Capítulo 308: Chapter 308: An All-Out Battle!
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(T/N: Issue was fixed this morning, from their side of course)
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The world was on edge, tense and uncertain. News from the New World had rocked every corner of the seas: the Spade Pirates, led by the fiery young captain Ace, had clashed with none other than the formidable "Knight of the Sea," Jinbei.
Their fierce battle lasted an exhausting two full days and nights. It was a relentless storm of power and endurance that ended in a way none had expected.
Jinbei, the fierce and seasoned warrior, had been captured by Ace.
Though Ace's skill was undeniable, few thought he'd overcome a powerhouse like Jinbei.
In the original timeline, they had fought to a standstill.
But now, circumstances were different; Ace's training had honed him well beyond expectation, and his victory was clear.
After all, he knew that if he lost this time, Sasuke would give him a beating he'd never forget.
The rumors of this legendary clash spread like wildfire, eventually reaching the ears of the Whitebeard Pirates.
They wasted no time in setting sail to intercept the upstart crew that had dared challenge one of the seas' mightiest warriors, but most importantly, one under the banner of Whitebeard.
Despite Jinbei not being part of his crew, Whitebeard did claim fish-man island under his banner.
Even restrained, Jinbei looked at Ace with calm as he offered his advice.
"Kid, you may have bested me, but you've got no chance against Pops. Turn back while you still can."
Despite the battle-worn respect that had formed between them—a recognition of strength on both sides— but Ace only grinned in response.
"You don't need to worry, Jinbei. When I take down Whitebeard, I'll help you free Fish-Man Island!"
Jinbei blinked in surprise, the words catching him off guard.
'Free Fish-Man Island? Where had this kid gotten that idea?'
The ground trembled as a massive shadow loomed over the island— The legendary Moby Dick had arrived.
In a single, thunderous leap, Whitebeard descended onto the shore, his bisento clutched firmly in hand.
A wave of Conqueror's Haki surged across the island, sweeping through the ranks of the Spade Pirates.
Most of them collapsed instantly, overwhelmed by the sheer force of his presence.
Jinbei's eyes widened.
"It's... Pops!" he stammered, torn between relief and dread.
He'd hoped to stop Ace, but now there was no turning back.
If the old man was here, then Ace was in for a beating. There was no other way about it.
He had fought Ace, and he barely beat him in the fight, so how could he so confidently challenge Whitebeard?
Jinbei didn't know, but he guessed it might have to do with the black-haired Sasuke.
That person gave him a dangerous feeling… and he was one to trust his gut. It didn't fail him until now.
Unfazed, Ace responded with his own Conqueror's Haki, clashing against Whitebeard's aura in defiance.
Whitebeard laughed, a booming sound that shook the island.
"Gurarara! I like your spirit, brat!"
Sasuke's hand drifted toward his Kusanagi sword, eyes sharp and focused, but Ace stepped forward.
"Whitebeard! I've come for your head!" he shouted, eyes blazing with determination.
Whitebeard's sons flanked him, with Marco and Jozu exchanging amused glances.
"Listen to yourself, kid!" Marco called out, smirking.
"Pop's the strongest man alive. Go play in the mud somewhere, he doesn't have time for someone like you!"
Ace clenched his fist, and a swirling [Hiken] roared to life, his arm blazing as he unleashed it toward Whitebeard's crew.
Marco shifted, his arms morphing into wings of blue flame as he took flight, determined to shield his captain.
But before he could reach Ace, a sweeping slash—a huge arc of pure force—intercepted him, sending him tumbling backward.
Sasuke lowered his blade with a cold grin.
"This is between Ace and Whitebeard. You don't get to interfere."
Whitebeard chuckled, taking note.
"Impressive, brat. Reminds me of that Hawkeye kid!" He put off Ace's flames with a mere flick of his bisento, his grin wide and impressed.
"Marco, you and the boys handle the other kid. This one's between captains."
Reluctantly, Marco regrouped with the Whitebeard commanders, their attention now focused on Sasuke.
Vista drew his swords, excitement flashing in his eyes.
"Uchiha Sasuke! Let's see if you can keep up with me in swordsmanship!"
Sasuke's eyes glinted.
With a mocking smile, he summoned his Susanoo, the massive, armored figure rising around him in a burst of power.
With a mere flick of its sword—a massive blade covered in [Armament Haki]— The Susanoo sent Vista and several others reeling.
Vista's jaw dropped as he sailed through the air.
'Can... can you call this swordsmanship?'
Fortunately, Marco managed to intercept in time, his Phoenix fruit abilities soaking up the worst of the impact.
He scowled, flames moving around him as he took flight.
"You bastard!" Marco shouted, aiming a powerful kick directly at the Susanoo's chest.
But the attack landed harmlessly against the armored figure. Sasuke watched Marco's struggle with an amused glint in his eyes.
With a casual flick, he swatted Marco out of the way.
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A while later, all of the captains, lay on the ground too injured and tired to put up any fight.
"Is this really the world's strongest crew?" Sasuke snorted, clearly unimpressed.
Jozu grits his teeth, glancing between Sasuke and Ace.
The scene didn't add up—the captain was struggling, but his first mate seemed unstoppable.
Sasuke, however, had eyes only for the real battle.
Whitebeard clearly held the upper hand or more like dominating hand, as he was hammering Ace with powerful swings of his bisento.
Despite Ace's strength, he was clearly outmatched; Whitebeard hadn't even used his [Haki] or Devil Fruit powers yet.
Sasuke clenched his fists.
Capítulo 309: Chapter 309: Sasuke vs. Whitebeard
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Ace, a member of the mysterious D family and son of the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, carried within him boundless potential.
Yet, despite his remarkable talent, he was young and far from reaching his true peak.
Over the years, Sasuke had guided Ace in mastering his Devil Fruit powers and developing his Haki.
But when standing against Whitebeard, the vast chasm of experience and power was undeniable.
On this isolated island, an extraordinary scene was unfolding.
The formidable captains of Whitebeard's crew had fallen one by one at Sasuke's hands, while Ace himself had been knocked down by Whitebeard with ease.
As Ace lay down there, he had already resigned and accepted his loss.
"You can take my life now, Whitebeard. I know the limits of my skill,"
Ace spoke with calm conviction, his voice steady despite the wounds covering his body.
He had fought the world's strongest man, and now he knew what level he was in.
He would accept the winner's choice, whether it was to kill him or spare him.
He didn't regret anything.
"Just… keep my crew out of this. Let them go."
Whitebeard paused; his gaze softened.
"You do have a king's spirit, Ace. It's no wonder you've drawn so many to follow you."
His voice boomed, yet held an underlying respect.
"But, kid, it seems like you don't quite understand the situation here…"
Through his innate Haki, Whitebeard sensed the battlefield's state, a faint look of pain darkening his expression as he glanced over his fallen crew.
"How could he make them look so vulnerable?" he muttered, a hint of frustration in his tone.
His loyal captains were defeated in such a short time—it was unthinkable.
Marco, his stalwart right hand, lay helpless in Sasuke's grasp.
Turning to Ace, Whitebeard asked with genuine curiosity, "Tell me, kid, how did you manage to get Uchiha Sasuke to join your crew?"
Ace managed a weak grin.
"Jealous? Sasuke's the best first mate in the world. I pulled him in before you even had the chance to. And originally, he was planning to join you"
Though bloodied and bruised, Ace's pride was clear.
He couldn't help but recall his first encounter with Sasuke in Alabasta.
"You missed out, Old man" he teased, a spark of defiance in his voice.
"Is that so? Gurarara" Whitebeard's booming laughter echoed as he turned his attention to Sasuke.
"Uchiha Sasuke! Why don't we settle this with a talk over a couple of sake barrels?"
Sasuke walked closer, holding Marco with one arm as he regarded Whitebeard coldly.
"Your sons are disappointingly weak," he remarked.
"And you, Whitebeard… are no different."
"Gurarara"
"That's how one should be when young!"
Whitebeard's laugh deepened, but even Marco and Ace couldn't help but feel the sting of Sasuke's words.
With a single powerful look, Sasuke and Whitebeard clashed in a stunning collision of Conqueror's Haki, tearing the very sky apart.
Centered between these two powers, the small island trembled.
Jinbei and Marco, still conscious, stared in awe.
Such a clash was something few ever witnessed; it reminded them of Whitebeard's legendary clashes with pirates like Roger and Kaido.
"Gurarara! You've got a wild spirit, kid. You might even surpass Shanks one day! But that doesn't excuse you from roughing up my crew!" Whitebeard's voice thundered as he raised his weapon, sending tremors through the air.
Sasuke remained unfazed, his Susanoo's fiery eyes glowing as he gripped his blade.
"World's strongest man? That will soon be in the past."
Whitebeard's grin faded, surprised by Sasuke's audacity.
Few dared challenge him so boldly, but Sasuke's power commanded that respect.
"Come at me with all you've got!" Whitebeard challenged, his voice carrying across the island.
"Fine! Don't regret it, old man." Sasuke retaliated.
He first started with a fire jutsu.
"Katon: Gōryūka no Jutsu (Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire Technique)" This one was sent into the sky, and disappeared from view. So, it was treated as some sort of battle-opening theatrics.
Then he looked at Whitebeard and started hurling a barrage of Yasaka Magatama, his Sharingan blazing with deadly intent.
"Yasaka Magatama"
Whitebeard met the attack with his Gura-Gura no Mi ability, sending shockwaves clashing violently against Sasuke's Yasaka Magatama technique.
The island shook as they fought, the very ground cracking beneath the weight of their powers.
Dust and debris filled the air, only their towering figures visible amid the storm.
"Not bad for the so-called strongest," Sasuke muttered, pushing the Susanoo forward against the relentless vibrations emanating from Whitebeard's strikes.
"Gurarara! That's no ordinary Devil Fruit you have there," Whitebeard marveled as Sasuke's unique abilities matched his own blows.
The sea raged, the earth itself quaking from their titanic clash.
Whitebeard's strike finally pierced through, and the Susanoo shattered with a thunderous roar.
Sasuke staggered back, the mighty armor splintering under the onslaught of vibrations.
"Damn… his attacks can penetrate Susanoo itself," Sasuke thought, a grim look flashing across his face as the cracks snaked through his armor.
Whitebeard's mastery over his powers was as relentless as it was destructive.
Yet, Sasuke's gaze held a gleam of excitement.
"Is that all, Whitebeard? I expected more." As he spoke, dark clouds churned above them, crackling with deadly energy.
"Lightning Style: Kirin!"
The skies erupted, and a colossal, red lightning beast roared as it descended.
Whitebeard's eyes widened, knowing he had no time to dodge.
The bolt struck with unparalleled force, and even the mighty Whitebeard staggered under its impact.
Marco's voice broke through the chaos.
"Pops!" His worry for Whitebeard was clear, though he was helpless to intervene.
Sasuke's smirk deepened, watching as Whitebeard steadied himself.
"This isn't just any normal Lightning attack, old man," he taunted.
"This one was enhanced by my own Haki!"
The combination of Sasuke's lightning with his Conqueror's Haki magnified his power, and even Whitebeard could feel the intensity.
Although Sasuke lacked mastery over Armament Haki, his command of Conqueror's Haki was fearsome.
In this sea, he wasn't just a challenger—he was a conqueror, a force to be reckoned with.
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