Garen's ability to steal spell fragments doomed him to become the nemesis of all Logia users.
Because magma could not burn through magma, ice could not freeze ice, and lasers could not possibly shoot lasers to death.
When two identical Logia abilities collided, they would only blend harmoniously together and could not harm each other at all.
Thus, Akainu's most commonly used offensive techniques were all rendered ineffective before Garen.
Looking at Garen, who was likewise clad in magma armor and glowing with flames, Akainu's expression turned extremely grim.
"You can even use my ability?"
Akainu's voice was full of disbelief.
He knew Garen possessed multiple abilities, but he had never expected Garen to have mastered even his Magma Fruit Ability.
"That's right."
"I can also transform into magma, so your ability is completely useless against me."
Garen pressed his advantage, his tone carrying a hint of arrogance.
"Then, Admiral Akainu."
"Are you still going to stop me from leaving?"
Akainu remained silent. Ever steadfast as iron, he now appeared somewhat conflicted.
Without a doubt, Zephyr's existence posed an enormous threat to the World Government.
He had served as the Marines' chief instructor for over twenty years and held immense prestige within the Marines. The disciples he had trained all occupied important positions in the organization.
If such a highly influential figure defected to another faction, it would undoubtedly have an extremely negative impact.
Not to mention that if Garen and the Marines ever became outright enemies, all he had to do was invite old man Zephyr to stand before the two armies, and the morale of his many disciples on the other side would plummet.
Out of loyalty to the World Government and his desire to maintain stability across the seas, Akainu had long resolved to kill Zephyr.
But—