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Chapter 416: Each Person's Justice

Salon was taken aback at first, then his complexion changed, and he remembered someone.

"To think that someone blocking the Buster Call would be a former Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral, how truly unsightly."

Salon and Olvia almost simultaneously looked towards the direction of the voice. In their sight, from the Forest on the Coast, a tall Figure, wearing a black Windbreaker, with a Headband bearing the Navy Logo, a Man with his hands in his pockets stepped out, his whole Body exuding a sharp, yet extremely cold Aura.

It was precisely the appearance of this Figure that made Salon's complexion turn extremely grim.

"Why are you here? Kuzan!"

Salon looked at the suddenly appearing Kuzan and loudly questioned him, obviously he didn't expect Kuzan to be one of the Vice Admirals leading this Buster Call.

"Salon, you can even ask such a question? You should know how great the danger of Poneglyph research is to the World! For the sake of the World's safety in the future, we must ensure the complete eradication of these Scholars' Research and everything in Ohara!"

Aokiji's voice was low and his tone was also very cold.

"Kuzan, is it also in line with Justice to attack those Ordinary People in Ohara!? Is it also in line with your Justice to Slaughter those unarmed Scholars!?"

"Salon!"

Kuzan looked at Salon, his gaze swept over Robin and Olvia, then returned to the wounded Salon.

"Once I thought our Justice was the same, although I don't know what exactly happened to you, but everyone's definition of Justice is different in their hearts, so I will not criticize your Justice!

But Ohara's actions of trying to release Demons and disturb this World, I cannot ignore!

Moreover, before the Action, Admiral Sengoku has already negotiated with the World Government and agreed to let the Ordinary People of Ohara leave on Evacuation Ship, this Buster Call is only aimed at those Ohara Scholars and Ohara who conducted Forbidden Research!"

"Kuzan! Do you really think the World Government would agree to let those Ordinary People of Ohara leave on Evacuation Ship?"

Salon looked at Kuzan with a complex complexion and said, obviously in the process of protecting Olvia and Robin to escape, he also learned many things.

"What do you mean?"

Kuzan frowned, not understanding what Salon's words meant.

For him, in the Navy, the Justice that everyone adheres to is different. Originally, after joining the Navy, he thought his Justice might be closest to Akainu's Justice, both were to eradicate 'Evil' on the Grand Line.

But as time went by, he found that his Justice was completely different from Akainu's Justice. Akainu's Justice is 'Absolute Justice'. The so-called absolute is to completely eliminate all existences defined as 'Evil', even if it costs a certain Cost.

Although Kuzan at this time also adheres to "Burning Justice", he has begun to disapprove of Sakazuki's Justice.

Kizaru's Justice is 'Ambiguous Justice'. Even in Kuzan's view, who is full of enthusiasm, Kizaru's Justice is the most difficult to figure out, while Issho's Justice in Kuzan's view is 'Indecisive Justice'.

Kuzan at this time is not yet the lazy manner of later generations. At this time, his gaze is quite sharp. If Salon cannot give a reasonable explanation, then he would rather personally deal with his Best Friend who has deviated from the Justice they adhere to.

"Kuzan, according to the News I received, the Evacuation Ship leaving Ohara has been ordered to be sunk by the World Government, and no Ordinary People have survived! The World Government is too extreme, the Ordinary People of Ohara are completely innocent!"

"And those Ohara Scholars, they are just pursuing their Dreams! Is this the way of Justice!?"

Salon loudly questioned Kuzan.

"Such a foolish Action is not going to work, but you who openly betrayed the Navy are also foolish, Salon."

Kuzan's forehead veins bulged, and he said in a cold tone. He didn't expect the World Government to order the sinking of the Evacuation Ship carrying Ordinary People, but he was equally angry at Salon who betrayed the Navy. After all, in Kuzan's view, the Navy, no matter what, represents Justice on the Grand Line, and Salon's Action is undoubtedly a blatant Betrayal.

"Kuzan, I can die, but let them go, they shouldn't die!"

Salon continued to plead loudly.

"It seems you are still stubborn, Salon. When a Person wants to thoroughly implement the Justice in his heart, especially when this Justice is shaken, People can become very agitated."

Kuzan's eyes became even colder.

Around him, icy white Aura swept out, causing the surrounding temperature to drop a few degrees again.

"The World Government's Action of Bombardment on the Evacuation Ship, I will report to Admiral Sengoku."

"Ohara has Ohara's pursuit, but the Navy also has the Navy's Justice."

"Obeying Orders, maintaining the Stability of the Grand Line, protecting the Citizens from living in fear, this is the Navy's persistence!"

Kuzan stepped forward and slowly said.

"But Kuzan, do you still want to continue to insist on this kind of flawed Justice!!!"

Salon loudly questioned Kuzan, but when he saw that Kuzan was unmoved, he silently clenched his Fist, his face full of solemnity, looking at Kuzan standing there.

"Come on, Kuzan! Let me see whose Justice is correct, yours as the one known as a Monster, and mine as the one regarded as a Monster by Ordinary People!"

The Two people moved almost instantly, Salon roared and smashed a Fist towards Kuzan, but the latter, with just a light leap, dodged this Fist that was enough to shatter a Boulder.

In another flash, Kuzan was already standing behind Salon, his Right Hand directly extended towards Salon's Back.

Crack! Crackling!

Icy Chill quickly spread out along Kuzan's Right Hand, the absolute Low Temperature instantly froze Salon's Body stiff, and a layer of Frost quickly appeared and covered the surface of Salon's Back and quickly spread towards other parts of his Body.

In the blink of an eye, Frost had already covered most of his Body surface, the Chill Attacks, making Olvia and Robin around him shiver involuntarily, and the hot air exhaled became visible to the naked eye under the Low Temperature.

"Kuzan!!"

"Let them go!! Please, they are just Ordinary People!"

Feeling that he was about to be frozen, Salon roared loudly, hoping that the other party would spare Robin and Olvia.

Facing Salon's request, Kuzan remained silent, just silently glanced at his Best Friend.

Then the Chill on his Hand continued to surge, quickly freezing Salon's Form.

In an instant, Salon's whole Body was covered in Frost, like a small Ice Mountain.

It can be foreseen that if there is no external force to interfere, it won't be long before Salon's Vitality is exhausted within this Ice Mountain.

"To a Best Friend of the past, also so merciless? It's truly unbelievable."

Just then, a Lightning suddenly flashed and appeared next to the Two people.

Facing the suddenly appearing Person, Kuzan's complexion slightly changed, and he quickly jumped back to create Distance.

And when he saw the manner of the Figure in front, Kuzan was even more stunned.

"Nicholas!!!"

Kuzan's tone was still full of disbelief.

But Nicholas did not respond to him, just stretched out his Right Hand and directly patted the small Ice Mountain beside him.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

Along with the Sound of Ice Block shattering, the Ice covering Salon's Body quickly cracked and fell to the Ground.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 417: Teaching Match

"Nicholas!"

Kuzan narrowed his eyes. It was a very familiar name, after all, he was an extremely dangerous element registered at Marine Headquarters.

"Didn't expect to run into you here, but since you've come, then stay!"

As Kuzan spoke, the cold Aura emanating from his body grew stronger. Frost spread outwards from Kuzan, and in just a moment, the Beach where they stood was covered in a thick layer of Frost.

Even the Flame spreading from the Forest was frozen, and the surrounding environment showed a trend towards becoming an Ice and Snow World.

For Kuzan, although Nicholas was rated as an extremely dangerous figure at Marine Headquarters, Logia-Type User all had their own pride. How could he know who was stronger without testing him!

Looking at Kuzan's setup, Nicholas had no expression and didn't say a word.

And it was Nicholas's expression that made Kuzan's Eyes become serious. The other party didn't stop him from making the Battlefield favorable to himself at all. There was only one possibility: in Nicholas's Eyes, he posed no Threat to him.

"As expected of an Emperor of the New World, he's really confident."

Kuzan leaned forward slightly. As he spoke, Chill kept escaping from his mouth, which was the effect of him constantly urging his Fruit.

Obviously, he also clearly felt how troublesome Nicholas in front of him was.

Suddenly, Kuzan's Body disappeared instantly.

"Shave!"

Navy Six Forms, this Vice Admiral who was a key training target of Marine Headquarters, had already mastered it and used it to a perfect degree.

In an instant, he had already arrived above Nicholas. At the same time, Chill burst forth from his Right Hand, and he grabbed towards Nicholas.

He was confident that as long as his Hand touched the other party, he could instantly freeze the other party.

But to Kuzan's shock, the next moment, his Hand actually grabbed empty Air.

And Nicholas, who was originally below him, was surprisingly fast. His Observation Haki only managed to capture the moment the other party moved. What he finally grabbed was just an afterimage.

Feeling Nicholas's Speed, Kuzan's Complexion changed slightly.

"As expected, he's a troublesome Weapon! And... this is Trouble."

Almost at the instant his Words fell, Kuzan exerted slight force in his Waist in the Sky. His Body twisted instantly, and he crossed his Arms to block in front of his chest. Armament Haki instantly spread and enveloped his Arms.

At the same time, a long leg raised high, like a battle Axe, chopped down fiercely. The powerful Power directly exploded the Air.

"Bang!"

In haste, Kuzan only had time to defend. His Arms were instantly swept by the whip-like leg.

Instantly, he only felt his Arm numb for a moment. Then a huge Power instantly transmitted along his Arm. His expression changed drastically, and his whole Person was actually smashed hard onto the Ice Surface beneath him.

"So strong!"

Kuzan, who stood up again, gently wiped away the Blood flowing from the Corner of Mouth with his Hand.

When he sensed something was wrong, he subconsciously planned to use Elementalization to evade. But when he just thought of Elementalization, his Brain frantically warned him. Then he also realized that Nicholas's kick just now used Armament Haki, and Observation Haki firmly locked onto him.

Once he entered Elementalization, he would definitely fall into the other party's Plan.

"He's really hard to deal with!"

Kuzan exhaled a mouthful of Chill and thought secretly in his heart.

In just a simple exchange, Kuzan realized how troublesome Nicholas was. The other party's mastery of Power was excellent, and his Control over Oneself reached the Limit.

And the other party's Combat Sense was equally Terror.

"Yo, not bad? As expected of an Elite Headquarters Vice Admiral who was given a Code Name, your Combat Intuition is really sharp."

Nicholas, who landed slowly, praised generously. Just now, if Kuzan had Elementalized according to his Script, then it could be said that the Battle would have almost already ended.

Facing Nicholas's praise, there was no expression on Kuzan's Face.

"Huff!"

After taking a deep breath, Kuzan rushed towards Nicholas again. His Speed was so fast that he almost instantly turned into an afterimage.

While moving quickly, his Right Hand clenched in the void, and an Ice Saber forged from Ice appeared. At the same time, Armament Haki quickly enveloped the Ice, giving it hardness and sharpness comparable to a Famous Sword. He swung it fiercely towards Nicholas in front of him.

Facing Kuzan's constantly slashing Ice Saber, Nicholas's Figure was like a Leaf in the Wind, making it difficult for him to hit.

"Your Swordsmanship is not bad, but it's just not bad. It seems you still rely too much on your Devil Fruit Ability."

Nicholas's eyes glanced at the Ice spreading underfoot, and then his entire Figure turned into Lightning and instantly appeared in the distance.

Seeing that his intention was seen through, Kuzan looked at Nicholas solemnly.

In the brief exchange between the Two people, the other party had almost no Flaw.

"Then it's my turn now."

As Nicholas's Words fell, Lightning flickered on his Right Hand.

*Zzzt~*

Between the fine flashes of Lightning, Kuzan was shocked to see that a large amount of Black Iron Sand was rapidly levitating under Nicholas's Foot. After a moment, Nicholas already had a Long Sword with a cold gleam in his Hand.

"Such Means!"

Kuzan frowned slightly, obviously not expecting the Rumble-Rumble Fruit to have such a use.

But the next moment, Nicholas moved.

In an instant, the attacks of the Two people had already collided fiercely.

The Ice Saber forged from Ice and the Long Sword smelted from Iron Sand collided between the Two people, making a sound like Metal clashing.

Then Nicholas used the Long Sword in his Hand to let Kuzan see how troublesome a Swordsman on the Grand Line could be.

"It's really hard to imagine, he's actually so powerful!"

Looking at the Ice Saber that was chipped again and his own tattered clothes, Kuzan frowned tightly, his Eyes flickering. Obviously, the other party's Armament Haki and Swordsmanship were above him.

"Next, don't die!"

As Nicholas's Words fell, Kuzan was shocked to find that the Long Sword in the other party's Hand actually decomposed and reorganized again, and in an instant, turned into Metal Marbles.

As a series of Sonic Boom came, the Metal Marbles were wrapped in invisible Power, and instantly broke through Space, shooting towards Kuzan.

"So fast!"

He just wanted to dodge, but found that the Attack had already arrived in front of him. His Pupil suddenly contracted.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

Accompanied by a huge Explosion, Kuzan's Form was blown to pieces. However, those shattered parts quickly turned into Ice Blocks and reconstructed Kuzan's Appearance on the Ground.

"Careless, huh."

As Nicholas's Voice sounded, Kuzan suddenly looked to the side. Then, what came into view was a Finger bent and wrapped in Armament Haki.

"Secret Technique · Head Flick!"

Bang!

Accompanied by a crisp Sound, Kuzan flew straight out and smashed hard onto the Beach covered in Frost.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 418 Test

"You are not bad. If it were you a dozen years from now, you might give me trouble, but you are still too green right now."

Nicholas looked at Kuzan who was sent flying and said indifferently.

Although Kuzan's Strength is very strong now, strong enough to even freeze a Sea Area instantly, his experience in fighting Top-Tier Powerhouse is still somewhat lacking. It can be said that the future Navy Admirals have not yet fully converted their Potential and Talent into Combat Power.

Facing Nicholas's Words, Kuzan, lying in the Deep Pit he had created, did not speak, but just stared intently at Nicholas.

Originally, he thought that even if Nicholas was strong, he couldn't be that much stronger than himself, at least not to the point of such an overwhelming situation. Still, as the saying goes, the natural phenomenon represented by the Logia-type Devil Fruit itself indicates the Strength it can reach.

His Ice-Ice Fruit is also a top Logia-type Devil Fruit, and he considers his Fruit Awakening to be quite good, but in front of Nicholas, it seems so powerless.

His ice Ability, which he was so proud of, couldn't even touch the opponent.

Just as Nicholas was planning to continue throwing some Trash talk at this future Navy Admiral.

Suddenly, an invisible heavy Power instantly pressed down on his Body.

Crack crack—

The Power that kept pressing down caused Cracks to appear on the solid Ice Surface Underfoot of Nicholas, and it continued to sink.

"Screech!"

A sharp and piercing Roar of cold wind erupted in the Air. It was Kuzan who seized the opportunity and directly used a move, Pheasant Beak. On his Arm, a Divine Bird with a magnificent appearance quickly appeared, and then rushed towards Nicholas with Low Temperature.

First, the sudden Gravity Suppression, and then Kuzan seizing the opportunity with a sudden Pheasant Beak attack. The coordination between the two was quite tacit, launching an almost suffocating Combined Strike.

It can be said that even Charlotte Linlin and Kaido, who reign over the New World, and most people, could not retreat unscathed when facing this Combined Strike.

They might even suffer a great loss under this move.

But under such a tight Combined Strike, Nicholas could.

After all, he is a Logia Type, and Logia Type, among the three major Devil Fruit categories, represents Natural Disaster, strong Destructive Power, and difficulty to kill.

Elementalization, a Skill that Logia-type Devil Fruit User almost instinctively masters after eating the Fruit.

Accompanied by a crackling sound of electricity.

Nicholas's Body suddenly turned into Lightning and disappeared into thin air.

The Gravity circle lost Nicholas as its pressure Target, and the heavy Pressure forcibly pressed a circular pit tens of meters deep into the Beach.

And Kuzan's Attack naturally landed in empty space, and a giant Ice Sculpture was erected above the Deep Pit by the Pheasant Beak Attack.

At the same time.

Nicholas's Figure, which had turned into Lightning and dissipated, also slowly condensed into human form and appeared in a burst of Lightning.

"Issho?"

Thinking of the Gravity Suppression just now, Nicholas's Gaze turned to the Sea Surface. There, a Figure wearing light purple clothes, tied with a dark purple Belt, wearing a Marine Coat, Wooden Clogs, and sitting cross-legged on a Wooden Plank floating in the Sky, was rapidly approaching.

Kuzan was also aware of Issho. Seeing Issho rushing towards this side, Kuzan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. After all, the Pressure of facing Nicholas alone was too great. If Issho was there, it would undoubtedly be much easier.

Thinking of this, a Smile couldn't help but appear on Kuzan's Face.

And almost at the same time, Nicholas also noticed Kuzan's Smile.

"Hmm? You are happy?"

At this moment, Lightning crackled around Nicholas, and then his whole Person instantly disappeared from the spot. When he reappeared out of thin air, he was already beside Kuzan.

Because he didn't intend to kill this potentially helpful ally in the future, Nicholas didn't use a Sword, but instead directly smashed a Fist towards Kuzan's Back.

"Hmm?"

When Kuzan heard Nicholas's Sound ringing in his ears, he suddenly realized something was wrong. At the same time, the Chill in his Body was subconsciously released directly towards the surroundings, but it was still too late.

Nicholas's Fist, wrapped in Armament Haki, shattered the Ice Pillar that spread out from Kuzan's Back, and directly struck his Back heavily.

Bang!

Accompanied by a loud noise, Kuzan also flew directly towards the direction Issho was coming from like a shooting star.

And almost at the moment he was about to fall into the Grand Line, Kuzan's Arm suddenly stretched out towards the Grand Line, and then an Ice Pillar spread from his Palm. And at the moment of contact with the Grand Line, terrifying Chill instantly spread, and the Sea Area around Ohara was instantly frozen.

"Ara ara ara, that was really dangerous."

Kuzan, landing on the Ice Surface, said while looking at Nicholas on the Coast from afar.

Obviously, he no longer intended to confront Nicholas alone. After all, he was not a fool. Knowing that he couldn't win and having a powerful teammate coming, he would still duel the opponent.

"What's going on? Why is the surrounding Sea Area suddenly freezing!"

"The Ship's Wheel is frozen, we can't move at all."

"The huge commotion that erupted from the Ohara Coast just now, could it be that Vice Admiral Kuzan is fighting with the Enemy of Ohara? Is Vice Admiral Issho going to Support?"

Nicholas's Figure slowly floated up, looking at Issho who had come In front of him.

"Mr. Nicholas, long time no see."

Issho, sitting on a Wooden Plank floating in the Sky, greeted Nicholas. His Sound echoed in the Sky above this Sea Area. Hearing Issho's Words, Kuzan's Complexion suddenly changed. He really didn't expect Issho to know Nicholas.

At the same time, he also quickly reacted. If the two really knew each other, once they wanted to kill him...

Thinking of this, Kuzan's Face was full of astonishment, looking at Nicholas and Issho in the Sky with an unbelievable Gaze.

As for escaping, he hadn't even thought about it. Wanting to compare Speed with Thunder, which is almost the fastest on the Grand Line? Not to mention there was also that Weapon Issho's Gravity Suppression beside him. If these two Weapons were really ruthless, they could completely kill him.

Looking at the Two people in the Sky who seemed to be Old Friend reminiscing, although he couldn't hear what they were saying, Kuzan thought it was more and more likely.

"But how is that possible?"

Kuzan overturned his own Thoughts in his heart again. After all, Issho had obtained a Title like himself, and was almost a strong candidate for future Admiral. How could he possibly defect to a Pirate like Nicholas?

After all, in this World, Navy Admirals are undoubtedly the group of People standing at the Summit of the World, and although he felt Issho's Justice was somewhat indecisive, there was no doubt that Issho was definitely on the side of Justice.

And Nicholas and Issho in the Sky were unaware of Kuzan's intense psychological activity below.

"Issho, how does it Feel to be in the Navy?"

Nicholas looked at Issho and asked. He wanted to see if Issho, who had experienced so much in the Navy, had already chosen the path he wanted to take.

Facing Nicholas's question, a Complexion of complexity also appeared on Issho's Face.

"In the Navy, I have seen too many good Aspects, but also the dark Aspect. I once thought that even if there was darkness in the Navy, facing the Justice that held the upper hand, it was just a minor ailment.

But when I saw that even Admiral Sengoku could not defy the World Government's Buster Call on Ohara, and the Navy's Compromise to the World Government, it made me realize that as long as the World Government and Celestial Dragons exist, the Navy will never be able to implement true Justice!!!"

But fortunately, there is still the Existence of Mr. Nicholas and Mr. Dorag, which prevents me from completely losing Hope.

So Mr. Nicholas, next I will launch a Test against you, to Test whether you are really Qualification and Ability to change this World!"

And as Issho's Words fell, his Hand placed on the Staff Sword hilt slowly drew out the Sword!

At the same time, the Aura on his Body also burst out directly.

"That Weapon..."

Seeing Issho's Look of Full Power burst, Kuzan directly threw his distracting thoughts to the back of his mind. Issho's Look was completely planning to risk his Life.

And Nicholas was directly Dumbfounded. A Test, and it's even a Test for him!

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 419: Heart of a Fierce Tiger

Suddenly.

A blazing stream of light, like a Meteorite, streaked across the Sky… Okay, it was actually a Meteorite, clearly aimed at Nicholas.

"Hmm?"

Mr. Nicholas, possessing extremely strong Observation Haki, instantly noticed the arrival of that blazing stream of light above him.

The blazing Meteorite falling from the Sky, directly smashed towards the point where Nicholas was standing.

"He really is a man with a heart of a Fierce Tiger."

Looking at Vice Admiral Issho who attacked as soon as he said so, Nicholas said silently.

Then the Long Sword in his hand appeared, and as he held the Sword in one hand, a Purple Ripple clearly visible in Observation Haki quickly appeared on the Blade.

Nicholas directly raised his Sword, and an invisible Force Field rose directly from the ground, then directly hit the Meteorite that was carrying Heavenly Might!

Boom!

Along with a muffled sound, the originally unstoppable Meteorite, seemed to be directly blocked by an invisible Wall, and the huge kinetic energy it carried was instantly released, directly exploding into a huge Firework in mid-air.

Looking at the strange phenomenon that suddenly appeared in the Sky, the Navy were all suddenly shocked, because without a doubt, that Meteorite was Vice Admiral Issho's Move, but the Meteorite directly disintegrated in mid-air, which meant that the Enemy was quite tricky.

The Ohara Scholars and the masses who had not had time to evacuate, just looked up at the gorgeous Firework in the Sky, and then continued to busy themselves with transferring the Precious Books in the Tree of Knowledge Library.

They cannot allow the precious Treasure left by their predecessors to be ruined in their hands!

And almost at the instant the Meteorite exploded in the Sky.

A Cane Sword filled with Purple Ripple, slammed heavily onto the Long Sword in Nicholas's hand.

The terrifying Impact Force that came with it, instantly set off violent Air Wave behind Nicholas.

Nicholas was also pushed back a Distance by this Power.

At the same time.

The huge Shockwave that suddenly erupted, also shattered the Sea Surface below that had already turned into an Ice Field.

"A combination of Devil Fruit Ability and Swordsmanship?"

Nicholas, who had regained his footing, looked at Issho and showed a Smile, obviously Issho's Surprise for him was not small.

This combination of Devil Fruit Ability and Swordsmanship is undoubtedly an effect of one plus one being greater than two.

It is not even an exaggeration to say that, with the Power of the Gravity Fruit applied to the Cane Sword, there are very few People in the World who can directly withstand Issho's Slash by relying on Power alone.

The Gravity Fruit's ability to change the weight of objects, also allowed Issho to easily reach the Realm of Swordsmanship of wielding heavy weight as if it were light, and wielding light weight as if it were heavy.

After repelling Nicholas, Issho also slowly fell from the Sky, stepped on the Ice Field below, and after steadying his Figure, directly "looked" at Nicholas, his Eyes slightly opened, revealing Pupils that were only white.

"Pack of Wolves!"

Not far away, Kuzan, who had been paying attention to the Battlefield, also took the opportunity to attack, along with Kuzan's deep shout.

Bone-chilling Chill instantly burst out around Nicholas, and the Ice Layer around Nicholas suddenly shattered.

One after another Ice Wolf with bodies constructed of Ice rushed out from the Ice Layer, carrying terrifying Low Temperature, and rushed towards Nicholas to bite.

This terrifying Low Temperature even caused Ice to form in the Air.

Moreover, judging from the Target of these Pack of Wolves, they were also rushing towards all parts of Nicholas's Body, obviously intending to restrain Nicholas's Action.

Faced with Kuzan's sudden outburst, Nicholas was actually affected by this Low Temperature, and a layer of White Frost quickly formed on his Robe due to the invasion of Chill.

"He's really troublesome, Kuzan."

Nicholas said in a low voice, while Lightning was lingering around his Body, obviously intending to enter Elementalization.

Burst!

Seeing Nicholas's Elementalization, Kuzan also did not hesitate at all, and directly detonated the Pack of Wolves that had already rushed to within inches of Nicholas.

Along with a burst of Ice Fog, an Ice Crystal Giant Mountain as high as a hundred meters appeared on the Ice Field, and in the most Core area of the Ice Mountain, Nicholas's lifelike Appearance could be seen.

"Issho!"

Seeing Nicholas being controlled by him, Kuzan exhaled a mouthful of Freezing Air, and then shouted loudly at Issho beside him.

After all, he is better at crowd control and Control, and not very good at attacking.

And Issho was not at all Polite, as early as when Kuzan made his move, the Long Sword in his hand had already been sheathed, and he assumed a Drawing Sword Slash stance to gather Power.

"Roar!"

As Nicholas was single-point controlled by Kuzan, Issho's Cane Sword at his waist was also suddenly unsheathed, and along with a sound like a tiger's roar, the unique Purple Ripple of the Gravity Fruit suddenly slashed towards the Giant Ice Mountain.

Strange Power swept through again, and even Space was distorted by it.

"Gravity Blade·Fierce Tiger!"

Mr. Nicholas, in this World where Strength is paramount, in the end, if you want to change the World, you still have to rely on Strength to speak.

Issho, after making his Move, stared at the Ice Mountain in front of him, and silently recited in his heart.

Under the gaze of Kuzan and Issho, Nicholas in the Giant Ice Mountain also made a Action, and on the Blade of the Long Sword in his hand, strands of purple-red Electric Arc suddenly flashed out.

And it quickly spread to his entire Body, accompanied by the sound of Thunder and Lightning.

Violent Lightning, centered on Nicholas, rapidly released towards the surroundings.

The Giant Ice Mountain could hardly block it for even a moment, and directly turned into Ice Shards all over the Sky.

And in this Ice Shards all over the Sky, the Lightning that swept wildly was like Silver Snake dancing wildly, demonstrating the Terror of Heavenly Might.

Streaks of Lightning streaked across the frozen Grand Line, and suddenly plowed out huge Ravine on the Ice Field.

Facing Issho's Gravity Blade·Fierce Tiger that contained enough Power to distort Space, Nicholas also raised the Long Sword in his hand.

This special Slash mixed with Devil Fruit Ability, is different from the Attack Means of conventional Slash, which is also the Reason why Issho is called a Monster even in the Navy where Powerful Figure are as common as clouds.

Facing this domineering Gravity Blade·Fierce Tiger, Nicholas had no intention of retreating at all, and directly countered with a Conqueror's Kingdom.

A Pillar-shaped Shockwave, like a Comet, surrounded by a bright white Radiance, head-on met Issho's Gravity Wave Slash.

Two powerful forces converged and collided in mid-air.

The head-on clash that originally belonged to Powerful Figure presented a strange Scene at this time.

The two forces entangled in the Sky, tearing at each other, the bright white Pillar-shaped Shockwave was constantly distorted by the Gravity Wave, but quickly replenished.

After a period of stalemate, both sides finally dissipated in the Sky.

And almost at the instant the two Attacks annihilated, Nicholas had already arrived in front of Issho with terrifying Speed.

The Long Sword, wrapped in Armament Haki and surrounded by Lightning, directly slashed towards Issho.

Faced with Nicholas's Attacks, Issho, whose Observation Haki was extremely powerful, also directly backhanded his Sword horizontally, blocking the slashed down Long Sword.

Clang!

Blade Edge met, Sparks flew.

The Slash Power enhanced by Speed, through the Cane Sword Blade, was unreservedly transmitted to Issho's Arm.

Feeling the extraordinary Slash Power transmitted from the Cane Sword, Issho's eyebrows twitched slightly, and then the Cane Sword in his hand once again rippled with a strange Purple Ripple.

However, after this Purple Ripple covered the Cane Sword, it quickly spread along the point where the Blades of both sides met, towards the Long Sword in Nicholas's hand.

Faced with Issho's Action, Nicholas suddenly increased the Slash Strength, and then used the huge Reaction Force to distance himself from Issho.

Although the Long Sword wrapped in Armament Haki can avoid being affected by Devil Fruit Ability for a short Time.

But if Time is long, it is still quite Trouble.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 420: Ice Mountain Falling From The Sky

Issho was also forced back two or three steps by Nicholas's suddenly intensified Slash.

Issho wasn't surprised at all by Nicholas's reaction; after all, his opponent's combat experience was extensive.

Just as Issho stabilized his Figure and adjusted his Sword Style, Nicholas's next Slash, with Lightning Speed, came slashing head-on once more.

This time, before the Long Sword could fall, Issho immediately gripped his Cane Sword in a backhand stance, using it, now enveloped in purple Gravity Wave, to counter-Slash against the Blade Edge of Nicholas's Long Sword.

Clang!

Blade Edges clashed again, erupting in even more intense sparks in the Sky.

"Hmm..."

Fujitora's brow twitched slightly, and then, in a Lightning Flash, the purple Gravity Wave enveloping his Cane Sword surged violently.

Simultaneously, Nicholas instantly sensed that the Power from Issho's side vanished from the two Long Swords locked in Stand-off, and realizing the danger, Nicholas immediately retracted his own Power.

Otherwise, the moment the Power applied to his Long Sword lost its support, his Body would lose Balance.

Just as Nicholas reacted, the purple Gravity Wave on Issho's Cane Sword pulsed again. The Long Sword, which had seemed to lose Power, instantly gained even greater Power, and with even more ferocity, it counter-Slashed towards Nicholas.

Faced with this sudden surge of Power, Nicholas immediately used the momentum to increase the Distance once more.

For Nicholas, he understood the nature of Fujitora's Ability. Though it sounded simple—changing Gravity—

But in Battle, sudden shifts in Gravity could easily throw off an Enemy.

Moreover, this Ability to manipulate Gravity at will, without any Trace, made it incredibly difficult for an Enemy to adapt to his combat rhythm.

However, Nicholas remained unhurried. After all, he was also a Devil Fruit Ability User.

How could he possibly engage in a simple Swordsmanship duel with Fujitora, another Devil Fruit Ability User?

"Ground Walk."

Nicholas narrowed his Eyes, Lightning erupting beneath his Foot, coalescing into Lightning Snakes that sped across the Ice Surface towards Issho.

Facing Nicholas's Attacks, Issho, blind in both Eyes, widened his pupils, which were entirely white, like a tiger's Eyes. Before the Lightning controlled by Nicholas could even reach him, it was crushed by terrifying Gravity.

Watching Fujitora's Ability, which seamlessly blended offense and Defense, Kuzan was genuinely impressed.

A true Monster.

This was Sengoku's assessment of Fujitora after he joined the Navy.

However, in Kuzan's eyes, Nicholas, currently battling Fujitora, was an Existence even more terrifying than a Monster.

"Flawless..."

Kuzan continuously searched for an Opportunity from the sidelines, but Nicholas's Observation Haki was too terrifying. Even facing Attacks from both him and Fujitora, he hadn't revealed a single Flaw.

Nicholas's Strength lay not only in his Rumble-Rumble Fruit Ability, developed to an extraordinary Degree, but also in his Swordsmanship, Body Technique, and Haki.

Issho, currently engaged in combat with Nicholas, understood this even more profoundly.

His opponent was practically an all-around Warrior. Against such an Opponent, attempting to exploit a Flaw in Battle to defeat him was virtually impossible.

Therefore—knowing this—Issho adopted the simplest and most effective approach: a direct, frontal assault.

Using his Devil Fruit Ability, and his Cane Sword enhanced by it, he unleashed a relentless barrage of Attacks.

Facing Fujitora's relentless, storm-like Attacks that disregarded any concern for stamina, Nicholas felt a long-absent trace of Pressure.

"Has he grown to this Degree already…?"

Nicholas, personally experiencing Issho's immense Strength, was still somewhat surprised by the Speed of Issho's growth.

Crackling!

As the sound of Ice Layer cracking echoed, the Sea Surface around Fujitora, already transformed into an Ice Field, suddenly fractured. Then, an Ice Mountain, comparable in size to Ohara, rose directly from beneath Issho's Foot, swiftly ascending into the High Sky.

"What is that?!"

Staring at the colossal Ice Mountain that suddenly materialized in the Sky, all the Marines responsible for this Buster Call were rendered speechless.

"Ara ara ara, that's quite reckless."

Kuzan, gazing at the enormous Ice Mountain in the Sky, spoke with a grave expression.

Nicholas, looking up at the massive Ice Mountain and Issho standing atop it, could only offer a helpless wry smile.

Having simply "locked on" to Nicholas, Issho was straightforward.

He directly restored the Gravity effect on the colossal Ice Mountain, and seemingly concerned about insufficient Power, he specifically applied a Super Doubled effect to the Ice Mountain's existing Gravity.

Instantly, under the horrified gaze of the Marines, the colossal Ice Mountain, now with Super Doubled Gravity, plummeted downwards at terrifying Speed.

"Run!"

Someone instinctively screamed in panic.

But no one responded.

Escape?

Where could they possibly escape to from an Attack of this scale?

In the Eyes of most Marines, beyond fear, there was only bewilderment.

This posture of directly smashing people with an Ice Mountain as massive as an Island inexplicably reminded them of Golden Lion, who once roamed freely across the Grand Line.

"Everyone, evacuate to the interior of the Warship immediately!"

The Vice Admiral on the Warship understood the terrifying nature of the Shockwave from such an Attack and immediately issued the order.

The Marines, finally reacting, dropped their tasks and rushed towards the interior of the Warship, hoping to minimize the Influence of the Shockwave as much as possible using the Warship's formidable Defense.

Directly beneath the colossal Ice Mountain.

Watching the massive Ice Mountain accelerate its descent, Nicholas's expression turned grave.

Clearly, this enhanced Attack was even more terrifying than Golden Lion's Power.

If Golden Lion's Attacks merely derived their Power from an Island's own weight and the kinetic energy of a High Sky fall, then Issho's Attack undoubtedly Super Doubled that Power.

While he could rely on Speed to evade, why should he?

"Hey, hey, is he planning to smash me too?"

Kuzan, also within the Attack range, looked up at the colossal Ice Mountain tearing through the Air with a whistling Sound, a look of surprise on his face.

The Shadow cast by the colossal Ice Mountain nearly blanketed the entire Battlefield.

And he, too, was enveloped in the Ice Mountain's ever-expanding Shadow.

In other words, when this Ice Mountain made contact with the Ice Field below, he wouldn't be spared either.

Although, as a Logia-type Devil Fruit User, the Influence of this Attack, lacking Armament Haki, would be minimal, the Feel was still quite unpleasant.

Just as Kuzan was feeling displeased, Nicholas acted.

Accompanied by dazzling Thunder, a colossal Figure swelled amidst the surging Lightning. In moments, a majestic Thunder God, hundreds of meters tall, stood upon the Ice Field.

Facing the colossal Ice Mountain plummeting from the Sky, the towering Thunder God drew the Lightning Longsword from his Waist and raised it high towards the Sky.

Lightning crackled across the Lightning Longsword.

Accompanied by the Thunder God's massive roar, the Lightning Longsword, hundreds of meters long and imbued with destructive might, surged upwards from below to meet the rapidly descending Ice Mountain.

The instant the Lightning Longsword touched the base of the colossal Ice Mountain, everything seemed to freeze in time.

But this was merely an illusion.

Boom!

Accompanied by a Rumble that echoed through the heavens and earth, a circular Shockwave erupted from the point of contact between the Lightning Longsword and the Ice Mountain, sweeping outwards in all directions.

Immediately after, the colossal Ice Mountain instantly shattered into countless Ice Blocks, scattering around the Thunder God.

The Shockwave, carrying countless Ice Blocks and Ice Crystals, instantly extinguished the Great Fire raging across Ohara and surged irresistibly into the Distance.

(End of Chapter)