The ground of Marine Headquarters was cracked like a spiderweb.
This foremost fortress, once at the center of the world, had become ruins with the outbreak of war.
The slaughter continued unabated.
Only now, the battlefield was no longer confined to Marineford.
Upon the sea surface frozen by Aokiji.
The blood of Marines and pirates bloomed across it like crimson roses.
The searing heat unleashed by massive magma distorted even the airwaves.
Fiery magma collided with black-red lightning.
As for Akainu and Kaido, whose battle was the most spectacular, Kaido's side was now at a disadvantage.
He raised his head again toward Golden Lion, who was fighting Kizaru in the sky.
The clash between magma and the Azure Dragon's physical might made the surrounding air seem to tremble.
"Arara, Whitebeard, I'm your opponent. Don't get distracted!"
"Great Vajra Thunder Bagua."
Akainu unleashed a heaven-destroying attack, aiming straight for Kaido's vital point.
"Banzai."
Seeing Kaido smashed into the ground.
"Sea of Magma."
At this moment, all of Marineford was a meat grinder.
Ace and some of Whitebeard's commanders were currently being overwhelmed by Sengoku.
Kaido, who had transformed into his dragon-man form, refused to be outdone. With a furious roar, he swung his Conqueror's Haki-infused spiked club with all his might and smashed it straight at Akainu.
On one side was family; on the other was the justice behind him. Garp's expression was especially pained.
Of course, that greedy look was not directed at the Devil Fruit in Blackbeard's hand, but at the future Blackbeard had painted for them in Impel Down.
In the most inconspicuous corner behind the Marines.
Kizaru in the sky was currently being ganged up on by Golden Lion, King, Queen, and Marco.
"Pirates are destined to be eliminated! Everyone, charge! Don't be afraid—behind us lies the