"What a captivating figure."
Gazing at the figure floating in the sky, Hancock couldn't help but smile.
Nami's entrance had shocked everyone, but soon, aside from Hancock, no one paid her any attention.
Because the man known as the strongest in the world—the final boss of this war—had made his move!
"All troops, be on alert!!"
Sengoku's thunderous shout rang through Oris Plaza like an alarm bell!
The harbor had already been completely occupied by pirates. The ice had not been destroyed, and the encircling walls that should have risen around Oris Plaza had never appeared.
The atmosphere among the Marines throughout the plaza had grown heavy to the extreme.
The moment Whitebeard raised Murakumogiri with one hand, their hearts leaped into their throats.
Cold sweat ran past their eyes, yet they had no time to wipe it away. Even their breathing slowed unconsciously as their pupils remained locked on the rapidly approaching figure.
Below, the sight of Whitebeard entering the fray instantly sent the pirates into a frenzy.
"Pop!"
"Great!"
"If you don't want to die, get out of the way!"
Jozu turned and shouted at those behind him, "Don't get caught in Pop's Tremor-Tremor Ability!"
"Got it, Captain Jozu!"
"Make way for Pop!"
"Gurararara!!"
Whitebeard's bare upper body was built like forged steel. The scars covering his chest displayed the glory of a life spent in countless battles. He bared his white teeth in a savage grin.
"Come down and trade a few blows, Sengoku!"
A translucent white sphere of air wrapped around the raised tip of his blade, making the blade within appear distorted.
Whitebeard clenched his teeth and gripped Murakumogiri tightly, then brought it down viciously upon the plaza!
Clang!!
First came the ringing cry of a blade, echoing across the field as though it were