From Akainu's perspective, everything he had done so far in this battle—the wounds he had inflicted on Whitebeard, the damage he had caused—was finally paying off.
But now, with Whitebeard about to recover after receiving a mysterious bean from that strange man named Krillin, Akainu couldn't help but feel a deep frustration.
If Whitebeard fully recovered, then everything Akainu had accomplished would be meaningless.
And the worst part?
He didn't have access to such a miraculous item.
That so-called "fetish", which healed fatal injuries in seconds, had completely shifted the tide of battle.
Determined to stop Whitebeard from eating the bean, the three admirals launched a combined assault.
Aokiji and Kizaru focused on Whitebeard himself, while Akainu diverted his attention toward Krillin.
He didn't know who Krillin truly was or how powerful he might be, but instinct told him this mysterious man had to be stopped.
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Meanwhile, in the multiverse group chat, several powerful figures from the Dragon Ball world watched the scene unfold with interest.
Son Goku grinned as he observed the clash through the livestream.
> "So this is how people in another world fight? Their attack styles are so unique!"
Piccolo chimed in with a thoughtful nod.
> "Ice, light, magma… They certainly have a diverse range of techniques. But how powerful are they, really?"
Tien Shinhan crossed his arms and replied,
> "Krillin told us before that this world is full of interesting powers, but the overall strength isn't very high. So even though their techniques look flashy, their destructive power should be average."
Beerus, the God of Destruction, scoffed at the screen.
> "Tch. If that's all they've got, it's hardly worth getting excited over."
Goku chuckled.
> "Lord Beerus, that's kind of unfair, isn't it?"
Grand Zeno (King Quan) clapped excitedly.
> "So fun! I've never seen attacks like this before!"
Beerus, now slightly intrigued, muttered to himself.
> "Hmm… Well, I admit, the styles are creative. Interesting, yes."
Goku and the others exchanged looks. It was clear now that Beerus didn't really think much of the marines or pirates in this world. But when it came to people stronger than him—like the mysterious Jack, the group creator—he was surprisingly respectful.
It was strange seeing someone as powerful as Beerus act that humble. But it only showed just how intimidating the group leaders must be.
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Back in the world of One Piece, the real test was about to begin.
Goku tilted his head curiously.
> "@Krillin, I wonder if you'll be able to block their attack?"
Piccolo responded quickly.
> "@Goku, you're underestimating Krillin again. Sure, compared to you or Lord Beerus, he's weaker—but he's still powerful enough to blow up entire planets."
Tien agreed.
> "Exactly. These flashy attacks might look impressive, but they're nothing to someone like Krillin."
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As if to prove their words true, the screen shifted to show Akainu hurling a magma fist toward Krillin.
Krillin calmly raised one hand and formed a small glowing energy sphere. With a casual flick, he launched it directly at the incoming magma.
The two attacks collided in mid-air.
To everyone's shock, Akainu's magma attack disintegrated instantly, swallowed by Krillin's energy.
But Krillin's attack didn't stop there—it kept going, surging forward with incredible speed.
Akainu's eyes widened in horror.
> "What?!"
Even though Krillin's energy blast looked like an ordinary sphere, Akainu could feel it—it contained immense destructive power.
If that thing hit him directly, it would do serious damage.
Despite being a Logia-type Devil Fruit user, and despite the fact that attacks without Haki normally couldn't hurt him, Akainu didn't dare to gamble.
He dodged, jumping back with all his strength.
The energy ball barely missed him, scraping past his side and lighting the air on fire.
Moments later, the energy sphere exploded high in the sky, creating a massive shockwave and a blinding flash.
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Everyone fell silent.
Even though it had detonated mid-air, the sheer pressure of the blast shook the battlefield. The explosion was vast and violent—comparable to attacks used by the Four Emperors or the Admirals themselves.
And yet...
That had been just a casual strike from Krillin.
Not a full-power energy blast. Not a charged Kamehameha.
Just a flick of the wrist.
The implications left everyone rattled.
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On the sidelines, marines whispered nervously.
> "That power… That wasn't even serious, was it?"
> "I-It's like the kind of attack only a Yonko could make…"
> "No—Even the Yonko can't do it so casually!"
For pirates used to measuring strength based on Devil Fruits, Haki, and sheer presence, this kind of technique was hard to comprehend.
Krillin had used a completely different energy system, and it outclassed theirs easily.
They realized something terrifying:
This stranger from another world might be even stronger than the Four Emperors or the Admirals.
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Meanwhile, the attacks aimed at Whitebeard had already been intercepted.
Ace, Marco, Jozu, and other elite members of the Whitebeard Pirates had stepped in to protect their captain.
Akainu's attack was the most difficult to counter, but Aokiji and Kizaru's attacks had been handled without much trouble.
After all, the Whitebeard Pirates weren't weak—and now that they had renewed morale, they were fighting with everything they had.
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Ace stared at Krillin's back, eyes full of awe.
> "So that's the real strength of Mr. Krillin... What an incredible attack."
When Krillin had saved his life earlier, Ace had already been deeply grateful.
But now that he had witnessed Krillin's strength firsthand, that gratitude had turned into admiration.
He wasn't just a savior. He was a powerhouse.
A man who could stand above the sea's strongest warriors.
Ace had always respected strength—it was natural for pirates.
And while Whitebeard would always hold the highest place in Ace's heart, that didn't stop him from admiring someone like Krillin.
He had saved his life, given his father a miracle bean, and was now holding off the strongest force the Navy had to offer.
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But just as Ace was admiring him, Krillin turned slightly and looked at him.
With a strange expression.
It wasn't anger, or annoyance, or even pride.
It was more like… confusion?
Ace blinked.
> "Huh? Did I say something weird?"
He scratched his head, not realizing that his passionate admiration might've been a bit too loud.
Krillin, who wasn't used to being admired quite so openly (especially not after being treated like comic relief back home), was still adjusting to this strange new world where he was the powerhouse.
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Regardless, one thing was clear:
Krillin's casual attack had changed the battlefield dynamic.
The Navy now realized they were dealing with a different level of power.
And for the pirates, hope had returned.
The legend of Krillin was only beginning.
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