The crashing sound came from the fight Akainu and Saeko were having.
"Inugami Guren" (Akainu)
"Flame Breathing : Third Form, Blazing Universe" (Saeko)
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Saeko's sword slash was able to split the magma attack released by Akainu.
Seeing that his attack was thwarted, Akainu did not remain silent. He dashed towards Saeko and threw a punch with his hand that turned into magma.
Saeko dodged to the side, then immediately swung her sword in Akainu's hand.
"Flame Breathing : Second Form, Rising Scorching Sun" (Saeko)
Akainu would let Saeko's attacks hit him because he felt that Saeko couldn't use Haki.
But it turned out to be a different result, Saeko's attack was coated with Haki and if this attack managed to hit him, the damage would not be small.
At the last second, Akainu managed to avoid it by jumping back a few meters and then launched his attack.
"Ryuusei Kazam" (Akainu)
Saeko didn't panic seeing several meteors falling towards her, she ran and managed to dodge.
Saeko approached Akainu quickly and forced him to do close combat.
Akainu threw punches, kicks but was still parried by Saeko. Saeko also performed a sword slash without using a Breathing Technique.
The exchange of attacks occurred for a few moments before Saeko jumped back and took a stance.
"Flame Breathing : Fifth Form, Flame Tiger" (Saeko)
A series of sword slashes in the shape of a flaming tiger attacked Akainu.
But Akainu didn't dodge, he prepared his own attack to compete with Saeko's attack.
"Meigo" (Akainu)
The two attacks clashed and generated intense shock wave. Both attacks looked equally powerful, but soon Akainu was pushed back.
Even though magma should be stronger than fire, in this case, Saeko's fire attack was able to keep up with Akainu and even managed to win.
Saeko immediately added strength to her attack to take Akainu down, Akainu also did the same.
They had already used Haki, but it seemed that Saeko had the upper hand and Akainu's attack was crushed allowing Saeko to break forward to approach Akainu.
The fight was forced back by Saeko into close combat. They exchanged punches, kicks, and sword slashes.
Each strike generated a shock wave that shattered the ground around them.
After a few moments of exchanging attacks, finally Saeko excelled and managed to land her attack on Akainu's chest.
Blood flowed out of this wound, seeing this Akainu got even more angry.
"That's all a Marine Admiral can do?" (Saeko)
"Damn it. Don't look down on Marines" (Akainu)
Akainu is again preparing to attack, the magma that is released from his body is getting hotter causing the ground around him to melt.
Saeko seeing this smiled happily, having her opponent unleash his full strength.
As soon as the fight resumed, they launched their respective attacks.
Akainu hit Saeko's face but managed to avoid it, then Saeko slashed Akainu's hand which was also successfully avoided.
They retreated for a moment, before moving forward to attack each other. Akainu's fist slightly injured Saeko, burning her skin. On the other hand, Akainu also suffered from various sword slashes.
The battle between the two of them had been going on for about half an hour, Akainu's breathing was a little heavy while Saeko looked better.
"It's finished?" (Saeko)
Akainu didn't answer Saeko's provocation, but gathered his strength to carry out his strongest attack.
Saeko saw this as well and prepared her own attack.
"Dai Funka" (Akainu)
"Flame Breathing : Ninth Form, Rengoku" (Saeko)
The magma pool and the fire dragon finally met and generated an even bigger shockwave than before.
A loud sound came from the clash between the 2 attacks, sending smoke flying and the temperature growing hotter.
The two attacks clashed for a moment before an extremely loud explosive sound rang out.
The audience concludes that the fight is over, they anticipate who will win.
Smoke was still in the battle area, then someone was seen flying out through the smoke.
Upon noticing, that someone was Akainu who was currently unconscious with slash and burn wounds on his chest.
All the Marines who were watching this fight were shocked and couldn't believe the result.
Akainu Lost?
Especially with a woman in Paradise, First Part of the Grand Line?
That means Saeko, who looks like an ordinary woman has enough strength to defeat an Admiral who is the main fighting force of the Marines?
Soon they saw Saeko who won this fight. She did have some injuries, but nothing serious.
Saeko looks like she can still fight, as evidenced by the smile on her wide face.
As soon as the fight ended, the glass rectangle that was the barrier disappeared.
The battle area that was previously badly damaged had also returned to its original state. People who didn't see it would not expect that this place had been a violent battle a few minutes ago.
After the barrier disappeared, the Marines approached Akainu to confirm his condition.
Even though his injuries were quite serious, his life was saved. Sengoku was about to say something, but nothing came out of his mouth. Because the mistake was indeed on his part, so Sengoku decided to remain silent.
He looked at Saeko who was still standing in place, but something caught her by surprise. Namely, the wound that Saeko had sustained slowly healed by itself, returning to her pre-fight state.
Saeko looked at Sengoku and company, before walking towards the Guild without saying anything.
Sengoku didn't stop him and gave the order to bring and treat Akainu to the ship.
Bastille, Gion, Momonga, Vergo go to the ship carrying Akainu, while Sengoku, Garp, Tsuru, Aokiji, and Kizaru return to the Guild.
They arrived at the Guild and saw Saeko eating quietly, like the previous fight had never happened.
They finally realized who these people were, which made him decide not to mess with them.
If Saeko had that kind of power, it would mean that Arata, Asuna and Kaori had to be equal too. Especially Arata, as a Guildmaster he must be stronger than Saeko.
"Welcome back" (Arata)
Arata still greets Sengoku and the others in a friendly manner, as if he doesn't hold a grudge against Akainu's words and actions earlier.
This makes Sengoku and the others feel ashamed of the actions of their Marine comrades.
Especially Sengoku who feels that the impression of the Marines in Arata's eyes is getting worse.
"Once again I'm sorry for Akainu's actions. If there's anything we can do to make up for it, please just say it. If it's still within our capabilities, we'll do it" (Sengoku)
The others didn't interrupt or protest, they understood why Sengoku did this.
Provoking a person of that level of strength who wasn't a criminal was simply stupid.
"It doesn't matter, it's not important anymore. I'll forget about it for now, don't let it happen again" (Arata)
Not important?
Beating an Admiral is considered nothing?
Once again they were made to understand who the people in front of them were.
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