A Strong Grip

Hashirama's words echoed in the ears of the three CP0 agents, who were trapped in the grip of the giant hands. About to succumb to the crushing force, a wave of anger and frustration washed over them.

They had heard insults before, but never anything as hurtful as this. Hashirama's simple assertion that they were too strong was a direct blow to their pride and reputation as the World Government's most powerful intelligence organization.

They couldn't believe that with just one hand out of the thousands the Buddha possessed, they had been captured like mere dolls. The humiliation was unbearable.

But what terrified them the most was the feeling of helplessness. The giant hands, with each movement, squeezed tighter, slowly suffocating them. They felt as if they were about to be crushed like ripe watermelons.

"If you have any honor, let us go!" shouted one of the agents, desperate to save his life.

"Hashirama, no matter what happens, this time you are dead. The descendants of the 20 Kings have put you on the dead list," added another, with a mix of threat and resignation.

They knew they had no escape. Their threats were only a desperate attempt to salvage some dignity before their inevitable end.

Hashirama, with an indifferent expression on his face, ordered the statue with a gesture of his hand.

In an instant, before Xebec, Roger, Sengoku, and the others present could react, the giant arms holding the three CP0 agents exploded in a burst of chakra.

"Ahhhhhhh!"

The three agents screamed in pain, even in their animal forms and with their Armament Haki covering their bodies, significantly increasing their defense and resistance. The intensity of the pain was unbearable, surpassing anything they had experienced before.

Crack... crack... crack...

The sound of breaking bones echoed across the battlefield, growing louder and more frequent. The force of the giant hands' grip was relentless, crushing the agents' bodies with ruthless cruelty.

The agents' screams grew more acute and desperate, mixed with blood that gushed from their eyes, ears, and mouths. The scene was grotesque and terrifying, a clear demonstration of Hashirama's unparalleled power.

"Why is this happening?!" exclaimed one of the agents, transformed into a feline, with a look of terror in his eyes. His attempts to free himself were futile, only intensifying his pain and agony.

Boom!

A bloody explosion shook the island. The agent transformed into Fenrir, the giant wolf, was completely crushed, his entrails scattered on the ground in a macabre spectacle. Blood gushed from the giant hand that had held him, soaking the earth with a crimson hue.

The agonizing screams of the CP0 agents echoed across the island.

"Do you... really dare to kill us?" With a trembling voice and a pale face, one agent barely managed to articulate the words.

"Hashirama, remember! The Five Elders won't let you go!" The other shouted with a mix of threat and plea, trying to appeal to the reason of the Ninja God.

The death of their companion Fenrir had left them in shock. Despite their apparent toughness and inflexibility, deep down they felt a profound regret for having participated in this raid against Hashirama.

Hashirama, unmoved by their pleas, simply looked at them with a cold, distant gaze.

Boom! Boom!

Another bloody explosion shook the island. This time, the remaining two agents were crushed alive by the giant hands. Their bodies were completely shattered, and their blood splattered on the spectators like a macabre ritual.

A sepulchral silence took over the battlefield. The death of the three CP0 agents had left everyone present stunned and terrified.

In less than 20 seconds, Hashirama had eliminated the World Government's most powerful agents. His display of strength was so overwhelming that no one dared to question his might.

The famous pirates who had witnessed the scene couldn't believe what they had seen. Initially, they thought the CP0 agents could at least put up a worthy fight, but reality had brutally hit them.

"Is this... is this Buddha really this strong?" murmured a pirate, still in shock from what he had just witnessed.

"Are these really the agents of the World Government?" asked another, with a mix of incredulity and fear.

"Gu la la la la, this... this is too incredible, isn't it?" exclaimed Newgate, with an uncomfortable smile.

It was well known that CP0 was the elite of the elite, tasked with protecting the world nobles and possessing formidable strength. However, what they had just witnessed was something they had never imagined.

Even transforming into their animal forms, the CP0 agents had been crushed like mere insects. Thinking about it made their skin crawl and filled them with a deep sense of helplessness.

Kong, the Fleet Admiral of the Navy, watched the scene with a mix of horror and admiration. "How can this giant Buddha statue be so monstrous?" he asked with a trembling voice.

Sengoku rubbed his head in frustration. "My maximum transformation is around 100 meters tall, which is already high, but... it doesn't even come close."

"Unless I awaken my fruit, I don't think I can keep increasing my size." Sengoku's voice was uncertain, reflecting the helplessness he felt in the face of Hashirama's power.

Hashirama, with his imposing figure atop the Thousand-Handed Buddha, looked at the marines with a challenging gaze.

Garp laughed heartily. "Bwahahaha, this guy is a real monster, worthy of the title 'Ninja God.' The CP0 agents aren't dead unjustly."

Kong, however, didn't share Garp's joy. He frowned and said in a low voice, "Garp, shut up. After all, we are on the same side, so I must pay more attention to your words."

Garp scratched his head and smiled with disapproval. "Bwahaha, I see."

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In the distance, Kaido and Linlin watched the scene with a mix of amazement and admiration. The ease with which Hashirama had defeated the CP0 agents was a clear indication of his immense power.

"I feel like the Captain will win!" exclaimed Kaido with enthusiasm. A ray of light shone in his violent eyes. "As long as the Captain can get out of this island alive, he will be strongly surrounded by the whole world. We can only wait and see!"

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