Deadly Battle

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Akainu could no longer hold back, his arms radiating searing-hot magma.

"Great Eruption!"

A massive molten fist, brimming with destructive power, hurtled toward Uchiha Kitaro.

"Susanoo!"

In an instant, powerful chakra surged around Uchiha Kitaro. A skeletal orange structure formed, followed by ligaments and muscle, encased in a cloak-like layer of chakra.

This was the second stage of Susanoo.

The massive Susanoo raised its fist to meet Akainu's magma punch.

Boom—!!!

The impact unleashed a cataclysmic shockwave, akin to a volcanic eruption, devastating everything in the vicinity. Buildings crumbled under the sheer force.

"Ice Block: Partisan!"

Aokiji unleashed five icy spears from his palms, each shooting toward Uchiha Kitaro.

The ice rapidly encased Susanoo, forming a massive frozen sphere.

Crack—!!

The giant Susanoo twisted its body, effortlessly shattering the ice prison.

"Yasakani Sacred Jewel!"

Kizaru appeared in midair, firing a barrage of golden light bullets.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The projectiles bombarded Susanoo, erupting in a series of dazzling explosions.

Bang!

A colossal figure emerged from the smoke, charging straight at Kizaru. Susanoo delivered a powerful kick toward the admiral.

Kizaru raised his arm to block.

Thud!

Whoosh—!!!

Kizaru was sent flying, crashing into Marineford's main building.

Boom—!!!

The impact triggered a terrifying explosion.

Suspended midair was the fully evolved Susanoo in its third form—a towering orange energy giant.

"What the hell is that?!"

Those seeing Uchiha Kitaro's third-stage Susanoo for the first time were struck with shock and awe. Its sheer size and overwhelming presence were terrifying.

Whitebeard, too, was astonished. Even his Quake-Quake Fruit powers had failed to penetrate this defense. He had taken a punch from this colossus and knew all too well how devastating its strength was.

Not only did it possess unparalleled defensive capabilities, but its offensive power was equally monstrous.

And yet, this was not its full power. The half-body form Kitaro used earlier was weaker, and even his current full-body form exceeded what Whitebeard faced earlier in their fight.

In other words, Whitebeard had been defeated without his opponent going all out.

Uchiha Kitaro controlled Susanoo to open its right palm, forming three glowing energy, the same ones Kizaru used.

"Yasakani Sacred Jewel!"

He hurled the golden light bullets toward Akainu below.

"Great Eruption!"

Akainu's arm morphed into a massive magma fist, firing it with explosive force to intercept the attacks.

The magma collided with the energy orbs.

Boom—!!!

A terrifying explosion erupted in the sky. The magma split into countless fiery fragments, raining down like volcanic missiles, wreaking havoc across Marineford.

Kitaro dived toward Akainu.

"Inugami Guren ~ Hound Crimson Lotus!"

Akainu's arm transformed into a molten, dog-shaped head, lunging toward Kitaro's true form inside Susanoo.

Boom—!

Cracks appeared on Susanoo as its surface scorched under the intense heat. In mere seconds, the magma would breach its defenses.

But Susanoo raised its massive fist high, slamming it down onto Akainu.

Akainu raised his other arm to block.

Boom—!!

"Argh!"

Already injured from Whitebeard's earlier attack, Akainu couldn't withstand Susanoo's raw power. He was sent flying once again.

"Ice Age!"

Aokiji launched his ultimate move.

An enormous ice pillar struck Susanoo, freezing it rapidly.

Uchiha Kitaro fixed his gaze on Aokiji.

"Amaterasu!"

Black flames materialized on Aokiji's body out of nowhere.

"Not good!"

Aokiji immediately shifted to his elemental form, shedding a layer of ice from his body and reappearing unscathed some distance away.

The black flames consumed the discarded ice shell.

"That was close! Luckily, I had prepared in advance," Aokiji muttered, relieved. He had covered himself in a thin layer of ice earlier, anticipating such an attack.

Just as Kitaro prepared to pursue him, a massive laser beam struck Susanoo.

Boom—!!

The devastating explosion rocked Susanoo, cracking its outer layer.

The Marine Admirals regrouped, launching a coordinated assault on Uchiha Kitaro.

This world-shaking battle left all spectators utterly stunned.

After all, these were the Navy's three Admirals—the World Government's most formidable force.

Yet even together, they couldn't gain the upper hand. Just how powerful was this man, Uchiha Kitaro?

Sengoku's expression turned grave as he rolled up his sleeves. "Garp! There's no time for you to wallow in grief. If we don't stop that brat, Marine Headquarters—no, the Marine itself—is finished."

Sengoku was ready to join the battle. If the Admirals couldn't defeat him, it was up to the Fleet Admiral to act.

Garp clenched his fists, knowing now wasn't the time for personal feelings. Despite his desire to kill Akainu, the greater threat was Uchiha Kitaro.

At that moment, a group of figures appeared on the execution platform.

"You—! How did you get here?! The Blackbeard Pirates?!"

Sengoku's face darkened upon recognizing them.

It was indeed the Blackbeard Pirates. Beside Blackbeard stood several criminals clad in prison garb—infamous escapees from Impel Down's Level 6, now new members of Blackbeard's crew.

"Zehahaha! Long time no see, old man! Glad I could catch you before your death, Pops!"

Whitebeard's expression grew cold as he locked eyes with the instigator of all this chaos.

"...Teach..."

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