Chapter 44 Strong Matchup!

The people watching the live broadcast all over the world, upon witnessing this scene, had a mindset not much better than that of Blackbeard.

One thing must be said: the majority of viewers watching the live broadcast were ordinary people. For ordinary people, Pirates are seen as evil while Marines are considered righteous!

Despite the presence of a few corrupt individuals within the Marine ranks, it is undeniable that the Marines are the only force in this corrupt world that can offer ordinary people a semblance of comfort.

Now, witnessing the revival of a dying pirate, with one Marine Admiral even being beaten by the opponent, and two Marine Admirals required to withstand the opponent's attacks, many civilians became fearful, covering their heads and screaming!

Especially when the live broadcast screen focused on the charismatic figure once again, everyone saw the clown king Buggy, who had defeated Hawkeye and then clashed with Kizaru, covering his face with one hand and laughing manically. This only deepened their sense of despair.

There was a feeling of déjà vu as if the world was on the brink of destruction! And there was still more than one Marine Admiral-level Big Pirate left unopposed!

Such a terrifying individual—should he really be allowed to remain here? Moreover, the current situation can be attributed solely to this man's actions.

In a sense, his scheming is even more terrifying than his strength! Even though ordinary people watching the live broadcast may not understand strategic combat power, they can still recognize simple matchups.

In terms of high-end combat power within the Marine ranks, Whitebeard is currently overpowering two Marine Admirals by himself.

Another Marine Admiral is being held back by Whitebeard's first division captain, Marco, and third division captain, Diamond Jozzy.

Several Vice Admirals are trying to subdue Bullet and Doringo, but they are struggling to make any significant progress. Notably, among these Vice Admirals are two individuals who serve as backups to the Admirals—Momousagi and Chaton(Tokikake).

Although most people may not be aware, those with insider knowledge are shocked. They didn't expect that besides Buggy himself, his crew consists of Gabban and Redfield, both of whom possess combat power almost at the level of an Admiral.

This pirate crew is truly terrifying!

Especially now that the three Admirals are unable to break free. At this moment, only Marshal Sengoku and the Marine hero, Garp, remain as the Marine's high-end combat power!

But on the pirate side, there is the clown king Buggy, the Aloof Redfield, and Scopper Gabban, one of the Roger Pirates!

Who holds the advantage? It is evident at a glance.

"It's over, it's all over!"

"We can't win; we don't stand a chance! Is the world going to fall into the hands of pirates?"

"Damn World Government, do something!"

"The Marines have truly given their all, and the three Admirals are fighting hard. Who else can save the world now?"

"Damn pirates! Damn pirates! The Marines must prevail!"

But things often go in the opposite direction.

The more you fear something, the more likely it is to become your reality. During the live broadcast, the clown king Buggy, who had been laughing without restraint, finally stifled his laughter. Then, under the gaze of countless people, he leisurely strolled through the air, step by step, towards the execution platform.

It was as if the battlefield around him ceased to exist.

His white cloak billowed, his blue ponytail fluttered, his hands were casually tucked into his pockets, and he whistled a tune that sent shivers down one's spine (Death's Whistle Dreamworks).

Combined with his smiling clown makeup, the scene created a stark contrast with the blood-soaked battlefield below, evoking an eerie and inexplicable feeling!

Witnessing this, the morale of the pirate forces below soared, while the morale of the Marine forces plummeted.

On the execution platform, Sengoku took a deep breath and spoke in a solemn voice, "Garp!"

Although Sengoku merely called Garp's name, as old comrades-in-arms, they had a tacit understanding.

Garp, who had been sitting cross-legged next to Ace, let out a soft sigh. His expression gradually turned fierce, and even Ace, who knelt beside him, felt an overwhelming intensity.

Observing Garp's back and sensing the powerful aura emanating from his body, even though Ace had been with Whitebeard for many years, he couldn't help but feel a dryness in his throat.

"Marines cannot be humiliated!"

Ka Ka Ka—————

Garp clenched his fists, and within a meter or two of his body, Armament Haki enveloped him, burning with fiery intensity.

His white hair stood on end as if each strand contained boundless power. He raised his gaze to Buggy, who continued to leisurely approach the execution platform, and roared, "You won't pass me so easily, Buggy!"

Swish————

Almost instantaneously, Garp's figure exploded through the air like a gust of wind, hurtling towards Buggy with lightning speed, coming within ten meters of him in the blink of an eye, and unleashing a black-fisted blow towards Buggy's head!

Whoosh!

At the same time, Gabban, wielding a double axe, was also surrounded by a terrifying aura that appeared beside Buggy. His double axe surged with Armament Haki as he swung it towards Garp, bellowing with his armed assault, "Garp stand aside he is Roger's son! Cross Axe!"

"Gabban! You won't succeed!"

At that moment, Garp exuded overwhelming confidence. Haki enveloped his entire body as he raised his hand without hesitation, directly punching Gabban's giant axe.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The two clashed multiple times in the sky, with Haki surging and shockwaves reverberating through the air.

The devastating aftermath of their clash forced everyone to retreat.

Despite Gabban's utmost effort, he was still outmatched by Garp. At this rate, he would be completely defeated within a few moves!

"Armament!!!"

In the following moment, Gabban exerted all his strength, and a resounding roar echoed as the Armament Haki surrounding him suddenly detached from his body with a "boom," transforming into an orange flame that surged upwards.

The overwhelming pressure exuding from his arrogance sent chills down the spines of all the Marines.

"Super Armament Haki!"

"Damn it, how can someone be this powerful?"

"How are we supposed to fight against this?"

"Trust Vice Admiral Garp!"

Desperation gripped the hearts of all the Marines.

"Hmph! Even with your measly Super Armament Haki, you dare to challenge me!"

Garp snorted disdainfully, and his Haki overflowed with intensity. In an instant, the black and red arms on his body erupted, enveloping him in an immense aura.

His power exceeded that of Gabban!

"Garp! It's you! Come on, let me see the difference between us!"

"Tyrant's Axe!"

Gabban, instead of panicking upon realizing that Garp's Armament Haki was stronger than his own, grinned with a fighting spirit and charged forward once again with his double axes.

"Gabban! Who do you think you're dealing with?"

Garp yelled furiously as a black and red lightning bolt suddenly wrapped around his right fist, which he then brought down with force.

The next moment, the two clashed in mid-air. In an instant, shockwaves surged, and Haki erupted!

Clang!

Whoosh!

Boom!

However, this time, the clash lasted for less than three seconds. Gabban and his axes fell to the ground like a descending meteor, creating a massive crater hundreds of meters in diameter.

Witnessing this scene, the morale of the Marines immediately skyrocketed.

"Oh, oh, oh!"

"Senior Garp has made his move!"

"So powerful! Senior Garp's Conqueror's Haki is still as terrifying as ever!"

"The crew member of Pirate King couldn't even withstand a single blow and was sent flying! Hero Garp is invincible!"

"Wait, look, that man has also joined the fight!"

As Gabban was thrown into the air, Redfield, who had been sitting cross-legged on the Moby Dick, suddenly vanished. The next moment, he reappeared in front of Garp.

"Hey, Buggy, I thought we agreed at the beginning that I would only face one Admiral! What's with the change of plans?" Redfield said, but without any hesitation, his figure flashed, creating shockwaves in mid-air. In the blink of an eye, he reached Garp and immediately unleashed his entangled black and gold Conqueror's Haki-infused punch towards him.

"Hahahaha, Redfield, have you finally decided to join the fight? But you alone won't be enough! You've been imprisoned all these years, old man, while I have been training without rest! You and that kid Gabban should come at me together!" Garp retorted, displaying no signs of weakness as he laughed and threw a punch in return.

"Hmph! Don't underestimate me," Redfield sneered.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

In the next moment, before their fists collided, the forceful Conqueror's Haki emanating from both of them had already clashed. The sheer power sent shockwaves through Marineford, leaving everyone in awe.

Within a radius of one to two kilometres around them, both the Marines and the pirates were so overwhelmed by the immense energy that they rolled their eyes and fell unconscious!

Meanwhile, the spectators watching the battle instinctively lifted their heads as they noticed Buggy coming to a halt and gazing up at the sky.

Their gazes followed suit.

At first glance, terror engulfed the world!

The sky was torn asunder!

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