The distant Marines watched this unfold, their hearts filled with grief and resentment. Fujitora had once been one of them, but rumors had spread that the Celestial Dragons had driven him to defect from the Marines. They had not believed it at first, but today, seeing Fujitora step forward and give everything he had to block Aokiji's attacks, they finally understood that it was all true.
Aokiji being held back dealt a blow to the Marines' morale, especially since the one who had acted was Fujitora. The Marines' momentum immediately plummeted, and they fell into a slump.
"Yoo hoo hoo!" Kizaru grinned lecherously. Golden light blazed around him as he shot toward Fujitora and Aokiji, who were locked in combat in the sky. The entire heavens turned brilliantly golden.
Clang!
Kizaru was incredibly fast. By the time Fujitora sensed him with Observation Haki, he had already reached his side. Fujitora only had time to turn and raise his blade horizontally. A sword cry rang through the sky, barely blocking Kizaru's sudden ambush strike. Yet Aokiji showed no intention of stopping from behind. The two of them were actually attacking Fujitora from both sides in midair.
Boom!
A pink figure fearlessly plunged between the three combatants. A wave of crimson air surged forth, transforming into an endless stream of sword energy that swept toward Kizaru. Kizaru let out strange cries and pretended to retreat in a fluster, but he was actually drawing the newcomer away from the center of the battle.
The one who had acted was Momousagi. No matter how strong Fujitora was, he could not possibly face two Admirals head-on. Among the Star Alliance, she was the only one currently capable of helping Fujitora. Thus, without waiting for Jazz to speak, Momousagi had already leaped into the fight.
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