Chapter 93: Justice?

'Whoosh...'

Flames shot up into the sky, thick smoke billowing. One by one, massive trees were ignited, and in an instant, the raging fire spread rapidly across Island No. 2. Intense waves of heat, like molten lava, radiated outward.

"This lunatic... does he not care if the whole island burns down?" Hammons William's expression darkened as he quickly retreated to a safer distance, his eyes fixed on Fallen Angel El, seething with undisguised killing intent.

"Damn it... no wonder he was able to kill Hark!" Despite the power of his Impact-Impact Fruit, William found himself slightly outmatched in their earlier clash. El's overwhelming strength left his arms numb, trembling uncontrollably.

"A bunch of self-deluded fools..." El remained composed, spitting disdainfully on the ground. Looking down at Hammons William, whose face had turned a ghastly shade, he sneered, "You think by shouting hollow slogans of 'justice,' you can claim to represent righteousness and morality?"

"You brat! How dare you spout such nonsense—"

Enraged, Hammons William charged forward, fists brimming with destructive impact energy, relentlessly attacking El.

"Blabbering on and on—" El, unfazed, fought back with his Great Halberd, which crackled with lightning and fire, creating a searing heat that sent shivers down anyone's spine.

The massive halberd, crackling with lightning and flames, struck with swift precision, blocking William's attacks and launching powerful counterattacks in return.

'Boom! Boom!'

The sounds of their violent clashes echoed continuously. Both figures, radiating killing intent, engaged in fierce combat, neither willing to back down.

'Whoosh... Boom...'

The earth trembled underfoot, groaning from the immense pressure. The sea beyond surged violently, waves crashing as shockwaves rippled outward, like expanding circles from their battle.

'Boom!'

In an instant, another powerful collision erupted. Blinding lightning flashed, and blazing flames roared as El's giant halberd, brimming with unstoppable power, forced Hammons William, the Fleet Admiral, to retreat. The ground beneath his feet crumbled as he was sent flying.

"At the end of the day, the Navy is nothing but a pack of dogs for the World Government, no different from the armies of the kingdoms across the sea... The only difference is that your strength surpasses theirs."

Holding his Great Halberd with flames roaring behind him, El's presence was overwhelming as he relentlessly pursued William. "If there's another difference, it's that the Navy, as the Government's strongest attack dogs, are more arrogant and lacking in principle than anyone else!"

"Shut up!!"

Hammons William roared in fury, launching himself into the air, his right foot coated in advanced Armament Haki, brimming with a brilliant shockwave. Locking onto El below with his Observation Haki, he dived down like a missile.

"Justice Strike!!"

El's eyes gleamed coldly as he swung his Great Halberd, completely fearless, meeting the attack head-on.

'Boom—' The air itself seemed to collapse as a violent shockwave of sword energy surged forth, clashing fiercely with William's powerful kick.

'Boom! Boom!'

The earth shook violently, the sea roared, and much of Island No. 2 collapsed, forming a massive lake as seawater flooded in.

'Whoosh...'

"So, do you think I'm wrong?" El, with his four wings beating rapidly, aggressively flew into the air, pursuing William, who had landed on Island No. 3 after being forced to retreat.

"You use your strength and the World Government's control over the media to manipulate the world's narrative. Anyone or any force that opposes you is conveniently labeled 'evil'!"

El's cold, unyielding gaze fell on Hammons William, who, though slightly disheveled, was clearly stronger than the earlier Admiral Hark and not yet seriously injured. His enormous Great Halberd swung down mercilessly as he continued, "But a dog is still a dog. When your master throws you a bone, you wag your tail and beg for more..."

"If the World Government ordered you to initiate a Buster Call to destroy the Sabaody Archipelago right now, would you dare say 'no' as the Fleet Admiral?"

"A mere Lunarian remnant, guilty of offending the descendants of the creators, committing unforgivable crimes..." Hammons William's face twisted with anger as he stared down the Fallen Angel. "A criminal is still a criminal, no matter how eloquent your words. All you're doing is trying to justify your actions!"

Despite his words, a flicker of discomfort crossed his face. Clenching his fists tightly, his expression turned darker than ever. Deep down, he knew El's accusations were true—if the World Government demanded a Buster Call, he couldn't refuse, no matter his protests. The Five Elders were too domineering, too powerful, and would never relent on such matters.

"Tch..."

In an instant, his anger boiled over. With a step, he charged at El, shouting, "What makes you think you're qualified to criticize the Navy's justice?"

"If you're too scared to face the truth, then keep your mouth shut!" El retorted, his fiery halberd swinging powerfully. "A dog dares to lecture me about justice? Stop pretending you're righteous!"

'Boom—'

A scorching, crescent-shaped shockwave collided with William's Haki-infused kick, resulting in a deafening explosion.

'Boom! Boom!'

Flames and hot winds surged as Island No. 3 trembled, cracks appearing across the landscape as the temperature continued to rise. Even the sky was stained red from the intense heat.

'Boom… Boom…'

Amidst their violent clash, the sky above darkened with thick clouds. Thunder rumbled as a towering figure approached the stormy sky, standing atop a blazing, sentient fireball resembling a miniature sun.

"What is that?" Both Hammons William and the surviving naval forces on the ships stared in shock. High above, two devilish faces loomed within the dark clouds.

"Ma-ma-ma-ma~! Seven or eight warships left, huh?"

At that moment, Charlotte Linlin, having merged with Gerd and Lily to harness the Soul-Soul Fruit's power, stood atop the thunderclouds Zeus and Hera. Her enormous figure was awe-inspiring, radiating an aura that commanded respect.

Gazing down at the remaining ships below, Linlin issued a chilling order to the two thundercloud homies: "Let's finish them off in one go… Zeus, Hera!"

"Yes!!"

Thunder rumbled, and the devilish faces of Zeus and Hera split open with eerie grins, unleashing terrifying bolts of lightning. Drawing on the power of the clouds above, they summoned an even greater storm.

"God's Wrath!!!"

Raising her arms, Linlin's eyes gleamed as she infused the lightning with her soul power through the Soul-Soul Fruit.

'Crackle... Boom...'

The lightning snaked through the sky, twisting and crackling like the limbs of a living creature. It descended upon the remaining warships with lethal precision.

'Boom… Boom…'

"Ahhh!!"

Screams of terror echoed as the navy soldiers were struck by the lightning, which seemed to have a mind of its own, snaking through their bodies, leaving none unscathed. The deadly bolts surged onward, tearing through the rest of the crew, sparing no one.

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