XX-level Hokage

He transforms the chakra gathered within his body into scorching flames, exhaling them from his mouth in one breath, creating a powerful firestorm that turns the surrounding area into a sea of ​​fire.

Because the flames cover a very wide area, they are difficult to dodge and defend against, and the rapidly approaching fire will burn the enemies in front of you to ashes.

This technique possesses exceptional power among the fire-style techniques used by the Uchiha clan.

Of course, Mashiro personally likes Great Fire Annihilation the most, not only because she was once a member of the Uchiha clan, but also because Great Fire Annihilation is incredibly simple and brutal, and much more practical than other fancy fire-style ninjutsu.

Madara, resurrected through the Reanimation Jutsu, used this technique against the Allied Shinobi Forces during the Fourth Shinobi World War.

The flames, as vast as the sea, required more than twenty members of the Allied Shinobi Forces to simultaneously use a water barrier to block them.

At this moment, Mashiro was far stronger than Madara Uchiha, and the Great Fire Annihilation he unleashed was far more powerful. It could no longer be described as a sea of ​​fire; it directly ignited the entire ocean.

The ice on the sea surface melted instantly, and even the seawater began to steam from the scorching flames.

Aokiji stared in disbelief at the surging flames, trying to use his cold energy to resist, but to no avail. Even if he froze the sea surface, it would melt instantly.

Helpless, Aokiji could only turn his entire body into ice and then cover it with Armament Haki to resist the burning flames. Meanwhile, as all the ice melted, Tiger fell into the sea.

Arlong, who was already dumbfounded, quickly came to his senses and pulled the extremely weak Tiger and Jinbe out of the sea. With the help of the other crew members, he pulled them onto the deck.

The flames lasted for two minutes before finally disappearing.

At this moment, steam was rising from the sea dozens of miles ahead of Mashiro, and many fish were floating on the surface.

In the center of the sea, a pitch-black ice sculpture suddenly shattered, and Aokiji emerged with a wolfish air, his hair curving even more.

"Just as powerful as the rumors say." Looking at the smiling Mashiro in front of him, Aokiji couldn't help but sigh. "You flatter me, you flatter me," Mashiro said with a light laugh.

"However, if I remember correctly, you don't seem to be very domineering," Aokiji said calmly. "Yeah, so what?" Mashiro said softly.

"So, I want to give it another try." As Aokiji spoke, he suddenly disappeared from the spot, and then an ice mark appeared and began to spread. In Aokiji's opinion, since Mashiro did not have Haki, no matter how strong she was, she could not defeat him.

In a mere instant, Aokiji appeared behind Mashiro, his form solidified into an ice statue, and patted Mashiro on the shoulder. "Ice Time"

Instantly, Mashiro's body began to freeze, and the ice continued to spread. In just two seconds, Mashiro turned into an ice sculpture. Seeing this, Aokiji transformed into his human form. In his view, the battle was over, and he had already won.

Mashiro doesn't possess Haki, so unless he actively releases it or is scorched by flames, it's impossible for Mashiro to break free of the ice sculpture state on his own.

Upon seeing this, all the pirates in the Sun Pirates tensed up. Tiger, who had just recovered from his weakened state, was also extremely surprised.

Only Guan Yue remained calm, showing no sign of worry. In her view, if even monsters like the Five Elders couldn't do anything to Mashiro, let alone a candidate general like Aokiji.

Just as Aokiji had expected, a clear female voice rang out as Aokiji turned around to deal with the rest of the Sun Pirates.

"Logia-type Devil Fruit abilities are indeed powerful. I'm so envious. If I could achieve this level, it wouldn't be worth the time I spent training." Upon hearing this, Aokiji hurriedly turned around to look.

With a snap, Mashiro emerged from her ice sculpture state to Aokiji's astonishment. "How is this possible?" Aokiji's expression was more shocked than ever before, and he said in disbelief.

"Actually, I have many ways to dodge your attack, because your speed doesn't seem that fast to me. However, I want to personally experience the power of a Logia-type Devil Fruit. The cold air enters the body and freezes from the inside out. The body is affected by some special force and begins to transform flesh into ice."

Generally speaking, there's really no way to resist it. Because the transformation of the body is irreversible, but unfortunately, my body isn't an ordinary human body. "Mashiro said softly.

She had sensed Aokiji's attack using her Byakugan.

Compared to Rayleigh and Caroline Anmiya, Aokiji's speed is really not that fast.

Mashiro can use the Body Flicker Technique to dodge, or use Shinra Tensei to deflect, or use the Limitless Technique to prevent Aokiji's attacks from getting close. The simplest way is to use the Shadow Clone Technique to withstand the attack.

However, Mashiro chose to withstand Aokiji's freezing attack with her own body, confident in her Otsutsuki physique.

As Mashiro had predicted, the cold air invaded, forcibly transforming Mashiro's body into ice. Then, her Otsutsuki body began to fight back, devouring all the cold air.

"I can give you two choices now, Aokiji: either surrender or be forced to surrender," Mashiro said softly. Aokiji didn't answer, and activated "Ice Gloves" to attack Mashiro again.

Mashiro simply extended her right hand and easily caught Aokiji's iron fist, using the same move that had just defeated Tiger. Then she whispered, "Shinra Tensei."

A fierce repulsive force struck Aokiji's body, and Aokiji hurriedly transformed into an ice man. Under the powerful repulsive force, the ice man shattered instantly into countless ice fragments.

The ice froth melted and fell to the ground, and Aokiji kept spitting out blood.

"Don't worry, I have no intention of killing you. For Tsuru's sake, you can go back," Mashiro said softly.

Actually, Mashiro wanted to kill Aokiji outright, but due to the effects of the Void Stone, she couldn't bring herself to kill him and had to let him go. Upon hearing this, Aokiji paused for a moment, then struggled to his feet and turned to leave.

Just then, Mashiro suddenly said, "Vice Admiral Aokiji shouldn't be a bad person. If you want to go to extremes, you can directly attack the Sun Pirates' ship."

Apart from a handful of people, they would probably all have died in that attack, but you only chose to freeze the sea to prevent the ships from continuing to sail.

So, I would like to ask Vice Admiral Aokiji to consider this: Is Tiger truly a sinner? And what crime did he commit?

The Celestial Dragons can freely enter the world of ordinary people and use their privileges to turn them into their slaves, while the World Government and the Navy remain silent about it.

Tiger merely intruded into the world of the Sky People and turned those who had been forced into slavery back into civilians, yet he is now wanted by the World Government and hunted down by the Navy.

"Isn't the Navy's sense of justice a bit off, at least in this matter?"

Upon hearing this, Aokiji paused for a moment, then turned and got on his bicycle. [Aokiji's approval rating +15]

Chapter 93: The Pacifist and the Seraphim

"By the way, could you tell me where the Whitebeard Pirates are located?" Mashiro asked.

After hesitating for a moment, Aokiji replied, "The West Sea, the Black Sea." Having done so, Aokiji turned and rode away on his bicycle.

After Aokiji left, Mashiro returned to the ship. "Are you alright?" Tiger asked softly.

"Thanks to you again this time, Quan," Tiger said, feeling very guilty.

“After all, it’s a candidate admiral, the Navy’s future top fighting force, so it’s only natural that I had to take action,” Mashiro said softly. “Anyway, thank you, Izumi,” Tiger said with utmost seriousness.

"By the way, I'd like to change our route to the Black Sea in the West Sea. I'd like to hear your opinion." Mashiro said softly.

"I don't care. The Sun Pirates were originally just drifting aimlessly at sea. Since it's your decision, let's head to the West Blue," Tiger said.

"Thank you very much," Mashiro said softly, then turned and went to Tenzuki Toki's side.

After Mashiro left, Jinbe, who was standing next to Tiger, said, "Lady Izumi is really strong. Although I've heard you mention that she's strong, Tiger, I didn't expect her to be this strong."

His expression was full of disbelief.

"Not to mention you, even I was shocked. I originally thought that even if Izumi was stronger than me, it would only be by a limited margin, but I didn't expect him to be so much stronger than me. He even easily defeated a candidate admiral in the Navy," Tiger said with a sigh.

A-Long, standing to the side, looked even more flustered, after all, he believed he had offended Mashiro before, but his fluster was mixed with excitement. Such powerful strength!

Arlong was originally a person who pursued power very much. He chose to follow Tiger not only because of Tiger's own benevolence, but also because of Tiger's strength in defeating all the backstreets of Fishman Street.

At this moment, Mashiro's display of power deeply shook Arlong's heart. Although Tiger was still his boss, he also fully acknowledged Mashiro's status.

Three days later, the Sun Pirates' ship arrived in the West Blue, in the Black Sea.

The Whitebeard Pirates held immense prestige in the Black Sea; in fact, they practically protected the entire region. Many small countries and islanders, thanks to the Whitebeard Pirates' protection, even referred to the Black Sea as the White Sea. After inquiring around several islands, the Sun Pirates easily located the Whitebeard Pirates' temporary port.

Just as they were about to reach their temporary docking point, a blue streak of fire flew through the sky and steadily approached the Sun Pirates. Upon closer inspection, a firebird appeared in the air.

"The Sun Pirates? What business do you have with our Whitebeard Pirates?" the blue firebird asked.

"Long time no see, Marco. Your Devil Fruit awakening level has improved quite a bit." Before Tiger could answer, a clear female voice rang out. Immediately afterward, Mashiro spread her paper wings and flew to a spot not far from Marco.

“It’s Izumi, long time no see.” Marco relaxed upon seeing an acquaintance and spoke. “I need to speak with your commander about something,” Mamoru said softly.

"Alright, I understand. I'll go inform Dad." With that, Marco flew off into the distance. Afternoon.

On a small island, the Whitebeard Kids and the Sun Pirates met.

The Whitebeard Pirates' ideals are the pursuit of freedom and family, while the Sun Pirates' ideals are the pursuit of freedom and equality.

So the two crews got along fairly well and held a banquet together on the island. Not far from the banquet venue, Whitebeard and Mashiro were chatting.

Whitebeard held a huge bowl in his hand, his long golden hair now much shorter, and he quickly drank the wine in the bowl. Mashiro, on the other hand, held a small sake cup containing some sake.

"Did you come here specifically to see me? Is there something you need?" Whitebeard asked, setting down the huge wine bowl. In truth, Whitebeard didn't want to have much contact with Mashiro.

He couldn't see through Mashiro, not only his strength but also his heart. In his eyes, Mashiro had no respect for the world and always remained detached from it.

"It's nothing, I just wanted to ask you about someone's whereabouts," Mashiro said softly.

"Asking about someone's whereabouts? This is the first time someone has asked me for information." Whitebeard said with a laugh. But Mashiro's next words made Whitebeard's laughter stop.

"Stusi, can you tell me where she is?" Shinji asked softly. Upon hearing Stusi's name, the white-bearded man's laughter abruptly stopped.

"How do you know I know her? Have you met the other members of the Rocks Pirates? Was it Linlin, Wang Zhi, or John?" Whitebeard took a big gulp of wine and asked.

“Charlotte Linlin,” Mashiro replied.

"It really is Lingling. What brings you to Stussy?" Whitebeard asked with some emotion. "I'm curious about some of the technologies she possesses, and I'd like to research some things with her," Mashiro said.

“Research? She should be interested. She left the Rocks Pirates before me, and our relationship had already broken down by then. I don’t know exactly where she is now.”

"You can go check out Egghead; she mentioned wanting to go to this island to find Vegapunk," Whitebeard said. "Okay, I understand. Thank you," Mashiro said softly.

"It's nothing. Maybe I'll need your help again sometime in the future. I just hope you won't refuse," the white-bearded man said. "Don't worry, if I can do it, I won't hesitate to help," Masashi said with a smile.

Egghead Island, also known as Egghead, is a science island located in the New World, the latter half of the Grand Line. It belongs to the World Government and is the location of the Vegapunk Research Institute. It is known as "500 years into the future".

Meanwhile, in a laboratory on the island of Totoro, Stussy was intently researching cloning technology. The laboratory was surrounded by numerous containers, each containing an embryo.

"I'm not trying to be mean, Miss Bagin, but if things continue like this, no matter how many times you research, it will all end in failure," said a middle-aged man wearing sunglasses, with an unusually large head and an unusually tall stature.

"I don't need your help. You should focus on your so-called peaceful weapon research, Vegapunk," Stussy said bluntly, his face grim.

"The Pacifista research is nearing completion; the only remaining issue is mass production," Vegapunk stated. "The Pacifista combines extremely advanced cyborg technology with the scientific weapons Queen originally researched, making it capable of eliminating most pirates."

But your idea has given me some inspiration. If we combine your cloning technology with Judge's bloodline factor technology, and then modify it, we can probably create something even more powerful than the Pacifistas.

"I named him Seraphim," Vegapunk said excitedly.

Chapter 94: Vegapunk

"Seraph? You really dare to dream. Judge's bloodline factor technology only works on the bloodline now. It can only be truly effective by procreation."

"My cloning technology still has huge problems. Even creating a clone of Whitebeard is extremely difficult, let alone combining these two technologies." After listening to Vegapunk's words, Stussy said bluntly, believing that the idea was completely unfeasible.

"Of course I know about these things, but I already have a general idea."

Cloning technology is already quite advanced. The reason you can't create a clone of Whitebeard is mainly because you're asking for too much.

It is extremely difficult to replicate Whitebeard's physical attributes, Devil Fruit abilities, combat experience, and memories.

In my opinion, all of these can be discarded. The physical attributes of the clone can be modified by implanting bloodline factors, and artificial Devil Fruit abilities can be used. Memories are also unnecessary; we only need to modify the clone and implant the original's combat experience.

The same applies to lineage factors. As long as cloning begins from a larva, lineage factors can be implanted into the embryo, thus allowing the grown individual to possess the abilities of the lineage factors.

If all goes well, they can create an unparalleled group of clone warriors. "Vegapunk continued to listen excitedly.

Upon hearing this, Stussy was stunned. Only now did she realize that Vegapunk's abilities were indeed not on the same level as theirs.

"If we follow your plan, I don't know how long it will take to succeed, and the probability of success will be very low. The most important thing is how you should obtain the DNA of those powerful pirates or marines. You should know that you are not very popular in the World Government."