OOC:

The unexpected development of Bazil having Conqueror's Haki caught even Nep off-guard. And the Fishman on the skuttle-butt and Nep in the water would not be able to stand get awake. Their eyes would roll into the back of their head and they'd begin to foam out of the mouth. That was the only reason Kappa was able to get away from Nep before he attacked. They wouldn't be the only ones as the Homies that were within range also had the same thing happen to them. It shocked Soju as well as Mercer. They just thought Bazil was one of those annoying loud mouths. He at this moment had demonstrated he had something special about him. That didn't mean he they thought anymore highly of him; it just made him special and someone to watch out for. His claim to be King was also somewhat legitimate in Mercer's eyes. As Mercer knew about the meaning of those that had that type of Haki. And he felt Soju had it as well, but hadn't awakened it yet. He was the first person to sense the danger that began to approach them. Not paying attention to Bazil anymore he would turn in the direction of Whiskey Peak. The Homies from Bazil's wave weren't the things coming. That horde had stopped after their efforts.

Diana's forces were holding back the forces of Soju. They pushed them so they could only enter the town at a certain point from the docks. Some tried to sneak through other ways but would fail. They had fortified this place to the best of their ability. Bullet had moved away from the peak of the mountain and returned to the town. He helped in coordinating the forces to make sure they held the enemy back. The main goal at this point could be seen that they aren't trying to really kill them all.

"NANI!? All of the submarines have been taken out on Sandy Island, damn. " He paced back and forth as that meant things weren't looking good for his side. That he might've needed to stay there instead of assisting Soju. He would sigh as the decision to not move from this area was made from higher up. Along with more information that was passed to him. They were about to reach the peak of the conflict.

"I hope Soju doesn't think things are going bad now. As they are about to get worse. Everyone to your stations."


"SOJU!" A homie of armor would be approaching to the group. Even with the distance of thirty meters being between them his scream could be heard clear as day. It was strange because the Homie seemed to have a determined look on its face. And something else would begin to happen. The size of the suit of armor would begin to grow rapidly. That would not be seen by the group though, as the hand of the suit of armor would be outstretched. And it would be the first thing to grow almost instantly(S speeds). The thirty meter gap would be closed as the hand was longer than that, being fifty meters. With the open palm coming forward getting out of the way of it would be hard. Following the increasing of the arm was the other part of the. What caused this was a Devil Fruit. The first user to ever have the Moa Moa no mi. A Devil fruit that has the ability increase the size of objects. The size, speed, and strength of this homie was now at levels that could stand above the normal forces of Diana or Soju. The durability of this Homie having been pushed to Secondary and the Strength would match it.  The speed the homie was increased but the speed of it didn't. Slow and Strong. Regardless if the push with the hand was successful or not it would attempt to stand tall above them.  Massive was the homie that stood close to 100m.

"eh?" He'd slash forward once. Somehow he placed himself in front of the ground, and his blade was. It wasn't just a normal slash but his blade was covered in flames. The attack was magnificent as it melted the arm up to the elbow. He stopped the attack up to that point. They could continue the attack but it'd only deal with the arm. They were too far to get to the Homie's legs to knock him down right now.  He'd look up at the piece of tin. A irritated expression on his face as he looked up at it the homie. "You idiots go to Whiskey Peak. We need to finish all of this quickly I have a bad feeling about how things are going." Soju would say to them. He started to feel strange. It wasn't really the development of this Homie but rather the types of enemies that came. He knew all about Diana she was smart. She knew full on well how strong he was, but she sent these guys at him. She sent weak pieces of tin to stop him; when she knew that would never be enough.

Mercer would take not time in beginning to run toward Whiskey Peak. If they ran they'd make it in no time. Mercer knew that Soju could handle the Homie and also felt they needed to handle this quicker. They were free to assist Soju in taking out the homie, but it would be a waste of their energy. Constantly using techniques would make you exhausted; no one was exempt from that. Conserving their energy was the best thing to do right now.



Enemy Count:
38/40 on Diana's Side
29/30 on Soju's Side

OOC:

"I don't know." Mercer replied simply. Even with him unaware of the type of trap this was he wouldn't stop as he began to enter the town. As he knew that if Soju, his Captain, was here they'd charge right in. Mercer wouldn't charge nor would be just sit idly by. The majority of the forces were concentrated in the area that the ships under Soju came in at. That didn't mean there was no one around. Grunts and Homies that were just fodder were abundant within the town. Something though would stop Mercer in his tracks. The large cactus that Whiskey Peak rested under lit up. Not entirely but on the face that faced the town. Done in a similar fashion as Soju when he made his big debut as the Pirate King's son. To say people stopped fighting was nonsense, as not everyone could afford that. On the screen there was no person visible. All that was seen was the background was what area she was in were trees. Similar to the sakura trees she had within her fortress at the summit of staircase. Nothing would be heard for a good ten minutes. The light from it would be the only reason to draw someone's attention to it. But that would all change as the sound of someone snapping their fingers in a melodica fashion would be heard. The noise from it amplified by den den mushi speakers. Before the broadcast was up those with a Den Den Mushi would finally be able to use them. But even if you did that didn't mean the conversation would be your own. As the snapping stopped it'd be replaced with an angelic voice. "Is everyone having fun?" the question immediately would be answered by everyone under Diana.

"YES MY LOVE!" echoed throughout the entirety of Whiskey Peak.

The Giant Homie would say it right as it slammed it's good hand down at Soju. And it wouldn't be met with a waves of flames. The sound of Diana caught Soju off guard and he lost concentration for just a split second.

Behind Kaito and the others was a Mink; the one that increased the size of the the Homie. He sped across the ground at blinding speeds, a blur to most. Electro cladded his entire body as he charged up his attack. And once the amount of distance was only ten meters he focused all of that electro to one point as he sprung forward and off of the ground. It was all focused on his hand at first. But he would rip his claw, the nail, off entirely and grip the small fragment. "YES MY LOVE!"


She walked out in front of the scream after they finished pronouncing their love for her. Blushing as if she heard what they said and was somewhat embarrassed. With her on the screen now those that were fighting seemed to pick up their intensity. No more would they try to just knock those that faced them out. They would become lethal. The scale of this conflict tipping more into the favor of Diana's forces.

"Darling there are three people here that shouldn't be. Deathgrip Mercer. Soju's spear....who is just. A tease. The next person is Warhead Bazil. He shouldn't even be here. What did I ever do to you, Bazil-kun? Or does a reckless delinquent like you just need a outlet for it's stupidity.  Finally, someone that shouldn't even be walking around freely...Jackel. Him out of those three I know for a fact should be in iron shackles and doing the biddings of another. Him and others from Zou. But he is here. Sadly, he is here. Darling, this stage was only for Soju. Not you three. So, if anyone! And I mean anyone can bring me their heads, you can leave.

But even about them. Soju did you come for something? Your soul? My love? Both? Because you didn't need to do all this for me to give it to you. Some chocolate from drum would've been fine. Oh, and why didn't you tell me? Why didn't you tell me you were 'his' Son. If you told me that instead of declaring it to the world I wouldn't have to do what I am about to do. You being the son of 'that' Man is like Qari having a son. You are defined by your Fathers. Their actions reflect onto you. If you had just stayed quite about that you could've one day become a Shichibukai.

Or are you still mad about that incident? Because if you are, you need to grow up. But I will not say anymore. Just come talk to me. I'm in my stronghold. You should be able to figure where that is. Hint is the screen is on it. Everyone else keep fighting the good fight! Oh, and those three are at the east entrance." And with that Diana would walk away. Not from the screen as a chair, more like a throne, would be brought and placed behind her. She would take a seat and relax. A Homie, one of armor, would woddle over with a sign. At first not holding the sign enough that it covered the screen. But, after a few seconds it corrected itself. Now only thing that could be seen was a drawing. A crude one of all three of the people Diana wanted dead.

The Nail enlarged increasing from less than a inch into a large thirty meter object. The Nail covered in the electro. His arrival and attack came at the time of Diana's speech. When focus wouldn't be on the back of anyone. Only thing that would give the attack away was this Mink screaming his love for Diana like everyone else. With how close they were the attack would not just hit Kaito if not dealt with. Who this Mink was should be familiar to Jackel. As he was there that day. When the world for many minks changed. Not being one that was taken away but one that helped Diana. Many helped her to save themselves but not him. He was just older than Jackle, maybe by two years, but he didn't do it because he needed to save himself. He did it because he didn't care for them. Diana raised him like her own. And saw what he could become.

"GET THE FUCK OFF ME!" The yell of Soju couldn't be heard by anyone but the Homie. Nor could what he did be felt. As just like Bazil his willpower had left his body. The sign of a King being finally used. It wasn't because of the Homie that had pinned him down. No, it was simply due to what Diana was spewing out her disgusting mouth. It would cover the Homie and cause it to faint. That though would not be the only thing done to it. As the blade of Soju would be used in a fashion that would cut the arm that had him into multiple piece.



"What do you mean they jammed us? Aren't we doing that to them?"

"What Diana stole is finally being used. We can't jam any communication on Cactus Island now. Nor can we listen in to anyone's conversations. We are completely in the dark unless someone calls us. She must've used this to help disable the submarines on Sandy. "

"Damn, and we thought we could trust her because she hunted Pirates. This is what we get. If this Soju brat betrays us as well. I will have to have a stern talk with Finn. But, we stick with the plan. Move into position and make sure you are aware of everything! I will use my observation Haki to aid in this so while I do that don't bother me. As I will push it to it's limit." Who this Man within the submarine was Betterman. One of the Revolutionary Generals that had come to Cactus Island and Sandy Island. Their envelopment with each event was heavy. Though only one would truly have to deal with them head on. Betterman wasn't here to really do combat. Not that long ago he brought something to this place. As Diana used to be an ally to the Revolution, but turned out to be a spy for the World Government. What she stole, as it was multiple things, is what gained her new title. Not her turning in Pirates for their bounty as she never did that in person. Betterman knew she gave up all items but two. A ship and a device. The device right now was being used against him, but he didn't know where the ship was.


How Diana knew about those three was simple. Once communications was brought back on the sniper, that was with Spod Roby. He brought it up and Diana took it from there. Telling the sniper to wait for after she spoke to assault them. She also asked about Spod but was told he ran off after Soju, and she was fine with that. The love between them was one way. He was simply a pawn she has used. Like most here now. They didn't mean too much to her if anything at all. Even Bullet and Rizor, after what Oceanus did, had lost their favor with Diana. They knew that. A lot of them knew this. And it was strange that even with that their love for her made them follow her. As the electro cover nail was used to attack the group the sniper was ready. He followed them since they arrived as he wanted to take them out. He was the only one on this Island under Diana that could call himself a true sniper. All three of them had been with his scope but he wanted only one. Mercer was his target. He knew about the marksmen as he was one of the best, only behind Patron. So if he took him out his fame and favor with Diana would skyrocket. That was what he thought. His killing intent was at its peak.

Mercer would sense the attack coming, as the killing intent from Spod was immense. "Watch your backs." Is all he said as he turned his walk into a full on sprint. He wasn't here to deal with these fools. He wanted to kill Diana but would settle with capturing her for Soju. He used a move that acted in ways like Soru but wasn't that. Mercer was special in many ways and used many techniques that made him a deadly advisory. His destination was the mountain. His spies already let him know about the stronghold Diana had on this Island. And how they found out about it but couldn't get in. From their position right now all they had to do to get there was run straight. Albeit the forces that filled the streets increased. Diana had the advantage in numbers. But as Mercer moved through them one bullet able to take out many it showed that Soju had better quality of warriors. Many of Soju's forces turned it up another notch and a few, 17, made it all the way to the stronghold. Waiting for Mercer and Soju. They didn't need someone telling them to get pumped or fight harder. They were all formidable before they worked under Soju. And what he had promised them for helping was already enough to get them hyped.

The Sniper fell backwards. As when Mercer spoke he fired his pistol so quickly he couldn't react. It broke through the scope and entered the skull of the sniper ending his life. Mercer didn't deal with the nail that came as he didn't need to. He felt Jackle or Bazil were strong enough to deal with it. And with Diana threatening their lives he had no doubt they weren't pissed.

Soju stood panting heavily. Before him resembled a scrap yard. As he didn't stop with the arm of the homie, but cut it's entire body into shreds. He anger at this point was not something that could be calmed by this. "Get the gates open, Mercer." He spoke to himself really as no one was around him. But what he was trying to say was he wanted Mercer to have everything ready when he he arrives.

Bullet moved as quickly as he could through his forces. The dwarf wanted one of those three heads, and would not rest till he got one. He wanted all three but would settle for one. Finally, after getting onto of a building, he spotted one of them. His red hair caught his eyes. "You are mine. Warhead." After Mercer had fired at the Sniper the small guy would begin to be covered in diamond. And without hesitation would spring forward at a quick speed(S). He didn't care if they dealt with the attack by blowing it up. Or simply move out of the way. If it was blown to smithereens and they didn't really move that much it was a straight tackle toward where Bazil was. To impact him in the chest. If they did a maneuver this attack would be better used in the large open street.  


Miles away they began to mobilize no one on Cactus Island or near it would be aware of this. The encirclement to be being one that was the largest of its kind. It's numbers having increased along with the knowledge of certain people being known.  Two options were going to be made soon. Both were not in favor of anyone other than those offering. This incident would be heard around the world. Nothing will be the same after this nor after what was going on Sandy Isle. This Era was going to be given it's first moment to separate itself from the others. How that would be done is up to them. As they can either be outshined by a dead era or be the Golden one it was mean't to be.

Enemy Count:
20/40 on Diana's Side
19/30 on Soju's Side

"There he is! That mink is Jackal! Fire the mortar! Bring him down for our queen!"

Saying something like that was fine but not from a homie. They were not treated equally and knew never to give anyone orders; at most they could relay something they were told. Their lives weren't of any meaning at all. There was a countless supply of them on this Island. So what would happen wouldn't be a eye opener. Without a word or hesitation the Man in charge of this group with the mortars would lash out in a devastating manner. He focused most of the time on his strength than anything else so. When if he fist would collide with the suit of armor from behind the force would be enough to send it out of the wall. The damage to the homie would be sever. Unknowing to the Striker the person in side would suffer damage just a degree lower. It was a kidney shot. His fist strong enough to pass right through the suit of armor and make contact with what was inside. They were all close together up here. Well the Suit of armor and this Man. A distance of inches only being between them. His passion for Diana was not something that blinded him it just made him fight harder and with more focus, like most. And the sad thing is. He would repeat what the Homie would say. Albeit in just fewer words. "If you see any of those three! FIRE AT WILL!" Just like it was pointed out by the Homie/Kappa. They'd attempt to fire at where Jackal last was. Even with switching to animated shells they wouldn't get him. Aligning the mortar up and loading it took too much time. And it wasn't like the Mink was stationary. Only person that was even able to keep up slightly was Spod.

His attack missed it's mark, but that was fine. He did think it'd land but he was wrong. There though was no reason to dwell on that as Diana would say. He speed forward using all four of his limbs. It was strange that no Mink here had transformed into their Sulong form when the moon was so high and predominate. There was reason and it would be brought up now. Diana told all Minks to not do so. Except for One. It didn't take him long to notice that he would not be able to catch Jackle the way he was right now. SO, he'd stop and turn his gaze upward. Even with combat swirling around him. Mercer and Jackle were far ahead. Bazil was a block or two away from his wandering. And Kappa was in the center of the town, four blocks away from this spot. No one even stopped Spod as he began to transform a few looked at him in horror as he turned into a monstrosity. He was going to show them all what a true Mink could do. What a Mink that was raised by Diana should be capable of.

He kicked forward the technique the dwarf used being Soru. It'd go right at the hand of the reaching Pirate. Attempting to break everything he came into contact with. Bullet was actually living up to his name now, in some ways, with this devil fruit. He was a force of nature and knew that after he beat Bazil Diana would forgive him. Forgive him for letting Oceanus harm her.

"Another Homie." One of Soju's Men would say if Kappa had indeed been struck by the Man above. There being ten of them in total. The fall, unless change mid-air, would cause him to fall right in front of a group that had been heading over to this very spot. If the hit from before landed. Their goal being to destroy the building to stop the annoyance of mortar strikes. Upon him speaking they'd fire at the Homie, some bullet would ricochet off of the suit but some would pierce it. Dealing with homies was a annoying thing that everyone had found out. Killing them actually required effort even if they weren't strong. If Kappa was sent flying they'd not meet. But their advance on this building would continue and they'd storm up the stairs. The two Men that spoke clashed. Both of them were similar brutes of fighters who gave out as much hits as they took.

Jackal nor Mercer could really be stopped. Both moved on a mission and were either to fast or too strong to be dealt with. So they would make it to the stronghold without any real problems, unless you caught what was coming from behind. If they wished to enter the stronghold nothing would be there to stop them. Rather a Homie would be there to great them at the bottom steps that lead up to the building that Diana called her home when she lived here. Only Skippy and Oceanus were two people that came to this place and didn't bend to her will. Oceanus was not able to make it even back on the Island. While Skippies last known location was on this place. Given information but not seen again. And just like Oceanus she may not ever be seen again. But Diana nor any of her men cared about those two. Oceanus lost a leg when he last was here and who was in his spot right now was Mercer. A Man that would lose a lot more than just a leg. Jackal was in the place of Skippy. He wanted to know something but couldn't be trusted. Even with the situations being barely similar Diana still held no real resistance within her 'stronghold'. Almost everyone was fighting in the town. Only person not accounted for was Rizor.

"I can't believe she gave me such a ability-rorero! Does that mean I am not to die here like the rest-rorero!?" Rizor was on top of a Cactus Mountain, but not the one in Whiskey peak. He had been brought over here to this other one by a Bat Mink. Even though it wasn't allowed he told the Mink to use it's Sulong form to get him to his destination quickly. After the Mink had done so it was killed. As if word got out that Rizor had someone disobey her he'd be in more trouble. Why he did this? It was simply because he needed a lot of stone. Enough that he could take out not just those three but even Soju. His smile grew as large as it ever had been. As he began to sink into the very surface that he stood on.

Mercer took no time at all to scale the large staircase, as he felt Diana's aura. Albeit it felt slightly different he still felt it. He reloaded his weapons as he ascended up the stairs. Finally when he got there or if Jackal beat him up the stairs there she sat. As if she was the queen of the world. Her face was shrouded with a veil and her attire was different. She dressed as if she was at a funeral. It gave Mercer a bad feeling but when he got up the stairs he aimed his pistol at her.

"Mercer, don't. If you attack me and kill me...will Soju have peace? Or are you that jealous of me?" It said this to Mercer. But, if Jackal wanted to ask something she'd answer him and also address him. They were the first two to make it to the top.

"FUCK! FINALLY!" Soju would say as he had arrived to the entrance of Whiskey Peak. He wasn't tired as he walked here to gain back all the energy he had lost. With him here now he was ready to let loose. He had seen the shit Diana had said. But he didn't care what came out of her mouth. He just didn't like how she had copied his style. He knew others would but didn't want it used on him. Before Soju could rush forward he'd feel the very ground shake. He'd look around before he'd actually see it. He'd sigh and roll his eyes as what he saw was just dumb. There was another giant making it's way. Not toward Soju but the town. It couldn't have been a homie. It was something else.


They moved closer and closer. Finally the Island was within view. They finally had gotten into position. They could've arrived sooner but had to wait for the information they needed before advancing. Since that information had been relayed they moved. And now they finally were within position. Encircling the entire Island. Their distance was a compritable one as they were just within their cannons range. The focus from those under Diana were not on them. Due to how many things were going on at Whiskey Peak paying attention to their arrival would not be anyone's first thought. If it was that'd be a reach that could cost you your life. As many people were dying at this moment. Neither side wanted to yield to the other.

"I can't believe you really did it. The Red King's Son and other noteworthy Pirates in one place. Ripe for the picking. Truly, Diana you are more than deserving of your title as Warlord. This does not wipe away all of your crimes but it is a start. But, do you wish to take the first shot? Or shall I?"

Who spoke would come into play shortly. His questions would not be given a response and so he would not act yet. Though he was incharge of these thirty-one vessels. Six were Full-Rigged sized, Fourteen were Brig sized, and the rest were Brigantine sized vessels. This force was not all the World Government could muster. But what they felt was enough to take care of what needed to be done. These ships also were going to be used for the conflict happening some ways away on Sandy Island. It was time to show the world of Pirates that the World Government hasn't been simply sitting on their asses in this ever changing world. With the help of a certain brilliant scientist on Long Ring Long Land they have begun to build more and more ships. But not only ships but other weapons that will be used later on.