The power of Conqueror's Haki rapidly spread.
Whitebeard and Renji's Haki and bodies were both momentarily exhausted after fully committing to that one strike. However, what Whitebeard hadn't anticipated was that after completing such an astonishing attack, a dazzling light erupted from Renji's eyes once more.
In Whitebeard's perception, an extremely ominous aura rapidly rose from Renji's center, then instantly unleashed.
"Domain Expansion: Unlimited Void!"
As Renji's words fell, the vast Cursed Energy within his body condensed to create a closed miniature world, the highest masterpiece of Cursed Energy: a Domain Technique.
And unlike Sukuna or other specialized Cursed Energy users, within his domain, the power of all his techniques would receive an additional 50% amplification.
Under the effect of Domain Expansion: Unlimited Void, this miniature world was Renji's home turf.
As the Cursed Energy closed domain was completed, from the outside, it looked like a black sphere completely encompassing Whitebeard and Renji.
A closed domain space has an inner and outer shell. One way to break a domain is to shatter either the inner or outer shell. Typically, the outer shell of a domain is much more fragile than the inner shell.
So, if Renji wanted to pull Whitebeard into Unlimited Void, the first thing he had to consider was preventing interference from others, stopping them from breaking his domain's outer shell from the outside.
Although it was possible to adjust the strength of the outer and inner shells through incredible talent, doing so would increase risks in other areas.
The current situation could be said to basically align with Renji's initial expectations.
A clash of Divine Departure against Whitebeard cleared out all surrounding targets. Next, it was time to fully enter his rhythm.
The moment the domain was completed, Whitebeard's eyes became dull, and his body stood rigidly in place, as if he had lost his soul.
In fact, it was almost true. Although Whitebeard felt the full surge of ominous malice erupting from Renji, with his power in temporary exhaustion, he had no counter-measures whatsoever.
The moment he fell into Unlimited Void, his mind was flooded with countless junk information. At the same time, Unlimited Void, enhanced by Heavenly Six Eyes, continuously launched high-intensity, sustained mental attacks against Whitebeard.
Blood continuously flowed from Whitebeard's body. His brain had already sustained damage that was extremely difficult to repair.
Buzz!
In this black and white world, Kurai reflected a chilling glint.
Renji's figure instantly flickered to appear before Whitebeard.
Facing the world's strongest man, even after hitting him with the ultimate crowd control skill like Unlimited Void, Renji dared not be the slightest bit careless.
Furthermore, facing Whitebeard, he had already speculated before the war began. For a powerhouse like Whitebeard, who could unconsciously counter a sneak attack even while sleeping, did that also mean...
Clang!
A sharp metallic clang echoed in the quiet domain, the sparks it generated seemed extremely out of place.
Renji's pupils slightly contracted.
"Indeed... You're quite capable, Whitebeard."
The moment before Kurai struck Whitebeard, Whitebeard, who should have been immobilized after being hit by Unlimited Void, miraculously swung his blade to block the attack.
Clang... Clang... Clang...
As a shower of sparks continuously flew, Renji's lips curved into a smirk. His figure flickered and vanished, reappearing behind Whitebeard. A crimson glow shimmered at Renji's fingertips.
Cursed Technique Reversal: Red!
A red orb of light shot out with incredible speed. However, at this moment of life and death, Whitebeard, who could no longer control his body autonomously, swiftly swung his blade to block this attack as well.
Boom!
Red pushed Whitebeard back step by step. Seeing this, Renji finally confirmed that although Whitebeard could still move after being hit by Unlimited Void, the combat power he could exert was no more than one-third of his original strength.
The current Whitebeard couldn't even directly withstand an instant cast of Red.
With a smirk, Renji covered Kurai with terrifying, blood-soaked Cursed Energy. The crimson blade light illuminated this black and white miniature world, making it even more eerie.
Crimson Blade!
Outside, as Renji pulled Whitebeard into the domain, everyone on the battlefield surrounding the two began to act.
"What is Renji-kun doing? But he seems to have a way to deal with that man alone."
A cold figure slowly walked towards the black sphere. The extreme cold emanating from him was so intense that even bullets shot at him would freeze into ice before they could get close.
Aokiji exhaled cold air, looking at the man before him. "No matter what, all we seniors can do now is stop you."
"Aokiji..."
Crocodile's expression was grim. If there was one enemy he least wanted to face on this battlefield, Aokiji would definitely be at the top of the list.
"Gear Second! Gomu Gomu no Jet Gatling!"
Boom! Crackle!
Steaming, crimson fists moved so fast they left afterimages, completely shattering Aokiji's body. Crocodile, standing nearby, stared dumbfounded.
"Straw Hat, you..."
Crocodile couldn't understand. In front of Aokiji, wasn't Luffy just fodder to be taken down in one move? How could he even get a chance to smash Aokiji into ice shards?
What Crocodile didn't know was that Aokiji was having a massive headache at this moment. Facing Garp's grandson, he really couldn't bring himself to kill him.
"Sand Crocodile, now!" Seeing his success, Luffy quickly shouted to Crocodile.
The latter, seeing the situation, could only brace himself. Countless swirling sand filled the battlefield, and his hands transformed into sand.
Desert Spada!
Crack!
Under their combined effort, Aokiji's body was completely destroyed.
"They actually defeated an Admiral..."
Crocodile watched the scene before him, the cigar in his mouth slowly emitting smoke, and he fell into a moment of silence.
"Let's go, Sand Crocodile, let's help that Whitebeard old man!"
Luffy finished speaking and rushed towards the black sphere. He had a hunch that if he wanted to save Ace, Whitebeard was an indispensable fighting force.
"Bastard, are you ordering me?" Crocodile looked displeased, but he continued to move.
On the battlefield, Mihawk's hands were itching for a fight. After seeing Renji unleash Divine Departure, his desire to spar with him had reached its peak. However, looking at the black sphere, he knew it was clearly not the time yet.
"Cover Pops! Although I don't know what trick the Marine is playing, we absolutely cannot let them succeed. Find a way to smash that black sphere."
Marco flew high into the sky. With Whitebeard temporarily gone, he, as the First Division Commander, naturally took up the banner.
As his words fell, the Whitebeard Pirates began to attack the black sphere.
Despite Marine's swift reaction, with Sengoku ordering to stop the pirates' intentions, on such a vast battlefield, such a black sphere was simply too obvious a target. Moreover, they also had to prioritize the safety of the execution platform.
In less than half a minute, with the Straw Hat rescue team's disruption and the Whitebeard Pirates' all-out effort, the black sphere was subjected to a barrage of attacks.
"Get Pops out! The victors of this war are still us!"
"Charge! It's just a trick from those damn Marine! Pops is the strongest!"
Bang... Bang... Bang...
Countless cannonballs and bullets flew wildly across the battlefield. One wrong move, and you could be taken out by an attack from who-knows-where. Yet, on such a battlefield, there was one person whom countless dangers always narrowly missed.
Buggy arrived in a corner, took out his Den Den Mushi, and started his exclusive live broadcast.
"Hello everyone! I am the newcomer... the newly rising Pirate superstar, Buggy."
People all over the world, seeing a clown replace the screen, were confused.
"Who the hell is this clown? I want to see Whitebeard."
"By the way, what's that black sphere behind this clown?"
Amidst the world's confusion, a figure, under the cover of his comrades, finally arrived in front of the black sphere.
"Damn Renji, this time you're dead for sure!"
Vista's twin blades swung, and a powerful slash instantly struck the black sphere. Then, countless cracks spread, and under the gaze of the world, the black sphere exploded with a crash, revealing the scene within.
Vista's triumphant smile from the previous second froze on his face. Countless people gasped in horror.
"This is..."
Almost simultaneously as Vista cut open the outer shell of Domain Expansion: Unlimited Void, Renji's figure appeared before Whitebeard. The latter's consciousness regained control of his body at that moment.
However, Whitebeard, who had already suffered irreversible damage, even after regaining consciousness, could only watch helplessly as the chilling glint drew closer and closer to him.
Countless images flashed back in Whitebeard's mind, it was his entire past life.
The next moment, Kurai sliced across Whitebeard's waist. A sharp, dark-red slash surged, cutting Whitebeard in half at the waist.
Blood gushed like a fountain, and under Buggy's live broadcast, it fell into the eyes of the world.
"What?"
"Pops!"
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