Sakazuki's physique is extremely special, even in the pirate world where monsters emerge endlessly.
During the Marineford War in the original work, Whitebeard seemingly gained some upper hand in the battle, leaving Sakazuki's face covered in blood.
However, neither the direct punch nor the punch to his waist caused him any serious harm.
After Sakazuki stood up, apart from the bleeding on his head, his combat power appeared completely unaffected.
Whitebeard, on the other hand, couldn't endure after taking a few hits.
Therefore, in the original work, although Whitebeard appeared to have the upper hand, the margin for error for both sides was not on the same level.
The Yeti's attack, naturally, goes without saying compared to Whitebeard's; Sakazuki merely spat out a mouthful of blood and did not appear to have suffered any serious injury.
As the smoke and dust cleared, the box that once held the Ope-Ope no Mi was already in tatters, now reduced to a pile of charcoal.
The Ope-Ope no Mi, cherished by all, also vanished into the magma.
Sakazuki wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and reformed magma in his right fist.
He scanned the people present, his gaze lingering on the God's Knights and the two great pirates for a while before he said:
"Whether you are scum... or you are parasites..."
"None of you shall obtain this power of eternal life!"
Sakazuki's words were like a clap of thunder, bringing everyone present back to their senses, their expressions varied.
Borsalino still maintained his nonchalant demeanor, as if none of this concerned him.
Indeed, it didn't concern him; he was just there to punch in.
He came, he fought, and that was enough.
Garp, meanwhile, burst out laughing:
"Sakazuki kid, well done!"
Garp has always harbored deep hostility towards the World Government, even unwilling to conceal it, and it's a mystery why the Gorosei have tolerated him until now.
According to Blake's understanding, a subordinate's loyalty is more important than their ability.
And the state Garp displayed was not merely dissatisfaction; it felt like if given a chance, he would dare to rebel.
It's unclear whether the Gorosei are overconfident or have other intentions, but Blake would certainly never allow anyone under his command to openly show such hostility towards him.
The other five people, however, were furious.
They had only one thought in their minds now—kill this guy!
They felt that Sakazuki was truly dishonorable.
We all came for the Ope-Ope no Mi, all for eternal life, and you're the only special one!
You don't want eternal life yourself, and you're ruining our chance at eternal life, harming others without benefiting yourself. Are You Eating Oil Cakes or Not??
Beneath the Reaper's white mask, his hollow eyes flickered erratically, emitting an eerie glow.
He couldn't understand how someone could cause such immense trouble.
The God's Knights were not isolated from the world; on the contrary, as high-ranking officials of the World Government, they had many channels for obtaining information.
It was just that they were accustomed to arrogance in their daily lives and simply didn't take these matters seriously.
They knew about Sakazuki killing a Celestial Dragon and defecting from the Marines, and at the time, they even mocked the Gorosei for their poor judgment in people.
But in the Reaper's mind, the World Government was vast and powerful, and it wouldn't miss just one Admiral-level combatant. When they couldn't stand it anymore, they would simply eradicate him.
Yet, at the critical moment of contending for the Ope-Ope no Mi, Sakazuki pulled a major stunt on him.
The Reaper was now so enraged he couldn't speak, only his Blake robes billowed without wind.
"Worororororo..."
Kaido let out a laugh, but it was a chilling one:
"As expected of the NEO Marines Fleet Admiral! I've truly learned a lesson today! We'll see about this!"
With that, Kaido transformed into a Azure Dragon and soared into the sky, disappearing into the clouds.
As a smart person, Kaido prioritized his own interests.
He could fight the Marines, Whitebeard, and others indiscriminately, but that was more about asserting his power. He would fight as long as it didn't endanger himself or his core subordinates.
Minion Island now gathered nine top-tier powerhouses, and the intensity of the battle was second only to the God Valley War of yesteryear.
Although Kaido was not afraid, he still had to weigh the pros and cons.
If the Ope-Ope no Mi were still present, Kaido wouldn't have been afraid; he would have simply fought.
Now that the Ope-Ope no Mi was gone, what was the point of him staying here to fight to the death?
Understanding all this, Kaido decisively left a harsh threat and flew away.
Completely different from him was Charlotte Linlin; this woman had no sense of the bigger picture.
"Mamamamama..."
Charlotte Linlin's face was gloomy, her already terrifying giant face looking even more ferocious.
Although she was laughing, her entire body exuded a chilling aura.
Boom!
An unprecedented Conqueror's Haki erupted from within her body:
"Sakazuki! Go to hell for this old hag!"
"Great Full Sky Autonomous God!"
The thundercloud Zeus floated in mid-air, unleashing thick beams of lightning towards Sakazuki's direction.
These lightning bolts possessed their own consciousness, all locking onto Sakazuki.
At the same time, the Reaper swung his scythe, and a pitch-Blake slash tore through the earth.
"Such disgusting usurpation!"
The Reaper slowly stepped forward, the soul fire in his eyes flickering erratically:
"How dare mere lower beings defy the will of a god?!"
"Destroying a god's property! Only death can atone for this sin!"
The Yeti and Number 46 also arrived behind him simultaneously, preparing to act together to eliminate this traitor who had disrupted their operation.
After all, the mission was certainly a failure, and they couldn't just go back empty-handed; they needed to present some acceptable results.
Otherwise, wouldn't they be just like the Gorosei?
The ice crystals on the Yeti's body regenerated wildly, and Number 46's twin blades carved out two intersecting vacuum slashes.
Sakazuki had just taken a direct punch from the Yeti, but as a tank-type fighter, his HP bar was very thick. Facing the combined attacks, he showed no fear, raising his magma-transformed fist to meet them.
"Dark Hound!"
The clash of thunder and magma created a spherical lightning bolt on the spot, and the escaping electrical arcs melted numerous dense pits into the surrounding ground.
"Gravity Blade: Hell Swirl!"
Fujitora's cane-sword twisted abruptly, completely distorting the gravity around the three God's Knights.
Their attacks were deflected, landing on the sea not far away.
The sea was instantly frozen, and then two slashes fell, cutting the frozen sea in half, as deep as a canyon.
Sakazuki's magma-transformed right arm slammed into the ground.
"Geomagnetic Torrent!"
The rock layer beneath his feet instantly turned crimson, and magma, surging like blood vessels, erupted upwards, forming a scorching curtain that isolated everything.
"Go!"
Sakazuki roared, his and Fujitora's figures blurring in the chaotic storm of lava, lightning, and gravity. They rapidly retreated using the energy turbulence, withdrawing towards the coastline amidst the ruins and smoke.
Behind them, the severely damaged island base of Minion Island let out a mournful cracking sound.
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