Chapter 71: The Terrified Akainu

Navy Headquarter, Marineford!

When Admiral Akainu was startled by the tall figure that appeared behind him, one of the Navy's highest combat powers suddenly felt like he was falling into an ice cave!

If Shiro suffered twice, Akainu could attribute it to careless words. But now, there was undoubtedly a chill in his heart.

Because...

What appeared behind him was none other than the strongest man in the world— Emperor Whitebeard!

Duang—

Zizi—

Without much hesitation, the next moment Whitebeard arrived, he threw a punch that was enough to shatter space itself, aiming right for Akainu's back!

The extremely powerful force instantly shattered the atmosphere, and even someone as strong as the Admiral of the Navy couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.

Whitebeard's punch directly lifted Akainu into the sky.

Having just suffered a heavy blow, Akainu was unable to take any emergency actions and fell quickly after reaching a high point. At this time, Akainu's expression was one of sheer panic.

Because he knew there were more powerful attacks waiting for him below. However, all he could do now was defend with all his strength.

Although Whitebeard's power was terrifying, seriously injuring him in one fell swoop wouldn't be that simple!

"Hey, Akainu, are you okay?"

Just when Akainu urged Haki to concentrate on chest and abdomen defense in response to the second heavy blow from Whitebeard below, a familiar voice suddenly called out.

The next moment, lightning flashed. During Akainu's high-speed fall, Shiro appeared like a god amidst rolling wind and thunder, looking at Akainu with a sneer.

That look was as if he were staring at a dead man!

Such a good opportunity was rare. Although Shiro already possessed powerful strength comparable to that of a Navy Admiral, he knew it took some unexpected advantages to win this battle.

After all, no one would have guessed that he possessed seven elemental abilities simultaneously.

But once the Navy Headquarter and the World Government understood and grasped this advantage, facing top powerhouses like the Admirals would not be so easy.

Of course, Shiro would continue to grow stronger, and one day he would be able to defeat an Admiral head-on with his sheer strength. But that would take time.

Akainu was undoubtedly a real strong man, willing to do anything for the so-called absolute justice. Shiro did not want to leave such an enemy alive. If he hesitated today, Akainu could become quite a problem in the future.

So...

Since Whitebeard just attacked, this was the perfect opportunity!

Rumbling—

In a very short time, Shiro's whole body was surging with wind and thunder, and fire was blazing.

When the Supreme Sword - Destiny was unsheathed, a powerful Haki rushed out and wrapped around the perfect blade.

At this moment, even someone as strong as Akainu was terrified. Because he actually felt the danger of death!

Shiro was serious—he intended to kill!

Just half a month ago, Shiro was still a mere Rear Admiral. Now, Akainu was facing a life-threatening situation!?

Even with all the shock in his heart, Akainu did not dare to hesitate.

Shiro's purpose was clear: to break through his defense before he fell, inflict serious damage, and then use the immense power of Whitebeard to deliver the finishing blow.

Without any exaggeration, if Shiro successfully completed this strategic goal, the combined heavy blows from both powerhouses would either kill or severely cripple him!

At that time, saving the war would be out of the question; whether he could continue to fight would become doubtful.

So at this moment, despite the shock and panic, Akainu had to make an instant choice!

Hum—

One Blade Flow: Wind Thunder Fire!

In mid-air, wind and thunder gathered, and flames burned. Several powerful forces blessed "Destiny," and the blade began to hum wildly!

Immediately after, a powerful slash burst out as Shiro raised the sword and brought it down!

All of a sudden, the sky changed color, and wind and thunder rolled!

Faced with such a powerful slash, Akainu was drenched in cold sweat. He couldn't afford to hesitate.

He used all his strength to avoid that super-powerful slash!

Because he was in mid-air and had just been hammered by Whitebeard, although Akainu almost exhausted all his strength, he still could not completely evade Shiro's attacks!

Swah—

The powerful slash, like a rainbow across the sun, flashed past with endless power and disappeared into the highest sky!

An arm wrapped in red sleeves flew out at this moment!

After Akainu destroyed half of Fire Fist Ace's arm, his own was cut off!

And after losing an arm, Akainu endured the severe pain and used the airflow carried by the slash to change his falling trajectory as much as possible, trying to avoid the Emperor Whitebeard waiting below.

But alas, after his figure traversed dozens of meters, lightning burst.

Shiro's figure appeared diagonally above him again, and "Destiny" was ready to strike!

"Shiro!!"

Admiral Akainu roared with wide eyes. At this moment, he was genuinely terrified of this young man in front of him!

A monster. An absolute monster!

Hum—

One Blade Flow: Wind Thunder Fire!

Shiro clearly had no intention of wasting words on Akainu. He prepared to unleash attacks once again.

This time, Akainu couldn't dodge the slash, and Whitebeard on the ground would strike again.

Even if he didn't die, Akainu would be unable to stand up for the rest of his life!

This wasn't because Shiro was cruel. If the situation were reversed and Akainu had a chance to kill him, Akainu would undoubtedly do the same thing—perhaps even more ruthlessly and decisively!

Call out—

Just when Shiro's attack burst out and he was about to cooperate with Whitebeard to kill Admiral Akainu in one fell swoop, an extremely fast beam of light appeared instantly!

That speed...

Even Shiro was slightly taken aback.

"This guy... Borsalino..." he thought. If Borsalino wasn't slacking off, his strength would be absolutely unfathomable. Shiro hadn't even noticed Kizaru's speed this time.

Indeed, Kizaru, a wily light-manipulator who had developed his fruit ability for decades, if he ever got serious, he could surpass anyone in terms of speed!

Bang—

"Yo~ Sakaski, how embarrassing. You're missing an arm~!"

A light-speed kick.

Kizaru intercepted Shiro just asattacks was about to strike Akainu. At the critical moment, Akainu was saved!

"Borsalino, you really are in the way!"

At that moment, Shiro sneered. This Borsalino was truly annoying. He wouldn't act when he should, and he would act when he shouldn't.

Shiro pondered for a moment. He hadn't offended Kizaru, so why was he stopping him now?

But it didn't matter. A grudge had already been forged. There would be time later.

Shiro wanted to see just how much power Kizaru was hiding!

At this time, Akainu was about to land. Shiro, blocked by Kizaru, did not continue the pursuit. Anyway, Whitebeard was still waiting below for the red dog.

"Oh~ what terrifying power, Shiro. You really are surprising this time~"

"Hey, Sakaski, don't die at the hands of Whitebeard. Remember to split half of my salary this year~"

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