A breath of freezing white mist escaped Aokiji's mouth. Wherever the chill passed, even the air itself froze, the water vapor crystallizing with a sharp *crackling* sound.
Then, he leaped directly toward the sea. The moment he landed, the surface rapidly froze over.
He pressed both hands against the ice.
"Ice Age."
An endless expanse of ice rapidly spread out in all directions with him at the center.
The ice crystals swiftly reached the two tsunamis carrying billions of tons of seawater, then quickly climbed up the waves.
Ultimately, the two massive tsunamis were transformed into two colossal walls of ice towering on either side of Marine Headquarters.
The water between Aokiji and the tsunamis was completely frozen solid. Numerous Marine battleships that couldn't evade in time, along with the entire fleet of the Whitebeard Pirates, were sealed within the ice.
This was exactly the outcome Whitebeard had wanted.
Although their ships could no longer move, the ice provided a solid surface for them to advance, leading straight to the execution platform.
Whitebeard waved his massive hand.
"Boys!"
"Charge!"
At his command, Marco transformed into a cluster of burning blue flames and was the first to rush out.
"Diamond Jozu", "Flower Sword" Vista, and the other commanders followed closely behind, leading tens of thousands of battle-hardened elites from the Whitebeard Pirates. They charged across the vast expanse of ice toward the execution platform.
"Intercept them!"
The Giant Marine Vice Admirals drew their massive swords, taking the lead to meet the Whitebeard Pirates' first wave of attack.
For a time, the clash of blades intertwined with the roar of artillery fire, while the shouts of the Marines mixed with the roars of the pirates.
The Summit War, a battle that would determine the course of the coming era, had officially begun.
High up on the platform, Admiral Kizaru looked down at the chaotic battlefield, a fearful expression on his face.
"Oh my, oh my! How terrifying."
He spoke in a slow, drawn-out drawl, but in the next second, his body dissolved without warning, turning into a sky full of golden motes of light.
"Yasakani no Magatama."
Countless golden beams of light shot straight across the battlefield below, aimed directly at Whitebeard standing at the bow of the Moby Dick!
Kizaru intended to test Whitebeard directly to see if he had truly grown old.
However, Whitebeard didn't even need to lift a finger.
A burst of blue flames soared into the sky, blocking right in front of the Yasakani no Magatama. It was Marco, who had anticipated Kizaru's attack and just returned.
"As long as I'm here! Don't even think about attacking Pops."
Marco's figure materialized within the flames, his arms transforming into wings burning with blue fire, intercepting the entire incoming wave of light bullets.
Kizaru's light bullets were completely devoured the moment they struck his blue flames.
The battlefield on the other side was equally intense.
Diamond Jozu slammed his hands into the ground and let out a roar, forcefully tearing a mountain-sized chunk of ice from the frozen plains and hurling it directly toward the execution platform!
The sky-obscuring iceberg came howling through the air.
"Don't get carried away, you damn pirates!"
Akainu stood up with a furious roar, his right arm instantly transforming into dark red magma.
"Great Eruption!"
A colossal fist of molten rock shot into the sky, colliding head-on with the iceberg.
*Boom—!*
The iceberg rapidly melted and evaporated under the terrifying heat of the magma, while scalding chunks of molten rock rained down upon the battlefield below like a meteor shower.
With this single punch, both the Marine and pirate camps suffered considerable casualties.
"Ace! I'm here to save you!"
In order to carve out a path to the execution platform for his comrades.
"Continent-Puller" Little Oars Jr. stepped forward.
Relying on his massive body inherited from his Ancient Giant bloodline, he powered through the Marines' concentrated artillery fire and charged toward the execution platform.
Numerous cannonballs landed on him, exploding into blooms of blood, yet they couldn't slow him down in the slightest!
Just as Little Oars Jr. was about to break through the Marine defense line.
Within the ranks of the Warlords of the Sea, Doflamingo's lips curled into a grin, his fingers twitching slightly beneath his feather coat.
"Fufufufufu, such a big toy. I can't let you pass so easily."
Invisible Parasite strings were already lying in wait around him, ready to slice this fragile giant into pieces.
Beside him, Gecko Moria let out a bizarre "Kishishishi" laugh, secretly pulling out his scissors, intending to sneakily steal Little Oars Jr.'s shadow.
With a wave of his hand, Doflamingo sent several strings attacking toward Little Oars Jr.
Right at that moment, a sudden change occurred!
*Zzzzt—!*
A bolt of yellow lightning tore through the air, instantly striking Doflamingo's strings.
His tough strings were actually snapped in an instant by the lightning strike.
Doflamingo's movements stiffened.
Before he could even react, an irresistible, massive force slammed into his chest.
He spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying backward, crashing violently into the fortress wall behind him.
Intense pain radiated from his chest, leaving Doflamingo unable to stand up straight for a moment.
Almost at the exact same time.
An incredibly sleazy voice echoed leisurely by Gecko Moria's ear.
"Oi~ little fatty."
"Have you ever been kicked at the speed of light?"
Moria's obese body trembled violently. He turned his head in terror, only to catch a glimpse of golden light.
The next second, a severe pain erupted in his abdomen.
His massive body was likewise sent flying, crashing hard right next to Doflamingo.
This sudden turn of events left everyone on the battlefield stunned.
Sengoku frowned, looking at the two unfamiliar figures that had appeared opposite the Warlords' camp.
One was entirely wreathed in violent lightning, while the other had transformed into a humanoid figure of golden light.
It was none other than Lu Mingfei and Old Tang.
After finishing their posturing, the two of them directly kicked Little Oars Jr. back toward the Whitebeard Pirates.
"You're this weak and you're trying to play hero? Go back and train your Haki properly before coming back!"
The next second, Lu Mingfei and Old Tang's figures once again turned into lightning and light, vanishing from their spots.
When they reappeared, they were standing on a pirate ship that had appeared on the battlefield at some unknown point.
Sengoku recognized it at a glance; it was the ship of the Kuja Pirates. Standing at the bow at this moment was the world's most beautiful woman, the Pirate Empress—Boa Hancock.
She actually dared to betray the Marines and the World Government!?
Nearby, Kizaru, who was fighting Marco, halted his attacks, his gaze fixed intently on the golden light Old Tang had transformed into.
"Nani? The Glint-Glint Fruit?"
If Enel were currently watching the broadcast on the moon, he would probably let out a similar exclamation of shock.
The others present were also extremely bewildered.
Why would a second Glint-Glint Fruit user appear in this world?
On the execution platform, the unease in Sengoku's heart reached its peak at this moment.
He forcefully suppressed his anxiety and shouted angrily at the Kuja battleship.
"Who are you people!"
"This is a battlefield between the Marines and the Whitebeard Pirates. Unrelated personnel, retreat immediately. The Marines and the World Government can let today's matter slide!"
Facing the Fleet Admiral's questioning.
At the bow of the ship, the man who had been smiling the entire time finally made a move.
The next second.
Several majestic bursts of Conqueror's Haki erupted from them into the sky!
Black and red lightning intertwined in midair, instantly enveloping all of Marineford!
Tens of thousands of Marines and pirates still fighting in the plaza below were instantly knocked unconscious.
In just an instant, the originally clamorous and chaotic battlefield was cleared of over ninety percent of its combatants!
Those who could still stand now possessed at least the strength of a Marine Rear Admiral.
Whitebeard, Sengoku, the three Admirals, Hawkeye, and other powerhouses standing at the apex of the world also felt a palpitation in their hearts under this unprecedented, terrifying torrent of Haki.
They were horrified to discover that this Conqueror's Haki was actually being emitted by multiple people simultaneously!
This mysterious crew actually had so many people possessing the disposition of a king?
Just what kind of monsters were they!
This terrifying strength couldn't help but remind everyone of the Rocks Pirates from decades ago.