The Clash of Blades

"Hey, you three, come at me together!"

After kicking Luffy away, Gu Sheng sheathed the Great Miao Blade at his waist, then assumed a stance before Akainu, Hawkeye, and Kuma.

"One against three, and you're actually arrogant enough to say that?"

Gu Sheng's stance naturally provoked Akainu, who had long since harbored murderous intent toward him. Both fists took on the form of searing magma that smoked with black fumes. In the heart of this Marine Admiral of absolute justice, Gu Sheng was at the very top of the kill list.

Whitebeard had already grown old. As for Luffy and Ace, they had yet to mature. Only Gu Sheng, this Phoenix, had already become a tremendous threat in reality.

"I have no intention of teaming up with anyone."

Hawkeye showed little interest and seemed prepared to leave after Akainu made his move. Kuma's attitude was much the same. They were both strong men, and naturally possessed their pride... But in the next moment, the situation was no longer theirs to choose.

Boom~~~~

A terrifying cloud of fire swept over everything ahead. Torrid flames blasted away everything before them, wrapping Hawkeye, Kuma, and Akainu in a sea of fire. Gu Sheng had not even raised his hand, but his attitude had already said everything.

Three Phoenix apparitions formed within the sea of fire. After letting out resounding cries, they flew toward the three Admiral-level fighters, who naturally responded at once.

Akainu used Dark Hound to counter it, but Gu Sheng was no Ace. His development of flames far surpassed Ace's. The potential of fire was far greater than that of magma, and Gu Sheng's mastery was no joke. Akainu was plunged into a bitter struggle.

On the other side, Tyrant Kuma faced the flaming Phoenix apparition's attack and was still gathering