Clashing with Steel Bone Kong

Steel Bone Kong clenched his fist, Armament Haki flowing over it.

Fist met fist. Black and golden light intertwined, unleashing astonishing destructive force and strange phenomena.

During the fight, Carl felt as though Steel Bone Kong's fists were as powerful as a mountain. His strength far surpassed anything she had imagined, and she began to grasp Armament Haki.

But it was rare to get the chance to fight a top-tier powerhouse. She couldn't let this opportunity slip by.

She instinctively adjusted her stance and put all her strength into meeting Steel Bone Kong's punch.

Their fists collided again in an instant, releasing a dazzling flash.

A massive shockwave spread outward from the point of impact, as if the very air had been shattered.

Some pirates and marines aboard the ships were swept off their feet by the shockwave, while those who could fly were already clashing with one another. Waves churned across the sea.

The marine fleet rapidly drew closer. With a large-scale battle between the two forces about to begin, the pirates aboard the ships were ready, waiting for Newgate's orders.

"Charge!"

Newgate shouted, and his crew immediately rushed onto the marines' decks. The boarding battle had begun.

Pirates and marines instantly clashed in a chaotic melee.

The battle at sea erupted in an instant, sword flashes and flames crossing as cannon blasts mingled with screams.

"Karp, Sengoku! Long time no see!"

Newgate laughed heartily. He was itching for a fight, and he hadn't had his fill on the island. It was the perfect chance to run into two old friends.

"Newgate, you won't get away this time."

Sengoku remained calm and composed, immediately transforming into the Zoan—Mythical Zoan—Human-Human Fruit, Buddha form.

He and Sengoku had always shared a special understanding. Their battles had long since become a habit, a wordless rapport. And after Rocks disbanded, Sengoku had continued to pursue Newgate.

Newgate swung the Kusanagi Blade in his hand, sending a crescent-shaped slash hurtling through the air.

Sengoku and Garp quickly counterattacked together, responding to Newgate's attack as swiftly as they could.

The three figures intertwined, sword light flashing as fists and kicks crossed. The battle was exceptionally fierce.

The fight between Newgate, Sengoku, and Garp grew more and more intense.

Newgate's strength was almost too much for Garp to withstand, but Garp kept fighting back with his martial arts.

After the battle had continued for some time, Newgate suddenly unleashed the power of his Tremor-Tremor Fruit.

He roared, and his Haki burst forth with tremendous force.

"Great Earth Quake!"

Newgate's fist slammed toward Garp. A tremendous wave of energy swept over them, laying waste to everything around it.

Newgate's punch sent Garp flying, hurling him into the sea in the distance.

Sengoku looked worried. He hurriedly swung his golden palm at Newgate, interrupting his follow-up attack.

"Shockwave!"

Newgate swung his Naginata, sending a blue blade of light surging toward Sengoku.

"Ptooey!"

Garp spat out a mouthful of seawater, quickly climbed out of the ocean, and charged toward Newgate.

The melee had grown exceptionally fierce. Everyone was giving it their all, fighting desperately for their own goals.

Yet the two figures drawing the most attention on the battlefield were still those two.

Carl and Steel Bone Kong's fists collided again and again, sending waves of air surging around them. Explosions rang through the sky without pause.

Steel Bone Kong's expression turned grave, wariness filling his heart. This young woman's strength had far exceeded his expectations. She still hadn't learned how to use Haki, yet he had the sense that she was using him to practice her moves.

Carl was completely focused on the fight, putting her whole heart into it. She could feel the power of each punch growing stronger.

But she also knew she was close to being unable to hold on. Steel Bone Kong was truly no ordinary opponent. For now, all she could do was struggle to defend herself; she couldn't even counterattack. Still, Steel Bone Kong wouldn't be able to take her down quickly, so she had to seize this chance to grasp Armament Haki.

The two moved through the air, their intertwined figures painting a beautiful yet brutal scene. Their fists streaked like meteors, tearing through the sky and leaving everyone dumbfounded.

But the fight was far from over. Both sides were giving it their all, neither showing the slightest intention of backing down. Every punch was filled with resolve and determination. Neither would give up easily.

In the heat of battle, Carl and Steel Bone Kong could both feel the other's strength and resolve.

As time passed, the tension on the battlefield grew ever thicker, and the fight had drawn everyone's attention.

Everyone held their breath, eyes fixed on the two powerhouses and their every move, waiting to see who would emerge victorious.

It was a peak showdown at sea, a contest between warriors. Only the strongest could stand undefeated.

At that moment, Carl and Steel Bone Kong silently swore that no matter the cost, they would win the fight.

The entire battlefield descended into chaos, the stench of blood filling the air.

The pirates fought with all their might, risking their lives for freedom.

"Carl, watch out!"

Newgate's voice rang out suddenly. Carl hurriedly turned, but a flash of sword light came at her in an instant.

Carl dodged in a panic, but the sword tip still slashed her shoulder, and blood immediately stained her sleeve.

A marine swordsman had caught her off guard and attacked her from behind.

Carl gritted her teeth. Though she was covered in wounds, excitement burned in her eyes.

She couldn't retreat now. She had to give it everything she had. She had already been losing to Steel Bone Kong, and now she was injured as well.

She knew she wouldn't last much longer. She still had stamina, but her body was gradually becoming unable to withstand Steel Bone Kong's moves. Every part of her body was crying out in pain. After all, she wasn't standing on solid ground right now, so she couldn't rely on the earth's strength to restore her condition.

She could only use her marine Six Powers technique, Shave, to engage Steel Bone Kong in a fierce aerial battle. The clash of their martial arts echoed through the air as they darted about like gusts of wind.

Carl's punches grew fiercer and fiercer, her attacks sharper and sharper. Steel Bone Kong began to feel the pressure.

Steel Bone Kong felt the young woman's strength growing, and a trace of unease rose in his heart.

After all, he was an Admiral, yet he could feel the young woman's strength climbing bit by bit. He feared some unexpected turn of events.

Carl's onslaught grew more and more intense. Her Six Powers techniques came like a raging storm, relentlessly striking at Steel Bone Kong.

Steel Bone Kong held nothing back. A thunderous roar erupted through the air.

On the marine ships' decks.

Slash after slash streaked across the sky like lightning, and the air seemed to freeze.

Newgate's battle against Sengoku and Garp was raging as well, with the battlefield thick with smoke and the smell of flames.

It was a fight to the death. Everyone gave it their all, holding nothing back.

Steel Bone Kong sensed that something was wrong. When he looked over the battlefield, he realized that this mission would most likely end in failure.

He hadn't expected Newgate's ship to have another powerhouse like Carl aboard.

Carl wasn't especially strong, but her cockroach-like resilience made her incredibly hard to kill.

She certainly couldn't be taken down in a short time.

Carl's strength was already enough to hold him back, while Newgate still hadn't shown his full power.

Sengoku and Garp could only hold Newgate off; they couldn't defeat him. Steel Bone Kong watched as marines on the battlefield fell one after another.

He knew there was no turning back now. He had to find a way to end this as quickly as possible, so that the marines' losses would be kept to a minimum.