The sky was a dull gray, and the drizzle gradually grew heavier. As the gale blew, the rain suddenly whipped into a frenzy.
Along the island's crimson western shore, the tide crashed violently against the jagged reefs, sending up sprays of cool white foam.
Zoro and Fujitora fought fiercely. Their blades clanged and sparked, flashes of swordlight flickering as rough slash marks pockmarked the red earth.
A fierce battle was also raging on the island's southern shore, but there, deep shadows concealed a scene teeming with life.
Countless towering trees burst from the ground, and every kind of vegetation blanketed the earth. Thick roots twisted and tangled together, turning several kilometers of coastline into a tropical rainforest.
Sanji darted through the layers of trees, his figure flickering in and out of sight. He dodged thorny vines whipping at him from every direction, occasionally counterattacking with a kick that sent out a shockwave.
Apart from the two fighting on the island's outskirts, fierce battles were erupting all across the island. Egghead had almost sunk into a sea of fire.
"Sky Walk!"
"Tekkai: Utsugi!"
As Sentomaru pushed down with a palm strike, Chaton Kake brought his arms together at his waist and let out a low shout, spreading his feet and settling into a firm horse stance.
Bang!!
The impact made the Justice coat behind Kake flap wildly, but it didn't budge him in the slightest. Instead, he bounced his opponent away.
"You're not getting past me, Sentomaru. Even though we used to be colleagues, I can't go easy on you in a war like this."
Kake spoke lightly, his eyes narrowed. His expression seemed both amiable and a little lecherous.
"Damn it!"
Sentomaru gritted his teeth and stared at Kake. Sakazuki had already taken the Seraphim deeper into the island, and