In response to the sudden laser attack from Kizaru. A vivid blue skeleton giant materialized above the sails of the large ship on the horizon.
An explosive boom resonated through the air, instantly triggering violent waves across the sea.
"Ah~ to be able to defend my attack."
Confronted with the abrupt appearance of the blue skeletal giant. Kizaru's eyes, concealed beneath his sunglasses narrowed slightly as he directed his gaze toward Ryan's ship.
Kizaru transformed into numerous golden rays of light teleported once more, already positioned upon the deck of Ryan's ship.
Fixing his gaze upon Ryan and the others before him. Kizaru spoke, "I'm sorry but you can't leave the Sabaody Islands now."
"The reasons for this is----!"
Before Kizaru could complete his sentence, a lightning-infused katana suddenly pierced through his body. The instigator of this swift action was Sasuke who retracted his kusangi at this moment.
"I don't know why but listening to him speak just makes me want to kill him!"
Upon hearing Sasuke's words, the collective attention turned toward Kizaru. Nods of agreement rippled through the people on the deck. Indeed, Kizaru's appearance carried a rather annoying aura.
At this moment, Kizaru opted to withhold further words. His gaze shifted sternly between Sasuke and then onto the coldly composed Uchiha Madara.
"The ability to summon skeletal giant..."
"And this boy could it the user of Goro Goro no mi?"
In retrospect of the sudden assault, Kizaru was thankful that he had attacked them before engaging in Naval Ships battle with them. Maintaining vigilance, he had already readied his elementalization against Sasuke's lightning Chidori Stream.
Glancing from Sasuke to the aloof Madara, Kizaru detected that the blue-skeletal giant likely belonged to this formidable man.
As Kizaru's eyes swept across each individual, it ultimately settled on Ryan. The figure was most likely to be the captain among them. Following the numerous Hokage meetings, Ryan, as the group leader had subconsciously garnered the respect of the assembled Hokages.
In the present moment, Kizaru abandoned his casual demeanour and became serious.
"You're the ones who killed the Celestial Dragons, aren't you?"
"The reports mentioned the ability similar to that skeletal giant. However, the figure in the reports is depicted as purple whereas yours is blue!"
"I'm unsure about the colour difference but it doesn't matter anymore. You're undeniably involved."
With Kizaru's assertion, this world's intelligence-gathering capabilities became evident to the group. The celestial dragons' deaths had been reported back in mere hours and the Marines had already compiled a comprehensive assessment of their abilities.
Ryan acknowledged this with admiration, stating, "The speed is truly impressive."
"Nevertheless, we were indeed responsible for eliminating those wretched idiots. But what's the significance or what does it have to do with you?"
As Ryan spoke, Sasuke beside him stared intently and in a split second, the purple skeletal arm tried to catch Kizaru.
With a swift movement by Kizaru with the Glint Glint no mi's ability. He elementalized the moment the skeletal arm made contact.
Vanishing into the air with a flash, Kizaru had now definitively identified the killers of Celestial dragons.
"Purple skeleton~"
"It's the correct one!"
Satisfied with the outcome, Kizaru dispatched a luminous orb directly into the sky. Above the sea, a brilliant burst of light unfolded in an array of dazzling brilliance.
"It's Borsalino's signal!"
"It seems he has located the killer of Celestial dragons!"
"Quick!!! Converge on their position!"
In response to Kizaru's signal, Sengoku swiftly ordered the fleet to encircle the indicated ships.
With the death of the celestial dragons, the pursuit of the killers became a critical task, meant to smooth out the celestial dragons' unfortunate end.
Witnessing Kizaru's signal for reinforcement, Ryan and the other Hokages wasted no time preparing themselves for battle.
Once these Marines were defeated, they wouldn't encounter any further trouble from these individuals. Fighting with marines down the line might hinder their mission completion. At this juncture, Kizaru refrained from launching an attack alone. Instead meticulously observed the movements of Ryan and his group from the air.
In due time, the expansive Marine fleet enveloped the vicinity. Ships of varying sizes densely encircled the entire sea around Ryan's ship.
Meanwhile, high above in the sky,
A figure gazed downward with a fervent expression.
"Hahaha!!! Big news, Big news!"
"This time the President better give me the promotion to Vice President!" This spirited figure was a journalist from the World Economic Newspaper.
Onboard the ship, as Ryan and the Hokages surveyed the formidable Marine fleet closing in from a distance, they exchanged glances.
"Well then, everyone! Let's make some waves!"
As Ryan declared, confident smiles graced their faces.
Tobirama leapt straight from the ship into the sea. Before Kizaru's astonished gaze, he stood effortlessly upon the water's surface.
"What?!"
"What kind of ability is this? A purely physical technique? Is this skill something similar to Ruoshiki?"
"Wait but even so how can someone with abilities stand on water? No ice or anything is supporting him underneath!"
Tobirama's display of power baffled Kizaru, challenging his understanding. There was no visible ice or something supporting substance beneath his feet – just the surface of the sea itself.
Tobirama's feat seemed to strain Kizaru's mental capacities. He was perplexed by this unheard-of capability of standing on water. Just as Kizaru began to question his very existence, Tobirama initiated a sequence of hand seals.
"Water Style: Water Severing Wave!"
With his hands clapped together, Tobirama's actions elicited a tremor in the sea. This surreal phenomenon stirred a sense of bad foreboding within Kizaru as he hovered in the air.
As Kizaru contemplated intervening, the formerly placid sea erupted into a torrential upheaval. Tobirama had fought Uchiha's fire style all his life with his water style. Now stood at sea and the potency of his Water Style Ninjutsu was awe-inspiring.
Wave after wave surged forth wave by wave transforming the tranquil sea into a tumultuous tsunami. In an instant, the serene sea turned ferocious.
"Is this the Water Style of the Second Hokage?"
"What an astounding jutsu!"
"So the legend is true Second Hokage's Water Ninjustu is even stronger than even the Mizukages."
Witnessing the power of Tobirama's Water Style display, those onboard couldn't help but admire it. Even Uchiha Madara, who had crossed swords countless times with Tobirama, acknowledged the Senju's remarkable ninjutsu prowess.
But where was Kizaru in the sky amid this spectacle? Confronted with this formidable display of power, Kizaru hastily retreated to the Marine fleet.
"Quick!!! Issue an order to retreat!"
"It's too late!"
Upon hearing Kizaru's urgent command, panic rippled through the ranks. Before Sengoku could even issue two orders, the crew onboard witnessed the towering waves hurtling toward them.
At this moment, Sengoku's face underwent an abrupt transformation.
"Quick!!! All ships fall back immediately and adjust your vessels!"
Confronted with this sudden onslaught of massive waves, the ships risked destruction if not handled correctly.
Following Sengoku's directive, the once-aggressively encircling Marine fleet initiated emergency manoeuvres and began to retreat. Alas, their response was a bit late.
The nearest ship collided head-first with the colossal wave causing an immediate impact.
This wasn't merely an ordinary colossal wave; rather, it was a ninjutsu executed by the Second Hokage Tobirama. Imbued within this mighty torrent of sea surged the chakra of the second Hokage, endowing it with a devastating force far beyond that of a regular giant wave.
"AHHH!!!"
"Help!"
Upon impact, the most recent battleship crafted by the scientific division of Marines crumbled like paper, disintegrating in an instant. Witnessing this horrific sight, Sengoku's pupils constricted abruptly.
"No! Something's amiss!!"
"Kuzan! Act swiftly! Halt this massive wave!"
Hearing Sengoku's urgent orders. Aokiji leapt into action from the sidelines. Confronting the advancing torrent his hands emitted gusts of frigid air.
"Ice Age!!!"
In this critical moment, Aokiji couldn't dare to be lazy. He activated his Devil Fruit ability to its fullest, enveloping the oncoming waves with bone-chilling cold.
However, the immense waves propelled by Tobirama's chakra weren't so easily frozen. The surface layer that had just been frozen suddenly ruptured, prompting a surprise from Aokiji.
For the first time, he encountered a wave too big to freeze. He promptly used his fruit ability to a frenzied degree, releasing frigid air that seemed to plunge the surrounding sea's temperature several degrees.
Ultimately, the enormous wave was wholly encased in ice, not far from the Marine fleet.
"Hoo~"
"This isn't an ordinary attack by any means! Their abilities are peculiar!"
Aokiji who had froze the wave, regarded the ice sculpture before him with a grave expression. Had it not been successfully frozen in the end, he might have questioned the authenticity of his own Devil Fruit.
In light of these events, Sengoku recognized that this group of unknowns wasn't to be underestimated. With Aokiji's devil fruit immobilizing the sea. Their warships were rendered immobile and Ryan's ships were similarly stuck in ice.
"Humph! Advance! arrest them all! Whatever they say subdue them first!"
With this resolve, Sengoku led the charge while guiding the Marines toward Ryan and his associates.
Meanwhile, Tobirama peered down at the frozen sea beneath his feet which piqued his curiosity.
"Is this a Devil Fruit ability?"
"Indeed, the Logia Ice Ice Devil Fruit."
Upon receiving Ryan's answer, Tobirama surveyed the frozen seawater with fascination. His interest in Devil Fruits was undeniable. Despite attending numerous meetings, Tobirama had yet to obtain a Devil Fruit. This time, he seemed intent on more information on devil fruits.
Onboard their ship, Ryan also directed his gaze toward the frozen landscape. Observing Sengoku and the others approaching, he surveyed their opponents. In addition to Sengoku, Garp, and the three Admirals, there were a few vice admirals from the original timeline.
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