Battle at the Temple and the Race Against Time

Aokiji calmly raised a hand, forming an ice shield before him to block the flames. Then he pointed back at Ace. "Ice Block: Pheasant Beak." Countless ice spikes shot up from the ground toward Ace. He flipped through the air, turned entirely to flame to slip past them, then took human form again and renewed his assault.

Their fight became a clash of ice and fire. Ace's flames were hot enough to melt ordinary ice with every blow, but Aokiji's freezing power ran so deep he could freeze the flames themselves. Their opposing powers collided across Moonlight Island, weaving ice and fire into a billowing cloud of mist.

Sabo intercepted the elite Marines at astonishing speed. His hands became dragon claws, each strike carrying terrifying force. "Dragon Claw: Shatter Wind!" He swept an arm across, turning the rushing air into sharp blades that drove back a swath of Marines. As the Revolutionary Army's Chief of Staff, he was far stronger than an ordinary fighter. Even elite Marines struggled to get within three meters of him.

Lin Ye faced the most dangerous enemy: Star, the leader of Cipher Pol Aigis Zero, and his squad. Lin Ye drew the Dawn Blade, as though it had sensed the presence of a formidable foe.

Star stopped ten meters from Lin Ye. A cold voice came from beneath his mask. "Lin Ye, descendant of the Clan of D., the World Government has tolerated you long enough. Today, you die."

Lin Ye did not flinch. He pointed his blade forward. "What are you afraid of? Why are you so determined to erase history?"

Star said nothing more. His figure flickered and vanished. An instant later, he appeared behind Lin Ye, driving a specially made, jet-black short blade at the back of his neck. As if he