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"Yo, Whitebeard, long time no see!"
*Creak!*
Rowen smiled casually, but the weapon lock of the Thunder Dragon Crescent Side Halberd against the tip of the Naginata sparked and screeched, proving that he wasn't as relaxed as he seemed.
Whitebeard's expression was just as serious.
It wasn't about past grievances between them but about Rowen's current situation.
Regardless of Rowen's seniority, the fact that he had killed Big Mom was beyond doubt. In the current New World, the only person Whitebeard cautioned against was Vice Admiral Soryu.
His magnificent achievements left no room for doubt; Rowen deserved that caution.
Not to mention that the leak of their whereabouts seemed to be his doing.
"Was it you who leaked our trail?"
There was no movement from the scout on the other side of the red line, proving that Soryu hadn't rushed over from Headquarters or the G-10 branch.
The fact that he arrived at the battlefield before receiving the news also indicated that he had been lurking in the New World for a long time.
Such a formidable opponent hiding unknown in the New World clarified the issue of their information leak.
"Are you working with Teach and the Marines?"
Thinking of Thatch, who had died on the way, Whitebeard's eyes flashed with killing intent, ready to take revenge.
"You can eat what you want, but words should be chosen carefully. Teach is now a world-famous enemy. With our advantage in the Marines, why should we cooperate with him and invite trouble upon ourselves?"
Rowen sneered as he spoke and Thunderlight surged through the Dragon Crescent Halberd, sending a surge of energy toward Whitebeard. "As for you, if you want to cooperate, we can consider it."
"Heh, you slick little brat!"
The spreading thundersnakes on his body didn't cause Whitebeard much discomfort. With a sneer, he pushed Rowen forcefully, sending him flying backward.
*Bam!*
Prepared in advance, Akainu manifested as a magma incarnation at that moment, covering Whitebeard with tons of scorching lava, finally forcing him to retreat.
*Shua!*
Retreating to Rowen's side, Akainu frowned and asked, "What's going on? Did you really destroy the Fourth Division?"
"Believe me, it wasn't me!"
Rowen refused to take the blame, "I have video evidence. Right, Chaton?"
Chaton: "..."
"Uh... right! We just watched, we didn't do anything. Everything was Teach and Thatch's decisions."
Akainu looked seriously at Rowen, believing that he wouldn't dare to deceive him in such an important matter. He said immediately: "Alright, enough talk.
"Find a way to trap him like we did with Dragon. I'll take the lead."
In the original story, Whitebeard's true decline began with Teach's betrayal and Thatch's death, and Teach's ambition to become a warlord. At least on the surface, Whitebeard finally admitted his age when he saw that Ace had been captured by the Marines.
Squard's betrayal was the final straw that broke the camel's back. Knowing he couldn't control the fate of his sons, Whitebeard chose to die in battle, paving the way for his sons to enter the New Age.
Changes in mentality and thoughts are the decisive factors that determine whether a strong person reaches his peak.
Only now, having just experienced the painful reality of losing his son, Whitebeard's strength isn't at its golden peak, but at a stage where anger and grief are unrestrained.
In this state, Rowen did not want a direct confrontation.
*Gulalala!
"Two shameless brats!"
Whitebeard waved his hand to stop the pirates who were about to surround and attack. Against Kizaru and Akainu, numbers meant nothing.
"Want to take me on?"
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"Then come and try, you bastard!"
"No need for verbal sparring, Whitebeard."
Rowen reversed his Thunder Dragon Crescent Side Halberd and lunged forward: "Golden Lion, Rayleigh... were the legends of the previous era and I've killed them before!"
This was an undeniable fact. After killing Golden Lion Shiki on Heaven Island, Rowen was given the nickname "Legend Terminator" by some well-wishers.
However, compared to the illustrious titles of "Undying Vice Admiral" and "Marine Soryu", this nickname wasn't widely known, and circulated only among a small group who cherished the past.
But ultimately, people must look forward.
"In this new era, there's no ship to carry you, Whitebeard!"
With a roar, Rowen transformed into a black line with a "shua," accelerated from slow to fast without a trace of acceleration, instantly arrived in front of Whitebeard, and struck powerfully.
"Heaven-Resisting Thunder Cry-Third Style! Cloud Dragon Kill!"
"Hmph!"
Facing the incoming attack, Whitebeard's Haoshoku Haki exploded around him, and visible purple-black thunder crashed in the surrounding space, the naginata sliced through the void with a rainbow of momentum, and collided head-on with the halberd tip.
*Qiang... Kuang Dang!*
The intense shockwaves from the arm made Rowen's chest feel heavy, and he recoiled repeatedly.
As a Tremor-Tremor Fruit user, Whitebeard's physique had long been assimilated, enhancing his terrifying physical defense, even though his physical qualities had been gradually deteriorating since he was thirty years old.
His Tremor wasn't "unleashed," but resonated from within the physique of a Tremor Tremor user!
Last time, the element of surprise allowed Rowen to succeed, but this time Whitebeard put Rowen on a level that required serious attention. A counterattack caused Rowen to retreat after spitting blood.
"Meigo - Nether Hound!"
But Rowen wasn't fighting alone.
Seizing the opportunity, Akainu stirred the magma, held the Lava Iron Fist high in the air, and then swung it powerfully.
"Raigo - Thunder Greeting!"
Without hesitation, after steadying his steps, Rowen raised his palm decisively. Six spheres, one large and five small, filled with a destructive aura, appeared in front of his palm, targeting...
Surprisingly, they were aimed at the group of pirates behind him!
"You villain! What are you trying to do?!!!"
Whitebeard's eyes widened in anger. Rowen's thunder and lightning were undeniably terrifying. Once the attack landed, these people, except for the commanders of each squadron, would have no chance of survival.
"What do you think? Why do you think we decided to ambush you on your ship?"
Rowen sneered.
"As you can see! Kindness to enemies is cruelty to comrades!"
"Asshole!!!"
As always, he hit the nail on the head.
Rowen didn't like to waste effort; that was his most dangerous trait.
With Akainu's Lava Iron Fist above his head and the Thunder Greeting Black Balls heading towards his sons and daughters, Whitebeard made his decision.
*Bang! Rumble!!!*
Rolling lava and thunder exploded in the middle of the Moby Dick's 300-meter hull, billowing black smoke that obscured the rays of the setting sun.
In front of the hull wall, the pirates were stunned to see the towering figure standing in front of them.
*Drip... Drip...*
Blood dripped from the fragrant chest, but what he left to his sons and daughters was still that tall, undamaged figure.
"Fa... Father!!!"
Tears welled up in the pirates' eyes as they cried out to heaven and earth.
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In the distance, Rowen's face was expressionless as he raised his hand to attack once more.
"Admirable!"
"But it's none of my damn business!"
They were on different paths, and there was no collaboration between them!
Awakening Technique - Heaven Manipulating Thunder God - Stellar Explosion!
"So... ryu!!!"
Whitebeard's eyes appeared from behind his charred smoke-spewing arms, noticing the barrage of white light beams, each a thunder cannonball with even more terrifying power. His ferocious killing intent boiled over like never before. "Die!!!"
Skyquake!
*Pah...!!!*
The world shattered with a single blow of his fist.
The indescribably terrifying tremor caused the giant [Moby Dick] to suddenly sink more than ten meters, leaving a huge crater in the sea.
The shock waves covered the sky, tore apart the atmosphere and space, and carried unimaginable terrifying power. It was like a storm blowing out candles, instantly engulfing the scene of the simultaneous barrage of God's Cry Shot in boundless vibrations.
The momentum did not abate...
*Puh!*
*Puh!*
Two figures were sent flying directly, spanning thousands of meters and crashing heavily into the steep cliffs of McKinley Island, raising a large amount of dust.
Watching Rowen and Akainu being hammered away by Whitebeard, Chaton took a deep drag on his cigarette.
"Sorry to interrupt, I'm off!"
Then he quickly activated the Deceleration Domain, jumped into the sea, and sprinted away. Running on the sea, which hardened like mud after the Deceleration Domain solidified, Chaton screamed in his heart.
Damn it, how can you fight such a monster?!
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End of chapter.