Iron Fist Arrives!
Deserted Island - Central Battlefield
"Boom--!"
Whitebeard's Naginata clashed head-on with Kaido's Hassaikai in mid-air. The spatial rupture power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit combined with Conqueror's Haki created a terrifying energy storm, tearing apart layers of Thunderclouds. Lightning and shadows intertwined as they crashed to the ground!
The entire island seemed to be on the verge of collapse, with the rock layers cracking inch by inch, fissures spreading like a spider web, waves crashing hundreds of meters high, and mountain peaks flying like scraps of paper!
Two beings known as "the World's Strongest" are now truly facing off!
"Gurara--!"
The Whitebeard laughed loudly, his aura as powerful as a boiling tsunami; his laughter seemed to cause the ocean to churn!
He did not retreat an inch, his strong, mountain-like body standing firm in the center like a pillar stabilizing the sea.
His gaze sharpened as he glanced at Kaido's heaving chest, blood trickling from his dragon scales. A mocking smirk played on his lips. "Kid, you're pretty worn out, aren't you?"
"After enduring a relentless barrage of attacks, you still want to stubbornly hold on?"
"I am— the World's Strongest Creature!!"
Kaido roared furiously, his dragon eyes bloodshot, his fangs clenched, his voice booming like thunder!
In a fit of rage, the Hassaikai were suddenly raised high, their pitch-black Conqueror's Haki swirling around them, their Haki surging like a raging tide, sweeping across the sky!
"Thunder Bagua!"
He roared and swung his Kanabo down fiercely at the Whitebeard!
"Bang--!"
The air exploded, and the heavy blow descended like Heavenly Punishment!
Whitebeard, however, did not retreat. He swung his Naginata to block the attack, his arm muscles bulging like cast iron, showing no fear of a head-on confrontation!
At the same time, he slowly raised his other hand, like a drumstick striking the heart of the world!
The calloused, rough fist trembled slightly, and strange cracks appeared in the space around it instantly!
"You can't stop it."
"Air Quake - Collapse!"
"Click--!"
As the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit was unleashed, the entire sky seemed to distort violently!
The sonic boom roared like nuclear fission, and the shockwave released by the fist Sky Splitter, shattering space inch by inch!
Kaido's pupils contracted sharply, and just as he raised his hand to defend, he was struck head-on in the chest by the force that shattered everything!
"Pfft--!"
A mouthful of scarlet blood suddenly spurted out!
The enormous dragon-shaped body flew hundreds of meters backward like a meteorite that had been blown away, and crashed into the distant mountain wall with a loud bang!
"Boom--!"
Rocks collapsed, mountains crumbled, and dust billowed into the sky!
A bottomless crater appeared in the Central Battlefield, as if a giant pit had been carved out by a god!
Amidst the ruins, Kaido knelt between the wreckage, his dragon scales falling off, his chest heaving violently, and blood still lingering at the corner of his mouth.
He gritted his teeth, his Dragon Claw claws digging into the rock, and rose in fury. "Cough... cough... damn old devil..."
"That old guy's power... is still as outrageous as ever!!"
He slowly stood up, his eyes once again locking onto the Whitebeard standing tall in the storm, a long-lost solemnity and apprehension resurfacing in his gaze.
At sea and above Warships
Beneath the night sky, azure flames pierced the heavens as the Marco the Phoenix streaked across the sky like a meteor, circling above the Warship. The azure flames blazed fiercely, enveloping the entire Battlefield!
Marco flapped his wings, his golden eyes cold, looking down from his vantage point.
On the deck of the warship, Zephyr stood with three wounded and dying young naval soldiers beside him.
Zoro was on the verge of death, Kuina was covered in blood, Luffy, though covered in blood, still stubbornly held on, gritting his teeth and fighting to the death.
Marco flickered, and as he pondered, his heart grew increasingly cold.
"Kaido has already taken action personally..."
"This is enough to prove that these brats will all become a threat to the 'Emperor' in the future."
We can't let them grow any further!
His voice was low and deep, then he suddenly flapped his wings, and blue flames erupted!
"Blue Flames - Meteor Shower!!"
"Boom!!"
Dozens of streaks of azure flames transformed into meteors and rained down like a fiery storm, their target the Warship itself!
Before the flames had even subsided, billowing steam rose from the sea surface, and waves of heat Impact in like a tsunami, making the entire sea area seem about to burst into flames!
"Whoosh--!"
Thunderclap roar erupted instantly! A golden bolt of lightning tore through the sky!
Enel transformed into a bolt of lightning, forcefully Lightning Transformation into the air and blocking the Warship directly above him!
"Get out of here!!"
"Bang--!"
Thunder and fire collided violently in the air, unleashing a deafening roar!
Amidst a cacophony of Thunderflame, Blue Flames and lightning battled across the night sky, stirring the heavens and earth!
But at this point, Enel was already at his last gasp.
Having suffered two severe blows from Kaido, his Thunder God form was showing signs of instability; the lightning on his Golden Staff was no longer intense, and even his breathing had become heavy.
"Ugh... cough!" Blood trickled from the corner of Enel as he was forced to retreat step by step in mid-air.
He forced himself to steady himself, and the blue flames pressed closer and closer. Marco moved through the air, swooping down like a fiery hawk, as if toying with a prey that was powerless to fight back.
"Even you... have become this vulnerable, Thunder God?"
Marco chuckled coldly and whispered, then suddenly swooped down, his Blue Flames like blades!
Thunder and fire intertwined, and the lightning was suppressed by the Blue Flames, retreating step by step!
On the deck of the Warship, Zephyr looked solemn, his arms covered in black Armament Haki, bracing himself against the aftershocks of the fierce aerial battle!
He looked up as Marco and Enel clashed in mid-air, his fist slowly clenching.
The Whitebeard Pirates...
Are you going to get involved too?
He turned around, his gaze falling on the three figures behind him who, despite being covered in wounds, still stubbornly persisted.
Zoro, Kuina, Luffy.
The three of them carry the hope for the future, the new generation he will dedicate the rest of his life to protecting.
"I... will absolutely not let the three of you die here!"
High in the sky, blue flames rushed towards him, Enel roared, "Don't think... I'll let you kill me!!"
He gritted his teeth and roared, his lightning surging, forcibly gathering the remaining lightning and blasting a golden lightning bolt at Marco!
Marco vanished into the lightning like a phantom, making a direct close-range attack!
The next second--
"Bang--!"
A powerful punch slammed through the air!
It's not Enel's!
Marco's face was pierced in an instant, his bones cracked, blue flames scattered, and he was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string!
"Bang--!"
With a Thunderclap roar, Marco's figure flew out of the lightning, blasted away by a heavy punch, and tumbled down to Whitebeard's feet on the Deserted Island, half of his face broken and twitching uncontrollably!
"... Varied?!"
Whitebeard's eyes finally jolted violently!
He suddenly looked up, gazing at the sky—
The lightning had not yet dissipated, but the face of Enel, who was suspended in mid-air, no longer showed the anger of gritting his teeth and forcing himself to endure, but rather a sudden burst of relief!
He slowly turned his head, and a cloak appeared from the distortion of space!
The air rippled like water.
The man was standing there.
A navy cloak billowed in the wind, combat boots silently treading the air, his face cold and stern, his eyes like mirrors.
"You... you've finally arrived!!"
Flash in Enel's eyes, and he almost burst out laughing!
On the deck of the Warship--
Kuina suddenly looked up, her face showing shock and joy;
Luffy's exhausted body trembled at that moment, and his eyes regained their light!
Zephyr slowly exhaled, a rare look of calm on his face. "You're late, kid..."
"ROOM--!!!"
Buzz!!
Spatial fluctuations spread out like a heartbeat!
The entire sea, islands, Thunderclouds, blue flames, and rubble all froze for a moment!
The sea breeze stopped abruptly, the thunder ceased, as if the whole world was waiting for his move!
--Vice Admiral Roy of the Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral has arrived at the Battlefield!!