Even against the overwhelming power of the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Daibutsu, which granted Sengoku the ability to unleash devastating shockwaves, even a Logia user would find it difficult to gain any advantage.
However, as a user of the Paw-Paw Fruit, which could absorb and reflect shockwaves, Bartholow Kuma—though not necessarily Sengoku's equal in raw power—could still counter him quite effectively using his Devil Fruit abilities.
With Fleet Admiral Sengoku personally joining the battle, the Marines had unleashed their full might.
Jozu shattered an incoming ice pillar from Aokiji with a brilliant, diamond-infused charge. But before he could react, Garp appeared before him, his fist coated in a layer of Armant Haki. With a single punch, Jozu was sent flying hundreds of ters away.
"Don't get ahead of yourself."
Garp stood firm like an immovable steel mountain, single-handedly blocking the Whitebeard Pirates' advance toward Ace and Sabo.
Even together, Sabo and Ace struggled to hold their ground against Aramaki.
Jinbe barely managed to fend off Gion's deadly sword strikes, but Zoro and Sanji found it nearly impossible to withstand the relentless assaults from Dalmatian and Onigumo. Left with no choice, Ivankov abandoned treating Luffy and rushed to assist them. The five of them huddled together, focusing solely on defense.
"Whitebeard, what's wrong? Are you already reaching your limit?"
Akainu's cold voice rang out as he glared at the faltering figure of the legendary pirate.
Whitebeard swallowed back the blood welling in his throat.
"I won't die... not before I save Ace."
"Foolish dream."
Akainu raised both hands and slamd them into the ground, sending waves of molten magma surging forward, splitting the battlefield apart as they raced toward Whitebeard.
Whitebeard clenched his left fist, his muscles bulging as the power of his Tremor-Tremor Fruit condensed in his hand.
With a mighty punch, the very air itself cracked like shattered glass. The seismic force collided with the magma fissures, sending shockwaves tearing through the battlefield. The ground beneath them peeled away in layers under the sheer force of their clash.
Akainu leaped high into the air, bringing down a massive magma fist, its destructive power far surpassing anything he had unleashed before.
Whitebeard raised his massive naginata, Murakumogiri, preparing to counter the attack. But in that crucial mont—
His expression suddenly twisted in pain. His body, already battered and deteriorating, failed him for just a fraction of a second.
Akainu's sharp eyes caught the opening.
Seizing the mont, he roared and unleashed his full power.
"Infernal Dog!"
The magma fist morphed into the shape of a monstrous hound, surging forward with terrifying speed and an earth-shattering force aid straight at Whitebeard's chest.
Whitebeard gritted his teeth, forcing his body to move as he swung his fist.
But it was too rushed.
The tremor shockwave in his punch failed to fully form, and his attack was instantly overwheld by Akainu's molten power. The impact sent Whitebeard staggering back several steps, his face darkening.
"Great Eruption!"
Akainu stepped in with a devastating follow-up punch, ready to finish the job.
Just as Whitebeard prepared to counter—
A sinister voice echoed behind him.
"Old man... long ti no see."
Whitebeard's pupils contracted violently.
"Dark Water!"
The mont that voice rang out, a powerful gravitational force seized Whitebeard's body, disrupting his movents. A dark, swirling vortex pulled him in, robbing him of his ability to retaliate.
Then—
"One-Sword Style... Rain Kill."
Shiryu of the Rain, his sword hardened with Armant Haki, slashed out like a ghostly shadow.
Van Augur raised his beloved rifle, "Senriku," aiming precisely. With a sharp glint in his eyes, he fired a Haki-infused bullet straight at Whitebeard's back.
All the attacks landed at once.
Whitebeard grunted in pain as deep wounds opened across his back, blood spilling freely. These ruthless strikes left him no chance to counter Akainu's incoming blow.
The next mont—
Akainu's magma fist pierced straight through Whitebeard's chest!
"!!"
The entire world, watching this battle unfold, was struck silent by the shocking scene.
"Old man!!!"
Marco's face went pale with horror.
Ace turned his head sharply, his pupils contracting in disbelief.
Everyone stood frozen, their eyes locked on the heart-wrenching sight.
For a brief mont, all of Marineford fell into an eerie silence.
And then—
As countless eyes turned toward the newly arrived figure, a chilling realization dawned upon them.
Blackbeard had arrived.
Ace's expression darkened into pure rage, his eyes burning with hatred as he locked onto the traitor.
"Teach!"
Whitebeard stood drenched in blood, his body riddled with wounds, and his internal organs scorched by Akainu's magma fist. Such an injury would be fatal to any normal person.
Staring coldly at Whitebeard, Akainu, whose magma fist had pierced through his chest, declared, "This marks the end of your era, Whitebeard. The Whitebeard Pirates will be completely annihilated here."
"Wahahaha! Finally, it's done!"
A voice filled with arrogance and glee echoed from behind Whitebeard. "Old man, bet you didn't expect to see at this mont!"
"Teach..."
Whitebeard slowly lifted his head. His bloodshot eyes brimd with fury, his murderous intent so overwhelming that even Akainu felt a chill run down his spine.
With his coat billowing in the wind and flas still licking at his chest wound, Whitebeard ignored his injuries. His massive, hardened arm, coated in Haki, suddenly seized Akainu by the collar and slamd him into the ground.
A powerful tremor surged from Whitebeard's fist, and in the next instant, he drove a devastating punch straight into Akainu's head. The entire Marineford trembled violently, shockwaves blasting away countless Marines, sending them flying in terror. Cracks split open across the battlefield, revealing bottomless chasms beneath.
In the eyes of the countless stunned onlookers, the very plaza itself began to collapse.
With an earth-shaking kick, Whitebeard sent Akainu hurtling like a cot, crashing through nurous structures on his way toward the Marine headquarters.
Having dealt with Akainu for the mont, Whitebeard slowly turned his gaze toward the Blackbeard Pirates. His sharp, murderous eyes locked onto the traitor.
"Teach... I never expected you to have the audacity to appear before ."
Blackbeard spread his arms wide, his laughter booming. "Wahaha! Old man, in your current state, do you really think you can kill ?"
"I'm not the sa Blackbeard you once knew! If capturing Ace wasn't proof enough, let show you now!"
The Blackbeard Pirates, standing behind their captain, raised their rifles, aiming at Whitebeard.
Whitebeard said nothing. His face was calm, but his body radiated an overwhelming sense of nace. His massive left arm flexed, muscles swelling, as an imnse quake force gathered around his clenched fist. The very air around him howled in response.
Grinning, Blackbeard spread his hands wide. A swirling mass of darkness oozed from his body, quickly expanding to engulf the surrounding ground like an endless abyss.
"Let show you... the strongest power!"
"Dark Vortex!"
Just as the two were about to clash—
A massive shadow suddenly lood over the battlefield.
A gigantic dragon ca crashing down from the sky, slamming into the center of the war-torn plaza. The sheer impact caused Marineford to quake violently.
Everyone froze. Their hearts pounded in shock.
Kaido... had been knocked out of the sky?
Hovering in the air, his body radiating an eerie red mist, his long black hair flowing wildly, Ron stood at an altitude of a hundred ters. His sharp, sapphire-blue eyes looked down, focusing on a lone figure stepping onto the shattered battlefield.
"So... he's finally here."
Ron smiled.
The newcor wore a long, flowing coat. A sheathed sword hung at his waist. His sharp eyes were filled with an icy determination.
The mont the Marines laid eyes on him, their expressions twisted in disbelief. Then, horror set in.
"It... It can't be!!!"
Sengoku's pupils contracted in shock. "Red-Haired... Shanks!"
"Red-Haired..."
Garp clenched his fist tightly, gritting his teeth. "The man who set Luffy on the path of Pirates..."
As the entire battlefield stood frozen in stunned silence, one of the Four Emperors, Red-Haired Shanks, along with his Red-Haired Pirates, stepped foot into Marineford!
With the exception of Big Mom's crew, all of the Four Emperors were now present!
The battle was far from over...
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