Kill Two Vice Admirals In A Row And Retreat

"Oda Eiichiro? I remember you!" Akainu's fury intensified, and his attacks became even more relentless. "Vice Admiral Garp! As a Marine hero, are you going to let the murderer of a Vice Admiral escape? Ha!"

In this operation, Garp was the official commander, with Akainu acting under his command. This was Akainu's way of urging Garp to take action.

Garp stood opposite Arias, studying him intently. "Boy, take off that mask. I have a feeling I've seen you somewhere before."

Arias remained unfazed. "If you want to see my true face, you'll have to earn it."

Garp chuckled, looking up at the sky. "I haven't met someone as bold as you in a long time!"

In an instant, Garp was in front of Arias, using Marine's Shave technique from the Six Forms. This time, the old man was using his full strength.

Arias didn't panic; he teleported behind Garp and slashed at his neck. But Garp dodged effortlessly. These veterans who rely solely on physical prowess had Conqueror's Haki that was terrifyingly strong.

Their weapons clashed—Garp's iron fist against Arias's blade. Even though Arias's sword was coated in Haki, he could feel it straining under the impact. After several collisions, the hilt of his sword started to loosen.

Arias quickly realized that his sword, a quality blade but not a supreme-grade weapon, was insufficient for a battle of this magnitude. As he continued to exchange blows with Garp, it became clear that the old man was superior in both Haki and combat experience.

If Arias could fight with all his powers unleashed, he was confident he could hold his own against Garp. But with his abilities restricted, he quickly found himself at a disadvantage.

Using chemical methods to manipulate Garp's clothing, as he had done with Huo Shaoshan, was also out of the question. Garp's Observation Haki was far too advanced; he would notice the manipulation immediately and counter with his Armament Haki.

After several more exchanges, Arias sheathed his blade. If he continued to use it, the sword would be destroyed. He switched to using his speed and Dragon Claw techniques to fight Garp. Although he was still at a disadvantage, he managed to hold his own.

"Did you learn the Dragon Claw Fist from my no-good son?" Garp asked as he attacked.

"Yes," Arias replied, "but I've improved it. This Dragon Claw Fist is now uniquely mine!"

As their fists and claws clashed, Arias felt a numbing sensation in his fingers with every hit. Fortunately, his body had been enhanced by the Immortal Thief Liuku technique, allowing him to dissipate much of the force from Garp's blows. If his mastery of the technique were more advanced, he could even reflect the force back at his opponent. But for now, this ability to dissipate force was more than sufficient.

Garp, meanwhile, was puzzled. His fists, which could level mountains, felt as if they were hitting something soft and yielding—like punching a marshmallow. And yet, Arias's Dragon Claws were strong enough to almost shatter Garp's Haki defenses. Garp couldn't help but wonder when Dragon had recruited such a powerful ally.

On the battlefield, the Revolutionary Army soldiers were being pushed back by the Marines. The Revolutionary Army had taken the brunt of the initial attack and suffered heavy casualties. The battle between Dragon and Akainu was evenly matched, while Ivankov and Guysha were deadlocked. But Crow had the upper hand against Ghost Spider. As a high-ranking officer in the Revolutionary Army, Crow's strength was formidable.

This battle wasn't about defeating the Marines but about completing a mission assigned by Arias. Dragon and the others were looking for an opportunity to break through the Marine lines and escape. When they saw Arias kill Huo Shaoshan, they knew their chance had come.

"Now, Crow!" Dragon shouted. The winds and rain intensified as Dragon's Sunshuang claws briefly overpowered Akainu.

Crow understood immediately and transformed into coal ash, moving behind Ghost Spider. "Square-Pointed Coal!"

Countless soot particles condensed into giant swords, which rained down from the sky. At the same time, Crow used his Crow Souls technique, sending a swarm of crows flying into the Marine ranks, where they exploded on impact.

The battlefield descended into chaos. Ghost Spider fought valiantly, using his eight swords to defend himself, but a giant sword slashed through his hair and cut into his shoulder. Blood spattered the ground, and the Marine soldiers suffered even heavier losses.

Seeing Crow's overwhelming power, Ivankov knew it was time to finish his own fight. He moved with blinding speed, creating afterimages as he launched a high-frequency "Galaxy-WINK!" attack. The shockwave from his winks sent Guysha flying backward, her ribs fracturing under the impact despite her Haki defenses.

Blood spurted from Guysha's mouth, and the shockwave rippled through the Marine ranks, causing even more casualties among the soldiers.

"Let's go!" Dragon commanded. The explosive force of Crow's attacks created a diversion, allowing the Revolutionary Army soldiers to board their ships in the bay.

A powerful shockwave from Garp's Conqueror's Haki-infused punch blasted Arias, who barely managed to defend himself with his five-fingered enlightenment technique. "Damn it, this old man really wants to kill me!" Arias cursed. Although he was unharmed, the force of the attack left him shaken.

Without wasting any time, Arias teleported to Guysha. She quickly activated her Armament and Observation Haki, but Arias was too fast. In a flash, he struck her and then leaped into the air, teleporting onto the Revolutionary Army's ship.

On the shore, both Akainu and Garp pursued him, using Moonwalk to move swiftly through the air. They were furious—two Marine Vice Admirals had been killed in this battle, and not a single Revolutionary Army officer had fallen.

"Meteor Volcano!" Akainu roared, sending a massive torrent of magma down toward the Revolutionary Army's ship.

"Futile!" Dragon stood calmly at the bow of the ship. His control over the wind and rain not only extinguished the magma but also diverted the falling rocks away from the ship.

"Akainu, we'll meet again!" Crow used his Crow Souls technique to create another explosion in front of Akainu, temporarily halting his advance.

But Garp had already seized the opportunity to leap onto Dragon's ship. "Come back with me, son! Don't be so stubborn!" Garp's voice was so loud that even the Marines on the distant shore could hear it.

Dragon, however, was resolute. "Father, the World Government is corrupt and rotten. To bring true peace to the world, Marine justice alone isn't enough!"

"Is that so?" Garp roared back. "Then I'll knock some sense into you!"

Garp unleashed a powerful punch, but Dragon summoned a violent hurricane to counter it, using his own fist to block Garp's attack.

Nearby, Arias's eyes lit up—this was his chance!

"Room!" Arias activated his ability, teleporting directly to Dragon's side. Gamma rays crackled as he aimed his Dragon Claw Fist at Garp's heart.