Rocks stood atop a low hill at this moment.
The previous strike he had delivered to Kong had sent the man flying. He wasn't entirely satisfied with the result. He had originally intended to carve a deep gash into Kong abdomen.
However, Kong body, fully clad in Armament Haki, seemed to possess considerable resilience.
Though this strike hadn't severely injured Kong, what about the next one?
At this thought, a cold glint flashed in Rocks' eyes. He bent his knees and forcefully pushed off the ground.
"Boom!!"
The small hill beneath his feet crumbled and disintegrated under the immense force, sending a cloud of dust into the air. Rocks' figure shot upward like a black spear piercing the sky, his target fixed on Kong.
At that moment, another figure darted toward him at incredible speed, colliding with Rocks mid-air. After a deafening crash, the two figures separated abruptly, landing on opposite sides.
"Garp!!" Rocks sneered as he recognized the man. Over the years of sailing the seas, he had become well-acquainted with the Marine Headquarters' top fighters.
As the Marines' archenemy, even if Rocks didn't actively seek out information, fragmented details about their forces inevitably reached him.
It was precisely because he understood the general level of the Marine Headquarters' strength that Rocks felt even more fearless.
"Rocks!" Unlike Rocks' expression, Garp's face was filled with rage.
Garp harbored no goodwill toward the Rocks Pirates. This notorious pirate crew had committed atrocities across various regions—burning, killing, and plundering without remorse.
Countless Marines had fallen at their hands. And now, Kong had been injured by Rocks, fueling Garp anger even further. If his fury could materialize, the flames above his head would surely reach all time high.
At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared beside Garp.
"Fleet Admiral Kong?" Garp exclaimed in surprise. "You're injured! Let me handle this fight!"
Kong waved his hand dismissively.
"It's just a minor injury. It's nothing. Rocks is too strong for you to face alone." Though Rocks had expended a fair amount of stamina, Kong had just experienced firsthand the man's overwhelming power.
If Garp were to face Rocks one-on-one, he would undoubtedly meet the same fate as Kong. Thus, it was necessary for both of them to join forces. Even if they couldn't win, they wouldn't be defeated.
Hearing this, Garp said nothing. Confident as he was, he knew that taking down Rocks alone was impossible.
"Kehahaha! Joining forces, are you?" Rocks grinned as he saw Kong approach. "So what?"
In the next instant, a fierce light erupted from his eyes.
At the same time, Garp and Kong showed no signs of backing down. Almost simultaneously, the three figures moved, vanishing from their spots.
"Whoosh!"
In the next moment, they reappeared in the air.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!!"
The sounds of their clashes echoed continuously. Black lightning crackled, and deep, thunderous roars reverberated, as if mountains were collapsing. The battle shook the heavens and the earth.
Everyone present couldn't help but look up at the sky. Three of the world's top fighters were now engaged in combat. The shockwaves they generated swept everything in their path, and the terrifying force sliced through the air in all directions, dispersing the clouds entirely.
"Is this the battle of gods?"
"Is this still human?"
"Rocks is holding his own against two opponents without showing any sign of weakness!"
"Captain Rocks, you're invincible!"
"Kill those two Marine, hahaha!"
"..."
At this moment, both the Marines and the pirates paused their battles. The clash of these three top-tier fighters was so overwhelming that it instilled a sense of awe in everyone's hearts. However, this awe was short-lived. In the next moment, shouts and the sounds of battle erupted once again among the crowd.
Sengoku, looking at the three figures in the sky, furrowed his brows.
"Zephyr, you deal with Shiki. His techniques won't be as effective against non-Devil Fruit users!"
Zephyr raised his head and gave Sengoku a firm pat on the shoulder, saying in a deep voice.
"Don't forget about Bob!"
"Ah! I know!" Sengoku sighed as he glanced at Bob, who was sitting leisurely on a rock, watching Rocks' battle.
Hearing Sengoku response, Zephyr nodded.
In the next moment.
"Boom!" Zephyr ultimate Armament Haki enveloped his body, turning him pitch black. A red glow appeared on his arms as he shot toward Shiki like a human weapon. A loud roar echoed through the air.
"SHIKI!"
Seeing Zephyr charging at him, Shiki frowned slightly. He knew he had no choice but to act now. After glancing at Rocks in the sky, he laughed heartily.
"Jihahaha! If that's the case then I'll play with you, Zephyr!"
Whoosh!
At the same time, two figures shot out leaving the battlefield between the Marines and the pirates. They faced each other in another location where Rocks was fighting.
Buzz!!
The moment Shiki landed, his swords, Oto and Kogarashi, unsheathed themselves. The earth and rocks beneath his feet quickly formed a ferocious lion, charging toward Zephyr.
Zephyr narrowed his eyes, his muscles bulging and turning black in an instant. His fists expanded as he shot toward the earthen lion.
Sengoku adjusted his glasses, his aura suddenly intensifying as he locked his gaze on Bob. This great pirate, second only to Rocks, was left for Sengoku to handle. In the next second, he vanished from his spot.
Feeling the aura locking onto him, Bob withdrew his gaze from the spectacle and swung his fist toward the approaching Sengoku.
"Clang!!"
Between Bob fist and Sengoku, a six-meter-long bisento appeared. Sengoku fist struck the blade of Murakumogiri, producing a clear, ringing sound.
Whitebeard golden hair fluttered without wind, his sharp eyes fixed on Sengoku as he slowly said,
"Don't disturb my friend enjoyment. Your opponent is me!"
Buzz!!
Whitebeard massive sword trembled, deflecting Sengoku fist.
He glanced back at Bob and said, "Watch me beat up the Marines!" With that, he looked at Sengoku.
Understanding the other's intent, Sengoku paused. He knew that dealing with Bob was impossible now. He had to get past Whitebeard first.
In the next moment. The two figures dashed toward a distant, uninhabited area, engaging in a fierce battle.
Watching Whitebeard leave, Bob smiled. "Whitebeard what a man!"
He then turned his attention to the intense battle in the sky. Rocks was fighting against Garp and Kong, Shiki against Zephyr, and Whitebeard against Sengoku.
The remaining marines were now charging towards the pirates. Kaido swung his spiked club with great force, cutting a swath through several of the strong fighters from Enies Lobby. Charlotte Linlin was leading her Homies in a fierce battle against five vice admirals. Wang Zhi, John, and Silver Axe were locked in combat with three of the Navy's super rookies and three vice admirals.
Although these people held vice admirals title, they were significantly weaker compared to top-tier fighters like Zephyr and Garp.
At this point, the battle between the two sides had fully erupted. On the Navy side, the CP special operations units surrounding the Celestial Dragons remained unmoved, constantly observing their surroundings and ensuring the safety of the Celestial Dragons.
On the pirates' side, only Bob had yet to make a move. Strangely, no one seemed to be paying attention to him at the moment, allowing Bob to watch the spectacle unfold from a safe distance, detached from the battlefield.
Of course. There was one thing that needed to be done first. The Celestial Dragons had to die!
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