Gang-up tactics! 1 vs. 5

"Nicely done... Kong!"

"You finally made it!"

"With five Admiral-level fighters attacking together, even Rocks or the [Most Evil Criminal] would be overwhelmed!"

"Kill him right here. It looks like we won't have to disturb Lord Imu!"

At that moment, in the Holy Land, Mary Geoise!

The Five Elders sat in the Hall of Power, their eyes intent on the live broadcast from Marineford.

When Kong arrived with reinforcements—the Air Force Admiral, the Army Admiral, and CP0—

All five of them breathed a deep sigh of relief!

Surrounded by five Admiral-level fighters, even the [Most Evil Criminal] could not escape!

It seemed they would not need to trouble Lord Imu after all.

"Thank goodness we made it!"

"Zephyr, are you all right?"

Working together, the five Admiral-level fighters finally blocked the sword strike Rono had unleashed without using his full strength.

Kong hurriedly looked toward his old comrade, Zephyr.

Zephyr was badly wounded and panting, his chest heaving as he drew deep breaths.

Judging by his condition, though, his injuries were probably not fatal!

"Fleet Admiral Kong... you're here..."

Zephyr gasped heavily for breath.

Had they arrived even a few seconds later, he probably would not have held out. He would already have been a corpse!

After meeting Rono's terrifying slash head-on with his own body at close range—

Zephyr had a feeling!

The [Most Evil Criminal] seemed even stronger than he had been 36 years ago!

"Be careful, Fleet Admiral Kong!"

"He's stronger than he was 36 years ago!"

Zephyr hurriedly warned him.

"I know, Zephyr... Don't forget, I was there for the Battle of God Valley 36 years ago, too."

Kong's expression was grave.

Although Kong had not personally fought Rono in the Battle of God Valley 36 years ago—

The awe-inspiring sight of Rono single-handedly holding