Garp's face was ferocious, and his Justice cloak behind him flapped in the wind.
Conqueror's Haki Coating!!
Reynold also mastered Conqueror's Haki Coating!
In the nick of time, he had no room for much thought; a hint of determination flashed in Garp's eyes, and he charged forward with an unstoppable momentum.
"Get lost, old man!!"
Under the expectant and anxious gazes of everyone, Garp's Haki surged around him, and his iron fist, imbued with dual Haki, shattered a hundred-meter slash, his momentum surging.
At the same time, some of his strength was also consumed.
After continuously breaking through several hundred-meter slashes, Garp's face was flushed, and he was slightly out of breath.
Just then, the last slash powerfully struck, continuously enlarging in Garp's pupils.
"Bastard!!!"
Garp, with his remaining strength, cursed angrily and condensed a high-density Armament Haki armor all over his body.
The next second, the hundred-meter-long, emerald-green slash ruthlessly struck Garp's body.
"Ah!!!"
Accompanied by a bloodcurdling scream, Garp was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, blood splattering across the ground as if it were free, staining a large area of the ice.
Under the dual enhancement of Armament Haki: Ryuo and Conqueror's Haki Coating, the emerald-green slash easily broke through Garp's Haki defense and cut into his flesh.
Flying hundreds of meters and collapsing a watchtower, Garp heavily slammed onto the ice.
Looking at the scene enveloped in smoke and dust, all the Marine Soldiers and numerous generals gasped, feeling as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over their heads.
Everyone froze in place, almost petrified.
Even the Whitebeard Pirates Members, whose main mission was to rescue Ace, uncontrollably swallowed their saliva.
After a brief silence, the entire Oars Square erupted in an uproar.
"That was Vice Admiral Garp who flew past, right?!"
"It must be fake, how could Vice Admiral Garp lose to Reynold?!"
"Damn it, Reynold also mastered Conqueror's Haki?! Why wasn't this in the previous intelligence?!"
"Not just Conqueror's Haki, Reynold just used the even higher-level Conqueror's Haki Coating!!"
"Even Vice Admiral Garp has been defeated?!"
"Damn it, can justice really not defeat evil?!"
"..."
Countless Marine Soldiers roared in anger, venting their dissatisfaction with the scene before them.
As the Marine Hero, Garp's defeat was not just a personal failure, but also symbolized the setback of justice and the collapse of the beliefs of countless Marine Soldiers.
For a time, the hundred thousand elite Marine were filled with panic.
This scene was also truthfully recorded by the den den mushi and broadcast to the entire world!
Sabaody Archipelago.
"Reynolds actually made Marine Garp scream in pain?!!!"
"Damn it, is there really no one who can defeat Reynolds?!!!"
"The Garp, rumored to be divine, can't even defeat a greenhorn. How ironic!"
"If the Marine only has this much strength, how can they protect us and maintain the stability of the sea in the future?!"
"If the current situation continues to develop, Naval Headquarters is in jeopardy!!!"
"..."
The expressions of the people were varied: shock, surprise, panic, and schadenfreude.
Countless people clenched their sweaty fists, looking at the scene with worry.
Originally, they thought this was a thunderous operation by the Marine to deter pirates, but Reynolds' appearance completely changed the direction of the situation.
The reporters' eyes glowed green as they frantically pressed their shutters.
For them, this was witnessing history!
Boss Morgans was right; wherever Reynolds appeared, it would be the center of a storm, with all sorts of explosive news constantly emerging.
Every photo stored in their cameras was pure cash!
Enough to make them rich, to become millionaires.
Their perspective was too small.
To become billionaires!
On the icy battlefield in Oars Bay at Naval Headquarters.
After a brief moment of shock, taking advantage of the low morale of the Marine Soldiers, the Whitebeard Pirates began a fierce assault, continuously pushing forward.
Opportunity knocks but once.
Although they also wanted to continue watching Reynolds' and Garp's upcoming battle.
But rescuing Ace was their main mission.
"My lads, charge!!!"
A Whitebeard Pirates subordinate Captain seized the opportunity, cut down a Navy Captain with one strike, then waved his weapon and shouted.
"Ooh ooh ooh ooh!!!"
"Go, rescue Captain Ace!!!"
"Hahahaha... Marine, today is your doomsday!!!"
"Reynolds, well done!!!"
"..."
The Whitebeard Pirates Members charged fearlessly, engaging in close combat with the Marine.
Although they were outnumbered by two to one, with the ebb and flow of morale, for a time, the 100,000 elite Marine were actually beaten back steadily.
"He truly is my man," Hancock's eyes were hazy, filled with heart-shaped affection.
"Captain," Gekko Moria stared blankly at Reynolds' domineering figure, feeling increasingly fortunate about his decision back then.
He then secretly glanced at Perona, who was trembling while fighting Kizaru, and his heart swelled with excitement.
As the saying goes, choice is greater than effort.
"Fufufufufu, interesting, truly interesting."
Doffy chuckled eerily, the veins on his forehead wriggling strangely like earthworms, his mind a mystery.
"Conqueror's Haki Coating?! Damn it!!!"
On the execution platform, Sengoku's old eyes finally showed a look of solemnity.
The reason he had confidence in Garp was because Garp possessed Conqueror's Haki Coating.
This was a killer move that could deal with all abilities on the sea.
But in front of Reynolds, who also possessed Conqueror's Haki Coating, all of Garp's advantages were gone.
"Aokiji!!!" Sengoku shouted.
Somewhere on the battlefield, Marine Admiral Aokiji, who was entangled with Flower Sword Vista and Diamond Jozu, raised his eyebrows, unleashed a burst of cold air, shook off the two, and then quickly rushed to Garp's battlefield.
Just as Vista and Jozu were about to give chase, two Marine Vice Admirals understood and took Aokiji's place, relieving him of the pressure.
Looking at Aokiji, who had left the battlefield, Sengoku still did not relax his vigilance.
With Reynolds' appearance, the entire battle situation had escaped his control, and the Marine's casualties were expanding at a visible rate.
Thinking of this, Sengoku no longer hesitated, pulled a den den mushi from his pocket, and then made a call.
Somewhere on the icy battlefield, watched by countless people.
Reynolds, holding the Seven Star Sword, walked step by step towards Garp, who was buried under the rubble.
"Cough, cough."
Soon, a coughing sound came from the swirling dust. Garp, covered in blood, pushed away the stones pressing on him and stumbled out.
"As expected, he's not that easy to kill," Reynolds stood still, looking at him coldly.
At this moment, Garp was covered in blood, his face pale, and his aura was even more erratic and weak compared to before.
A hideous wound on his chest extended from his shoulder to his abdomen, with blood gushing out.
He had become a blood-soaked figure.
"Rey... cough, cough, cough... Reynolds!!!"
Garp's crimson eyes stared fixedly at Reynolds, letting out a beast-like roar.
"What harsh words are you going to say now? Let's hear it," Reynolds feigned picking his ear, teasingly.
"Pfft."
Overwhelmed by anger, Garp spat out another mouthful of old blood.
"This old man will kill you!!!"
Garp casually wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, stomped his right foot fiercely, and with a bang, leaped into the air.
The hard ice instantly formed a deep crater, and spiderweb-like cracks spread rapidly.
At this moment, both types of Haki in Garp's body were unleashed without reservation, completely pouring out.
Rumble.
Rumble.
Black and red lightning each occupied half of the sky, forming a standoff.
Countless venomous snakes raged and roamed, stirring up the surroundings.
For a time, dark clouds gathered, and the sky changed color.
The originally clear sky once again became dark, and shadows gradually enveloped everyone's heads.
Garp disregarded his injuries and went all out.
Everyone looked up at the encroaching darkness, and fear began to spread wildly.
"Garp," Vice Admiral Tsuru clenched her fists tightly, her old face filled with solemnity and extreme tension.
"Vice Admiral Garp!" Admiral Aokiji, who had rushed to support him, saw this scene and accelerated again.
"Garp," even with Whitebeard's temperament, he was now attracted by this astonishing scene; this was a reckless fighting style.
Clearly, Garp had gone all out, vowing to fight Reynolds to the death.
"Reynolds," Hancock, who had been full of confidence in Reynolds, felt the surging momentum from Garp's body, and her beautiful eyes showed worry.
"Hmm?!!!"
When she noticed a certain figure, she immediately snorted coldly and quickly left the area where the Seven Warlords of the Sea were located.
Under everyone's gaze, Reynolds moved.
"Garp, do you intend to end the battle with this move?! That's exactly what I want!!!"
Perceiving Garp's intentions, Reynolds' desire for battle grew even stronger, his soaring fighting spirit piercing the sky.
"Reynolds, this move will surely take your life!!!"
Garp's hellish voice pierced the heavens, clearly reaching everyone's ears.
"Hahahaha… (Acei). Garp, everyone who wanted to kill me has said the same thing to you, but they all ended up dying by my hand!" Reynolds laughed loudly, shaking his head disdainfully.
Who doesn't know how to trash talk?
"Die for this old man, Fist Bone: Impact!!!"
Garp roared, falling like a meteor, diving down towards Reynolds from above.
This was an advanced version of Fist Bone: Impact, with several times the power.
This move carried all of Garp's physical strength and Haki; if he won, Reynolds would die; if he lost, he would have no more fighting ability.
Success or failure, all in this one move!!!
Feeling the fist force as sharp as a knife, Reynolds took a deep breath, and when he opened his eyes again, they suddenly shot out a cold, chilling light.
"Garp, go down and catch up with your grandson!"
Reynolds roared, using the demon sword Seven Star Sword as a medium. Great Swordsman-level swordsmanship, raging silver lightning, ink-black Armament Haki, and dark red Conqueror's Haki all erupted at the same time.
Violent power surged around Reynolds, sweeping outwards.
The surging airwaves, like an overwhelming force, crushed all tangible objects within a radius of several hundred meters into dust.
Reynolds stared fixedly at Garp, who was diving down, and also went all out.
Defeating Garp was not difficult, but killing him required his full strength.
"Hakoku!!!"
Reynolds gripped the Seven Star Sword with both hands, and a beam of energy containing five powerful forces was unleashed with a thunderous roar!!!
"Reynolds, stop!!!"
"Ice!"
"Aokiji, get out of my way!!!"
Admiral Aokiji, who arrived late, was about to release an ice wall to reduce Hakoku's lethality, but he was interrupted by Hancock, who rushed to support him, the next second.
"Perfume Femur!!!"
Facing Aokiji, Hancock immediately went all out.
A powerful spinning kick, imbued with pure Haki, was delivered towards Aokiji.
Aokiji's pupils constricted, he cursed under his breath, and immediately went on the defensive.
In an instant, he missed the best opportunity for support.
Under everyone's varied gazes, Reynolds' Hakoku swept out. Wherever the energy beam passed, there was incessant roaring, and the atmosphere was directly shattered.
Garp descended from the sky, his dark iron fist coming with fierce momentum.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the next second...
Garp's Fist Bone: Impact and Reynolds' Hakoku collided mid-air with a deafening roar!!!
With a bang, Hakoku instantly destroyed Fist Bone: Impact with overwhelming force, and its power undiminished, it struck Garp's body.
The residual power of Hakoku easily broke through Garp's Haki defense, and accompanied by a violent explosion, Garp's body burst open with a bang, turning into countless blood-rain that scattered across the battlefield.
Dead silence!!!
The entire Naval Headquarters was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, a deadly silence!
At this moment, whether it was Marine Soldiers or White Group Pirates, they all tacitly stopped fighting.
Even Marine Generals and the Whitebeard Pirates' Division Commanders and subordinate Captains seemed to be possessed, standing frozen in place.
Their eyes stared blankly at the blood-rain falling from the sky.
"He's dead, Vice Admiral Garp is dead!!!"
After an unknown period, a sudden shout erupted from the crowd.
It was like a giant stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand waves!!!
The entire Naval Headquarters was in an uproar!
"Holy crap!! Vice Admiral Garp was killed!!"
"Damn it, how is this possible?!!"
"It's over, it's really over now!!"
"Reno really killed Vice Admiral Garp!!"
"Even Vice Admiral Garp isn't Reno's match, what should we do?!!"
"Is there even a need to keep fighting this war?!! Damn, I wish I hadn't become a Marine!"
"..."
For a time, countless Marines were terrified.
On this battlefield where lives were as cheap as paper, death was already a common occurrence.
But why, of all people, was it Garp who died?!
As a legendary veteran of the previous generation, he was a hero in the hearts of countless Marines.
His existence held significant meaning for the Marine.
Yet, such a top Marine powerhouse was killed by Reno just like that?
Who could accept that?!!!
If Garp's crushing defeat merely made them lose confidence, then Garp's death truly made many Marine Soldiers lose all hope of moving forward.
If a legend who dominated the seas for two eras could be killed so easily, what were they?!!!
Where there was joy, there was sorrow.
After a brief moment of shock, countless Whitebeard Pirates Members burst into exclamations, the cheers rising higher and higher.
Excitement, exhilaration, uncontrollable joy!!!
They couldn't understand Garp's standing in the Marine's hearts.
But they only knew one thing: Garp was a contemporary of their Old Man.
Garp was the man who once chased Roger all over the world.
And now, he was dead!!!
"Hahahahahaha... Lads, the Marine's momentum is gone. Today, not only will we rescue Ace, but we will also destroy Naval Headquarters!!"
Blamenco, a subordinate Captain and a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit Ability user, pulled out a large hammer from his chin, clearing a large area with each swing.
"Everyone, charge! Rescue Captain Ace!!!"
"Hahaha Captain Ace, tonight's celebration banquet will be held at Naval Headquarters!!"
"Even Garp is dead, what else do we have to fear?!!"
"..."
Garp's death seemed to inject all Whitebeard Pirates Members with adrenaline, countless veins bulging as they charged forward with roars.
Forget rescuing Ace, they now dared to take on an Admiral one-on-one!!
Whoever dared to block their path, kill!!!
With an unstoppable fighting spirit, the Whitebeard Pirates quickly broke through the Marine's encirclement and approached the inner bay.
"Grandpa."
On the execution platform, Ace, kneeling on the ground, had dim eyes and was in tears.
It was all his fault, all his fault!!!
If it weren't for his willfulness, this war wouldn't have happened today, and Garp wouldn't have died.
He regretted not listening to his Old Man's advice back then, but now, it was too late.
But in fact, he was overthinking.
Whether or not this war happened, Garp was destined to die.
"Garp."
On the whale ship's bow, Whitebeard sighed softly.
Those old guys from back then, some were dead, some crippled, some retired.
Now, only a handful were still active on the seas. Although their stances differed, Garp's death still gave him a sense of shared sorrow.
"Garp."
"Vice Admiral Garp."
In different corners of the battlefield, Sengoku, Vice Admiral Tsuru, Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru showed expressions of sorrow, but in the next second, they were replaced by ruthlessness!
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