282. No One Can Escape
Whitebeard, at the height of his strength, truly earned the title of the World's Strongest Man.
Atlas wore a serious expression as he observed Whitebeard, whose strength remained formidable.
Without the Horse Talisman's ability, getting close to Whitebeard for a direct confrontation would be nearly impossible.
Despite using the Ox Talisman to counter Whitebeard's power, the awakened Tremor-Tremor Fruit's range and constant vibrational force posed a challenge even for Big Mom's sturdy steel body.
Not to mention the vulnerability of Atlas's mortal body.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sound of a massive earthquake echoed, causing the entire icy surface to tremble. Ice chips scattered in all directions, drawing the attention of everyone nearby.
"Brilliant Punk!!"
It's incredibly potent and swift. A typical Vice Admiral would likely lose a few ribs if faced with such an attack.
Regrettably...
Too sluggish.
Atlas didn't bother to glance backward. With a mere thought, the fragmented ice around him swiftly gathered, giving rise to an ice giant. This colossal figure, with crossed arms, clashed with the diamond-transformed Jozu.
Boom!
Despite its somewhat precarious construction, this ice giant was under the precise control of Atlas' abilities.
In simpler terms, as long as Atlas maintains control, the ice giant can persist unless it's shattered into powdery ice crystals or melted into water, requiring Atlas to regain control.
Click!
Despite the immense power of Atlas's ability, it's impossible to transform ice into a substance harder than diamond. As a result, noticeable irregular cracks surface on the ice giant's body, almost dividing it into two.
However...
This poses no threat to the ice giant. It's an inanimate entity, and even if it breaks into pieces, it cannot impede its advance.
Bang!
A single punch sent Jozu soaring several meters.
"Gurararara! Don't lose focus when tangling with me, kid!"
The naginata swirled, and a white shock wave materialized, slicing towards Atlas.
"Haha~ not everyone can multitask like this!"
Even though controlling the actions of the Rooster Talisman requires effort, for Atlas, equipped with the Sheep Talisman, it's a walk in the park.
Clang!
Kaminari, enveloped in armament haki, lunged forward and staunchly intercepted Whitebeard's Murakumogiri.
Buzz!
A potent vibration surged along the blade toward Atlas.
Chunks of flesh and blood tumbled, and crimson blood sprayed.
Like bulls tilling the soil, bones were laid bare, sinews shattered, creating a scene of profound tragedy.
"Hey!"
Atlas's expression remained unchanged; green light emanated from his arm as he systematically repaired the injuries. It seemed like a rewinding of time, restoring everything to its normal state.
Jozu came to an abrupt halt, his five exposed toes gripping the ice, imprinting ten distinct blood marks. He then shouted at Whitebeard.
"Dad, the Marines have encircled the port!"
Hearing this, Atlas swiftly turned his head, gazing at the distant Bartholemew Kuma.
A bible in the palm of his hand. Despite all being part of the Whitebeard Pirates, outsiders might mistakenly perceive him as the top supporter of the World Government.
Indeed, when compared to several other Shichibukai.
Kuma's performance can be deemed quite remarkable. Whenever he acts, he undoubtedly snatches away one or two pirates.
Pirate Empress-Hancock consistently unleashes her 'Perfume Femur (Aromatic Leg)', occasionally bothering captain-level figures.
A standard operation is as aggressive as a tiger, yielding results ranging from 2 to 5.
Knight of the Sea-Jinbei has been ferrying wounded and incapacitated Marines to the logistics area. However, even with haki assistance, Jinbei's rescue efforts only make a small dent in the overall situation.
The battlefield sprawled extensively, with numerous Marine pirates scattered throughout.
Even if Atlas were to personally undertake the rescue, he'd likely end up exhausted.
However...
Atlas squinted his eyes, recalling correctly.
Jozu was likely engaged in a skirmish with Kuma just moments ago, wasn't he?
"Gurararara!! Then rescue Teach first!!"
Whitebeard, holding Murakumogiri with one hand, raised his left hand in a sweeping motion, creating an arch, and a formidable shockwave manifested on his fist.
Boom! ! !
The strike collided with the kicking technique Atlas had already unleashed, rippling through the air and transferring its force to the thick ice.
Rumble! ! !
An abrupt tremor ensued, shattering a significant portion of the ice across the entire port. The island housing Marineford quivered suddenly, resembling an earth dragon stirring. Some structures even displayed hints of sliding.
Fortunately, Sengoku had preemptively relocated the Marine family members out of the family area.
Otherwise, at least half of Marine's family would have been killed or injured just from that single attack.
The Tremor-Tremor Fruit harbors the power to obliterate the world! ! !
Swish! ! !
Atlas retreated abruptly, green light emanating from his body once more, harnessing the power of the Horse Talisman.
He could traverse any corner of the pirate world, even amidst the so-called three Ancient Weapons.
Uranus is not sure, but Poseidon and Pluton lack the ability to instantly eliminate him.
Thus, the only impact the dog talisman can have on him is granting him immortality.
"Dad! Help me quickly!!"
Teach, battered and bruised, appeared to be descending into despair. He cried out and shouted frantically beneath the execution platform, hoping to draw Whitebeard's attention.
At the very least, rescue him first! !
Moreover, why hasn't little Oz shown up?
Given his size, enduring a wave or two of Marine attacks would undoubtedly allow Whitebeard and the others to reach the execution platform.
"..."
Atlas hovered in the sky, silently gauging the distance to the execution platform, and was suddenly struck with realization.
It appears that Whitebeard is not foolish.
Even though the two appeared evenly matched earlier, Whitebeard, with deliberate intent, had steered the battlefield in the direction of the execution platform.
But—
Teach must meet his end in Marineford today! !
No escape allowed! ! !
Clang! !
Sheathing the sword, mysterious black and red lines reappeared all over the body, outlining a black sun on the robust chest. The Haki-soaked form grew even more profound and malevolent, with numerous black arcs coursing over the body.
This isn't tangible thunder and lightning.
Instead, it's an arc generated purely by the concentration of momentum. In simpler terms, it's a phenomenon resulting from the effects of Conqueror's haki! !
Rumble! !
Suddenly, thunder descended from the sky, and silver-white lightning struck his face.
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