At that very moment, an overwhelmingly powerful oppressive force instantly enveloped the entirety of Crusimia.
Everyone in Brown Square felt their breathing falter, as though all the oxygen in the air had suddenly vanished.
The battle came to an abrupt halt.
Every person present instinctively looked toward the sky, as the terrifying pressure was clearly descending from above.
"There seems to be something in the sky!!!"
"What is that? A dark cloud?!"
"It looks like the sky is collapsing!"
"What is this feeling? It's like someone's strangling me! I can barely breathe!"
Under such terrifying pressure, the weaker Marines and Cipher Pol agents were already trembling uncontrollably, completely losing their will to continue fighting.
Almost everyone stared into the sky with fear written across their faces.
Like sinners awaiting judgment.
"What is that?" Momonga muttered.
In this situation, he could no longer be bothered arguing with Doberman. His eyes remained fixed on the sky above Brown Square, confusion filling his face.
With his Observation Haki, he was certain that an enormous object was hidden above them.
Yamakaji's expression darkened. This was the first time he had experienced such a catastrophic sense of doom.
Across from them, Doberman and Onigumo were equally shocked.
Neither of them knew what was above.
However, they could guess that it was some kind of terrifying weapon.
A force capable of suppressing an entire battlefield on this scale was something they believed only the World Government could possess.
Realizing this, Doberman suddenly burst into laughter.
"Hahahaha! Afraid now? This is the World Government's ultimate weapon!"
"What?!" Yamakaji stared at him in disbelief.
Such a terrifying weapon truly belonged to the World Government?
Onigumo was briefly stunned by Doberman's words before immediately following along.
"That's right! This is the World Government's ultimate weapon! Surrender now!"
Looking at the pair shamelessly borrowing power they had no control over, Yamakaji sneered.
"Hahahahaha! Surrender? Impossible! Dying while pursuing justice is far better than living as a watchdog serving evil!"
Even the normally reserved Momonga could not hold back his contempt.
"You two have completely lost yourselves. Even if that weapon belongs to the World Government, before we die, we'll make sure to send both of you to hell first. At least then you won't continue committing more sins."
The moment he finished speaking, he raised his sword and charged toward Doberman.
Yamakaji immediately followed, gripping his weapon tightly.
"Puhahaha, ignorant fools!"
Onigumo took a deep drag from his cigarette.
Then he removed it from his mouth and flicked it away.
Holding a treasured blade in each of his six arms, he revealed a vicious grin.
"Hehehehe! Since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish!"
Doberman also raised his saber and rushed forward.
Although the terrifying pressure from above suppressed everyone's strength, the fierce clash between the Admirals continued, steel colliding endlessly across the battlefield.
...
Kuzan knocked Kong backward with a punch before looking toward the sky.
His face was filled with unconcealed concern.
If he was not mistaken, the object above them was exactly what Rolan had warned everyone about.
According to the original plan, the battle in Brown Square was only meant to eliminate the World Government's affiliated forces.
Meanwhile, Rolan was supposed to bring Pluton to Mary Geoise and deal with Imu and this terrifying weapon.
Yet now it had appeared directly above Brown Square.
That could only mean...
Kuzan did not dare continue the thought.
Rolan had already explained that this weapon was beyond human resistance.
Even he could not oppose it directly.
And considering the temperament of Imu described by Rolan, there was a real possibility that he would simply use this world-destroying weapon to sink all of Crusimia.
More than seventy percent of Peach Garden's military forces were currently stationed on the island.
Furthermore, nearly all members of the Ion Pirates were gathered in Brown Square.
If an indiscriminate attack was launched from above...
The consequences would be unimaginable.
Just as Kuzan was lost in thought, a sinister voice suddenly echoed nearby.
"Hehehehe! Has it finally arrived? My master's weapon!"
Kuzan frowned and looked toward Kong.
At this moment, Kong's expression had become extremely twisted.
He was kneeling on the ground like a devout believer witnessing the manifestation of his faith.
Ever since their first meeting, Kuzan had suspected something was wrong with him.
Now it seemed obvious.
Kong had long since fallen under Imu's control.
In that case, Kong was no longer the greatest threat on the battlefield.
What Kuzan needed to consider now was how to deal with the monstrous weapon capable of suppressing the entire world.
...
Kuro, having already defeated his opponent, stared through the clouds overhead.
As the user of the Mythical Zoan Bird-Bird Fruit, Model: Peng, his eyesight far surpassed that of ordinary people.
He could vaguely make out the object's outline.
It was a massive warship with a sleek and elegant design.
Floating quietly above the clouds like a divine artifact, it emitted a faint blue glow.
The vessel stretched for several thousand meters in length and nearly the same in width.
Reflections glimmered across its surface, revealing construction from advanced high-strength alloys capable of resisting countless forms of attack.
At the center of its bow sat a gigantic energy shield generator.
A faint blue light radiated from it, accompanied by an overwhelming aura.
On both sides of the vessel were two enormous pairs of wings.
As they slowly unfolded, countless sensors and weapon systems became visible across their surfaces.
At the stern was a gigantic circular propulsion nozzle, undoubtedly serving as the ship's primary engine.
The warship's sheer size alone was nearly one-third that of Crusimia Island.
What shocked Kuro the most, however, were the countless black cannon ports lining the vessel's underside.
Each one seemed to possess a strange and unsettling attraction.
A single glance was enough to make a person feel dazed.
These were clearly the primary weapons of the colossal fortress.
"So this is what Rolan meant by the World Government's method of controlling the world. What a terrifying creation..."
It had not even attacked yet, yet it already possessed the power to suppress all of Crusimia.
If it unleashed its full firepower, the entire island might disappear beneath the sea within minutes.
The resulting rise in sea levels alone would be catastrophic.
Staring at the enormous sky fortress, Kuro found himself momentarily speechless.
"Where am I even supposed to start attacking something like this?"
At the same time, the other Peach Garden powerhouses were also trying to figure out how to destroy this gigantic monster.
Across the world, the live broadcast screens continued transmitting everything occurring on the battlefield.
Countless viewers watched in confusion.
No one understood what had happened on Crusimia that had caused the entire war to come to a standstill.
...
As time passed, the pressure enveloping Crusimia grew increasingly intense.
The overwhelming force seemed determined to push the entire island beneath the ocean.
Everyone stared at the sky with extreme vigilance.
Gradually, a colossal shadow emerged above the clouds.
The dark silhouette expanded endlessly, covering the heavens themselves.
Slowly, the outline became clearer.
Then, at last, the massive object broke through the cloud layer and appeared before everyone's eyes.
"What is that?!"
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