I'm the Electricity, You're the Light! Two Against One!

Whitebeard, [Rumble-Rumble Fruit], the Gorosei are in danger, come quickly!

Just seconds before, Kizaru was leisurely drinking tea and trimming his nails at Marine Headquarters when he was caught off guard and received an urgent order from the Gorosei.

The content of this emergency order is very simple, consisting of just the keywords mentioned above.

A few scattered words pieced together a tense and exciting drama.

Kizaru dared not delay.

Upon receiving the Den Den Mushi contact from the Gorosei, he immediately traveled from the Marine Headquarters beneath the Red Line Continent to the scene of the incident via the light path formed by the Yata no Kagami.

But Admiral never expected was...

Even with the extreme speed of the [Glint-Glint Fruit], he was still a step too late...

And it was the most fatal step...

Kizaru, wearing sunglasses, glanced at the headless bird carcass in his hand out of the corner of his eye.

As a Marine Headquarters Admiral, Kizaru was naturally aware of the true identity of this "headless bird corpse"—

The Gorosei, the Environmental War God, Marcus Saint Mars.

Can this situation still be called a "crisis"?

Kizaru glanced sideways at It's True Heaven's headless corpse, a bitter feeling rising in his stomach.

'They're all headless! Even the Gorosei are dead, right?!'

Within the system of World Government.

The Headquarters Admiral are direct subordinates of the Celestial Dragons.

The Gorosei hold supreme power above all the Celestial Dragons.

In other words...

Marcus Saint Mars is the boss of Kizaru's boss.

Now the boss's boss is dead.

Kizaru was inwardly groaning.

He originally just wanted to be an ordinary office worker.

But now that the Gorosei are dead, wouldn't he be forced to take the blame for this?

"Kizaru of the Marine Headquarters Admiral."

Edward Teach looked at Kizaru had suddenly appeared, and wisps of blue and white electricity crackled from his body.

"Looks like you're quite interested in this 'big strange bird'!"

Edward Teach sounded very annoyed, as if something bad had happened to him.

That is indeed the case.

Edward Teach —or rather, Storm from the "Edward Teach"—has just gone all out and smashed It's True Heaven's head.

He had thought he could use this opportunity to defeat the Gorosei, or at least severely injure Gorosei and completely knock out their will to fight.

However, to everyone's dismay, the [Big Trophy] symbolizing victory has yet to appear.

Let alone the blood-red Death Trophy.

I didn't even see a regular Big Trophy!

This means that Storm's attack just now did not pose a real threat to Marcus Saint Mars.

Even a "skull-crushing" level injury would have no offensive effect on the Gorosei.

Are the Gorosei truly immortal?

Storm had no time to think about this problem.

Because Kizaru's attack had already arrived.

"The Yasakani no Magatama!"

Kizaru grabbed the headless corpse of Marcus Saint Mars with one hand, instantly entering a natural state. His [Glint-Glint Fruit] transformed him into a "Glint Man" radiating a dazzling light like a cross-shaped star.

A vast array of blinding light projectiles, as numerous as the stars in the Kizaru Way, erupted from the cross-shaped star formation that Kizaru had transformed into, instantly creating a boundless river of photons that surged towards Edward Teach.

It is different from the legendary "eight-foot-long jade with outlines".

The "Yasakani no Magatama" that Kizaru released this time seemed to have each light bullet equipped with an automatic lock-on device, hitting Edward Teach with unparalleled precision.

Despite the relentless barrage of dense, endless saturation-force light bullets, Edward Teach's expression remained unchanged.

Boom!

It was accompanied by a deafening, thunderous explosion.

Edward Teach vanished from his spot in an instant.

Instead of avoiding Kizaru's "Yasakani no Magatama" attack, he relied on the naturalization ability of his [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] to completely ignore the seemingly powerful but actually non- Haki- infused flashbang attack.

Slap slap slap slap--

The endless beams of light created by the "Yasakani no Magatama" crashed into Edward Teach's massive body one after another, each beam landing with perfect precision on the latter.

But blue-white arcs of electricity crackled across Edward Teach's body. He was clearly there, yet every energy blast that struck him was like hitting a wisp of air, passing right through his body.

Edward Teach is "Thunder," Kizaru is "Light."

Both are Logia Devil Fruit User, so this level of attack would obviously have no effect!

Some Logia, like the [Flame-Flame Fruit], [Flame-Flame Fruit], [Flame-Flame Fruit]...

It is also countered by other Logia Devil Fruit.

But what can control these two natural phenomena, Rumble-Rumble Fruit and lightning?

Flashes of light have no offensive effect on lightning.

Kizaru's pupils, hidden beneath his sunglasses, contracted slightly.

No way?

Is there really a Whitebeard who ate the Rumble- Rumble-Rumble Fruit?

The moment this thought popped into Kizaru's mind.

Edward Teach's body, wreathed in endless lightning, had already arrived before him.

Electric Current Propelled - Lightning Fist!

Edward Teach's fist, imbued with Haki and Lightning, slammed into Kizaru with immense force.

The brown lenses of Kizaru's sunglasses were turned a blinding white by the flashes of lightning.

However, as a Marine Headquarters Admiral, Kizaru's reaction speed was by no means slow.

Even though he was still holding It's True Heaven's "corpse" in his hand.

Kizaru swung his right hand forward, and countless photons gathered in his palm, instantly forming a gleaming golden cross-shaped greatsword.

"The Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi!"

Clang!

Edward Teach's fist collided with Kizaru's Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi, instantly producing a crisp, metallic clang.

Centered on the high altitude where the two stood, the rolling shockwave transformed into a powerful storm, sweeping out in all directions.

Edward Teach's strength is astonishing.

However, Kizaru's strength is also considerable.

After all, Kizaru is a Marine Headquarters Admiral, so his basic abilities are up to standard.

His "weak physical condition" only applies in comparison to others of the same level.

In his normal state, Edward Teach would be completely outmatched in a power struggle with Kizaru.

The two were locked in a struggle.

"That's really scary~"

Kizaru gripped the Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi in one hand, his eyes behind his sunglasses fixed on the "Whitebeard" in front of him, while he couldn't resist making a sarcastic remark.

"Whitebeard, who ate the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit]..."

Before Edward Teach could respond...

A bird's beak wrapped in jet-black Armament Haki suddenly attacked from the side, like a gigantic battering ram, fiercely pecking at the "Whitebeard" who was right in front of him.

The sharp beak easily tore through the air, producing a sharp, piercing sound.

Just as Edward Teach clashed with Kizaru.

It's True Heaven's head, which had been blown apart by Edward Teach's punch, was restored to its original shape by some inexplicable force.

At this moment, while Edward Teach and Kizaru were locked in a struggle,

Marcus Saint Mars didn't let this rare opportunity slip by, launching a sneak attack directly at Edward Teach!

It's True Heaven's beak, wreathed in [Armament Haki], moved swiftly and rapidly.

But Edward Teach's [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] is even faster than this "giant bird"!

Just as It's True Heaven's beak was about to strike Edward Teach, his body suddenly erupted with boundless lightning, and he transformed into a bolt of Lightning and vanished from his spot.

It's True Heaven's sneak attack missed its mark, merely striking air.

"Are you alright...?"

Kizaru released his grip on It's True Heaven's "corpse," a deep shock flashing in his eyes, unnoticed by anyone.

The reason he carried this "bird corpse" was because it was, after all, the corpse of Gorosei.

Kizaru was unable to save Marcus Saint Mars from Whitebeard's clutches.

However, he at least managed to retrieve Marcus Saint Mars's remains from Whitebeard.

Even though it was a "headless corpse," at least it was better than nothing.

Kizaru felt that this would reduce the responsibility he needed to bear...

I just never imagined that someone could come back to life after losing their head?

A thought flashed through Kizaru's mind.

What exactly are the Gorosei?

Kizaru suppressed his distracting thoughts and adopted his usual slick tone.

"That's wonderful!"

"Borsalino".

Marcus Saint Mars flapped his wings and floated in the sky, his bird eyes still fixed on "Whitebeard".

"You take the lead, I'll support."

"This young Whitebeard's [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] speed is simply too fast; only your [Glint-Glint Fruit] can keep up with his movement speed."

"No problem~"

Kizaru gripped the Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi with both hands, locked his [Observation Haki] onto Edward Teach, and calmly replied.

"That guy over there, although he possesses the power of a young Whitebeard, is still no match for the real Whitebeard."

The Admiral and the Gorosei cooperated with each other, forming an alliance for offense and defense.

Edward Teach's expression remained unchanged.

Even the combined efforts of Admiral and the Gorosei posed little challenge to him.

Furthermore, he was lacking a suitable sparring partner to hone his [Haki] and [ability]!

"God's Punishment!"

Without warning, a massive bolt of lightning, as thick as a water column, struck It's True Heaven with perfect precision.

Even with Marcus Saint Mars's enormous size, he was completely enveloped by the entire pillar of lightning, It's True Heaven was struck by the lightning summoned by "God's Punishment".

Marcus Saint Mars let out another painful cry.

Take this opportunity.

Edward Teach transformed into lightning, swiftly charging towards Kizaru on the other side, using this Marine Headquarters Admiral a "sharpening stone" to continuously hone his various abilities.

The battle time ticked by, second by second.

Even if Kizaru and Marcus Saint Mars join forces.

Even that couldn't get them to take down Edward Teach.

On the contrary, as time goes by...

Edward Teach gradually mastered the combined use of the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] and the [More-More Fruit].

He continuously used the power of the [Rumble-Rumble Ring] and the [Moa Moa Ring] during the battle.

Because the [More-More Fruit] is too subtle in increasing "strength" and "speed".

Even Kizaru and Marcus Saint Mars didn't realize that the "Whitebeard" in front of them was actually Devil Fruit User!

Kizaru and Marcus Saint Mars simply found Whitebeard in front of them to be far too troublesome.

The [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] grants the user a movement speed so fast that it's impossible to react in time.

What's even more infuriating is...

This Whitebeard would also occasionally "explode," unleashing punches and kicks with power no less than that of the real Whitebeard.

When Edward Teach used the [More-More Fruit] to increase his explosive power on one occasion.

Kizaru, caught off guard, once suffered a minor setback because of this.

However, the Gorosei still bore the brunt of the damage...

Kizaru didn't know whether this young Whitebeard had a grudge against the Gorosei.

His lightning powers seemed to require no stamina as he unleashed a frenzied attack on Marcus Saint Mars.

In the blink of an eye.

Several days have passed.

In another clash, Edward Teach broke Marcus Saint Mars's bird claw.

Over the past few days.

Marcus Saint Mars experienced a beating unlike any he had in centuries.

His bird head, wings, snake body, claws...

There wasn't a single place that "Whitebeard" missed attacking.

Although Kizaru was roaming around, the combat pressure that Marcus Saint Mars had to face was greatly reduced.

But Edward Teach wouldn't let him go, and the Gorosei couldn't escape being beaten.

However, the most serious injury Marcus Saint Mars suffered was from the "Thunder God's Fist" a few days ago, which blew his entire bird head off...

In the following days of fighting.

Although Marcus Saint Mars was also injured, it was at most a "heart-piercing" wound; the bird's head remained intact.

This time.

Marcus Saint Mars had his bird claws broken again by Edward Teach.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Kizaru stepped forward, raised his right leg wrapped in Armament Haki, and kicked hard at the weakened Edward Teach.

Edward Teach raised his right hand to block the path of Kizaru's "Flash Kick".

There was a muffled thud.

Edward Teach deftly blocked Kizaru's kick.

"Kizaru, will you bleed?"

"What?"

Kizaru was startled.

Edward Teach's left hand slashed downwards instantly, his five fingers gripping Kizaru's calf like an iron buckle.

His hands, entangled in Armament Haki, prevented Kizaru from escaping using "Naturalization".

[More-More Fruit - Ten Times the Power]!

Edward Teach pulled him aside with his left hand, and Kizaru was momentarily unable to resist, being pulled in front of him with his chest and abdomen completely exposed.

No sooner said than done.

As Edward Teach exerted force with his left hand, he simultaneously raised his right hand, bending his arm to expose his elbow, and his hard, sharp elbow was simultaneously wrapped with jet-black [Armament Haki].

"Current-Driven Heavy Current Burst!"

Elbow you--

Edward Teach's iron elbow struck Kizaru directly in the chest and rib area.

Kizaru's eyes widened as he felt a sharp pain in his ribs.

'My ribs...'

Click--

A faint cracking sound was heard.

Kizaru transformed into a flash of light and crashed directly into the Red Line Continent not far away, creating a huge crater with a loud "boom".

Edward Teach temporarily forced Kizaru back, then looked at Marcus Saint Mars before disappearing in a flash of lightning.

A sentence drifted down from the sky.

"Great monster bird, I will definitely come back!"

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