Fine slanting rain coldly lashed their faces, droplets mingling with sweat as they ran down their necks. Countless Marines charged forward into the drizzling rain and against the wind.
Through the curtain of rain, they could already see more than a dozen figures standing atop distant high-rises. One Marine after another hurriedly used their communicators.
"The Straw Hat Crew has been spotted in the western district!!"
"The targets have appeared! Requesting reinforcements!!"
"Watch out for enemy attacks!!"
A sudden shout instantly put everyone on edge. Their steps halted as they nervously looked around.
"They're in the sky!!"
At the warning, everyone abruptly looked up to see several figures descending from the sky in different directions!
Whitebeard Undead's feet were coated in vibrational energy, his cape billowing behind him as he crashed down onto the street like a white comet!
Tremor Stomp!!
Bang!!
The ground was like a smooth mirror violently smashed apart, countless cracks spreading outward from him.
Immediately afterward, the ground beneath their feet began to quake violently like an awakened beast.
Rumble rumble rumble!!
The ground split apart and the sky shook. A terrifying earthquake suddenly erupted, while high-rises on both sides began to collapse toward the Marines packed into the street!
Bang!!
"Ahhh—!!"
Bang!!
"Run!!"
Amid cries of agony, countless Marines fled in panic, constantly dodging collapsing buildings and falling rubble.
Elsewhere, Blackbeard Undead stood with his legs apart at the end of the street. Vast amounts of black mist poured forth, turning the entire street into a black river like a surging tide.
Black Hole!!
The black mist spread through streets and alleys, and every building it touched was crushed and warped by gravity.
"What is this thing?!"
"We're sinking!"
"Someone, save me!!"
The soldiers who stepped into the black mist struggled desperately with terrified expressions.