Wake Up

At the foot of the mountain, the Locke Pirates and the Marines were fighting fiercely. The pirates and the Marines constantly killed each other on the wide ice. The sound of guns, swords, and shouts was endless.

However, the Marines were defeated by the attack of the Locke Pirates. Under the control of Barbossa, Aceday, and Moria, the few lieutenants completely lost the ability to fight against the Locke Pirates.

Therefore, under the leadership of Sasaki, Laffitte and a few other officers, the Marines that lost their high-end combat power were almost easily defeated. Even if some rear admirals were struggling to resist, after the monster, Versa, joined the battlefield, he completely lost the ability to resist.

Versa was like a human dragon, crazily flying all the marine soldiers that he saw. Several rear admirals were beaten to death by his mace. However, even so, Sengoku wanted to stay on track. Sengoku looked at the retreating Marines and the powerful Locke Pirates. He had a plan in his heart.

In these two years, the strength of Locke Pirates has increased a lot. Especially Barrett, Ember, and Versa."

"All Marines, hear my order! Quickly distance yourself from the enemy and prepare to retreat!" Sengoku shouted.

All the soldiers looked at Sengoku in surprise. They didn't understand why the Sengoku said to retreat.

However, the duty of a soldier made them faithfully carry out orders. "Ah la la la, it seems that today's contest will end here." Kuzan's whole body was cold as he stared at the burning embers before him. "Hmph! Next time we meet, you won't suppress me like today." Ember snorted coldly.

After a short exchange of blows, Ember was entirely at a disadvantage. Although he would not be defeated so quickly with his abilities, failure was only a matter of time. "Ah, la, la, this is troublesome. There was a Locke in the past, and now there is you. It is troublesome. However, the next time we meet, I will not show mercy."

After speaking, Kuzan retracted his ability and was not ready to attack. Ember also retracted his ability and returned to normal. He crossed his arms around his chest and stared at Kuzan. In the distance, the battle between Barett and Sakazuki had also ended.

Although the battle was short, both of them knew that they were in a sorry state. Barett's golden hair was charred in several places, and his military uniform was also tattered.

There was also a spot on his chest that was burned by lava.

Sakazuki was similar to Barett.

The red suit had disappeared entirely, revealing Sakazuki's muscular upper body. However, his muscular upper body was bruised all over. The cloak of justice behind him had long disappeared, and one of his eyes had turned into a panda eye. Sakazuki fought back Barett with all his might and quickly distanced himself from Barett.

Blood dripped from the corner of his mouth as Sakazuki stared at Barett with a dark expression. Barett laughed loudly as he watched Sakazuki retreat. Although Barett looked battered and exhausted, his physical strength was still deep, and his domineering reserve was still deep.

"Hey, Sakazuki, are you preparing to escape again?" Barett grinned and provoked Sakazuki, but he did not attack again. When Sakazuki heard Barett's words, his expression became even uglier. It must be said that in this battle with Barett, he already felt he wasn't a match for the other party.

That unfathomable domineeringness and bottomless physical strength. And that incomparably terrifying physical quality, all of it showed the essence of his monster. However, although he was very unhappy in his heart, Sakazuki didn't rashly attack Barett again.

"Hmph! I have achieved my goal this time. The navy doesn't need to fight to the death with you."

"However, Barett, you have such powerful strength. You can set up a pirate group by yourself and become the boss. Why do you still stay by Locke's side and be his subordinate? This is not worthy of your monster-like strength." Sakazuki suddenly praised Barett.

If you leave Locke, your future achievements will be higher than his. Moreover, you are stronger than Locke. That little brat is not qualified to make a person like you submit to him."

Barett was stunned for a moment when he heard Sakazuki's words. Then, he suddenly laughed wildly.

"Hahahahaha! Sakazuki! Are you trying to sow discord between Locke and me?" An incomparably violent aura continuously erupted from his body.

"I have been cared for by Locke since I was a child. I would have died on the battlefield long ago if not for him. Moreover, even without this relationship, Locke was still a man worthy of making me submit to others!" Barett looked at Sakazuki with a dangerous gaze.

He was furious that Sakazuki wanted to sow discord between him and Locke. "Originally, I was prepared to listen to Locke's instructions and casually fight with you. However, I have changed my mind now! Sakazuki, you will die here today!"

"Ghost Qi - Fusion - Giant God Warrior!" As Barett roared angrily, the red liquid substance that looked like a book spread out from under his feet. All the places passed, and the red liquid turned into molecules and quickly gathered towards Barett.

Under his ability, several navy warships turned into countless molecules and gathered towards Barett. Locke looked at the changes happening below and felt helpless. He had heard every word of what Sakazuki and Barett had said.

"That idiot Sakazuki, I'll give him some good fruits now." Locke murmured in a low voice. Soon, all the molecules gathered and wrapped around Barett. A giant, fifty meters tall, stood on the glacier. Barett's Ghost Qi Equipment entirely covered the black giant.

A violent aura constantly emanated from his body. The soldiers stared at the giant with their mouths wide open, their eyes wide in shock. "Awakening? This bastard! He awakened his ability!" Sakazuki looked at the 50-meter-tall titan in front of him with an ugly expression.

"That little demon Barett developed his ability to awaken! This is difficult to deal with!" Sengoku cursed in a low voice.

"Hahahaha! Sakazuki, I will let you taste how powerful my ability after awakening is today! Die for me!"

"Netherworld - Dark!" The considerable palm was covered with dense Ghost Qi, carrying the will to destroy everything as it slapped towards Sakazuki.

"Bastard! Don't think you can kill me like this!"

"Dog Teeth Red Lotus!"