On the Battlefield Amid Flying Shellfire

The pirates' advance did not last long. Once they realized the Marines were withdrawing in an orderly fashion, no one needed to give an order—every pirate knew they had to leave the bay as quickly as possible.

However, at that moment, the monster known as "Akainu," Sakazuki, one of the Marine Admirals, blocked their path.

Great Eruption!!

A massive torrent of magma, as thick as a warship, formed a blazing crimson dragon and surged toward the only breach.

Boom!

The splashing magma scalded and roasted huge numbers of pirates to death, bringing the chaotic battlefield to a sudden hush.

The moment Akainu, leader of the Marine Hawks, made his move, he chose the most brutal method of slaughter, striking terror into the pirates!

"Akainu!!"

Watching his comrades get massacred, Little Oars screamed miserably as he slapped at the magma on his body. Marco let out a shrill cry, transforming into a great bird wreathed in blue flames as he dove straight down.

There were not many in the Whitebeard Pirates capable of facing an Admiral alone, but Marco was definitely one of them.

The immortality granted by the Phoenix Fruit allowed him, like Ron, to fear no injury for a short period of time.

Clang!!

The beak collided with a fist wrapped in Armament Haki. The violently erupting magma was forcibly shoved aside by Marco's body, and determination filled his face as he exerted force once more.

Boom!!

He actually endured the attack head-on and knocked Akainu back three steps.

"Interesting... but justice will be carried out!"

Akainu patted his bloodied fist. A gash of torn flesh marked it. Then his eyes widened, overflowing with killing intent as he lunged straight at Marco.

"Now! Hurry!"

The instant Marco held Akainu back, Little Oars roared through the pain.

Akainu's Great Eruption