"Not Good..."

"Oh no..." Sengoku, Garp, Vice Admiral Tsuru, Akainu, Kizaru, Aokiji... all the Marines present turned deathly pale! Their gazes followed the direction of Moke's outstretched finger and fell on the Execution Platform. There, another Moke was swiftly and easily unlocking the incredibly strong Seastone Handcuffs on Ace's hands.

It's important to understand that for Ace, who possesses immense strength, these Seastone Handcuffs were the key factor limiting his power. Now that the handcuffs are removed, it's like the shackles binding a wild beast have been smashed open, signifying that Ace has regained his freedom and is about to escape the control of the Navy!

Sengoku's eyes widened, his mouth slightly open but unable to utter a word; Garp clenched his fists tightly, veins bulging on his forehead; Kizaru looked astonished, his usual lazy demeanor completely gone; Aokiji also frowned, his face full of disbelief; and Akainu was furious, his eyes wide open as if spitting fire!

For a moment, the entire scene fell into a deathly silence, with only the sound of the sea breeze echoing in the air. Everyone was dumbfounded, their eyes filled not only with unresolved confusion but also with a burning rage.

"Moke..." Everyone spat out the name through gritted teeth, their anger and hatred almost tangible. Akainu, in particular, felt a chill run down his spine. He realized that not only were Whitebeard's sharp, Hawkeye- like eyes fixed on him, but every member of the Whitebeard Pirates was also staring at him with murderous intent and hatred.

Their pupils contracted sharply for a moment, and they exclaimed in unison, "Logia -type Devil Fruit user— Rumble-Rumble Fruit Devil Fruit User?" However, their reactions immediately followed were completely different.

Ace's face immediately lit up with ecstatic joy, and he thought to himself: This means that we have gained another exceptionally strong and incredibly powerful warrior on our side! With such a powerful addition, our chances of defeating the enemy have undoubtedly increased significantly. Thinking of this, Ace couldn't help but feel his blood boiling with excitement.

On the other hand, Kizaru's heart sank involuntarily, but on the surface he maintained his leisurely and slightly lewd appearance, saying in a sarcastic tone, "Yo... how scary!" In the short time it took him to speak, he swiftly extended his right index finger and aimed it precisely at Enel. At the same time, a dazzling light began to flash and dance at his fingertip.

In the blink of an eye, Kizaru uttered a soft shout, "Laser Beam!" In an instant, an incredibly powerful beam of energy shot out like Inazuma, hurtling straight toward Enel.

Faced with the sudden and fierce attack from Marine Admiral Kizaru, Enel showed no fear, but rather appeared somewhat impatient. Without hesitation, he raised his right hand and struck the taiko drum hanging on his right shoulder. With a deafening drumbeat, a large amount of violent lightning generated by himself surged out of the taiko drum like a raging torrent.

These bolts of lightning rapidly converged and intertwined in the air, instantly coalescing into a gigantic, majestic phoenix-shaped thunderbird. The thunderbird spread its wings and flew towards Kizaru with lightning speed.

In the blink of an eye, the dazzling light and the incomparably powerful thunderbird collided violently in mid-air, unleashing a deafening roar. In an instant, light radiated in all directions, lightning flashed everywhere, and the entire space seemed to tremble precariously from the impact of this terrifying force.

"Boom!" With a deafening roar, a dazzling Hikaru shot into the sky, followed by a violent explosion that shook the earth. Powerful energy was released instantly, forming an unparalleled Shockwave, like a ferocious beast opening its bloody maw, sweeping wildly in all directions.

Everyone present felt an overwhelming force rushing towards them, as if it were about to engulf them. They had to lower their heads and use all their strength to barely maintain their balance, lest they be knocked to the ground by the powerful impact.

"Who is that kid?" Even the battle-hardened, renowned Whitebeard couldn't help but show surprise and ask. His sharp eyes were fixed on the figure in the distance who had caused the explosion, and he secretly pondered the other party's origin and strength.

Seeing this, Moke, standing to the side, curled his lips into a smug smile and said softly, "This is my first mate— Enel. He's a powerful user of the Logia Rumble-Rumble Fruit... How about it, not bad, right?"

Upon hearing Moke's introduction, the surrounding people began to whisper and discuss among themselves. Who would have thought that this seemingly unremarkable guy would possess such terrifying strength? And the situation at this moment had become even more complicated because of Enel's appearance.

The original plan was to quickly retreat after successfully rescuing Ace to avoid further entanglement with the Navy. However, looking at the chaotic scene before him, Moke suddenly felt an impulse. He turned to Whitebeard and suggested with a smile, "Logically speaking, we've successfully completed our mission and rescued Ace. But since we're already here, it seems a bit of a waste not to take this opportunity to show the Navy something. How about we join forces and cause a ruckus here? In any case, we should at least take down one or two Admiral; that would be worthy of our status!"

Upon hearing Moke's words, Whitebeard was initially taken aback, a look of surprise on his face. However, he quickly recovered and burst into a hearty laugh. The laughter, like rolling thunder, resounded deafeningly throughout the smoke-filled battlefield.

"Gurarararara... What a brilliant idea! Let those arrogant marines taste our might!" Whitebeard laughed heartily as he brandished his enormous naginata, his imposing aura chilling to the bone.

As the two were engaged in a heated discussion, Whitebeard's sharp, hawk-like gaze inadvertently swept across the crowded and noisy throng. Suddenly, his gaze fixed on a figure— Squard. Squard's expression was quite strange at this moment; his face was shifting between light and shadow, and his eyes flickered incessantly, as if he were concealing some unknown and unspeakable great secret deep within his heart.

Indeed, given the current situation, choosing to retreat decisively might be the wisest course of action. However, Squard is, after all, his own son! How could he not avenge this blood feud, seeing his son suffer such humiliation and harm? Thinking of this, Whitebeard gripped his naginata tightly, veins bulging on his arm, an uncontrollable rage burning within him.

Seeing Whitebeard remain silent, his gaze fixed intently on Squard in the distance, Moke knew perfectly well the inner turmoil and struggle the man was going through. So he quickly added, "Don't worry, boss! My crew will be here to support us soon. Not only that, but two old friends you haven't seen in a long time will also be coming to help!"

Whitebeard's large, bell-like eyes narrowed slightly, revealing an unfathomable light, and he slowly said, "Oh? My old friends?" Moke, standing beside him, immediately responded, "That's right, it's Redfield and Bullet..." Upon hearing these two names, Whitebeard's pupils involuntarily dilated, as if struck by lightning. Redfield was a legendary figure on par with him and Roger! And while Bullet was of slightly lower seniority, even Whitebeard was well aware of Barrett's formidable strength.

Thinking this, Whitebeard's lips curled into a slightly sly smile, and he shouted with boundless pride, "Since that's the case, let's just have a good, big fight..." Before he finished speaking, his sharp, sword-like gaze locked onto Akainu not far away, his eyes burning with rage. He gritted his teeth and continued, "Moreover, the blood feud of Squard absolutely cannot go unavenged..." In a flash, Whitebeard swung his enormous cleaver, its blade gleaming coldly, pointing it directly at Akainu, roaring, "Men, Ace has been successfully rescued! Now we have only one target— Marine Admiral Akainu! Today, I will surely cut him down by this blade!"

At Whitebeard's command, the entire Whitebeard Pirates erupted in excitement. Each pirate rubbed their hands together, their blood boiling, shouting in unison, "Charge!" "Charge!" Like a surging wave, they swept towards Akainu, their momentum unstoppable.

"Whoosh..." Just then, the previously peaceful scene suddenly changed dramatically! Dracule Mihawk, one of the Shichibukai, launched an attack like a cheetah that had been lying in wait for a long time. He swung his hand holding the Supreme Grade Meito Yoru, and in an instant, a terrifying slash that sent chills down one's spine shot out like Inazuma.

This slash was like an Inazuma ripped across the sky, striking with lightning speed. Its speed was beyond the limits of human vision, leaving everyone speechless and incredulous! Accompanying this astonishing speed, a terrifying, world-destroying power suddenly erupted. That power seemed capable of shattering the entire world, far exceeding the realm of human imagination!

The path it traversed was like a peerless blade tearing through the void, carrying endless killing intent and destructive aura. This terrifying energy fluctuation caused the surrounding air to distort and deform, emitting a series of ear-piercing whistling sounds.

On the vast, boundless sea, the thick layer of ice, meticulously condensed by Marine Admiral Aokiji using his Ice-Ice Fruit powers, now appeared as fragile as shattered glass. The ice, as hard as steel and astonishingly thick, was utterly powerless against this slash. The strike cut down mercilessly, as easily as a hot knife through butter, instantly cleaving the ice in two.

However, even such a fierce and unstoppable attack ultimately failed to inflict the slightest damage on its target. The mysterious opponent stood firmly in place, like a towering mountain, Fudō. His body was as solid as a rock, and not even the Kakuzu fluttered in the slightest from this earth-shattering blow. What was even more terrifying was that, from beginning to end, he exuded an aura of unstoppable and invincible power, as if nothing in the world could hinder his progress.

Without a doubt, Dracule Mihawk's sudden attack was not aimed at anyone Four Seas, but at the legendary figure who was renowned throughout the world and hailed as the "strongest man in Might-Shaker world" —Whitebeard Edward Elric Newgate!

It should be noted that for a long time, Dracule Mihawk, the World's Greatest Swordsman, has had a burning fire deep within his heart. He has always longed to one day personally experience and understand the enormous gap in strength between himself and this peerless powerhouse who stands at the pinnacle of the world.

"Tsk tsk..." Moke, who was watching the battle from the sidelines, trembled with excitement after witnessing this astonishing strike. Then, people noticed that the mysterious Holy Sword pattern on his chest began to flash with an eerie and dazzling light.

Under the astonished gazes of Whitebeard, "Diamond" Jozu, and Marco, Moke underwent a remarkable transformation. His once jet-black hair, as if drawn by some powerful force, began to grow at a visible rate. Simultaneously, his body, as if pulled by a mysterious and powerful force, visibly expanded. His already muscular physique began to bulge and taut, its lines as distinct as if meticulously sculpted. Each muscle contained boundless power, making him appear even more imposing and robust, standing like an unbreakable mountain.

What was most chilling and terrifying was that, along with the astonishing changes in his body, the aura emanating from Moke was like a surging, relentless wave, rising wildly wave after wave. The aura was so strong that it seemed to devour everything around it, making it impossible to look directly at and inspiring fear.

As this overwhelming momentum finally reached its peak, a sharp glint suddenly flashed in Moke's deep, ocean-like eyes, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, dazzling yet carrying a hint of coldness. Then, without the slightest hesitation, he swung his world-renowned treasured sword— Shusui. In an instant, everyone present felt a sudden flash before their eyes as an extremely sharp and flawless slash appeared.

The speed of that slash was simply too fast, as fast as Inazuma tearing through the sky. Almost in the blink of an eye, it shot out from Shusui's incomparably sharp blade. It carried unparalleled power and killing intent, slashing straight forward. Wherever it passed, even the air seemed to be split open, emitting a series of ear-piercing explosions.

In that instant, time seemed to freeze, but then, the entire world trembled violently as if shaken by an invisible giant hand. A deafening roar erupted, like countless thunderbolts exploding simultaneously, its sheer power beyond imagination! The deafening rumble, like rolling thunder, echoed through the heavens, and even the earth seemed to tremble. Such a tremendous sound sent a powerful shockwave through everyone present, as if they were about to be torn apart by the sound waves.

Just then, people witnessed a mighty and unstoppable slash. It carried a terrifying, world-destroying power, like a meteor burning with raging flames streaking across the sky. The dazzling Hikaru illuminated the entire sky, eclipsing everything around it. This slash hurtled forward at astonishing speed, tearing black cracks in the air wherever it passed, as if even space itself could not withstand such immense force.

However, from the opposite direction, another equally astonishing and extremely fierce slash was rushing in from afar. It was like a raging dragon with its claws bared, roaring with boundless power and killing intent, directly meeting the meteor-like attack head-on. This raging dragon exuded a chilling aura, every scale gleaming with cold light, and its sharp claws could easily tear through steel.

In the blink of an eye, the two slashes collided violently in mid-air. Mars flew everywhere, as dazzling and colorful as fireworks. The dazzling light intertwined, forming a huge ball of light that was so bright it was impossible to open one's eyes. Within this light, the two forces collided and compressed against each other, resulting in a stalemate. They pressed tightly against each other, neither willing to give an inch, as if each wanted to crush the other with its own power.

At the point where the two strikes met, a terrifying energy fluctuation was colliding violently. Each intense collision generated an extremely powerful Shockwave, like surging waves, rose higher and higher, spreading rapidly in all directions with overwhelming force.

Wherever it passed, sand and stones flew, and Gale arose. The originally hard rocks were instantly shattered into fragments, flying everywhere; the lush vegetation was no match for this powerful force, and was uprooted and then thrown far into the air by the Shockwave. Even the people who came to watch the battle from afar were forced to retreat by this unparalleled power, and some even lost their footing and fell to the ground.

These Shockwave swept across the land like a raging torrent, and wherever they went, the ice, which was originally as solid as a rock and as impregnable as a fortress, began to tremble slightly. At first, only tiny, almost imperceptible cracks appeared, but they continued to spread at an astonishing speed, as if an invisible giant net was gradually covering the entire surface of the ice.

As time passed, the cracks grew wider and longer, like gruesome wounds torn open in the earth. Finally, with a loud crack, the massive ice sheet could no longer withstand the force and shattered into countless large and small pieces, scattering everywhere.

At that very moment, the two strikes, which had been locked in a stalemate, finally reached their limits. Each contained unparalleled power, and their collision and compression exceeded their limits. In an instant, a colossal explosion erupted! The power of the explosion was simply unbelievable, leaving everyone speechless. A dazzling light shot into the sky, accompanied by a deafening roar and billowing heat waves that swept in all directions.

In an instant, the already shattered ice layer was blasted into a bottomless crater. The crater was deep and dark, like the entrance to hell, inspiring fear in all who beheld it. Then, surging seawater rushed in like a herd of wild horses, rushing madly into the crater.

In the blink of an eye, the seawater filled the entire pit and continued to surge upwards, forming a small, shimmering lake. This lake, quietly embedded in the thick ice, resembled a dazzling sapphire, radiating a captivating brilliance and forming a striking contrast with the surrounding icy and snowy landscape, making it exceptionally eye-catching.

Seeing this scene, Jozu, known as "Diamond," and Phoenix the Marco both gasped in shock. They thought to themselves: regardless of anything else, the focus of everyone's attention was still on the mysterious figure with multiple Devil Fruit abilities— Moke. In comparison, even Moke's status as Shichibukai and the two gleaming swords at his waist seemed less important.

Surprisingly, most people hadn't even noticed his identity as Swordmaster. After all, compared to his other two illustrious titles, the name "Swordmaster" seemed rather ordinary. But then, something completely unexpected happened! Who could have predicted that Moke could unleash such astonishing combat power solely through pure swordsmanship skills...

"Great Swordsman ..." Standing to the side, Vista, the "Flower Sword", couldn't help but widen his eyes, his already broad pupils suddenly contracting. You see, Vista himself was a genuine Great Swordsman! Therefore, he was very familiar with the powerful aura emanating from Great Swordsman and the terrifying power that could be released when he slashed.

Even when facing Hawkeye, another Great Swordsman, Vista was brimming with confidence to withstand his attacks. But after witnessing the strength Moke displayed, he had to admit that if he were in the same situation, he absolutely could not have done what Moke did—to fight Hawkeye to a standstill with an incredibly fierce Flying Slash. Such a feat was simply unimaginable for Vista.