"You came." Sengoku stood with his hands behind his back, his expression grave. "I knew you would come in person."
"Of course." Lin Ye held the Golden Blade, his gaze sharp. "The most important battlefield requires the strongest warriors."
The tension in the air had nearly solidified. The three supreme powerhouses faced off, and the surrounding Marines instinctively retreated, clearing an open battlefield for them.
"Lin Ye," Sengoku said in a deep voice, "what you have done has seriously threatened the balance of the world. As Fleet Admiral, I cannot stand by and do nothing."
"Balance?" Lin Ye sneered. "The balance you speak of is nothing but a false peace crafted by the World Government! True freedom and justice have never been within your consideration!"
"You arrogant brat!" Garp suddenly spoke, his voice like thunder. "Do you think a single ancient weapon and two Devil Fruit abilities are enough to challenge the order of the entire world?"
Lin Ye did not answer. He slowly raised the Golden Blade, its glow growing increasingly brilliant. "Enough talk. Fight!"
The battle erupted in an instant!
Lin Ye shot toward the two like an arrow loosed from a bow. The Golden Blade carved a perfect arc through the air as both of his Devil Fruit abilities erupted in full force. A powerful Shockwave surged toward Sengoku and Garp like a tsunami.
Sengoku remained calm as his body began to change—his frame rapidly expanded, his skin turned gold, and his entire being radiated a solemn, sacred aura. This was his Devil Fruit ability—the Human-Human Fruit: Buddha Form.
Buddha Shockwave! Sengoku struck out with his palm. The terrifying Shockwave collided head-on with Lin Ye's attack, and the two forces exploded in midair, unleashing violent gusts.
Lin Ye used the force to retreat. He had barely steadied