Marine Headquarters Marineford, aside from the main island, consisted of six outlying islands.
They were scattered around the main island, serving as lookout posts during normal times.
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After today, one of them was permanently gone.
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Dozens of nautical miles away, the shockwaves brought a wave of heat, sweeping over faces frozen in utter terror.
Doflamingo's pupils trembled behind his sunglasses.
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What was I thinking…
Did I… really intend to assassinate such a monster before?
What a joke!!
What an utterly hopeless fool you are, Doflamingo!!
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"That face… that body… contains such an overwhelmingly violent power!!"
"Just what kind of man are you! Uchiha Griffin!!"
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Live broadcasts across the world.
Nico Robin, wearing a hooded cloak that concealed her face, watched the scene on the plaza screen, her hands trembling beneath the cloak.
She knew the true nature of this celebrated Marine hero, the dark and icy soul that lay beneath the mantle of justice.
God…
Why would you grant such power to such an evil man?
Is this your punishment upon the world…
Crack—
Her fingers clenched tightly, knuckles cracking.
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It's impossible. Relying on my own strength alone, I could never stand against this man!
Before the nightmare descends, I must obtain the power to protect myself!
Comrades…
There are no comrades!
I must find the legendary weapon. Only that can oppose him!!
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The warships were pushed closer to the main island by the shockwaves. Helmsmen struggled to steady the vessels, sighing in relief once the wind and waves subsided.
"Haha… Did you see that? This is the power of the Marine's new era!!"
"The King of the Next Generation… the Worst Generation… the strongest rookie pirate…"
"What laughable titles!!"
"With a man like that among us, we Marines are invincible!!"
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Upon the high wall, Vice Admiral Tsuru lowered her gaze, a faint smile touching her lips.
"A man who inherits Zephyr's will… truly tenacious. Even I cannot shake his spirit in the slightest."
Beside her, Garp stuffed senbei into his mouth piece by piece.
Within Marine Headquarters, aside from Griffin, only he had sensed Shamrock's abnormality.
That familiar, foul stench…
What's going on?
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Never mind. As long as that kid Griffin can handle it, there's no need for this old man to step in.
The world belongs to the young. They must be entrusted to deal with it.
His gaze shifted toward the scattered figures of Rayleigh and the others, and he murmured softly, "Though I'd rather not… since it's their choice, let's respect it."
"Proceed, Tsuru."
Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded and pressed the button on the Special Den Den Mushi in her hand.
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Boom—Boom—Boom—
In the waters outside Marineford, the sea surface suddenly erupted. Seawater gushed upward like towering geysers.
One, two, three…
A full twenty massive warships emerged from beneath the sea, forming an encirclement centered on the execution platform!
On each warship, a renowned Headquarters Vice Admiral stood in command!
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Nearby pirate ships hurriedly fled.
"How are warships coming out of the sea!!"
"It's Coating! The Marines coated the warships!!"
"Is that so... The fleet formation was just a diversion, the real encirclement had already taken shape beneath the sea!"
"Using Shanks as bait, the prey is the Roger Pirates!"
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"Ice Age!!"
Kuzan flew into the air, spreading his hands.
A chill spread out, connecting the warships and the shattered islands, constructing an ice pathway.
Some lingering shockwaves from the explosions that hadn't yet settled were also covered by the ice.
The battlefield was laid out, but no one rushed to act, their gazes fixed on the dust cloud at the center of the explosion, waiting for the outcome to emerge.
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Gurgle, gurgle—
A beastly gnawing sound came from within the dust cloud, sending chills down the spine.
It became clear—
A terrifying three-headed black dog was tearing at the flames, its body twisting and swelling.
The three-headed dog opened its bloody maw, surrounded by dark flaming clouds, filled with an ominous and dreadful aura.
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"What is that... Shanks, he..."
The concern in the eyes of the Red Hair Pirates turned to confusion.
When did Shanks raise such a terrifying monster?
It looks like a Devil Fruit ability...
But that can't be right, Shanks definitely hasn't eaten a Devil Fruit!
'Shanks' cloak was reduced to tatters, revealing his upper body covered in burns, his breathing somewhat labored.
This is the only way...
If I don't use Cerberus, my body won't withstand such an attack, and my immortality would be exposed.
Father doesn't know my sword has consumed a Devil Fruit, and he...
Probably won't be watching this live broadcast of the execution of 'lowly commoners.'
...
The top priority now...
Shamrock gritted his teeth, glaring angrily at Griffin: "Are you deaf... Can you actually listen to what I'm saying or not!!"
"I want to talk to Seng—"
...
"What are you talking about, Shanks!!"
Griffin shouted, drowning out his voice: "Don't think bringing out a Jailer Beast changes anything! Just accept your defeat and die quietly!!"
Jailer Beast...
A failed product of Fruit Awakening, it does seem similar.
So that's it...
Griffin's words cleared up everyone's confusion.
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No...
What are you talking about...
How dare you refer to my Cerberus as something as lowly as a Jailer Beast...
Shamrock's cold eyes were flooded with rage.
He was no longer in a hurry to negotiate with Sengoku.
First, he would kill this utterly disrespectful Marine!!
Come to think of it... You're the one who arrested Shanks, aren't you!!
You caused all of this!! Bastard!!
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"I've had enough..."
"I'm going to kill you!!"
Terrifying Conqueror's Haki tore through the sea and shattered rocks, wiping away the last remnants of the island.
Shamrock leaped into the air, the overflowing Conqueror's Haki converging at the edge of his blade.
"Demon Entanglement!!"
A crescent-shaped slash wrapped in black and red lightning arcs, resembling Divine Departure.
But it lacked the indomitable will of Divine Departure, giving off a different feeling...
An absolute desire to destroy all living beings before him!
...
The comma-shaped jewels in Griffin's eyes spun rapidly, his Sharingan maintained at the limit of the Three Tomoe.
The corner of his mouth curled into a bloodthirsty smile.
Finally angry, are you...
Clang—
Sakura Ten and Kogarashi crossed before him in an X-shape.
A chill crept up his hair, his jet-black hair instantly turning snow-white, while icy blue comma-shaped jewels formed and rotated behind him.
Devil Fruit·Ancient Species: Snowfall White Wolf, Awakening!
And then...
Whoosh————!!
Black and red sparks exploded from the point where the blades clashed, instantly dyeing both swords black.
A torrent of Conqueror's Haki, as tangible as substance, surged toward the point of convergence.
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A will surpassing even Divine Departure...
"Divine Punishment."
Griffin uttered two words softly.
Sizzle——————
The atmosphere was torn apart by a sharp slash!
Not just one.
Two highly concentrated, ink-black slashes burning with crimson light intertwined and fused upon leaving the blade, forming a massive dark cross!
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Upon contact.
The dark cross instantly engulfed the crescent slash.
Crushing it effortlessly, without any suspense!!
In his eyes, the dark slash continuously magnified, and Shamrock felt a momentary daze.
How could this be...
...
At a certain moment, he saw the shadow of Imu in that Marine!
This is divine punishment!!
Roar!!
The hellhound charged toward the slash, roaring—it cared not about divinity, only the thought of protecting its master.
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Boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom!!
The slash sent the massive three-headed dog and Shamrock flying together, carving dark trails through the air wherever it passed, as if even light was devoured by darkness.
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Apart from the sea breeze and waves, everyone fell silent at this moment.
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Huff——
Griffin exhaled a long breath of white air, exiting his Fruit Awakening state.
It wasn't over yet...
He stomped on the air, rushing toward the direction where the slash had flown: "That guy is mine, no need for help."
"I will cut off his head!"
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Looking at the trench on the sea surface that refused to settle for a long time.
Kizaru's lips twitched, sweat trickling down from his forehead.
Thank goodness, thank goodness you're an ally, Griffin.
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