Eight Gate's Strongest Move, Ye Guy!

At that moment, the sea, sky, and land surrounding the entire Naval Headquarters fell into an eerie silence.

A Five Elder was dead.

The news was monumental, almost unthinkable. One of the five representatives of the highest power within the World Government had perished here. It was a reality no one—pirate or Marine—would have believed without witnessing it firsthand.

Even the likes of Charlotte Linlin and Kaido, titans of the pirate world, hadn't anticipated seeing the fall of a Five Elder today.

"Now's our chance! Marines, fight back with everything you've got!"

Luo Lan stepped into the void, his voice carrying authority and resolve.

"Charge!"

The Marines erupted into a thunderous roar, their collective spirit reignited. With renewed vigor, they surged forward, meeting the pirates head-on with overwhelming force.

Freed from the oppressive pressure of the fallen Five Elder, Marine's forces unleashed their full potential. The shift in momentum was immediate and devastating—the pirates' morale plummeted like a sinking ship.

Luo Lan didn't waste the opportunity. His body expanded a thousandfold in an instant, towering over the battlefield. With a thunderous crash, he landed in the ocean, unleashing his latest technique: Marshal Uzumaki.

Submerging his enormous hands into the water, Luo Lan spun them like turbines, creating massive whirlpools. Pirate ships were caught in the vortexes, either overturned or sucked into the churning waters. It was a spectacle of destruction and efficiency, leaving the pirates scrambling in chaos.

"Stop him! Don't let him destroy our fleet!" a pirate bellowed in desperation.

Charlotte Linlin stepped forward with a grim determination. "Leave it to me!"

She hadn't yet faced Luo Lan in earnest and underestimated his power. Her confidence in her steel-like skin and formidable abilities blinded her to the reality of her opponent.

Kaido, observing from above, wasn't as naive. He knew all too well the kind of monster Luo Lan was. If Charlotte Linlin charged in alone, she wouldn't stand a chance.

Seeing her take the lead, Kaido descended, his face set in grim resolve.

"If she falls, I'll be next," he muttered to himself.

Kaido's mind raced. For him, this wasn't just another skirmish. It was a desperate, do-or-die struggle for survival. If the Marines emerged victorious, the seas would become a graveyard for pirates like him and Charlotte Linlin.

"Linlin! You don't understand his strength. Alone, you're no match for him!" Kaido's voice was sharp, cutting through the din of battle.

Charlotte Linlin scowled. "What are you saying, Kaido? Do you doubt my strength?!"

Kaido glared at her, his voice low and cold. "Do you want to know how I lost these three fingers? It was him—Luo Lan."

Charlotte Linlin froze, her confidence wavering. Kaido's defense was legendary, nearly impenetrable even under the combined efforts of Marine Admirals and Whitebeard. If Luo Lan had managed to sever Kaido's fingers, her own defenses would fare no better.

Kaido seized the moment. "Listen, Linlin. Together, we might stand a chance. If we fail, we're finished—our crews, our legacies, everything. But be careful. The only thing that can truly shatter our defenses is that cursed blade of his—Enma. Avoid it at all costs."

Charlotte Linlin nodded reluctantly. The gravity of the situation was undeniable.

But Luo Lan wasn't about to let them regroup. A mocking smile spread across his face.

"Kaido, you still haven't learned your lesson, have you? Organizing this war against Naval Headquarters was a bold move—but a foolish one. You've only made things easier for me."

Kaido roared in frustration. "Shut up! I'll kill you this time!"

"You've brought all the biggest pirates here, Kaido. Do you think I'm not grateful? One battle to eliminate the lot of you—how efficient!" Luo Lan's tone was calm, but his words were cutting.

"Don't give him a chance to draw that sword!" Kaido shouted to Charlotte Linlin.

"Hahaha! Do you think Yan Mo is the only reason I've beaten you before?" Luo Lan taunted, his voice dripping with confidence. "Without it, you'll still fall beneath my feet!"

Kaido sneered. "Prove it! Without that blade, you'll never break my defenses!"

"Fine," Luo Lan replied, his grin widening. "I'll show you that I'm your superior in every way."

With a burst of chakra, Luo Lan's body matched Kaido's massive size. He pulled back, took a running start, and unleashed a technique he had long kept in reserve.

Red steam erupted from his body as his chakra condensed into a massive dragon-like form. The sheer energy radiating from him made the air around him sizzle.

"Night Guy!"

In an instant, Luo Lan moved faster than the eye could track, delivering a devastating kick aimed straight at Kaido's formidable defense.