Above an island, a piercing alarm blared across the entire territory, red warning lights flashing violently over every building.
"W-what is this?!"
Navy soldiers stumbled out of their quarters, still half-asleep, staring in horror at the humanoid monstrosities emerging from the mist. They were dead yet not truly alive, snarling and charging forward like creatures of nightmare.
"Awooo!!!"
These vengeful corpses attacked relentlessly, showing no hesitation or fear. They were almost unkillable, their aggression only slowed temporarily by blunt instruments. Severed limbs writhed, gnawed by dry, yellowed teeth, and shattered bodies continued attacking the Marines.
Without the presence of Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals supporting them, the Navy would have long fled in terror.
"Revenge from the dead… one of the greatest horrors this world can hold."
Shirogai floated above the island, his black wings spread wide, smiling as he watched the undead army wreak havoc below.
Sizzle!
He glanced at the five roses pinned to his chest. One ignited suddenly, burning bright before turning to ash within seconds, scattering on the wind.
"Huh? Already gone?"
Shirogai's smile remained calm, as if the death of a clone was no concern at all.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
Another rose trembled, frost spreading across its petals until it crystallized into ice and shattered into sparkling fragments.
"Oh? Another one."
Shirogai flapped his six black wings, observing the terrified Navy below.
"It seems it's time to speed things up."
Dark red magma surged from his hands, coiling and expanding violently.
"Meteor Volcano!!!"
Giant molten fists erupted into the air, and seconds later, countless magma projectiles fell like a meteor shower, crashing destructively toward the densely populated Marine island.
"No!!! Watch the sky! Evade the attacks!"
The Marines screamed in terror, scrambling for cover.
"This… isn't Admiral Akainu's ability?!"
Some froze, staring at the barrage of falling magma fists, unable to comprehend the scale.
"Everyone, focus!"
A golden figure appeared above the Marines, swinging a massive fist. A shockwave radiated outward, intercepting some of the falling magma, though many structures were still destroyed, erupting in flames.
"What madness! This isn't Akainu, but the move of that dangerous pirate!"
Fleet Admiral Sengoku, transformed into his giant Buddha form, narrowed his eyes at the smiling figure above.
"The new pirate emperor… The Plunderer. A man capable of learning and replicating Devil Fruit powers."
Shirogai's clones had restrained the three Admirals, while his true body had already reached Marineford.
"Hehe, Buddha Sengoku."
Shirogai looked down at the giant golden form in the sky, smiling.
"Since the Navy enjoys threatening others with their allies, let's change locations. Tell me, Fleet Admiral, can I flatten Marineford before your Admirals return, or capture your companions to force you to surrender?"
"Arrogant!"
Sengoku's eyes flashed.
"To imagine leveling all of Marineford alone… are all pirates so reckless?!"
Shirogai smirked.
He extended his left hand, molten magma coiling around it, while his right exuded a bone-chilling frost. Two extreme forces controlled with godlike precision.
"Unfortunately, you no longer possess your former strength, and I am no weakling like Golden Lion."
Boom!
The magma volcano and massive iceberg rose simultaneously, looming above the island.
"Molten Mountain, Ice Cold!"
The Marines below stared in terror at the two colossal peaks. Even Vice Admirals trembled, unable to respond.
"Oh my… what do we do?"
"I-I don't want to die…"
"Is this even human power?!"
The soldiers quivered under the shadow of the man who held two world-ending mountains in his hands.
"Kid, you dare!!!"
Sengoku widened his Buddha eyes, fury blazing.
"If you unleash this, you will face the full wrath of the Navy!"
"Didn't you all provoke me first?"
Shirogai's lips curved in a cold smile.
"Treat others as they treat you. Isn't that what you teach?"
The molten volcano and glacial peak fell toward Marineford. Sengoku had no choice but to exert his full power, expanding his golden Buddha form to support them.
"Salvation for All Beings!"
Golden shockwaves radiated from his hands, momentarily halting the descent of the fiery and icy mountains.
But it was only a temporary pause.
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