The Rocks Pirates headed south, and also divided their fleet among other executive officerss to lead, each taking a fleet to plunder other kingdoms. This allowed for more efficient and rapid acquisition of treasure.
Nox led nine fleets towards Pano Kingdom.
This non-World Government member state was forced to withdraw from being a World Government member state because it could not afford the celestial tribute, and could no longer receive protection from the Marine and the World Government.
As the weakest among the executive officerss, Nox naturally could not be sent to plunder World Government member states. That was the prime target for Rocks, John, Wang Zhi, and Silver Axe.
Even within the Rocks Pirates, there were distinctions of closeness and distance.
Not only Nox, but also Whitebeard, Golden Lion, and Charlotte Linlin were assigned to plunder non-World Government member states.
Although this made Nox and the others very uncomfortable, they reluctantly accepted it because they could not resist Rocks.
"Senior Brother, Pano Kingdom is ahead."
Kano said excitedly. Having just obtained the Chop-Chop Fruit, he couldn't wait to show off his prowess.
"It seems Pano Kingdom still intends to resist us."
Nox glanced in the direction of Pano Kingdom. There, many soldiers were lined up neatly, protecting the royal palace.
At the forefront of over thirty thousand soldiers was the General of Pano Kingdom, a Vice Admiral-level expert.
He was also the strongest General in Pano Kingdom, leading all the soldiers within Pano Kingdom to meet the attack from the Pirates.
"Soldiers, ferocious Pirates are about to attack. Behind you are the many citizens of the kingdom, including your families and friends. We must not let the Pirates enter the kingdom!"
"Protect the kingdom, protect our homes, repel the Pirates!"
General Pami raised the long sword in his hand and shouted passionately.
"Protect the kingdom, protect our homes, repel the Pirates!"
"Protect the kingdom, protect our homes, repel the Pirates!"
"Protect the kingdom, protect our homes, repel the Pirates!"
"..."
Over thirty thousand soldiers resonated with General Pami's passionate words. They were the kingdom's soldiers, the kingdom's residents.
As soldiers, even if they died, they could not retreat, because behind them were their relatives and friends, their homes!
"What a touching scene. Unfortunately, your strength is too weak. The weak have no human rights in the New World!"
Seeing this scene, Nox said coldly and ruthlessly.
He believed in the principle of the strong preying on the weak. He had little sympathy for the weak and was not deeply moved by the heroic sacrifice of protecting comrades and family.
"Buzz!!!!!"
As the soldiers of Pano Kingdom indignantly prepared to resist the Pirate fleet led by Nox, a domineering and sharp blood-red Haoshoku Haki surged into the sky.
In an instant, the war clouds gathered in the sky were forcefully shattered, revealing the hidden sunlight.
However, under the sunlight, what Pano Kingdom revealed was not a peaceful scene, but over thirty thousand soldiers who had sworn to defend their homes, one by one, fainted on the ground.
"Haoshoku Haki, how is this possible!!!"
General Pami held his sword with both hands and plunged it into the ground, struggling not to kneel, but saw that among the over thirty thousand soldiers behind him, not a single one could stand.
Even his deputy, a former Marine Rear Admiral, was kneeling on the ground. This made him furious, a rage stemming from his own helplessness and the overwhelming power of the Pirates.
"Nothing is impossible. In the New World, without even an Admiral-level expert, how dare you resist the Rocks Pirates?"
Nox leaped down from the fleet, used Moonwalk to step through the air, and rushed in front of General Pami, holding the Fūsetsu Sword, looking at him coldly.
"Even if I die, I will not let the Pirates enter Pano Kingdom!"
After Nox retracted his Haoshoku Haki, General Pami held his sword with both hands and pointed it firmly at Nox, saying.
"In that case, I will grant your wish and let you die fighting to protect your kingdom."
"Limitless - Crescent Moon Slash!"
Nox instantly rushed in front of Pami. The Fūsetsu Sword was like a crescent moon, and a cold crescent moon slash shone out in an instant.
"Clang!!!!"
Upon sensing Nox's attack, General Pami immediately held his sword with both hands and blocked in front of his chest.
"Boom!!!!"
Although Pami blocked Nox's slash, the immense power caused his sword to strike his own chest, and he was sent flying back over a hundred meters by the powerful impact.
Seizing this opportunity, Nox continued to rush forward. Before Pami could land, Fūsetsu slashed out again.
Seeing that he couldn't defend in time, Pami hardened his resolve, covered his body with Busoshoku Haki, and then thrust the long sword in his hand towards Nox's chest.
"Crack!!!"
Nox's Fūsetsu Sword broke through Pami's Busoshoku Haki defense, slicing through his muscle and breaking his ribs.
"Clang!!!!"
However, when Pami's long sword struck Nox's chest, it was like stabbing a hard diamond. The long sword couldn't break through Nox's Busoshoku Haki defense at all.
"Boom!!!"
Pami was once again sent flying by Nox, crashing onto the city wall.
"It seems the effect of Haki-tempered skin is showing."
Nox looked at the white mark left on his muscle after the clothes on his chest were cut open.
His Busoshoku Haki combined with his tempered skin could already defend against general Vice Admiral-level attacks. General Vice Admiral-level attacks couldn't break through his defense.
"Your battlefield killing sword is not bad. Let me experience it some more."
After exchanging blows with Pami twice, it was clear that this Pami was also a Sword Master. Although just an ordinary Sword Master, he was indeed a good sparring partner for the current Nox.
"Kill!!!"
After Pami stood up, ignoring his injuries, he charged towards Nox again. The sword in his hand became even more ferocious, completely abandoning his defense and focusing on offense.
He already knew he couldn't defeat this young monster in front of him, but no matter what, even if he couldn't win, he had to make the other party pay a price!
His entire life had been dedicated to this country. Protecting this country was his lifelong wish, and he would not hesitate to sacrifice his life.
"Good!!"
Seeing Pami charge, Nox also excitedly raised Fūsetsu and rushed forward, engaging in combat with Pami.
Even though Nox possessed the strength to kill the opponent, he didn't act immediately, but wanted to observe the other party's swordsmanship.
"Bang bang bang!!!!"
"Clang clang clang!!!!"
With each clash and collision, shocking sword energy slashes and cracks continuously appeared on the battlefield.