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Chapter 406: Non-Stop Chaos 

"This guy is planning to step in too?" Even Akainu Sakazuki, sitting below the execution platform, looked completely taken aback. 

What was going on today? Two of the most unpredictable, go-their-own-way Shichibukai had decided to make a move, one after the other. 

"I just want to see how big the gap between myself and that man truly is!" 

Mihawk explained, somewhat ambiguously, then swung his blade, unleashing an incredibly powerful, dark green sword wave straight towards Whitebeard. 

It sent countless pirates flying along its path! Even the frozen sea surface was torn open by a deep gash. 

"Trying to attack Pops? Did you ask for my permission first?!" 

Suddenly, a figure appeared right in front of the sword wave, crashing directly into it. 

"Get... out of my way!!!" 

The man roared. After being pushed back a step by the sword wave, he suddenly exerted force and tossed it upwards, deflecting Mihawk's super powerful slash into the sky. 

"It's Whitebeard Pirates Third Division Commander, Diamond Jozu!!" 

When the man's face was revealed, a Marine soldier immediately gasped in surprise. 

This man was mostly made of gleaming diamond, exuding an incredibly fierce aura. 

It was indeed Diamond Jozu, the man with incredible defense! 

"Boom!" 

Just then, a violent explosion echoed from the sky as well! A dark red figure crashed heavily into the ground of the harbor, exploding upon impact. 

"The Lightning Killer was defeated?" 

Seeing this scene, many people were greatly startled. 

"Thump!" 

At this moment, another azure figure fell from the sky. 

"Cough cough!" 

The azure figure quickly regained human form after landing. It was Marco. 

But to everyone's surprise, his chest was a bright red from a burn, and there was a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. 

"Marco the Phoenix is injured?" 

"No way, Captain Marco wasn't immune to that attack?" 

This was absolutely earth-shattering! Everyone knew that Marco's ability allowed him to ignore all attacks, and any damage inflicted on him would heal instantly. 

But now, Marco was injured? It was truly shocking! 

"Uwah!" 

On the other side, Yoru also returned to human form from his fire phoenix state. There were two large wounds on his chest, almost piercing his upper body. 

The moment he stood up, he coughed up a mouthful of blood, looking severely injured. 

"Cough cough, as expected of Marco the Phoenix, you're truly strong!" 

Yoru stood up, wiping the blood from his mouth. "This battle was exhilarating!" 

Just then, the wounds on his body were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye! This scene once again stunned everyone. 

Yoru also had a rapid recovery ability; this was truly a bit terrifying. 

"Since we're both Mythical Zoans, isn't it normal to have strong recovery?" 

Facing the stunned faces of the crowd, Yoru said calmly and returned to his position. 

"Fufufu, how was it? How does it feel fighting the Whitebeard Pirates First Division Commander?" 

Doflamingo licked his lips and asked. 

"Why don't you try it yourself and find out!" 

Yoru looked at Marco in the distance and said with a smile. 

At that moment, Diamond Jozu charged over again, his punch shaking the ice surface. Then, he picked up a chunk of ice the size of a small mountain and hurled it towards the Marine soldiers. 

"If you've got the guts, come stop this!!" 

He roared. The gigantic ice block covered the sky, and a powerful, terrifying pressure descended. 

The Marine soldiers immediately showed panicked expressions; how could they possibly stop such a terrifying attack?! 

"Honestly, everyone is so self-centered!" 

At this moment, Akainu Sakazuki, who had been standing on the platform, finally stood up. His arm turned red into magma, bubbling and gurgling. 

"If all of you leave, who will protect this platform!" 

He punched out, "Great Eruption!!!" 

A massive magma fist punched through the air and slammed heavily into the ice block, instantly shattering and rapidly melting it! 

"That temperature is truly terrifying!" 

Yoru took a look. The temperature of that punch was only about a thousand degrees lower than his 'Phoenix Sun'. 

"Such a huge ice block, melted in an instant... Is that... the power of Admiral Akainu!" 

A member of the Whitebeard Pirates said in shock. 

"Watch out, Akainu's attack is coming!" 

Just then, someone shouted a warning. Akainu's giant magma fist had turned into terrifying molten rock projectiles that shot out with infinite power. 

"Thump!" "Ah!" "Boom!" 

Instantly, the scene turned into a hell of flames. The Whitebeard Pirates were sent flying, crying out in pain one after another! 

"Ooh!!!" 

The morale of the Marine soldiers soared! 

"Attack!!!" 

"Target them, fire the cannons!" 

With morale boosted, the Marine officers immediately gave the order to attack. 

Suddenly, the sky became a rain of cannonballs. The entire bay was filled with explosions and soaring flames. The Whitebeard Pirates were completely on the back foot. 

"Pops!!!" 

Fire Fist Ace, who was being held on the execution platform, cried out tragically at this scene, tears streaming down his face. 

"Don't falter, my sons!" 

"Follow me!" 

"You think this little bit of trouble can stop us? In your dreams!" 

The commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates launched their charge, leading their respective subordinates to continue breaking through towards the execution platform. 

"We... won't... let you bastards get through!" 

At this moment, the Marine soldiers felt a sudden shadow overhead. They looked up and saw that the Marine Giant Vice-Admiral unit had mobilized. 

"Boom!" "Ah!" "No, the strength difference is too great!" 

The Giant Vice-Admirals could send a group of pirates flying with a single blow, they were unstoppable, completely without rivals! 

"Die, you Whitebeard Pirates bastards!" 

Vice-Admiral Ronse swung his massive axe in an attack. The huge axe came down, obscuring a portion of the view, and a heavy pressure descended. 

"Clang!" 

But this attack was blocked by Flower Blade Vista, the Fifth Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates. 

"Don't back down, push forward towards the plaza!" 

Other Whitebeard Pirate division commanders roared, swinging their swords and sending a large number of Marine soldiers flying. 

"Charge!" 

On other fronts, the commanders of the various Whitebeard Pirate divisions were also leading the charge, tearing open multiple breakthroughs in the Marine defense line. 

"Go reinforce them quickly!" 

"They absolutely cannot be allowed to break through!" 

Seeing this scene, a Marine officer quickly shouted. 

"You damn pirates, don't get too carried away!" 

Vice-Admiral John Giant swung his sword, sending a large group of pirates flying. Then, he swung his blade again, launching a violent strike towards Whitebeard, who was commanding from the center. 

"Clang!" 

Such an attack was child's play for Whitebeard. He easily blocked it and repelled John Giant. 

"Crack!" 

Whitebeard leaped forward with a punch, shattering the air. The terrifying tremor force hit John Giant in the chest, sending even the giant flying. It was truly breathtakingly powerful. 

Chapter 407: Straw Hat Luffy Makes His Entrance! 

"He's as strong as a monster, seriously!" 

Yoru licked his lips, watching the Giant Vice Admiral, who had absolutely no chance to fight back, get sent flying like a mere chick. "If only I could fight Whitebeard with no distractions, that would be incredibly exhilarating, wouldn't it?!" 

Boom! 

Just then, outside Marineford Bay, a colossal figure suddenly appeared. With a single swing of his sword, he actually shattered a massive section of Marineford's high bay wall, tearing a huge opening! 

"Ooooh!!!" 

The figure let out a beast-like roar, echoing like thunder, deafening and so powerful it even seemed to block out the sunlight in the sky. 

"What an enormous creature! This truly is an amazing world!" Yoru exclaimed in awe, looking at the monster who had just made its sudden appearance. 

"Ace, I'm here to save you!!" 

The monster roared, revealing its appearance. It had the look of a demon tribe member, with horns on its head, a towering, muscular physique, grass-green skin, and was clad in beast hides on its lower half. In its hand, it swung a long, massive butcher's cleaver, its presence utterly overwhelming. 

It was none other than Little Oars Jr., Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' Demon Pirate Crew, with a bounty of 550,000,000 Berries! 

Rumble! 

As expected of a 'Continental Puller' of the demon tribe, he actually lifted a warship and hurled it straight at the Marine forces! At that moment, even the incredibly tall Giant Vice Admirals looked like mere children compared to the warship. They couldn't withstand this terrifyingly powerful attack at all, being blasted back and slammed into the inner bay walls. 

"Get out of my way! Don't you dare stop me from saving Ace!!" 

Little Oars Jr. strode forward, and with every step, the ground shook! 

"There's no way I'll let you pass..." Marine Giant Vice Admiral Lacroix blocked Little Oars Jr.'s path, but he was utterly overwhelmed by three slashes from Oars Jr., then finally sent sprawling into a pool of his own blood with a single decisive blow. 

"Vice Admiral Lacroix!" 

The other Giant Vice Admirals were shocked and enraged by this sight, and they all charged towards Little Oars Jr., but they were absolutely no match for him. Little Oars Jr. moved as if completely unopposed, storming his way to the bay cliffs. At this point, the ones standing in his way were none other than the Shichibukai! 

"Don't you dare stop me!!!" Little Oars Jr. brought his cleaver down, determined to press forward. 

Seeing this, Whitebeard, from the rear, couldn't help but shake his head. "Impulsiveness isn't the same thing as bravery, my sons! Cover Little Oars Jr.!" he boomed. 

"Ohh!!" 

Even without Whitebeard's command, the pirates would have moved to cover Little Oars Jr. Because, at his current rate, Little Oars Jr. was definitely going to reach Ace. 

However— 

"Ursus Shock!" 

Bartholomew Kuma, the Tyrant, unleashed his compressed air blast, and then... 

Bang! 

It was like a mushroom cloud explosion, the earth and sky trembled, colors seemed to drain from the world. A blast with the power of a Category 12 hurricane erupted, shattering the icy surface and sending countless charging pirates flying. 

"Gah!" 

Little Oars Jr. cried out in pain, coughing up a torrent of blood, his eyes rolling back as he collapsed to his knees, reeling from the blast. A single attack had instantly robbed Little Oars Jr. of seventy percent of his combat strength! 

"Attack!" 

Seeing Little Oars Jr. brought down, Marine officers immediately aimed their cannons at him. Suddenly, amidst a thunderous barrage of cannon fire, the gigantic Little Oars Jr. became a complete target, continuously sustaining wounds. 

"Oars!!!" On the execution platform, Fire Fist Ace screamed in agony. 

"Just a little more... At least... I've got to take down one of the Shichibukai!" Little Oars Jr. regained his senses, painstakingly raising his fist and slamming it towards Doflamingo, who was perched on the bay wall. 

But— 

By the time his fist came down, Doflamingo was already gone! 

"What's wrong, Demon...?" Doflamingo's sadistic cackle echoed from behind Little Oars Jr. The next moment, Little Oars Jr.'s right lower leg was cleanly severed. Losing his balance, Little Oars Jr. immediately stumbled to the side, but he still didn't forget to stretch out his hand towards Fire Fist Ace, who was now so incredibly close. 

Just a little more, just a little more, and he could have saved Fire Fist Ace! He couldn't give up! 

Alas, that 'little bit' became an eternity. 

"Little Oars Jr., I'll be taking your corpse now!" 

"Shadow Spear!" Gecko Moria yelled in excitement, delivering a critical blow straight to Little Oars Jr.'s chest, a truly fatal strike. 

"Little Oars Jr.!!!" 

Seeing this, Fire Fist Ace was overcome with despair. "Stop it! Enough! Don't come any closer! It's not worth it for me!!" 

But of course, the Whitebeard Pirates wouldn't stop there. They continued to surge towards the execution platform where Fire Fist Ace was held. 

"Pay attention! Whitebeard himself is very likely to make his move soon! Everyone, stay alert!" Sengoku glanced at Whitebeard in the distance and shouted to the Marine forces. Little Oars Jr. was just killed; he didn't believe Whitebeard would remain unresponsive. 

"Yes, sir!" 

Just as the Marine soldiers answered, a collective gasp suddenly echoed from above Marineford. Everyone instinctively looked up, and were immediately stunned! 

"Is that...?" 

They saw a group of prisoners, still wearing their Impel Down uniforms, falling from the sky. Among them, notable figures whose names could be instantly recognized were the former Shichibukai 'Desert King' Crocodile, 'Knight of the Sea' Jinbe, and one of the leading figures of the Worst Generation, 'Straw Hat' Luffy, along with one of the Revolutionary Army's key members, Ivankov. The other prisoners were no pushovers either; they were all formidable individuals! 

"Ace, just you wait! I'm coming to save you right now!!" The moment 'Straw Hat' Luffy landed, his gaze locked directly onto Fire Fist Ace on the execution platform, and he declared with unwavering resolve. 

"He's truly a shocking guy, always stirring up trouble and making headlines!" Yoru sat cross-legged on the cliff, munching on some snacks he'd mysteriously acquired, and remarked with admiration. 

'Hawk-Eyes' Mihawk also showed a flicker of surprise. The man chosen by his dear friend, Red-Hair Shanks, was indeed quite remarkable! 

"Straw! Hat! Kid!" 

Gecko Moria, seeing 'Straw Hat' Luffy, was instantly filled with nothing but sheer rage. He decided then and there: he was absolutely going to make 'Straw Hat' Luffy pay! As for Boa Hancock, the Pirate Empress, who was next to Yoru, she was already lost in a daze of lovestruck adoration. 

"He's brought another group of formidable individuals with him, hasn't he?" Aokiji said with a serious expression. 

"Oh my, oh my, how terrifying. I didn't expect to see you again so soon, Straw Hat-boy!" Kizaru remarked, still maintaining his typical nonchalant demeanor. 

"Fufufu, both the old and new Shichibukai are all gathered now. Straw Hat Luffy, you truly are something for a legendary rookie!" Doflamingo laughed, his excitement unusually high. The center of this era was certainly lively enough. 

"So, you're Dragon of the Revolutionary Army's son, huh?" 

"Another lineage of evil. He must be eliminated!" Akainu Sakazuki growled, his face grim. 

And just at that moment, Crocodile suddenly launched a surprise attack straight at Whitebeard! But just as he was about to land his blow, he was stopped by 'Straw Hat' Luffy, who delivered a powerful punch. 

"Guragura! Have I, an old man, fallen so low that I need protection from a young kid like you?" 

"Don't you dare look down on me, old man!" Whitebeard snarled, giving 'Straw Hat' Luffy a sidelong glance. "You know who your enemies are, right? A brat like you could lose your life out here!" 

Chapter 408: The King's Unifying Power 

"Stop messing around! What makes you think you get to decide something like this? I'm the man who's going to become the Pirate King! I'm not stopping here!" 

Straw Hat Luffy actually yelled back at Whitebeard, shocking everyone on the battlefield. 

"That guy... is yelling at Whitebeard..." 

Many people's eyes on Straw Hat Luffy changed. This guy was utterly reckless! Did he even know who Whitebeard was?! He was a powerhouse who could annihilate Straw Hat Luffy with a single punch! Provoking Whitebeard like that was basically suicide! 

Everyone looked towards Whitebeard, only to be surprised to find him smiling. 

"Interesting!" He slammed his bisento down hard. "If you dare hold us back, I absolutely won't forgive you, kid!" 

"Don't nag! Who's going to do things your way! Ace is my brother to save!" 

Straw Hat Luffy said with a determined face, already adopting a crouching attack stance. 

"He's actually challenging Whitebeard? This guy..." 

Many people were simply terrified by Straw Hat Luffy's words. Just how fearless was this guy to talk like that?! 

"He's truly a terrifying man!" 

Yoru stood up once again, attracting the attention of many. 

"Tch, that guy, is he going to make a move again?!" Many members of the Whitebeard Pirates said with grave expressions. 

That guy, Yoru, was too strong. If he made a move, the resistance they faced would increase significantly! But Yoru only stood up. The person who actually made a move was... 

"Thump!" 

Suddenly, a bright white light flashed in front of several Whitebeard Pirate commanders. A shining kick came at them rapidly, forcing them back. 

"Light Speed Kick? Kizaru..." 

The commanders immediately knew who had attacked them. 

Kizaru appeared from the light, looking at the battlefield. "Don't get ahead of yourselves. You won't break through this easily!" Then he looked at Straw Hat Luffy who was running towards them. "If I don't catch you, the Celestial Dragons will just bother me again. Can't be helped, you know!" 

He raised his leg, and the light intensified greatly. Straw Hat Luffy immediately felt a biting chill and oppressive pressure. 

"Quick, dodge! You'll die if you're hit!" The surrounding prisoners all shouted. 

But Kizaru's attack was not that easy to dodge. 

"Death Wink!" 

Just as Straw Hat Luffy was about to be hit, Ivankov intervened in time, saving Straw Hat Luffy. 

But danger was everywhere! Having just dodged Kizaru's attack, an attack from a Pacifista came right after. 

"Damn it, it's one of those guys from Sabaody Archipelago!" Straw Hat Luffy showed a serious expression. Pacifistas weren't easy to deal with. If a Pacifista blocked his path, saving Ace would be hopeless! He had to defeat the Pacifista! 

Meanwhile, Sengoku picked up a Den Den Mushi and announced to everyone on the field. 

"Straw Hat Luffy! This man is also a future threat! He is the sworn brother who grew up with Fire Fist Ace since childhood! His bloodline is—the biological son of the Revolutionary Dragon!!" 

"That Revolutionary Dragon...?" "The son of the world's worst criminal?" 

Everyone on the battlefield was startled by the information in Sengoku's words. Fire Fist Ace was bad enough! They attracted Whitebeard! And now the biological son of Revolutionary Dragon? This is terrifying! 

But right now, Luffy had no time to care about all of that! In front of him, blocking his way, was a Giant Vice-Admiral! 

"Straw Hat kid, brace yourself! I won't let you pass here!" The Giant Vice-Admiral swung his spiked club and hammered it down fiercely. 

"Enter... Gear Third!" Straw Hat Luffy roared, "Gum-Gum Giant Revolver!" 

"Get out of my way!!!!" 

The Giant Vice-Admiral was actually sent flying like that by Straw Hat Luffy, shocking everyone present. 

"A Giant Vice-Admiral... was defeated just like that?" Many Marine soldiers were utterly shocked, a trace of panic appearing in their eyes as they looked at Straw Hat Luffy. 

But Straw Hat Luffy had no time for them and continued towards the execution platform. 

"Straw Hat kid!! Give me your life!!" 

But Gecko Moria once again blocked Straw Hat Luffy's path. 

"Damn it!" 

Seeing Moriah, Straw Hat Luffy's expression grew even more serious. Moriah was truly a tough opponent! 

"However, before that, shouldn't you pay attention to the enemy right in front of you?" 

Just as Straw Hat Luffy was about to move on Moriah, Yoru's voice suddenly sounded behind Straw Hat Luffy. Straw Hat Luffy was startled and quickly turned around... Yoru's smiling face rapidly approached in Straw Hat Luffy's widening eyes. 

"Thump!" 

A heavy and focused whip kick sent him flying hard, directly over Moriah and straight towards the execution platform. 

"Lightning Killer, what do you think you're doing!!!!" 

Seeing this scene, Sengoku shouted in anger and surprise. That guy Yoru wasn't here to stop Straw Hat Luffy at all! It was clearly helping Straw Hat Luffy go save his brother, Fire Fist Ace! 

"Don't think you'll succeed!" 

Giant Vice-Admiral Ronse roared and punched through the air, trying to stop the flying Straw Hat Luffy, but the moment they collided, he realized... 

"This isn't good, the power is too strong!" The power coming from this Straw Hat kid was so great that even he, a Giant, couldn't withstand it and was knocked back repeatedly. 

"Straw Hat kid, I won't let you get past me! Brace yourself!" Elementalized Smoker blocked Straw Hat Luffy's path again. 

"You bastard, how dare you lay a hand on妾身's man?! You're asking to die!!!" 

But seeing Smoker's actions, Empress Boa Hancock also couldn't stay calm. She zipped in front of Smoker. Her perfumed leg, wrapped in Armament Haki, was heavy as iron and slammed Smoker down hard. 

"Boa Hancock, what are you doing!!!" 

Seeing this scene, Sengoku roared in anger and surprise again. Why were these Shichibukai all going against him, trying to stop him from executing Fire Fist Ace! 

"Why should 妾身 explain her actions to anyone!" 

"If you must ask why, it's because 妾身 is the most beautiful woman, and whatever I do will be forgiven!" 

The standard Empress's disdainful backbend pose was truly arrogant and cold. 

"Proceed with the execution! Execute Fire Fist Ace!!" Sengoku roared. The situation before him had completely broken his plans and had become a total mess. 

"This is bad!" 

Seeing this scene, Luffy was greatly alarmed! The members of the Whitebeard Pirates were also shocked. 

"Ace!!!" They cried out in panic, but there was completely no time to rescue him. 

"Stop!" Luffy roared, his eyes wide with fury, "I told you to stop!!!" 

A powerful and vast aura enveloped the entire battlefield! 

"Conqueror's Haki?!!" 

The three Admirals simultaneously showed shocked expressions. Sengoku also looked at Garp beside him, his head aching, "As expected, he also inherited the qualities of a king!" 

Chapter 409: The Filial Son's Blade, Squard 

“Quickly! Change the executioners, this is urgent!” Sengoku immediately barked at the Marines behind him. 

“Yes, sir!” Some Marines quickly scurried off to handle it. 

“Conqueror’s Haki… just like the Old Man and Red-Haired Shanks?!” “No way! Is it true?!” Everyone was utterly astounded. 

All across the battlefield, swaths of people were knocked out. The situation, frankly, became tense in an instant. More and more eyes turned to Straw Hat Luffy! This guy... he holds power that can’t be underestimated, even astonishing power. 

“Don’t you dare mistake him for just any rookie! With Conqueror’s Haki and being the son of the Revolutionary Dragon, it’s only natural for him to have such talent!” Vice Admiral Doberman said, looking at the horrified Marines beside him. 

“Gurarararara! What a splendid brat! If that’s the case…” From the rear, Whitebeard, who hadn’t made a move until now, finally decided it was his turn. 

“Look out!!!” Sengoku, ever sharp, instantly noticed it and yelled out. 

But right at that moment, something nobody could have ever predicted happened. 

Squard, captain of the Great Vortex Spider Pirates, one of the Whitebeard Grand Fleet’s commanders, thrust his sword right through Whitebeard’s chest. 

“SQUARD!!” Seeing this, Marco, filled with shock and fury, flew over, pinned him down, and furiously demanded: “Why would you do this?! Do you even know what you’re doing, Squard?!” 

“Sh-shut up! Wasn’t it you who forced me to do this?!” Squard retorted fiercely. 

“What?! We forced you…?” Marco looked utterly bewildered, unable to finish his sentence. 

Just then, Whitebeard knelt down, clutching his chest. Marco rushed over, concerned: “Old Man, if you keep fighting, your body will…” But before he could finish, Squard cut him off. 

“Just end this pathetic charade, Whitebeard!” “You’ve already made a deal with the Marines, haven’t you? That you, the Whitebeard Pirates, and Ace would be saved…” 

Squard’s voice boomed across the entire battlefield: “Listen up, all of you in the Whitebeard Grand Fleet! We’ve been set up!” He spilled everything he thought he knew: that Whitebeard had supposedly struck a deal with the Marines, using the lives of their allied pirate crews to secure his and Fire Fist Ace’s escape. 

Hearing his words, everyone in the Whitebeard Pirates couldn’t help but turn to Whitebeard, their eyes wide with disbelief: “Old Man, this isn’t… true, is it?!” 

But Squard affirmed with conviction: “It has to be true! Otherwise, why would he try to save his former enemy’s son?!” 

At that moment, Whitebeard also looked at Squard, his voice deep: “To turn your blade on your own Old Man… what a foolish son you are!” He reached out, and under Squard’s utterly terrified gaze, he pulled Squard into a hug, saying with profound affection: “Even so… I still love you, my son…” 

Squard’s eyes widened in utter disbelief. How… how could this be?! How could Whitebeard be so forgiving? Wasn’t he supposed to sacrifice them all? 

Whitebeard rose, his arms spread wide, declaring: “You say I would betray my own sons?!” The Tremor-Tremor Fruit’s power erupted from his fists, shattering the very air and violently cracking the surrounding ice from a distance. 

Whitebeard bellowed passionately: “What a pirate should believe in, that’s for you to decide! Those of you who wish to follow me, charge forward with me! For those who don’t, I’ve cleared a path for your escape – you can leave now!!!” 

“OHH!!!” “Old Man, we’ll follow you forever!!” 

With those words, the doubts of the allied pirate crews vanished instantly, and they roared their responses. 

“Let’s go!!!” Whitebeard leaped, jumping down from the Moby Dick! 

“Here he comes! The Strongest Man in the World is making his move! Everyone, stay on high alert!!” Sengoku yelled out, utterly tense. 

“Whitebeard, I won’t let you run wild!!!” “Great Eruption…!” Akainu Sakazuki roared as he charged at Whitebeard, unleashing a massive magma punch that dyed the sky red. 

“You only know how to light candles, brat! Don’t get in my way!!” Whitebeard grinned, then unleashed a fierce slash imbued with his Tremor-Tremor power. 

“BOOM!” The clash of red magma and white tremor unleashed an unimaginably violent shockwave, tearing through the area and blasting away a large number of people nearby. Looking around, it was pure chaos. 

“If you keep running wild, this island won’t last!” “Gurararara! Then you better hold on tight!” 

With that, the aura around both of them violently twisted. One fist, one punch, they furiously tore through the air and clashed head-on. 

“BANG!” An even more terrifying eruption of magma and tremor power burst forth. The clouds in the sky rumbled and swirled due to their clash, and incredibly searing heatwaves swept outwards, causing everyone to quickly duck for cover, hair standing on end. 

“Get out of the way! You’ll get caught in it…!” Naval officers nearby shouted, warning others. 

“BOOM!” “CRASH!” “BANG!” Whitebeard and Sakazuki engaged in a terrifyingly fierce confrontation. The entire island trembled from their clashes, and the surrounding ocean waves surged wildly, only to be instantly evaporated. 

“Is this… the clash of the strongest powers…?” People worldwide watched this scene, breaking out in cold sweat from shock and their bodies going limp with fear. This was truly a collision on the scale of a natural disaster! 

“Get out of my way, Magma Brat!!” Whitebeard roared, swinging his bisento. His colossal power erupted, sending Sakazuki flying with a thwack, even the Admiral unable to withstand it. But just as Whitebeard was about to press his attack, his heart suddenly seized up, making his vision go black. He clutched his chest, knelt, and coughed up a mouthful of blood. 

“Time catches up to everyone, Whitebeard. Allow me to guide you to the Underworld!” Sakazuki charged again, his massive magma fist slamming into Whitebeard’s chest. 

“Ugh…!” Magma, reaching a scorching 1500 degrees Celsius, pierced Whitebeard’s chest with deadly force. Whitebeard convulsed and spat out another torrent of blood, staggering back several steps. 

“Die, Whitebeard!!” Sakazuki wasn’t about to let such a golden opportunity slip! 

“Magma… brat, don’t… get ahead of yourself!!!” But Whitebeard was still Whitebeard. Even with grievous injuries, he still unleashed a furious punch, sending Sakazuki flying back once more as the Admiral tried to press his advantage. 

“My sons! Support Straw Hat Luffy!!!” Whitebeard bellowed, looking at Straw Hat Luffy who had already reached the execution platform. 

“Yes, sir!!” The Division Commanders quickly affirmd. 

“Marines, I’ll be your opponent!” Whitebeard braced his bisento, took a deep breath, and strode forward. He then slammed his blade, imbued with shattering tremor power, into the air. 

“CRACK!” “BOOM!” 

The shattered air transformed into an unimaginably ferocious shockwave, blasting away a huge number of Marines! 

Chapter 410: Yoru vs. Whitebeard. 

"Boom!" "Bang!" "Clang!" 

Man, with no Admirals left to slow him down, Whitebeard was just rampaging like a demon god! He was practically unstoppable, cutting down anyone who dared to stand in his way! 

"We're totally... outmatched!!!" "Damn it, he's just too strong!!" 

Even Vice Admiral Momonga was drenched in sweat at this point, just watching Whitebeard charge. There was absolutely nothing they could do! 

Meanwhile, right there in front of Straw Hat Luffy, Empress Boa Hancock pulled a key from her cleavage and handed it to him. 

"Luffy... this is the key to your brother's handcuffs. Keep it safe!" 

Seeing that key, Luffy was absolutely overjoyed! He immediately gave Boa Hancock a big hug, which, predictably, made her completely melt and collapse to the ground. 

"Inazuma, I'm counting on you! Help him create a path upwards!" 

That was Ivankov, the Okama King, who was protecting Luffy and speaking to his own hair. 

"No problem!" 

The next second, a man with white-orange hair and small sunglasses popped out of Ivankov's hair. His hands transformed into scissors, and you wouldn't believe it, but he started cutting the ground open as if it were just fabric! 

And then... 

"Luffy-kun, go for it!" 

This sunglass-wearing guy, Inazuma, laid out the cut-open ground like a staircase, leading straight to the execution platform. The final path to Fire Fist Ace had appeared! 

"Thanks so much!" 

Seeing this, Luffy was ecstatic! After a quick thank you, he immediately charged forward. 

"To use such a kid as a trump card, Whitebeard, you really are a cunning old fox." "But there's no way I'm letting you get away with it!" 

Below the execution platform, Kizaru, seeing this scene, extended his index finger, which began to glow, and prepared to attack Straw Hat Luffy. 

"I won't... let you... succeed!!!" 

But just then, Marco, the First Division Commander, came in with a kick, imbued with hardened Busoshoku Haki, forcing Kizaru to quickly dodge. 

"Oh my, how terrifying, First Division Commander Marco!" 

Kizaru looked at Marco, who had spread his wings like a celestial being, and you could see a hint of seriousness on his face. 

"Stop Straw Hat Kid, now!" 

The other Vice Admirals, seeing this, quickly shouted. 

"Bang bang bang!" 

Immediately, a barrage of dark cannonballs rained down. 

"My sons, support Straw Hat Kid!" 

Seeing this, Whitebeard roared, waving his arm. Instantly, a whole crowd of Whitebeard Pirates appeared in front of the cannonballs heading for Luffy. 

"Boom boom boom!" 

The cannonballs were all blocked. "Straw Hat Kid, keep going! Save Ace, we'll cover your retreat!" 

Flower Sword Vista and the others shouted excitedly, grinning. 

"Got it, thanks!" 

Luffy immediately thanked them upon hearing this, and even more happily charged towards Fire Fist Ace on the execution platform. 

Now, back with Whitebeard! 

"Whoosh!" 

His rampage was finally brought to a halt by someone! 

"Lightning Killer...?!" 

Seeing the one who blocked Whitebeard, not only were the Marines stunned, but the Whitebeard Pirates were also completely bewildered. 

Why him?! Didn't he just help Straw Hat Luffy save Ace?! Why is he an enemy now?! 

"What's this guy's deal, anyway?!" 

Even the Marines couldn't quite figure out Yoru. This guy's actions and motives were truly bizarre, completely unpredictable. 

"Don't get the wrong idea, everyone!" 

As if knowing what everyone was thinking, Yoru grinned and said, "My only reason for being in this war is to enjoy the fight!" "Whitebeard, come on! I'm really looking forward to fighting you, the strongest man in the world!" 

Behind him, his wings stretched out, and he held 'Powang.' His body was engulfed in terrifying flames that were impossible to look at directly, making him appear like a god, truly unsettling. 

"Gurararara! Kid, do you even know the consequences of doing this?!" 

Even though he had already been severely wounded by Akainu, Whitebeard's valiant spirit was still undiminished. The terrifying heat radiating from Yoru seemed to have absolutely no effect on him. 

"Of course! Being able to fight a powerhouse like you, even if it means death, would be incredibly satisfying!" "Here I come!" 

Yoru roared, his wings flapping behind him, and he plunged towards Whitebeard like a meteor. 

"An interesting kid!" 

Whitebeard also swung his Bisento, his Tremor-Tremor Fruit power erupting as he slashed towards Yoru! 

"Boom!" 

The ground shattered, wild winds howled, and two white shockwaves of different intensities collided terrifyingly, sending Marines and pirates flying everywhere. 

"Kid, with your strength, you're not quite enough to challenge this old man yet!!" 

Whitebeard put immense force into his right arm, and his Bisento overwhelmingly repelled Yoru. 

"Boom-Crack!" 

Whitebeard swung his Bisento again, giving Yoru no chance to react. 

"Powang, stab him!" 

Yoru showed no panic. He pointed his blade, and his long sword shot out like a cold flash of light. Whitebeard couldn't even react in time; a strand of his mustache was shaved off, and a bloody gash appeared on his face. 

"Whitebeard, don't underestimate me!" 

Yoru violently flapped his wings, swinging his right arm wildly, unleashing a torrent of sword waves that seemed to change the very color of the sky and earth. Their sharp edges caused a chilling pain to the surrounding Marines. 

"Gurararara! Not bad, kid!" 

Whitebeard punched the air, and his Tremor-Tremor power exploded outwards, blocking all the sword waves. Moreover, a terrifying tearing force was present in the space around Yoru, causing him to quickly shield himself with his wings, but he was still pushed back. 

"Kid, your openings are too big!" 

Just as Yoru shielded himself with his wings, Whitebeard's towering figure charged forward, bringing down a furious slash capable of splitting mountains, intending to tear Yoru in half. 

"Go, Pops! Finish him off!!" 

Seeing this, the surrounding Whitebeard Pirates couldn't help but cheer. 

"Clang!" 

But this sword strike was still blocked by Yoru. However, he was sent hurtling into the ground like a cannonball. 

"Uwaah!" 

The moment Yoru hit the ground, he immediately got back up because Whitebeard had already pursued him, splitting the earth with another slash. 

"Good, very good! This is exactly the kind of blood-boiling exhilaration I'm looking for! Come on, again!!" 

Although wounded, Yoru was beaming with excitement. He sheathed 'Powang', flapped his wings, and transformed into a giant fiery phoenix. His Phoenix form is his full power! 

"Phoenix Feather Slash!" 

In the heavens and on earth, it seemed only this single cold flash of light remained, sending shivers down one's spine. Even Whitebeard couldn't help but show a hint of seriousness as he unleashed a slash. 

"Boom!" 

It was like two planets colliding! The aftermath, a disaster-level shockwave, wildly spread in all directions. 

"Quick, get back!" "Don't get caught in it!" 

The surrounding Marines and pirates quickly retreated. 

"Boom!" "Bang!" "Clang!" 

Yoru's wings were like two iron blades, possessing terrifying sharpness and equally terrifying hardness. He was actually engaging Whitebeard in intense close-quarters combat.