"It looks like Kodo Island is terrifying…"
Kizaru looked toward the distant island, where the shattered landscape and the massive fleet surrounding it were faintly visible.
Of course, there were also the thunderclouds crackling with lightning.
"There are still many people who haven't taken action yet, right?!"
Tsuru spoke quietly.
Many top fighters had not made a move, and the reason was obvious.The Red-Haired Pirates never expected everyone on the other side to join the fight.
In other words… the Red-Haired Pirates had already been defeated.
Even from far away, the island radiated the aura of an overwhelming battle — one that had clearly gone on for a very long time.
Was the battle already over?
How were the Red-Haired Pirates now?
At this moment, every marine stared toward the island.
The elite marines remained composed, but the weaker ones trembled uncontrollably.Even though they had mentally prepared to face the Yonko Alliance — and even though Marine top brass had drilled them for this war many times — this was still a life-or-death battle. Against these three Yonko, it was either you die or I die.
Now that they were actually confronted with this alliance, many marines felt fear rise instinctively from deep inside.
It was the natural reaction of the weak — pure, instinctive fear.
Just like how humans fear the dark, it was instinctive.
But despite this, they had no choice. They were already here. They had to face this battle no matter what.
"I see Big Mom!"
"She's riding on that thundercloud — Zeus!"
"What a massive body!"
As the distance rapidly shrank, marines using telescopes finally saw Big Mom.
They were now only four or five kilometers apart.
"Wait — Elior and Kaido have appeared too!"
"And not just them! On that fleet over there — those two monsters — Patrick Redfield and Byrnndi World!"
"As the rumors said, the World has regained his youth! The cause is still unknown!"
"And now another legendary figure, not inferior to the Yonko — the Redfield — he's also young again!"
"What kind of lineup is this?!"
"All the monsters have shown themselves! None of them look injured!"
"Maybe… as expected… the Red-Haired Pirates have been completely wiped out!"
Countless marines were shocked — and of course, terrified.
Even Akainu and the others felt uneasy. After all, when they saw Elior and the rest, none of them seemed hurt. Many hadn't even stepped off their ships. It was clear that most of them had not taken action at all.
What was the Red-Haired crew's condition now?
Among the CP0 members present, one stood near the front — Stussy.
Stussy answered a call from the Gorosei.
The elders, who had been waiting anxiously, immediately demanded to know Shanks' status.
But Stussy could only report that the situation was unclear — though judging by everything… Shanks was likely in danger.
Of course, none of the marines noticed what Elior was holding.
It was Shanks' severed head — still dripping blood.
The sight would have been earth-shattering, but no one on the ships had seen it.
Right now, only a few speculated that Shanks might have died in battle. Most believed he was merely severely injured.
Even those who suspected his death would never imagine that Elior had already taken his head.
And the Gorosei would never suspect that one of their most trusted CP0 agents — Stussy — was Elior's undercover.
Likewise, Doflamingo was also under Elior's absolute domination.
And even Gion too belonged to Elior now.
The Marine and the World Government constantly plotted against Elior…but they had no idea that Elior had already infiltrated and outmaneuvered them.
"What a group of horrifying monsters…"
Sengoku muttered, face solemn.
"This battle marks the moment the Marine fights against the entire era of the Great Pirates!"
Akainu growled.
When he said that, everyone realized: he was right. This was the Marine versus the entire era of piracy.
Those three Yonko represented the whole age of pirates.
And Elior stood at the center of the Yonko Alliance.
He was, in every sense, their leader.
Garp remained silent, eyes full of fury.
He understood: he had to end Elior.
Elior must die.
If Elior lived, it was almost certain he would eventually target Luffy. Garp would never allow that. The deaths of Dragon and Ace already weighed too heavily on him.
All the marines fixed their gazes on Elior and the others in the distance.
Then Black Viper shouted:
"That woman is making a move!"
Sengoku roared, "Prepare for battle! Everyone on alert! Ready to engage!"
"Everyone, prepare to fight!"
"Justice will prevail!"
"Justice will prevail!!"
Countless marines shouted, their voices shaking the sea itself. Even nearby Sea Kings trembled and swam away in fear.
On the other side, Big Mom released her soul into the sea.The ocean immediately heaved violently, and a colossal wave rose — eventually forming a tsunami more than three thousand meters long and nearly four hundred meters high.Along its crest, facing the Navy, twenty malicious faces formed.
This was Big Mom's power — the ability of the Soul-Soul Fruit, using stolen souls to create Homies, even turning seawater into a living entity like Zeus.
"Go!"
Big Mom cackled, her voice sending shivers down the spine.
The massive tsunami surged toward the Marine fleet, shouting "Mama!" as it advanced.
The entire sea trembled, and the towering wave looked as if it would swallow everything — crushing every warship.
The demonic faces carved into the water made countless sailors feel like they were staring directly at evil spirits.
Many marines were terrified; some collapsed onto the deck.
What a horrifying ability…
Is this the power of the strongest woman in the world?
How hopeless it felt…
"Mama… Mama… Long live Mama! Marine, we're going to devour you!"
"Are you ready?!"
"Na na na…"
The tsunami even sang in a childlike voice.
Yet nothing about it was innocent.
As the wave approached, the sea tilted and the warships rocked violently.
"Damn it!"
As Fleet Admiral, Akainu stepped forward first. He leapt onto the prow, ready to attack—
But Fujitora suddenly smiled.
"Allow me."
His calm voice reinvigorated many frightened marines.
Akainu frowned but stepped aside.
He had never fully witnessed Fujitora's power.
Fujitora walked to the very front of the ship, placing his hand on the hilt of his cane-sword. A purple aura wrapped around him.
Shing!
With a crisp sound, Fujitora drew his blade. A massive shockwave burst from him and spread across the sea.
"It's a pity I can't see you sinners…"
"Meteor Strike."
The moment he spoke the final words, ten enormous meteorites materialized in the heavens — blazing with terrifying flames — and descended toward the sea.