Akira's sudden draw of his sword caught everyone present completely off guard.
Before they could react, a dazzling blade of light had already been drawn from its sheath, tearing through the void where the slash line was located, and instantly descending upon the most conspicuous Skull Mountain on Hachinosu Island.
The blade's light was initially slender, but the instant it left its sheath, it burst forth with a radiance more dazzling than the sun, illuminating the entire sky above Hachinosu Island in a ghastly white light.
Then, an even more breathtaking scene unfolded.
The moment the blade struck Skull Mountain, it was like a fuse igniting a power capable of destroying the world.
The next second.
boom--
An even more dazzling light burst forth from within Skull Mountain without warning. The black and red Conqueror's Haki was like a billion tons of high explosives being detonated, and the shockwaves from the explosion spread wildly outwards from Skull Mountain.
Amidst a violent earthquake, the hundreds-of-meters-high Skull Mountain couldn't withstand the force for even a second, turning into dust in a silent twist.
Immediately afterwards, the entire Hachinosu Island trembled violently and tore apart, and in an instant, a bottomless, enormous rift pierced through the entire island.
Before the seawater from both sides could rush in, the Conqueror's Haki that was spreading wildly from the center of Skull Mountain became even more violent. Black and red Inazuma surged upwards, like giant dragons breaking free from their restraints, roaring as they rushed into the sky.
The dazzling light illuminated the heavens and the earth, leaving everyone present in awe and disbelief from the indescribable visual impact.
Whether it was the World's Greatest Swordsman Mihawk or the trainees who had just experienced a life-or-death battle, they all looked up, their pupils reflecting the apocalyptic scene, their minds blank.
Under the horrified gazes of the crowd, the Conqueror's Haki that had exploded on Skull Mountain continued to spread, devouring everything on the island with overwhelming force.
Buildings, streets, jungle...
Everything was flattened and evaporated in the face of this force.
The Conqueror's Haki surged upwards caused thunder to rumble in the sky. The terrifying pressure, enough to shatter one's soul, made even the interns standing next to Akira tremble. Their eyes widened, their jaws nearly dropping to the ground in shock.
"What... what is this...?" Nami instinctively gripped Akira's clothes, her body trembling uncontrollably.
Yamato, had also suppressed all her excitement and fighting spirit. She looked up at the black and red pillar of light that shot into the sky, feeling the overwhelming will to rule the world. For the first time, she realized how insignificant she was, and how the gap between her and Marshal Akira was like that between a firefly and the bright moon.
Denjiro gripped the hilt of his sword, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force. His swordsmanship, which he was so proud of, seemed like a joke in the face of this divinely punished scene.
To everyone's stunned gaze, an enormous black and red mushroom cloud rose into the sky above Hachinosu Island, blotting out the sun.
The mushroom cloud lasted for several tens of seconds before gradually dissipating under the force of strong winds.
When the light fades, when the mushroom cloud disappears, when everything returns to calm.
Everyone present was once again deeply shocked by the scene before them; the unparalleled visual impact made their eyes tremble.
The vast Hachinosu Island had vanished into thin air, except for Rocky Port, where they were located, which remained intact. In its place was a huge abyss.
The seawater from three directions roared deafeningly, like three giant dragons rushing down into the abyss, splashing up a sky full of water mist.
In a short while, the abyss was completely filled with seawater.
Hachinosu Island was thus completely erased.
One slash, and an island is wiped out?
Mihawk's facial muscles twitched uncontrollably as he gazed at the surging, newly formed sea, his heart filled with an unprecedented storm of emotions.
Can this level of power still be called swordsmanship?
If this is also swordsmanship, then what about the pinnacle of swordsmanship that he pursued throughout his life?
His title as the World's Greatest Swordsman is utterly a joke in the face of this one strike.
Zoro's expression was the most exaggerated. His mouth was agape, his eyes wide like saucers, and he stammered, " Lord Marshal... you... you're using swordsmanship?"
Akira sheathed his sword, turned around, and wore his usual gentle smile, "Not entirely. The slash was merely a trigger; what truly destroyed Hachinosu Island was the nuclear explosion generated by the shockwave of Conqueror's Haki and sword energy."
"Nuk...?" Zoro looked completely bewildered. "What is this thing?"
Standing next to Perona, Robin appropriately explained, "Nuclear explosion translates to nuclear explosion."
Although Zoro still didn't understand, his eyes, which had always been only interested in swordsmanship and combat, lit up instantly.
nuclear explosion?
That sounds really cool!
He stroked his chin, muttering to himself in a serious tone, "I must give my Three Sword Style a similar name... Let's call it, Three Sword Style Secret Technique: Nuclear Explosion Slash!"
"Wow! That's amazing!" Luffy's eyes lit up as he excitedly waved his fist. "I want one too! Gum-Gum Nuclear Blast Gun!"
Elbaf, Walrus School Square.
Just as Akira wiped out Hachinosu Island with a single strike, Gaban, Lipri, Elder Yaruru, and the others clearly felt the ground beneath their feet suddenly shake violently.
"What's going on?!" Yaruru stood up immediately, his aged face full of surprise and doubt. "What happened? Why is the mortal realm shaking?!"
Before the people present could react, a scene resembling the end of the world suddenly appeared before their eyes.
As they looked toward Hachinosu Island at the edge of their vision, a bolt of black and red Inazuma shot straight into the sky, followed by a thunderous roar that echoed from afar.
Gaban's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in shock, "How is this possible! That... that's Conqueror's Haki!"
Lipri was also startled, her voice trembling. "Such terrifying Conqueror's Haki... Even the legendary Sun God descending wouldn't be this powerful!"
Just then, a Giant race warrior came rushing in, stammering, "Elder... Elder! Something terrible has happened! We've just received the latest intelligence: Hachinosu Island... Hachinosu Island has been... been wiped out!"
"What did you say?!" Yaruru's eyes widened, and she grabbed the warrior's shoulder. "Say it again! You'd better think carefully about what you mean by ' Hachinosu Island was wiped out'?"
The Giant race warrior gasped for breath, his voice trembling as he spoke, "It was Akira! Navy Marshal Akira! He detonated Hachinosu Island with a single strike! Now, only Rocky Port remains of Hachinosu Island; the rest... is completely submerged!"
hiss--
Yaruru gasped.
Can Hachinosu Island be wiped out with a single strike?
Is this something that can be done by human power?
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Please generate electricity with love.