Yet in that single moment, the raging sea broke free, flames scattered, lightning flashed, and a hurricane surged.
Countless destructive energies swept across the ocean.
Everyone's eyes widened, as if dumbfounded.
The sea… had been blasted open, forming a massive hole!
The entire battle lasted less than the time it takes to burn half a stick of incense, yet everyone around who witnessed it widened their eyes, dropped their jaws, and some even seemed as if their eyeballs had popped out.
Stunned!
Far away on the island, Ace was the same. "Mr. Ian is truly amazing!"
He kept his eyes fixed on Ian. Even if his vision couldn't fully capture him, he still stared unblinkingly while clenching his fists, his gaze full of determination.
"I didn't expect Mr. Ian to become this strong. One day, I will become this strong too!"
"Hahaha!"
Just as the words fell, a familiar voice came.
"This guy's growth rate is indeed incredible."
"Mr. Zephyr!"
Ace and Gini looked in surprise at the approaching Zephyr, especially Ace, who curiously asked: "Instructor Zephyr, how did you get here?"
"I got information from a certain marine that a troublesome guy is coming."
In response to Ace's question, Zephyr didn't hide anything and said cheerfully, "Worried something might go wrong, I thought I'd come and see for myself. I didn't expect to witness this scene."
Turning his head, he looked in Ian's direction, a sense of awe rising in his heart. "That's truly world-destroying power!"
Then he smirked: "I bet upon seeing this, Sengoku must be gnashing his teeth with rage. Looks like the corruption sweep at Marine Headquarters won't stop."
Although he had left Marine Headquarters, he still knew a bit about what was happening there through a certain informant inside.
"Since Instructor Zephyr is here..."
Looking at Zephyr and the troops he led, excitement showed on Ace's face.
His right hand formed a fist, left hand open, and he struck them together. "Are we going to declare war on the Big Mom Pirates? Those guys are strong! After watching this for so long, I'm itching for a fight."
"Hahaha, itching for a fight now? Too late!"
Hearing Ace, Zephyr laughed heartily, then looked at Gini beside him. "If there's anything you need to take care of, do it now! This battle is about to end, and the marines are going to act."
Gini: "...?!"
Although Zephyr didn't make it clear, Gini understood his meaning. His eyes lit up, and after saying, "Got it!" he hurriedly turned to make arrangements.
As for Ace... Zephyr looked at him. "Get ready, next we're going to Ian's side!"
...
As time passed, the intense energy storm dissipated. The deep-sea crater that had been blasted out slowly recovered, and the towering waves gradually subsided.
Two figures hovered in midair.
Ian held the golden axe on his shoulder while basking in sunlight, his entire body still burning with the fire of the sun.
Charlotte Linlin sat atop Zeus while Prometheus stood at her side, her right hand still gripping the massive sword, Napoleon.
However, perhaps due to not eating for a long time, not only Charlotte Linlin but even the homie beside her wore a fierce and savage expression.
"You bastard, I'm going to kill you, I'm going to kill you!"
Ian: "...?!"
Ian looked at Charlotte Linlin, whose expression seemed off, and seemed to understand: [This guy has already gone mad.]
Sure enough, before he could say anything, the Big Mom Pirates' officers who had just stabilized the ship turned pale when they saw this scene.
"Katakuri, Perospero, Mama..."
Charlotte Linlin's children looked panicked.
This was a battle! And they were fighting such a monster, yet Charlotte Linlin had gone mad at this critical moment. This was an extremely bad situation!
For a moment, they didn't know what to do; they all cast their eyes on Katakuri and Perospero.
However, even Katakuri and Perospero didn't know what to do.
At this time, their mother would recognize no one. Even if her children tried to stop her, she would kill them without hesitation.
No one could make her listen.
But... This couldn't continue.
A mother in the throes of madness wouldn't dodge or defend, only attack recklessly. Facing Ian, the God of Sun, one could imagine the danger…
After exchanging a glance, Katakuri and Perospero nodded in unison, seemingly having made a decision.
Katakuri then turned to the helmsman and shouted, "Start the ship and move closer!"
"...?"
"Didn't you hear me?"
Seeing the stunned crew, Katakuri's expression darkened, and he shouted loudly: "Move closer, now! If anything happens to Mama, I'll throw you all into the sea!"
"Yes, Katakuri-sama!"
Noticing that Katakuri was serious, the crew, though unsure why they needed to approach at such a dangerous time, didn't hesitate.
They quickly started the ship and headed toward Ian.
When they were still some distance away, Katakuri felt it was close enough and had the ship stop.
He then took a deep breath, stood at the bow, and shouted to Ian: "Mr. Ian, apologies. Please allow me to concede on behalf of my mother. Rest assured, the Big Mom Pirates will immediately withdraw from the West Blue."
Upon hearing this, Ian turned to Katakuri with interest. "Concede?"
Just as he spoke, before Katakuri and the others could relax, Ian looked back at the frenzied Charlotte Linlin. "But it seems your mother doesn't intend to concede!"
Katakuri: "...?!"
Hearing this, Katakuri and the others turn pale. Just as they opened their mouths to speak, "Fine, I accept your concession!"
Ian unexpectedly nodded, his expression cold as he looked at Charlotte Linlin. "And I'll also help calm your mad mother!"
As soon as he finished, countless rays of sunlight gathered on Ian and concentrated in his hand.
A terrifying energy instantly formed.
It compressed and spun, and in the blink of an eye, a small sun was formed.
A sun in his palm!
But it didn't stop. The small sun kept condensing, growing larger, its aura becoming increasingly terrifying.
"...?!"
Katakuri and the others' faces changed instantly. Realizing something, they shouted at Charlotte Linlin: "Mama, get out of the way!"
"It's too late!"
Ian's calm voice sounded. His upper body twisted slightly to the right, but in just a blink, it returned to normal.
Simultaneously, the sun in his right hand flew toward Charlotte Linlin. "Time to end it! And... My wife is prettier than you, my children cuter than your misshapen kids. You ugly, fat woman should know your place."