Psychologically Prepared for It

The group consisting of Ata, Weevil, Brook, Perona, and others moved slowly forward, their gazes suddenly falling on Gild Tesoro not far away. Gild Tesoro stood there with his head held high, flanked by Baccarat and the mysterious Mr. Tanaka.

They were actually somewhat prepared for these three people to appear here, as they were the very targets of this operation. Even the name Stussy, though unseen, had given them a degree of apprehension. After all, she had briefly appeared before; who could guarantee she wouldn't turn against them under the lure of Gild Tesoro's mountain of wealth?

However, when their gazes fell upon the other six people, everyone's eyes widened, and they exchanged surprised glances.

It turned out that the six figures were actually Oven, Daifuku, Raisin, Custard, and Galette! This was truly beyond their expectations!

These people are no ordinary individuals; they are the biological children of Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors — the Big Mom Pirates Big Mom! Faced with this sudden situation, everyone was momentarily at a loss.

The original plan targeting Gild Tesoro and the other two was instantly disrupted, and the six new formidable enemies made the situation even more unpredictable and difficult to grasp.

It wasn't that she was worried about being weaker than the other side; it was just that, under normal circumstances, choosing to fight them directly would be tantamount to declaring herself an open enemy of the Big Mom Pirates. Keep in mind that before this, she had already completely broken with Kaido by successfully capturing Jack and bringing Ulti and Page One under her command.

If they were to Big Mom Pirates again now... then after they successfully capture this place, they would have to simultaneously face pressure from two Four Emperors pirate crews, as well as these two figures who are practically emperors of the pirate world. Thinking of this, the group hesitated. After careful consideration, they finally decided to call Moke first and then decide, based on his opinion, whether to continue fighting or retreat temporarily.

The scene abruptly shifts to Marine Headquarters. At this moment, Moke and Aokiji are engaged in a fierce battle, exchanging blows without yielding an inch. After a violent collision, both are forced back several steps, creating some distance between them. In this brief respite, a "brub brub" sound suddenly comes from Moke's arms—his Den Den Mushi (snail Den Den Mushi) has rang.

Moke casually glanced at Aokiji opposite him. Surprisingly, this powerful opponent did not choose to continue attacking. Instead, Aokiji's face showed a hint of curiosity and inquiry... After all, it was rather strange for a phone call to come through during such a tense and fierce battle. He also wanted to hear what had happened on Moke's side and whether it would affect the current situation.

"Tsk tsk..." Moke sneered inwardly. He knew Aokiji's thoughts perfectly well, but so what? The situation was urgent, and distant water couldn't quench immediate thirst. He had no time to worry about anything else. So, without hesitation, he answered the phone in front of Aokiji. The Den Den Den Mushi instantly transformed into Ata's familiar face.

"Captain! Something's wrong! We've run into trouble!" Ata exclaimed urgently, his voice clearly coming through the Den Den Mushi. "Oven, Daifuku, Raisin, Custard, Galette, and that mysterious underground king Stussy from the Big Mom Pirates —for some reason, they've all sided with Gild Tesoro! The situation has become extremely difficult. Do you think we should continue with our original plan...?"

Upon hearing this news, Moke's lips curled into a confident smile. "Why not? Since they dare to stand in our way, let's wipe them all out!" His words were resolute, full of Haki and determination. It was as if these powerful enemies were nothing more than a bunch of chickens and dogs in his eyes, utterly vulnerable.

After saying that, he seemed to feel it wasn't safe enough, so he added, "Stussy, remember to try your best to bring the person I want back alive." Hearing this, Ata, who was standing next to him, quickly replied, "Understood, Captain." Immediately afterward, Moke decisively hung up the phone.

However, at that moment, Aokiji, who had been silent all along, suddenly changed his expression drastically. His pupils contracted sharply, as if he had seen something extremely terrifying. His face was filled with disbelief, and he even began to doubt whether he had misheard. He stared at Moke with an utterly horrified gaze, his lips trembling slightly as he said, "Gild Tesoro? You said your people are attacking Gild Tesoro's entertainment center? How is that possible..."

Clearly, this news was a huge shock to Aokiji. Gild Tesoro was no ordinary person! He controlled a staggering 20% of the world's Beli! Because of this, he had countless connections with various powerful forces, both overtly and covertly. Although everyone was well aware of this, due to his exceptionally special status, most people chose to turn a blind eye and let him be.

But now, someone actually dares to mess with Gild Tesoro! This is simply unbelievable! Putting aside everything else, the World Government and the Marine Headquarters would absolutely not tolerate such behavior. Moreover, even powerful beings like the Four Emperors would likely not allow anyone to covet Gild Tesoro. After all, if a pirate crew were to successfully seize Gild Tesoro's enormous wealth, the delicate balance maintained by the Four Emperors would be instantly shattered. At that point, the entire world would likely descend into chaos.

If this power were to fall into the hands of the World Government and the Marine Headquarters, it would undoubtedly have an extremely detrimental effect on the Four Emperors, who hold sway over their respective territories. It is precisely because of this delicate balance of power that Gild Tesoro has been able to survive safely amidst the various forces at play. However, Gild Tesoro has now become an extremely dangerous flashpoint, and anyone who dares to provoke him will inevitably face annihilation by other forces.

The guy who appeared before everyone at this moment was incredibly audacious, attacking Gild Tesoro. Even more unexpected was that he had clearly planned this meticulously, choosing such a crucial moment to act—while fierce battles were raging on one side with the Whitebeard Pirates, he swiftly attacked Gild Tesoro, leaving the Whitebeard Pirates vulnerable. This rendered any significant aid the World Government could offer Gild Tesoro virtually impossible. Simultaneously, with the Whitebeard Pirates mobilized in full force, their previously controlled territories became extremely vulnerable, naturally attracting the attention of fellow Four Emperors, Big Mom and Kaido. Their attention was undoubtedly drawn to Whitebeard's territory, leaving them no time to attend to Gild Tesoro's whereabouts. It must be said, this conspiracy was flawlessly planned, taking full advantage of the opportune moment and location.

However, one unexpected situation occurred: at this crucial moment, several of the Big Mom's children happened to be within Gild Tesoro's territory. This unexpected factor caused Moke's group to encounter great resistance when attempting to seize Gild Tesoro's territory, suddenly increasing the difficulty considerably. Aokiji stared at Moke, an unprecedentedly intense killing intent surging within him, as if he wanted to completely devour him.

"Even if I spare Whitebeard's life for now, you... Moke, will surely die here!" Aokiji's face was cold and his eyes were unwavering. He had made up his mind to eliminate the person in front of him at any cost. After all, compared to Whitebeard, Moke's ambition was truly terrifying.

Aokiji swiftly formed hand seals and chanted, "Ice Block - Two Spiked Spears!" As his words fell, an extremely cold aura erupted from his body, instantly condensing into two sharp, gleaming ice spears beside him. Then, with a flick of Aokiji arm, the two ice spears shot towards Moke like arrows released from a bow.

Facing the whistling ice spear, Moke's lips curled into a slight smile, revealing a hint of disdain. He scoffed, "Tch..."

Then, he slowly and carefully put the Den Den Mushi, which he had been holding tightly in his hand, into his pocket as if it were a rare treasure.

After completing the above operations, he took a deep breath, his eyes blazing as he stared intently ahead. At the same time, his right hand swiftly Inazuma the renowned and world-famous sword at his waist— Shusui. In an instant, an invisible pressure emanated from him, and the surrounding air seemed to become heavy because of this aura.

In the blink of an eye, he moved with Zhou Yu speed, closing in on the enemy. The crowd only saw a blur before their eyes, and before they could even register his movements, a dazzling sword light suddenly appeared. This sword light was like a brilliant shooting star streaking across the night sky, radiating light that mesmerized everyone.

With the appearance of the sword light, a crisp metallic clang rang out. Upon closer inspection, it turned out that the ice spear, which had been flying towards them with lightning speed, had been forcefully cut in two! The ice spear broke into two pieces, which then turned into countless tiny fragments that shot out in all directions. These fragments carried enormous impact force, raising dust wherever they went and leaving deep marks on the ground.

However, this shocking scene did not end there. Before everyone could even recover, an unparalleled and powerful force suddenly erupted from that seemingly simple sword strike. This force, like a surging tidal wave, swept towards Aokiji with overwhelming force.

With the eruption of this power, an incomparably sharp and unstoppable slash surged forth. This slash was like a lightning Inazuma tearing through the sky, carrying a world-destroying force, and counterattacked Aokiji at lightning speed. Its speed was simply beyond imagination, making it impossible for anyone to dodge.

However, just as the two sides were on the verge of exchanging blows, a deafening roar suddenly and without warning resounded through the sky. This sudden explosion was like a heavy hammer slamming into a calm lake, creating ripples. Its volume was so great that even the surrounding air trembled.

The roar instantly drew the full attention of both Moke and Aokiji. Almost instinctively, Moke turned his head quickly towards the direction from which the sound came. There, not far away, Akainu, who had been engaged in a fierce and thrilling battle Ace, had somehow managed to break free. Now, Akainu resembled a ferocious beast enraged, radiating a chilling aura, and was charging recklessly towards Whitebeard's location.

In the blink of an eye, Akainu was already in front of Whitebeard and launched a fierce attack on Whitebeard without hesitation.

Seeing this, Whitebeard was not alarmed but rather delighted. His usually calm face revealed an undisguised excitement. It turned out that he had long harbored murderous intent towards Whitebeard, wanting to eliminate him as soon as possible. Now, seeing the other party deliver himself to his doorstep, how could he easily let such a golden opportunity slip by?

Thus, a breathtaking and nerve-wracking life-or-death struggle was about to begin... It should be noted that at this moment, he was not like the character in the original story who was seriously injured due to being tricked. His unparalleled strength had not been diminished in the slightest; on the contrary, he was like a volcano about to erupt, containing endless violent power.

Just then, his eyes widened suddenly, and an invisible yet terrifying pressure erupted forth. In an instant, the entire space seemed to freeze, and even the air seemed to become heavy. This was the legendary Conqueror's Haki, which, once unleashed, was truly earth-shattering!

Akainu, who was directly hit by this terrifying pressure, felt a deafening roar in his mind, saw stars before his eyes, and his body trembled involuntarily. Although he had always had absolute confidence in his strength, a confidence that bordered on arrogance and disdain for others, in his eyes, nothing in the world seemed to be of any importance, and any enemy was nothing more than a worthless chicken or a dog. However, when faced with this incomparably powerful aura, even someone as proud as him couldn't help but feel a faint, uncontrollable fear rising deep within his heart.

However, while Akainu was still immersed in the shock and fear he had just experienced and had not yet fully recovered, Whitebeard had already keenly seized this fleeting opportunity. The sea lord who Might-Shaker Four Seas flashed by, like a ferocious tiger that had just descended from the mountain, and suddenly attacked with lightning speed!

In an instant, all people saw was Whitebeard's enormous, fan-like hand, accompanied by gusts of incredibly sharp wind, swiftly and ruthlessly grabbing towards Akainu's head like Inazuma streaking across the night sky! At the same time, the Quake-Quake- Devil Fruit Ability hidden deep within Whitebeard's body suddenly erupted. In an instant, a dazzling, blinding white halo shot out like Inazuma piercing the sky. In just the blink of an eye, this dazzling halo had completely enveloped Whitebeard's entire hand and Akainu's head.

"Not good..." Akainu thought to himself, realizing the danger. He had always had absolute confidence in his own strength and had never hesitated to back down, no matter how strong the enemy. But now, faced with Whitebeard's sudden and thunderous attack, even someone as brave and fearless as him couldn't help but feel a sense of fear.

What dramatic changes will occur in the next second? How will this epic battle unfold? All the answers lie hidden within the ever-changing battlefield, waiting to be revealed...

"Boom..." A deafening roar resounded, as if the entire world trembled. The powerful Quake-Quake erupted instantly, sweeping outwards like a surging ocean wave.

Akainu was the first to bear the brunt of this terrifying force. His pupils dilated suddenly, and his gaze became somewhat unfocused. An irresistible force slammed into him, making him feel as if he had been struck by a heavy blow.

In an instant, blood gushed from Akainu's mouth, nose, and ears like a fountain. His body swayed violently, as if he would collapse at any moment. Clearly, this attack had caused him great harm; if it had been anyone else, they would probably be dead by now.

"Akainu!" Sengoku, seeing this, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. His eyes widened, his face filled with shock and worry. At that moment, Garp leaped up without hesitation, his figure soaring into the sky like Inazuma. Then, with the force of a thunderbolt, he descended from the sky, his fist, the size of a cooking pot, carrying unparalleled power, directly slamming towards Whitebeard.

Although Garp harbored considerable resentment towards Akainu was, after all, one of the Navy's top combatants, and his position was of paramount importance, absolutely inviolable. Especially in the current tense and fierce situation, the loss of any combatant could lead to a major reversal of the battle. Therefore, even though he was somewhat unwilling, Garp ultimately chose to step in to save him.

Despite Garp's fierce attack, Whitebeard remained unmoved, as steady as a mountain. However, his gaze had already shifted upwards, a hint of disdain and confidence flashing in his sharp eyes. A faint smile appeared on his lips, and at the same time, he swung his massive cleaver with a fierce gust of wind, fearlessly slashing towards Garp's Iron Fist.

"Collapse..."

In that instant, two figures flashed past each other like Inazuma, their weapons clashing violently in mid-air with unparalleled power! In that instant, a dazzling light exploded, like a brilliant meteor streaking across the dark night sky, followed by countless rays of light scattering in all directions, like a spectacular display of fireworks. Accompanying this breathtaking, earth-shattering strike, two astonishingly powerful forces clashed and surged wildly between the two figures like untamed horses.

Each impact unleashed a deep, powerful, and deafening roar, like Mamaragan or the collapse of the heavens and earth, causing people to turn pale and tremble with fear. As these two forces intertwined and merged, they gradually converged into a surging, unstoppable gale.

This powerful wind, like a gigantic, roaring dragon, swept across the entire harbor with overwhelming force. The Gale howled, relentlessly tearing away anything that stood in its way, whipping up towering, monstrous waves. The once calm sea was instantly churned into a turbulent, turbulent frenzy.

The boats, large and small, that were quietly moored along the shore were not spared either. They began to rock violently under the fierce impact of the Gale wind and waves, teetering on the brink of collapse like candles in the wind, seemingly about to be swallowed up by the merciless sea into the endless abyss at any moment.

Meanwhile, the people on the port also felt the immense pressure from the strong wind. Some of the weaker individuals were simply unable to withstand the force of the wind and were involuntarily blown into the air. They screamed in terror, frantically waving their hands as if trying to grab onto something to steady themselves, but all to no avail. Some were lucky enough to land on nearby buildings or other objects and escape with their lives; however, others unfortunately fell into the sea, their fate unknown.

From a distance, the two figures appeared like two shooting stars, constantly colliding and flashing with dazzling Hanabi. Upon closer inspection, however, it became clear that the two were engaged in an extraordinary and earth-shattering battle!

Their attacks were as fierce and relentless as Gale, showing no signs of stopping. Each strike was as powerful as a thunderbolt, as if to tear the entire world apart. The power contained in their moves was earth-shattering, and the surrounding space began to distort and deform under such a powerful energy impact, like a crumpled mirror, leaving everyone speechless.

One can only imagine how thrilling and terrifying this battle must be! The spectators held their breath, their hearts pounding in their throats.

However, at that moment, a sudden change occurred! Moke's previously composed face instantly turned deathly pale, and he cried out in alarm, "No..." Everyone hurriedly followed his gaze and were horrified to find that Kizaru had transformed into a dazzling beam of light, darting behind Whitebeard with lightning speed. At the same time, Kizaru extended his right index finger, pointing directly at Whitebeard's back, the tip of his finger flashing with a chillingly bright light, like a star about to explode, radiating an aura of endless danger.