The atmosphere froze, and the air grew unbearably heavy.
No one had expected that, just as the war was declared over, another confrontation would begin in Marineford.
Whoooosh!
The wind howled, low and oppressive, sweeping ice shavings off the ground and into the sky until they clouded the air.
The two groups faced off, their auras weighing heavily on the air and putting everyone on edge once more.
"Are River and Red-Hair about to fight?"
"Their battle will sink Marineford completely!"
"Another terrifying war!"
The pirates were evacuating, and the Marines were regrouping. Yet the scene unfolding in Marineford still drew countless eyes.
"Red-Hair, one of the Four Emperors!"
"And the massive force led by River!"
"If they clash, Marineford might vanish on the spot. They'll set this entire sea boiling!"
Someone's expression changed drastically as he shouted.
"Behind Shanks are the Red Hair Pirates, every last one of them. Each is a powerhouse renowned throughout the world."
"On River's side are the global criminals who just escaped from Impel Down and somehow ended up standing with him, along with Golden Lion Shiki, the Shichibukai Crocodile, and others!"
"Are they really going to fight?"
Their voices trembled. It was easy to imagine how terrifying such a showdown would be.
"Jahahahaha!"
"Well, if it isn't that little brat from Roger's ship!"
"You've developed quite the Haki yourself!"
Suddenly, a booming laugh rang out. Golden Lion Shiki flew over, his golden hair streaming above his head, then slowly descended to stand on River's right.
Shanks's gaze sharpened, though his expression remained unchanged. Behind him, Benn Beckman and the others watched with keen eyes.
Of course they recognized one of the three great legends of the past.
The battle against the Marines had ended, and River's forces were also regrouping, gathering here one