"Blazing Meteor!"
In an instant.
Akainu's fists transformed into countless lava bombardments, crashing down like a swarm of meteors.
The ground under Shano's feet cracked inch by inch, and he suddenly stepped out, fully showcasing the agility of the Kami-e Martial Body form!
Bang bang bang——!
Lava bombardments struck the ground, each one erupting with flames several dozen meters high, instantly twisting and melting the large cherry blossom forest around him into scorched earth.
Shano's figure darted like a phantom through the rain of lava, the sound of explosions constantly brushing past his ears.
Akainu's attack grew fiercer and unrelenting, the magma sweeping over like a tsunami, yet Shano avoided all the lava bombardments!
The mastery of "Soru" and "Moonwalk," perfected through practice, was fully demonstrated at this moment.
Hm?
Did he really dodge them all?
Akainu raised an eyebrow, momentarily surprised.
Judging by the proficiency of the Rokushiki, this black-haired kid's level could even rival him and Aokiji, surpassing Kizaru.
But—
Akainu shook his head slightly.
That's as far as it goes!
"Right here."
His eyes flashed red, using Observation Haki to accurately predict Shano's landing point, his figure flickered as he thrust out his right fist with full force!
"Meigo!"
The strike was as fast as lightning, appearing in front of him in the blink of an eye.
Shano had no way to evade, crossing his arms to block in front of him, Tekkai and Armament Haki instantly reinforcing to maximum strength!
Boom!!!
After only a few seconds, the Haki began to dissipate, the terrifying impact force directly blasting him hundreds of meters away, crashing through several rock walls before barely stopping.
"Cough..."
Shano clutched his slightly numb wrist, slowly standing up from the rubble of the rock wall.
The clothes on his arms had long been burned through by the lava, though his exposed skin was charred, it remained unscathed deep down, and was visibly healing rapidly.
"..." Akainu's eyes narrowed.
The "Meigo" just now, seemingly simple, is one of his close combat skills.
The piercing force is strong enough to instantly blow the heads of some famous New World Pirates.
Yet the opponent blocked it with his arms, only receiving minor injuries.
Clearly just an ordinary person without a Fruit Ability or special bloodline, yet this physical strength rivals those tough-skinned guys from the Hundred Beasts Pirate Gang.
It's simply beyond comprehension...
How is he doing it?!
"Hey."
Shano's voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Is this the extent of your attack?"
Akainu looked up expressionless.
He saw the black-haired teenager opposite him casually wipe away blood from his mouth, twisting his neck with a crackling sound, grinning as he stared at him:
"Then my counterattack will now begin!"
Boom!
As his words ended, the ground beneath him suddenly exploded, his whole figure shot out like black lightning, instantly closing in on Akainu!
His fists clashed, the entwined Armament Haki rippling with layers of waves, the terrifying invisible resonance instantly emanating from his fist tip in all directions!
"Rokushiki Secret Technique: Mountain Breeze Ripple Dash!!!"
——————
South Island, far south end.
"Quick, move faster!"
Smoker urged in a low voice, the group swiftly moved towards the coast under the cover of the cherry blossom forest.
Zeff and Smoker led the way, followed by Kuina carrying the unconscious Nami, with Nojiko closely behind.
Ah Yin ran wildly on the flank, with Glutinous Rice Cake perched on her head, constantly scanning the surroundings vigilantly to guard against sudden attacks from the Navy.
They journeyed smoothly across the entire South Island unharmed.
However.
When they burst out of the last cherry blossom forest, seeing the nearby coast.
The sight before them made everyone halt, their expressions turning grim—
Damn it, still a step late!
The dock was completely blockaded!
Three Navy warships lined up in an arc, gun barrels ominously aimed at the shore, over two thousand armed Marines were already prepared here.
And at the center of the dock, two towering figures clad in white Cloaks of Justice coldly watched them.
"You've come after all..."
Vice Admiral Dalmatia murmured while puffing on a cigar.
He had just arrived here with his team.
Thankfully he decisively ordered the Marines to stay and immediately set off, otherwise, these guys might have escaped.
He hasn't faced any worthy opponents in a long time, hopefully, these Pirates won't disappoint him.
Beside Dalmatia, Vice Admiral Bumaya licked her lips with a grin:
"So it's only a few people, hey, Dalmatia, how about leaving the two male Pirates to me, I ah, love to hear men scream..."
Speaking, her entire right arm transformed into a thick metal syringe, its tip gleaming coldly.
Paramecia-type·Needle-Needle Fruit Ability User.
Over the years, countless enemies have screamed and wailed beneath her needle, living lives worse than death.
And now, it seems she has a few more promising test subjects.
...
"Tsk, troublesome!"
Smoker frowned, looking at Kuina, "We'll stay to cover, you carry Nami onto the ship, once settled, start the ship, we'll retreat while fighting."
"What nonsense."
Kuina glanced at him like he was an idiot:
"The dock is surrounded like an ironclad, unless you defeat these guys, you can't move the ship? Besides, Nami is also combat strength at this time, how can we waste it?"
Speaking, she shook Nami vigorously.