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Shhh!
A Green wave of Sword Energy descended like an unstoppable Force of Nature, cleaving the ice in two as it hurtled towards Whitebeard, threatening to bisect both man and ship.
Whitebeard remained unmoved, a stoic figure amidst the chaos. Beside him, Jozu, had anticipated Mihawk's attack. Facing the world-renowned swordsman's devastating slash, Jozu charged forward.
His body transformed into shimmering diamond, deflecting the attack upwards at a sharp angle. The sword energy sliced through the massive iceberg created by Aokiji's frozen tsunami, splitting it in two before dissipating into a shower of ice particles.
Crack! Crackle!
Jozu pressed his attack, slamming his diamond fists into the ice, ripping free a massive chunk weighing several tons and hurling it towards the execution platform on the plaza, sending a ripple of fear through the assembled Marines.
"One after another… If you all abandon your posts, who will defend the execution platform?!" Admiral Sakazuki, also known as Akainu, removed his hat, ran a hand over his buzz cut, and rose to his feet.
"Great Eruption!"
His magma-infused fist collided with Jozu's ice projectile, erupting in a cloud of scalding steam. Akainu's fist exploded, sending a shower of molten rock raining down upon the battlefield.
Both pirates and Marines were caught in the indiscriminate attack, the scene a horrific tableau of carnage.
"Whitebeard Pirates…"
Akainu glared at the scene unfolding before him, his body radiating intense heat. His arm transformed into molten rock, droplets of magma sizzling as they struck the ground.
With a roar, he unleashed his fury.Â
"Ryusei Kazan!" (Meteor Volcano)
BOOM!
A massive magma fist erupted from his arm, exploding in midair into a barrage of volcanic bombs that rained down upon the pirates, scorching the earth with their intense heat.
With this, all three Admirals had joined the fray.
The combined might of just three individuals shook the entire battlefield, instilling fear and awe in the hearts of all who witnessed their power.
"This is… the power of the Admirals!"
"Unbelievable!"
Both Marines and pirates alike trembled before their might.
Cries of pain filled the air, mingling with the clash of steel and the spray of blood. Every second, more casualties fell, both pirate and Marine.
Thump… Thump… Thump…
Heavy footsteps echoed across the frozen bay, like the beat of a war drum, sending tremors through the ice.
From the swirling mist, a colossal figure emerged. Little Oars Jr., a towering green-skinned giant, his size dwarfing even the largest warships, lumbered towards the execution platform.
He carried a massive greatsword, his steps firm and unwavering. Just as a straw hat symbolized the bond between Shanks and Luffy, so too did it represent a unique connection between Ace and Little Oars Jr.
Despite his fearsome appearance, with his green skin and sharp fangs, Little Oars Jr. possessed a gentle heart. The memory of Ace weaving him a hat from grass fueled his resolve, pushing him forward through the hail of cannon fire, his steps unwavering.
"Ace! I'm coming for you!"
Little Oars Jr. swatted aside the last Marine giant blocking his path, pushing towards the inner bay. Suddenly, the air shimmered and distorted, a different sensation from Whitebeard's tremor-inducing power. This time, the atmosphere itself seemed to compress.
"It's Bartholomew Kuma! What's he doing?! Oars, watch out!" The Whitebeard Pirates cried out in warning.
Little Oars Jr. looked down just in time to see the emotionless Kuma, his hands clasped together, unleashing a devastating attack.Â
A glowing paw-shaped sphere of compressed air, radiating an aura of destruction, floated towards his abdomen.
Kuma's signature technique, Ursus Shock, detonated with full force. The vast quantities of air compressed by his Paw-Paw Fruit expanded explosively.
The resulting shockwave ripped through the battlefield, sending both pirates and Marines flying, their screams echoing through the air.
Deep fissures appeared in the thick ice, the ground beneath Little Oars Jr. sinking several meters.
A massive, circular crater formed where he stood, his body battered and bleeding, his eyes wide and unseeing.
Thud!
Little Oars Jr. collapsed to his knees, his massive body creating two deep depressions in the ice.
"Little Oars!"
"Captain Oars!"
The Whitebeard Pirates cried out in anguish and rage. But Little Oars Jr.'s determination to save Ace was unwavering. He struggled to his feet, his massive greatsword held aloft, and charged towards the Warlords.
Mihawk prepared to unleash another devastating slash, but a deafening bark echoed across the battlefield.Â
Holy, a Giant Dog easily matching Little Oars Jr. in size, charged forward.
His right paw, coated in shimmering Armament Haki, clashed with Little Oars Jr.'s attack, the resulting shockwave sending countless combatants sprawling. Mihawk sheathed his black blade, a look of surprise in his eyes as he watched the giant canine.
"If I'm not mistaken, that's that Devil's Pet. To think a dog could use Armament Haki… You owe that mutt your life, Oars."
Mihawk muttered. Only that man could train a dog to such a level. Had he intervened directly, Little Oars Jr. would have been sliced to pieces without a chance to react.
When Ian and Tashigi had left Marine Headquarters, they had entrusted Holy to Fujitora and Garp, much like parents leaving their troublesome child with their grandparents.
"Oars, you idiot!"
"But… even an idiot son is still my son!" Whitebeard roared from the prow of the Moby Dick, swatting aside a Marine giant captain.Â
Fujitora, observing the escalating battle and Holy's intervention, frowned slightly, stepping forward and placing his shikomizue across his chest.
"If it's begun, then I suppose I should contribute as well…" He opened his blank eyes, turning to Buggy. "I'll go first, Clown."
Buggy's face paled. "Don't drag me into this!"
Ignoring Buggy's protests, Fujitora drew his shikomizue and swung it skyward. Several purple rings shot into the heavens and vanished from sight.
"Fujitora's making his move!"
"What's he doing?" A wave of unease washed over the Whitebeard Pirates. They looked up at the sky, their faces filled with apprehension. A moment later, their expressions turned to shock.
"What the hell?!"
"No way!"
A meteor, trailing flames, plummeted from the sky, hurtling towards the battlefield. "A meteor?!"
"So that's… Fujitora's power…"
Not only the pirates, but many Marines, witnessing Fujitora's power for the first time, stared in awe and fear.
While officially a Warlord, Fujitora often assisted the Marines, suppressing riots in Impel Down and participating in rescue missions, earning him the respect and admiration of countless Marines.
"Such a flashy attack."
Whitebeard looked up at the descending meteor, its size dwarfing even Akainu's Meteor Volcano, though covering a smaller area. His face hardened, and he clenched his fist, unleashing a devastating upward strike.
Crack!
The force of his punch rippled through the air, sending shockwaves that threatened to shatter the sky itself.
The shockwave collided with the incoming meteor.
BOOM!
The earth-shattering explosion left countless combatants reeling, their ears ringing. The meteor exploded, its fragments scattering across the battlefield like a rain of fire. The sheer destructive power was apocalyptic.
Civilians watching the battle through visual transponder snails stared in disbelief, the scale of the conflict beyond their comprehension. It was a battle of mythical proportions.
"How many could achieve such power…" While Whitebeard had shattered the meteor, displaying an aura of invincibility, Fujitora's attack had left an indelible mark on the battlefield.
Buggy, his arms crossed, muttered nervously, "Looks like your attack didn't do much."
"Heh heh…"
Fujitora chuckled, unfazed. "That was just a warm-up. Now, it's time for the real battle. Aren't you joining in, Buggy? As a former crewmate of Gol D. Roger, while Shanks has become a Yonko, you're a Warlord. You shouldn't be weak, right?"
"Well, that's… but Whitebeard hasn't made his move yet… I'll assess the situation first. Besides…"
Buggy's subordinates erupted in cheers, praising their captain's shrewdness. He was waiting for Whitebeard to act!Â
"Is that so? Then I'll go first."
With those words, Fujitora descended towards the battlefield, his presence sending a wave of unease through the pirate ranks. Marco and Jozu, guarding Whitebeard, exchanged worried glances, preparing to dispatch forces to counter him.
The Marines' strength was overwhelming. Even without Z and Garp's participation, the combined might of Aokiji, Kizaru, Akainu, Fujitora, and Sengoku represented five Admiral-level combatants.
On the Whitebeard side, only Marco and Jozu could temporarily hold their own against an Admiral. Whether Vista and the other commanders could withstand an Admiral remained to be seen.
"What's happening?! The ground's shaking! It's the Admiral candidate, Gion!"
Gion, also known as Momousagi, unleashed her power, causing the earth to tremble violently.
Unlike Whitebeard's vibrations, hers were subtle, disorienting, and difficult to withstand.
"Oh my… Gion-chan has a Devil Fruit too? It seems quite fitting for her," Kizaru drawled, his voice dripping with innuendo. With this display, Gion's status as an Admiral candidate was solidified. She raised her katana, the Kinpika.
"Shito Ken, Naginata!" (Tongue Sword, Halberd)
Her blade shimmered, unleashing a wave of sword energy that sliced through the ice, its power only slightly less potent than Mihawk's.
Jozu's eyes narrowed as he watched the attack approach the Moby Dick. He stepped forward, his diamond arms outstretched, preparing to intercept the slash.
But in that instant…
Whoosh!
A figure moved faster than Jozu, intercepting Gion's attack. Those watching the exchange gasped in surprise.
No one had seen the figure approach. It was as if they had materialized out of thin air, appearing just in time to block Gion's attack before Jozu could react. Their speed, surpassing even Jozu's, suggested they were no ordinary combatant.
"Raimei Hakke!" (Thunder Bagua)
Clang! A clear, feminine voice echoed across the battlefield as steel met steel.
Gion's sword energy shattered upon contact with the figure, enveloped in crackling black lightning.
Gion's attack… had been broken?!
A wave of shock rippled through the onlookers, especially those who knew Gion's strength and the power of her attack. As the dust settled…
A slender figure wielding a spiked club and clad in a kimono and red hakama stood before Gion, her presence radiating an aura of power.
"A woman?!"
Surprise turned to astonishment. No one had expected the figure who had effortlessly blocked Gion's attack to be a young woman.Â
Despite her delicate appearance, she exuded an undeniable aura of dominance. Aokiji, Kizaru, Sengoku, Garp, and the others stared in disbelief. Her attire and fighting style…
Gion's eyes widened as she recognized the woman before her. She hadn't expected to encounter another female warrior of such caliber in this vast ocean.
"Who are you?"
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