On one side is the obviously unruly Konoha Pirates and Akihara Kagura; if we stand with them, a new Heavenly Celestial Dragon might emerge. On the other side, there are hundreds of thousands of pirates; clearing them might end the Great Pirate Era...
"Actually, we have no choice..."
A Vice Admiral glanced at the distant situation, whispering a reminder: "We've all witnessed Admiral Kagura's combat ability firsthand. Are we supposed to stand on the losing side? Besides, Admiral Kagura seems to be on the Navy's side; he wants to uphold justice..."
"But even the Vice Admiral's nickname isn't allowed..."
A Vice Admiral couldn't help but mutter: "Moreover, if we accumulate our Navy's strength, all the top forces are now here. Standing on one side might determine the fate of this world..."
"Isn't this somewhat exaggerated..."
An elderly voice interrupted their conversation.
Vice Admiral Tsuru stepped out, gazing at the distant battle, she sighed softly: "That's a man who suppresses all pirates in the sea singlehandedly... Moreover, under his command, he possesses strength capable of breaching the World Government..."
Hundreds of thousands of pirates...
Currently being suppressed by Akihara Kagura...
There's no sign of any ability to resist...
Even someone as strong as Whitebeard, the world's strongest man, is no exception...
However...
This group of pirates refuses to yield. Naturally, they're not merely thinking of continuing to struggle in the grasp of Akihara Kagura. Dozens of powerful Great Pirates couldn't solve the crisis of their pirate ships, leaving it to their deputies. They've come together to confront Akihara Kagura!
This group of Great Pirates gathered around the Moby Dick and Red Force, ready to launch a counterattack towards Konoha and Akihara Kagura!
"Use the most potent move!"
The Great Pirates exchanged glances with each other, swinging their fists towards the sky at Akihara Kagura, releasing their Armament Haki and Supreme King Haki with full force!
"Hey! Old man, Red Hair, want to join?"
A Great Pirate shouted loudly at Whitebeard.
"Then let's do it together..."
Whitebeard tightly clenched his fist, a light from the Quake-Quake Fruit appeared on his fist, and torrents of Supreme King Haki suddenly erupted from his body!
"..."
Red-haired Shanks drew his longsword, his Supreme King Haki bursting forth, black and red arcs of electricity dazzling in the sky above him!
In the sky.
Black and red ominous clouds surged.
Black and red arcs of electricity from Supreme King Haki constantly twisted, converged, and collided!
The next moment!
A group simultaneously swung their fists to the sky!
Hundreds of fists, containing immense destructive power, smashed towards Akihara Kagura. Even the Four Emperors couldn't block this horrifying force, as if they intended to obliterate Akihara Kagura in one devastating blow!
"It's over."
Uchiha Madara gazed at the gathered crowd, unable to resist a self-deprecating laugh: "In a world known for strength, gathering together is the most foolish tactic. It really makes one want to mock...like seeing my own stupidity."
Back then...
The Ninja World had gathered thousands of ninjas for centuries...
Yet these people were toyed with by Akihara Kagura at his fingertips...
"..."
Akihara Kagura extended his palm towards the ground.
An outpour of Supreme King Haki released from his body, instantly converging into a gigantic hand, descending heavily towards the ground!
That palm, like a Buddha's gigantic hand descending, hadn't even landed before already causing a massive shockwave, instantaneously destroying everything in this sea region, leaving viewers stunned!
Whether it be the so-called Four Emperors...
Or those Great Pirates...
They would all be utterly crushed by this giant palm!
"This guy..."
Whitebeard extended his arms!
At this moment, this man, like a giant with his seven-meter tall body, raised his hands to resist Akihara Kagura's descending giant hand, trying to hold the sky with the falling giant hand, beads of sweat appearing on his forehead!
Boom!
Beneath Whitebeard's feet, the deck was instantly pierced through, his body sank a bit, yet he continued to resist the descending giant hand!
However...
Anyone could see...
This elder simply couldn't sustain it...
Once Akihara Kagura's palm landed, it would instantly obliterate everything!
"Kagura, spare Newgate!"
A voice rang out on the battlefield.
A golden Buddha suddenly sprouted beneath the black and red giant hand, assisting Whitebeard in holding up that sky-descending giant hand!
Former Navy Marshal Sengoku the Buddha stood beside Whitebeard, watching this once-dominating old rival in such a pathetic state, voluntarily standing forward to lend a hand.
The pressure from the sky suddenly vanished.
Akihara Kagura waved his hand, dispersing his technique, looking down at the golden Buddha and the pitiful Whitebeard below, seemingly sighing in exasperation.
"Marshal Sengoku..."
"You've gone a bit soft since retirement..."
"Now I feel the deterrence given to these audacious pirates is still insufficient..."
"I'll lock Whitebeard in Impel Down."
Sengoku rubbed his sore wrist, looking up and speaking: "I've discussed with Sakazuki, and the Navy will stand with you, locking all pirates into Impel Down..."
"I see..."
Akihara Kagura seemingly nodded, perhaps feeling satisfied: "Justice is willing to stand with the victor, that's the best outcome for us..."
"..."
Whitebeard stayed silent, unable to speak.
Turns out...
He'd be arrested by that bastard Sengoku and locked in Impel Down?
Even being saved by that bastard was humiliating for him, yet Whitebeard had no way to counter this, as getting argumentative like a child now would be dishonorable to Sengoku...
"We will resolve the pirates..."
"However..."
Sengoku looked up at Akihara Kagura, his form gradually reverting from the Great Buddha Form to human form, asking seriously: "What about you? Do you want to become the new Heavenly Celestial Dragon?"
"What I want..."
Akihara Kagura tilted his head, with his hand on his forehead, pondering. He realized quickly that he had no answer.
"I don't know what I want..."
A smile lingered on Akihara Kagura's face, seemingly mocking, seemingly savoring: "But at least now I know what I don't want... Whatever the case, becoming the new Heavenly Celestial Dragon seems a bit too humiliating, right?"
"Marshal Sengoku."
Fujitora's figure flew over, speaking in a deep voice with praise: "Lord Kagura's nature is noble; all that he does is for fairness and justice, unlike the degenerate Heavenly Celestial Dragons..."
"Nature... noble?"
Question marks rose in everyone's minds.
Is that...
Describing Akihara Kagura?
It seems Fujitora used some odd terms...
"Alright."
"Observing this world is quite exhausting."
Akihara Kagura's mouth twitched; his self-awareness was growing deeper. His figure dissipated like mist, seemingly hiding in some unknown space.
"I should probably take a fairly long rest... until I return, please take care of the aftermath of this world for me."
"Where are you going?"
Otsutsuki Kaguya's brow furrowed lightly, asking softly: "You said you'd take us with you..."
"Relax a bit, Princess Kaguya..."
Akihara Kagura stopped Otsutsuki Kaguya from continuing, seemingly a bit exasperated: "Just observe this vast sea here, I'll first explore our next resting place..."