206: An All-Out War Erupts!

"The Traveler… Ron!"

All eyes were locked onto the figure hovering in the sky.

Beads of cold sweat formed on the foreheads of many elite Marines as tension gripped their bodies.

Even experienced Vice Admirals like Onigumo and others had their expressions turn solemn.

To them, this man was just as dangerous as Whitebeard—perhaps even more so.

"Ron~"

Boa Hancock clasped her hands against her cheeks, eyes brimming with hearts as she gazed dreamily at the figure above.

Trafalgar Law's gaze was also fixed on Ron. "So, he really came…."

Dracule Mihawk's lips curled into a faint smile.

"Compared to last time, his aura has grown even stronger… Hmph, truly a monster of an opponent."

"Why is that guy here too?!"

Moria's face twisted in alarm as he stared at Ron.

"So, you've arrived, Ron brat…"

Garp clenched his fists, his usual easygoing demeanor gone.

"This time, I won't hold back against you."

"So that's the infamous Traveler Ron?"

Aramaki scratched his head. "Damn, he's even more handsome than me… kinda annoying."

Beside him, Fujitora lifted his sightless eyes towards Ron.

"Ron… you've grown even stronger."

"Ron…"

Vice Admiral Gion looked up at him, her delicate features showing a trace of complex emotion.

"That same kid who trained swordsmanship under Momonga… to think he's come this far already."

Chaton, another Admiral candidate, rubbed his chin as he sighed.

"Hard to believe… That kid really turned into this kind of monster."

Momonga, the very man who once trained Ron in swordsmanship, stared at the sky, emotions unreadable.

"Him… it's really him?"

Tashigi, standing in the crowd, froze. Her mind flashed back to that fleeting encounter in Loguetown.

Smoker bit down hard on his cigar, his eyes narrowing at the man floating above them.

"Damn it! That guy's gotten even stronger… Is his growth limitless?!"

"Monster."

Hina let out a long sigh, her expression unreadable.

"He's already left us in the dust, hasn't he… Ron."

"The Traveler… Ron!", Akainu slowly lifted his gaze. From beneath the brim of his cap, his cold, merciless eyes locked onto the man in the sky. A killing intent like boiling lava surged around him. "So you've finally arrived?!"

"Oh my, coming from the sky, huh? That Float-Float Fruit sure is handy."

Kizaru lazily raised a hand to shield his eyes from the glare.

Aokiji stood up and gazed at Ron. "After today… I wonder how much of Marineford will even be left standing."

…

Across the world, countless people stared at the screens, watching the floating figure above Marineford. Their hands clenched, their hearts pounded.

"Whitebeard… and the Traveler Ron?!"

"How is this war going to end?!"

"Will the world be destroyed?!"

"God, please… let the Marines win this war!"

People across the world were either in awe, in fear, or in prayer.

…

"So that's the Traveler Ron? Gurararara! What an overwhelming presence for a brat!"

Whitebeard grinned, feeling the powerful aura radiating from Ron.

Marco, standing beside him, nodded. "If he can keep two Admirals occupied, that'd be a huge help to us."

"Old man, it's about time we act."

"Yeah."

Whitebeard slowly raised his massive naginata.

Just that single motion was enough to command everyone's attention.

"Whitebeard, the so-called 'Strongest Man in the World,' is about to make his move!"

"How will he attack?!"

Tension filled the Marine ranks as the elite soldiers gripped their weapons tightly.

And then—

BOOM!!!

Whitebeard swung his naginata downward.

The very air itself cracked.

The sky fractured like glass, forming massive jagged lines that spread in all directions.

Then, an earth-shattering shockwave erupted!

The entire Marineford began to tremble violently, making it impossible for many Marines to stand properly. Weapons slipped from shaking hands.

"T-That… that's—"

Amidst countless shocked gazes, the ocean surrounding Marineford surged upward.

The sea tilted unnaturally.

Two colossal tsunamis, each over a hundred meters high, rose on either side of Marineford.

Roaring like enraged titans, they crashed forward, ready to swallow the island whole!

Screens worldwide broadcasted the scene. The world was frozen in terror.

"This is the power that can destroy the world… The power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit?!"

"So this… is the power of the world's strongest man?!"

"Unbelievable!"

But—

"Ice Age!"

Aokiji leaped high into the air.

With both hands raised, he unleashed two waves of chilling mist.

As the freezing air touched the tsunamis, they rapidly turned solid, freezing in place within moments.

In the blink of an eye, the once-roaring tsunamis became towering walls of ice, standing still over Marineford.

The Marines roared in approval.

"The Admirals are making their move!"

"Aokiji, Admiral Aokiji!!"

The frozen ocean became solid ground.

Outside the bay, Whitebeard's allied 43 pirate crews saw the opportunity.

"The sea's frozen! Charge!!!"

"Save Ace!!"

"OH!!!"

Dozens of pirate captains led their men, weapons in hand, charging across the frozen battlefield.

Their spirits surged.

Their battle cries thundered.

"Let's show them what the Whitebeard Pirates can do!"

Inside the bay, Whitebeard's main forces, led by his division commanders, also began their assault.

…

"The Marine Headquarters is not a place where you can run wild!"

"It's you Whitebeard Pirates who deserve to die!"

"Charge! Slay the enemy!"

On the Marine side, officers and commanders led their troops forward, charging out from the inner shore. With the sea around the bay frozen solid, they stormed across the ice to intercept the Whitebeard Pirates.

As both sides clashed—

Clang! Boom! Bang!

The battlefield was instantly consumed by chaos!

Swords clashed, cannons roared, and battle cries filled the air.

"Ice Pheasant Beak!"

A chilling voice echoed as Aokiji thrust out his ice-covered right arm.

A massive, frozen bird formed in midair, screeching as it shot straight toward Whitebeard.

Whoosh!

Before it could reach its target, a blazing blue flame erupted into the sky!

Marco, now fully transformed into his phoenix form, soared through the air, colliding head-on with the ice bird. The moment of impact released a powerful burst of steam, momentarily obscuring the scene.

Aokiji narrowed his eyes as he watched Marco emerge unscathed from the mist.

"Ah..."

He let out a sigh, realizing that stopping this man wouldn't be easy.

Meanwhile, the Marine artillery officers roared their commands—

"Fire the cannons! Sink the Moby Dick!"

Rows of massive naval cannons were swiftly adjusted, and within seconds—

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

A storm of cannonballs rained down upon the battlefield, sending shockwaves across the frozen bay.

The Battle of Marineford had erupted in full force!

…

On the execution platform, Ace stood frozen, staring at the brutal battlefield unfolding before his eyes.

"Old man... everyone..."

His voice trembled.

His heart clenched painfully as he watched Whitebeard and his crewmates risk their lives to save him.

"Why...? Why are you all doing this for someone like me...?"

A deep, commanding voice interrupted his thoughts.

Sengoku, standing with arms crossed beside him, cast a cold gaze in his direction.

"A son of Gol D. Roger should never have been born in this world," Sengoku declared, his voice laced with contempt. "You are the reason so many will die today. Whitebeard… and his entire crew will perish because of you."

Ace's body tensed.

His hands clenched into fists, and his teeth ground together as he lowered his head, a storm of emotions raging inside him.

Suddenly—

"ACE!!!"

A loud, confident voice echoed from above.

Ace's eyes widened in shock.

That voice…!

He jerked his head upward, staring into the sky—

And there, descending from the heavens—

was Luffy!

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