"The Revolutionary Army has appeared, and not just them—one of the legendary pirates, Shiki, is here too!"
"That's a floating island! It showed up once before during the Summit War!"
"Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, and his most powerful officers are here!"
"My God! It's not just the Revolutionary Army—all four of the Yonko from the New World have shown up! Is Red Hair and Big Mom also under Bob's command?"
"Besides them, some of the most promising pirates from the New World are here too, especially the rising star Straw Hat, along with Captain Kid and Trafalgar Law!"
"With this terrifying force, the World Government is in trouble..."
"Yeah! And Bob hasn't even appeared yet!"
"..."
Viewers around the world watching the live broadcast paled, gasping in shock at the multitude of factions appearing on screen.
Surrounded by the clouds above the Red Line, the forces gathered under Bob's banner were nothing short of terrifying.
The Revolutionary Army alone was already formidable, but with all four Yonko present, along with those rising supernovas...
And above all, the strongest of them all had yet to make his appearance.
"How will the World Government handle this?"
"Just looking at the sheer difference in strength, the World Government is in deep trouble this time!"
"Could today be the day the Revolutionary Army overthrows the World Government?!"
At this moment, the soldiers and commanders of the World Government stationed atop the Red Line stared in horror at the forces surrounding them.
Akainu, Sengoku, Kong and the Five Elders expanded their observation haki, scanning their surroundings intently.
Though the pirates and revolutionaries before them exuded overwhelming pressure, these commanders knew the true game-changer had yet to arrive.
"Damn it!"
"Why hasn't Bob shown himself yet?!"
Shepherd Ju Peter, glared around while cursing under his breath.
Bob's absence filled him with unease.
"Gurararara!"
"Are you World Government dogs scared?"
"Too afraid to even make a move?"
Whitebeard slammed Murakumogiri into the ground, unleashing a shockwave that sent white ripples surging outward.
The pirates erupted into deafening cheers at his words, brandishing their weapons as their morale skyrocketed.
In contrast, the World Government soldiers scowled furiously, teeth clenched as they glared at the criminals surrounding them.
The top-tier fighters, however, wore expressions as if they'd been slapped.
With the whole world watching, they had to project confidence.
"Hah—"
"If Bob won't show himself, then I'll force him out!"
Exhaling a deep breath, Akainu flexed his muscles beneath his crimson cloak, his stern face hardening further.
His aura exploded outward in an instant, a domineering pressure radiating from him in all directions.
In that moment, he pushed his Magu Magu no Mi abilities to the limit.
His arms transformed into searing magma, thick black smoke billowing from them.
Scorching droplets of molten rock fell onto the Red Line, burning straight through the earth.
"DAI FUNKA!"
Akainu's eyes suddenly sharpened as he let out a low shout, his aura intensifying yet again.
The scorching magma on his right arm swelled dramatically in that explosive moment, forming a massive fist at its forefront.
The air around them grew noticeably hotter, filled with burning heat.
In the next Moment.
Akainu leaped from his spot, his fully expanded magma fist crashing down towards the nearest pirate grunts.
But just then.
From beneath the Red Line, a voice he found all too familiar rang out.
"Ice Block: Pheasant Beak!"
As the words fell.
A gigantic ice bird soared up from below, charging straight at Akainu's magma fist.
Almost instantly.
The ice bird, moving at blinding speed, collided with the attack.
A violent explosion erupted in midair—scorching magma clashing against freezing ice.
The fragmented magma cooled into blackened rocks under the hail of ice shards, scattering across the Red Line.
A shockwave of immense force rippled outward, its impact battering everything in the vicinity.
"Kuzan!"
The moment he saw the newcomer, Akainu's already grim expression darkened further.
He never expected Aokiji, a Marines former Admirals, to appear here at this moment—and worse, to stand against him.
Not just him.
Even the veteran Marines officers who had watched Aokiji rise through the ranks were stunned beyond belief.
"How could this be? Kuzan, of all people?"
Sengoku clenched his fists so tightly they trembled, his brows furrowed deeply, his eyes filled with confusion.
Back when Aokiji and Akainu had vied for the Fleet Admiral position, he had supported Aokiji as his successor, holding him in the highest regard.
He had been deeply disappointed when Aokiji resigned from the Marines, stepping down as Admiral.
But no matter how he thought about it, he couldn't fathom Aokiji taking this path after leaving.
Beside him, Garp's expression was even graver.
Much of Aokiji's skills had been honed under his personal guidance—he was, in many ways, his student.
Though Garp had long despised the World Government's actions, turning against the Marines was unthinkable for him.
"Kuzan!"
"What happened to you?"
Garp's voice carried a trace of sorrow as he demanded an answer from Aokiji.
Yet Aokiji, locked in battle with Akainu, merely glanced briefly at his former comrades before remaining silent.
Coming here had been a decision he made after careful consideration.
His defeat in the Fleet Admiral race, the battle against Akainu—it wasn't about revenge for losing a leg or settling a grudge with the Marines.
He knew that without the position, he could no longer uphold the justice he believed in.
To enact the justice he envisioned, the World Government's order had to be completely overturned—or the World Government itself had to fall.
Otherwise, nothing would change.
And without a doubt, in the world today, only one man had the power to make that happen—Bob.
So before the battle began, he took the initiative to find Bob and join the fight.
"Kuzan!"
"You've completely disgraced the Marines!"
Akainu frowned as he watched Aokiji leap up from beneath the Red Line.