Seal 2

Chapter 269: Seal 2

In order to avoid further interference from Garp, Solo had no choice but to once again utilize the power of his Reincarnation Eye. 

He unleashed the techniques of Chibaku Tensei, aiming to temporarily seal Garp. Despite Garp's formidable physical prowess, breaking free from the Chibaku Tensei in a short period of time would be impossible.

With a firm grip, Solo clasped his hands together, causing a black sphere to ascend into the air with a terrifying gravitational force. 

"What is that...?!" 

Garp couldn't help but furrow his brows, gazing up at the ominous black sphere hovering above.

Suddenly, the ground beneath Garp's feet ruptured, transforming into massive boulders that ascended toward the location of the black sphere. The loss of gravitational pull caused the boulders to soar through the air, aiming directly at Garp. He quickly realized the situation and attempted to react, but he, too, felt the impact.

In disbelief, Garp looked down at his own body as his feet gradually lifted off the ground, gradually rising. This bewildering scene left him astounded, unable to comprehend the marine brat Solo's intentions. However, Garp's intuition told him one thing—he couldn't allow Solo, this audacious brat, to succeed. The consequences would be catastrophic.

Realizing this, Garp decisively employed his Moon Steps technique, striving to escape the epicenter of the upheaval. But...

Solo's eyes remained firmly locked onto Garp. The moment Garp made his move, Solo swiftly employed Rokushiki's Shaving technique, instantaneously appearing in front of Garp. Seizing Garp's fist with five fingers, Solo forcefully struck his abdomen, resulting in a resounding boom. The impact of Solo's punch caused Garp's abdomen to sink inward on the spot, and his entire body contorted into a "C" shape as he was sent hurtling backward.

With a loud crash, Garp's back collided with a rock. But that was just the beginning. Another boulder emerged from below, lifting Garp's feet and propelling him toward the black sphere. Then came another, and another, as a barrage of boulders bombarded Garp.

"Solo!" 

Garp roared, his voice laced with anger. His hands vigorously swatted at the airborne rocks, shattering them into fragments. However, the Chibaku Tensei triggered a chaotic upheaval within the entire plaza. It disintegrated into colossal stones, hurtling towards Garp one after another. Their velocity increased with each passing moment, and their numbers multiplied.

For a brief moment, the number of stones hurtling toward Garp surpassed the number he destroyed. Moreover, these stones weren't merely striking Garp; the Chibaku Tensei was not an offensive ninjutsu per se. 

It possessed the ability to seal opponents. In other words, within a certain range, even the rubble or sand disrupted by Garp's punches would be influenced by the Chibaku Tensei, continuing their trajectory toward Garp. They pressed down on him, impeding his movements.

In less than half a minute, Garp vanished from everyone's sight. All that remained was a spherical object resembling a meteorite, soaring skyward. Rumbles echoed through the sphere as Garp exerted all his strength to break free from the ground. 

However, the rising sphere triggered a chain reaction, causing more and more structures within Marineford to crumble at a visible pace. They transformed into airborne stones, reinforcing the solidity of the Chibaku Tensei.

In an instant, the diameter of the Chibaku Tensei expanded, surpassing fifty meters, akin to a moon suspended above the

 Marine Headquarters. Marineford descended into an eerie silence. Every single person, without exception, was rendered speechless by the spectacle before their eyes. No one could have foreseen this outcome in the battle between Solo and Garp. How could it have ended like this?

"Chibaku Tensei is an incredibly powerful ninjutsu, capable of capturing even-tailed beasts," Solo commented, his gaze fixated on the masterpiece hanging in the air. 

Taking a step back, he acknowledged that even if Garp possessed enough strength to break free from the Chibaku Tensei, it wouldn't be a swift process.

"Now that Garp is occupied, let's deal with Luffy first," Solo muttered to himself. He redirected his attention from the Chibaku Tensei and turned his head toward Luffy's direction.

Despite the Straw Hat crew's valiant efforts to extricate their captain from the perilous situation, the number of Marines amassed in Marineford far exceeded that of the pirates. While some pirates fought to protect the unconscious Luffy and lead him away, they hadn't managed to venture far. At this moment, the chaos escalated once again throughout Marineford.

Both the marines and pirates, their eyes widened involuntarily, were captivated by the Chibaku Tensei hanging in the sky. 

"Wait, are you kidding? Vice Admiral Garp was defeated by that marine?" 

"Hold on, did Vice Admiral Garp perish?" 

"I don't know, maybe..." 

"What kind of power is this? Is it another manifestation of a Devil Fruit ability?"

 "Doesn't it bear a resemblance to the moon? Did the marine create a moon outright?"

 "This power is incredibly terrifying." 

"Both Admiral Kuzan and Whitebeard, representing the pinnacle figures of the marines and the Pirates respectively, I never thought... that both of them would be defeated by this marine!" 

"The marine member's name is Solo." 

"Solo?"

Marineford buzzed with commotion. Every individual was immersed in shock. 

Even figures like Shanks, a member of the Four Emperors, and the Marines' top-ranking officials wore expressions of fear and disbelief. Shanks stared at the Chibaku Tensei in the sky, his eyes blinking uncontrollably, questioning whether he was witnessing a hallucination.

During his time as an apprentice on Roger's ship, Shanks was well aware of the terrifying strength possessed by Garp. 

Garp was a marine who could contend with Roger himself. Even with the passage of time, Shanks wasn't confident that he could defeat the Garp of that era. Furthermore, Garp's strength hadn't waned over the years.

"I had thought that by provoking Garp's anger, I could seriously injure or perhaps even kill this marine brat," Shanks murmured, swallowing nervously. 

The entire Chibaku Tensei remained eerily silent. There was no trace of resistance from Garp, and even his presence eluded detection. It genuinely seemed as though Garp had been vanquished by Solo.

"This isn't good..." 

Shanks suddenly realized that Garp was no longer restrained. Solo had made his way directly toward the unconscious Luffy. 

Given his power, harming or even killing Luffy would be effortless. Shanks broke out in a cold sweat, a sense of urgency overwhelming him as he feared for his captain's safety.