On Lin Xuan's wooden ship, Vice Admiral Garp was currently facing off against Kaguya Ōtsutsuki!
However, something strange was happening. While Sengoku and Garp were locked in fierce battles with their opponents, Vice Admiral Tsuru had yet to engage Kaguya in combat. The two were merely standing in a standoff—Kaguya's expression cold and indifferent, while Tsuru seemed to be speaking to her.
"Is Tsuru trying to persuade her with words? Or even turn her against her allies?" Sengoku couldn't help but wonder.
Recalling how Tsuru had suddenly disappeared earlier, only to reappear with a look of shock on her face, he didn't know exactly what had happened. But he could guess that the horned woman must have done something to deeply unsettle Tsuru, which was why she was now resorting to this strategy.
However, he also knew that Tsuru wouldn't be able to assist him in battle anytime soon.
Thus, he could only pin his hopes on the others.
And on this battlefield, the only ones who might still be able to provide backup were the Marine Admirals.
But when he glanced toward the battlefield where Kizaru and the others were fighting, his expression turned to horror.
The three Admirals were in an even worse situation than he was!
First, his gaze landed on the area where Uchiha Madara was fighting Akainu—or rather, where Madara was dominating Akainu.
Akainu's figure was rapidly retreating, putting distance between himself and Madara.
His fists turned into scorching magma, rapidly condensing into massive molten fists that radiated terrifying heat.
But just as everyone thought he was about to unleash this attack on Madara, he suddenly hurled all the molten fists into the sky, piercing through the clouds and dyeing half the heavens crimson.
Many onlookers were confused—especially the ninja world's warriors.
What's going on? Did he miss?
His aim is terrible!
Even some Marines were puzzled, but those familiar with Akainu's abilities paled in horror and immediately shouted for their comrades to retreat.
Meteor Volcano!
One of Akainu's ultimate techniques. By transforming his fists into magma, he launches countless massive molten fists into the sky, which then rain down like meteors, turning the battlefield into a sea of fire.
A Marine Vice Admiral who had witnessed this move before trembled uncontrollably and frantically retreated.
Even after all these years, he hadn't forgotten how Akainu had once used this technique to completely annihilate an entire island of pirates!
Soon, giant magma fists began falling from the sky at terrifying speeds.
Akainu smirked coldly. He knew this move might not be enough to take down Madara, but it would at least cause massive casualties among the enemy forces.
But when he looked at Madara, he saw only disdain in the Uchiha's eyes.
Akainu's pupils shrank—a sense of unease creeping into his heart.
Then, Madara finally spoke.
"This is your so-called ultimate move? Honestly… I find it quite laughable."
With that, his figure suddenly shot upward. He raised a hand toward the falling magma fists—
Shinra Tensei!
In his Six Paths Sage Mode, Madara's Shinra Tensei was on an entirely different level.
In an instant, all the falling magma fists were repelled—and sent flying straight toward the concentrated fleet of Marine warships!
BOOM—!!!
Warship after warship was obliterated under the barrage of molten fists, the surrounding sea turning into a blazing inferno. The screams of burning Marines filled the air.
"WHAT?!"
Akainu's face twisted in shock. His own attack had been turned against him—used to annihilate the Marine fleet!
But in that moment of distraction, a chilling sense of danger surged through him.
"Shit—!"
He immediately began to transform his body into magma.
Yet in the next second—
A black Truth-Seeking Ball landed on him.
And then—
BOOM!!!
A catastrophic explosion erupted, sending Akainu flying like a ragdoll.
His clothes were torn to shreds, his body drenched in blood as he crashed through several Marine ships in the distance before finally collapsing, motionless.
Silence.
The entire battlefield seemed to freeze in shock.
Every Marine wore an expression of utter disbelief.
Admiral Sakazuki… had been defeated?!
For a moment, the Marines were paralyzed.
But the ninja warriors weren't surprised.
They knew exactly how strong Madara was. They also knew he had been holding back, treating this battle as nothing more than a training exercise.
But now, under Lin Xuan's orders, Madara had unleashed his full power—and defeating a single Admiral was hardly unexpected.
Seeing the Marines momentarily stunned, the ninja forces seized the opportunity to attack.
Sengoku's expression twisted in horror as he watched Akainu fall so easily.
Reacting quickly, he forced Lin Xuan back with a punch and roared—
"ALL MARINES—FOCUS ON THE BATTLE!!"
The Marines snapped back to reality, but it was too late. The ninja warriors had already taken advantage of their hesitation, nearly killing several of them in the process.
But just as the Marines were regaining their footing—
Another figure came crashing down from a different direction, slamming into the ground with devastating force.
When they saw who it was, their hearts sank.
Admiral Kuzan?!
Yes—the figure that had just been sent flying was none other than Aokiji!
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