Momonosuke and the others watched silently without making a move. Only after Zoro took the lead in leaving did Momonosuke nod deeply and depart as well.
The group immediately split into two teams and sprang into action.
They were not the only ones. Supernovas such as Kid, Capone Bege, and Killer also began retreating from the artificial island.
With a Buster Call personally led by two Admirals, along with Bullet caught in a chaotic melee, even if they truly obtained the treasure chest, there was no way they could escape easily.
They might as well leave now. After all, the final winner would definitely be the Marines! They were not alone—many people on the island also seized the chance to leave.
The Buster Call was simply too terrifying, especially with Admirals Kizaru and Fujitora present. Even Moonlight could no longer hold out, could he? "Though facing two opponents and a Buster Call at once is somewhat taxing, it looks like Luffy's side is about to finish!"
Seeing this, Moonlight nodded and focused all his strength on dealing with Kizaru and Fujitora.
As Admirals, their strength was beyond question.
Kizaru in particular was light itself. With speed equaling power, Moonlight did not dare let his guard down. Coupled with Fujitora's Gravity Blade, the pressure intensified immensely. However, after he unleashed the Extreme God Sword Style: Myriad Swords Return to Origin, the two widened the distance and did not dare approach. Once they got close, they would not be able to dodge that move! Clearly, they had studied Moonlight to some extent during this time.
Moonlight was not surprised. They were Admirals, figures standing at the pinnacle of the seas in wisdom, judgment, and experience. They would not be easy to handle.
But the battle on Luffy's side was already nearing its end.
Bullet was indeed immensely strong, but Ace, Sabo, Law, Hancock, and even Smoker, who had appeared from who knew where, had joined the fight.
Together with Luffy, the six of them had enough power to shake him!
Especially Luffy's Gear Third. As long as he had enough air, it could grow infinitely larger.
"Armament!"
"Great Flame Commandment: Flame Emperor!"
Ace had now unleashed all his power, preparing to end it.
Centered around Ace, several enormous spiraling rings of fire rippled outward. He raised his palm, and the rings of fire immediately gathered together, forming a colossal fireball as large as the sun. Empowered by Armament Haki, it radiated power capable of destroying heaven and earth! This was his strongest move! After two years of training, it had clearly become even stronger!
"Flame Dragon Claw Fist: Flame Dragon King!"
At the same time, Sabo attacked. His right index and middle fingers curled together, while the gap between his ring and middle fingers spread apart. Flames wound around his hand, and a fire dragon flew forth, following behind Ace's Great Flame Commandment as it charged toward Bullet.
"ROOM!"
Law also acted at once. After locking onto Bullet's weakness, he immediately unleashed his spatial movement ability to coordinate with the other two.
Hancock and Smoker did not hesitate either, unleashing their strongest moves.
Five powerful forces slammed into Bullet at once.
Bullet's body was already incomparably enormous. Faced with such power, he naturally could not evade it. He was instantly dealt a severe blow, one arm being cut straight off.
But it was not over yet.
Luffy activated Gear Fourth and flew through the sky. At the same time, he stretched out his right hand and opened his mouth, taking a fierce breath. That inhale was earth-shattering, causing his entire body to expand violently.
Then he bit down on his left arm, and his right arm immediately swelled dramatically.
It continued growing, growing, and growing, until it was larger than a meteor. Only then did Luffy stop.
Armament Haki wrapped around it, and he brought his fist crashing down from the heavens toward Bullet! "Gum-Gum... Raijin Elephant Gun!"
Bullet used his Devil Fruit power to merge his body with the fruit, becoming as large as an island. His strength was practically unmatched.
Luffy was now using strength against strength, meeting him head-on! Bullet immediately struck back, and their two fists collided violently.
The two locked in a deadlock in midair, completely pitting raw power against raw power!
Centered on them, the entire island began shaking violently.
"Is it finally going to be decided?"
"Luffy!"
Ace and the others looked up.
"Straw Hat Kid?"
They were not the only ones. The tremendous commotion on the island drew the attention of the distant Marines as well. Fujitora and Kizaru both looked over in astonishment.
The impact of that clash was simply too earth-shattering!
It was impossible not to notice it!
"Luffy!"
Sanji and the others had already boarded the Thousand Sunny, ready to receive them at any moment. Hearing the sound, they hurriedly looked over, their expressions turning grave.
Could Luffy... win?
"Bullet is finished!"
Moonlight shook his head.
Luffy was no longer the same as before. Gear Third in particular grew stronger along with his own strength. Competing with him in raw power was the wrong choice for Bullet. Defeat was inevitable.
Sure enough, the moment Moonlight finished speaking, Bullet's arm was shattered by Luffy's blow. Then Luffy pressed his advantage, driving his fist fiercely into Bullet's body.
"Boom!"
The steel armor on Bullet's body immediately vanished. He was beaten out of his Devil Fruit Awakening state and back to normal, crashing to the ground with a thud and losing all ability to fight.
At the same time, the treasure chest in his hand flew away.
He had first fought the Supernovas, then battled Moonlight, and finally faced the fierce assault of Luffy and the other five. Under Law's flawless plan, he had ultimately been defeated.
No matter how strong one person was, they could not rule the seas alone! Bullet had chosen the wrong path from the very beginning.
"Bullet actually lost?"
Douglas Bullet watched the scene, collapsing to the ground with bitterness filling his face.
If even Bullet had fallen, then their era on these seas truly had become a thing of the past! "The Straw Hat Kid actually defeated Bullet!"
"This old man truly did not misjudge him!"
Fujitora and Kizaru were also deeply shocked.
Bullet was no minor figure, absolutely not. Since Luffy could defeat him, the title of Fifth Emperor was well deserved.
Luffy had now become someone neither of them could afford to underestimate!
"If Luffy's side is finished, then it is time for my side to reach its conclusion as well!"
A sharp gleam flashed in Moonlight's eyes as he looked at Kizaru and Fujitora.
His body shot upward as he leaped fiercely into the air!
"Not good, Moonlight!"
"Watch out!"
The two, who had still been shocked by Luffy's defeat of Bullet, immediately turned pale.
They might be able to withstand Moonlight's move, but the ships behind them would likely suffer!
"Is this the Pirate King's treasure?"
After Luffy defeated Bullet, the Pirate King's treasure chest flew out as well. Seeing this, Smoker immediately moved to seize it.
Something like that naturally had to fall into the Marines' hands!
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