#1493 - Chapter 1503: The Battle of Mariner

As they spoke, both men kept their eyes fixed on Whitebeard, not daring to relax for even a moment.

Immediately after, everyone saw Whitebeard tilt his head back and quickly drink all the potion in the bottle. Then, he casually tossed the empty glass bottle away, and a crisp "clatter" rang out as the glass shattered on the ground.

Whitebeard's face was grim, his wrinkled brow deeply furrowed, his eyes slightly closed as he carefully felt the warm current surging within him like a rising tide.

This current was like a magic key, opening the long-sealed door of his deep memories, taking him back to the passionate, magnificent years of thirty or forty years ago.

At this moment, a vigorous and powerful aura suddenly erupted from Whitebeard's slightly hunched body, unstoppable like a volcanic eruption.

This aura was like a terrifying wave, instantly sweeping across the entire battlefield, causing all the strong individuals present to feel a jolt in their hearts, their faces filled with astonishment.

Almost simultaneously, they turned their heads, their gazes all focused in the same direction.

In that direction stood a figure as burly and imposing as a mountain—it was none other than Whitebeard Edward Newgate, the man who shook the seas! He was like an immovable statue of a war god, exuding a chilling pressure.

Karp and Akainu were undoubtedly the most sensitive to and most aware of this aura.

Especially Karp, the legendary figure who lived in the same era as Whitebeard, was naturally no stranger to this familiar aura.

Whitebeard was surrounded by a dense, milky-white light, like a sacred shield tightly enveloping him.

As the light flickered and flowed, the hideous and terrifying wounds on his body began to heal at an astonishing speed visible to the naked eye. In an instant, new flesh grew where there had been a bloody mess, and his skin returned to its original state.

Not only that, but even the bullets buried deep within his body seemed to be driven by some mysterious force, being forced out of the wounds one after another, falling to the ground with clangs.

At the same time, Whitebeard's back, which had been slightly bent due to his advanced age, gradually straightened up. His originally somewhat cloudy eyes now became bright and piercing, radiating energy.

His whole person exuded an unprecedented vitality and vigor, as if time had flowed backward, returning him to his peak.

When this boundless aura was revealed, both Karp and Akainu couldn't help but take a small step back.

Although they were both top powerhouses in the world today, when facing Whitebeard at this moment, a sense of unease still welled up deep within their hearts.

Whitebeard's right hand tightly gripped the world-renowned Supreme Grade Sword "Murakumogiri," the gem embedded in the hilt shining with dazzling light.

He held his head high and chest out, awe-inspiring, like an invincible war god.

However, at this moment, an unexpected scene occurred: Whitebeard suddenly reached out his left hand and, with lightning speed, grabbed Napoleon beside him.

Then, under Napoleon's incredulous and astonished gaze, Whitebeard's thick, powerful hand gripped him tightly and threw him forcefully backward.

In an instant, a rustling sound came, and the wind howled wildly in Napoleon's ears.

He felt his body completely out of control, involuntarily retreating rapidly.

In the blink of an eye, Napoleon's feet landed heavily on the ground, making a loud bang.

And Whitebeard's seemingly simple and casual throw actually sent Napoleon flying straight to Ace's side like a cannonball.

"Kid, protect Ace and Luffy for me, consider it Whitebeard Pirates owing you a favor!"

Whitebeard didn't even turn his head as he shouted loudly.

It should be known that this was the first time Whitebeard had ever asked someone for help since embarking on his adventurous life on this vast sea.

Moreover, the person he was asking was actually the grandson of someone with whom he had a deep-seated hatred.

As soon as these words fell, a roar of "Ah!" burst out from Whitebeard's mouth.

His powerful arms were raised high, holding the great sword named Murakumogiri tightly in his hands.

At the same time, a powerful and suffocating Conqueror's Haki suddenly erupted from his body, instantly spreading out.

That Haki seemed to materialize, like a thick layer of milky-white light, quickly covering the entire blade.

At this moment, Whitebeard was like a demon god descending from the sky, exuding endless power and terrifying aura, making people fearful.

Faced with this overwhelming and surging pressure, Karp's expression changed drastically, and his pupils contracted sharply.

Even Akainu, who had always been arrogant and invincible, couldn't help but tremble violently in his heart at this moment.

Akainu had personally experienced Whitebeard's peak period!

Back then, when he was still weak, he had followed the then-Admiral Sengoku or Karp to pursue the Whitebeard Pirates, who shook the seas.

At that time, Whitebeard was at the peak of his power, and his earth-shattering strength left an extremely deep and indelible impression on Akainu, who was still a newcomer.

But at this moment, Akainu was seriously injured and his aura was weak.

Whitebeard suddenly swung his sword down, and a red and white shockwave, like a ferocious and violent beast, rushed towards Karp and Akainu, seeming to tear apart the space wherever it passed.

"No good, we absolutely can't let this attack succeed, otherwise, the entire Marineford will be completely overturned by this old Whitebeard!"

Seeing this, Karp's expression instantly became extremely gloomy, his eyes widened, and he shouted sharply.

At the same time, the muscles in his right arm bulged high, as hard as if cast in steel, veins popping out as if they would burst at any moment.

Immediately afterward, a red and black Conqueror's Haki surged out of his body, like a raging fire, burning the surrounding air until it was distorted and deformed.

"Galaxy Impact!"

Karp roared and threw a punch with all his strength.

In an instant, an equally powerful red and black shockwave roared towards the attack launched by Whitebeard.