Whitebeard planned to shrink the controlled vibration space, forcing Big Mom to exert more power within it.
At the same time, Whitebeard planned to throw Big Mom into the sea along with the compressed vibration space.
They were currently in the sky, with the vast sea below. If Big Mom could be sent plummeting into the ocean depths, it would mark the end of everything.
"The space... shrinking!"
Big Mom quickly grasped the situation, realizing that Whitebeard was attempting to compress the space around her.
Big Mom prepared for her next attack, readying herself to unleash another powerful blow, "The Elbaf Spear can break through one more time!"
However, Whitebeard didn't give her the chance. Just as she was readying herself, the vibrating space suddenly began to collapse.
Whitebeard quickly manipulated the vibrating space, plummeting at incredible speed, as though a colossal hand were pushing it down.
The sudden sensation of plummeting interrupted Big Mom's attempt to conjure her trick, sparking panic as she realized they were falling towards the sea.
"Prometheus!"
Big Mom called out urgently, knowing she couldn't counteract the space's descent in such a short span of time.
"I've got it, Mother!"
Prometheus responded promptly. In an instant, a ferocious flame erupted, and at that moment, the entire vibrating space plummeted into the sea with a resounding thud.
Whitebeard hovered in the sky, his gaze focused as he maintained the pressure on Big Mom and her homitz with the vibrating force.
"She must sink to the deepest depths of the sea!"
Whitebeard exerted his full power, unleashing a formidable force of vibration that resembled a towering pillar, exerting immense pressure on Big Mom and her surroundings, pushing the vibrating space deeper and deeper into the depths of the sea.
Under the immense pressure exerted by Whitebeard, the vibrating space containing Big Mom plummeted through the water like an elevator, unable to resist the force bearing down upon it.
After half an hour of relentless pressure, even Whitebeard lost track of where Big Mom was submerged in the sea. The waters had grown eerily calm.
The surroundings fell silent, as if the recent four emperor's battle had never occurred in these waters.
Whitebeard quickly flew to the battlefield, only to find that the battle had already concluded, and the aftermath was being dealt with.
"Looks like it's all over. Better than I thought"
Whitebeard remarked as he surveyed the scene from above.
"Oyaji!"
At this time Benjamin's voice came. He had seen what happened in the sky just now, and he also saw Whitebeard flying past, so he immediately shouted.
"Benjamin, have you got the rest of the Big Mom pirates under control?"
Whitebeard asked as he flew down.
"Yes, Oyaji, we won a big victory this time, but Marco is still fighting with Katakuri, and he doesn't seem to let others help." Benjamin said.
"Really, you continue to clean up the battlefield and manage everyone. I will go and see Marco."
After Whitebeard finished speaking, he quickly flew off into the air. Before long, he spotted Marco battling Katakuri.
"Katakuri, something distracting you? You seem different now," Marco remarked with a hint of regret.
Thanks to Benjamin's sending help to Marco earlier, Katakuri already knows about the defeat of the Big Mom Pirates.
In this situation, whether Katakuri wins or loses personally doesn't matter anymore, and he's also lost his fighting spirit.
"It's over. Everyone's been caught. Do I even need to keep going?" Katakuri pondered silently.
In this situation, Katakuri felt there was no point in carrying on. His fight was about protecting his family, but now, it seemed meaningless. He couldn't change things on his own.
"Marco."
Whitebeard shouted, standing in the air.
"Oyaji? Why are you here? Did you defeat Big Mom?"
Marco asked, surprised.
Hearing that, Katakuri's eyes widened suddenly. If even Big Mom was defeated, then everything truly came to an end.
"It's over. All over now," Katakuri said, frozen in realization.
"Marco, isn't he one of Big Mom's top generals, Katakuri? Doesn't seem like much of a match for you," Whitebeard remarked, intentionally trying to provoke Katakuri.
While Whitebeard acknowledged Katakuri's skills as a top talent among the Big Mom Pirates, he wanted to witness firsthand just how capable Katakuri truly was.
"Oyaji, looks like they've given up already, so he's lost his fighting spirit. Shame. I was hoping for a fair fight,"
Marco said, with a hint of regret.
After a moment of silence, Whitebeard suddenly said to Katakuri,
"Katakuri, here's your chance. Beat Marco, and I'll let you go. You can even pick three family members to take with you,"
Whitebeard offered.
"You, what are you?" Katakuri suddenly snapped back to reality.
"Do you want me to repeat myself?" Whitebeard shook his head.
"Is this for real?" Katakuri asked, seeking confirmation.
"Of course, I'm Whitebeard. I won't interfere in your fight. It all depends on your strength,"
Whitebeard affirmed.
"Alright!" Katakuri instantly ignited his fighting spirit, ready to give it his all. Although there seemed to be no way to turn the tide.
For the Big Mom Pirates, winning the freedom of several family members would be a good deal if he could pull it off.
Seeing Katakuri perk up again, Marco feels a bit relieved. He's glad to face the true Katakuri, whatever the outcome may be.
"With Oyaji around, there's always a way," Marco said, smiling.
"Now, let's see what you've got," Whitebeard said simply.
"Don't worry, old man, I won't disappoint,"
Marco said, determination in his voice.
As powerful subordinates of the Four Emperors, Marco doesn't want to concede superiority to Katakuri, especially after enduring rigorous training.
"Come on, Katakuri!"
Marco shouted, ready for the showdown.
But Katakuri has regained his composure, and his Observation Haki is back at its peak.
Marco and Katakuri charged at each other simultaneously, their fists and feet enveloped in Armament Haki. With each clash, it was a clash of armed forces.
The intense battle continued for dozens of rounds, with Marco landing successful hits on Katakuri every time, though Katakuri managed to strike Marco several times as well.
"This guy's Observation Haki is still as strong as ever,"
Whitebeard couldn't help but praise.
The power of Observation Haki, able to foresee the near future, is impressive enough to make Whitebeard desire to make Katakuri as his son.
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TO BE CONTINUED
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