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Chapter 12: Aokiji Hands-On, The First Collision Of Two World Powers
The space froze in a heartbeat.
Under the stimulation of Yuichi, Aokiji's mastery of the Ice-Ice Fruit (Hie Hie no Mi) had become much stronger than portrayed in original history. At this point in time, the Summit War had not yet broken out, and Luffy had likely just set out to sea.
The Aokiji of this time was not yet the man who would leave the Marines two years later. However, his control over his freezing abilities was already at the level he would achieve in the future.
A momentary freeze.
For the first time, people all over the world intuitively felt the highest combat power of the Marines. The terrifying strength of a Marine Admiral.
"Is this a Marine Admiral?"
"Such terrifying power. In an instant, without even raising a hand, he can freeze people!"
"Admiral Aokiji, a Logia user. Indeed, a powerful ability!"
This move might be common in the New World, but for the first half of the Grand Line, and for civilians worldwide, it made their jaws drop.
At the sea restaurant Baratie, Sanji stood on the deck smoking a cigarette, looking up at Aokiji on the screen in the sky.
"Is this a Marine Admiral? What a terrifying ability!"
Zeff looked at Sanji's wide-eyed expression of disbelief. "Why? Did you think our Marines in the East Blue could compare to the Admirals at Naval Headquarters?"
Sanji was at a loss for words. He had indeed thought that before.
Others on the deck watched the frozen Kakashi.
"That strange guy, is he dead now?"
"The invaders from the Otherworld seem too weak!"
How could it be so simple?
Boom!!
The ice sculpture suddenly shattered. A log popped out from within the ice.
Thud!!
It fell slowly to the ground.
The Marines in the square stared at the piece of wood in disbelief.
The person... turned into wood? What was happening here?
The image on the screen left the people of the Pirate World baffled. How could a living person suddenly become a log?
"Dangerous! Dangerous! I was almost killed!"
Suddenly, a voice came from another direction.
Aokiji turned his head slowly. The camera angle on the screen shifted as well.
There were several trees planted on the edge of the square to add a touch of greenery. Kakashi jumped down from one of them.
Everyone was stunned. The soldiers looked shocked.
"He... didn't he just turn into a log?"
"Why did he suddenly appear over here?"
They couldn't understand how he did it. What was wrong with this guy?
While the soldiers and generals looked at Kakashi in surprise, Sengoku's expression slowly calmed.
Turned into wood. And then appeared somewhere else. This kind of ability... it seems it is indeed not a Devil Fruit.
Was this the "Ninjutsu" performed by the power called "Chakra" from the other world?
Ninjas. These weird abilities were somewhat similar to the ninjas known to the pirates of this world.
On the roof, Yuichi smiled.
Body Replacement Technique and Body Flicker Technique!
Although Kakashi's speed was incredibly fast, Yuichi still saw the trajectory of his movement. He had moved to the edge of the square in an instant.
Simultaneously with the Body Replacement Technique, he activated the Body Flicker Technique. Performing two Jutsu at once. Kakashi's hand seal speed was surprisingly fast, so much so that Aokiji noticed the small movements but still didn't have time to freeze Kakashi himself. He only froze the wooden substitute used in the Body Replacement Technique.
The Body Replacement Technique was nothing more than a blindfold, after all. For an Admiral, or even a strong Vice Admiral, they could likely track Kakashi's actions. It was just that the Body Flicker Technique was truly fast.
It was a little slower than Yuichi's Shunpo (Flash Step) from his Bleach template, but not by much. In a real battle, even a tenth of a second was enough for someone of Yuichi's level to deal a fatal blow.
"Such fast movement speed!"
"At that moment, a strange wave erupted under your feet! Is that Chakra?" Aokiji spoke suddenly.
The soldiers, still recovering from their surprise, heard Aokiji and seemed to understand. The guy who turned into wood had dodged the attack through super-fast speed.
Kakashi frowned. He didn't expect his Body Flicker to be captured by the opponent's dynamic vision. The people in this world had perversely good eyesight. Could they even see his body clearly at that speed?
"Aokiji! Can you catch him?" Sengoku suddenly asked.
Aokiji nodded. "I will try my best!"
Want to catch me? Kakashi thought. You underestimate Hatake Kakashi.
Kakashi could accept being killed, but if they wanted to capture him alive, the people of this world didn't seem to think much of his capabilities.
If that's the case, I'll change plans!
He was exposed anyway. He would go from stealth to attention-grabbing mayhem.
Kakashi raised his hands to form seals.
Watching the moment Kakashi made his move, Aokiji stepped forward suddenly, his body shooting toward Kakashi like an arrow from a string. White chill gathered in Aokiji's palm.
I know you want to use that weird ability again, but this time I won't let you off so easily.
Ice Time Capsule!!
Swish...
A blast of cold air burst from Aokiji's palm, leaving a trail of frozen ground as it traveled. It spun from Aokiji's feet toward Kakashi.
Watching the ice crystals emerge instantly, Kakashi was stunned for a moment. This ability is just like the Ice Style Kekkei Genkai, but it seems even stronger!
Dodge?
No! Since he wanted to attract the attention of the Marines, how could he just blindly evade?
Kakashi's hand seals changed rapidly. The sequence was completed in the blink of an eye.
He inhaled sharply. Kakashi's right hand formed a specific seal and held it in front of his mouth.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique..."
BOOM!!!!