XX-level Hokage

"Perhaps, but I'm here to end this pointless waste of time," Mashiro said calmly, then formed a hand seal, and the surrounding temperature suddenly rose.

Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation

Instantly, blazing flames erupted from Mashiro's hands, rushing towards Aokiji. Aokiji's expression changed, and he quickly activated the Ice-Ice Fruit's power, attempting to freeze the flames.

But his ice had barely appeared when it was shattered by a powerful, domineering aura. Left with no other choice, chilling energy surged from Aokiji's palms, attempting to resist the oncoming sea of ​​fire.

However, Mashiro's flames were exceptionally powerful, carrying a scorching and domineering aura that instantly devoured the cold air, forcing Aokiji to retreat repeatedly.

"Damn it..." Aokiji's expression darkened. He hadn't expected Mashiro's attack to be so fierce, giving him no chance to breathe. Just as Aokiji retreated, Mashiro attacked again.

This time, instead of using the Deception Technique, she activated another powerful ability of hers—"Shinra Sekisei"!

Chapter 169: Tilting

A powerful repulsive force erupted instantly, catching Aokiji off guard. He was violently blasted away, crashing into a distant ice wall and spitting out a mouthful of blood. The surrounding ice shattered instantly under the impact, and the ground shook violently.

Just as Aokiji was about to get up and retaliate, Mashiro held up a finger at him.

A transparent light shone from Shinpaku's fingertips. "Super·Divine All Things·"

The light shot out instantly, so fast that Aokiji had no chance to dodge it.

No, the inability to dodge wasn't due to his speed, but because his body was constantly and passively approaching that ball of light.

In an instant, the light struck Aokiji. A soft "thump" was heard.

Aokiji knelt on the ground, spitting out blood.

Sabo was shocked by what he had just witnessed. Although he already knew of Shinji's power, the speed and force of her attack far exceeded his expectations.

What unsettled him even more was that, judging from Aokiji's words, Mashiro's ambition seemed far more unfathomable than she had made out. Aokiji struggled to his feet, his face grim. He knew he was no match for Mashiro, but he was unwilling to back down easily.

"We'll clash again sooner or later," Aokiji said coldly, then his figure blurred into icy mist and swiftly retreated from the battlefield.

Mashiro didn't give chase. She knew Aokiji was temporarily incapacitated, and continuing the fight would only be a waste of time. Besides, she had already prepared a backup plan; Aokiji wouldn't be able to escape.

She smiled slightly, then turned and left the inner city, heading towards the outer city.

In the outer city of Dressrosa, the battle continues, with the Revolutionary Army leader clashing fiercely with Marine Grand Admiral Akainu and Admiral Candidate Momomoto. Not far away, Yamato is fighting against Admiral Candidates Fujitora, Green Bull, and Chaton.

Akainu's Magma-Magma Fruit ability is devastating, turning everything in its path into scorched earth. Dragon tries to counter it with his tornadoes and lightning, but the two sides remain locked in a stalemate.

When Mashiro appeared on the battlefield, she just saw Akainu's Lava Fist blasting towards Dragon's subordinate.

She chuckled softly, then swiftly formed hand seals and activated Wood Release: "Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!"

A massive wooden dragon burst from the ground and coiled towards Akainu, attempting to entangle him.

Akainu was startled and immediately punched out lava, burning the wooden dragon's head to a crisp. But the wooden dragon's attack did not stop. It stretched out vines from all directions and attacked Akainu continuously.

Akainu's expression turned serious; he realized that White's power was extremely troublesome.

Despite his immense strength, the relentless attacks were like an endless dream, constantly haunting him, and he could feel the vines draining his energy.

Just then, Dragon seized the opportunity and launched a lightning attack, striking Akainu fiercely.

However, Akainu's powerful body withstood the attack, and his face still wore that stubborn and unyielding cold expression.

Mashiro narrowed her eyes, realizing that Akainu's strength was extraordinary. [Name: Sakazuki]

Gender: Male Age: 53 Affiliation: Navy

Three types of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror's Haki.

Devil Fruit: Logia type, Magma-Magma Fruit; Weapon: None

Height: 306cm; Luck Value: 90; Approval Rating: 01

[Logia-type Magma-Magma Fruit: The user's body can transform into magma, and they can also create magma from their body. The temperature is so high that it can instantly evaporate an iceberg, and it can even ignite fire. Physical attacks, most energy attacks, and non-Haki attacks are ineffective against the user's body. They can freely manipulate magma and burn everything.]

She had thought that the combined attack of the dragon would be enough to severely injure him, but reality proved that Akainu was a formidable opponent, especially in terms of his attack power.

Just as Mashiro was about to launch another attack, a deafening roar suddenly echoed across the battlefield. A katana, gleaming with an imposing aura, shot through the air and pierced straight through Akainu's chest. The entire arena froze instantly, everyone staring in astonishment at this earth-shattering scene.

Akainu stood frozen in place, looking down at the sword piercing his chest, a crack finally appearing on his cold expression. Then, his gaze shifted to the sword's owner.

Standing behind Akainu was none other than Ichizono Momousagi, a candidate for the Navy!

"Garden?!" Akainu's voice was filled with disbelief and shock, and everyone was stunned.

Momousagi Ichien's face was expressionless; her hand gripped the hilt of her sword tightly, and a resolute glint appeared in her cold gaze.

“Akainu,” Momousagi said in a low voice, her tone resolute and unwavering, “you’ve reached the end.” Akainu coughed up a mouthful of blood, his eyes filled with anger and confusion.

He never imagined that he would be betrayed by his former comrades, especially in a battle that would determine the fate of the Navy and the World Government.

Mashiro stood at a distance, a meaningful smile on her face. Her plan included Momousagi's sudden betrayal.

After all, his hints to Gion weren't just empty words.

"It seems there are people even more eager than me to overthrow the World Government," Mashiro said, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes.

Akainu's body gradually lost strength, his steps faltered, and he finally collapsed to his knees, his Haki dissipating as he weakened.

"Momoto, how dare you betray me... betray the Navy!" Akainu said weakly, his voice filled with anger and resentment. However, Momousagi's expression remained indifferent, as if she had long anticipated this day.

"The Navy needs reform, Akainu. We can no longer be the Celestial Dragons' lackeys; we must become a Navy that truly fights for the people," Momousagi said coldly. Then, she suddenly drew her sword, letting Akainu's body crash to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

On the battlefield, everyone fell into a brief silence, the Revolutionary Army and the Navy watching this scene in disbelief.

Upon hearing Momomoto's words, Fujitora suddenly lowered his head and fell silent, seemingly lost in thought. Green Bull, on the other hand, was quite agitated, quickly grabbing Akainu and then roaring as he attacked Momomoto. "You bastard?! How dare you…"

Before Green Bull's attack could even touch Peach Rabbit, it was neutralized by Dragon's wind blades, and all the vines were shredded.

Fujitora and Green Bull were not Navy personnel who grew up step by step in the Marine Headquarters, but were directly selected through the World Government's conscription and became Admiral candidates.

Therefore, Fujitora does not have the same respect for the World Government as ordinary Marines, but rather views everything in a more open-minded way.

Green Bull, on the other hand, joined the Navy out of admiration for Akainu. He had always regarded Akainu as his idol, which is why he was so excited. Mashiro smiled slightly, knowing that the balance of this battle had completely shifted.

Akainu's defeat not only signifies a significant weakening of the Navy's power, but also indicates that the World Government's rule is beginning to crumble. Her goal is being achieved step by step.

Chapter 170: The Second Attack

On the battlefield, Akainu's defeat was inevitable, and with his fall, the morale of the Navy collapsed instantly.

The outer city of Dressrosa was in ruins, with lava burning the earth. The aftershocks of the battle had not yet completely dissipated, but the scorching heat and bloody smell in the air indicated that the outcome of the battle was gradually becoming clear.

Mashiro stood high above, coldly looking down at everything.

She then smiled slightly. Akainu's defeat was part of her plan, and everything that happened was exactly as she had planned. The balance of the battle had completely tilted in her favor.

"Dragon, it's time to end all of this." Mashiro turned to look at Dragon and said calmly.

Ryu frowned, but still nodded. Then he suddenly unleashed a tornado, sweeping away the dust and blood stench from the battlefield. His gaze swept over the remaining few Navy Admiral candidates—Fujitora, Green Bull, and Chaton.

Although the three of them were still barely holding on, they were clearly at a disadvantage in the face of the overwhelming situation.

“Fujitora, Green Bull, Chaton.” Mashiro’s voice, tinged with amusement, echoed across the battlefield. “Your navy has already been defeated. There’s no point in continuing to resist.” Fujitora raised his head and silently looked at Mashiro, his blind eyes seeming to be weighing something.

Green Bull was furious, especially after seeing Akainu fall. He could no longer calm down, his veins bulging and his hands clenched, as if he was about to rush towards Mashiro again at any moment.

Cha-tun lowered his head and remained silent, looking somewhat hesitant.

“You don’t need to struggle anymore,” Dragon said. “The Navy has lost its legitimacy to rule, and this corrupt world government should be overthrown.” Before he finished speaking, Mashiro and Dragon attacked simultaneously.

Countless wind blades flew towards the three of them instantly, forcing them to use their abilities: Fujitora's gravity manipulation, Green Bull's plant-based abilities, and Chaton's animal transformation.

Just as the three of them were resisting the wind blades, Mashiro flicked his finger, and an invisible force surged in the air, binding Fujitora, Green Bull, and Chaton firmly in place. Vines surged out from all directions, entangling them and making them unable to move.

Green Bull struggled desperately, but the vines were as tough as steel, and no matter how he used his Devil Fruit powers, he couldn't break free even a fraction. Fujitora and Chaton, on the other hand, seemed much calmer. Despite facing a desperate situation, they knew that continuing to resist would be futile.

Then Mashiro quietly watched the three generals who had become prisoners. [Name: Fujitora]

Gender: Male Age: 54

Faction: Navy

Three types of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki; Devil Fruit: Paramecia-type, Gravity-Gravity Fruit

Weapon: Gambler's Crossfire; Height: 270cm; Luck Value: 90; Approval Rating: 35

[Paramecia-type Gravity-Gravity Fruit: Grants the ability to generate gravity waves and manipulate the strength and direction of gravity at will. This includes gravity, lateral gravity, zero gravity, and anti-gravity.]

Gravity, pressure, tension, repulsion, attraction.

They can manipulate the strength and direction of gravity at will, instantly raising gravity to a distance of tens of thousands of kilometers above the ground, pulling down meteorites with intense heat and flames.

It can also make objects float in zero gravity, and in addition, it can make gravity repel attacks. It can also reverse the direction of gravity in an area, causing everything on the ground to fall into the air.

[Gambler's Frontline: One of the Twelve Supreme Grade Swords, a walking stick sword forged by Kazeki Takasaburo]

[Name: Huang Mu (Green Bull)

Gender: Male Age: 41

Faction: Navy

Three types of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki; Devil Fruit: Logia type? Forest-Forest Fruit; Weapon: None

Height: 308cm Luck Value: 90 Approval Rating: 0

[Nature Type - Forest Fruit: Can create various different plants and freely control their growth, shaping them into whatever form one desires. It can also...]

One's own body transforms into plants, including flowers that allow one to fly, and vines that steal nutrients and water from others.

Wherever the ability user goes, a green belt of flowers, trees, and shrubs will form, capable of photosynthesis, allowing the ability user to go for years without food. When the ability user merges with the plant, if the plant is burned to death by the opponent, he will "regenerate" through a new sprout.

[Name: Kakei (Chaton)]

Gender: Male Age: 38

Faction: Navy

Three types of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki

Devil Fruit: Zoan type, Mythical Zoan, Rat Form; Weapon: None

Height: 198cm; Luck Value: 85; Approval Rating: 10

[Zoan Type - Mythical Zoan - Rat Form: The user can transform into a rat, burrowing into mud and walls, thus avoiding numerous injuries.]

It seems the navy's strength has been exhausted. "Dragon glanced at the three bound men, a hint of disdain in his eyes.

But at that moment, a serious expression appeared on his face. He looked up at the port and said, "Mashiro, Aokiji is leading the navy out of the port. If this continues, we may lose the chance to pursue them."

Dragon's words immediately put the other Revolutionary Army members on the battlefield on edge, especially Sabo, who knew that if Aokiji successfully retreated, the entire battle situation would change.