Chapter 56: The Earthquake Fruit Triggers a Tsunami
Whitebeard's voice wasn't loud, but in the eerie silence of Marineford, his deep tone echoed across every corner.
"Dad is here!"
Hearing Whitebeard's comforting words, Ace's tears burst forth like a flood, cascading uncontrollably. Tears dripped onto the execution platform as his eyes, full of confusion and helplessness, mirrored those of a lost child.
"Those who hurt my Whitebeard Pirates, especially my beloved Ace, are you ready?" Whitebeard's gaze swept across the hundred thousand navy soldiers before him, his presence alone exerting an overwhelming pressure. Instantly, the weight on the soldiers' shoulders doubled. With just one look, they nearly buckled under the strain. Is this the power of Whitebeard?
It wasn't over yet.
Whitebeard thrust his naginata into the ground beside him and crouched slightly. A white light suddenly flashed in his hands, enveloping his fists with the power of the Earthquake Fruit. Then, his arms shook violently.
"Crack! Crack!" The space around his fists began to fracture, and infinite power burst forth. White light erupted, space shattered, and the power of the Earthquake Fruit spread across Marineford. The bay shook violently, the sea water churned, and navy soldiers at the front, affected by the shockwaves, lost their balance and fell. Even the giant Vice Admirals were knocked back, their huge bodies slamming to the ground.
Whitebeard's display of power left Sengoku, Garp, the three Admirals, and other high-ranking navy officers astonished. However, the anticipated destruction of Marineford did not occur. After his arms shook, Whitebeard stood up again, his eyes calm.
At this moment, some navy soldiers noticed the sea water in front of the bay receding strangely, revealing a large stretch of seabed. A retreating tide? They were puzzled. While they pondered, a towering tsunami over a hundred meters high appeared on the horizon.
"A... A tsunami?" The navy soldiers were shocked. The massive waves, like a giant beast, seemed ready to swallow Marineford whole. With just one strike, Whitebeard had created such a colossal tsunami.
"Rumble!" The tsunami approached, and the ground trembled slightly beneath their feet. Most present had never seen the power of Whitebeard's Earthquake Fruit. But Sengoku, Garp, and the three Admirals knew. A sea quake was one of the Earthquake Fruit's most powerful abilities.
The speed of the tsunami was incredibly fast. With the Earthquake Fruit's power added, it reached Marineford in seconds. Its grandeur broke through the void, and the sea water surged forward, containing terrifying power. The navy soldiers were stunned. If hit by this tsunami, not only would they be destroyed, but Marineford would be obliterated.
Some weaker navy soldiers' legs trembled uncontrollably. How could they fight against such power? Whitebeard's strength was overwhelming. He truly was the world's strongest man.
Even the giant Vice Admirals at the frontline were affected, their expressions changing slightly. They either furrowed their brows or clenched their teeth, ready to use their bodies to withstand the impact of the tsunami. Facing Whitebeard's first strike, the calmest ones were the Seven Warlords on the second step and the three Admirals directly below the execution platform.
"Fuhuhuhuhu! Even at this age, he still possesses such peak combat power!" Doflamingo wore a wicked smile as the wind from the approaching tsunami made his flamingo outfit flutter.
"The world's strongest man..." Hawkeye Mihawk's expression remained indifferent, but the increasing battle intent in his eyes betrayed his calm demeanor.
"Hehehehehe! If I could get Whitebeard's shadow..." Gecko Moria's eyes revealed a hint of longing. If he had Whitebeard's shadow, he would dare to challenge even Kaido again!
The Empress Boa Hancock and the Tyrant Bartholomew Kuma remained silent, quietly observing from the side. Kizaru glanced sideways at Akainu and Aokiji.
"You're not moving? Fine. I won't move either. Let's see who can outlast whom!"
The tsunami was already close at hand. Finally, below the execution platform, the impatient Akainu twisted his neck and raised his chin, sweeping over the Whitebeard Pirates from a high vantage point. Creating such a large commotion right from the start, Whitebeard had given their navy a tough challenge. Akainu was ready to confront Whitebeard, intending to crush the incoming tsunami.
Unexpectedly, beside him, another figure moved even faster. Aokiji, one of the three Admirals, stepped forward and leapt into the sky. A chilling aura emanated from him as he crossed his hands, icy streams converging from his fingertips.
"Ice Age!" The cold spread out instantly, freezing the scene for miles. Large sections of the tsunami froze at a visible speed. No matter how fast or imposing the waves were, they inevitably froze in the face of the extreme Ice Fruit. The overwhelming tsunami turned into ice sculptures in the blink of an eye.
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