Showing Off
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"Urgh... urgh!"
As Akira tightened his grip, Rakuyo's face turned red. Even his Armament Haki couldn't fend it off.
"Let go of Captain Rakuyo!"
A group of pirates charged at Akira, but he casually hurled Rakuyo in their direction with immense force.
"Arghhh!"
Rakuyo was sent flying like a ragdoll.
"I've got him! Arghhh!"
"Ughhhhhh!"
The pirates attempting to catch Rakuyo were knocked down like dominoes as he collided with them.
Around the world, those watching the broadcast were in awe of Uchiha Akira's overwhelming strength. His dominance on the battlefield was simply terrifying. The oppressive aura he exuded, walking through an army as if it were empty air, was unmatched.
These weren't mere foot soldiers; the pirates present here were no nobodies. Many of them were infamous figures in the New World.
Yet, in Akira's presence, they all seemed insignificant, reduced to mere cannon fodder.
The reason was simple—Uchiha Akira was far too powerful.
"So... that's Uchiha Akira?"
"Is he really this strong?!"
Many had only read about him in newspapers or heard tales of him through rumors.
Seeing him in action for the first time, however, was a different story.
Some pirates had previously thought the World Government's decision to place a 3-billion-Beri bounty on Akira was an exaggeration.
But now, they understood. This wasn't an overreaction—Akira truly deserved it.
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Water 7
The central plaza surrounding the live broadcast screen was packed with onlookers.
The mayor of Water 7, Iceburg, along with the leaders of the Galley-La Company and numerous citizens, were all glued to the broadcast.
"Mr. Akira is amazing!"
"Yeah, he's so strong!"
"As expected of Mr. Akira!"
The Uchiha Security Company had now became the city's new pride, same like the Galley-La Company.
Uchiha Akira had become a local idol—handsome, powerful, and kind. He was flawless. Many young women in Water 7 had already declared him their dream man.
Iceburg was equally excited. In hindsight, cutting ties with the World Government had been a bold, even reckless, decision.
While he could have dealt with the consequences personally, he would never have forgiven himself if it brought harm to Water 7.
Now, however, it was clear his decision had been the right one. Akira truly had the power to protect Water 7.
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Amazon Lily
Akira had previously purchased a high-quality broadcast transponder snail for Amazon Lily so that the Uchiha clan stationed there could stay informed about the outside world.
In the past, Amazon Lily's location in the Calm Belt had been a natural defense, isolating it from external threats.
However, with advancements in Seastone technology, the Calm Belt was no longer an impenetrable barrier. Amazon Lily needed to prepare for the future.
Everyone on the island gathered in the Uchiha clan's territory to watch the great War unfold.
"Lord Akira is so strong!"
"He's incredible! Those guys are no match for him at all!"
"As expected of Lord Akira!"
Praises for Akira echoed throughout the crowd.
"Akira… has grown stronger...a lot," Uchiha Fugaku said, deeply moved. He had watched Akira grow up.
Before the age of six, Akira seemed ordinary.
But after turning six, he began demonstrating incredible talent, slaying countless enemies on the battlefield and earning great merit for Konoha.
In hindsight, Akira might not have "grown stronger" at six. Perhaps he had always been a prodigy, simply choosing to hide his abilities until there was no longer a need to do so.
Once his potential was unleashed, he became stronger at a visible pace, seemingly without limit.
In the Shinobi World, Akira's fame soared, eventually earning him the title of Sword God.
He was the only person of his era to be called a "god."
"Go, Akira. Make the world tremble in the name of the Uchiha." Fugaku felt proud seeing this.
"I'll definitely become amazing like my brother and brother Akira." Sasuke's eyes were shining.
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Suddenly, a booming voice interrupted the battlefield:
"Everyone, clear the way!"
Diamond Jozu, the Third Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, bellowed loudly.
Jozu plunged his hands into the icy ground. "Uooooohhhh!"
With veins bulging and muscles straining, Jozu lifted a massive block of ice from the frozen battlefield.
CRACK!
The ice shattered, revealing an enormous chunk that Jozu heaved into the air.
"Take this!"
He hurled the giant ice block toward Akira with all his might.
"Whoa!"
"It's... an ice block!"
"That thing's huge!"
Everyone watching was stunned by the sight of the mountain-sized ice chunk flying through the air. The sheer strength required to throw it was unimaginable.
Jozu taunted, "If you've got what it takes, try stopping this!"
The colossal ice block cast a massive shadow as it descended, like a mountain falling from the sky.
"Run!"
Pirates and Marines alike scrambled to get out of its path.
Akira, however, remained unfazed. A faint smile curled on his lips.
With a light tap of his foot, he leaped into the air, reaching the ice block in an instant.
Raising one hand, he stopped the massive block mid-air.
The world seemed to freeze.
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"What?!"
"How is this possible?!"
Everyone watching, from the battlefield to the farthest corners of the world, was left speechless.
Akira had stopped the massive ice block with a single hand, holding it suspended in the air, using Earth Style: Lightened Boulder Jutsu.
"That's insane!"
"How can someone lift something so huge?!"
"Who the hell is he?!"
Some viewers, unfamiliar with Akira, asked in disbelief.
"You don't know him? That's Uchiha Akira, president of the Uchiha Security Company! He's the man whose first bounty from the World Government was set at 3 billion Berries!"
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Jozu's face darkened.
"That bastard..."
Akira glanced at the ice block in his hand and smirked.
"Ice is nice and all, but I don't like cold things. You can have it back."
Akira tilted his head slightly, a faint smirk tugging at his lips as he tightened his grip around the massive ice block.
"Catch"
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