One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 337 Akainu, dead.

Three days flew by.

Punk Hazard completely altered the climate of the entire island.

Half of the island was bitterly cold with snow and ice, while the other half was ablaze with flames and sweltering heat, making it a veritable island of ice and fire!
The various forces watching the battle were already shocked by the fierce fighting; the harsh weather alone was enough to make it unbearable.

The terror of the natural world is beyond imagination.

A true natural disaster!
"How long are they going to fight?"

The fighting lasted for three days and three nights, and the commotion on the island showed no signs of abating. The constant booming sounds were enough to demonstrate the intensity of the battle.

The center of the island.

Two figures, one blue and one red, clashed repeatedly. With each exchange, large amounts of lava and ice scattered around, and the evaporated water vapor swirled around the battlefield.

"Hu~~ huh~~"

Aokiji was panting heavily, blood trickling down his forehead, clearly injured, but his sharp eyes remained unwavering.

All he needs is victory!

Across from him, Akainu was also panting, with frostbite marks on his shoulder.

With less than three seconds to catch their breath, the two roared and charged at each other, both prepared to give up their lives before arriving at the battlefield.

"Sakaski!"

"Kuzan!"

"Boom! Boom! Boom!!!"

The roaring sounds rose and fell.

Three more days passed.

"Hoo-ho~ Hoo-ho~~"

The two men were shirtless, their bodies already covered in wounds, and their strength was severely depleted, making it extremely difficult for them to even stand.

After fighting for six days and six nights, the two no longer had the energy to create ice and lava, nor the strength to maintain their elemental transformation.

The battle turned into hand-to-hand combat.

"Awooo!!!"

Aokiji roared and swung his fist, which slammed into Akainu's abdomen.

"puff!"

Akainu arched his back and spat out a mouthful of blood, but the next moment, he immediately threw an uppercut at Aokiji's head.

"Bang!!!"

Right in the chin!

Aokiji's eyes rolled back, and after flying up, it crashed heavily to the ground.

Akainu clutched his stomach and staggered backward, grabbing a rock to steady himself. His muscles were red and steaming.

"Cough...cough!!!"

Aokiji coughed up blood repeatedly and slowly got up from the ground.

"Sakaski!!"

"Kuzan!!"

The two charged at each other again, throwing punches wildly, blood splattering on the ground, fighting like madmen, even exchanging blows.

The moon rises.

The two fought fiercely under the starry sky.

Sun rise.

The two men took turns throwing punches under the blazing sun.

Several days passed again.

With swollen eyes and blurred vision, Aokiji staggered toward Akainu and weakly punched him in the face.

"puff!"

Two molars flew out.

Akainu threw his head back, his mouth full of blood, his fierce eyes fixed on Aokiji, and suddenly slammed his forehead forward into Aokiji's face.

"puff!"

His nose was crooked, and blood splattered everywhere.

Aokiji covered his mouth and nose and backed away. Not only was his nose bleeding profusely, but one of his front teeth was also broken. However, he became much more conscious.

Having fought this far, their bodies had long been pushed to their limits, and they were only able to keep going through the battle by sheer willpower.

Their eyes met!

With his face covered in blood, Aokiji roared as he approached Akainu: "Sakazuki, I will destroy the filthy World Government, I will defeat your justice!"

"Justice is accompanied by sacrifice; to uphold justice, order must be maintained!"

Akainu's gaze was cold.

Even though the current order is stained with blood and oppression, it is the cornerstone that maintains the normal functioning of the world and must not be lost.

Without order, the world will be plunged into complete darkness!

After a short rest, the two regained some strength and prepared for the final blow.

"This is the end!"

"Yes!"

The two gazed at each other, their thoughts drifting back to the training grounds at headquarters, where they had once been locked in a fierce rivalry, neither willing to yield to the other.

A smile bloomed on his lips.

"Sakaski!!!"

"Kuzan!!!"

The two charged at each other again, Aokiji's fist covered in ice, while Akainu's palm turned into magma.

"Ice Fist!!!"

"Haunted Hound!!!" "BOOM!!!"

The clouds exploded!

Groudon in the waters surrounding the island.

"Ok?"

Goode suddenly looked up and gazed at the island.

Chikara, who was standing by, asked.

"What's wrong, Lord Goode?"

"The battle is over."

Good spoke softly.

After their auras surged dramatically, they suddenly vanished.

Either death or a breath so faint as to be undetectable—either way, it means the duel is over.

"Speed!"

"clear."

Goode teleported to the island.

The other factions that had come to join the fun also noticed something amiss.

The battle had lasted for ten days and ten nights, which had long made them anxious. Now that it had finally come to an end, they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"very scary!"

It's hard to imagine what kind of terrifying duel could last this long; it's completely beyond comprehension.

"This is the combat power of an general."

The supernovas looked extremely serious.

The duel before them was even more impactful than the Marineford War, giving them a clear understanding of the power of top-tier fighters.

They are far from enough!
"Qiang!"

A golden light flashed across the sky!

"The navy has moved out!"

All sides were anxious and eager to know the outcome, but the harsh environment of the island made it difficult for them to get close to the battlefield.

We can only wait patiently.

The center of the battlefield.

Aokiji and Akainu remained standing, facing each other.

Akainu's right arm has disappeared.

In the final clash, their fists and claws collided, and Ice Fist ultimately shattered the Netherhound.

But the battle was not over.

"cough!"

Aokiji coughed up a mouthful of blood, stared at Akainu's regenerated right arm, and roared, "Sakazuki, is this your choice?"

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Akainu looked up at the sky, his eyes vacant.

His lost right arm is regenerating.

These were the conditions set by the Five Elders, and they were also the key to his victory. With immortality, he would definitely be able to defeat Kuzan.

But he didn't want to win that way.

This is not a victory, but a disgrace.

He didn't want to become an immortal demon either.

If he defeats Kuzan without using the power of regeneration, then that would be his victory.

However, he failed.

His Hades was defeated by Ice Fist.

He had actually anticipated this outcome, because he knew very well that his heart had already wavered.

"How enviable."

Akainu raised his regenerated hand and turned it into magma.

"Kuzan, the Navy is in your hands now!"

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Aokiji's pupils contracted, and he reached out his hand.

"Sakaski!!!"

"puff!"

Blood splattered on Aokiji's face.

Aokiji's pupils trembled.

Akainu pierced his own heart with his palm; even with regenerative abilities, he could not be stopped by the will to die.

"Hmm? Is it over?"

Good arrived at the battlefield and saw Akainu frozen in ice, but judging from Akainu's unusual posture, he was probably somewhat surprised.

"Qiang!"

A golden light flashed, and Kizaru appeared.

Looking at the dead Akainu and the Aokiji standing beside him, Kizaru remained silent for a long time, covering his face in quiet contemplation.

ended.

The victor is Aokiji.

(End of this chapter)