The clash between the two sides was brief, lasting only a few seconds. Yet Akainu and Kizaru, the two vice admirals most likely to become admirals, had ended up at a disadvantage. Akainu had been forced back by his own attack, while Kizaru had it worse—he was sent flying by a kick. The jaws of the surrounding Marines nearly hit the ground. Why had such powerful pirates remained unknown until now?
"What are you doing? They're just a pirate crew with six members. What are you afraid of? All of you, charge!" Seeing the Marines hesitate, Sengoku immediately shouted. At the same time, he looked toward Garp and nodded. Garp understood, and the two of them charged at Li together.
"Kizaru, Akainu, proceed according to the original plan!"
As he rushed forward, Sengoku shouted at Kizaru and Akainu. At the same time, he and Garp reached Li. Garp threw a punch at him. Garp, famed for his Iron Fist, wielded his fists as his greatest weapons. Sengoku's body rapidly expanded, turning in an instant into a golden Buddha more than ten meters tall, and he pressed a palm down toward Li.
"My, my. I'll leave those two divine artifacts with you for now. Once I've dealt with your other two crewmates, I'll come back to reclaim them!" Seeing Sengoku and Garp make their move, Kizaru pursed his lips teasingly. Then his entire body transformed into particles of light, appearing before Shanks and Benn Beckman in an instant. Akainu said nothing. After shooting Li a vicious glare, he went after Shanks as well.
Boom!
Garp and Sengoku's attacks finally came down, striking the spot where Li stood. At that moment, the sound of grinding bones rang out, and a purple giant gradually emerged. It blocked Garp's fist and knocked him back,