"Gurararara..."
Whitebeard let out a hearty laugh, planted his naginata into the deck, clenched his fists, and threw a devastating punch into the air!
"Creak... Creak—"
"Creak—Creak—Creak—"
Two bright fractures appeared around his fists, as if his very strike had shattered space itself!
"Seaquake..."
Beads of cold sweat formed on Sengoku's forehead as he muttered to himself:
"This power... it's nearly at his peak!"
"Boom—!"
The once calm waters on either side of Marineford's port suddenly surged into towering waves!
The massive tidal waves lifted several warships, crushing countless artillery emplacements in their wake!
"You've done well, Marco, Vista, Izo..."
"Pops! We failed you! But this is a trap!"
Marco roared, "We can't let you walk into this alone just because of us! The Whitebeard Pirates can survive without us, but we can't survive without you!"
"Gurararara... What nonsense, you foolish sons!"
Whitebeard burst into laughter:
"It was I who ordered you to chase that traitor, Teach. It was my arrogance, my overconfidence that misjudged his strength and treachery..."
"And it was I who let my recovery cloud my judgment, thinking that no matter the consequences, I could bear them all..."
Whitebeard slammed his naginata, Murakumogiri, onto the deck, his voice booming across the battlefield:
"My sons! Tell me—can I handle this?!"
"Pops! You're the strongest!"
"Pops! We'll face this together!"
"The whole world knows the fate of those who cross us and our comrades!"
"No one who harms you will be left alive!"
"Captains! You are our pride!"
"Hold on! We'll get you out of there!"
"Even the Navy Headquarters won't escape destruction!"
On the Admiral's platform, the three Marine Admirals remained composed, their expressions varied. The Seven Warlords of the Sea each reacted differently—some with excitement, some with solemnity, and others with indifference.
"Boom—!"
A thunderous roar echoed from the horizon as Garp smacked his lips:
"Look, it's coming. Whitebeard's 'Seaquake' has transformed into a tsunami, sweeping straight toward us!"
"Everyone, stay alert!"
Fleet Admiral Sengoku bellowed:
"This tsunami is caused by Whitebeard's power! Do not underestimate it! That man possesses the strength to destroy the world!"
"The war... has begun!"
"Gurararara... Let's do this, Marine Headquarters!"
"Ara-ara... Starting off with a big move, huh, Whitebeard?"
"Swoosh—"
From the Admiral's platform, Aokiji's figure vanished in an instant. The next moment, he appeared high above Marineford's inner bay. His deep voice resonated across the battlefield:
"Ice Age!"
With both hands outstretched, Kuzan unleashed massive ice chains, linking directly to the incoming tsunami. In a flash, the monstrous waves, along with the entire inner bay of Marineford—Moby Dick included—were completely frozen!
"!!"
The Marines, initially overwhelmed by Whitebeard's tsunami, quickly regained their morale:
"Admiral Aokiji!"
"No need to fear! We have the Admirals!"
"Open fire! Destroy the Moby Dick!"
"Gurararara... Little Kuzan..."
Whitebeard grinned. "Freezing the sea? Smart move. But just perfect—I'm all fired up!"
"With solid footing, this just got easier! Move in!"
"Attack! Save the captains!"
The Whitebeard Pirates' division commanders, along with the allied pirate captains, leaped from their ships, charging across the ice towards the execution platform!
...
Impel Down, Level 1.
"Truly formidable... the 'Seven Warlords of the Sea'..."
Sabo exhaled sharply, looking at the steady, blue-skinned figure before him. With a wry smile, he remarked:
"Didn't expect the Marines to send you, 'Knight of the Sea' Jinbe!"
"Jinbe-san!"
Fisherman Hack was sweating profusely. No one understood better than him how powerful this captain of the Sun Pirates, the protector of Fish-Man Island, and a Warlord of the Sea truly was!
"Hack... Revolutionary Army's Chief of Staff... I never expected to see you here in Impel Down!"
Jinbe's expression was serious. "Regardless of allegiance, do you understand the chaos that would ensue if Impel Down were to fall?!"
"Shishi-ha!"
Emporio Ivankov assumed a Newkama Kenpo stance:
"Jinbe! You're a pirate too, yet you're suddenly concerned about world peace?"
"Right now, I am here as the personal advisor to Admiral Wright, assisting in the defense of Impel Down—I am carrying out Admiral Wright's will!"
Jinbe took a Fish-Man Karate stance, his gaze sharp. Their previous exchange had made it clear—these Revolutionary Army members were no weaklings. The battered Marines on the warships behind him were proof enough!
"Jinbe-san! We have no intention of endangering Impel Down! On the contrary, we even warned Magellan about the uprising in Eternal Hell!"
Hack hurriedly explained, but Jinbe's firm response left him speechless:
"No harm? Then tell me—wasn't it you who freed Emporio Ivankov and Inazuma, key figures of the Revolutionary Army, from Impel Down?!"
"Hack! I won't stop my brethren from following their beliefs, but right now, I must fulfill my duty!"
"I see... Jinbe."
Sabo glanced toward Morley, who was engaging the prison guards, then subtly wished Koala luck as she attempted to infiltrate the warship control room from underwater. With a resigned smile, he said:
"I respect Admiral Wright's justice, but we have our own mission to accomplish!"
"If neither of us can back down... then let's settle this through battle!"
"Just as I'd hoped!"
Jinbe grinned, clenching his fists. "You're a remarkable young man—come at me!"
...
Impel Down, Level 6.
By now, Magellan's neurotoxin had flooded the area, and the battle was nearing its conclusion.
Former Head Jailer Shiryu lay on the ground, barely breathing.
A gaping hole had been torn in the ceiling, and the former Warlord Crocodile, along with the infamous "Red the Aloof" Patrick Redfield, had vanished without a trace.
"I was careless... Crocodile has improved a lot over the years. Not only has he mastered Haki, but he's also refined his Devil Fruit abilities..."
Wright shook his head, flicking his blade clean.
When Magellan's poison began spreading, Crocodile had made a desperate move—using his ability to collapse the ceiling and escape as a sandstorm. The cunning Redfield, always an opportunist, seized the moment and fled as well.
Engaged in battle with Douglas Bullet, Wright hadn't been able to intercept them in time, and Magellan, despite defeating Shiryu and Avalo Pizarro, had also failed to stop their escape.
"Admiral Wright! Please handle Blackbeard... I'll chase those two down!"
Magellan had already devastated Blackbeard's crew, proving once again that at full power, he was essentially Admiral-level. If not for Shiryu's antidote, Teach and his crew would have perished already!
Now, with Teach's crew barely able to resist, Wright could focus on the stronger opponent—Bullet.
"Understood. Leave them to me!"
Wright cast a Holy Light spell, restoring Magellan's stamina. Revitalized, the Chief Warden thanked him before rushing toward Level 5, the Freezing Hell.
"Bullet... You disappoint me. Fresh out of prison, yet not fully recovered..."
Wright shook his head at Bullet's feral expression.
"You should've listened to the old man. Like Redfield, you should've fled and regained your strength."
"Now... prepare to die!"
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