Bonus 2
"Dai Funka (Great Eruption)!!!"
A massive fist made of molten lava descended from the heavens, scattering droplets of lava into the sea, creating white mist that floated skyward.
Swoosh——!
Swiftly, a Haki-infused slash leaped into action, effortlessly cleaving the colossal lava fist into two, with remarkable ease.
Boom! !
The divided parts of the fist crashed into the ocean, generating towering waves. The intense clash of extreme heat and extreme ice triggered a rapid formation of thick white mist, shrouding the surroundings.
"Shanks, swiftly get out of the water if you want Red Force!"
Rayleigh emerged beside the Red Hair Pirates, his expression serious. His entire body bore burn marks, emitting a tempting barbecue scent, revealing that Akainu hadn't spared him.
"Rayleigh, you..."
Shanks was taken aback.
"No time for words. You go ahead; Gaban and I will follow!"
Rayleigh's eyes glowed with a red intensity. Despite the reduced visibility from the thick white mist, he sensed Gaban's life force rapidly approaching.
"Captain, lingering here won't help. In fact, it might impede Senior Rayleigh and the rest."
Beckman's expression turned serious as he earnestly tried to convince the hesitant Shanks.
"Rayleigh, Sunbell, and I can hold our ground. We'll catch up with you in the water."
Donquino declared with determination.
"You..."
"Are you leaving even after coming all the way here? The remnants of the Roger Pirates!"
A voice devoid of emotion interrupted the ongoing conversation, and the dense white mist did little to conceal the rapidly approaching figure.
"Inugami Guren (Dog Biting Crimson Lotus")!!!"
A colossal, dog-headed mass of lava stretched out, its sharp fangs clamping down on Rayleigh and his comrades.
"You all, get out of here! I'll keep him occupied!"
Rayleigh shouted abruptly, his long knife enveloped in an exceptionally potent Armament Haki.
"Alright, Rayleigh, take care of yourself!"
Shanks swiftly made decisions, instructing each crew member:
"Quick, head inland, and don't glance back!"
Boom! ! Boom! ! Boom! !
One after another, the remaining Red Hair Pirates dove into the sea silently.
"Uncle Rayleigh, please be safe. Ensure your return!"
Shanks gave Rayleigh a profound gaze before leaping into the sea without hesitation.
"You two..."
With another swing of Akainu's Inugami Guren, Rayleigh's attention shifted back to Sunbell and Donquino.
"Sorry, it seems you won't be getting away."
A gentle sound echoed from above, and a massive black-red blade descended towards them, swiftly slicing through the air.
Boom——! !
Sunbell and Donquino's hearts skipped a beat, their pupils constricting, and their minds screamed warnings. Despite being seasoned pirates who had weathered the Battle of Edd War with Roger, they were unable to react in time to the overwhelming speed.
Clan-! ! !
The anticipated image of being cleaved in two never materialized. A sharp and sizable axe intercepted the descending blade, creating a crisp impact that seemed to pierce the eardrums of the duo.
Suddenly, the two, who had resigned themselves to impending death, were jolted back to reality. Beads of cold sweat emerged on their furrowed foreheads.
They had come dangerously close to death! !
"Isn't living a good thing?"
Atlas furrowed his brow, glancing at the man sporting round sunglasses before them.
——Gaban, left hand of Roger! !
"Hey, we can't change that. It's the Marines who can't seem to sit still all the time."
Jabba grinned and remarked.
"Huh?! Can pirates like you really accuse someone of being restless?"
Atlas raised his eyebrows in astonishment, suddenly feeling perplexed.
It appears this old timer doesn't get it...
Their era has come to an end! !
....
'I sense my strength dwindling. I must be reaching the absolute limit soon, right? This guy truly is a monster. I have no idea where the Marines dug him up from.'
Marco cast a sorrowful glance at Whitebeard's battered body. Despite being perforated with holes, it still stood tall, firmly holding Murakumogiri.
Safe journey, Dad! !
Silently mourning in his heart, Marco redirected his focus to the imminent crisis.
Clang! !
As he sheathed the knife, an imperceptible force field enveloped him. The surrounding scenery appeared to swiftly distort, twist, and writhe, causing even the light to bend unconsciously.
Jigoku Tabi (Hell Journey)! ! !
Boom--!
Like the final blow, Marco's entire body was instantly slammed to the ground. The ever-burning blue flames on him dimmed, and he slumped, unconscious.
"Now that Whitebeard is gone, our fight should come to an end."
Issho spoke with a slow, unhurried tone.
The captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' First Division, Marco the Phoenix, has been captured! ! !
Zhi——! !
Violent sparks erupted, sending a plethora of diamond fragments into the air.
If diamonds weren't so precious in this world, onlookers, especially women, might have screamed in disbelief.
What a squandering of natural resources! ! !
This guy is proving to be quite a challenge...
Jozu observed the ugly man in front of him, both of them panting. He twisted his wrist joints, and once again, numerous diamonds emerged from his body, enveloping nearly half of him.
After battling for so long, the strain on his physique made it challenging to sustain the high-intensity diamond transformation.
"Whitebeard is gone. If this fight persists, you won't slip away from Marineford!"
Tokikake wiped the sweat from his forehead, stating coldly.
"Surrender is not an option..."
Before he could complete his sentence, a towering shadow abruptly engulfed him, and a brilliant golden light burst forth from behind.
"Shōgekiha (Impact Wave)!!"
A massive shock wave crashed down directly onto his head, instantly pulverizing the sturdy diamonds. A substantial amount of blood sprayed forth.
Jozu lost consciousness immediately, his body slumping backward! !
The captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' Third Division, Diamond-Jozu, has been captured!!
"Ouch!!"
While the Marines systematically dealt with the remaining members of the Whitebeard Pirates, a pained cry echoed through the sky.
All eyes lifted, gazing into the sky.
A colossal azure dragon careened towards the port, appearing almost intoxicated! ! !
"Bwahahaha! Kaido, where do you think you're going?"
Garp's hearty laughter echoed far and wide.
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