New World, an unknown sea area.
The relentless roar of artillery fire filled the air as the two distinct fleets faced each other at this location.
"Gurarara~ Are you here to stir up trouble for me again? Don't you Marines dislike casualties? Garp!" Whitebeard's captain's cloak fluttered in the sea breeze as he, towering and exuding confidence, held Murakumogiri's body.
"Hahahaha! Newgate, you should worry about yourself first. Perhaps your head will stay here today, and then I'll have to apologize to that brat Atlas!"
Garp rubbed his calloused fist as he spoke, his face filled with excitement, and an emotion called "warlike" emanated from his body.
"Gurarara! Let's see if you've got what it takes, Garp!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Whitebeard stood upright, raised his left hand high and bent it at ninety degrees, and a white ball appeared on his fist!
Shima Yurashi (Island Shaking)
The entire space resembled a mirror, instantly filled with cracks. A formidable force transmitted to the sea surface, causing the entire world to shake.
Almost simultaneously, Garp also leaped high into the air, his movements synchronized with his weapons, and his fists were instantly enveloped!
Genkotsu Meteor (Fist Meteor)
The moment the Ultimate clashed, a massive storm erupted. What astonished the surrounding Marines and pirates was that the sky...split!
"Is this a duel between top-tier experts? It's incredibly powerful..."
"Hahahaha! As expected of Father, the title of the strongest man in the world is not just a boast!"
"Mr. Garp is truly formidable; he's worthy of being a legendary hero!"
Marines and pirates alike erupted into chaos, and this duel, shattering the sky, provided them with an unparalleled visual spectacle.
"Gurarara! Let's put an end to this tedious temptation; war is not a game for pirates and Marines, Garp!"
Whitebeard raised Murakumogiri, pointing the gleaming tip of the blade at the Marines' flank. The terrifying Conqueror's Haki was unleashed, and the war... officially commenced!
...
Near the sea area of Totto Land.
Two Marine-style warships, one large and one small, sailed swiftly on the sea. On the deck of the larger warship reclined a tall man with a nonchalant expression, a green eye patch covering his eyes, and no parasol to shield him from the sun, allowing its rays to illuminate his white suit.
"Vice Admiral Kuzan, should we head straight for Vice Admiral Garp to seek support?"
On the medium-sized warship next to him, Atlas squatted on the side of the ship and observed Kuzan, who seemed on the verge of falling asleep.
"Ahrara~ It depends on the situation. By the time we arrive, the war will probably be over!"
Kuzan slowly lifted the corner of his eye mask, cast a sidelong glance at Atlas, and responded wearily.
"This operation has gone quite smoothly. Our battle outcomes should be impressive, hehehe..."
"Ahrara! It's okay. The most formidable pirate groups in the New World now are only Big Mom, Hundred Beasts, and Whitebeard. The Hundred Beasts' strength is the most intact, but it's confined to Wanokuni. The Whitebeard Pirates are still the mightiest, but as for Big Mom, the losses are quite severe. Many of the children who haven't grown up yet have perished."
...
"Worororo! How could such a top-notch battle not have me!"
In the sea area where the Marines and the Whitebeard pirates were clashing, accompanied by raucous laughter, a massive azure dragon descended from the sky, instantly inserting itself into the fray between Garp and Whitebeard!
Kaido of the Beasts! In his Azure dragon form!
Garp and Whitebeard were forced to the edge due to Kaido's intervention. The two locked eyes, one preparing to throw a punch and the other raising a blade to strike!
┗|｀O′|┛ Ouch~~
In an instant, two wounds that pierced through the dragon scales manifested on Kaido's colossal blue dragon body. Kaido experienced a surge of pain and howled, but the wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Garp and Whitebeard paid little attention to Kaido's bothersome interference, engaging in combat with knives and fists.
"You two fellows...really get me excited!"
Kaido swiftly transformed into a dragon-like form. His body became immense, and while his strength and abilities were greatly enhanced, his agility was still considerably less in the dragon-like form.
"Hey~ Kaido is such a troublemaker; he'll join in wherever there's excitement!"
Marco, who was grappling with Sakazuki, saw Kaido entering and complained with some disdain. In Marco's view, which one of Garp and Whitebeard present couldn't pummel Kaido into pieces? In other words, Kaido is a tough nut to crack.
Boom!
Just as Marco was distracted, a massive lava fist struck him forcefully, and in an instant, a bloody hole with a burning aura appeared on Marco's chest! (T/N Ace *Cough* Marco Donut 😊)
"Do you dare to be distracted while fighting me? Captain of the First Division of the Whitebeard Pirates! Marco!"
"Hey! Vista, won't you help me keep an eye on him?"
Marco looked at the bloody hole on his chest somewhat dejectedly. Simultaneously, the flames of regeneration surged rapidly, and the flesh and blood on his chest quickly sprouted, leaving only a shallow mark in just a moment!
"I'm not as thick-skinned as you. I won't feel comfortable seeing you get hit like that!"
Bista replied seriously while waving the sword in his hand.
Even though the location where Garp, Whitebeard, and Kaido battled was a bit distant from the sea, the shockwaves produced by their intermittent clashes consistently triggered gusts of strong winds and tsunamis. The terrifying sonic booms were nearly deafening for the Marines and pirates who were somewhat closer.
...
When Atlas and Aokiji arrived to provide support, they saw Whitebeard and Garp pummeling Kaido.
At this moment, Whitebeard also grasped a bit of the situation. Despite the majority of Marine's forces being deployed here, it was evident that they were not the true target. With Kaido causing chaos, Whitebeard, who was initially at a slight disadvantage, felt a renewed sense of relief for his pirate crew.
There was no avoiding it; this guy Kaido would sporadically spew Boro Breath everywhere, causing worry among the pirates and Marines still engaged in battle. They dared not use their full strength, constantly vigilant for sudden bursts of sparks.
Hyōji Kapuseru (Ice Time Capsule)
As soon as Kuzan arrived, he immediately joined the battlefield. The intense cold air rapidly spread, causing the pirates who could have engaged in back-and-forth combat to collapse under Kuzan's pressure.
"Gurarara! Whitebeard Pirates, it's time to retreat!"
Seeing this, Whitebeard shouted loudly, and simultaneously, his left hand formed into a claw shape, tearing into the air. Thick cracks spread from the air to the sea. With the retreat of the Whitebeard Pirates as the boundary, the sea...was divided into two halves!
"Hahahaha, what a chaos, Whitebeard!"
Garp also halted when he saw this, understanding that Whitebeard couldn't prevent him from leaving, and Marine's objective this time was not the complete annihilation of the Whitebeard Pirates.
"Hey, hey, hey! Aren't you going to keep fighting? I haven't had enough yet!"
Kaido was a bit dissatisfied at this moment, but the impulsive Kuzan and the liberated Sakazuki, along with Garp, joined forces to severely pummel him. After that, he felt 'satisfied' and staggered away on a 'Flame Clouds' with a big lump on his head.
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