Marineford in Sharingan, Uchiha Admiral

bang——

As the ice spread to his shoulders, Hunt's body exploded into a cloud of smoke and disappeared.

Aokiji frowned slightly and closed his empty hands.

Was it a direct use of ultra-long-distance teleportation? No, it should be a clone technique.

……

As a member of the team that was hunting down Gari, Aokiji had tried to learn about him from various angles, including questioning Allen, who had combat experience with Gari.

Among the known abilities, there is a clone technique that even Observation Haki cannot see through.

The ability to create clones isn't unusual; many Devil Fruits can be used in similar ways, and Aokiji himself knows it, but there's no need for him to use it.

Other Devil Fruit abilities create clones that are too easy to detect and lack strength, making them rather useless.

……

There seems to be an advanced version of this troublesome clone technique that causes a massive explosion when the clone dissipates.

If it's useless... is it because that ability consumes too much physical strength?

Do not……

I didn't see him conserve any energy during his fight with Allen; that guy's stamina reserves seemed inexhaustible.

Aokiji looked towards the stands.

The once lively celebration in the stands descended into chaos, with spectators screaming in terror and pushing and shoving their way toward the exits.

The sounds of children crying, panicked shouts, and hurried footsteps mingled together.

Aokiji lowered his eyes slightly, understanding something.

He is giving people time to escape.

……

This is why Aokiji was reluctant to carry out this mission.

Aside from the two Celestial Dragons and some CP members, Kari has never killed a civilian since his debut, and what's even stranger is that he hasn't even killed a Marine.

Allen, the only Marine he clearly wanted to kill, was someone he hadn't yet succeeded in doing.

Hunting is highly purposeful; it only targets Celestial Dragons and their direct subordinates.

……

If it weren't for repaying a favor, I really wouldn't want to bother with you...

If we send you to Impel Down, Allen can finally rest easy.

……

A few minutes later.

Aokiji moved his drooping eye mask up a little and looked at the ice wall in the arena.

A slight smile curved her lips.

"You've really underestimated me... You ran away immediately both times you faced Borsalino, is it because I'm not an admiral?"

……

Hunting quietly appeared amidst the misty white fog surrounding the towering ice walls.

"No……"

"Fighting someone with the ability to flash light is unnecessary; I don't want to waste my time."

"Freezing... I'm very interested."

Shou slowly raised his hand, crimson flames igniting in his palm: "After all, our race is born with the flame to suppress ice and snow!"

He went all out, not forgetting the persona Allen had given him.

……

"Really? Then let's give it a try."

brush--

Hunting transformed into a black line and rapidly approached, his fiery fists aimed directly at Aokiji's face.

Aokiji only reacted the instant the fire fist approached, turning his head to dodge while simultaneously striking Kari's forearm.

The collision of the palm and arm produced white mist, and the flame was instantly compressed into a wisp of smoke in the low temperature.

Just as Shou was about to swing his arm, a heavy knee kick struck his chest, sending him flying backward against the ice wall, shattering into countless ice shards.

A flash of light appeared.

tumultuous!!

A massive fireball crashed through the white mist and hurtled towards them.

Great Fireball Technique!

"Such a slow flame can't hit anyone..." Aokiji raised his hand, and icy blue cold air surged out, instantly condensing into a thick ice wall.

boom!!!!

The fireball struck the ice surface, releasing a large amount of steam, but it couldn't penetrate even half an inch, only creating fine cracks on the surface.

Aokiji took a step forward, and the ice wall returned to its smooth, mirror-like state, the chill spreading even freezing the giant fireball within!

brush--

Without any warning, Kari appeared beside Aokiji, his hand on the hilt of his sword, poised to unleash a quick attack.

Uchiha Style - Sword Leap Flame!

Spring Rain flashed like a blade, aiming straight for the pheasant's ribs.

The flames leaping on the tip of the pure black blade intertwined with the killing intent in an instant.

……

Armament Haki...

click -

Aokiji's body was split in two, making it look as if he had been cut in two by a single sword strike.

In fact, Aokiji foresaw Kari's attack using his Observation Haki and changed his physical form in advance by transforming into his elemental form.

Armament Haki can attack the physical form of Logia-type Devil Fruit users, but Logia users can also evade attacks by manifesting shapeshifting.

This is the difference between Observation Rhythm.

……

Missing his first strike, Kari gently twisted his wrist, pulling the back of his blade back along his forearm, and after a brief moment of preparation, thrust it towards Aokiji's face.

"That's a bad habit... Does he like to target heads like Mr. Garp?"

This time, Aokiji did not dodge; his fist, covered in Armament Haki, met the tip of the blade.

Clang—!

Despite the point being aimed at the opponent, the tip of Chunyu's knife not only failed to pierce the fist, but the blade also trembled slightly after the collision.

The difference in Armament Haki is even greater!!

Hunting decisively sheathed his sword and retreated, abandoning close combat.

He opened his mouth and spat out a huge fire dragon, which swept across the rubble of the arena, forming a crimson wave.

Boom—Boom—Boom—

……

This is completely different from the simple battle that took place here just ten minutes ago.

The clash of ice and fire tore apart this centuries-old arena.

However, anyone could see the difference in strength between the two. Every struggle of the flames deepened the frost, and the arena was shrouded in biting cold.

……

……

On the highest stand.

Jean-Claude was shaking like a leaf blown by the wind, his teeth chattering and making a "clucking" sound.

He was so frightened by the murderous intent rushing towards him that he didn't dare to move and missed the best time to escape.

just now……

It was so cold that the fluid between his legs froze, preventing him from moving.

"Hehe...hehe...you...Riku...why don't you hurry up and help this saint away?!"

King Riku looked at the arena and spoke in a deep voice:

"I will not leave until the safety of the people is ensured. Your Excellency Jean-Baptiste Régis, you may proceed."

I……

If I could walk by myself, would I still need to call you?!

Damn Mia Palace! They actually dismissed my guards! Are you really trying to kill me?!

Viola's beautiful eyes narrowed as she looked at the ruined iconic buildings of Dressrosa.

"This arena has a history of several hundred years, what a pity..."

Peng——

A figure leaped onto the high platform; it was Cyrus.

"Your Majesty, Princess Viola, the people have been moved to a safe place. Let's leave quickly!"

"good!"

The three of them had only taken a few steps when they stopped and looked at Jean-Claude, who was still standing in the same spot.

"What time is it! Do I have to lay out a velvet carpet for you before you'll leave?!" Viola said with disgust.

Now they have probably figured out the whole story.

Clearly, the navy chose to use Jean-Claude as bait here to set a trap and capture him, just like the Sabaody Archipelago incident six months ago.

The ruins of Chambord have yet to be rebuilt, and who knows how much damage this will cause to Dressrosa.

To Viola, who deeply loves this country, this fat-faced guy is a complete jinx, and in her anger, she doesn't care about his identity at all.

……

Jean-Claude burst into tears.

"I...I'm frozen, I can't move!!"

"Take me with you! I'm begging you lowly commoners!! I'll make an exception and allow you to touch me with your filthy hands!"

……

……

In the shadows, Mia Palace watched Saint Jean-Germain being dragged away by a rope and sneered.

These naturally stupid Celestial Dragons are a disgrace to the name of the world's nobles!

Mia Palace looked at the two who were still fighting, slowly raised her hand, and a wisp of black smoke drifted out from her fingertips.

Even if they're incredibly stupid, those are still Lord Im's precious firewood, and you can't just kill them like that.

It's over. Now, let's face the misfortune.

……

The wisp of black smoke drifted very slowly, like a swimming black snake, slowly floating towards the arena.