The Battle That Ended in Nothing!
"Ian, you're such a wicked person."
On the terrace of the main castle tower on Onigashima.
Ian, who was leisurely sitting on the cushion, sipping wine with two small dishes in front of him, turned his head slightly and asked, "What do you mean?"
"He was specifically sent to block Garp, the Aokiji Iron Fist Garp,"
With her hair styled in an intricate updo and dressed in a vibrant kimono, Hancock nestled against his shoulder.
The girl, who was always cold and aloof in front of outsiders and rarely showed a smile, now had a tender and charming expression that seemed to drip with water.
"Isn't it just that you want to see a master and disciple fight?"
"Because it's really interesting."
Ian smiled gently. "Don't you think it's fate that a master and apprentice whose paths have diverged are now facing off?"
That was why Kuzan was urgently evacuated from the Giant Kingdom and then headed to the North Blue with the team.
"But Ian,"
Hancock said with some concern, "If the Charlotte Family and the Navy join forces, the white-haired girl and the others might be in some danger."
The forces that the Beasts Pirates have mobilized this time are indeed formidable. It's no exaggeration to say that they would not be inferior even to the pirate crews previously known as the Emperors.
However, the forces deployed by the Charlotte Family and the Navy are not to be underestimated.
If they were to face either of them alone, there would be no problem. However, if they were to join forces, Yamato and his team would have a difficult time dealing with them.
"There's no need to worry,"
Ian laughed and said, "I've already told Jack what to do, he knows what to do."
"It's a very simple question: does Aunt Linlin really have the determination to fight us to the death?"
Hancock said nothing more, only gently nuzzling her beautiful cheek against Ian's shoulder.
North Blue, Kingdom of Steeni.
"Hey! No way!!"
Within the jungle created by Ryokugyu, Perospero craned his neck in disbelief, "Aokiji actually joined the Beasts Pirates?"
"Are you kidding me? That guy's a former Admiral from Marine Headquarters!!"
Although he was a former Admiral, he is still Admiral!
It's hard to imagine that someone of this caliber, who already has one foot in the top of the sea, would join the ranks of a pirate!
Even if he really wanted to join a faction, shouldn't he have joined the NEO Marines formed by his teacher?
How could he possibly join the Beasts Pirates he has absolutely no connection with?
The shock of this news was undoubtedly no less than the initial shock of learning that Bullet had joined Ian's ranks!
"Kuzan, senior?"
Ryokugyu yelled in annoyance, "Have you completely forgotten all the justice you've always upheld?"
"How disappointed Sakazuki- senpai must be!"
He greatly admired Akainu, who was also Admiral.
"Kuzan!!"
However, the person most shocked by this event was undoubtedly Iron Fist Garp.
"I never imagined that my prized disciple would one day become a pirate!"
And he even became a subordinate of the world's most terrifying pirate!
"Perhaps this is what they call fate playing tricks on us, Mr. Garp."
Kuzan scratched the back of his head, his tone not particularly embarrassed, "I just felt that I might be able to find what I'm looking for in the Beasts Pirates."
"Utterly foolish!!"
The naval hero roared, "To associate with wicked pirates! All you'll learn is to become corrupt!"
"Mr. Garp,"
Kuzan sighed softly, "He's really high and mighty."
"Haven't you noticed yet? This surging tide of the times, the tide stirred up by the Beasts Pirates."
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Bullet burst into laughter, "Enough with the nonsense! Come at me if you dare!!"
The enormous, mountain-like fists, wreathed in an incomparably powerful Haki, pierced the sky and stirred the atmosphere, smashing towards Iron Fist Garp and Charlotte Linlin simultaneously with unstoppable momentum.
"You bastard!!"
Hero Garp was furious.
The loss of the road sign had already enraged him, and the depravity of his disciples was like adding fuel to the fire.
His anger transformed into the force of his fist; the surging domineering Haki on his clenched right fist leaped out like lightning.
Although it was just a fist wrapped in Armament Haki, no one dared to underestimate him in the slightest.
"Fist Bone - Supernovas!"
The powerful punch pierced through the galaxy, truly like Supernovas explosion, unleashing boundless power.
"Mama's Assault!!"
The stone was taken away, and Aunt Linlin, equally enraged, brandished her large knife with fury.
Compared to Garp's fist, which was merely wrapped in Armament Haki, her greatsword possessed an additional, formidable Conqueror's Haki.
Although the actual difference in the power they unleashed was not great, the leaping, Haki Inazuma was indeed much more turbulent!
Boom!!
The two monsters collided with the giant Bullet's fists.
In an instant, the sky trembled, and the turbulent atmosphere transformed into a raging gale that nearly blew everything on the ground away. The sturdy trees created by the Ryokugyu were blown directly to the ground.
Boom!
Amidst the tremendous roar, even the colossal Bullet Titan was forced back by the terrifying power of the two, and two deep gashes were even punched into its incredibly sturdy fists.
"Hahaha! That's great!!"
Even after being repelled, Bullet continued to laugh, "Now that's what a battle is all about!!"
The heavy cannon on his chest fired beams of light in an instant, forcing Garp and Aunt Linlin, who wanted to press their advantage, to defend themselves.
That's when Bullet's fists came flying at him again.
"Ultimate Cannon!!"
It was truly like a giant cannon that was about to shatter everything; those fists sent Garp and Charlotte Linlin flying.
"Hahahaha! Who can stand against me?!"
Bullet gained the upper hand for a moment, and his maniacal laughter spread like a storm.
"Such a massive body, I wonder how heavy it is. Let me add some more weight to it."
Fujitora, riding a rock that had propelled him into the sky, silently swung his Fujitora -Cane Sword, "Hell Journey!"
Boom!!
The ground beneath the giant's feet collapsed instantly.
This giant was already ridiculously heavy, and now, with the added gravitational pull of Fujitora, the earth is completely unable to support its existence.
It was about to sink into the ground almost instantly.
"Hmm!"
Jack and the others, who were atop the giant's head, were also affected by the gravitational pull. Almost instantly, Jack and Black Maria were about to collapse to the ground.
Gravity?
Jack struggled to lift his head. "As expected of Admiral from the Marine Headquarters, his abilities and strength are astonishing!"
A guy of Admiral caliber is naturally no match for Brother Ian.
But that doesn't mean they aren't strong.
And judging from the current situation, this guy's abilities seem to counter Bullet somewhat!
"Don't get in my way!!"
Bullet roared, and at that moment, Haki Inazuma crackled across the entire surface of the giant's metallic body.
The powerful Haki can even neutralize the abilities of Devil Fruit.
Even though at this moment Fujitora's ability wasn't targeting the Bullet Titan itself, but simply manipulating gravity.
However, as Bullet amplified his Haki, his resistance to gravity was also maximized.
A giant several hundred meters tall actually jumped out of the hole.
The power that erupted in that instant even sent a group of the Charlotte Family executives on the ground flying into the sky.
"What kind of monster is this?!"
Smoothie even screamed.
The giant, who had leaped into the air, raised his massive fist and smashed it directly at Fujitora.
"What an exaggeratedly Haki!"
Fujitora couldn't help but sigh, quickly applying lateral gravity to drag his body out of the attack range while simultaneously slashing his sword in retaliation.
However, the moment his gravity sword wave struck the giant's body, the purplish-black Haki exploded at the attacked spot, actually deflecting his sword wave.
"Your opponent is me! Extreme Ice Eight Trigrams!"
Fujitora suddenly turned his head, and without any time to catch his breath, Yamato used the Bullet Giant's arm for leverage and darted over like a white shooting star.
Unable to dodge in time, Fujitora could only swing his sword to meet the attack.
When!
A sharp, explosive sound once again echoed through the sky.
Fujitora's expression changed abruptly. In an instant, his beloved sword was covered with a layer of solid ice, and even his arm was now covered in ice.
The two separated instantly upon contact, the immense force of their collision sending them both backward.
"What a terrifying ability!"
Fujitora exclaimed in a low voice, his arm surging with Haki, shattering the ice that had frozen him.
Even so, the biting cold was not so easily dispelled.
My arm feels slightly numb.
Gravity Blade - Fierce Tiger!
"Vajra Arrow!"
The collision of the gravity sword wave and the icy Shockwave instantly created another white cloud in the sky.
"We've got the stones, shouldn't we retreat now?"
Aokiji spoke slowly.
"I think so too, but it seems like other people don't think so."
Black Maria said with a smile.
"Give me back my stone!!"
Aunt Linlin, sitting on the back of a white cloud, flew back again.
Even faster than her was the Hero Garp, who seemed to leap through the air!
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Bullet continued to laugh.
Even when facing two super-strong individuals whose strength was similar to his own, he remained completely unafraid.
He's nowhere near as good Ian!
He even dares to challenge a guy like Ian!
but.
Mr. Garp...
Aokiji's eyes were somewhat downcast.
"Ice Glove!"
His fists were instantly covered by gloves of ice, and then Haki was added to those gloves.
He then leaped down and ran wildly, stepping on the Bullet Giant's arm.
He leaped up just as he was about to reach the end.
"Give up, Mr. Garp!"
Kuzan roared, "Your operation has failed!"
"Kuzan!!"
Hero Garp roared, "Get out of my way, you stupid brat!!"
"Drink!!"
The master and apprentice threw punches simultaneously, both landing heavily on each other's cheeks.
Boom!!
With Haki force, it exploded into a massive blast.
Kuzan flew back like a cannonball, crashing directly into the face of the Bullet Titan.
"Ugh!!"
The former Marine Admiral even coughed up blood.
It wasn't until I stood before this teacher as his enemy that I realized how heavy his fist truly was.
My consciousness was almost blown away!
However, his punch did manage to send the Hero Garp flying.
"Kid,"
Hero Garp quickly regained his footing, his face bruised and blood trickling from his mouth. "You still have a long way to go!"
"Don't get in my way!"
However, Bullet was quite annoyed by this.
He didn't want anyone to interfere with the battle he was looking forward to.
Moreover, this guy simply doesn't have the strength to fight Garp!
However, Kuzan wasn't the only one causing trouble.
"Charlotte Linlin, if you want it, then catch your stone!"
On the giant's head, Jack lifted the enormous rock and hurled it with all his might toward Charlotte Linlin.
"Forehead!"
Aunt Linlin, who was charging fiercely towards her, was stunned for a moment. Then, she hurriedly raised her hand and finally caught the boulder that was flying towards her.
There is no doubt about her strength; she caught such a huge rock without even wobbling her arm.
Naturally, a smile appeared on Aunt Linlin's face.
She got her stone back!
However, that smile only lasted for a moment.
Aunt Linlin realized that since this group of people were willing to return the stone, it must be because they had obtained a backup!
Although she still owns the stone, now Ian has it too!
"You bastard!!"
Aunt Linlin was practically gritting her teeth.
These damned thieves! They're even less respectful of her than Roger was back then!
"The stone has been returned to you, so stop being unreasonable, Charlotte Linlin,"
Jack spoke indifferently, "Do you really want to start a war with us?"
Aunt Linlin's eyes widened instantly.
"You brat, you good-for-nothing brat!!"
Her voice was trembling. Although the fat on her face had clearly disappeared after a period of exercise, her whole face was now loose and trembling constantly.
Are you threatening me?
"Aunt Linlin,"
Yamato landed on the shoulder of the Bullet giant, and the white-haired girl said with a grin, "Ian said you probably don't want him to come all the way here in person, right?"
"..."
Aunt Linlin's body stiffened instantly.
Below, Katakuri clenched his teeth.
What a humiliation!
But now it seems they don't have the confidence to refuse.
"You bastard!!"
After a long while, Aunt Linlin finally managed to squeeze out a sound through her teeth.
However, all she could do was curse him as a bastard.
"This is bad."
Fujitora muttered to himself.
Do the Charlotte Family really have the guts to completely enrage the Beasts Pirates?
Therefore, there is only one possibility that will happen next.
"Retreat!!"
Hero Garp shouted loudly.
We can't continue fighting!
If the Charlotte Family stops fighting the Beasts Pirates, they're in big trouble!
retreat.
Now retreat is the only option!
At his command, without any hesitation, all the navy personnel launched themselves into the air, leaping through the air and hurtling away into the distance.
The Vice Admiral of the Marine Headquarters were, of course, extremely skilled at the mere Geppo.
One more chapter...