The Battle Against Imu
High in the sky, Imu's Fallen God Wings were fully unfurled, the pitch-black wings obscuring half the sky, with red flames flowing between them, as if burning a soul.
He is like the embodiment of the end times, looking down upon the earth;
Roy, on the other hand, stood at the eye of the storm, the air beneath his feet shattering bit by bit.
The line between hell and Justice became completely blurred at this moment.
All the powerful figures on the Battlefield below felt the oppressive force of divine might at that moment.
"Imu Im--!"
"Our Lord has descended upon the world!!"
The Holy Knights and the remaining Five Elders intertwined, transforming into a deafening roar of faith that shook the heavens and the earth.
A mad light ignited in their eyes.
"Navy, you're all dead!!"
The air currents of the Battlefield were stirred up, as if the whole world was about to submit to them.
Saint Nusjuro laughed wildly, raising his long sword high, his eyes turning red as he roared:
"Haha!! Did you see that?! This is the power of our Lord--"
Before he could finish speaking...
"What are you laughing at me for?!"
"Boom--!"
A deafening roar.
Garp's fist blasted through the air like thunder, with red and black Inazuma crackling on the knuckles.
"Iron Fist!!"
A punch landed squarely on his face, his entire head seemingly being blown away and elongated.
Saint Nusjuro's laughter abruptly stopped as he was blasted away by the force, transforming into a black shadow that crashed through several dilapidated temples!
Garp took a couple of deep breaths, then grinned broadly. "I don't have time to listen to your nonsense!!"
On the other side, a furious roar shook the heavens!
Luffy glared angrily, pink and gold dragon scales emerged from his skin, and his half- Dragonization body was wrapped in red and black Haki lightning, causing the air on the entire Battlefield to explode instantly!
"Dragon Bone - Sky Splitter!!"
"Boom--!"
His fist struck the head of the giant Sandworm, instantly pulverizing the massive Sandworm into countless fragments. The deafening roar was like the collapse of the heavens and the earth, and the storm overturned the entire Battlefield.
"He is—!"
Amidst the sandstorm, Luffy roared, his eyes burning with a fiery light.
High in the sky, Ace stood suspended amidst the flames, his body like the sun, the blazing white light blinding anyone who looked directly at him.
"Fire God Spear--!"
"Call out!"
The flaming spear Heaven Breaker, creating a sonic boom that pierced the clouds and struck the giant bird that Saint Mars had transformed into!
"The one we admire most—!"
The explosion's flames swept across the entire sky, the ball of fire like a falling sun, even igniting the clouds!
"Brother--!"
Luffy and Ace roared simultaneously! Their shouts shook the heavens and the earth!
"Roy--!"
This shout made the blood of all the naval, Revolutionary Army, and allied forces boil simultaneously, and their fighting spirit spread like a tidal wave, even making the sky tremble!
High above --
The sky completely shattered, and crimson and black lightning, like giant serpents, tore through the night sky and pierced through the sea of clouds!
Roy and Imu stood suspended atop this devastated sky.
One is like the end of the mortal world, the other is like the incarnation of Fallen God.
The clash of these two Haki caused the entire world to groan!
"Whoosh--!"
Roy's figure transformed into a blazing ray of light, traversing the sky at a speed completely imperceptible to the naked eye.
He appeared instantly behind Imu, his fist condensing red and black Inazuma and dark fluctuations. The aura of that punch seemed to slow down time itself.
"Dark Star: Collapse!"
"Boom--!"
As the blow landed, the air instantly collapsed into a pitch-black sphere.
The Shockwave from the eruption tore the sky apart, turning the clouds into a monstrous storm that even swallowed the sunlight!
But--
"Buzz!!"
Imu raised his Trident high in his Right Hand, and dark energy spread from his palm in a twisted ring.
The defensive barrier suddenly unfolded, like a mirror that could devour light, absorbing all of Roy's Impact.
"Foolish mortals."
He parted his lips slightly, his voice like a soft murmur, yet it carried a chilling, oppressive force.
"Do you think you can touch the realm of God with this little power?"
The Trident swung, black flames flickering!
"Shadow Slash - Hundred-Crack Abyss!!"
"Hiss--!"
Hundreds of jet-black sword beams Sky Splitter, intersecting to form a deadly net. Each sword beam contained the ultimate power of destruction and curse, and wherever it passed, even space itself was Cut fragments!
Roy's pupils contracted sharply, his body swayed, and he vanished in an instant.
"Whoosh--whoosh--whoosh!!"
Space folded beneath his feet, and afterimages filled the sky!
Each time he Teleportation, he left behind a burst of Shockwaves, with red and black starlight flashing, and each punch was like the collapse of a star.
The fist's light, like a shooting star, shattered the sea of shadows.
"Curse: Underworld Armor - Descend."
Imu spoke coldly, his left hand suddenly opening the spellbook, revealing flowing Blood Patterns and ancient symbols on the thick black pages.
"Buzz--"
Around her, the void was twisted into a vortex—
A jet-black spear, a curved greatsword, a crescent-shaped heavy axe, and ghostly chains—
Countless weapons flew out from the magic circle, each one covered in ultimate Armament Haki and shadow aura!
"Call out--!"
Countless Underworld warriors Heaven Breaker, transforming into a meteor shower-like killing formation, all aimed at Roy!
Roy raised his hand, and the space folded into a wall.
"Space Anti--!"
"Click--!"
The invisible spatial wall instantly folded into a surface, reflecting a silvery-white light.
The shadow weapon struck it and was instantly deflected!
The backlash energy exploded in the air, unleashing a devastating sonic boom!
"Boom--!"
The entire sky was instantly engulfed in a chaotic sea of exploding light!
Imu flapped its wings and took to the air, its tail, covered with dark patterns, whipping around like an arrow, leaving hundreds of black trails in the air!
"Shadow of Ten Thousand Prisons!!"
Hundreds of arrows split, tracked, and pierced through the air, each carrying a shadow curse; whoever was hit would be forever trapped in a nightmare!
Roy sneered, his fist twisting as his aura suddenly surged!
"Instant Star Split--!"
He pierced straight through the array of shadow arrows, his fist accompanied by a spatial explosion, instantly shattering more than a dozen arrows, the punch aimed directly at Imu's face!
At the critical moment, the massive Trident instantly blocked the attack.
"Bang--!"
The impact was deafening, black flames scattered, and even the wind was shattered.
The two were simultaneously thrown back, the recoil energy sweeping across the heavens and earth, storms and flames intertwining, shadows colliding with space!
Imu regained his footing in the distance, his Rinnegan Eyes flashing with long-lost excitement.
"Very good, Roy."
His voice was low and trembling.
"This game of 'gods and men'... you've lasted longer than I expected."
Roy slowly stood up, the air beneath his feet shattering like broken mirror.
"Heh..." he chuckled. "You so-called 'god'—"
"Today is the day to --"
He raised his fist, his Haki transforming into a thunderous galaxy, darkening the entire sky as all the light was absorbed into his fist.
"Completely brought down to earth!!"
"Boom--!"
Two supreme forces collided once more, and the world, at this moment, collapsed and was reshaped simultaneously.
--At the same time, Marineford.
The night was so dark it was almost black.
The sea breeze in the harbor carried a salty, damp scent, yet it felt oppressive and suffocating.
Marineford is busier than ever right now.
Messengers and intelligence officers raced through the night, the sounds of numerous telegrams, footsteps, and the buzzing of communication bugs filling the air.
They intertwine to form a chaotic and urgent war symphony.
News has come from the Sixth Front!
"Conflict confirmed with black market groups in southern waters!"
"Frontline video feed interrupted! Repeat -- video feed interrupted!"
The huge War Room Flame, but there were no generals in sight.
Almost all the main forces, Fleet Admiral, and staff officers had gone to war, and the entire fortress seemed to have had its "heart" emptied, leaving only a chilling silence.
--However, at this very moment.
On a secluded path, a figure silently slipped through the night.
His footsteps were so light they didn't even echo on the pavement. He avoided all the patrol posts and stealthily made his way through the shadows.
We have arrived at one of the most heavily guarded areas within the Marine Headquarters.
It was a small courtyard surrounded by flowers and bamboo fences.
In stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the outside world, this place is unusually quiet; you can even hear the sound of the wind blowing through the falling leaves.
The Flame in the courtyard were soft and dim.
Rock was sitting around a small table with Airin, Bellemere, and Nojiko.
The tea had gone cold, and all four remained silent.
Both elderly people had deep worries in their expressions.
Airin whispered, "Roy, he..."
Rock sighed and replied softly, "We have to trust them."
Bellemere frowned, the cigarette between his fingers burned to the end, the ashes falling unnoticed.
Airin continued, "I hope that child..."
Before he could finish speaking, Bellemere suddenly froze.
That's a soldier's instinct.
She turned around abruptly, her expression changing drastically!
In the next instant, she had simultaneously shielded Rock and Airin behind her, her vigilance sweeping across the darkness like a razor's edge.
"Who's there?!"
The night wind suddenly stopped.
The bamboo leaves trembled slightly.
Footsteps slowly rose from the shadows.
"Tap--tap--tap--"
The figure of the person who came was outlined by the moonlight.
He wore a pure white uniform, his steps were steady, yet silent.
When he emerged from the darkness—
Bellemere's eyes widened in shock.