With a single slash, Whitebeard cut through the two ice spears Aokiji had hurled at Barn, then planted himself at the front of the wall of pirates surrounding Barn!
His face was dark, his expression unreadable, but the voice rumbling from his chest made the anger of the World's Strongest Man unmistakable!
Hearing Whitebeard's deep, furious voice, Aokiji's face darkened as well. He knew that with Whitebeard here, killing Barn would be all but impossible!
Even so, Aokiji formed another long blade of ice in his hand. Admirals Kizaru and Akainu were confirmed dead, both slain by Barn. With the newly appointed Admiral Fujitora also lying in a pool of blood after being wounded by Barn, the Navy had already lost three of its strongest fighters at his hands. As its only remaining admiral-level fighter, Aokiji had to do something.
Just then, a gleaming golden figure came hurtling toward them!
It was Sengoku!
Having transformed into his Buddha Form, Sengoku slammed straight into Whitebeard with ferocious momentum and a thunderous rush of air!
"Ugh..."
Although Whitebeard had been focused on Aokiji, he reacted immediately to Sengoku's sudden attack. He thrust both hands forward and braced against Sengoku's immensely powerful body. The muscles in his outstretched arms bulged, and he stopped that terrifying charge after taking just one step back!
"Sengoku... so you've finally decided to fight me yourself..."
Whitebeard's face remained dark and unreadable. Still gripping Sengoku's massive Buddha Form with both hands, he spoke in a low voice.
At Whitebeard's words, Sengoku replied.
"So this much isn't enough to finish you off, Whitebeard!"
Whitebeard raised his eyes toward Sengoku, who now resembled a wrathful golden guardian glaring down at him, and said mockingly.
"You've fought me for decades. You should know that by now."
"To think the Navy has