The higher an object was from the ground, the larger the area of its shadow cast upon the ground became.
Conversely,
the closer an object was to the ground, the smaller the area of its shadow cast upon the ground became.
As the fifth island fell from the sky, the shadow it cast upon the ground was rapidly shrinking.
What Maud did was drive Shadow Nails one after another into the edge of the island's shadow, preventing the shadow from continuing to shrink.
Then,
under the effects of the Shadow-Shadow Fruit's abilities, once the island's shadow stopped changing, it meant that the island itself had entered a completely stationary state.
It was precisely this principle that caused the rapidly falling island to suddenly freeze in midair.
"Now that's a terrifying ability~~~"
Kizaru looked as though he had witnessed something unbelievable. Rarely showing such interest, he carefully examined Maud, who stood at the center of the island's shadow.
Aokiji was also studying Maud. Recalling Maud's performance up to now, he could not help sighing. "What an 'unexpected' man."
"..."
Akainu said nothing, his expression solemn.
His attention was not on Maud, but on the Golden Lion Pirates' massive fleet high in the sky.
Successfully stopping the island was merely the beginning.
Once Golden Lion sent the fleet's forces into the battlefield, his side could no longer claim victory was assured.
Atop the encircling wall.
Hawk Eyes slowly sheathed his sword and silently watched Maud, who had once again attracted countless gazes. A thoughtful look quietly surfaced in his eyes.
He tried hard to recall everything he knew about Gecko Moria.
As far as he remembered, when Gecko Moria used the Shadow-Shadow Fruit's ability, it had never displayed so many variations.
"Fufufu... To use the 'Shadow-Shadow Fruit' to this extent... If that