He looked at the newcomers.
The First Division Commander of the Four Emperors Whitebeard Pirates, Marco the Phoenix!
The Marine Chief Instructor, the legendary "Unkillable Admiral" Zephyr the Black Arm!
And the last one was even more significant!
The legendary right-hand man of Pirate King Roger, Silvers Rayleigh!
Add to that their side's Marine Super Rookie, the Queen of Shambles—Esdeath!
What kind of god-tier lineup was this?!
Smoker gasped, no wonder Esdeath told him to take good care of the legendary Mermaid Princess!
This kind of battle!
Even if his Smoke-Smoke Fruit turned into Admiral Akainu's Mag-Mag Fruit, with his strength, he wouldn't be able to participate in this battle!
The remaining Marines and others were so surprised their eyeballs nearly popped out. What kind of god-tier lineup was this? Even their Big Sister...
Their gazes collectively turned to Esdeath. Esdeath, with her arms crossed, stood calmly in place, showing no fear whatsoever.
Alright...
They wondered if their Big Sister could hold on!
They certainly couldn't!
If Esdeath hadn't possessed such great credibility, these Marines would probably have already collapsed on the ground like weaklings.
Just like the ordinary citizens who had originally come to watch the commotion, they scattered in all directions...
"This is troublesome!"
Marco scanned the surroundings. Besides Esdeath, he had no confidence in winning against anyone else.
But he certainly couldn't lose face for the Whitebeard Pirates. However, Rayleigh should barely count as being on their side; he just didn't know if Rayleigh would make a move.
"This really is..."
Rayleigh looked at Esdeath. At this moment, Rayleigh was still a bit confused, not knowing why Marco suddenly appeared. Zephyr was one thing, but what was going on with Marco?
"Rayleigh? Phoenix?"
Zephyr, with his somewhat tall stature, looked at the two, taking off his sunglasses and tossing them to a Marine behind him.
He hadn't expected to fight as soon as he arrived!
"May I ask what the dignified Phoenix is doing in Shambles?"
He looked at the Phoenix with an unfriendly gaze. He just felt that the Phoenix's arrival was a bit off. Didn't Jinbe say that Whitebeard's side was handled by him?
This wasn't very reliable!
"You easily took our territory; it won't end so easily."
Although he was somewhat at a disadvantage now, he couldn't let his momentum weaken at this moment!
"In that case, then stay here!"
She raised her hand, and countless Ice Lances instantly shot out. She shouted to Zephyr, "Teacher Zephyr! Help me watch Rayleigh, he shouldn't attack us!"
"Alright! Leave it to this old man!"
Spitting out the bamboo leaf from his mouth, Zephyr looked at Rayleigh not far away with a smile. This could be considered an old friend, right?
Who didn't understand whom?
Now, he had learned from his last lesson and properly treated his asthma, at least being able to suppress it during battle!
He wasn't back to his peak, but he wasn't far from it!
"Ah, I forgot not to come!"
Looking at Zephyr, who was slowly walking towards him, swaying his body, it seemed another battle was inevitable. He then pulled out his long sword and shouted at Zephyr.
"Come on!"
"Hahaha, Rayleigh!"
"Today, this old man will capture you and send you to the Underwater Great Prison to reunite with Roger!"
Rayleigh looked at Zephyr helplessly. They were both old men, yet they refused to acknowledge their age. Wouldn't a casual fight be fine? The important thing was Esdeath's side!
No matter who won between the two of them, this battle would end.
"Everyone!"
"Retreat a thousand meters!"
Smoker took out his Jitte and came to Shirahoshi's side. With a command, he made everyone retreat, and he also slowly retreated with Shirahoshi.
Shirahoshi looked at this scene with some worry. She naturally knew Marco, and although she didn't know the other two, she had heard of them.
But Marco was Whitebeard-ossan's subordinate; honestly, she didn't want to see the two sides fight.
But...
Swish, swish, swish!
Countless Ice Lances directly pierced Marco's body, and streaks of blue flames ignited on Marco's body.
"That hurts! You bastard!"
Marco, standing on the ground, transformed his two arms into two wings and flew rapidly towards Esdeath.
Those Ice Lances earlier hadn't caused any damage at all!
Zoan — Bird-Bird Fruit — Mythical Beast Type — Phoenix Form.
Not a Logia type, yet far superior to most Logia types, its powerful self-healing ability was enough to make Marco immune to most damage.
Marco's legs also changed during flight, gradually transforming into claws wrapped in blue flames.
"Crane Claw!"
His extreme flying speed, combined with powerful kicks, had a similar feel to Kizaru's Light Kick.
"Ice Kick!"
This was the second time she used Ice Kick. This time, the Ice Kick was no longer just about releasing cold air upon contact, but rather condensing the cold air onto the boots!
Boom!
Two powerful kicks collided!
The ground instantly cracked, and the powerful force struck Esdeath's leg, causing the ground to sink several meters instantly!
"Hiss, a bit strong!"
Esdeath had originally thought that after being enhanced by the Sage Body, she should be able to contend with people in the Pirate World.
She hadn't expected it to still be a bit difficult.
Zoan-type Devil Fruits inherently possessed the ability to enhance one's physique, let alone someone like Marco, who had highly developed his fruit?
Following Whitebeard in his conquests, although he couldn't reach the level of a Four Emperors or Admiral, he was infinitely close to both.
The two touched and then separated!
Marco's surprise was no less than Esdeath's. He had originally thought that this Marine Rear Admiral had some kind of background to rise so suddenly.
Coupled with Zephyr's arrival, Marco was even more convinced of his speculation. He had planned to instantly defeat Esdeath and then go help Rayleigh.
He hadn't expected to underestimate the woman in front of him!
Beautiful looks, superb strength, and popularity—such a person would never be a weakling relying on background.
"Even more troublesome!"
No wonder Jinbe agreed so quickly; he probably knew that Esdeath was not a simple opponent, which was why he agreed.
"Ice Lance!"
Several ice-blue Rankyaku slashes were kicked out.
"Blue Flame!"
He raised his leg, and several blue-green flames flew out, colliding with the incoming Ice Lance.
The next moment!
As the two collided, the ground instantly froze, and blue-green flames then burned on the frozen ground.
"When did Aokiji die? Why didn't I receive any information?"
Looking at Esdeath's familiar ability, he had noticed it earlier, and now he was even more certain.
He couldn't help but frown. The woman in front of him was also a Logia-type Ice-Ice Fruit user.
...
"Achoo!"
Aokiji, riding on the sea, sneezed.
"Arara, what's going on? Why am I sneezing every other day?"
Aokiji rubbed his nose and continued riding his bicycle. Although he didn't know what was going on, it definitely couldn't be a cold.
It must be some little sister thinking of him.
It must be!
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