The remnants of the island that the Navy had destroyed with all its forces not only failed to affect Impel Down and the fleet deployed nearby, but had instead been turned into counterattacking weapons aimed at Maud.
Aboard Thriller Bark.
Seeing countless island remnants hurtling toward Maud, Lafitte and the others all wore solemn expressions.
They were too far away to assist Maud.
A chill suddenly radiated from Aokiji's body as he prepared to help Maud block the countless island remnants flying toward him.
Of everyone present, only his Logia-type ice abilities could help Maud withstand the incoming island remnants in time.
But just as he moved, he suddenly saw Maud signal for him to stop.
"Hmm?"
Aokiji was slightly stunned.
Then—
He saw the countless island remnants that had been flying toward Maud abruptly freeze in midair, as though time itself had stopped.
"Oh my..."
A strange glint flashed through Aokiji's eyes, and the frost coating his face vanished at a visible speed.
That level of ability... truly impressive.
Aokiji marveled inwardly.
"Captain!"
When the others saw that Maud had somehow stopped all the island remnants, the solemn expressions on their faces receded like a tide, replaced by excitement.
Simply watching Maud display such overwhelming power filled them with joy and excitement.
In the air.
Maud stepped on a mass of shadows and moved through the densely packed island remnants.
From facing the island remnants covering the sky all by himself to controlling every last one of them—
From beginning to end, Maud's expression and eyes remained so calm that not the slightest ripple could be seen.
"They all stopped moving..."
"How is that possible?!"
"How did that man do it?!"
The Marines stared in shock and disbelief at the countless island remnants hanging motionless in the air.
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