One Piece: New Century Hextech Warriors

Akainu walked slowly forward, his terrifying aura resembling a moving volcano.

Zephyr frowned and asked:

"Sakazuki, I've never heard of any test like that?"

Looking at his former beloved student, Zephyr's expression was somewhat complicated.

Sakazuki and Borsalino were his first elite class students. Zeff was instantly attracted by the guy's powerful talent and unwavering belief, which made him place high hopes on Sakazuki, just like he did on the Sith now.

But Zephyr soon discovered that Sakazuki had a major problem—

Too brutal!

Although Zephyr is known as the "Unkillable Admiral" and is kind-hearted, he is well aware of how ruthless pirates can be. It is understandable that the Navy sometimes has no choice but to use extreme measures.

But Sakazuki is different. In order to fight pirates, he will even use methods that are far more brutal and insidious than those of pirates!

Until the Ohara incident, when Sakazuki personally ordered the bombardment of a civilian ship fleeing the disaster, simply because "archaeologists might be hiding on board," Zephyr completely severed ties with his top disciple after hearing about this.

He has always believed that the fundamental purpose of the navy is to protect the weak, and if even this is violated, then how ridiculous is it to talk about justice?

"Teacher Zephyr, it's been a long time."

Akainu noticed his teacher's displeased gaze, but didn't care at all. After a polite greeting, he looked at Sith:

"Uriel Sith, I have applied to Marshal Sengoku for an escort mission on the school trip, and I will be under your unified command."

"Marshal Sengoku said he thinks highly of you and invited you to participate in the operation. As the supreme commander, I think it is necessary for me to personally test you to see if you are qualified to carry out such an important mission."

He spoke calmly, as if it were business, but Sith secretly sneered after hearing it.

Isn't this just finding an excuse to tidy yourself up?

He wasn't surprised at all. After killing Dio, he guessed that Akainu held a grudge against him. Now that he had received one-on-one training from Zephyr, it would be strange if Akainu wasn't jealous.

To the uninformed, Admiral Akainu is a fair, selfless, and upright tough guy.

But Sith knew very well that this was nothing more than a selfish and hypocritical man.

In an attempt to eliminate the so-called demon of Ohara, they opened fire on archaeologists and civilians.

In order to defeat the Whitebeard Pirates, he lied in public to sow discord between Oswirl Spider and Whitebeard, and executed the fearful marines without hesitation.

Of course, from Akainu's perspective, these things aren't wrong. After all, eliminating pirates isn't a dinner party, and this cruel sea doesn't believe in tears.

But what Akainu finds most disgusting is his concept of "absolute justice".

Sith wanted to ask, since you uphold absolute justice, why don't you beat up a couple of the Celestial Dragons and nobles who are committing evil all over the world?

You're all obsequious to those in power, but you strike hard against good people, right?

What's even more ridiculous is that even after becoming the Fleet Admiral of the Marines, Akainu still hasn't awakened Conqueror's Haki.

This shows that Akainu is not firm in his so-called "absolute justice," is not as magnanimous as he appears, and dares not show the slightest disrespect to the World Government.

He's nothing but a lackey!

Zephyr quickly pulled him behind him and scolded Akainu:

"Sakazuki, what do you mean? Sith is just a rookie in the Navy. How can you let an admiral test a newcomer?"

He knew his old disciple all too well, and knew that Akainu's purpose was definitely not as simple as a test.

This guy is extremely ruthless. What if he hurts Sith badly?

Zefa glanced silently at his mentor and said coldly:

"Professor Zephyr, I've already said that I'll be the highest-ranking commander on the mission. Don't I even have the authority to test my subordinates?"

Zephyr's anger surged, and he couldn't help but cover his wrists with Armament Haki.

"Sakazuki, I'm warning you, Sith is my favorite student. You'll regret this!"

Having been humiliated, Akainu couldn't hold back any longer:

"Teacher Zephyr, I am the true commander!"

Seeing the two about to clash, Sith stepped in between and smiled at Akainu:

"No problem. I'd be more than happy to be personally tested by Admiral Akainu."

He also wanted to test the results of his training over the past few months.

As for danger?

All Sith could say was that, given his current physique, forged by the [Tank Engine] and the underwater volcano, Akainu might cripple him, but it was also highly unlikely that Akainu could cripple him.

Zephyr stared intently at Sith:

"Kid, now is not the time to act rashly."

Sith nodded and smiled confidently:

"Teacher, when have I ever acted impulsively?"

Akainu was secretly delighted and looked at Zephyr provocatively:

"Professor Zephyr, do you have any further comments?"

Zephyr snorted coldly and pointed at Akainu with his thick finger:

"Kid, if anything happens to my student, you'll be in big trouble!"

Akainu nodded noncommittally and said to Sith:

"Ready?"

Sith smiled:

"at any time."

He had barely finished speaking his last word when Akainu's fist slammed out!

"Are you crazy?!"

Zefa exclaimed in surprise upon seeing this. This was the shore of Marineford, and Sakazuki had actually attacked right away.

Akainu was confident that he could end the battle quickly and didn't need to go to the training ground.

Furthermore, this so-called test was a private matter, and he was worried that if it dragged on, it would be obstructed by the Warring States and others, so he decided to just do it here first and report it later.

Boom!

The two fists collided violently, causing the surrounding air to ripple slightly.

"Um?!"

Akainu frowned.

The expected scene of him punching Sith away did not occur; his powerful punch was firmly blocked by Sith.

"Admiral Akainu, don't forget I just finished training with Master Zephyr. You can't handle me with your strength."

Sith glanced at the jet-black Armament Haki on his right fist, a relaxed smile on his face.

"You talk too much nonsense."

Akainu quickly retracted his fist, then unleashed another punch imbued with Armament Haki.

This battle must be ended now!

Then he noticed a black light flashing on Sith's fist.

"Try this."

Sith grinned, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

"Black Flash!"

boom--

External release, internal destruction, and the [Purgatory Dragon Soul]—three forces erupted in succession within a margin of error of less than one millisecond, unleashing a tremendous force that was almost impossible for humans to withstand.

"impossible!"

Akainu's eyes widened to their limit. He had been careless and hadn't dodged, only using simple Armament Haki to defend himself. Suddenly, he felt an attack powerful enough to shatter an underwater volcano, and his body flew out uncontrollably.

whoosh-

And so, in full view of everyone in Marineford, the admiral streaked across the sky like a shooting star.

"Haha, you little rascal, you're quite skilled at it!"

Zephyr was so happy when he saw his disciple send Akainu flying with a single punch that he laughed until tears welled up in his eyes.

Sith chuckled:

"That's because you taught me so well, teacher."

After he finished speaking, he glanced at the onlookers around him and said to Zefa in a deep voice:

"Professor Zephyr, please have everyone leave here, as far away as possible."

Zepha was taken aback, but quickly realized what Sith meant.

Not far away, a stream of scorching, terrifying magma was rapidly approaching.