Chapter 8

However, there was no need to worry about Aokiji because he possessed the Logia fruit, granting him the ability to transform into elements. Elementalization was a basic ability for him, so his separated body quickly reassembled, rendering the previous attack ineffective.

"It's such a powerful six-style, worthy of being the grandson of Lieutenant General Garp," Aokiji complimented. He continued, "It seems I have to take this more seriously."

"Frozen Storm's Pheasant's Mouth!"

With those words, a freezing shockwave surged towards Mu Feng like a torrent.

Mu Feng raised his hands and countered with his Finger Pistol—Metal Storm technique. The vigor of his Finger Pistol clashed with the freezing shockwave, neutralizing Aokiji's powerful attack. Just then, Aokiji's voice suddenly resounded from behind Mu Feng.

"It's over... Frozen·Frozen Moment Capsule."

In the next second, a freezing breath encompassed Mu Feng's body, turning him into a block of ice. However, to everyone's surprise, Mu Feng remained unaffected, as if the ice had no hold on him.

"As expected of an Admiral, it seems I need to get even more serious," Mu Feng declared confidently.

"Armed Color·Finger Pistol—M500!!!"

Mu Feng unleashed his most powerful technique, the M500 Finger Pistol. This technique, enveloped in pitch-black Armament Haki, struck Aokiji, causing his expression to instantly change.

Armament Haki was capable of damaging those with Logia fruit abilities.

Aokiji felt a great sense of crisis from Mu Feng's attack. Without hesitation, he conjured a thick ice wall to shield himself. However, under the relentless bombardment of Finger Pistol—M500, the ice wall proved to be as fragile as paper, crumbling under the force of the attack.

Although the ice wall served as a temporary hindrance, it allowed Aokiji to evade Mu Feng's assault.

Simultaneously, Aokiji launched another attack, "Frozen·Double·Storm Pheasant's Mouth!"

Cold air gathered on Aokiji's arms, forming two immense ice birds that appeared lifelike. The air disturbed by their wings condensed into tiny ice particles. This time, Aokiji's pheasant's mouth attack was even stronger than before.

Mu Feng, with his Infinite Body technique, an advanced skill of Paper Arts, expertly dodged every one of Aokiji's attacks.

When faced with Mu Feng's Armament Haki-infused assault, Aokiji could only dodge, appearing increasingly embarrassed. Even Sengoku and the others watching nearby were astonished. It was clear to everyone that Aokiji was falling short in his battle against Mu Feng.

No one could believe that Mu Feng possessed the strength to challenge an Admiral.

A seventeen-year-old with Admiral-class combat power? It seemed unbelievable.

Everyone was left dumbfounded. For a while, the entire training ground fell silent, except for the sounds of Mu Feng and Aokiji's fierce clash.

"It seems there's no way out," Aokiji murmured.

Even clay figurines have a limit, not to mention Aokiji, a Marine Admiral. Being pushed to such an extent by a junior had already ignited Aokiji's anger. The mist representing low temperatures emanated from him, and ice covered half of his body.

"Glacier..." Aokiji uttered just two words.

Suddenly, a majestic voice broke the tense atmosphere. "Alright, the test is over. Aokiji, remember that this is Naval Headquarters. If you continue, I'm afraid Naval Headquarters will be frozen in a matter of weeks."

Upon hearing Sengoku's voice, Aokiji dispersed the white cold mist.

Mu Feng knew that Aokiji had intended to unleash his ultimate move, Ice Age. This technique could freeze the entire sea for up to two weeks, showcasing its terrifying power. It was the fighting style of Logia users, requiring a suitable battlefield.

In other words, Aokiji had displayed approximately 70% of his true strength in his battle against Mu Feng. However, Mu Feng had also held back. Let's not forget that Mu Feng had activated his Mangekyō state in one eye. The Mangekyō's ocular abilities were extremely powerful and could counter Admirals.

At the same time, Mu Feng had a clear understanding of his own strength. If he fought with all his might, he could contend with Admirals like Aokiji. However, compared to older Admirals like Akainu and Kizaru, he might be at a disadvantage.

Seeing Mu Feng possess such strength, Sengoku couldn't help but feel elated.

For many years, Marine Headquarters had not witnessed a talent as promising as Aokiji since the first generation. Now, there was a prodigious genius before them.

However, Sengoku soon found himself faced with a dilemma. The issue at hand was deciding which rank to award Mu Feng, which proved to be a challenging decision for Sengoku. After all, anyone who could rival Aokiji was deemed worthy of becoming a Lieutenant General at Headquarters.