125. Activating The Face Fruit Ability! What If I Don't Give You This Face?

Above Marineford, the skies churned with intense turbulence.

When that fatal blow descended from above, it felt as if the entire world ignited!

As people watched the blue beam of light cascading down on the giant screen, fear gripped the hearts of those across the globe.

On the battlefield of Marineford, countless individuals couldn't help but exhale a sigh of relief.

Even the mighty warriors held their breath, summoning every ounce of strength to resist.

The formidable aura of Devil Fruit abilities, Armament Haki, and Conqueror's Haki paled in comparison to this overwhelming coercion.

The initial impact of the fatal blow struck Al, who soared high in the sky!

In that moment, he fixed his gaze toward Mariejois with a chilling intensity, emanating a profound arrogance!

"After this strike, I'll present you with a grand gift!"

As those cold, murderous words left Al's lips, the terrifying blue beam, brimming with destruction and death, engulfed Al's body in an instant!

Bullet's expression darkened as his towering hundred-foot-tall form crumbled into dust under the force of that terrifying blow!

Despite his immense size, only one leg remained, struggling to maintain balance.

The Seven Warlords of the Sea and the Whitebeard Pirates, along with their crews, swiftly coated their arms with Armament Haki, striving to withstand the onslaught!

Yet, as the horrifying attack landed, it was evident to all that the bodies of countless pirates were rapidly dissipating before their eyes!

Garp enveloped his entire body in his own Armament Haki, shielding himself while channeling all his strength into his arms.

Then, he clashed head-on with this formidable strike in mid-air!

Whitebeard and Kaido imbued their weapons with Conqueror's Haki, while their bodies were shielded by Armament Haki, standing firm beneath Garp's protection.

Shanks followed suit, enveloping his entire body in Armament Haki while infusing his weapon with Conqueror's Haki, unleashing a menacing aura with his sword!

Hawkeye, along with the other members of the Red Hair Pirates, fortified themselves and their weapons with Armament Haki, striving to withstand the overwhelming assault!

At the ruins of the Marine headquarters, even with nine top-ranking Marines standing against the onslaught, numerous Marine soldiers were instantly reduced to ashes by the devastating aftermath.

Despite being outside the core range of the attack, the nine top Marines still struggled immensely to withstand its force!

Beads of sweat vaporized instantly upon forming on their foreheads!

"Stay strong, everyone!!!" Kong ground his teeth, unleashing a desperate roar and expelling an astonishing breath!

Sengoku, in his Buddha form, had his pupils narrow sharply as his aura surged instantly!

Witnessing this, Tsuru was filled with anguish, knowing that Kong and Sengoku were sacrificing their very lives to resist!

As time ticked away, each minute and second felt like an eternity...

Though the attack only raged for a few heartbeats, it left Marineford in ruins, as if a century had passed!

As the power of the devastating blow gradually waned, the heavily wounded Shanks glimpsed a spark of hope in his eyes.

"Damn it, I've just regained my freedom, I can't die here!!!" Bullet roared defiantly, his aura surging instantaneously.

Clearly, in a bid to survive, he too was prepared to sacrifice his life for fleeting strength.

"Stay strong, just a little longer..." Shanks gritted his teeth, his grip on Gryphon trembling, his expression contorted with effort.

Kaido, too, felt the strain, his mace gradually dispersing under the onslaught.

Garp's expression darkened as he was pushed back several meters by the devastating blow, his fists clad in the Ultimate Armament haki, crackling with electricity.

Whitebeard, despite spitting out a mouthful of blood, fiercely protected Ace and Marco.

As they sensed the attack waning, everyone surged with an even more intense aura, fueled by their will to survive!

After a few heartbeats, the immense beam of light, which had been engulfing half of Marineford, began to shrink at a visible pace.

Suddenly, several figures emerged in the sky, instantly capturing everyone's attention!

Amidst such devastation, it was inconceivable for Al and his crew of peculiar beings within the core range of the attack to survive!

This was the immediate realization that struck everyone upon sighting those figures!

Indeed, even someone as formidable as Shanks struggled like a wounded animal under this onslaught.

His dark red attire dissipated in the ferocious blow, revealing a body drenched in blood!

Bullet, too, was slammed to the ground by the force of the attack, his body marked with burns!

At this moment, the nine top Marines teetered on the brink of collapse, their endurance nearing its limits.

Members of the Red Hair Pirates, along with Hawkeye and his companions, sustained relatively minor injuries during the resistance, thanks to their restraint.

Yet, there lingered a sense of impending strain, a feeling that they might not hold out much longer.

However, in the next moment, as the blue beam of light gradually contracted its reach, Al's figure emerged in people's sight.

Clear as day, at the heart of the dazzling blue beam, Al hovered in the air, arms folded, his gaze icy as he stared in a specific direction!

Unbelievable to all!

Al stood unscathed, without a shred of protection, defying the terrifying blow with his bare body! Not a single garment torn!

"Are you kidding me? How can someone withstand such a devastating attack unharmed!" Doflamingo's eyes widened in fear behind his shattered glasses!

Not just him, but everyone regarded Al as if he were a monstrous entity—a truly terrifying monster!

Shanks and Kong cursed the monstrous being in their hearts almost simultaneously!

Al, standing within the heart of the attack, was engulfed in a divine blue radiance at this moment!

"Is he even human?"

"Not only him, but even those peculiar creatures are untouched. How can this be!?"

"Could it be that the closer you are to the center of the attack, the less harm you suffer!?"

"Are you daft? Didn't you see Whitebeard and the others were also within the core of the attack range?"

"And what about the injuries on your wife?"

As they gazed at Whitebeard, slightly beneath Al, the pirates couldn't help but tremble!

At that moment, Whitebeard's entire body was drenched in blood, wounds oozing incessantly.

Kaido fared no better; despite his Armament Haki, his charred body emitted black smoke.

As the terrifying blue beam of light contracted to the point where it could only accommodate one person, Al's figure was fully exposed to the world's gaze!

Without employing any Haki or Devil Fruit abilities, did he truly withstand the assault with his bare body alone!?

And still within the core range of the attack?

"Are you kidding me? How can there be absolutely no damage at all!"

Bullet, crushed and embedded in the soil, gazed up at Al in the air, gritting his teeth as he let out an incredulous roar.

The nine top Marines slowly lowered their arms, gasping for breath, their eyes reflecting a deep sense of urgency.

In the Holy Land of Mariejois, Im hovered over Pangaea Castle, ever vigilant of the reach of this devastating blow.

After all, those Marines still held some value. If they were all eliminated, the Marine system would be rendered useless.

However, just as Im was about to depart, the scene that appeared on the screen surprised him!

Upon seeing Tom, with his puzzled expression, and the other peculiar creatures on the screen, Im suddenly froze in place, ripples of disbelief coursing through his heart.

As the image focused on Al at the center of the beam of light, Im could no longer contain his astonishment!

"Can't even eradicate a cat with one blow?"

"Not even a dog?"

"And that kid still stands unscathed at the heart of the attack, not a single tear in his clothes?"

As Im pondered how those individuals achieved such feats...

Only on the screen!

Al fixed a cold stare toward Mariejois, and the sword in his hand erupted with crimson aura, illuminating the entire sky!

With Al's arm abruptly raised, a scarlet sword energy pierced the heavens, hurtling straight toward Mariejois!

"Tom's immortal body is more than just immortal!"

"It's a miracle!"

"The king of the world? Lord Im? Heh!"

As people observed the screen, they witnessed Al tearing through the sky with the scarlet sword energy aimed at Mariejois.

Im's eyes filled with disdain as he watched.

Mariejois and Marineford were separated by more than just a few nautical miles. How could someone traverse such a distance through the air with a single sword?

However, what Im didn't realize was that in the hours to come...

Countless inhabitants of the islands between Marineford and Mariejois would witness scenes they would never forget!

A scarlet sword energy, cutting through the sky, leaving a trail of unforgettable awe in its wake!

After wielding the sword, Al immediately directed his attention to all the powerful individuals present.

For them, at this moment, only Shanks had sustained slightly less severe damage, which was not fatal.

Bloodstains were visible at the corners of everyone's mouths!

In Marineford at this juncture, the area within the attack range was only the portion protected by those individuals, while the rest lay beyond, submerged in the ocean.

Toweringly perched atop the massive stone pillars jutting out from the sea.

All the top Marines and formidable pirates gritted their teeth, rising to their feet and fixing Al with gazes akin to those of monsters.

"This is the perfect opportunity for a massacre!"

"If you all perish, the islands under your control will be mine!"

With those words, Al swiftly drew out the Oto and Kogarashi.

The two swords, radiating scarlet bloodlight, bathed the entire sky, their terrifying aura sending shivers down their spines!

At this moment, among all the formidable figures present, Al stood as the sole target!

Indeed, it seemed more like a slaughterhouse where Al hunted down everyone!

Just as Al was poised to draw his blade, another scarlet light soared into the sky!

There stood Shanks, his expression grave, as he spoke in a deep voice:

"This war has already ignited across the world. If they perish, it will only plunge the world into greater chaos!"

"Your Excellency, please grant me face!"

Al grinned upon hearing this, jesting, "And what if I refuse to spare you this face?" (T/N: It means give respect or something, my friends from wuxia will understand)

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Here is the final chapter I have. I couldn't find the machine translation for the next chapter. If you can locate it, please let me know in the comments.