278. Legends Collide

Sabaody Archipelago, shelter ship.

Naturally, the three young ones who stayed at Marineford as part of Garp's family were also on board.

At that moment, the three of them in the crowd were closely watching the images on the screen, not blinking, afraid of missing any important scenes.

"Hey! Ace, check it out, Uncle's taking on Whitebeard, he looks really strong!"

Excitedly, Luffy shoved Ace playfully.

"I saw it, you goof. I'm not blind, but it's nothing special. I'll challenge Whitebeard sooner or later."

Ace's eyes gleamed with brightness, yet he still muttered with some skepticism.

"He's just one step ahead of me."

That man is Whitebeard, renowned as the strongest man in the world.

The formidable pirate who once rivaled Roger!!

'If I defeat him, can I cast off Roger's looming shadow? Prove that Mom's sacrifice wasn't in vain?'

"Hey, Ace, deep down, you're pretty jealous, aren't you?"

Sabo on the side gave him a knowing look.

"What are you talking about? I...I don't envy that guy!"

Ace pursed his lips, and his voice gradually softened.

"Even though he seems really strong."

"Shishishishi! Ace, I caught that!"

Luffy's ears perked up, and he burst into laughter.

"You're still as stubborn as ever, Ace!"

Bang! ! Bang! !

With a muffled sound, two steaming buns popped out of their head instantly.

"It hurts, Ace! Why'd you hit me out of nowhere?!"

"Damn it, I'll make sure to dodge it next time!"

Two high-pitched screams echoed from Luffy and the other, drawing the attention of nearby Marine family members.

.....

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

"Um?!"

Hancock kicked the pirate in front of her away and suddenly lifted her head to gaze at the battlefield between Whitebeard and Atlas not far away.

The jet-black, snake-shaped electric arcs danced wildly, and the terrifying force spread in all directions as airwaves. Whitebeard appeared unfazed, gripping the naginata tightly, and his hair stood on end!

The sky was cloaked in thick black clouds. Occasionally, electric arcs darted through the air, accompanied by muffled thunderous roars. The atmosphere grew darker and more ominous.

Conqueror's Haki! !

Boom——! ! !

With a sudden step forward, Murakumogiri, enveloped in black lightning, slashed ahead, shattering the ice within tens of meters around instantly!

Large and small ice blocks floated up and down, leaving many Marines and pirates with no stable ground, forcing them to cling to the ice blocks to avoid falling into the water.

Everyone gazed upwards at the shifting sky, a realization dawning on them.

The strongest man in the world is furious! !

"Just the lingering power of his momentum can effortlessly trigger natural phenomena. He truly is the strongest man in the world, Whitebeard, but..."

Atlas suddenly unsheathed his sword, slicing through the air like the onset of night. The gleaming blade was exposed, and his stature instantly grew taller. Haki enveloped his entire form, intricate patterns appearing all over, and waves of heat emanated from every pore on his body. A misty aura formed behind him.

Seimei Kikan Bushintai (Life Return Martial God Body)! !

With hands gripping the knife's handle, standing resolute, the unbeatable Conqueror's haki enveloped him, and the patterns on his body appeared even more profound.

"Secret of Ittoryu: Behead the enemies without stopping, without resting with the sword..."

"Chi no Sora (Blood Sky)!!"

The arm swelled once more, the same black lightning crackling along the blade, and the body descended rapidly, aiming for Whitebeard's position.

Buzz—! ! !

Before the blades made contact, the two formidable Conqueror's clashed, casting an eclipse over the entire world. The only illuminated space was where the two long knives confronted each other.

The force resulting from their collision resembled a dragon lurking in the abyss, shooting straight out of the sky! !

The sky, initially filled with thunderclouds, seemed as though it had been cleaved by a sharp blade, creating a gap that stretched for several kilometers.

The sky... ripped apart! !

"What an incredible kid. To engage Whitebeard to this extent," Sengoku couldn't help but exclaim in awe from the execution platform.

This kid is undoubtedly the most remarkable young man he has ever witnessed. The future of the Marines...

Perhaps it rests upon him.

Sengoku couldn't resist turning his head, casting a glance towards the highest sanctum of the Red Line.

- That's Mariejois' domain.

"Bwahahaha! Indeed, Atlas is our Marine from East Blue!!" Garp beside him also laughed heartily.

"By the way, where did Tsuru go?"

"Heading over to attend to the wounded," Sengoku turned around and responded calmly.

"Hahaha, Tsuru's fruit ability can indeed reach that level!"

"Hey hey hey! What's that?"

"It looks like... a azure dragon?!"

Suddenly, in the space where the sky had split, a colossal dragon emerged, spiraling, undulating, and enveloped in thunder.

Flame clouds billowed beneath the claws, and the cyan scales bristled under the clash between Whitebeard and Atlas, akin to ancient demon gods descending from the heavens!

The Strongest Creature-Kaido! ! !

"Roar--!!"

"What a delight. Whitebeard, it appears you're aging!"

Kaido shook the massive dragon head, the thick dragon whiskers dancing in the wind, and the menacing mouth with interwoven fangs suddenly opened wide.

"Bolo Breath (Heat Breath)!!!"

A resounding roar echoed through the sky as the colossal dragon body rapidly descended, unleashing a scalding jet of breath!

The searing dragon flames cascaded from above, ensnaring both pirates and Marines within its attack radius.

"Hey! What's this lunatic Kaido up to?!"

"Dad should've finished off this guy from the start. He's nothing but a troublemaker!!"

Members of the Whitebeard Pirates retreated one after another, even if they had to navigate through the ongoing Marine conflict.

Just joking, if they took a hit from Kaido's fiery breath, they won't have any bones left.

"Bwahahaha! Kaido, I've been waiting for you to show up!"

Garp laughed heartily, utilized Geppo, and soared into the sky, aiming a punch at Kaido.

"Hold on! Let me neutralize his heat first."

Sengoku on the side suddenly took action and spoke calmly.

As soon as he finished speaking, Sengoku's figure underwent a sudden transformation. A dazzling golden light bathed the execution platform, nearly illuminating the entire battlefield. A majestic golden Buddha statue materialized, and Sengoku's form could be vaguely discerned.

Human-Human Fruit, Model: Buddha! ! !

"Kaido, Marine Headquarters isn't a place for your whims!"

The colossal golden palm stood tall, fingers interlocked, targeting the rapidly descending Kaido.

A massive ball of radiant light materialized in front of the palm, colliding with Kaido's jaw and the scorching breath!

Shōgekiha (Impact Wave )! ! !

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