"What?"
Akainu's eyes widened in shock.
Is this also a Devil Fruit ability?
Something felt… off.
Before he could say anything, Saturn had already vanished from the magic circle.
From Ian's perspective, on the remaining half of the island below, a massive black magic circle suddenly appeared.
"Oh?"
Ian raised an eyebrow.
Is it starting?
The next moment, at the center of the circle, the half-human, half-spider Saturn appeared.
"Let's go!"
Garling wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and leapt forward. "Someone's buying us time! Let's move!"
The guy dressed like him in the God's Knights attire quickly followed.
The CP0 Supreme Commander, cloaked and masked, was not far behind.
"Let's hurry and follow!"
Kong clutched his chest, caught his breath for a moment, and then chased after them.
Getting old, huh.
The force of such an explosion was already becoming hard to endure.
The remaining Navy members hurriedly tried to catch up.
On Ian's side, he didn't even have time to stop Garling and the others from approaching when four massive magic arrays suddenly appeared on the island below.
"Heh heh."
Ian let out a strange laugh, flapping his wings to lower his altitude.
He watched with wide eyes as one monster after another emerged from the magic circle.
In the blink of an eye, five colossal creatures had filled the space before Ian.
A gigantic skeletal horse, Bakotsu.
A massive Sandworm.
A horned spider, the Gyuki.
A colossal flying bird soaring through the sky, Itsumade.
And finally, a huge wild boar with two pairs of tusks, Fengxi.
Without exception, each of them was wrapped in dark clouds—each was a Devil Fruit user of the awakened Mythical Zoan type.
"So, teleportation is your unique ability?"
Ian asked the massive spider, Saturn, with curiosity. "Or do all of you possess similar powers?"
Teleportation was seriously unfair.
Teleporting directly from that distant volcanic island to this one was one thing.
But the other four Gorosei were far away in Mariejois—and they had all been instantly pulled here.
If every Gorosei possessed abilities like this, that was terrifying.
"What arrogance."
Itsumade, flapping its wings, spoke coldly. "Ian the Skyfire, can you really still smile even when facing us together?"
Ian's smile grew even brighter. "You're far from it."
"Is that so?"
Saturn glared at Ian with deadly intensity.
A true hero kills with a single gaze!
Fengxi activated its exclusive power, the Wicked Eye.
Ian immediately felt something strike his head with immense force, making it tilt involuntarily.
"A bit painful."
He rubbed his forehead.
"..."
Saturn was at a loss for words.
This brat's body was just too sturdy—his proud ability had no effect at all!
Just at that moment, behind Ian, the rest of the government forces led by Garling also arrived simultaneously.
Kizaru descended from the sky, joining them.
"So these are the powers of the Five Elders… Seeing them in person is a first for me," Kizaru murmured in awe. "All of them are Mythical Zoan types—truly incredible."
"Shut up, Navy," Garling snapped mercilessly, holding his blade. "Being allowed to witness the glory of gods is already a tremendous honor. Who gave you the audacity to criticize the Five Elders?"
"Haha,"
Kizaru scratched the back of his head and gave an awkward laugh.
Even as an Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, facing a Celestial Dragon—no, a Celestial Dragon among the Celestial Dragons—what could he possibly say?
"Anyway, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
Kong cracked his knuckles. "If we can take down Ian here and now, everything will be over!"
"Prepare for battle!"
Sengoku and Garp simultaneously tore off their Justice coats and rolled up their sleeves.
Akainu's arms had already transformed entirely into molten magma.
But just at that moment…
From the sky, a massive Azure Dragon slowly descended.
"Gwahahaha! Finally, a fight? I've been waiting impatiently for this!!"
Figures began leaping down from its body.
"Who's my opponent?!"
Bullet roared in frenzy, smashing the ground with such force that cracks spread across the surface.
"Let me turn you all into ice blocks!"
Yamato, brimming with determination, didn't hesitate and immediately transformed into her beast form.
Hancock stood beside her, cautiously watching the Five Elders.
There was no other reason—the sheer appearance of these five monsters was impossible to ignore.
"Is this the power of the Five Elders?"
She frowned.
It felt different from the usual abilities of a Mythical Zoan user.
Mihawk landed lightly on the ground without a word, but his hawk-like eyes remained locked on Garling.
The others didn't matter—his opponent could only be this great swordsman!
"Everyone's here now."
Ian clapped his hands. "Then let's assign the opponents."
Kuma's strength could participate in the upcoming battle, but it would be too much to involve him directly, so he simply stayed lifted by the flame cloud created by Kaido.
"Assign?"
Mars' voice was cold. "Ian, aren't you being a little too presumptuous?"
Ian ignored him entirely and looked at his allies instead. "Kaido-sensei,Bullet,Yamato and Hancock, the four Navy members are up to you."
The power levels matched perfectly.
Two of Emperor level and two of Admiral level.
Akainu and Kizaru might be strong among the Admirals, but there's no way they could defeat Yamato and Hancock in a short time.
Fighting them might actually be good for the two girls, enough to push their Haki to evolve further.
"As for you, Mihawk," Ian glanced at his good friend, then turned back to the approaching Garling with his sword. "Since you've made your choice, go ahead."
"No need for you to act on your own here."
Mihawk twitched the corner of his mouth.
So this bastard really thinks I'm his subordinate, huh?
"Guhahaha! And what about you, kid?"
Kaido looked down at Ian with amusement.
Ian spread his arms, as if embracing the whole world. "Of course, the rest are up to me."
"You damn bastard!!"
The boar, Warcury, roared in anger.
Within his roar was a terrifying Conqueror's Haki, forming a massive shockwave-like attack that blasted straight toward Ian.
"Then it's decided."
Ian smiled and raised his right hand. The haki spreading from him formed a massive shield, directly blocking the boar's shockwave.
"Now, let's begin!"
"Bring it on, Garp!"
Bullet was the first to launch himself forward, charging straight at Iron Fist Garp.
That old bastard was one of Roger's greatest rivals back in the day!
There was no more suitable opponent here!
"Quick on the draw, aren't you!"
Kaido said with a displeased snort.
His first target, of course, was also Garp—the Marine hero, the strongest soldier upholding justice!
But he knew this wasn't the time for infighting.
So his gaze shifted toward Sengoku.
Then let's have a showdown between the Mythical beast-user fighters!
"Leave the magma bastard to me!"
Yamato's movements were just slightly slower than Bullet's. She shouted joyfully as she charged straight at Akainu.
Magma versus ice—it suited her perfectly!
Annoyed, Hancock could only turn her attention to Kizaru.
At the same time, Mihawk raised his sword and stood before Garling.
"Come on, strong one!"
"Seeking your own death," Garling sneered.
Finally, only Ian was left.
He almost immediately found himself surrounded.
The Five Elders, the remaining member of the God's Knights aside from Garling, the Supreme Commander of CP0, and the overall commander of the World Government forces.
Eight against one!
"Looks like," Ian's lips curled into a grin, "it's time to have some real fun!"
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