115. Can't beat Robin! Active Empress!

As Robin's energy surged, her devil fruit transformation began to reverse!

The demonic appearance resembling a creature from the depths of hell was slowly reverting back to its normal state.

However, the pair of horn-like protrusions on the head remained.

As Robin's body returned to its original form, demonic wings gradually sprouted from her back.

The moment the wings unfurled!

A terrifying aura, brimming with deadly intent, surged forth, assaulting Akainu on the execution platform like a tempestuous ocean!

Robin's objective became unmistakably clear!

Only Akainu!

Shanks, Whitebeard, and other formidable figures reigning over the battlefield, upon sensing Robin's animosity toward Akainu, withdrew their focus from him. 

They silently relinquished the battleground to them.

Though the war had already commenced, none wished to instigate further conflict!

In this tumultuous battlefield rife with hidden currents,

Even amidst the clash between Pirates and Marines,

Both sides outwardly opposing one another,

In truth, each individual harbored their own motives.

No one can predict the repercussions of acting hastily.

Even though this conflict has been ignited by the empress,

Before the war's official commencement, there exists a starting point!

And that starting point lies in the confrontation between Robin and Akainu!

Kong, too, recognized this, fixing a cold gaze upon Robin in the sky, and spoke in a composed manner:

"Sakazuki, eliminate that woman immediately!"

Akainu emitted a disdainful snort and stepped forward from the ranks, his eyes brimming with chilling determination!

At the brink of the battlefield,

When Doflamingo caught sight of Robin preparing to face off against the Admiral, a tinge of madness tinged his tone.

"Fufufufu~"

"I'm eager to witness the expressions those underworld monsters will display upon witnessing this woman's newfound strength!"

Just as Doflamingo anticipated,

The entire underworld has descended into chaos at this very moment!

Ever since the incident in Water 7, Nico Robin has emerged into the spotlight!

For Robin, who possesses the ability to decipher historical texts,

The underworld monsters are constantly pondering how to capture her!

"Why has that woman become so formidable now?"

On a Marine ship nearby Marineford,

Crocodile couldn't help but furrow his brow upon sensing Robin's overwhelming aura.

As for Robin, Akainu is a familiar adversary!

She observed Akainu, whose entire body enveloped in searing lava, as he fixed a cold gaze upon Robin and spoke icily:

"The Ohara incident failed to snuff you out back then, and instead, it fostered your resurgence to such a magnitude."

"Why? Are you seeking vengeance from me, judging by the look in your eyes?"

"Do you recall the devastation when Ohara was obliterated?"

"If your memory falters, allow me to refresh it for you!"

Accompanied by Akainu's words resonating in Robin's ears,

In that instant, images of Ohara's destruction involuntarily flooded Robin's mind...

The echoes of gunfire, cries, and lamentations seemed akin to the whispers of demons in her ears.

"Enough!"

Robin's shout pierced through the air,

A surge of unparalleled fury soaring into the heavens!

Robin was clenching her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh!

However, in the following moment,

Just as everyone anticipated Robin's descent into battle against Akainu,

They saw Robin sneering, arms slowly crossing, her gaze turning hollow!

Then,

To the astonishment of onlookers, a streak of Armament Haki encased arm emerged from Akainu's body!

A moment of eerie silence engulfed the entire battlefield!

Among those most profoundly affected were the sailors and pirates amidst the fray.

Upon witnessing this bizarre spectacle, countless individuals couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath.

"The Paramecia Flower-Flower Fruit."

"It enables the growth of body parts on any solid surface akin to a flower, transforming them into weapons of attack!"

"Idiot, is this a lecture on science? Quit babbling and brace yourself for their clash..."

Before the retort could fully register, a scorching wave of heat inundated the entire battlefield like a tidal surge!

They witnessed the instant those arms, imbued with Armament Haki, sprouted from Akainu's body, he furrowed his brow, emitted a disdainful snort, and swiftly enshrouded his entire body in Armament Haki to shield himself from harm.

Upon witnessing this scene, Robin's hollow eyes betrayed no hint of emotion.

Ocho Fleur Clutch (Eight Flower Clutch)

With Robin's command issued,

Eight arms protruded from various locations on Akainu's body!

Eight fists descended upon Akainu's head from various angles!

"But that's the extent of it!"

Akainu emitted a disdainful snort, gazing at the snow-white arms extending from his body as magma engulfed him entirely.

Just as the barrage of fists neared Akainu's head,

Robin grinned, each fist cloaked in Ryou.

Arms and fists crashed into Akainu's chest and head with a piercing sound, akin to the wind tearing through the air.

Due to the velocity, Akainu's complexion underwent a drastic change. He attempted to revert to his human form from elementalization and defend with Armament Haki, but it was too late.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

A rapid succession of eight fist strikes, accompanied by sonic booms, slammed directly into Akainu with immense force.

With the fury of Ohara fueling her, Robin unleashed a barrage of heavy, weaponized fists, overwhelming Akainu momentarily.

The areas struck by Robin's armored fists swiftly reverted to human flesh, blood seeping forth.

It's not that Akainu lacks strength, but rather Robin's ability is too buggy.

Under normal circumstances, no matter how potent, it's still just a human arm.

But when Robin harnesses Armament Haki, it becomes an entirely different story!

Robin proficient in Haki becomes a formidable presence in these waters!

Having honed her strength through rigorous training, Robin's physical prowess is unmatched!

Combined with the abilities granted by her Flower-Flower Fruit, she possesses the ability to strike wherever she desires, as long as it's within her line of sight!

And there's virtually no defense against it!

Upon recovering from elementalization, Akainu promptly cloaked his entire body in Armament Haki to withstand Robin's onslaught.

Yet, despite his efforts, he could only adopt a stance of passive defense, unable to seize the initiative to counterattack!

Utilizing the abilities of her Flower-Flower Fruit, Robin sprouted eight black and red arms from her body, launching a relentless barrage akin to a deluge, bombarding Akainu hundreds of times in mere moments!

Even with Haki enveloping his entire being, Akainu found himself steadily retreating under Robin's relentless assault.

Upon witnessing this spectacle, shock rippled through the entire assembly!

Many formidable individuals present were impressed by this unconventional attack!

Shanks, momentarily diverted from his focus on Kong, furrowed his brow and remarked:

"That woman... poses quite the challenge!"

Aokiji gazed at the battered Akainu, his expression tinged with bewilderment.

"This... Is this still the girl I spared?"

The other prominent figures present couldn't help but ponder deeply.

Such an unconventional, seemingly defenseless tactic—could they withstand it if they were in Akainu's position?

"Damn it, what's become of that woman from the Al Pirates!?"

...

Countless individuals fell into silence upon witnessing this scene.

For a moment, the fear of being overpowered by Nami and her comrades couldn't help but surface in their minds!

"Are these individuals truly newcomers who have just set sail?"

No one could provide a definitive answer; perhaps the question itself isn't suitable for the Al Pirates!

Rarely has a pirate crew garnered such widespread attention upon entering the Grand Line!

Now, as a band of rookies, they find themselves thrust into a battlefield teeming with formidable adversaries!

"What a joke!"

With Akainu's fury reverberating across the battlefield,

All eyes once again fixated on Akainu.

They saw Akainu gritting his teeth, forcefully tearing off several arms, while simultaneously transforming his own arms into molten lava!

Ryusei Kazan (Meteor Volcano)

The instant Akainu unleashed his fists!

The scorching lava immediately engulfed the entire battlefield, heating up the air to unbearable levels!

The twin lava-formed fists generated numerous massive lava projectiles, hurtling towards Robin's position!

At this critical juncture, all eyes converged on Robin instantly!

Robin remained composed, standing her ground, and remarked with a nonchalant chuckle:

"I'm not fighting alone!"

Above Marineford,

Nami, suspended in front of the Black Pearl, furrowed her brow slightly upon witnessing the onslaught of overwhelming lava fists.

The sizzling sound of thunder mingled between the realms of the virtual and the real, as if venting dissatisfaction!

Just as Nami prepared to take action, Carina suddenly stepped forward from the ranks, wearing a smile.

"Nami, allow me to handle this!"

With Carina's declaration, Nami let out a soft hum, a smirk gracing her lips.

While Carina's fruit ability might lack in offensive maneuvers, Nami had considerable confidence in its defensive capabilities!

In the blink of an eye, to the astonishment of all present,

Carina intertwined her fingers,

Subsequently, a colossal spherical barrier, infused with Armament Haki, enveloped the Black Pearl and everyone within!

Boom!

Amidst Akainu's ferocious assault, Carina's demeanor remained composed, as if she were merely carrying out a mundane task!

Then, like a meteor shower, magma fists rained down from the heavens, transforming the world into a fiery sea of lava!

"What's that black barrier in the sky? Is it the power of a devil fruit user?"

"What kind of terrifying defense is capable of withstanding Admiral Sakazuki's onslaught!?"

"Most importantly, is Carina unscathed after Admiral Sakazuki's attack!?"

"What manner of monsters are those individuals aboard that ship!"

Amidst the chaos, Robin's cold voice echoed once more from the air!

Mil Fleur Gigantesco Mano (Thousand Flower Gigantic Tree)

As Robin's voice echoed, a pair of colossal legs, cloaked in high-level Armament Haki, materialized at the heart of the battlefield!

Almost simultaneously, the arm enveloped in Armament Haki protruded from Akainu's body once more, swiftly ensnared!

"Damn this cursed ability!!!"

Confronted with this sudden onslaught and restrained by the Armament Haki-bound arm, Akainu found himself unable to unleash his full power!

Faced with Robin's ruthless and unconventional style of attack, despite his formidable strength,

He found himself at a loss for effective countermeasures in the moment!

At this juncture, Akainu's fury surged to unprecedented levels due to his inability to exert his full strength!

At this moment, he felt nothing but injustice.

It was akin to being swarmed by countless ants, yet he remained powerless against it!

Gazing up at the colossal black and red legs hurtling towards him at breakneck speed, Akainu bellowed with unwillingness:

"Damn you!!!"

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

Several deafening crashes erupted at the heart of the battlefield!

They saw those enormous legs, under Robin's command, mercilessly pounding the ground!

After three full minutes of relentless pounding, Marineford quaked violently!

As Robin dispelled her fruit ability, two massive craters marred the center of the battlefield!

And within the depths of the gaping chasms, Akainu, his entire body shrouded in Armament Haki, lay embedded in the earth.

"Damn you! I will kill you!" 

With Akainu's fury echoing forth,

A monstrous aura of murderous intent pierced the heavens!

Then, to the astonishment of all present, Akainu's figure materialized above Marineford!

Gazing upon the disheveled Akainu, the corners of Robin's lips curled slightly, revealing a peculiar and sinister grin.

'Evil... Demon!'

In that moment, the entire world plunged into an abyss of boundless dread!

Simultaneously,

On the deck of the Black Pearl,

Hancock beheld Al soaring through the air, the once-fiery aura gradually dissipating.

Regardless of the chaos unfolding on the battlefield, nothing could quell the racing heartbeat before Al.

Hancock, already deeply enamored, found herself gazing at Al with a shy reverie, lost in a fantasy.

Observing Hancock blushing and drifting into an unknown reverie, Al murmured to himself with a hint of speechlessness:

"As expected of a female version of Sanji..."

Just as Al intended to gently remind Hancock of the ongoing battle below and to exercise a bit of restraint...

She snapped out of her fantasy. Ignoring the skirmish unfolding beneath them, she cradled her chin in both hands, adopting a girlish gesture, and spoke with anticipation:

"Captain Al..."

"I am prepared now..."

"Please remove the mark of the Celestial Dragon's from me."

The Pirate empress, who had been exuding an aura of Haki, now presented a stark contrast with the demeanor of a lovestruck young girl.

Coupled with her unexpected statement, Al was left stunned...

"To help you remove the hoof of the Celestial Dragon now?"

"Ah, well..."

"This is the sky of the Summit War..."

"So many eyes are upon us."

Although Al voiced his concerns, a small glimmer of anticipation flickered within him.

Just as Al was considering her request, he inadvertently glanced towards the battlefield and found himself frozen in place!

Gazing at the unfolding scene before him, Al couldn't help but gulp, his mind swirling with bold question marks!

"Robin... What exactly are you planning?"

"Ah, Akainu isn't Franky!"

Following Al's line of sight,

He observed just above Marineford,

A pair of colossal hands, enveloped in Armament Haki, firmly pinned Akainu to the ground!

And below, beneath the restraint of ten pairs of Armament Haki arms, another pair of massive hands slowly parted, taking aim at Akainu's groin!

As he beheld the black and red hands gradually splaying their five fingers below, even Akainu, who had never once flinched before Whitebeard, trembled violently.

An incredibly ominous foreboding swiftly took root within him!

"Damn it! What in the world are you trying to do!!!"

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