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Damien locked onto Garp with cautious eyes.
The young pirate had fought many enemies now: he clashed with two Overlords, duelled the likes of Whitebeard and Shiki, butted heads with Big Mom and even took down an Admiral!
Yet in all these fights, he had never fought a master of all colours of Haki—a combination superior to any fruit user.
Garp was clean-shaven, sporting an open white shirt and navy blue trousers. "Bwahahaha!" he laughed and cracked his Haki-infused knuckles.
*Pop* The air popped like a balloon as the Vice Admiral launched toward Damien, roughly 150 meters away.
The famed marine's charge involved little strategy; it was a simple rocket-like rush with his right hand pulled back, ready to bash everything into pieces.
Damien's grip on Ryushi tightened, swarming it with dense Haki.
*Vvoooo!* The air vibrated as the weapon seemed somewhat annoyed by the previous conflict. Damien twirled Ryushi in a red circle, blasting on ahead as well.
Torrents of volatile energy swirled around the young pirate as his body built up vast amounts of momentum and became a flash of red.
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"Crimson Comet!"
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Garp saw the incoming meteor and gave out a grin of pure glee. A red bubble was coated around his right fist, black lightning crackling about.
BOOOOOOM!
A flare of crimson energy arched all over the seas as shockwaves with enough power to push the nearby marine ships tens of meters away.
*Fwooo!* Torrents of air currents were generated as the Sin Incarnate and The Fist pushed forth.
Damien's attack was naturally infused with Conqueror's Haki, meeting Garp's attack. A sudden silence arrived, only to be overtaken by the hellish force being generated.
"They're not even touching!" a marine muttered in awe while shielding his face from the mind-numbing wind.
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'This Armament is ridiculous!' Damien exclaimed with widened eyes, much to Garp's enjoyment.
BOOM!
A secondary explosion went off as the attacks finally connected. Both were uninjured and pushed back a good twenty meters from one another.
"That weapon is as hard as Roger's sword! It makes for a nice nail clipper!" Garp joked. Meanwhile, a screen appeared in Damien's eyes.
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[Monkey D. Garp]
[Age: 39 years, 14 days]
[Height: 9' 5"] (2.87 m)
[Devil Fruit: None]
[Skills: Overwhelming Strength, Unmatched Talent in Armament Haki, Rokushiki, Will of D, Iron Fist Anatomy, Heroic Haki]
[Haki: Intermediate Mastery of Observation Haki, Armament Haki (Grandmastery (II)), Grandmastery (I) of Conqueror's Haki]
[Strength: Top Tier Yonko]
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Damien was intrigued: this was his first encounter with a Grandmaster of Armament, something he had yet to attain!
"Take this Fist of Pain!" Garp roared out, his punch coated in absurdly thick Haki.
"Empyrean Release."
Damien readied Ryushi once more. His body was then covered in plates of armour, and crimson mist exuded from it.
Boom! *Clang!* *BAM!* Under the eyes of the marines, the two men went off at great speeds, and collisions occurred every few instances.
Streaks of red and blue flashed throughout like fireworks as the fight continued.
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[Ox Lloyd's Warship]
Sengoku stood as firm as a mountain. His pure white marine coat draped over his shoulders, and his seagull hat was mounted.
Sengoku looked around and saw the chaos.
On one side was Big Mom against Zephyr. The two had already led to many deaths on both sides from their fight.
Linlin used her Ultimate-Class Fruit as her versatile attacks rained down on the Black Arm. However, she could not fully contain her enemy, leading to a standstill.
The other side had pockets of air that exploded at constant intervals; booms of clashes went off as Damien's Ryushi added with Garp's Armament would release many shockwaves.
And, of course, in the middle was a pure moshpit of marines and pirates; bodies swam lifelessly with rubble and broken ships every here and there.
The cries of tens of thousands of men in fights and injuries were the only thing that persisted.
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Noting all the fine details, Sengoku raised his afroed snail connected to the higher-ranked marines and ordered, "We will begin the plan; all troops, begin a slow retreat!"
Upon his words, visibly, the functional marine ships started to immediately pull back. Yet, cannons still went off to mask their moves.
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Ten minutes passed as the Marines had put a gap of at least 300 meters between the ships, continuing the naval battle.
"Now, Basara-san!"
The Admiral exchanged a nod to his fellow marine and slowly raised his hands.
Basara's movement was quick but felt all over the battlefield.
*Rumble* The very sea bathed in fire and war trembled with water ripples slowly growing in intensity. The fight paused for a moment, allowing Basara's hoarse voice to echo the region:
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"Pit of Despair!"
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A vast shadow engulfed the ships on the outer edges of the naval battle. Rocks Pirates fell as a giant structure rose all around the battlefield—a circular mountain containing the entire warzone!
The seas shook continuously as the circular dome grew and grew, capping off at a friendly kilometer-tall barrier.
Basara then made a few more hand gestures, exercising his domain over the earth below the sea.
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"Justice Arena!"
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The seas shook alongside the ships. Wood cracked on the hull of many pirate ships as they started to lift up—Basara moulded the earth to make a full landmass!
It stretched all over the battlefield; the pirate half of the arena was littered with jagged earth and uneven terrain. On the marine side, it was as smooth as a newborn's rear, preserving the vessels for future sailing.
*Rumble* By now, a multi-kilometer-wide land had been erected, encompassing the warzone and beyond.
"Seek cover!" Sengoku's voice was heard from the snails in the hands of Vice and Rear Admirals.
*Rumble*
Basara then raised both arms as he moulded the world. The marine grunted, fueling his spirit into giant swirls of earth that covered the skies.
"..." A deafening silence took over as the forces eyed the rocks above. Tens of thousands, around three meters wide with a sharpened edge, floated with little movement.
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"Reigning Justice!"
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Under the command of Basara, slowly but surely, all the boulders in the sky fell with the embrace of gravity. Picking up speed, generating loud whirls as they neared their objective.
[Attack Image (in Discord)]
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[The Suicidal Rambo]
Shakky clicked her tongue at the sight of the free-falling hell from around 630 meters in the sky. At this rate, the boulders would crash at around 400 km/h speeds (~250 mph)!
"It's quite ruthless," the woman muttered, shaking her head.
Another naval order boomed from Sengoku, reaching her ears, "Open fire!"
An exponential amount of bullets also went off as the Marines unloaded their rifles; hell from above and the front.
"..." After a moment of thought, Shakky used her Roulette-Roulette Fruit and changed the rounds in her pistol.
*Pew* *Pew* *Pew* Tens of bullets hit the broken ships nearby. A weird scene ensued as the small bullets sucked up all the rubble into a portal, leaving nothing but upset dust behind.
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By now, the Rocks Pirates had regained their wills. They desperately opened fire at the boulders above to lessen the range of attacks.
"Saké Golden Geyser!"
"Blazing Glory!"
"Majin Missile!"
"The Great Depression!"
"Titan Venom!"
"One Sword Style: Beautiful Death."
Damien's Division mates commenced their attacks, creating chains of explosions to encase the rocky skies, fully showcasing quality over quantity.
Shakky then aimed her pistol. With a bang, a single bullet flew out, though what followed was undoubtedly out of the ordinary: it exploded into 50 tinier pellets!
*Fwoo!* Air was displaced as the pellets opened up tiny portals, spitting out the giant rubble pieces at the dust cloud in the sky.
The pirates below weren't stationary either. They unloaded their attacks, including bullets, cannonballs, rockets, sword attacks, and other weapons.
Although the raining hell was somewhat controlled, it did nothing for the bombardment from the marine fleet. Thousands of cannonballs exploded on the ships, shaking all hints of stability on the pirate side.
BOOM! *Rumble*
The boulders, which the pirate onslaught reduced to about a fifteenth of their original number, came crashing down; there were still 3,000 left.
"Auuufh!"
"Owwhh!"
"My leg!"
"Uuugh!"
"Iyaaah!"
Meat paste splashed around as the blood of thousands of pirates leaked out. Broken bones and shattered bodies everywhere. Howls and moans of injured men resounded throughout the seas as only a mess of red was left behind.
Hundreds of ships were cracked and destroyed, with only 40 still functional; the Rocks Pirates Fleet had taken tremendous damage! In a matter of a few hours, 30,000 pirates were reduced to nearly 16,000, while the Marines remained around 23,000 strong.
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The pirates had no chance to lick their wounds as the marines charged across Basara's arena, their morale sky-high. The advent shook the virgin land, amplifying their morale to skyrocket.
"Meet their attacks!" Shakky's stern voice bellowed.
The pirates that survived showed no fear. They growled angrily and jumped off the ships with little care, weapons raised—savage beasts.
Their bull charge was unforgiving even to their own people! A stampede broke out under the feet of the pirates, running over hundreds of their fellow brothers-in-arms.
Like two tides, the armies clashed.
Bodies swam together as tens of thousands of men began a melee on slaughter.
"Roar!"
"Ssss~!"
Two Ancient Zoans appeared!
Arai, a Titanoboa and Majin, an Ankylosaurus. Yet their appearance was met by another force.
*Clang!* A loud metallic sound broke off as each Ancient Zoan was attacked; marine capes floated around as powerful presences stood tall—Six Rear Admirals!
Kaen and Nomu were a team of drunken fire that mixed rather well. Still, their dyad also met a wall in the form of a veteran Vice Admiral under Kurowashi.
Pablo stood in the back, unloading endless bullets from his twin pistols. He recharged his fellow division mates while taking down a horde of marines with more negative effects.
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Indra approached the ship's bow and said, "I will go too."
Shakky nodded, continuing her flurry of gunshots.
Indra blasted ahead at incredible speed, beyond what the naked eye could track! He was like a bullet that zoomed around.
A company of marines was shocked as they were picked off one by one. Their shaken eyes traced a black streak that darted from soldier to soldier, blood raining down in its wake.
No wasted slash, no wasted energy and no wasted time; streaks of afterimages were left behind as he continued his slaughter. But like a broken record, he, too, was stopped.
Clang!
His sword was suddenly met to a halt by a large broadsword while taking fire from a distant sniper.
Indra held his ground, glaring at the one clashing with his weapon while casually tilting his head to dodge a bullet clad in Haki.
"It seems that my blade will claim more Vice Admirals…"
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[In the Skies]
Boom!
In his Empyrean Form, Damien was bombarded with Garp's mighty fists as their fight continued. It had been two hours since their battle began.
The pirate sighed as he saw his losing pirates, not that he cared for them, except for a select few.
"Sengoku is as ruthless as always," Damien commented, blocking a fist.
Garp chuckled, drilling his punch forward, "Hehe, he may be a golden statue, but his mind is only a little sharper than mine!"
Damien's Ryushi slammed on Garp's fist.
Garp continued to talk between their collisions: "You grew a lot from that little fledgling at Mora Island to now. Kong-san's hair turned gray from your mess. Bwahaha!"
Damien slashed down as his attack was met with two fists.
BOOM!
"It's only the beginning!"
Garp grinned at the remark, "Even with you and that giant cake-lover, you stand no chance right now since Newgate, Shiki, and Rocks are busy with their own fights."
*Vvoosh!*
The marine's burly figure suddenly flickered and appeared close to Damien, a speed beyond what a man his size could display.
BAM!
A black punch drilled into Damien's stomach and forced him to spit out air and blood. The pirate was thrown 15 meters back before he regained balance.
"That usually would be enough to crumble a mountain…" Garp muttered, staring at his fist in confusion. Perhaps it was because he missed his daily dose of rice crackers.
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Damien grinned as a stream of blood flowed down his lips. Garp wasn't wrong in his earlier statement; the fall of the Rocks Fleet seemed inevitable.
Especially considering that both Kurowashi and Sengoku had yet to make a move. But even with such detrimental conditions, the Sin Incarnate had a few other thoughts in mind.
Such thoughts were confirmed as the future flashed in his eyes.
"It's about damn time…"
His gaze drifted to the side as Garp did so as well.
A black shadow could be seen from afar with many smaller ones around it; Garp's jaw dropped.
BOOOM! *Rumble*
Shock spread in the eyes of the marines and even the Three Admirals as they all looked to the far left of the circular mountain range.
A segment of the kilometer-wall had suffered extensive damage, evidenced by the countless cracks spreading through. Giant pieces of rock slid down the slope as the attacked section shattered apart!
It left a gaping hole in the mountain, unveiling tens of shadows.
Damien smirked at Garp, "Five marine powerhouses are quite powerful, but that's the thing, we aren't your only enemy."
The ten shadows cleared; they were ships! Flags reigned proud as the many foresails had words printed on them.
First, a few New World pirate crews:
[I F R I T]
[G O O S E]
[M R ⋅ N O I R]
[B U C K I N G H A M]
[H E N S O]
And a few big names:
[W A N G ⋅ Z H I]
[ G O L ⋅ D ⋅ R O G E R]
[ R O C K S ]
Six pirate crews alongside the Oro Jackson and the Titanic! The latter was around 230 meters tall, eclipsing the rest with its enormous shadow.
The newly arrived forces included around 800 New World pirates alongside the Oro Jackson's fifty or so battle-heartened pirates.
A few powerful presences could be picked up as they were big names over the New World.
On one of the minor ships that sailed with a masked face as the figurehead, the man at its helm wore a red and black attire, his face masked.
A Supernova: Henso 'The Faceless' with a bounty of 𝔅 429,000,000.
Next to his ship was another, led by a towering pirate. "Wawawawa, these Rocks guys are kinda fun to be around!"
It was 'The Crisis' Wang Zhi. Bounty of 𝔅 670,000,000.
"He certainly would fit in rather well," the armoured man commented before turning his attention to the man drowning in alcohol. "John... you seem different."
"Johohoho!" The pink-haired man cackled, licking his lips. "Don't worry about me, ol' friend. I'm actually rather excited!"
'Pirate Bandit' Captain John — 𝔅 469,000,000.
'Blinding Light' Silver Axe — 𝔅 934,000,000.
John swirled his gourd only to lose his balance from a sudden tremor. The man glared at the brooding giant near the side of the Titan, "Kaido, stop slamming that bat of yours!"
The Hundred-Beast ignored the complaint, his eyes glued to the neighbouring ship. "Just you wait, Gaban, I'll tear you apart!"
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The Oro Jackson was more harmonious; the two commanders at their front stood like beacons of piracy.
"I see you made a friend," a refined voice broke.
The other man twirled around his axes, leaking a wry smile. "Don't tease me, Rayleigh. That kid is annoying as hell!"
'Hundred-Beast' Kaido — 𝔅 961,110,000.
'Twin Axe' Scopper Gaban — 𝔅 1,270,550,000
The complaint from the billion-plus pirate brought a smile to the swordsman.
He had slicked-back golden and circular glasses over a vertical scar across the left eye. The Dark King, sporting a hefty sum of 𝔅 2,208,600,000 on his head.
The unorthodox cavalry was all but the start of a turbulent event that would go down in the annals of history, the war on a scorched sea!
To Be Continued…
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Author's Corner.
More of a set-up chapter for things coming up.
Images are available on Discord alongside other niche details: https://discord.gg/aJHHHPvb6q
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"Aren't they supposed to be enemies!?" Sengoku exclaimed at the newly arrived enemies.
Basara grimaced, "Scum tend to come together as one… and they can die together too!"
Garp floated in the air with his Rokushiki and howled, "Bwahaha! You caught us off-guard again, Damien!"
He raised his right fist, which was vibrating a catastrophic melody. "But they can't stop me from teaching you a proper lesson…"
*Fwwm!* A night-black colour appeared around it as the fist was coated in Armament, drawing the Sin Incarnate's attention.
*Purrup* A red bubble then swam out of the man's chest as it started to cover his entire body!
But it was the next step which left Damien baffled. "And… again!" Garp roared, mobilizing his Haki again and running over his already-hardened fist.
*Fwwm!* The black bubbled fist turned a deep purple, brimming with power. It was a technique beyond anything Damien had seen: Haki Layering!
"Hehe…" The Vice Admiral gave a gleeful grin as his right arm was reeled back.
He then shot forth with his dominant arm pulled back in a prepped fashion with broken skies behind him.
Damien deeply exhaled at the incoming attack. Ryushi shuddered as its wielder flooded it with enormous power and met the Garp with a diagonal slash.
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"Broken World!"
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A streak of red followed the blade, cutting the air into pieces. Garp's single fist shot forth as torrents of air currents were left in turmoil.
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"Galaxy Divide!"
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A single fist was thrown, carrying absurd levels of strength. Black lightning crackled all over.
BOOOOOM!
Damien had sent tremendous amounts of his fruit powers upon Ryushi's blades, causing a black space around them to pummel the air into powder. What was usually a sound-killing space had been pierced!
"Uhh!"
"M-My ears!"
"It hurts!"
Garp's fist shook in the sky and pushed towards the Supreme Sword, sending screeching sounds whirling.
Hundreds of men near the clash covered their ears as a loud cry of literal destruction echoed in their eardrums.
Cracks formed around the clash as both sides raged; energy waves ruptured everything nearby as the two forces reached a tipping point.
Damien was shocked as he saw the fist inch forward as Ryushi edged back.
*Creak* His eyes widened, 'He's bending Ryushi!' the pirate exclaimed.
The unstoppable fist blasted the Pulverizing Blade from its user's hands and crashed onto his chest.
Ribs audibly cracked as the fist drilled forth, shooting blood from Damien's mouth. The dense Haki bounced around his insides, rupturing and shredding everything. The spinal cord was overwhelmed by the stimulation, ringing its host with a throbbing headache.
Damien was sent flying like a shooting star, leaving a crimson trail.
*BOOM!* Eventually, he crashed into the mountainous wall, and his body was left tens of meters deep. Nailing and drilling his way through the thick rock.
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"…" The marines were silent as they saw the scene before erupting.
"Incredible!"
"That's the invincible Garp-san I know!"
"The Fist that can subdue all difficulties is on our side; justice will prevail!"
It was a morale-booster that fully countered the arrival of the fresh pirates. Grand applause ensued as the Marines felt reinvigorated; their minds were clear.
However, the atmosphere of reverence was met with furrowed brows. Garp flexed his right hand, wincing at the lingering pain. "Don't be too cheery now," he muttered, silencing the crowd. "That kid has some thick skin."
Thousands of marines followed Garp's gaze to a gaping, cave-like hole in the cracked mountainside. Audible gasps echoed as crimson eyes glimmered from the darkness ten meters deep into the cavern.
With startling suddenness, a hand shot out from the shadows, its fingers digging into the mountain, spider-webbing cracks along its surface.
*Thump* *Thump* *Thump*
A few steps went off as a humanoid body walked out of the cave.
Black armour fell off the body as human skin was visible, unveiling a gaping hole at the upper chest. Black and red flesh fell away, splattering into the distant sea below.
"Even Garp-san can't take him down…?"
"Can he not die!?"
Visible through Damien's ribs, a lone heartbeat echoed through the canyon. But another detail gripped the spectators' minds.
"His bones…" a blue-haired Rear Admiral absently muttered. His eyes were locked to the partially visible rib cage of the Sin Incarnate. "They're black!"
"Haki in his bones!?"
"Don't be ridiculous... Haki can't permeate the body like that!" a veteran retorted, disbelief etched on his face.
Garp's mouth widened comically, speechless at the sight of the pristine black bones.
A stunned Zephyr grabbed his metal arm. "Haki in the bones; it's supposed to be a myth…"
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Damien winced in pain, stretching his back as more flesh and muscle sloughed off.
The commotion was the least of his concerns: 'Garp can layer his Haki,' he mused. 'That's a little scary.'
Then, something even more incredible occurred.
*Crack* *Crunch* Under the eyes of thousands, Damien's ravaged chest started to warp.
The black bones creaked back into perfection, shining a dull hue. The obliterated chest regrew its flesh, quickly closing the gaping hole.
The regrown skin was a little purple but had begun to slowly fade away.
Sengoku rubbed his forehead, perplexed. "Even Garp's open attack didn't take him down… his recovery rate is on their level!"
Basara grabbed the left side of his face as he felt the empty eye socket and cursed, "He's too dangerous to be kept alive!"
By some worldly law, Damien's pants were still intact enough to prevent him from going full commando. He jumped out of the cave and landed back on the Suicidal Rambo.
The female pirates who were crazy enough to sail with the Rocks Pirates took a deep gulp and strongly desired to conceive.
On the other hand, there was the salivating Charlotte Linlin. "I wonder what a monster born from our union could do… Ma-Ma-Mam-Ma, I really have to get his seed!"
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*Fwoo* Meanwhile, the newly arrived pirates had the time to pull up to the battle.
"What a mess," Damien said as he saw the tens of wrecked ships from Basara's earlier attack.
Rayleigh nodded from the helm of his ship, long used to the younger pirate's surprises. "I suppose it's about to get slightly messier now."
*Thump* *Thump* *Thump*
Melodious steps went off as the eyes of the significant pirate powers drifted to the main marine ship, The Ox Lloyds Warship.
A single man walked ahead and stood beside Sengoku and Basara. Under the reverent eyes of the thousands of marines, three men stood, bannering "Justice" on their backs.
A young yet vigorous man roared, "The three Admirals have gathered!"
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[Nearby]
The hell being wrought at Glint Island's shore paled in comparison to what was happening at its center.
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"Singularity!"
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A raging current of destructive, white flames blasted out of Sol's palm.
The heat boiled the air particles into some broken form of matter. The sacred-white flames ventured on as they came face-to-face with another damning power.
Rocks released a similar attack, although of contrasting appearance. An utterly black river of malignant darkness was marching at the oncoming flames.
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"River of Death."
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BOOOM!
In a spectacle of endless delight, white sparks and black wisps clashed, followed by a bursting shockwave of pure Haki.
Sol watched his attack evaporate away, scoffing at its sight.
He soon shone with divine light, floating to the skies, pointing his fingers at Xebec.
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"Divine Rain!"
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Countless orb-like jewels showered from the Overlord's hands and decimated the broken land. They resembled light while carrying endless power and heat with them.
"Hehe," Rocks grinned and reached at his hip.
Shing!
The air eroded away as the 'Inferno Blade' Mokushiroku was unleashed. The blade cried out in impatience, finally being used.
The evil pirate slashed down with little care for technique; instead, relying on raw and savage strength.
*Grrrrrr!* The air was ground apart as a pitch-black arc of sword energy was sent out toward Sol.
*BOOM!* It met the white shower of blazing flames, bringing it to a standstill once more.
The Overlord felt a deathly wind and saw his foe appear at arm's length. Mokushiroku shook in delight as Rocks fueled it with endless energy.
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"Forsaken Death."
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The slash came with the cry of lost souls, clawing at any chance to revive themselves by aiming to suck up Sol's blazing vitality.
The Sun of Pride frowned, not just from the coming attack but also from his condition. He felt his power begin to leak away from him, evading his control.
He let out a roar, materializing a weapon of his own.
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"Sacred Strike!"
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BOOOOM!
The sword of death smashed upon the golden blade bathed in divine light, releasing a vast apocalypse onto what remained of Glint Island.
The heat came with endless plague, eating up embers of life on the island, creating quite a visual.
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Damien turned away from Glint Island's white and black fireworks, hearing a proud exclaim, "The Three Admirals have gathered!"
Basara, Sengoku and the third man, Kurowashi Masao were ready to join in. The last one piqued Damien's curiosity.
He was a tall and lanky man, roughly 10 feet (~3 m) tall and relatively young.
His attire consisted of the usual white marine coat draped over the shoulders. That aside, he wore a full jet-black tuxedo, gloves and a black tie over a black undershirt.
The man had medium-long silver hair messily combed over his young visage.
[Kurowashi Image (in Discord)]
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"Admiral Masao, codenamed 'Kurowashi,'" Damien recalled. "The Black Eagle of the marines that oversees the mighty Ox Lloyd's Warship."
Shakky, who sat on the wooden rails of Damien's ship, nodded, "He is a problem beyond the range of combat prowess."
The two watched as the man in question made a move.
Kurowashi raised both his arms in the air while his eyes swam through the marines present.
Over 7,000 Navy soldiers had died, and nearly 4,000 were left with injuries. The numbers had unfavourably declined, factoring in the appearance of the new pirates.
A soft yet stern voice broke under the ominous silence that had invaded the war, "Marines! Today, we stand amidst the wreckage of our fallen comrades, but we do not falter. Our mission is clear: to uphold justice against all odds!"
"In this hour of darkness, let our resolve be our shield and our unity our strength. For every life lost, we stand stronger, fueled by the courage to protect the innocent and secure our seas."
Each word carried a magnetic charm, filling the soldiers' hearts with courage.
"This war is not just against pirates; it is a battle for the future we defend. Each of you embodies the spirit of justice that defines us. Rise now, with hearts unyielding, and let our actions speak louder than words."
Masao's green eyes scanned the rising masses as he proudly finished, "Rise with the Ox Bell! Let its echo remind us why we fight—for the freedoms we cherish and the peace we safeguard. Together, we prevail!"
*Clang* The legendary bell rang in harmony with the words of the Admiral.
An invisible shockwave rippled out of the silver-haired marine, renewing the tens of thousands of marines with vigour and spirit.
They unleashed a bellowing roar, creating quite the spectacle.
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Damien squinted at the bold words, feeling the shift in the battlefield.
His eyes ran through the thunderous marines, examining the changes: The weak felt strength far beyond their limits, the injured recovered, and the ones at death's gate were suddenly rejuvenated.
One by one, every soldier was brought to their most excellent limits; their injuries healed, their broken bones mended, and their flesh returned.
The Sin Incarnate gave an appreciative hum at the sight before turning to the pirates.
He could feel the chaotic armies assaulted with fatigue, their strength slowly draining away; a despairing atmosphere broke.
Shakky sighed at the turn of events, "Such a power, in the hands of an Admiral who can command tens of thousands, is rather problematic."
Damien nodded in agreement, "The Pump-Pump Fruit, in its Awakened state, has the power to raise morale to great heights and even rejuvenate all allies."
"It also works to weaken all enemies," the Black Death added, "eating away at their spirit and strength."
"Only a bold and unforgiving assault can weaken the Marines' drive," Rayleigh quipped. He gazed at Damien from his ship, addressing a thought, "So, what's our game plan?"
The Sin Incarnate returned a wry smile, "Rayleigh, I like to dance at my own pace; taking charge is not my thing."
"Sometimes the dice don't roll in our favour," the Dark King shrugged.
*Bang* "WORORO! Let's just rip them apart!"
"Wawawawa! I haven't fought all Three Admirals before… I will show them the power of Wang Zhi!"
"I'm here to fight on behalf of my beloved Newgate!" A blonde beauty roared from a faraway ship. "You red-eyed troublemaker better not let these marines interrupt his fight with that idiot Roger!"
"The Marines made their move; I'm curious to see how you respond, Sin Incarnate," the masked pirate, Henso, mumbled to himself.
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"Ufufufu, Damien-chan, they're all yours."
Relenting to his troubles, the young and bold pirate walked ahead, his movements drawing the attention of the tired horde of pirates.
*Thump* *Thump* *Thump*
The final step was loud and echoey, opting to shut any side conversations.
Without averting his gaze from the Marine army, Damien extended his arm. The air crackled as a streak of black and red shot forth from a sunken ship, Ryushi returning to its master's grasp with a resounding boom.
Pointing the Supreme Blade directly at the Ox Lloyd's Warship, kilometers away and guarded by five Admiral-level marines, Damien defied the Navy's authority with brazen audacity—a gesture deemed the ultimate insult by pirate standards.
*Vvoooo!* An ominous wind howled, carrying the words of the Sin Incarnate, "Unleash all that pent-up rage you've harboured for years! Tear these marines to shreds!"
His crimson eyes locked onto the horizon plagued with enemies, radiating unwavering confidence. "And what's the worst that could happen? You'll only just die."
To Be Continued...
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Author's Corner.
Debuting the final Admiral's power and some original powers for Garp. I've set Haki Layering at Grandmastery (II).
Damien's undying anatomy also made itself known to the world.
Images are available on Discord alongside other niche details: https://discord.gg/aJHHHPvb6q
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