"Is it him?"
An utterly absurd figure flashed through Whitebeard's mind.
After all, not long ago, he had personally met Kozuki Hiyori when she came seeking help.
He had learned clearly of the death of Kozuki Oden, the former Second Division Commander.
Moreover, in the Original Work, Ace had personally traveled to Wano Country to confirm Kozuki Oden's whereabouts.
It was likely for that very reason that he had naturally inherited the position of Second Division Commander.
Yet the cloaked man before him, hiding his face, not only spoke in the same manner, but even his behavior and way of handling matters completely matched Whitebeard's impression of him.
If he had not seen it with his own eyes and heard those words himself, Whitebeard would never have been willing to believe it was real.
"Move!"
The aged voice rang out without warning.
The dazed crowd was instantly jolted awake. The first thing they saw was Akainu, who had been exceptionally quiet just moments ago.
"Dog Tooth Crimson Lotus!"
Boom!
Scorching magma surged across Akainu's body. As his five fingers clenched into a fist, he launched an utterly straightforward attack at Qin Yu and Kozuki Oden.
The distance of merely a few dozen meters was closed in the blink of an eye by the gigantic hound formed from magma.
"Haha, I knew this guy would make a move. Captain brat, our earlier agreement doesn't count anymore." Kozuki Oden laughed as he reached back for the sword at his waist.
"It's been a long time since I've stretched my limbs. Leave this battle to me!"
As his booming words rang out, Kozuki Oden's aura changed instantly.
However, before he could strike—
An invisible mental shockwave surged toward him like a raging tide.
"Mental Shock!"
Rumble!
A roar exploded in Kozuki Oden's mind,