Chapter 239: The Retrial?
Chapter 239: The Retrial?
This was the second step of his plan!
The first step was to execute a Celestial Dragon and make the world remember his name.
The second step was to destroy Marinford and let the world know his might.
Fame and power, these were indispensable for becoming a great landlord!
This war was an opportunity for Teach, but even more so for him!
He had given Teach the opportunity to showcase himself. Aside from the fact that they were partners and that Shakky kept her word, there was also another reason. Since they were going to cooperate and venture into the New World together, it was only natural to introduce the strength of their allies as well.
Now that his allies' strengths had been demonstrated, it was naturally his turn.
"You little brat, Shakky!"
Just as the golden Great Buddha was about to turn around and launch an attack, a vibrating sensation suddenly came from the side, causing Sengoku to subconsciously strike out with a palm.
Bang!
The glowing fist collided with the impactful giant palm, once again causing the earth beneath their feet to crack and undulate.
One was a vibration, and the other was a shockwave—both were immensely destructive abilities, and when combined and released, they were enough to ravage the surrounding area.
"Hahahaha! Old man, Shakky and I are allies, so don't be distracted, Sengoku!" Teach laughed with his mouth wide open.
Whether Marinford was destroyed or not, it was merely a whim for him, and he didn't need to prove anything. If Shakky wanted to give it to him, then so be it.
"Are you really going to do this, Teach? Why not just leave that natural disaster to the Navy, meow?" Pizarro laughed with a twisted sense of humor.
"Hahahaha! I'm not that kind of man. Shakky is a great cooperative partner, and if I defeat him in the future, he can also become my partner! Don't spout such boring words!" Teach laughed heartily.
He was indeed a gambler, but one couldn't deny his boldness. Since he had promised to cooperate with Shakky all the way to the final step, as long as neither of them was defeated, he would not go back on his word.
Since Shakky wanted to destroy Marinford, how could he possibly not participate in such a grand event?
Moreover, he also wanted to find out what Shakky's confidence was based on. While that formidable amount of Haki was impressive, it was impossible for it to destroy this place.
With so many Navy personnel present, how could they allow Shakky to slowly destroy Marinford? If he was so confident, then he must have the ability to do so.
Furthermore, wasn't there also a Navy Admiral present? If he could defeat the Navy Admiral, it would also be another way to gain fame!
"Captain, I'll help you, hahahaha!"
The entanglement of vibration and shockwave prevented both sides from infiltrating each other's abilities, and it also created an opportunity for Teach's companions.
"I'll take the lead!"
With a shout, Bashas jumped forward, intending to pounce on the golden Great Buddha.
This guy was no weakling, and he was also unique in terms of strength. If he landed a punch, it was unclear how much damage it would cause, but he would definitely be able to create some combat gaps for Teach.
In the current stalemate, as long as there was a slight gap, the power of vibration would be able to gain the upper hand.
Bang!
Just as Bashas was about to hit Sengoku, a figure suddenly rushed out from beside the golden Great Buddha and punched Bashas, sending him flying and creating a dent with dust and smoke.
"Are you treating me like I don't exist?" Garp tightened his fist and grinned at them. "This old Navy man is still a Navy!"
Three of the admirals and most of the Navy's elites had gone to pursue the Whitebeard Pirates, so naturally, this position had to be guarded by this old Navy man!
"Stop him no matter what he tries to do!"
The remaining Navy forces rushed towards the tallest Tenshukaku in the Navy Headquarters, where Sag was located. They pointed their guns and aimed their cannons at him.
"You shouldn't get this close; at this level, you can't even touch me." Sag laughed.
At this height, ordinary lead bullets and cannons couldn't reach him.
"Moon Walk!"
Squirrel and Volcano, one on the left and one on the right, stepped on the air and quickly ascended. They drew their swords in unison and directed them at Sag.
"Your will is admirable. No matter when, you dare to swing your blades at the strong. Elites are indeed elites, but..."
Sag's figure suddenly flickered, like a rippling reflection on the water. In an instant, the two rear admirals who had pounced forward seemed to have suffered a heavy blow. They flew straight into the ground like cannonballs, creating two dents.
Within the dents, Squirrel and Volcano knelt on one knee, their hands covering their chests. Blood trickled from the corners of their mouths.
"Cough!"
Squirrel coughed, spitting out a few drops of blood. He raised his head, his eyes filled with astonishment as he looked at the figure of Sag above, who didn't seem to have moved at all.
That speed...
It was completely on another level compared to when they were on Justice Island!
Back then on Justice Island, while this guy's speed had been challenging to keep up with, it had still been possible to do so, albeit with some difficulty, and they had even been able to land attacks, causing Sag to use his Haki to block.
"It's all about speed now! They didn't even see his movements clearly before they were struck heavily.
He didn't use Haki. As for Sag's unique Haki, he knew that it was a strange Haki application that destroyed the inside. Aside from internal destruction, there was also a more advanced layer of destructive power. Once hit, even a robust constitution would be injured.
But this time, it was just a pure, heavy blow. Yet, the force was completely different.
It was too heavy! 'Absolute speed is absolute power.' Didn't your Admiral, Borsalino, tell you that?"
Sag looked down at the two vice admirals, lifted his eyelids, and glanced at the gathered Navy forces, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Not bad. Quite a number of you are still standing."
Why are the strong so formidable? Even a pirate crew of a few hundred can roam the seas because of this unique aura. When faced with overwhelming numbers, their strength becomes utterly meaningless.
Will, or Haki, transcends all else.
Cowards not only lack strength but also the qualifications to withstand Haoshoku Haki.
Compared to them, these elite Navy forces were still somewhat decent.
"You've passed the initial screening. Next is the retrial, and those who succeed in the final assessment will have the qualifications to meet me, the destroyer of Marinford!"
Whoosh!
Sag's figure flickered, and he used the acceleration ability of the Momo Fruit to instantly employ Moonwalk, soaring into the high skies and freezing in mid-air.
Boom!
At the edge of the Inner Yard, Akainu, his body dripping with blood and lava, punched through Jimbei, who was guarding Luffy, piercing his chest. Just as he was about to continue his assault, a sand blade sliced through and severed his body.
"Crocodile?"
Lava spewed from Akainu's severed body, merging and re-forming his figure. He extended his lava-covered arm toward Crocodile. "Do you want to die too?"
Although he had suffered significant damage during his battle with Whitebeard, it wasn't enough to incapacitate him. After emerging from underground, he continued his pursuit of the Whitebeard Pirates and the descendant of the Sinful Man.
The bloodline of the Pirate King had already been extinguished, so the bloodline of the Revolutionary Army's leader should also be eradicated.
"Hmph! I'm not afraid of you or them!"
Crocodile scowled, watching Akainu pursue the Whitebeard Pirates. He was displeased as he shouted, "Protect what you must! Look at you now! Whitebeard is dead, and you've lost your fighting spirit! You're worse than those Straw Hats!"
"That's not true at all!
Several squad captains roared in response, "We'll protect Ace's little brother too! Ace died, but his little brother can't die here! Akainu, we'll stop you!"
"Good! Now I can wipe out all of you remnants!"
Akainu raised his lava-covered arm, his voice cold and steady. "In the name of absolute justice, I won't let any of you escape!"
As he spoke, he sensed that overwhelming Haki that ruptured the sky above Tenrukaku, stirring the clouds and darkening the heavens.
The manifestation of Haoshoku Haki drew the attention of everyone in Marinford who understood Haki, and they all looked up simultaneously.
"Haoshoku Haki, another dangerous individual."
Akainu twisted his head to look, his gaze locking onto Sag, who was suspended in the air like a silhouette beneath the dark clouds. He frowned deeply as he noticed the white flames dancing in Sag's hair, and murmured, "Ohara?"
Aokiji had just frozen a group of Whitebeard Pirates attempting to flee, and he exhaled a breath of icy mist. Compared to Akainu, his injuries were minor—he had only been knocked aside. Now, he also sensed the emergence of Haoshoku Haki, and he turned his head to glance in that direction, his eyebrows knitting together. "So, you've come too."
They were in the Inner Yard and too far away to witness Sag's execution of a Celestial Dragon, and while the live broadcast was indeed broadcasting, the people of Marinford were unaware of it.
They did know that Sag had taken a Celestial Dragon hostage in Shabondy, but no one paid attention to that incident.
Akainu and Aokiji, they both disregarded the Celestial Dragons. Unlike Kizaru, they weren't so diplomatic.
Whoosh!
Boom!!
On the other side, Kizaru, completely unharmed and with his clothes only slightly dirtied, extended his finger and fired a laser, blowing a group of Whitebeard Pirates away. He then turned his head and said with a pout:
"Oh~ how scary."
Everyone in Marinford, whether Navy or pirate, briefly paused and looked up at the figure hovering in the sky.
Even the machine-like Kuma hesitated for a moment as he beheld the figure striking a pose in the sky. Though it was not under the sun but beneath the dark clouds, even his perfectly programmed body became slightly sluggish.
Similarly, the Supernova pirate ships docked side by side outside of Marinford also came to a standstill.
"That guy!"
Kid raised his telescope, his teeth clenched as he gazed intently. The telescope shook slightly in his hand due to the force of his grip.
He had actually done it.
Not only had he captured a Celestial Dragon, but he had also executed one right here in Marinford.
This was beyond madness!
But why? Among the Supernovas, how could he be so bold as to infiltrate and act so recklessly?
Although Straw Hat had gotten in, his actions were not particularly remarkable. It was this guy, Sag, who had done one shocking thing after another.
A Celestial Dragon had died by his hand!
And now, what else did he want to do? Wasn't this enough? Kid was too far away to hear what Sag was saying, but just from watching, he had a hunch.
This guy, could it be that he wanted to destroy this place?
"Impossible!"
Kid immediately dismissed the thought. No matter how powerful he was, there was no way he could pull that off.
The Navy was not a decoration.
...
Beneath the dark clouds, Sag utilized the acceleration ability of the Momo Fruit to perform a powerful Moonwalk, leaping high into the air. He tilted his body to one side, bent one leg, and stretched the other out behind him. At the same time, he raised his right fist and placed his left hand on his right arm.
He condensed and compressed Armament Haki on his fist, over and over, until the flowing black fire resembled viscous black lava clinging to his knuckles.
A black lightning bolt crackled around his fist, followed by another, like sky thunder, gathering in Sag's hand.
The Armament Haki had been pushed to its absolute limit.
"That is..."
Squirrel's pupils contracted as he shouted, "Everyone, retreat!"
What had happened on Justice Island was still fresh in their memories!
"Bone Fist."
Sag lowered his gaze, a grin spreading across his face. His body, which seemed to be throwing something, suddenly lunged forward, and his fist struck down with immense force.
"Galaxy Impact!!"
A barrier of Conquering Haki enveloped the group of Navy soldiers who had begun to retreat in front of the Tenshukaku.
Boom!!!
The already damaged ground shattered even further, and those Navy soldiers who were hit by the impact all spat out mouthfuls of blood. Their faces and bodies erupted with blood, and they were sent flying far away.
Even Squirrel and Volcano were not spared. Their bodies trembled, and they, too, were blown away, spewing blood as they crashed to the ground, gasping for breath. They were left completely drained of energy.
The force of the attack had nearly scattered their consciousness.
The already damaged Marinford now had an even larger area that looked utterly devastated.
"Garp!"
Sengoku turned to Garp, exclaiming, "This guy..."
"I never expected this either,"
Garp's face was grim, and his eyes held a hint of shock. "He's grown to this extent?"
Compared to when they met in Water Seven, this guy's Haki intensity had increased significantly, and his attacks had become much more powerful.
"Hehehehe! He's reached this level? Impressive, as expected of you!" Donquixote Doflamingo threw his head back and laughed, his arms spread wide. "But this isn't enough to destroy Marinford!"
When they had fought in Mock Town, Sag hadn't reached this level yet, even when he used that transformation.
Was he hiding his strength?
It would be best if that were the case.
Because if he had grown to this extent in such a short time, that would be even more terrifying! But no matter what, it was still advantageous for him!
Whoosh!
The figure in the sky swiftly landed on the Tenshukaku, picked up a cannonball, and surveyed the surroundings. He said, "Looks like not many are left, but we also have an audience now. Blackbeard! Now you can back off a little!"
He held up the cannonball and grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth, as he faced the camera of the Den Den Mushi. "So, to those who have passed the retrial, welcome to witness this final destruction!"
(End of Chapter)
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