A colossal fireball rose ahead, instantly vaporizing vast quantities of seawater into scorching steam that shrouded the gigantic fireball like clouds and mist.
A violent wind blew head-on, nearly scattering the clouds Bright had created.
"..."
Bright said nothing.
The terrifying explosion had almost blocked out everything before his eyes. The searing heat felt as though it might vaporize even him.
What could possibly have remained amid those flames shooting into the sky?
"You've got to be kidding... right?"
Gion's expression stiffened. She could barely force out those words, while her teeth chattered with a grating clack.
"No way... Just like that—"
Ryokugyu also showed a look of terror. "Navy Headquarters was completely wiped out just like that?"
Had Marineford, Navy Headquarters—the last great fortress of justice—simply vanished without a trace?
Vice Admiral Garp's face had turned livid. His fists were clenched tight, and he was nearly grinding his teeth to pieces.
"Though it may be a little rude to say so, now isn't the time for grief."
Bright led everyone straight down into the sea.
Just before they entered the water, he released another bubble that enveloped them all.
Then they plunged into the sea with a splash.
This was no time to hesitate. That flying ship was still lurking behind them. If they did not find some way to hide, another round of bombardment might come at any moment.
Bright had no intention of deciding victory or defeat against that thing right now.
After all, Lord Im might be aboard that ship.
He took everyone straight down several hundred meters beneath the sea.
The earlier explosion had left the seawater violently turbulent. Raging whirlpools made it impossible even for the best swimming fish to maintain their balance, and they could only be helplessly swept away.
Fortunately, Bright was