Konoha's Mission Master

Ace took two steps forward and walked to the front of the deck. His right arm gradually gathered the power of flames, turning red and gradually increasing in temperature.

The flames spread outwards, forming a huge ball of fire.

"fire punch!"

The pillar of fire surged towards the distant rain of bullets, and the two collided on the sea surface. The high-speed shells melted into molten iron inside the pillar of fire and fell into the sea, splashing water several meters high.

The pillar of fire showed no signs of slowing down, its power remaining astonishing.

He directly crossed hundreds of meters and crashed into the warship. On the other hand, Blackbeard took half a step forward and used his Devil Fruit power to create a wall of black mist to block Ace's attack.

The two attacked each other like water and fire meeting, annihilating each other.

Blackbeard's narrow eyes were filled with malice. Based on the analysis of the recent clashes, these next few days will be Whitebeard's death anniversary. At that time, he can plot to obtain the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, gain two Devil Fruits, and thus achieve the throne of an Emperor!

Kizaru transformed into his light form and flew directly into the air. Meanwhile, Marco also activated his Devil Fruit ability and surged onto the high-altitude battlefield. Just as Ace was gradually losing ground in his clash with Blackbeard, Whitebeard, wearing a cloak and wielding his pheasant sword Murakumogiri, walked onto the deck.

Looking at the white-bearded man with a ruddy complexion and imposing presence from several hundred meters away, Sengoku suddenly felt a sense of foreboding.

This scene reminded him of the great battle two years ago, and also of that person who rose like a comet…

Criminal: Ii Yakumo!

In a corner, Yakumo quietly released a shadow clone and disappeared into the sea, a strategy he had discussed with Whitebeard.

The first step is to sink... the warship.

The second step is to beat a dog when it's down!

Today, the Whitebeard Pirates are going to launch a spectacular counterattack!

In the sea... Yakumo controlled the surrounding water flow to create an amplifying effect, and while everyone's attention was drawn to Whitebeard, he quickly approached the warship.

"Sage Art: Water Release: God - Great Explosion Super Water Shockwave!"

Yakumo's shadow clone began forming hand seals, instantly exhausting a thousand points of chakra. The invisible energy began to resonate with the surrounding seawater, as he intended to manipulate the entire ocean with his own power.

At that moment, his hands were like God's conductor's baton.

With a simple wave, a terrifying vortex is born.

The current around the warship suddenly became extremely fast, spreading for tens of kilometers in an instant, like a terrifying sea monster opening its blood-red maw to devour everything around it.

The seawater forms a vast, layered whirlpool, with the innermost part gradually sinking in while the outer sea surface gradually rises, as if an endless funnel has appeared in the ocean.

Whitebeard's expression changed slightly as he looked at the scene before him.

"Full power... Get out of the vortex's gravity quickly!"

The Moby Dick instantly roared like a whale, and several huge power rooms began to operate at full power. White steam columns rose from the sky, looking from a distance like a giant ocean beast breathing water.

The warship slowly broke free from the vortex's gravity.

Whitebeard gradually began to gather his strength.

"An underwater vortex... wait!?"

Sengoku suddenly remembered that he had faced such an attack before.

"Shatter the vortex!"

At this point, it was completely too late to find a way to escape.

The warship was firmly locked in place by the whirlpool.

But bad news followed immediately.

"Reporting to the Marshal, the warship is leaking and the engine room has been destroyed."

The logistics lieutenant, dressed in a naval uniform, reported the dire situation to Sengoku, even though Sengoku had already stepped down as marshal.

However, since he was still active on the front lines of battle, most people still habitually called him Marshal.

"what happened?"

Sengoku's forehead furrowed in pain. The group's Observation Haki was always at its maximum. How could someone have silently slipped under the sea and infiltrated the warship to cause damage... and that person had not yet revealed their identity.

"Is it him...?"

Sengoku was somewhat confused. The current situation was not a dead end for them. Pursuing the Whitebeard Pirates was the Navy's top priority at the moment, and a support warship was approaching from hundreds of kilometers away.

"Find a way... to shatter this vortex!"

Sengoku made the first move, entering his Devil Fruit form. A golden giant several meters tall appeared on the deck of the warship. What he didn't notice was that when Blackbeard looked at his Buddha form, a hint of greed appeared in his eyes. In fact, the Human-Human Fruit - Buddha form was also on Blackbeard's list of considerations.

Golden palms unleashed transparent shockwaves, and invisible columns of air pierced the depths of the sea like nails. A second, a third, countless... Sengoku seemed tireless as he swung his two giant palms.

Water sprayed dozens of meters high, like an underwater fountain bursting forth in an instant. The scene was astonishing. A large amount of water vapor was suspended in mid-air, and the speed of the vortex actually began to slow down.

At the same time, Akainu also made a move, and the molten lava collided with the whirlpool in the sea, sending a large amount of white smoke into the sky.

As the magma cools, it solidifies into rock, which is then quickly scattered by the turbulent seawater. However, more magma emerges and continues to react with the seawater, eventually forming small floating islands.

Akainu's face gradually turned pale, and he coughed violently, but he still stubbornly kept pouring magma into the sea because he smelled a familiar scent. No one noticed that the Navy lieutenant who reported the damage to the engine room was slowly approaching Akainu.

Kizaru and Sengoku worked together to control the power of the vortex, allowing Akainu to build an island that could serve as a temporary foothold. Meanwhile, Blackbeard quietly began to drift away, much to his dismay... his Tremor-Tremor Fruit was rapidly moving away.

But soon... Blackbeard noticed the unusual activity.

That... Navy lieutenant was moving within Akainu's blind spot. Blackbeard, being a master of hand-to-hand combat, could naturally tell that it was a sign of an assassination attempt.

But he didn't warn anyone; he simply watched the show.

What evil intentions could Blackbeard possibly have?

He just wants the Navy and the Four Emperors to all die.

The floating islands gradually spread out, and Akainu coughed violently. In fact, after being severely injured by Yakumo, he had basically given up his beloved cigars and was living a life worse than death...

But now he can't wait to have one. The absolute justice in Akainu's heart had long since vanished during the months he spent lying in the hospital bed, leaving only a beast yearning for revenge.

Akainu reached into his cigar box with his left hand, took out a cigar, and threw it into his mouth.

He skillfully lit the lamp and took a deep, forceful drag.

Savoring, reminiscing, and reminiscing...

It seemed as if some emotion was brewing.

Akainu suddenly coughed even more violently, as if he were coughing up his entire lungs. In fact, given the condition of his respiratory system, he was no longer suited to such self-destructive indulgence.

But he was too happy today.

Today, he will fight with all his might, burning himself out and incinerating his enemies!

Akainu's eyes grew brighter, a flame of hatred burning fiercely within them. He worked even harder to create flowing magma, solidifying the swirling currents.

suddenly…

The naval lieutenant moved with lightning speed, like a drawn blade, his mere movement creating a howling gale.

Three meters, covered in the blink of an eye…

The short blade slashed out from inside the sleeve.

Drawing a golden curve in mid-air, Yakumo's shadow clone reached out and grabbed Akainu's right arm, simultaneously plunging a short blade into Akainu's right chest.

The high-tech life support respirator was slashed open by a sharp blade, releasing clean, high-purity oxygen, and golden arcs of electricity instantly spread out.

"Old friend, smoking is harmful to your health."

An incredibly young, pleasant, and familiar voice rang in Akainu's ears, carrying the joy of reuniting with an old friend.

Akainu's pupils contracted sharply.

This is... Yakumo Ikee!!

The person who destroyed everything in his life...

After losing his ventilator, Akainu experienced sharp pain in his lungs, but driven by hatred, he did not give up the fight. Instead, he prepared to launch a counterattack. Once he transformed his body into an elemental form, he could instantly cripple his enemy!

In the past two years, he has lost everything: his awe-inspiring strength, his prestigious official position, and the adoration of the people. He now lives a life-sustaining existence like a lost soul, clinging to life like a ghost...

All of this is thanks to Yakumo!

"I hate it... I hate it so much... I hate it so much!"

However, Akainu's vision began to blur, and he could no longer muster any strength.

This feeling was completely foreign to Akainu.

The short blade made a nearly unimpeded horizontal slash, directly cleaving open half of Akainu's chest, causing blood to splatter in a fan shape.

Golden arcs of electricity surged into his body, further damaging Akainu's physique.

With this attack, Yakumo unleashed a current of nearly fifty million volts, enough to be fatal.

The electric current instantly destroyed Akainu's heart.

Then... it surged into the brain!

By the time those around him realized what was happening, Akainu was already lying in a pool of blood.

If Akainu could still speak, he would definitely ask the question that lingered in his heart...

"With so many people in the navy, why are they targeting me specifically!?"

But he couldn't speak, and his eyes gradually lost focus.

Blood stained the surrounding deck.

Former Marine Admiral Akainu... is dead!

The floating islands on the sea surface lost Akainu's control and were gradually dispersed by the whirlpool. The surrounding seawater was gradually dyed black by volcanic ash. This was the last trace that Akainu left for the world.

"Akainu...why isn't that guy transforming into an elemental form?"

Kizaru murmured with a complicated expression. He and Akainu were comrades-in-arms from the same year at the Marine Headquarters.

Although they disagreed on their ideals, they had fought side by side for more than 20 years and still had some affection for each other.

"Watch his right hand..."

Blackbeard whispered a hint: "There's an oval-shaped stone tied there."

Sea floor stone!

The magical stone, imbued with the power of the sea, is the nemesis of Devil Fruit users.