Sengoku, Is That All You've Got?

At the very instant the slash was about to strike, he thrust out both arms as if they had become two indestructible golden shields. With an earth-shaking boom, golden light instantly engulfed the entire sky, and a powerful shockwave spread outward like a raging tsunami.

At the center of that light, Sengoku's body trembled slightly under the overwhelming impact. He clenched his teeth, sweat beading across his forehead, every vein bulging from the strain.

Though he resisted with all his strength, the golden cross-shaped slash remained unstoppable, slowly forcing his arms downward. Its immense power even carved shallow marks across his Buddha form.

Hahaha! Sengoku, is that all you've got?

Golden Lion Shiki let out a wildly arrogant laugh. It echoed through the sky, brimming with endless mockery.

Then I'll deal with you first!

Taking advantage of the moment Sengoku was occupied blocking the attack, he flashed forward like a streak of black lightning. The famed blades in his hands gleamed coldly as they stabbed straight for Sengoku's throat with fierce killing intent.

Sengoku inwardly cursed. He wanted to dodge, but Golden Lion's cross-shaped slash pinned him down so completely that he could not move an inch.

At that critical moment, he could only throw his head back with all his strength. The sharp blade swept past the tip of his nose, bringing with it a bone-chilling gust.

Hmph, your reactions are pretty quick!

Golden Lion snorted. He had no intention of stopping there. With a powerful kick, he spun through the air, his two famed blades whirling like windmills and forming an impenetrable net of steel that savagely shredded toward Sengoku's body.

Sengoku was forced back step by step. Numerous fine wounds had already appeared across his Buddha form, blood seeping from them.

It won't be that easy to defeat me!

Sengoku roared and gathered the strength of his entire body once more.

Golden light converged in his hands, forming an enormous golden sphere. It contained world-destroying energy, like a sun on the verge of eruption.

Seeing this, Golden Lion Shiki's eyes flashed with caution, but he did not retreat. Instead, his fighting spirit was fully ignited, and the twin blades in his hands swung even more fiercely.

Then let's see whose power is stronger!

Roaring, he charged straight at Sengoku's golden sphere.

The entire world seemed to tremble from the aftershocks of their battle. Everyone held their breath and stared tensely into the sky, not knowing how this fight would end.

Mu Chen and the others in the back streets also witnessed the battle between Golden Lion and Sengoku above the harbor. Calling it sky-blocking would not have been an exaggeration. Admiral Sengoku is so strong. This Golden Lion actually seemed even stronger than Sengoku. Tokikake was likewise dumbfounded; it was his first time seeing such a feverish battle.

Golden Lion and Sengoku were both powerful, but Mu Chen knew in his heart that Sengoku was probably a little weaker than Golden Lion.

In the original plot, it had taken Garp and Sengoku fighting together, with half of Marineford being destroyed as the price, to defeat Golden Lion. Now that Sengoku was alone, things were bound to be difficult. He would not be able to hold on for long in this situation.

Just then, dozens of pirate ships suddenly appeared in the sky above the harbor, flanking the Floating Island.

The Flying Fleet had arrived.

Mu Chen's expression turned grave as he slowly spoke. Had his guess been wrong?

There had not been any enemy activity at all in the back streets. Yet as dozens of pirate ships appeared over the harbor, all the Marines on the ground fell silent. The ships' cannons were already aimed at the ground. This was a genuine aerial bombardment, and they had no way to deal with it.

Doberman looked up at the sky with his sword in hand and ground his teeth.

That damn Float-Float Fruit is disgusting. Who says we can't fight face-to-face?

Onigumo beside him also gripped his sword tightly, his gaze ice-cold.

Meanwhile, Wu Shu helplessly held his forehead as he looked skyward.

Ah, how about forcing them down?

What do you mean by that?

The others turned to look at Wu Shu. They did not understand what he meant.

I think all Rear Admiral-level fighters should use Geppo to approach them and sink those pirate ships. Make the pirates fall down. Only then will we have a chance at victory.

Faced with Wu Shu's suggestion, they thought it over and found it seemed feasible. After all, they had no other options now.

Just then, Kong's voice rang out. All Rear Admiral-level fighters, use Geppo to approach them and sink those pirate ships!

Kong, who had been observing the battlefield, could only think of the same idea as Wu Shu. They had no aerial advantage in this battle, so they could only use the clumsiest method.

As soon as Kong's order went out, the Marines across the ground grew solemn. They knew this was a desperate measure.

Damn it, what are you waiting for?

Doberman spat, then lit a cigar for himself.

As Doberman became the first to use Geppo and head toward the pirate ships in the sky, Onigumo and Wu Shu followed close behind. Then one Rear Admiral-level fighter after another began using Geppo to rise into the air. Even Mu Chen, watching this shocking sight from the back streets, felt eager to join them, though he was too far away.

At the same time the Marines took to the sky, the pirate ships opened fire. Cannonballs rained down upon the ascending Marines.

Damn it!

At the very front, Doberman blew out a ring of smoke, his eyes fixed on the incoming cannonballs. He knew there would definitely be resistance, but there was no other choice now. He had to risk his life!

Just then—Great Eruption!

A massive fist of magma, wrapped in surging heat, roared over Doberman's head like a burning meteor.

Kuzan, standing on the ground, witnessed the scene, and the blazing fire in his heart was instantly ignited.