Battle of Top Experts!

Carlos found a place with low terrain and good visibility. Although there were some obstructions, those buildings couldn't block his Byakugan's sight. The Marine Headquarters' officers and soldiers were all focused on the Golden Lion, so how could they notice him hidden in the darkness...

After Carlos found his spot, the battle erupted. The two sides had completely opposing stances, and there was no room for negotiation, nor was there any need for it. How could Sengoku and Garp possibly let the Golden Lion go after such an arrogant invasion of Marine Headquarters and the slaughter of so many Marine officers and soldiers?

Carlos's gaze was focused far away on the Golden Lion, Garp, and Sengoku. As for the others, most of them were just there to make up the numbers. Only the Vice Admirals of Marine Headquarters were somewhat qualified to get involved, and they would be finished with just a slight lapse in attention!

The battle was initiated by the Golden Lion!

The Golden Lion leaped down from the Marine Corpse Mountain built by the Marines. His body twisted, and the two Meito in his hands slashed towards Garp and Sengoku. Facing two opponents, he showed no fear, even anticipating his own fate, his spirit astonishing!

Though the Golden Lion at this moment was the same person as the one Luffy encountered, they were also not the same. The Golden Lion encountered by Luffy had lost all his spirit and ambition. Due to his age, the blow from his defeat in the Battle of Edd War, the loss of his legs, and other reasons, he had become a person who relied on external factors and barely clung to life, his strength regressing significantly. To be defeated by Luffy was truly pathetic and lamentable for a formidable figure!

Garp and Sengoku removed the Cloak of Justice from their backs. Both were wearing black suits, and they moved in unison, swinging their fists. Wrapped in high-level, colorless Armament Haki, imbued with the power of the Buddha-Buddha Fruit, they ignored the sharpness of the Meito and clashed with them!

Boom, boom!

Two sounds, louder than the thunder in the sky, exploded. A violent and sharp wave of energy erupted from the two of them as the center, shattering the hard floor and steps around them into pieces. The figures of the three were shrouded in thick smoke.

The next moment, the figures of the three suddenly rushed out of the smoke. They engaged in an incredibly fierce close-quarters battle. The sword light of the Meito shattered the falling raindrops, preventing any water from getting through. From time to time, terrifying Sword Qi slashed out in all directions, shattering tall and majestic buildings, leaving hideous sword marks on the ground!

Every part of Garp's body transformed into a sharp and terrifying weapon. Especially his Iron Fists, with every punch thrown, the air couldn't even dissipate in time, compressed by immense fist power and blasted towards the Golden Lion. Fist shadows appeared everywhere, and the destruction caused was no less than the Golden Lion's!

Sengoku's destructive power was slightly less, but with a flash of golden light, Sengoku transformed into a Golden Great Buddha, majestic and upright. Each strike contained the Wrath of the Ming King. The destructive power of his attacking fists and palms had surpassed both the Golden Lion and Garp. Terrifying shockwaves spread out, and wherever they passed, the ground shattered into pieces, and buildings directly collapsed!

The commotion caused by the three fighting was too immense. Without the strength of a Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral, one couldn't even get close. Rashly intervening was extremely dangerous, so the Vice Admirals had no intention of interfering. They were confident in the strength of Admiral Sengoku and Vice Admiral Garp; two against one, the Golden Lion was definitely not an opponent.

Carlos hid in the darkness, the speed at which his Pupil Power was draining was even faster than if he were fighting himself. The movements of the three were too fast; without increasing his Pupil Power output, he couldn't see clearly at all.

Carlos activated his Byakugan and Sharingan, observing and analyzing the movements of the three, including their Body Techniques, Swordsmanship, energy application methods, and even more profound aspects, such as the coordination of every muscle and bone within their bodies, the flow of Haki through their bodies...

In short, for Carlos, this level of battle was a treasure trove. He was frantically observing, copying, and analyzing.

He didn't need to understand all of these things; even understanding a part of them would bring immense benefits to his own growth, and the improvement effect would be no less than his secluded cultivation, perhaps even greater!

Crack, crack, crack...

The sound of footsteps on air echoed. Garp and Sengoku, using Geppo, were already fighting the Golden Lion in mid-air. The figures of the three were very conspicuous in the sky, especially the Golden Great Buddha. With every clash, the falling rain was shattered into pieces, even atomized!

Lion's Vengeance Ground Roll!

Roar!

A lion's roar that resounded throughout Marineford was heard, making many tremble and even their legs go weak.

A colossal lion, formed entirely of rainwater, condensed above the Golden Lion's head. The lion's form was lifelike, its mane on its neck even swaying in the wind. Its eyes were incredibly majestic, looking down on the world with an arrogant and lifelike demeanor, as if it were a true lion king of the savanna!

"Go!"

The Golden Lion pointed his Meito and shouted.

Completely condensed from rainwater, a lion as huge as a mountain pounced ferociously at Garp and Sengoku.

In this attack, Garp and Sengoku dared not slacken in the slightest. As the parties involved, they knew better than anyone the power of this strike. If they didn't take it seriously, they would be heavily wounded, and if they fell, the entire Marineford would be destroyed by a third!

Bone Fist Iron Star!

Great Buddha Impact!

Years of tacit understanding allowed the two to simultaneously unleash powerful blows.

Garp stomped on the air, causing it to explode with a roar that made everyone watching, including Carlos, cover their ears. The air beneath his foot was violently pushed aside, creating a vacuum. He threw a punch that appeared ordinary but was actually a massive fist of compressed air, hurtling towards the lion's face!

Sengoku's body blazed with golden light, reaching its peak in an instant, like a small sun illuminating the night. The blinding light made everyone close their eyes, and those with weaker constitutions found their eyes red and sore.

For ordinary people, their eyes would likely have been ruined.

His stamina consumption rate instantly accelerated. The power of his Devil Fruit converged on Sengoku's right hand, which seemed cast in gold. He unleashed a palm strike, and a white and green energy mass appeared beneath his palm, exploding violently the next moment, unleashing boundless white and green light!

The three attacks collided in mid-air. Rain, wind, clouds, sound – everything seemed to disappear, and time appeared to stop at that moment...

The next moment, a terrifying roar erupted, like thunder exploding in their ears. Most people in Marineford experienced temporary deafness.

Immediately, a ferocious shockwave spread through the air, turning countless raindrops into mist. The rain above Marineford paused for a breath before falling.

This was not the end. The ground shook violently and erratically, swaying up and down, left and right. The vast sea churned up terrifying waves all around. Even though they were fighting in the air, the clash between the three caused significant damage to Marineford!

"My goodness, is this the battle between top-tier powerhouses?"

"It's too exaggerated. They've only been fighting for a short while and have already damaged Marineford this much. If they don't control themselves, the entire Marineford might be ruined, or even sunk..."

"The Golden Lion, Sengoku, and Garp at this time are truly strong, incredibly strong!"

"Top-tier powerhouses are all monsters like this, no wonder many people fall into despair..."

"My current strength has only just brushed the surface of these top-tier powerhouses. I still need to work harder."

"Big shots, big shots, just being a big shot on Iron Island isn't enough?"

"I want to become a world-class big shot, someone who can make the world tremble with a stomp!" Carlos exclaimed excitedly, awestruck. Witnessing this scene firsthand was something no grand production could compare to.

Amidst the wind, rain, and mist in the sky, the battle continued...