Kizaru raised his hand to block the flying pebbles.
"This is really reckless."
Uchiha Itsu did not dodge.
He continued charging forward, his right fist slowly tightening.
Whitebeard's naginata fell headfirst.
The next moment, fist and blade collided.
clang!
The deafening sound echoed throughout the entire square.
The power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit was unleashed instantly.
Black and red lightning spread simultaneously with spatial rifts.
Centered on the two individuals, the ground within a radius of tens of meters collapsed downwards.
Nearby navy personnel and pirates were thrown into the air by the aftershocks.
Someone crashed into the ice wall.
Some people were so shocked they vomited blood.
Some people were blasted into the ground by the impact as soon as they approached the battlefield.
But Uchiha Itsu did not retreat.
His right fist pressed against the blade of the naginata, his fingers were not broken, and his arm was not bent.
The force of the vibration continuously surged into his body.
Flesh, bones, and soul all bear the impact simultaneously.
Uchiha Itsu's body, however, stood motionless, like a mountain.
Whitebeard's pupils contracted slightly.
You caught it with your bare hands?
Marco's expression changed.
Jozu's smile froze instantly.
How is that possible?
"That's Pops's Quake Blade!"
Vista gripped his twin swords tightly, remaining silent.
He saw it more clearly.
Uchiha Itsu did not rely on dodging or using his abilities to defend himself.
He actually caught the naginata with his fist.
Even more terrifying is that the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit had been fully unleashed, yet Uchiha Itsu's fist didn't even have a scratch.
Whitebeard let out a low growl and exerted force with both arms once more.
"Kneel down before me!"
The naginata was pressed down.
The vibrational force became even more violent.
The cracks in the surrounding space rapidly expanded, and the ground continued to sink.
The pirates behind Whitebeard shouted.
" Pops!"
"Push him down!"
" Thunder Emperor can't stop it!"
Some in the naval camp also showed signs of joy.
Whitebeard has the upper hand!
"That guy's fist is about to give way!"
The Sengoku remained silent.
His Observation Haki kept his eyes locked on the two of them.
Uchiha Itsu's aura remained unchanged.
Not only was he not injured, he didn't even experience a decrease in strength.
On the contrary, Whitebeard's breathing became heavier.
If this stalemate continues, Whitebeard will be the first to give in.
The moment the thought crossed Sengoku's mind, Uchiha Itsu had already made his move.
His five fingers suddenly tightened.
"The power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit is indeed impressive."
Uchiha Itsu looked up at the Whitebeard.
"But you're too old."
Whitebeard's face darkened.
"What did you say?"
Uchiha Itsu raised his arm upwards.
boom!
The naginata was forcibly pushed aside.
Whitebeard's body then leaned backward.
Just as he was about to sheathe his sword, Uchiha Itsu stepped forward, his right fist gathering power.
There was no sword energy.
There are no magical techniques.
There were no unnecessary movements.
Only one punch.
Whitebeard sensed danger and immediately released his naginata, crossing his arms in front of his chest.
"Shattering the Sky Split!"
The force of the vibrations piled up in front of him.
The space was shattered, creating several cracks that formed a continuously crumbling defense.
This is a technique Whitebeard used to defend against powerful attacks.
Any attack that enters the range will be torn apart by the force of the shockwave.
Seeing this, the Whitebeard Pirates regained their confidence.
" Pops's Sky Split!"
" The Thunder Emperor's fist cannot penetrate it!"
"Block this punch!"
Marco immediately rushed towards Whitebeard.
My Pops has already dropped his naginata.
If this tactic is broken again, the consequences will be unimaginable.
But just as he was about to approach, someone blocked his way from the direction of the Thunder Emperor.
Perona's feet left the ground, and she floated in mid-air.
She crossed her arms, blocking Marco's path.
"Your opponent is me."
Marco glanced at Perona.
"Get out of the way!"
"I'm going to save Pops."
"Then defeat me first."
Marco didn't waste any more words.
Blue flames erupted from his body.
His arms transformed into Phoenix wings, and his body accelerated instantly.
"Get out of here!"
The Phoenix's flames swept in.
Perona did not back down.
She raised her right fist and slammed it head-on into Marco, who was engulfed in flames.
boom!
The blue flames were blasted away with a single punch.
Marco's body flew sideways and crashed through a broken wall.
The surrounding navy and pirates all turned to look.
" Marco got sent flying?"
"Who is she?"
"That's the first division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates!"
Marco rolled over and landed on the ground amidst the rubble.
The Phoenix flames once again covered its body.
The wound healed quickly.
He raised his head, his face already turning cold.
Don't look down on me!
As soon as he finished speaking, he rushed out again.
With its wings spread, flames condensed into several blue slashes, simultaneously striking Perona from different directions.
Perona stood still, letting the flames approach.
His entire body was covered in World-Breaking Level Armament Haki.
The blue flames landed on her, but could not shake her body.
She took a step forward, passing through the flames, and her fist slammed into Marco's chest again.
Bang!
Marco's chest caved in, and he was sent flying backward.
Perona didn't stop.
She dodged and caught up with Marco as he flew backward, raising her right leg and kicking him hard in the stomach.
boom!
Marco smashed through the ground.
A deep pit appeared instantly.
Blue flames struggled to burn at the bottom of the pit.
The nearby navy personnel were horrified.
"Is she not afraid of the Phoenix's flames?"
" Marco's attack was completely useless!"
"What kind of Haki is this?"
Marco struggled to his feet from the bottom of the pit.
The Phoenix's flames continuously healed its injuries.
He had just looked up when Perona landed from above.
Bang!
She stepped on Marco's chest.
The powerful force caused the pit to collapse downwards again.
Marco coughed up blood, bracing himself on the ground with both hands, trying to push Perona away.
Get out of my way!
Blue flames exploded from his body.
Perona's Armament Haki directly pressed into his body.
The World-Breaking Level Haki Fruit penetrated flesh and blood, sealing its power.
The flames on Marco's body quickly went out.
His arms lost their strength, and his body slammed back to the bottom of the pit.
Perona looked down at him.
"Stop struggling."
Marco stared intently at her.
"You hid Seastone on me?"
"No."
"Then why can't I use my Devil Fruit ability?"
"Because my Haki is stronger than your Devil Fruit."
Perona pushed off with her foot again.
Marco's body was pinned down and unable to move.
He struggled desperately, but couldn't lift even a single finger.
"Impossible!"
How could Haki possibly suppress Devil Fruit?
"I've never encountered anything like this since I ate the Phoenix Fruit!"
Perona looked down at him.
That's because you haven't seen enough.
" World-Breaking Level Haki, inherently possessing effects similar to Seastone."
"As soon as my power enters your body, your Phoenix Fruit will be suppressed."
Marco still refused to believe it.
You must be hiding Seastone on you!
"Otherwise, it would be absolutely impossible to do!"
Perona was too lazy to explain any further.
She raised her other foot and stepped on the back of Marco's hand.
"Think what you want."
You've already lost.
Marco gritted his teeth.
The Phoenix flames were still struggling within his body, but were firmly suppressed by that Haki.
For the first time, he felt his Devil Fruit powers being completely sealed.
Even when facing Marine Admiral, he had never felt so powerless.
The Whitebeard Pirates members nearby all panicked.
"Captain Marco is being suppressed!"
"Go and support the captain!"
"Don't let them near Pops!"