"With us here, we won't let those Marine soldiers interrupt your fight."
Glancing at the Marine soldiers not far away, Jace guaranteed.
"Hehehehe... laughable. You abominable pirates are making arrangements? I'll finish you in two minutes!"
Zephyr, close to exploding with rage, said coldly.
"Why waste words with them? Just kill them!"
The hot-tempered young Garp said nothing more and charged straight at Linlin.
"Be careful!" Linlin reminded Shakuyaku beside her, then raised her fist to meet him.
"So not only are you the murderers of the Celestial Dragon Saint Roswald, but you're also a bunch of damned pirates!"
As Garp roared, he shot toward Linlin like a cannonball, his massive iron fist smashing ruthlessly toward her face.
"So what? Since when are you Marines any good?" Instead of retreating, Linlin advanced, swinging her right fist to counterattack.
BOOM!
Fists collided. Linlin and Garp refused to yield, wrestling against each other.
Powerful auras erupted from both of them simultaneously, sweeping through the surroundings.
Feeling the power transmitted from the fist, Garp's pupils constricted slightly, and he was shocked.
His "Iron Fist" was famous within the Marines. Up until now, relying solely on physical strength, no one had been able to stand toe-to-toe with his fist.
Let alone a woman.
What is the background of these guys?
Eight years ago, they appeared out of nowhere and then vanished. Eight years later, they emerged again.
With a loud bang, the powerful recoil forced both Linlin and Garp to retreat.
While Garp was shocked, Linlin felt the same way.
Aside from her Big Bro Raynor, there was actually someone who could block her fist with physical strength alone.
It seemed not all Marines were useless trash; there were some capable fighters among them.
"Your strength isn't bad. The New World is indeed full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers."
Garp stared intently at Linlin, his voice low.
"Are you done with your nonsense?? If my Big Bro comes back and sees you still standing, he'll be unhappy." Linlin looked slightly impatient.
"Looking to die!"
"You're the one looking to die!!"
Linlin roared, swinging her fist. High-density Armament Haki rippled around her, covering her entire right arm.
"Marines, today you won't be leaving!!"
Garp snorted coldly and scolded, "You're just pirates occupying a corner. Do you know how vast this world is??"
"Because of your foolish actions, the entire Kast Kingdom will be buried with you!!!"
Buzz—
As he spoke, Garp's fist had already turned pitch black, looking indestructible.
Garp the Fist, officially online!
Garp's face was ferocious as he swung his iron fist, glistening with cold light, directly at Linlin's face.
Linlin's Observation Haki clearly sensed the extremely strong Armament Haki concentrated on Garp's iron fist.
The opponent was obviously a master of Taijutsu (physical arts) and Haki!
But such an opponent was exactly what she wanted. She hated dealing with those flashy types.
"Bring it on!! Wave Fist!"
Linlin pulled back, gathering power in her fist, then punched out directly. A visible shockwave burst forth.
BOOM!
Linlin and Garp's fists collided again. Haki permeated the air as they engaged in a frenzied struggle, destroying everything tangible around them.
This wasn't just a clash of physical strength, but a contest of Armament Haki.
"With just this level of strength, you dare run wild here? I think your Marines are finished!!"
Linlin roared, increasing the power in her right fist again. The sudden surge in strength doubled the power of her move.
Caught off guard, Garp was forced back.
Thud, thud, thud—Thud, thud, thud—
Garp retreated more than a dozen steps before stabilizing himself.
"Garp!!!" Zephyr, who was monitoring the entire battlefield, roared.
"You still have the mind to care about others??" A mocking voice from nearby made Zephyr's expression change drastically.
He actively retreated, creating distance from Shakuyaku.
"Shakuyaku, I didn't expect you to obtain such a powerful Devil Fruit. If I'm not mistaken, this should be the Soul-Soul Fruit of the Paramecia class, right??"
Looking at the four Soul Homies surrounding Shakuyaku, the knowledgeable Zephyr quickly made his judgment.
"So what if it is?"
"Aren't my babies cute?"
With a thought from Shakuyaku, the Fire Homie, Thunder Homie, and Earth Homie took up positions in three directions, guarding the Soul Queen together.
Although Shakuyaku had created five Soul Homies, with her current strength, she could only fully control three at a time to maximize their potential.
Due to the Wind Homie's destructive power and range being too great, to prevent damage to the Kast Kingdom during the battle, Shakuyaku did not summon it.
The Ice Homie and Earth Homie leaned towards defense. fighting on the ground, the Earth Homie undoubtedly held the advantage.
"Hehehehe... truly laughable. In this world, Taijutsu and Haki are the true path. Relying too much on a Devil Fruit guarantees defeat!"
Facing the arrogant Shakuyaku, Zephyr said disdainfully.
"You won't be saying that when you're dead!!"
"Since this guy underestimates you so much, let him see your power!!"
"Little Earth, Stone Wall Crush!!"
Rumble—Rumble—
The ground beneath Zephyr cracked. Two massive stone walls rose from both sides of him and slammed together instantly. The powerful pressure was enough to crush a person into a meat patty.
"Child's play!"
"Soru!!"
"Armament Haki: Hardening!!"
Zephyr's expression focused. Without hesitation, pitch-black Armament Haki instantly condensed on his fist.
As his figure disappeared, he threw an iron fist. The hard stone walls collapsed layer by layer, turning into countless rocks falling to the ground.
"You dare show off such meager tricks!!!"
Zephyr launched another killing move, his figure shifting unpredictably as he utilized Soru of the Marine Rokushiki to the extreme.
When he reappeared, he was only a few meters away from Shakuyaku.
"It's just the beginning. I don't know what you're being so arrogant about!!"
"Red Fire Pillar!!"
The Fire Homie blocked in front of Shakuyaku, spraying a fire pillar several meters in diameter at the charging Zephyr.
"What?"
Caught off guard, Zephyr's pupils constricted. He changed direction mid-air, dodging the attack.
The scorching fire pillar hit the distant sea, raising waves dozens of meters high and emitting sizzling sounds as clouds of white steam rose.
"Damn it!!"
Zephyr looked back, finding the opponent's endless methods troublesome.
"Well?? Do you still think Devil Fruit users are useless?"
Looking at the disheveled Zephyr, Shakuyaku chuckled lightly.
"If this is all you have, then you will die today without a doubt!!"
"Soru!!"
Zephyr used the Marine Rokushiki technique again, leaving afterimages on the field as he rapidly closed in on Shakuyaku.
"Thunder Fall!!!"
Shakuyaku's Observation Haki fired on all cylinders, locking firmly onto Zephyr's figure as she controlled the three major Soul Homies to attack.
Compared to the flashy fighting style here, the battle between Linlin and Garp was much simpler and cruder.
Fist to flesh, wide open attacks, absolutely merciless!
"Hehehehe... a pirate is a pirate. Don't be too arrogant!!!"
Two pairs of iron fists collided continuously. Powerful shockwaves erupted, sending both Linlin and Garp flying backward simultaneously.
However, before the shockwaves could even dissipate, the two clashed together again.
BOOMBOOM
BOOM
Their speed reached the extreme, leaving trajectories that the naked eye could no longer follow.
Except for the battlefield between Shakuyaku and Zephyr, the rest of the Kast Port was filled with the afterimages of Linlin and Garp's battle and the remnants of their Haki.
With their continuous collisions, the entire ground of the port began to shake.
Hundreds of meters away, the Marine soldiers stared blankly, gasping continuously.
"Who... who are these two guys?? To be evenly matched with Vice Admiral Garp and Vice Admiral Zephyr?!!"
"This is the first time I've seen someone able to withstand Vice Admiral Garp's Iron Fist with their bare hands! And it's a woman... truly exaggerated!!"
"That Devil Fruit user isn't to be underestimated either! To make Vice Admiral Zephyr look so disheveled!!"
"To think such a remote place hides two such powerful experts... terrifying!!"
"Enough! What are you saying?!"
Hearing these dispirited voices, a Marine Rear Admiral sensed the danger and scolded sternly.
The battle had just begun, and the soldiers' confidence was already wavering. This wouldn't do.
"Vice Admiral Garp and Vice Admiral Zephyr will definitely win!!"
His words struck everyone's chest like a heavy hammer, instantly waking the Marine soldiers.
"Right! The Vice Admirals won't lose!!"
"The battle has just started. Vice Admiral Garp hasn't shown his true strength yet!!"
"How could those flashy tricks defeat Vice Admiral Zephyr!!"
Recalling the powerful strength of the two Vice Admirals, the gloom in everyone's hearts was swept away, and they regained their confidence!!
Center of the Battlefield.
The clash between Linlin and Garp continued. Wherever they passed, the ground cracked.
At the very least, fissures appeared; at worst, deep ravines formed, showing just how terrifying their attack power was.
Their battle gradually reached a fever pitch.
BangBang—
Garp and Linlin swung their fists simultaneously, striking each other's shoulders. The powerful force sent both flying backward at the same time.
Linlin let out a grunt, as did Garp.
"Exhilarating! Truly exhilarating!!!"
Garp grinned widely, moving his aching shoulder.
Rip—
He tore off his shirt directly, revealing a muscular chest.
"I haven't had such a satisfying fight in a long time!!!"
"But if this is all the strength you have, then this battle can end!!!"
"What??"
Suddenly, Linlin's Observation Haki screamed a frantic warning, making her uneasy!
"Bogard!!" Garp roared.
Bogard, who was already prepared, manned the warship personally. A cannonball tore through the air, flying toward the battlefield.
"What's he up to?!!"
Linlin frowned slightly. She noticed the cannonball wasn't aimed at her, but at Garp.
"Genkotsu Meteor (Fist Bone Meteor)!!!"
Facing the whistling cannonball, Garp spun rapidly. Upon touching the cannonball, he applied even greater force and imbued it with Armament Haki before hurling it out again.
"Damn it!!!"
Linlin's face changed slightly. Even with her Observation Haki, she could barely track the cannonball's trajectory. This showed just how fast it was.
"Like I'm scared of you!!!" Not believing in evil, Linlin roared and swung her Armament Haki-covered fist directly at it.
Bang
Thud, thud, thud—Thud, thud, thud—
The cannonball exploded violently. The powerful impact force pushed Linlin back several meters.
Her feet plowed a deep trench into the ground.
"This..."
Linlin's right hand trembled, the web of her thumb numb. Her face became unusually ugly.
When she looked at Garp again, the previous relaxed ease was gone.
Is this his true strength??
Not only her, but Jace and the others watching from the sidelines also had solemn expressions.
"He actually knocked Linlin back??? This guy's strength!!"
"He is Garp the Fist. He made a name for himself in the talent-filled Marines relying solely on a pair of iron fists."
With Linlin pushed back, Jace and the others lost their relaxed demeanor.
After all, Linlin was the strongest person in their pirate crew besides Raynor.
Being able to push Linlin back meant the opponent's strength was definitely not weaker than theirs.
"Jace, keep an eye on those Marines to prevent sneak attacks. I'm going to help Linlin!!"
Hajrudin, unable to stand seeing Linlin bullied, prepared to act.
"Don't interfere!!" However, as soon as he stood up, Linlin waved from afar to stop him.
Unless her life was in danger or Kast was threatened, she wouldn't allow anyone to interfere in her battle.
"Alright, listen to Linlin," Jace comforted.
Hajrudin opened his mouth but eventually retracted his step.
"You're already quite good."
Garp looked at Linlin with interest. The number of people who could push him to this extent could be counted on one hand.
Among women, Linlin was the first.
"The battle isn't over yet! What are you smug about!!!" Linlin spat unhappily.
Just gaining the upper hand for a moment—what's there to be arrogant about?
"Sword!!" Linlin shouted.
"Catch!!" Hajrudin threw the long sword in his hand toward Linlin.
"Garp, was it? Let's see if you can take this move!!!"
Furious, Linlin leaped into the air, catching the heavy long sword. With a shake of her wrist, she dissipated the residual force.
"Ikoku Sovereignty!!!!"
Fired up, Linlin released everything wildly. Her Armament Haki transformed into a black stream of air, leaving her body and soaring into the sky.
It didn't end there. Following closely was a dark red stream of air.
"Conqueror's Haki??"
"You actually mastered Conqueror's Haki too?!"
At this moment, Garp's face was solemn, feeling a faint unease.
"Go to hell!!!"
Linlin controlled the black and red streams, intertwining them and pouring them directly into the long sword.
The sword hummed continuously, overwhelmed, as a tiny crack slowly appeared.
"Kast is not a place for you Marines to run wild!!!"
Linlin let out a heart-wrenching roar and swung the sword!!!
BangCrack
As a black-and-red energy beam shot out, the long sword snapped instantly.
The energy cannon, nearly ten meters in diameter, tore through the air, creating continuous sonic booms along its path and distorting the atmosphere.
"Damn it!!!"
"Vice Admiral Garp!!" Just then, a shout came from the sea.
Garp's lips curled up slightly. His tacit understanding with Bogard needed no words.
Behind Garp, the sound of cannon fire rang out continuously.
At equal intervals, cannonballs were fired one after another, aimed straight at Garp.
"Today, no matter the cost, you damn pirates will die!!!"
In front of so many Marine soldiers, failing to defeat the opponent after fighting for so long—especially a woman—was, in Garp's view, a great humiliation.
"Pirates! Justice is invincible!!!"
"Genkotsu Meteor Shower!!!"
Garp repeated his old trick. Catching cannonball after cannonball, he infused them with even greater strength and Armament Haki, then hurled them out at even higher speeds.
First cannonball!! Bang Blocked for three seconds!
Second cannonball!! Bang Blocked for five seconds!
... ...
Until the sixth cannonball, the power of Ikoku Sovereignty was greatly reduced.
"Shatter!!!"
Grinning, Garp roared loudly and hurled the final cannonball.
The cannonball collided with the energy beam, completely neutralizing the last shred of Ikoku Sovereignty's power.
The energy contained in both exploded fully, sending shockwaves in all directions.
Everything around had long been destroyed by this terrifying power, and countless fissures cracked the earth.
The entire coastline of Kast Port caved in.
Linlin, having unleashed Ikoku Sovereignty, and Garp, having blocked it, both panted heavily, breathing loudly.
Fighting until now, an ordinary person would have collapsed from exhaustion long ago.
Both of their eyes were red like beasts, staring dead at each other.