The voice quieted down.
Kizaru vanished into a flicker of light and reappeared instantly, hands glowing with a bright light.
A calm voice spoke from behind Aramaki, startling him.
Sanji appeared behind Kizaru, hands in his pockets, black flames dancing on his feet.
"Black Leg Sanji."
Kizaru's light faded, his sunglasses making his expression unreadable, and his tone was serious.
At once, the two figures vanished into the air.
Golden streaks clashed with black fireballs in a rapid exchange.
Each collision unleashed bursts of light and flames too fast to follow with the naked eye.
After several swift clashes, they landed on the ground, facing each other.
"Your speed and strength have improved since last time. You're a formidable opponent now, Black Leg Sanji," Kizaru admitted, impressed.
Though he hadn't suffered in their brief encounter, he sensed a greater threat this time.
Sanji responded calmly, "I've grown in more ways than one. Let's see if you can keep up."
Kizaru, flirtatiously, teased, "You might want to reconsider. I'm rather attached to my face."
Sanji retorted, "It's too late for that. Let's fight."
Kizaru summoned a sword, " Ama no Murakumo Sword."
Sanji ignited black flames, "Hell Memories. Get ready for a taste."
As they clashed, Kizaru's sword flashed, but Sanji's kick intercepted effortlessly.
"You're too slow, Kizaru. I know your moves," Sanji taunted, his fiery kick leaving trails in the air.
Kizaru evaded, transforming into light and crashing into a hillside.
Sanji appeared behind him, delivering another fiery kick.
Though Kizaru managed to defend, he was pushed back.
But Kizaru, known for his speed, quickly retaliated, sending bright golden streams toward Sanji.
Their collision created explosive waves, leaving both combatants reeling.
Sanji managed to outmatch Kizaru with his instant movements and rapid attacks.
This indicates a significant improvement in Sanji's strength since the last Summit War.
Back then, Kizaru had the upper hand, but now Sanji feels confident he can take him on directly.
Their strengths seem evenly matched now.
Kizaru relies on the speed and power granted by his Pika Pika no Mi Fruit, while Sanji's Conqueror's Haki gives him an edge.
"Can you believe it? Black Leg actually bested Admiral Kizaru," exclaimed members of the Whitebeard Pirates, astonished by the turn of events.
During the Summit War, Sanji was outmatched by Kizaru, but now he seems to have surpassed him.
Similarly, Jinbei's strength has skyrocketed since joining the Straw Hat Pirates, leaving even Marco impressed.
The Straw Hat Pirates boast formidable power: a captain rivalling the Four Emperors, a vice-captain on par with the world's top swordsman, and now their third-in-command can take on an Admiral.
It's no exaggeration to call them a top-tier crew, capable of rivalling even the likes of the Roger Pirates.
Fujitora, sensing the looming threat over Wano, decides to take action despite his reluctance to destroy the country's newfound hope.
Drawing his sword, he unleashes a devastating attack, sending a massive meteorite hurtling toward the ground.
Marco and the others are stunned by the display of power, questioning if such strength exists within the Marines.
Meanwhile, Jinbei prepares to confront the incoming threat, gathering his resolve to face the colossal meteorite head-on.
Jinbei executed the "Murloc Jujutsu, Ocean Current Shoulder Throw" technique, hurling a water polo into the air. As it flew, it drew in snowflakes and ground snow, forming a massive water column that extinguished the meteorite and reduced its impact.
Following this, a slender figure leapt behind Jinbei, wielding a mace enveloped in lightning. With a powerful strike, the meteorite shattered into pieces.
"What an outrageous attack," Jinbei remarked, recognizing the destructive force of the meteorite.
"This individual must be an Admiral-level recruit by the World Government. Despite rumours, I didn't expect Marine to recruit someone of this calibre," Marco observed, impressed by Fujitora's strength and terrifying ability.
Meanwhile, World launched steel balls at Fujitora, accelerated by his "Gion" ability to incredible speeds.
Fujitora, relying on his Observation Haki, sensed the incoming attack and countered with his "Gravity Blade, Raging Tiger" technique, forming a thick purple blade.
Despite the steel balls' velocity, they were unable to withstand the gravitational force unleashed by Fujitora's attack.
The purple tiger blade devoured the steel balls and surged toward World, but he swiftly dodged it.
World realized the nature of Fujitora's ability, recognizing its difficulty.
As World closed in on Fujitora with incredible speed, he launched a devastating punch.
Despite Fujitora's attempt to block the sword in time, the force of the impact sent him crashing into the ground before he could react. World's expression shifted as he suddenly felt a heavy pressure enveloping him.
With a whoosh, World vanished from sight, leaving behind a massive pothole created by the intense gravitational force.
"Can he manipulate gravity around himself?" World pondered, finding Fujitora's ability challenging to contend with, especially in his current state of disadvantage.
As Fujitora grappled with the difficulty of predicting World's attacks, he tightened his grip on his sword, relying solely on his Observation Haki.
Meanwhile, Gion and Tokikake acknowledged Fujitora's formidable strength, recognizing his superiority over them and affirming his worthiness of the title of Admiral.
Seeing Gion take action, Crocodile noted the seriousness of the situation and prepared to face her alongside Tokikake.
Jinbei vowed to protect Zoro from Marine's onslaught, emphasizing his commitment to defending his comrade.
Yamato, transformed into the ancient wolf deity, also pledged her support, recognizing Wano's independence from Marine protection.
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