Akainu’s Defeat

Chapter 224: Akainu's Defeat

The confrontation between Whitebeard and Akainu drew everyone's attention. On the contrary, the faces of the marines suddenly changed dramatically. 

No one thought that Akainu, who had the upper hand, would suddenly be suppressed by Whitebeard. Whitebeard, the strongest man in the world, deserved his title. 

Even the highest combat power of the Marine Headquarters couldn't shake Whitebeard's status. Akainu clenched his teeth, seeing Whitebeard's weapon, Murakumogiri, slashing toward him.

Akainu realized he had completely lost momentum compared to Whitebeard. Faced with Whitebeard's domineering slash, Akainu, as a general, didn't dare to take it head-on. 

He instinctively backed away but found that Whitebeard's movements were faster than he had imagined. There was no way back; he could only bite the bullet. Akainu roared unprecedentedly, turning his whole body into magma to confront Whitebeard's attack with his own power.

A strike fell, and Akainu's upper body was directly split in two. However, Akainu wasn't seriously injured. He gasped for breath and forced his body to heal. Murakumogiri remained locked with Whitebeard, and Akainu extended his arm, grasping Whitebeard's weapon firmly. 

Akainu's face was grim, realizing that someone would be defeated in this battle between him and Whitebeard, and it wouldn't be him.

Akainu raised his other arm, which bulged and hardened, transforming into a vicious dog wrapped in hot magma. He fiercely pounced on Whitebeard's body. 

The sight of Akainu's bloody mouth made people shudder. Most captains of the Whitebeard Pirates would be unable to withstand this attack without incident, and even Marco the Phoenix would find it difficult to escape. 

However, in the face of Akainu's desperate attack, Whitebeard remained calm, his face showing no major disturbance.

Whitebeard's body was much taller than Akainu's, giving him a bird's-eye view of Akainu's struggle. 

Although Akainu was known as the highest combat power in the headquarters, in Whitebeard's eyes, he was just a little ghost with a relatively loud voice compared to Garp, Sengoku, and the strong men he encountered in his youth like Roger, the Golden Lion, and Rocks. Each of them was stronger than the current Akainu.

Suddenly, Whitebeard's eyes widened, and a strong aura burst out from his eyes, causing some weak-hearted marines to faint on the spot. The horror of Whitebeard was evident. 

Facing Akainu's attack, Whitebeard raised his other hand, wrapped in Armament Haki, and was not afraid of the high temperature generated by Akainu's arm. Before the bloody mouth could bite him, Whitebeard grabbed Akainu by the neck, setting off a shock.

The part caught by Whitebeard started to crack. Akainu's expression changed drastically, as he never imagined that Whitebeard would use his own attack against him and create an opportunity for himself. 

Akainu was completely defeated in terms of combat experience by this man. What's worse, Whitebeard had already demonstrated his Armament Haki, which could strengthen both attack and defense and even capture the entities of Devil Fruit users.

At present, Whitebeard firmly held onto Akainu's body, preventing him from withdrawing his right hand. 

The air shock caused by Whitebeard would directly affect Akainu's body, and elementalization couldn't circumvent it. Akainu couldn't help but feel fear in his mind, realizing that the old man in his dying years was stronger than himself. 

He swallowed nervously, covering his whole body with armed Haki, the only thing he could do at present.

The battle between the strongest Paramecia and Logia Devil Fruit users, Armament Haki versus Armament Haki, erupted with a thunderous roar that resounded throughout Marineford. 

The air shock caused by Whitebeard surged towards Akainu, suppressing him in all aspects. Even though Akainu tried to resist at the last moment, he was completely defeated by Whitebeard's dominance. 

Akainu, known as the highest combat power of the Marine Headquarters, was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, landing heavily in the inner square of Marineford.

The outcome of the battle had been decided. Even a strong man like Akainu couldn't stop Whitebeard's advance. Solo, who was nearby, witnessed the scene. He couldn't help but think about the previous encounter where Whitebeard was in a furious mood after Akainu killed Ace. 

If there hadn't been a cracked abyss for Akainu to fall into, the subsequent Marineford incident might not have happened. However, at that time, Whitebeard was seriously injured and stabbed by his own son.

But now, apart from the recent relapse, Whitebeard's physical strength was much better than back then. 

Solo thought to himself that the defeat of Akainu was not surprising. The current Whitebeard was undoubtedly the strongest presence in the sea. On the execution stand, Sengoku was completely dumbfounded. 

He had never doubted Akainu's strength, even though he didn't fully agree with his sense of justice. He believed Akainu could stop Whitebeard and become the new hero of the Marines. 

But in front of Whitebeard, Akainu was like a child. Akainu's defeat showcased the terrifying strength of Whitebeard, even in his gravely ill state.