A Stab from Behind (14)

"Did Sabo not come?"

On the platform, Ron narrowed his eyes slightly. His Observation Haki pierced through the air and swiftly swept across the ship Luffy had arrived on.

As expected, the powerful reinforcements he had anticipated did not appear. No matter which faction those people came from, they were all cannon fodder.

"You must be suffering inside, Sabo..."

Not interested in dealing with them, Ron curled his lips into a smile.

"As the new leader of the Revolutionary Army, you have too much to bear. You can only watch Ace be executed and place your hopes on Luffy and Whitebeard."

"In that case..."

"Move!!"

At the top of the platform, Sengoku shot Garp a fierce glare before swiftly giving the order.

In truth, he did not even need to give the command. The moment Whitebeard assumed an attacking stance, the prepared Division Vice Admirals decisively struck first, intending to seize the initiative!

Clang!

Bang! Bang!

Flashing blades, raining bullets, and all manner of chaotic attacks formed an airtight wall as they swept straight toward Whitebeard.

"Gurararara! Excellent!"

Facing the charging vice admirals, Whitebeard neither dodged nor retreated. He planted his naginata into the ground with his right hand, clenched his left fist, and hurled it at the air before him.

Boom... crack!

Centered on the point where his fist landed, the empty air instantly shattered. Terrifying vibrations spread continuously, twisting and spiraling space like dough in an utterly shocking scene.

The countless chaotic attacks fell into that warped space and were swiftly worn away, crushed and broken apart before Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit.

Then, the vibrations continued onward without losing any momentum.

Stonobeli and the other vice admirals tried desperately to block them, but it was like crashing into a Sea King. They were sent flying, blood spraying from their