Battle with Steel Bone Kong

Steel Bone Kong clenched his fist, Armament Haki flowing across his knuckles.

Fist met fist, black and golden light entwining to erupt with astonishing destructive power and strange phenomena.

In the heat of battle, Carl felt the strength of Steel Bone Kong's fist like facing a mountain; his power far exceeded her imagination, yet at the same time, she began to grasp the essence of Armament Haki.

However, encounters with top-tier powerhouses were rare, and she could not let this opportunity slip by.

Subconsciously, she adjusted her stance, pouring every ounce of her strength into meeting Steel Bone Kong's fist.

The two fists collided again in an instant, releasing a blinding radiance.

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

Pirates and Marines on the ships were knocked off their feet by the blast, unable to hold their ground, while those capable of flight had already begun to clash, the sea churning with rolling waves.

The Marine fleet closed in rapidly. Seeing that the two forces were about to engage in a large-scale battle, the pirates on the ships stood ready, awaiting Newgate's command.

"Charge!"

Newgate roared, and the crew immediately surged toward the Marine decks; the boarding battle had begun.

Pirates and Marines were instantly locked in a chaotic melee.

In the heat of the naval battle, sword light and flames intersected, while the sounds of cannon fire and screams intertwined.

"Garp, Sengoku, long time no see!"

Newgate laughed heartily. His hands were itching; he hadn't had his fill on the island, and now he had run into two old friends.

"Newgate, you won't escape this time."

Sengoku's expression was calm and collected as he immediately transformed into his Zoan-Mythical type, Human-Human Fruit, Model: Buddha form.

There had always been a special, unspoken understanding between him and Sengoku; their duels had long since become a habit, a silent rapport, and ever since the Rocks pirates disbanded, it had always been Sengoku who pursued Newgate.

Newgate swung the Kusanagi Blade in his hand, and a crescent-shaped blade of energy tore through the air.

Sengoku and Garp reacted instantly, coordinating their strike to counter Newgate's attack with maximum speed.

The figures of the three men wove together, blade light and sword shadows, punches and kicks intermingling in an exceptionally fierce display of combat.

The battle between Newgate, Sengoku, and Garp grew increasingly intense.

Newgate's power felt insurmountable to Garp, but Garp remained relentless, countering with his own martial arts.

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

With a furious roar, the Haki on his body erupted with overwhelming force.

"Great Earth Quake!"

Newgate's fist slammed toward Garp, and a massive wave of energy swept forth, obliterating everything in its path.

Garp was sent flying by Newgate's punch, crashing into the sea in the distance.

Sengoku, looking worried, hurriedly swung his golden palm toward Newgate to interrupt his follow-up attack.

"Shockwave!"

Newgate swung his naginata, and a cyan blade of energy surged toward Sengoku.

"Ptoo!"

Garp spat out a mouthful of seawater, scrambled out of the ocean, and charged back toward Newgate.

The chaotic battle had become exceptionally fierce, with everyone fighting desperately for their own goals.

However, the most eye-catching figures on the battlefield remained those two.

Carl and Steel Bone Kong's fists collided repeatedly, air currents rising as the sound of explosions in the sky never ceased.

Steel Bone Kong's expression turned grave, his heart filled with vigilance. This young person's strength truly exceeded his expectations; although she had not yet mastered the use of Haki, he realized that she seemed to be using him to hone her skills.

Carl was focused, pouring her entire being into the fight; she could feel the power of every punch increasing.

But she also knew she was nearing her limit. Steel Bone Kong's strength was truly extraordinary; for now, she was barely holding her own and couldn't even launch a counterattack. Yet, Steel Bone Kong could not take her down in a short time either, and she had to seize this opportunity to comprehend Armament Haki.

The two moved through the air, weaving a beautiful yet cruel tapestry of combat. Their fists, like meteors, tore through the sky, leaving onlookers stunned.

However, this battle was far from over; both sides were giving their all, with no intention of backing down. Every punch was filled with resolve and determination, refusing to yield easily.

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

As time passed, the scent of gunpowder on the battlefield grew thicker, and the fight had drawn everyone's attention.

Everyone held their breath, eyes fixed on the every move of these two powerhouses, awaiting the final victor.

This was a peak confrontation on the sea, a contest between warriors where only the strongest could remain undefeated.

In this moment, Carl and Steel Bone Kong both silently swore that no matter the cost, they would win this battle.

The entire battlefield instantly descended into chaos, the scent of blood permeating the air.

The pirates on the ships fought with all their might, staking their lives for freedom.

"Carl, look out!"

Newgate's voice suddenly rang out, and Carl hurriedly turned, only for a flash of sword light to strike instantly.

Carl dodged in a panic, but the tip of the blade still sliced through her shoulder, blood instantly staining her sleeve red.

It was a Marine master swordsman who had ambushed her while she was distracted.

Carl gritted her teeth; although she was covered in wounds, her eyes burned with an excited light.

At this moment, she could not retreat and had to give it her all. She was already unable to defeat Steel Bone Kong, and now she was injured on top of that.

She knew she could not hold on for much longer. Although she still had stamina, her physical condition was gradually failing to withstand Steel Bone Kong's moves, and her body was crying out in pain from every part. After all, since she was not standing on solid ground, she could not hope to rely on the earth's power to recover her physical state.

She could only utilize her Six Powers—Shave, engaging in a fierce aerial duel with Steel Bone Kong. The sounds of their taijutsu colliding echoed through the air as their figures darted back and forth like a gale.

Carl's fist techniques grew increasingly fierce, her attacks becoming sharper and sharper, and Steel Bone Kong gradually began to feel the pressure.

Steel Bone Kong felt the growth in the young woman's strength before him, and a flicker of unease stirred within his heart.

After all, he was an Admiral, yet he felt this young woman's strength climbing bit by bit, and he feared some unexpected turn of events.

Carl's offensive grew more violent, her Six Powers techniques raining down upon Steel Bone Kong like a storm.

Steel Bone Kong held nothing back, and a heart-shaking roar erupted in the air.

On the Marine deck.

Streaks of blade aura cut through the sky like lightning, and the air seemed to solidify.

The battle between Newgate and the duo of Sengoku and Garp was also in full swing, the battlefield permeated with the scent of gunpowder and flames.

This was a life-or-death struggle; everyone was going all out, leaving no room for error.

Steel Bone Kong felt a sense of foreboding. As he looked at the situation on the field, he realized that this mission would likely end in failure.

He had not expected that there would be a powerhouse like Carl on Newgate's ship.

Although Carl's strength was not overwhelming, her unkillable constitution was as tenacious as a cockroach.

She was truly not someone who could be dealt with in a short amount of time.

Carl's strength was already enough to pin him down, while Newgate's true power had not yet been fully revealed.

Sengoku and Garp could only hold their own against Newgate, unable to defeat him, and as he watched the Marines on the field falling one after another, he knew there was no turning back. He had to find a way to end all of this as quickly as possible to minimize the Marines' losses.