Golden light gathered, and Borsalino appeared in the middle of the battlefield.
Whoosh-
The instant he materialized, a shrill whistle of steam came hurtling toward him.
Borsalino raised his right hand and extended his index finger. A golden cross of light spun, and a Laser Beam shot out, colliding with the Steam Spear in an explosion.
Boom!!!
The massive explosion was like a rising sun.
Borsalino's body dissolved into motes of light. The incoming shock wave carried them toward Kuzan, where he reformed beside him and let out a long breath.
"Ooh, scary~"
"These Four Emperors are all as strong as monsters~"
Beside him, Kuzan also condensed out of the air as ice, slowly exhaling a frosty breath.
"They certainly are."
"What a headache..."
Far away, opposite the two of them.
Hale Nock floated in the air, steam rising from his entire body.
"Another one..."
His expression was unreadable as he considered whether to continue.
Across from him, Borsalino drawled:
"Why don't we call it a day~?"
"It's a little too early for us to fight~"
Hale Nock sneered.
"Easy for you to say."
"If it were one of your Navy islands being attacked..."
"Would you be so relaxed about it?"
Borsalino looked a little helpless.
"Well~"
"You'd have to ask our dear Fleet Admiral about that~"
The atmosphere instantly turned chilly.
At the thought of Sakazuki, Hale Nock narrowed his eyes.
"Go back and tell Sakazuki..."
"Don't push things too far. A fight to mutual destruction won't do anyone any good."
With that, he reined in his killing intent. The steam rising around him slowly subsided, and he flew off into the distance.
Compared with Smir Harbor behind him, his "cooperation" with the Vinsmoke Family was more important.
Kuzan let out a quiet sigh of relief.
"It's finally over."