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A Clash of Titans
The battlefield was covered in fractured ice, cracks spreading in all directions across the frozen surface.
Thirty warships and tens of thousands of Marine elites had arrived as part of a massive expedition fleet. However, the unthinkable had happened—Fleet Admiral Sengoku himself had been imprisoned within a mysterious green void, captured by Charlotte Wilhelm's unfathomable ability.
Now, only the three formidable Admiral candidates remained: Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru. They stood face-to-face with the imposing figures of the BIG MOM Pirates—Charlotte Linlin herself, Wilhelm, Katakuri, Miyamoto Musashi, the Feathered Serpent Kur, and the legendary swordsman Ryoma.
"Despicable? You're not a three-year-old child..." Wilhelm gave a mocking smile as he observed the livid, fearful, and angry expressions of the three Marine officers. "War is always unscrupulous! I think you, the rising leader of the Marine Hawks—the infamous 'Akainu' Vice Admiral—should understand that clearly!"
He smiled coldly. "The real fun has only just begun!"
"Bastard!" Akainu roared, his eyes blazing with murderous intent.
His entire body erupted with bubbling magma, the astonishing heat melting the ice beneath his feet. The temperature around him rose dramatically, filling the air with waves of blistering heat.
"Don't be impulsive, Sakazuki. That space is strange..." Aokiji's expression turned serious as he stared intently at Charlotte Linlin and Wilhelm. His face showed unprecedented gravity as he clenched his fists tightly.
After all our calculations, I never expected to underestimate that kid from the Charlotte Family, Aokiji thought grimly.
Though it had been only a fleeting moment, he was certain that Fleet Admiral Sengoku and the entire expedition fleet had been imprisoned in that peculiar green space by Wilhelm's power. Who could have anticipated such an extraordinary ability? It was utterly impossible to defend against.
Even more concerning, the Den Den Mushi in his pocket had mysteriously vanished, cutting off all communication with Marine Headquarters and their reinforcements.
This situation was beyond troublesome.
"Truly frightening~. Just one careless moment..." Kizaru's expression became uncharacteristically serious as he abandoned his usual lazy demeanor. Looking directly at Wilhelm, he spoke gravely: "Sakazuki, Kuzan, I believe our only chance to rescue Fleet Admiral Sengoku and the others is to capture that young man!"
"Mama-mama~! You're welcome to try..." The imposing figure of Big Mom twirled around with surprising joy for her massive size.
Having effortlessly eliminated the strongest fighting force of Marine Headquarters, even Charlotte Linlin couldn't help but feel immense pride. "Wilhelm's ability is unsolvable!"
She grinned widely, looking down at the three Admiral candidates with ferocious eyes. "Now it's your turn to face us!"
"If that's how it is, then there's no need for further talk..."
In a split second, Akainu charged forward like an unleashed beast, terrifying magma surging across his entire body. His gigantic magma fist slammed fiercely toward Charlotte Linlin. "Borsalino, I'll leave that brat to you!"
Despite his rage, Akainu wasn't blinded by anger. He recognized that only Kizaru, with his Logia-type Glint-Glint Fruit abilities, stood a chance of catching the elusive Charlotte family member. Setting aside personal grudges, he delegated Wilhelm to Kizaru while taking on the monstrous BIG MOM himself.
"Mama-mama~! Your courage is commendable. When I was sailing the seas, you were still following behind that man 'Black Arm' Zephyr!" Charlotte Linlin sneered, her face full of arrogance. "Katakuri, Wilhelm, stay out of this... I want to eliminate this magma boy myself!"
She swung Napoleon—her sword engulfed in raging flames that gave it a ghostly appearance—and charged forward without hesitation to meet Akainu's blazing magma fist.
They collided with tremendous force.
"CLANG—"
The sound of their clash was deafening, like metal striking against metal.
Akainu's fist, wrapped in Armament Haki, completely withstood the razor-sharp edge of Napoleon. The violent shockwave and billowing heat made it difficult for anyone nearby to keep their eyes open.
"Mama, this man's Haki is incredibly strong..." Napoleon called out with a grimace.
"Stop talking nonsense... Heavenfire!" Charlotte Linlin bellowed, grabbing Prometheus—her sun homie floating above her head—with her massive hand and ruthlessly hurling it toward Akainu.
In an instant, an incomparably fierce column of fire blasted toward the Magma-man. The terrifyingly high temperature distorted the very air around them.
"Nothing but parlor tricks!" Akainu, his body covered in bubbling magma and thick smoke, shouted fearlessly.
His other fist, coated in Armament Haki, surged with a monstrous mass of red-black lava as he punched upward with all his might.
"BOOM..."
The violent shockwave rippled outward, forcing Katakuri, Miyamoto Musashi, and the others to retreat quickly to avoid being caught in the devastating clash between the two powerhouses.
The domineering and temperamental Charlotte Linlin had made it clear—no one was permitted to interfere in her battle.
Even Wilhelm had no intention of interrupting. After all, Charlotte Linlin at her peak would never lose to Akainu, who was still only a candidate for Admiral.
"Wilhelm..." At that moment, Smoothie's expression turned serious as she addressed Wilhelm and Charlotte Linlin: "The submarine forces hidden beneath the sea and approximately 35,000 Marines on the troop carriers have already begun landing!"
"Though there are some deviations from our plan, it's manageable..."
Wilhelm observed the battlefield carefully, not rushing to attack first as Akainu had done. There was no doubt that both Kizaru and Aokiji would soon engage with full force.
"Smoothie, go join Brother Perospero and the others. Command the battle according to Plan B, and eliminate as many of the Marines' vital forces as possible," he instructed calmly.
A one-on-one duel? What a beautiful fantasy!
If they wanted to find opponents for individual battles of that caliber, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future. This was all-out war, and Wilhelm wasn't foolish enough to relinquish his advantage needlessly.
Although Wilhelm doubted they could eliminate the future Marine Fleet Admiral and all three Admirals in a single battle, if they could take down even one or two of these "monsters," it would significantly weaken both Marine Headquarters and the World Government.
For the BIG MOM Pirates, this was an opportunity too valuable to waste.
"Shiryu, Musashi, Kur, Ryuma—Aokiji is yours to handle," he commanded.
Then, turning to face Katakuri with a slight smile, Wilhelm said, "Brother Katakuri, shall we fight side by side for once? Let's see if together we can keep Kizaru contained!"