"It's that Kizaru."
Akira Stone's expression also changed. Minazuki's volume was relatively large. It was easy to be hit by Kizaru's dense attacks. If it continued like this, they would be at a disadvantage. The reason why he didn't let Marco carry him to fly was to give Marco enough time to recover his physical strength.
But now it seemed that Minazuki's huge body had already become a living target for the Navy. Especially Kizaru's attacks, which were even more overwhelming. Even if they were fast, they couldn't dodge all the attacks.
"Marco."
Realizing that he had made a mistake, Akira Stone immediately called out softly to Marco. This wasn't the time to conserve physical strength. They had to shake off the Navy first.
Marco immediately understood Akira Stone's intention. He activated his Devil Fruit ability, and transformed into a phoenix. Then, Akira Stone also put away his Zanpakutō, jumped onto Marco's body, and drew out his Zanpakutō again. This time, he still used Senbonzakura. Currently, in terms of defensive ability, Senbonzakura was still the most outstanding. Moreover, it was also easy to control.
"Is it the same move again? Hehe."
On the Navy warship below, Kizaru landed on the warship from mid-air, and then looked towards the other side's warship.
The reason why the three of them were sent out this time to chase after Akira Stone was also due to their abilities. The three of them were all top experts with large-scale attacks. Even if Akira Stone and the others could fly, wanting to get rid of the three of them was also very difficult, just like now.
On Akainu's warship, his hands had already turned into magma arms. Then, he aimed at the sky, and shouted loudly, "Meteor Volcano!"
Terrifying magma was shot into the sky by Akainu. He saw red lights rapidly gathering in the sky. After a moment, terrifying meteors formed from magma fell from the sky overwhelmingly, all of them crashing towards the location where Akira Stone and the others were.
"Not good."
Seeing this scene, Akira Stone was shocked. With such a terrifying attack from Meteor Volcano, relying on his Senbonzakura alone wouldn't be able to defend against it at all. The reason why he was able to block Kizaru's attacks was because Kizaru's Pika Pika no Mi ability shot from the ground to the high sky. Even if the speed was fast, it would lose some of its power from bottom to top. Moreover, under Senbonzakura's defense, it couldn't explode. As long as he controlled the distance well, it would naturally be difficult to harm him and Marco.
But Akainu's Meteor Volcano was different. It was from top to bottom. Moreover, it was still magma with extremely strong attack power and burning ability. The volume of each meteor was also very large. Falling from the sky, the speed was extremely fast. Senbonzakura might be able to block a few times, but it definitely couldn't block such an overwhelming attack.
"Go down, go down quickly."
Continuing to stay in the air would only make the situation even more passive. Akira Stone immediately told Marco to return to the island again. In front of Akainu's Meteor Volcano, the air had already become a no-fly zone. Before, in Loguetown, Akainu didn't use this move, because this move could easily hurt the innocent. But now, Akainu had no concerns. Naturally, he could attack with all his strength, forcing Akira Stone and the others to give up their advantage.
Marco was also covered in cold sweat. Under Akainu's level of attack, even his Phoenix Fruit wouldn't be able to resist it. So he could only follow Akira Stone's words, and land on the island again.
Marco's landing speed was very fast. He also specifically found a place that the other side's cannonballs couldn't attack. However, the meteors constantly falling from the sky still made them extremely disheveled.
"Akira Stone, this can't go on. They're controlling us on this small island. We'll be exhausted by them sooner or later."
Although it was only the beginning, Marco's combat experience was still very rich. He knew very well that if they didn't think of a way to break through, they simply couldn't outlast the Navy. Of course, Akira Stone also knew this principle. It was just that they were facing the future Navy Three Admirals. How could it be so easy to break through their joint defense?
"We can't wait here anymore. We must leave this island."
Having flown into the air just now, Akira Stone had also seen the overall picture of this small island clearly. This was just a deserted small island. Moreover, the area wasn't large either. With the Navy and Akainu's attacks like this, it was likely that they would be able to destroy the entire island soon. At that time, the two of them would definitely die.
Marco said, "There are so many Marines outside. Moreover, the few Navy Vice Admirals who came aren't simple either. We might not even be able to beat one of them in a one-on-one fight. If we go out now, the chances of winning really aren't high."
Akira Stone said in a deep voice, "If we fight, we definitely can't win. But if we don't fight, there's no chance at all. So we must gamble. Like this, you take Roger's body. The two of us will act separately."
"How can that work?" Marco refused on the spot.
Akira Stone smiled, and said, "Marco, you don't think I'm trying to screw you over, right? Letting you take Roger's body will definitely make it inconvenient for you to move."
Marco slapped Akira Stone's head with a 'pa' sound, and shouted angrily, "Am I that kind of person? Are you that kind of person? Do you think I don't know what you're thinking? You just want to attract the Navy's attention alone, so that I have a chance to escape, right? Do you really think you can hide it from me? As soon as you stick your butt out, I know what kind of fart you're going to let out. I'm telling you, no way."
Akira Stone had a face full of bitter smiles. This Marco guy really knew him well enough. He had just said the beginning, and he knew his purpose.
But even so, Akira Stone still continued to say, "This is a last resort. You've also seen that if the two of us stay together, there's basically no chance of escaping. On the contrary, if we run separately, we can divert the Navy's attention. At that time, we'll gamble. Let's see who's luckier, how about it?"
Looking at Akira Stone, who actually revealed a smile on his face as he spoke, Marco really had a face full of speechlessness. He said, "Akira Stone, if I didn't know you, I really wouldn't believe that you're only ten years old. At this time, you can actually still be so calm. I remember that you should be the most afraid of death, right? Why does it seem like I can't see any fear on you at all now?"
Akira Stone smiled, and said, "I'm indeed afraid of death. But haven't we reached that point yet? Moreover, the more it's a matter of life and death, the more it can stimulate one's potential. If I think like that, my mood will be a little better. What's more, you've also seen that the Navy has come with three warships. There should be many strong people on them. But the only ones who are really a threat to us should only be those three, Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru."
Marco said in surprise, "You actually recognize those three? But how do you know it's just those three? Akainu and Kizaru attacked us just now. But how do you know if Aokiji has come or not?"
Akira Stone said, "Look at their warships. The flags on their three warships are different. The one in the middle is Akainu. The ones next to him are Kizaru and Aokiji. There's no mistake."
"Boom!"
While Akira Stone and Marco were talking, the Navy's cannon fire attacks still hadn't stopped. In just a short time, the entire small island had been blasted into pieces. However, Akira Stone and Marco's speed and reaction were very fast. It was difficult for this level of cannon fire to attack them.
While dodging the cannon fire and the meteors falling from the sky, Akira Stone asked Marco, "How is it? Have you decided? Do you dare to gamble on this?"
Marco was silent. Actually, he was also very clear in his heart that if the two of them stayed together, they would have to face the combination of Akainu and the other three. It would be very difficult for them to deal with any one of Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru. Not to mention the three of them combining. They really had no hope of winning if they fought.
If they separated, they would have some hope. However, just as Akira Stone said, once they separated, it would be gambling. If the two of them separated, the Navy would definitely have to separate to chase after them. The other side had three Navy Vice Admirals. At that time, they would definitely be divided into two teams. There was no need to think about how they would be divided. One side would definitely have two people chasing after them.
So Akira Stone said that this was gambling. There was no mistake at all. If there was only one of the three of them, whether it was Marco or Akira Stone, they would have a great chance of escaping. But if the other side had two people chasing after them, the hope of escaping wouldn't exceed one percent. So this was gambling. Gambling on who was more important to Akainu and the other three.
In terms of strength, Marco was definitely much stronger than Akira Stone. Even if he faced any one of Akainu and the other three, if he couldn't win, there would definitely be no problem with escaping. So Marco gritted his teeth, and said, "Alright. We'll break through separately. But I'll go and lure them away first."
Akira Stone shrugged, and said, "No problem. However, when you're luring them away, remember to expose Uncle Roger's body. If you do that, you might have a better chance of attracting two of them. My chance of escaping will also be greater."
Marco's eyes lit up. To be honest, if the two of them didn't trust each other, if Akira Stone had said these words, he would definitely be suspected of deliberately letting Marco go to die. However, Marco didn't think so. He would rather take a greater risk himself than let Akira Stone take a risk. After all, Whitebeard had entrusted Akira Stone's safety to him when they came out. So even if it cost him his life, he had to protect Akira Stone.
Marco hugged Roger's body, and said to Akira Stone, "I'll go out first later. Remember, after I attract their attention, you immediately escape in the opposite direction of me, understand?"
Akira Stone nodded, and said, "Yeah, I understand."
Marco took a deep breath, and then looked at Akira Stone deeply. He said seriously, "Akira Stone, you must be careful. If I escape, I'll hand Roger's body over to Rayleigh. But you don't go to Loguetown anymore. Escape as far as you can when you get the chance. I hope that when I see you next time, you won't be missing a single hair, understand?"
Akira Stone chuckled, "Those words should be what I'm saying to you."
Marco didn't say anything more. Instead, he hugged Roger's body, and suddenly rushed out in one direction. When he rushed out, the commotion was also very big. He immediately attracted the Navy's attention.
"Hmm?"
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