บท 12: A Final Stand
Marineford, Moby Dick
Amidst the chaos of the war, Whitebeard stands tall on his ship, his eyes scanning the battlefield with an unyielding gaze. The massive form of Marco, one of his most trusted commanders, approaches quickly, a look of concern etched on his face.
"Whitebeard," Marco begins, his voice carrying the weight of the situation, "two of our commanders have been taken out. A single Marine did it."
Whitebeard's eyes narrow as he considers this news. "One Marine, you say? That's no ordinary feat. We can't take any chances."
Marco nods, understanding the gravity of Whitebeard's words. "I'll send Jozu. He'll take care of it."
Whitebeard grunts in agreement. "Tell him to crush this threat."
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Marineford, Finn & Koby Reunite
Finn and Koby, both battered and bruised, especially Koby, with blood dripping from multiple wounds, finally find each other in the chaos of the battlefield. Relief washes over them, but they're not out of danger yet.
"We need to get you to the medics," Koby says urgently, eyeing Finn's bloodied and exhausted form.
Finn nods, his breath ragged. "Yeah, you too. Let's go."
Just as they begin to make their way toward the medical area, a sudden, violent force slams into Finn.
The impact is so strong that Finn is launched off his feet, sent hurtling through the air like a ragdoll.
Finn crashes through a nearby wall, the stone crumbling around him as he hits the ground with a sickening thud.
Dust and debris settle around him as he struggles to push himself up, his body already screaming in pain.
Koby's heart skips a beat as he sees the source of the attack: Jozu, the towering figure of Whitebeard's diamond-hard commander, stands before them, his presence imposing and terrifying.
"So, you're the one who took out two of my comrades?" Jozu's voice is cold, laced with malice. "Let's see how long you can last against me."
Koby, trembling from the sheer pressure Jozu exudes, readies himself, but he knows he's no match for a commander of this caliber, especially in his injured state.
With a roar, Jozu charges at Koby, his diamond-coated fists gleaming ominously. Koby attempts to dodge, but Jozu's speed doesn't match his massive size. He's on Koby in an instant, landing a devastating punch that sends Koby crashing into the ground, the force of the blow creating a small crater.
But before Jozu can follow up with another attack, Finn, bloodied and barely standing, rushes in.
<Rokushiki: Tekkai>
With every ounce of strength he has left, he blocks Jozu's punch with his own body, activating Tekkai to absorb the brunt of the impact.
"Get out of here, Koby!" Finn yells, his voice filled with both desperation and resolve. "Find Garp or someone strong! I'll hold him off!"
Koby hesitates, torn between helping his friend and following Finn's command. But the sight of Finn, standing defiantly despite his injuries, forces Koby to make a decision. With a nod, he turns and runs, pushing his body to the limit.
Jozu watches Koby's retreating form with a sneer. "How noble, sacrificing yourself for your friend. It won't change anything."
Finn wipes the blood from his mouth, every movement sending waves of pain through his body. "I'm not dead yet," he mutters, his determination hardening.
He knows this fight could very well be his last.
Jozu lunges at Finn with another powerful strike. Finn, relying on his enhanced Tekkai, blocks the blow, but the force is immense.
The ground beneath his feet cracks and buckles, and he's sent skidding backward, his feet digging trenches into the earth.
Jozu doesn't give him a moment to recover. He's on Finn again, delivering a crushing punch to his midsection that sends him flying through the air.
Finn crashes through a series of buildings, the structures collapsing around him as he plows through them like a human cannonball.
Finn groans in pain as he forces himself to stand. His entire body is throbbing, blood seeping from countless wounds. But he refuses to stay down.
He knows that if he doesn't get back up, Koby—and countless others—might die.
Jozu charges at Finn again, this time swinging his diamond-coated fist with even more force. Finn braces himself, activating Tekkai across his entire body to withstand the impact.
The punch lands squarely on Finn's chest, the force driving him deep into the ground, leaving a crater where he stands.
Finn's vision blurs, his breath ragged. He knows he's reaching his limit, but he can't afford to falter. Gritting his teeth, he forces his muscles to tighten even further, straining his body to the absolute maximum.
With every punch he throws, every block he makes, he can feel his Tekkai evolving, becoming stronger, more refined.
But Jozu is relentless. He smashes Finn into the ground repeatedly, the diamond commander's fists like sledgehammers.
Finn is sent flying again, crashing into another wall, then another, each impact leaving him more battered and broken.
As Finn struggles to his feet once more, he knows this is it. His body is on the verge of collapse, his strength almost completely drained.
But he also knows that he's pushed his Tekkai to a new level—one where he can strain his muscles to the max while still moving.
With this mastery, Finn decides to make his final stand. He tightens his muscles to their absolute limit, his entire body becoming as hard as steel.
Jozu charges at him, intending to deliver the finishing blow.
Finn meets Jozu head-on, blocking the commander's punch with his own fist. The two clash with a thunderous impact, the force of their collision shaking the very ground beneath them.
Finn can feel his bones cracking under the pressure, but he refuses to give in.
As Jozu walks toward Finn to deliver the final blow, Finn, battered, bloody, and near collapse, stands up with an unwavering gaze.
His eyes lock onto Jozu's, and he utters a defiant challenge. "If you want to finish me off… THEN TRY IT!"
At that moment, Finn's Conqueror's Haki erupts. The raw-purple, intimidating power surges out, an unstoppable force that momentarily overwhelms Jozu. The diamond commander staggers back, a flicker of unease crossing his face.
Finn's aura pulses with a terrifying energy, a last stand of defiant will.
However, the fight has taken its toll. Just as Finn tries to move, his body finally gives out. He collapses to the ground, barely conscious, blood pooling around him.
As Jozu prepares to deliver the final blow, a powerful presence suddenly appears on the battlefield. Garp himself—intercepts Jozu's attack, blocking it with ease.
"You've done enough, Finn," Garp says, his voice authoritative and reassuring. "Leave the rest to me."
Jozu grunts in frustration but knows he's outmatched. He retreats, leaving Garp to check on Finn.
Koby, having returned with medics, rushes to Finn's side. His eyes fill with tears as he sees the state his friend is in.
Together with the medics, he carefully lifts Finn, who is barely clinging to life.
"Hang in there, Finn," Koby whispers as he carries his friend to safety. "You've done more than anyone could ask for."
As Finn is rushed to the medical area, his body bloody and broken, Koby feels a resolve building within him.
He's seen the price of war, the cost of strength, and he knows he must become stronger—not just for himself, but for those who fight alongside him.
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