Kong speech, and the navy soldiers were filled with boundless fighting spirit.
They vowed to annihilate the Rocks Pirates in God Valley.
Within the Rocks Pirates, two people were completely unfazed by the arrival of the Roger Pirates.
One was Whitebeard, and the other was Bob.
Beside Bob lay fifteen charred corpses—the Celestial Dragons who had been roasted alive by the flames.
Yet after the ritual, nothing happened on the altar, just as usual.
This made Bob mutter to himself.
"Superstition is still not to be trusted!"
He then turned his gaze to Roger on the shore, a slight smile playing on his lips.
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