The island had been thrown into turmoil by the actions of the Hundred Beasts Pirates. Countless residents had no idea what was happening, but they had figured out one thing... something huge had likely happened on the island!
For a time, everyone was gripped by panic...
In Kuri, the battle between Kaido and Bullet continued, growing increasingly intense!
Both were monsters with powerful physiques and incredible endurance. Neither held back, and Kuri shook with booming tremors. Vast stretches of ground cracked apart, fissures spreading toward the residential districts and sending the residents of Kuri into utter chaos.
"Ice Block: Ice Bird Beak!"
Just as the two were locked in fierce combat, frigid air spread in from afar. The ground froze over with frost, snowflakes drifted through the sky, and a lifelike ice bird flew in from the distance, engulfing them both!
"Hm?"
Kaido and Bullet both raised their brows. The moment they sensed that chill, they knew the Marines had arrived!
After exchanging a blow that sent shockwaves through the air, the two retreated at the same time, avoiding the ice bird's attack.
With a sharp hiss, the ice bird landed, freezing the ground solid. An even more terrifying chill spread outward, seeking to overwhelm Kaido and Bullet!
Seeing this, the two kicked off the ground and moved away again, avoiding the invading frost as they looked toward the source of the attack.
"Worororo, Aokiji, the Marines sure moved quickly. Before anyone else could arrive, you people from the farthest away had gotten here first? Were you stationed in the New World all along?" Kaido rested his spiked club on his shoulder and looked at Aokiji, who was slowly approaching with cold air rising from his body.
Behind Aokiji, Momousagi, Ryokugyu, and the other elite vice admirals were also heading