By now, Lorne had stopped in the center of the battlefield.
Pirate corpses were piled at his feet, and blood had stained the ice a glaring dark red.
"Pops, there seems to be some strange kind of Haki wrapped around that kid's fists. No, that's not just Haki."
Marco flew to Whitebeard's side, looking gravely down at Lorne.
"That's the power of his own constitution, converting the damage he takes into pure destructive force. What an interesting move."
Whitebeard Newgate planted Murakumogiri heavily on the deck, a glimmer of approval flashing in his eyes.
"Gurararara! That brat Garp trained really does deserve to stand in the center of this battlefield."
Whitebeard laughed, his voice echoing across the battlefield.
"Linlin, hold on. This bastard looks tough. I'll crush his bones myself!"
Kaido returned to human form and landed on the ice, the Hassaikai in his hand radiating terrifying Haki.
"Worororo! Lorne, that power of yours is getting me more and more excited!"
Kaido stared at Lorne, greed and brutality mingling in his eyes.
"Kaido, don't get careless! Those strange fists of his injured me back then!"
Big Mom Charlotte Linlin shrieked from the side. Remembering her crushing defeat in Totto Land, her expression turned exceedingly ugly.
"We have to finish him here today, or there'll be no place left for us on these seas!"
Big Mom brandished her massive sword Napoleon, her shrill voice tearing through the air.
Standing in the center of the ruins, Lorne looked at the densely packed warships and pirates ahead and slowly exhaled.
"Since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish."
Lorne's voice was soft, yet carried an unquestionable dominance.
He abruptly spread his arms, and the somewhat faded golden light blazed brightly once more.
Violent gravitational ripples spread through the air, tugging at