#1459 - Chapter 1469: The Battle of Marineford (Part 81)

Just then, Sengoku's deep and imposing voice suddenly rang out: "Garp!"

As his words fell, Sengoku unhesitatingly rolled up his sleeves, as if ready for a fierce battle.

Immediately after, he clenched his fist tightly and said with determination, "In that case, we must not sit idly by!"

In fact, as far as Sengoku was concerned, he was not afraid of Whitebeard himself.

After all, with the powerful strength of the Navy Headquarters, it would be easy to wipe out Whitebeard and his pirate crew if they went all out.

However, what Sengoku feared most was the earth-shattering and terrifying attack power that Whitebeard displayed in every action.

As everyone knows, Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit is known as the strongest Paramecia-type Devil Fruit.

When this fruit fell into Whitebeard's hands, it was as if he had been blessed by God, and its power doubled. Facing such a strong enemy, Sengoku knew that once the two sides engaged in a full-scale conflict, this fierce battle was likely to bring a devastating blow to the entire Navy Headquarters.

Although successfully destroying the Whitebeard Pirates might allow the Navy to achieve some short-term gains, at the same time, they would have to consider a series of issues that might arise afterward.

After all, in addition to the Whitebeard Pirates, there are many other hostile forces eyeing the Navy.

If this battle with Whitebeard causes the Navy Headquarters to be severely damaged or even destroyed, then even if they eventually defeat Whitebeard, how much actual benefit will the Navy gain from it?

Thinking of this, Sengoku couldn't help but frown, his expression becoming more and more solemn.

Garp, who was on the side, naturally knew the seriousness of the current situation. Fine beads of sweat gradually oozed from his forehead, showing the anxiety and worry in his heart.

"Destroy the Navy!"

Along with this roar, the Whitebeard Pirates, like a surging tide, launched an overwhelming and fierce attack on the Navy.

For a time, the entire plaza was plunged into a fierce melee, with shouts and the clashing of metal ringing through the sky.

Whitebeard, like an unshakable mountain, advanced slowly with steady and powerful steps.

His burly body exuded a chilling aura, and every step seemed to make the earth tremble.

"Don't enter my attack range!"

Whitebeard held the huge Murakumogiri, walking forward while shouting loudly to the crew members beside him.

The next second, Whitebeard gripped Murakumogiri tightly with both hands and swung it forcefully. In an instant, a dazzling white light flashed on Murakumogiri, like a bolt of lightning across the sky.

Aokiji, who was standing not far away, looked gloomy when he saw this.

"I have no choice!"

Aokiji muttered to himself, then quickly waved his hands, and a bone-chilling cold air emanated continuously from his hands.

At the same time, Whitebeard raised Murakumogiri without hesitation, the sharp blade aimed straight at the execution platform in front.

But just then, Aokiji suddenly jumped into the air and shouted, "Ice Ball!"

Before his voice faded, a huge ice ball roared towards Whitebeard with lightning speed.

In just an instant, the cold air swept in like a blizzard, completely enveloping Whitebeard.

The powerful impact not only interrupted Whitebeard's attack, but also brought his movements to a halt.

Immediately afterward, the cold air quickly condensed into a thick layer of ice, firmly freezing Whitebeard in place.

"Whitebeard is frozen!"

Seeing this scene, the marines were stunned for a moment, and then burst into deafening cheers.

They waved their weapons excitedly, their faces filled with the joy of victory.

At this moment, the tense atmosphere seemed to relax all of a sudden, and the dawn of victory seemed to be just around the corner.

"Old man!"

Behind Whitebeard's mountain-like body, a group of crew members stared in horror at the unbelievable scene before them - their beloved old man was actually frozen into a huge ice sculpture!

For a time, these battle-hardened and fearless pirates were stunned and at a loss.

However, in the next instant, the seemingly indestructible ice suddenly trembled slightly, and then a tiny crack spread quietly like a spider web.

As time went by, the crack became wider and longer.

Through the gradually expanding gap, Whitebeard could be clearly seen inside the ice, his incredibly strong muscles trembling slightly, as if accumulating a majestic force.

With a crisp "crack", deafening, the entire ice block shattered in an instant, and countless pieces of ice splashed everywhere.

Whitebeard broke free from the flying ice crystals, like an ancient beast that had just awakened, exuding unparalleled power and domineering.

Surprisingly, after such a terrifying ice seal, Whitebeard was unscathed and still stood proudly in place.

"Ara ara ara, it seems the tremor can't be frozen!"

Aokiji said lazily, a thick layer of ice covering half of his face, making him look even more ruthless.

He flashed, leaping into the air like a ghost, looking down at Whitebeard below.

"Ice...!"

Aokiji whispered, about to use some powerful ice ability to attack Whitebeard.

But at this moment, as fast as lightning, Whitebeard suddenly struck, and the giant naginata in his hand stabbed forward with lightning speed.

In an instant, a cold light flashed, and the sharp blade pierced through Aokiji's chest.

However, facing this sudden fatal blow, Aokiji appeared unusually calm, as if everything was expected.

A blue light quickly appeared on his chest, and in the blink of an eye, he completed elementalization, turning his body into solid ice.

Therefore, Whitebeard's powerful knife, although piercing Aokiji's chest, did not splash even a drop of blood.

"Admiral Aokiji!"

This thrilling scene fell into the eyes of the surrounding ordinary marines, but it scared them out of their wits, their faces pale and their mouths agape.

You know, in their hearts, Admiral Aokiji is one of the top powerhouses in the Navy, but now he is at a disadvantage in the battle with Whitebeard, how can people not be shocked and frightened?

"He hit him with Haki, right?"

A Whitebeard Pirates member widened his eyes and shouted nervously.