It was Admiral Kizaru's turn to act. Under normal circumstances, Akainu would have scorned the notion of Kizaru, a man who frequently brough
It was Admiral Kizaru's turn to act.
Under normal circumstances, Akainu would have scorned the notion of Kizaru, a man who frequently brought discredit upon the Navy, assisting him.
However, Ignis Glow's demonstrated abilities had repeatedly forced Akainu to acknowledge that the situation was far more perilous than he had initially anticipated.
A hidden monster existed in this world, a threat capable of rivaling even the Yonko.
Therefore, Kizaru's decision to join the battle significantly eased Akainu's concerns.
Akainu, the Navy Headquarters, and the World Government all implicitly agreed that even the most formidable Yonko, fighting alone, would be decisively defeated by two Admirals working in perfect coordination.
This was the precise reason for deploying two Admirals—to guarantee the absolute and complete annihilation of Ignis Glow.
Bearing this in mind, Akainu suddenly observed Kizaru preparing a surprise attack on Ignis Glow.
Akainu had no qualms about such tactics; the enemy's demise justified any means necessary.
However, a fresh wave of agonizing pain suddenly surged through his body, causing his face to contort in pain.
He roared:
"Borsalino! Stay away from that man! He can inflict damage on an intangible opponent, even without utilizing Armament Haki!"
As the words left his mouth, golden light particles materialized behind Ignis Glow, revealing Kizaru's upper body.
Kizaru's expression immediately shifted.
"Hey, hey, Sakazuki… you really should have mentioned that a little sooner."
Kizaru, wielding the 'Ama no Murakumo' formed from his Pika Pika no Mi, was poised to strike.
But Ignis Glow, having anticipated Kizaru's ambush, had already swung Ryūjin Jakka towards his back!
The flames and intense heat engulfed Kizaru, forcing a dramatic change in his expression.
This precise strike was exactly what Ignis Glow had been patiently waiting for—his opportunity to neutralize Kizaru, one of only two truly significant threats in this battle.
"Confronting Two Admirals Simultaneously! Ignis Glow: Now, it's my turn!"
Swish!
In an instant, Ryūjin Jakka, completely enveloped in flames, sliced through the air.
A terrifyingly hot, vortex-like wall of fire instantly engulfed Kizaru, a fiery maelstrom that would only dissipate after completely reducing its target to ashes!
'Taimatsu (Torch)'!
With that single, devastating strike, Kizaru, without the slightest hesitation, instantly turned intangible to escape the inferno.
Without turning his head, Ignis Glow addressed Akainu, his expression remaining impassive.
He stated: "Now, let's fully assess the true strength behind this Navy extermination force, or I shall be profoundly disappointed in the capabilities of a Navy Admiral."
"…You…"
Akainu's pupils constricted, his eyes narrowing in response.
Standing on the ground, which was already beginning to melt under Ryūjin Jakka's unrelenting heat, Akainu glared intensely at Ignis Glow, who stood defiantly, wielding the blazing Ryūjin Jakka.
Akainu's temples throbbed with barely controlled rage.
"Don't get too arrogant! Do you have any idea who I am?!"
He roared, his voice echoing far and wide, seemingly shaking the very sea itself!
Then, Akainu clenched his fists.
The moment his voice fell, in a display of power that was both awe-inspiring and terrifying, massive amounts of magma, billowing thick black smoke, erupted from Akainu's body!
Rumbling…!!
Violent tremors shook the entire island!
The magma flowed like a relentless river, attempting to completely engulf the entire island!
Akainu himself, completely bathed in magma, stood at the center in his fully intangible form!
His aura, compared to when he first landed on the island, had visibly increased exponentially!!!
Witnessing this, Ignis Glow showed no surprise whatsoever.
In fact, Akainu had only just now unleashed his true, full power.
The ultimate trump card available to any Devil Fruit user:
Awakening!
After all, to achieve the rank of Navy Admiral, to be hailed as the pinnacle of the World Government and Navy's combined might, every single Admiral possessed the terrifying power to single-handedly destroy an entire nation!
They were, without exaggeration, mobile 'human disasters' at sea.
Feeling the intense pressure emanating from Akainu, Ignis Glow's assessment was simple: immensely powerful.
Truly worthy of being the Navy's 'strongest', one of the monsters who stand at the very apex of the world.
Akainu alone, excluding the Yonko crews, would be a terrifying opponent for almost anyone in the New World.
However, that was before Ignis Glow had unleashed the true, unbridled power of Ryūjin Jakka's Shikai!
Suddenly, Akainu, consumed by furious rage, moved!
Akainu pushed off the ground, the magma-infused earth rippling violently.
The distant sea itself trembled!
Akainu appeared before Ignis Glow, maintaining a calculated distance this time!
His rage had not entirely consumed his reason.
Then,
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