Battle for the Summit

"This is a war capable of upending the world! How wonderful..."

Looking at the chaotic scene below, Lucci could no longer suppress the brutal smile on his face and couldn't wait to go down and fight.

"Everyone, let's have some fun with them!"

"Yes!"

Nolan flicked his wrist, and the troops behind him floated out, heading towards the World Government's air force. The leaders among them were all wearing flight devices developed by Vegapunk.

"Black Winged Great Demon..."

The Air Force Fleet Admiral gritted his teeth as he uttered those words, his eyes filled with apprehension.

"Don't try so hard. I don't know you, and I don't have time to play with you."

Cifer raised his finger, and a shimmering green light condensed within it before blasting it out amidst his terrified expression.

The opponent raised both arms, wrapping them with powerful Armament Haki, in an attempt to block the attack, but was blasted away and crashed heavily into the Red Line, creating a deep crater.

"The Air Force Fleet Admiral was actually killed in a single shot..."

This powerful blow drew the attention of both sides on the battlefield, and fear began to creep into the hearts of the soldiers below, with even a hint of rebellion arising in their minds.

"Don't be scared, this attack is nothing! The so-called World's Strongest is nothing but a name!"

At this moment, the Air Force Fleet Admiral leaped out of the pit, responding arrogantly, while his hands behind his back trembled uncontrollably.

"That's right! Justice will prevail!"

Many in the army thought they had seen hope and shouted for justice, as if they were comforting themselves.

But the next moment, the man who had led the shouting raised his broadsword and slashed at his comrade.

"What are you doing?!"

"I don't know... My body is out of control! No!"

The army, which had just been in high spirits, suddenly began to inexplicably kill each other.

"Hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm~ Justice will prevail? Of course! Only the victors have the right to claim they are just!"

Doflamingo, one of the former Shichibukai, appeared in the crowd at some point, emitting a maniacal laugh.

"Seal it off, Black Winged Great Demon."

In the sky, Cifer had no time to play around with his minions; an aura of despair began to spread from him. Heavy black Spiritual Pressure rained down from the sky.

"Is that Conqueror's Haki?! That's terrifying!"

Raindrops fell on the people below, and they felt as if they had been swept into a vast ocean, becoming ants in an endless sea, their lives hanging in the balance, with the possibility of suffocation at any moment.

The Resurrección didn't end there; the sky darkened completely.

Cifer's aura surged continuously, with pure black Spiritual Pressure enveloping his body. The whites of his eyes turned completely dark green, with pale yellow pupils and a vertical black dot in between.

With her top gone, the empty space in her chest became unusually noticeable.

"Damn it... I can't breathe..."

Below, regardless of which side they were on, there were quite a few weaker ones who were suffocating under his immense and terrifying Spiritual Pressure.

"What a scary guy... Let's go together!"

The remaining Knights of God also arrived at this moment and flew together into the sky.

"Nolan, Kuzan, and Yisheng will be responsible for restraining the Admiral, while the others can simply observe the battlefield and utilize their own abilities."

Remember, your safety comes first. There's no need for a quick victory. Once I've killed Im, I'll bring him back and deal with him together.

Cifer didn't take the men attacking him seriously. After giving instructions to his companions, he disappeared into the horizon.

"Where do you think you're going...?"

"Oh dear~ Everyone seems a bit impolite~"

Just as they were about to give chase, Kuzan's chilling voice rang in their ears, interrupting their actions.

"If you don't give our captain face, this old man will be in a lot of trouble."

At the same time, a tremendous force pressed down on them, and the members of the mighty Knights of God staggered in mid-air, almost falling headfirst to the ground.

"Never mind, Lord Im will take care of him. We just need to keep his companions occupied."

In the Knights of God, the girl with a hat on her head and bandages wrapped all over her body gave up the idea of chasing after Cifer and turned her gaze to the Las Noches executives behind her.

"That's more like it~ Let's have a chat~ After all, this is the last time you'll speak."

As Nolan spoke, his tone began to carry a murderous intent.

Meanwhile, on land, chaos reigned completely, with the navy and army fighting each other, and many Cipher Pol members interspersed among them.

The Revolutionary Army has fully landed on land, and the top combat forces of all sides have begun that terrifying clash.

"Koby, let's run! This place is too terrifying—in a war of this magnitude, people like us have no chance of surviving!"

In a safe corner, Helmeppo was holding Koby, his whole body soaked in sweat from fear.

"This shouldn't be happening... The Navy is supposed to be righteous, how can they side with pirates against the World Government..."

Koby didn't answer him, but instead looked at the battlefield and murmured.

Suddenly, he saw Luffy.

"I'm going to defeat Luffy! If we can defeat the current Pirate King, morale will definitely soar! Everyone will understand!"

Koby thought this through and then put it into action.

"Wait a minute, Koby!"

Seeing that he couldn't dissuade him, Helmeppo could only follow closely behind him.

"Mr. Luffy! I'm so sorry!"

Koby muttered to himself as he charged toward Luffy, who was charging and Luffy into him in a powerful stance.

"Um?"

Koby so different from how he was back then that Luffy didn't recognize him at all, treating him only as an enemy. He casually met Coby's attack, which was filled with Conqueror's Haki, and sent him flying.

"That's outrageous! Koby actually..."

Helmeppo was right behind him and caught Koby as he was sent flying backward.

Looking at his friend, whose face was covered in blood, he threw down an angry remark and planned to take Koby and the two of them run away together.

But at that very moment, as he turned around, he bumped into a burning hot body.

"Where are you all going? Are you going to desert again, 'Hero' Koby!"

The newcomer was none other than Sakazuki, who had just fought off the army Admiral in turn, panting heavily and covered in blood.

"Um... Koby is seriously injured, I need to take him to the medical ward..."

Helmeppo answered hesitantly.

"If you need to send someone to the medical ward for such a minor injury, what about the countless marines who have died around you?! Get back to the battlefield immediately!"

Sakazuki's words carried a hint of anger at his lack of ambition.

"Die, Fleet Admiral!"

At that moment, an army Rear Admiral seized the opportunity and launched a sneak attack on him from behind.

However, after the longsword pierced Akainu's body, it did not cause him any harm. Instead, it was melted by the high temperature of the magma.

"Why are there always so many idiots who can't see the situation? The World Government is finished."

Akainu turned around, his right hand steaming, lava dripping down and creating plumes of smoke, which terrified his opponent, causing him to collapse to the ground.

"Fleet Admiral Sakazuki, let's stop here!"

"Isn't our goal to fight against all traitors? Why are we now turning our attention to our former comrades!"

"We're all cloaked in 'justice'! Choosing to team up with pirates at a time like this would be like being a fool!"

Just as his Magma Fist was about to land, Koby, with a burst of power and courage from who knows where, blocked his punch.

"I see..."

Sakazuki paused for a moment, then seemed to understand something.

"The Navy doesn't need soldiers with warped values like you."

Without pausing, the Magma Fist struck, piercing straight through his chest.