Akainu, do I have no pride?
Of all the battles taking place, Longinus's was undoubtedly the most dazzling. He had suppressed his opponent almost from beginning to end.
If his opponent had been an ordinary person, that would have been one thing. But his opponent was one of the Four Emperors, Demon Sword Apophis, who had killed nine Celestial Dragons and still remained active on the seas.
Any stray shockwave from their clash could shake the ocean and tear apart the sky.
Even the pirates on the opposing side had no choice but to admit that this man was truly far too powerful!
Even Akainu, whose spotlight had been stolen, felt nothing but delight and excitement.
After all, this war was being fought under his "command." Whether it succeeded or failed, he would be the one most affected.
And compared to Garp's blatant slacking, Kizaru and Aokiji's subtle slacking, Longinus's "all-out" fighting nearly moved him to tears.
Of course, Aokiji was somewhat wronged here, because Akainu did not know that Katakuri had secretly evolved.
At the same time, in Mary Geoise.
Inside the Power Hall.
"How are things progressing in the New World?" the blond Five Elder asked.
The fox-masked CP0 replied, "For the moment, the Marines hold the advantage. But if they are to determine a victor, it will likely take another day or two."
Clearly, this war was not merely a performance put on by the Marines and pirates. Behind the shadows, quite a few eyes were still watching in secret.
"Have those pirates made any unusual moves? Or do they possess some trump card capable of changing the course of the battle?" the long-haired Five Elder asked.
CP0 hesitated briefly before replying, "All the forces of the three pirate factions have already been thrown into the war.