Chapter 53: The Voice of God

Naval Headquarter, Marineford.

When Shiro, the Rear Admiral, confronts Admiral Akainu, it immediately attracts the attention of many powerful figures on the battlefield. Although the central battle of the War of the Best was between the Emperor Whitebeard and Fleet Admiral Sengoku the Buddha, the strength Shiro displayed, along with his current status and various actions in Marineford, made him nearly as important to the Navy as Fire Fist Ace!

If Shiro were to leave safely after this war, the prestige and authority of the Navy on these seas would suffer a heavy blow. To Akainu, who believes in absolute justice, this scenario is an unbearable disgrace to the Navy and justice itself.

Thus, all senior Marine officers knew that Akainu's battle with Shiro would be one where only one would survive. As the Admiral with the strongest destructive power and attack capabilities among the three Admirals, Akainu was likely to give it his all in dealing with Shiro. Despite Shiro's great strength, it was uncertain if he could withstand Akainu's might.

To this end, Admiral candidate Vice Admiral Tsuru began to consciously approach the battle area. Although Shiro had shown a speed comparable to that of Admiral Borsalino, Akainu could not be unprepared. Knowing Shiro's character, he would certainly confront Akainu directly. Otherwise, he wouldn't have taunted Akainu by calling him "Red Dog."

Vice Admiral Tsuru also began to consider her own position. Not long ago, when Shiro had not yet reached a cooperative agreement with the Emperor Whitebeard, Fleet Admiral Sengoku had announced the order to hunt down Shiro. Without a doubt, Sengoku himself had said that this was the highest order of the World Government!

It was clear that the Navy was merely a tool in the hands of the World Government—a facade to maintain appearances. From the Navy's point of view, they should have tried to appease Shiro, or at least prevent him from allying with Whitebeard. Doing so could have saved many sailors' lives. But to the World Government and the Celestial Dragons, ordinary sailors were no different from the "slaves" they exploited.

Such a World Government, such an indiscriminate Navy—it was truly disheartening! Vice Admiral Tsuru felt a slight shake in her resolve.

"Shiro, I won't waste words with you. When you die, I will personally carry your head to display it at naval bases around the world!" Admiral Akainu shouted, enraged by Shiro's actions.

He had always regarded Shiro as a traitor to the Navy, a stain on justice. Now, after being repeatedly humiliated by being called "Red Dog," Akainu was naturally furious. When he attacked, it was like a volcanic eruption. Thick magma formed a terrifying barrier within a kilometer!

Some unlucky pirates and even Marines were caught in the magma barrier, instantly burned to ashes.

"Red Dog, do you kill Marines too?" Shiro's expression turned cold. He knew Akainu was ruthless, willing to do anything to complete a mission, but this behavior was truly unacceptable!

"If it means eliminating you, their deaths are worth it. After the war, I will naturally commend the fallen Marines!" Akainu declared resolutely.

The magma barrier was nearly complete, aiming to trap Shiro, nullifying his speed advantage and forcing him into a direct fight. Shiro must die!

"Show your full power! Red Dog, today I will correct your distorted justice!" Shiro's anger surged. Although he was no longer part of the Navy and unlikely to return, seeing Akainu's indiscriminate actions—sacrificing subordinates and innocent sailors alike—made him feel ashamed!

To call this absolute justice was a mockery! Where was Akainu's sense of justice when the Celestial Dragons tortured and killed civilians? Just a dog!

[Ding, detecting the host's strong fighting intent, options triggered!]

[Option 1: Proceed cautiously, escape before Admiral Akainu's magma barrier is completed, and avoid confronting the most destructive Admiral. Reward: God-level recovery potion X 24 hours. (This allows you to recover to peak combat power within 24 hours, maintaining it for 24 hours, with a slight improvement in physical fitness after the drug effect ends.)]

[Option 2: Fight with blood, complete the life-and-death confrontation with Admiral Akainu, and gain the upper hand in battle, shocking the entire Navy. Rewards: 1. After the host and Akainu have fought ten rounds, the magma barrier will automatically disappear. 2. Skill: Voice of God (Through Haki, convey the voice directly to the hearts of people, with words that shock and agitate to an extraordinary degree!)]

As Shiro and Admiral Akainu squared off, with a fierce battle about to erupt at any moment, the system's options were triggered!

Shiro quickly understood the two options and made his decision. Let him avoid the fight? Impossible, even temporarily. In the showdown between him and Akainu, whoever retreated would be humiliated. And Akainu didn't deserve that honor.

Besides, regarding the rewards, although the God-level recovery potion was good, Shiro didn't need it right now. He was in great shape, at his peak. It would be more useful to give the God-level recovery potion to Whitebeard. A peak Whitebeard would certainly give Marineford a 'nightmarish' memory, but it wouldn't be of much use to Shiro himself. He didn't want to see a Whitebeard rampaging through the battlefield.

By comparison, the Voice of God was much more useful—a voice that reaches straight to the heart, with super-doubled shock and agitation! This seemed like a god-level skill! Shiro could even take this opportunity to instigate a wave within the Navy and build his own power team!

Therefore, Shiro hardly hesitated and decided to choose the second task.

By this time, the magma barrier was almost complete. The Pirate Empress and Vice Admiral Tsuru watched the barrier with worry, ready to intervene at any moment. The barrier blocked the line of sight, so they could only sense the battle through sound and Haki. The area where Shiro and Akainu were was filled with the heat and fire of magma, resembling a hell of molten rock!

"Biased justice? Hahaha, Shiro, you're just a kid. How dare you comment on my justice?" Admiral Akainu roared with anger, and then his eyes flashed as he attacked!

Hell!

"Talk about justice? People who talk about justice are often the true darkness. No, you're just a dog, at best a thug for the darkness!"

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