Chapter 25
A room-sized fist of magma bore down with terrifying pressure.
In the eyes of onlookers, Arlong was either dead or severely wounded.
"System, use the Three-Color Haki Experience Card."
Arlong commanded mentally, playing his trump card.
[Ding! Three-Color Haki Experience Card activated. Duration: 10 minutes.]
10:00
A countdown panel appeared.
…
Power surged through Arlong's body—an indescribable rush.
"Shark On Darts!"
"Conqueror's Haki Entanglement!"
Instead of retreating, Arlong charged forward.
Two fists—one tiny, one massive—collided.
The violent impact produced a deafening boom.
BOOM!
A massive shockwave exploded outward.
Where it passed, the ground cracked, buildings crumbled to dust, and a huge cloud of smoke rose.
"Soru!"
Arlong shattered Akainu's attack and didn't stop.
In a flash, he closed in on Akainu.
The overconfident admiral took a solid punch to the chest.
Akainu shot backward like a cannonball, crashing through three buildings before being buried in rubble.
What?!
Everyone's eyes bulged (°Д°).
They couldn't believe it—Akainu, sent flying by Arlong.
Was this really just a 120-million-berry pirate?
Or was this a fake Akainu?
"Impossible!"
"It had to be a sneak attack—Admiral Akainu wasn't prepared."
"One punch flying an admiral! Big Bro Arlong is too cool!"
Bartolomeo, face twisted in awe, worshipped him.
"Skwahahaha~"
Arlong laughed [](￣▽￣)*.
So this was what it felt like to pummel an admiral—exhilarating!
But he knew Akainu had underestimated him earlier. He wouldn't get another chance.
Crash!
Akainu burst from the rubble, expression grave and shocked.
A thug like Arlong possessed Conqueror's Haki—and could even use Conqueror's Entanglement, an advanced technique.
No wonder Headquarters took him so seriously.
Continued growth would spell disaster for the World Government!!!
Akainu had no idea how wrong he was.
"Arlong, I admit I underestimated you. Now…"
Akainu roared, "Face my wrath!"
"Canine Red Lotus!"
Dog-headed magma projectiles rose into the air, silently snarling as they streaked toward Arlong.
Arlong showed no fear. He clenched his fists and charged.
One punch exploded a dog head.
He moved with casual ease, like a stroll.
Seeing ranged attacks fail, Akainu dove in himself.
"Meigo!"
A rolling magma straight punched at Arlong's head.
In the anime, this move had blown a hole through Whitebeard's chest.
Now, Arlong blocked it with his own fist.
BAM!
A shockwave swept outward, whipping their clothes wildly.
Arlong slid back two steps—Akainu held a slight edge.
Akainu pressed relentlessly, punch after punch.
BANG BANG BANG~
They traded blows, generating massive shockwaves.
Seeing Arlong hold his own against Akainu, the Marines had to accept he possessed admiral-level strength.
Smoker's mouth hung open—he didn't even notice his cigar fall.
His expression was complicated. Arlong had clearly held back against him earlier.
Bartolomeo stammered, "B-Big Bro Arlong… so… so strong!"
BANG BANG BANG~
They exchanged blows for minutes.
As Arlong expected, no matter his techniques, he couldn't scratch Akainu.
Akainu held the upper hand but couldn't finish him quickly.
Yet,
The ground beneath them was a wasteland of craters and fissures—like a terrorist attack had struck.
04:59
Time to go.
Arlong unleashed a full-power punch, forcing Akainu back.
Then he folded his arms and smirked at Akainu. "Sakazuki, one admiral isn't enough to catch me. Want to call for backup?"
"Or we fight to mutual destruction and let Dragon reap the benefits."
Akainu clenched his fists, expression flickering.
Arlong seemed to be bluffing—but he couldn't take the risk.
Dragon was likely still on the island. If he was gravely wounded, Dragon would strike.
His life didn't matter, but the World Government losing an admiral would be a massive blow to prestige.
"I know your choice."
Arlong snorted.
Afraid of being seen through, he attacked first.
In a flash, he appeared above Akainu and swept a kick at his chest.
Akainu crossed his arms to block.
The impact launched him like a cannonball.
BOOM BOOM BOOM~
He crashed through over a dozen buildings.
Arlong didn't look back—he dove into an alley and vanished.
Smoker: ⊙▃⊙ Tashigi: (⊙﹏⊙)b Marines: 凸(｀0′)凸 Bartolomeo: Even Big Bro Arlong's escape looks cool!
By the time Akainu emerged from the rubble, Arlong was long gone.
Akainu flew into the air, scanning everywhere—only fleeing pirates in sight, no trace of Arlong.
He roared, "Arlong! I will capture you!"
Townsfolk and pirates alike trembled.
What kind of monster had this Arlong pissed off?
…
Shark Sparb
Everyone gathered on deck—except Arlong.
"Where's Big Bro Arlong?"
Nojiko looked worried.
He had rushed them back, then disappeared himself.
Nami's face wasn't good either. Woman's intuition told her danger was closing in.
And the docks were flooding with fleeing pirates—something terrifying was chasing them.
"Quick, get us out of the harbor!"
Nami knew Loguetown was no longer safe and urged Hatchan and the others.
Otherwise, when the mass exodus started, they'd be blocked.
"No way—Big Bro Arlong isn't back yet!"
Hatchan shook his head like a rattle.
BAM~
Nami punched his head.
"Didn't you see the pirates running for their lives? Move the ship!"
Hatchan teared up: Big Bro Arlong, control your woman…
Chew and Kuroobi wisely shut up and prepared to sail.
Then Akainu's roar echoed.
Everyone's faces changed—they knew Arlong was in trouble.
Nojiko was about to jump ashore to help but Carmen held her back.
"Nojiko, Big Bro Arlong is fine. Otherwise that guy wouldn't be raging like a loser."
Carmen's logic made sense, but Nojiko still worried.
What kind of power could force Arlong to flee?
"What are you waiting for? Sail!"
Nami gave Chew and Kuroobi each a lump on the head.
Chew: (￣┏Д┓￣°) Kuroobi: (￣┏Д┓￣°)
Tears welled up: Big Bro Arlong, control your tigress.
Under Nami's pressure, the ship began moving.
Nojiko and the others stood on deck, scanning anxiously for Arlong.
As they neared the harbor exit, a figure streaked toward them.
"It's Big Bro Arlong!"
Nojiko beamed (￣▽￣)~*
"Arlong, no escape!"
A fiery red figure followed close behind.
"Meteor Volcano!"
With the shout, magma erupted skyward, covering half the sky.
Then meteors rained down.
Like the end of the world.
Screams erupted across the docks 乂(?Д?三?Д?)乂 .
"Ah~"
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