One day and one night.
This war of attrition lasted all day, from day to night, and from night to dawn.
The sky over the icy plains changed three times, but the battle never stopped.
As dusk fell, the setting sun dyed the entire ice field blood red.
The craters burned by the lava were still steaming, and new ice had formed in the deep pits pierced by the ice spears. The cracks crisscrossed from the blows.
In the dead of night, the moon was obscured by the smoke of battle, leaving only the flickering lights of fire and lightning on the entire icy plain.
The dark red arcs of electricity from the clash of Conqueror's Haki occasionally illuminated the battlefield, casting silhouettes of several figures chasing each other.
At dawn, the east began to lighten with the pale glow of a fish's belly.
When the first rays of sunlight shone on the ice field, everyone was still fighting.
No one stopped.
The ice surface was covered with traces of battle, so numerous and dense that it made one's scalp crawl.
Lava wells appeared one after another, the largest of which was over 100 meters in diameter and still contained churning lava.
The ice spears left deep pits all over the ground, some so deep that the bottom could not be seen.
The cracks crisscrossed from the blows, and the ice shards at the edges of the cracks crunched underfoot.
White vapor billowed from every crack and hole, enveloping the entire battlefield in a thick fog.
This battlefield has been repaired countless times by Aokiji; otherwise, the Navy wouldn't even have a place to land.
After all, all four pirates possess the ability to fly.
Roy is in pretty good shape.
He possesses the Telekinesis Fruit and multiple bloodlines, making his recovery ability far superior to that of ordinary people.
However, after a day and a night of intense fighting, the consumption of Telekinesis was still considerable.
Especially since he maintained his Observation Haki to lock onto the entire area.
The red light in his eyes had been flashing continuously since the start of the war.
Roy could observe every single movement Kizaru made; let alone a surprise attack, Roy could tell which direction Kizaru even glanced in.
But the burden is getting heavier and heavier.
Kaido's condition is slightly worse Roy's, but not by much.
The physical attributes of Mythical Zoan are undeniable; its reputation as a tanky beast isn't unfounded.
He also received the most beatings.
Although he had several new wounds, his spirit and energy were not diminished at all.
Zephyr inflicted the most severe wounds on him; Black Arm's fist slammed into the dragon's body, and even with scales as a shield, it still managed to damage its internal organs.
But Kaido could withstand it; anyone else would have collapsed long ago.
Linlin's condition wasn't very good.
She was getting on in years, and relying solely on her talent, her physical strength was naturally inferior to that of younger people like Kaido and Roy.
The intense fighting of the day and night left her breathless, and her hand holding Napoleon's was trembling slightly.
The smile on her face was long gone, replaced by a forced, clenched-teeth expression.
Prometheus's flames were not as intense as before, and Zeus's speed had also decreased considerably.
The Golden Lion fared even worse.
His floating Sky Island was almost completely destroyed in the battle.
Akainu's Meteor Volcano shattered several, Aokiji's Ice Spear pierced through several, and Kaido's Dragon Breath burned several more.
In the end, only the smallest floating Sky Island remained beside him, barely big enough for him to stand on.
His physical strength was also declining rapidly.
While the Float-Float Fruit doesn't consume much energy to control objects, it's effective at controlling constantly destroyed floating Sky Island.
It requires constant re-intervention and re-control, which consumes a lot of resources.
Moreover, he had to constantly dodge the navy's attacks and occasionally unleash a few slashes to help.
The Golden Lion's breathing was several times more rapid than before the battle, and his golden mane was covered with ice shards and dust.
The situation isn't much better for the navy.
Zephyr's breathing was the heaviest.
He's from the older generation, the same age as Garp.
The intense battle that lasted a day and a night had severely depleted his physical strength. Although the muscles in his Black Arm could still maintain their Armament Haki Hardening, their power was no longer what it was at the start of the battle.
Garp's punches weren't as powerful as before.
It's not that he can't fight anymore, but rather that his punching rhythm has noticeably slowed down.
He used to be able to throw punches continuously for most of the day without getting out of breath, but now he needs to briefly gather his strength before throwing each punch.
But Garp's willpower is terrifying.
Even as his physical strength waned, his eyes remained as sharp as before the battle, unwavering in their gaze.
The Three Admirals are in slightly better shape, given their youth.
However, the continuous output for a day and a night is not without its costs.
Akainu's magma power has clearly weakened. Previously, a single Meteor Volcano could create a magma lake with a diameter of 100 meters, but now it can only create a crater tens of meters wide.
Aokiji's ice spikes are also much thinner than before. Previously, the ice spikes that appeared were thicker than his waist, but now they are only as thick as his arm.
Kizaru's beam frequency has also decreased. He used to be able to fire dozens of beams continuously without stopping, but now he has to pause after firing just a few.
But the navy has five people.
This is their biggest advantage.
The five people can cover for each other and take turns resting.
Garp went up for a round, then stepped back to catch his breath, and Zephyr took his place.
Akainu suppressed the enemy with firepower for a round, Aokiji followed up, and Kizaru weaved in between.
Although everyone's performance was declining, the five-man formation remained intact.
Pirates wouldn't work.
Four people were being ganged up on by five people in turn, with absolutely no chance to catch their breath.
Garp and Zephyr took turns acting as the arrows; you just blocked one of Garp's punches, and then Zephyr's punch came right after.
Just when you finally managed to block both of them, Akainu's Magma Fist came crashing down from the side.
Moreover, Logia attacks are no joke.
Akainu's Magma Fist slammed into the ice, creating a spray of magma that caused burns to anyone who landed on him.
Aokiji's ice spikes emerge from beneath your feet, capable of piercing your leg unexpectedly.
Roy's Observation Haki was becoming increasingly burdened.
Maintaining future observations for an entire day consumed far more mental energy than he had anticipated.
The red light in his eyes was still flashing, but the frequency was noticeably less stable than before.
But he dared not stop.
Kizaru is still in the formation.
If he relaxes his guard, Kizaru might find an opportunity to launch a surprise attack.
Roy knows Kizaru too well.
This person appears lazy and unambitious, but is actually more shrewd than anyone else.
He had been waiting for an opportunity, a chance to strike decisively.
Roy can't give him that chance.
" Kaido." Roy's voice rang out again directly in Kaido's mind.
Kaido took a deep breath and turned his head. "Hmm?"
"One more time," Roy said.
Kaido knew what he was talking about.
A fusion technique involving the three.
Without a word, Kaido transformed back into his half-human, half-beast form. Linlin also jumped off Zeus and landed on the ice.
The two stood on either side of each other, and their Conqueror's Haki erupted simultaneously.
But this time, all three of them were clearly not as good as before.
Kaido's Conqueror's Haki arcs were much sparser than before, Linlin's soul power was not as strong as before, and Roy's Telekinesis was also weakened.
Although the energy sphere still took shape, it was only two-thirds the size of its original size, and its light was not as bright as before.
The ball was launched.
Garp and Zephyr went to meet them again.
This time, they were not driven back.
Garp's iron fist blocked the sphere, while Zephyr's Black Arm slammed down from the side.
The sphere exploded in mid-air, and the shockwave forced both sides back several steps.
No one fell.
Both sides took a few steps back, regained their footing, and then charged forward again.