Chapter 39: Chapter 40: The Final Stand
The Gathering Storm
The clouds hung heavy over the horizon, as if the heavens themselves could sense the approaching calamity. The Luna Pirates stood firm on the shores of Wano, their faces grim, their hearts steeled for the battle to come. After the defeat of Thorkell, they had no time to mourn. The world was closing in on them, and they could feel it—an oppressive weight, like the calm before the storm, hanging in the air.
News of Thorkell's defeat at the hands of Blackbeard had spread like wildfire, and the World Government had wasted no time in sending an army to eradicate the Luna Pirates once and for all. But this time, it wasn't just a few Marine soldiers. No, the World Government had called upon its most formidable weapons—an army of elite soldiers, warships, and the most dangerous of all: the Admirals.
The ground trembled as the first wave of the invasion fleet landed on the shores of Wano. From the distance, the sound of cannons could be heard, and the faint silhouettes of warships broke through the fog. But it wasn't just the Marines. The Admirals were coming—Sengoku, Kizaru, Aokiji, and the ever-intimidating Akainu, each with their own forces at their command, ready to crush the Luna Pirates and their allies.
The Arrival of the Admirals
Thorfinn stood tall on the edge of the cliff, his eyes focused on the horizon. His expression was a mixture of determination and unshakable resolve. The fight for the future was now. He had no intention of bowing to the forces of the World Government. Not now. Not ever.
"We can't let them reach the shore," Enel muttered, his voice low but intense. The storm in the sky was already gathering, crackling with electricity, mirroring the tension in his heart. The Luna Pirates weren't alone in this battle. They had forged strong alliances over the years—The Straw Hats, the Heart Pirates, and many more. But this fight was theirs. It would define the world's fate.
"We won't," Thorfinn replied, his voice cold and steady. "We stand here and fight until the very end. Let the world come for us."
The horizon erupted in a flash of light as Kizaru, the Light Admiral, descended from the sky in a burst of speed. His body was a blur, moving faster than the human eye could track, his body radiating light. He landed with a thunderous crash on the shores of Wano, his signature Pika Pika no Mi power illuminating the night.
Not far behind, Akainu, the Magma Admiral, stomped forward, his very presence causing the ground to crack and splinter. His fiery aura burned hotter than ever, and he wasted no time unleashing his destructive powers, sending waves of magma in all directions.
And then, the cold, unyielding presence of Aokiji, the Ice Admiral, swept over the battlefield. A cold wind blew through the air, and the very ground beneath him began to freeze, creating a shimmering layer of ice that extended for miles.
"Today, your reign ends," Akainu growled, his eyes burning with fury. "We will wipe the Luna Pirates from the face of this world."
The Fight Begins
Luffy, standing alongside Ace and Sabo, clenched his fists, a fierce fire burning in his eyes. "Let's show them what we're made of!" he shouted, his voice full of determination.
Without a moment's hesitation, Thorfinn stepped forward, his blade drawn, his entire being emanating power. His Conqueror's Haki surged, waves of invisible force radiating outward, causing the ground beneath his feet to tremble. His crew stood at the ready, the weight of the battle settling in. Thorkell's sacrifice had been the catalyst for this conflict. They wouldn't let it go in vain.
The Luna Pirates charged, leading the charge against the incoming army of Marines, as the battlefield erupted into chaos. Thorfinn and Kizaru clashed first, their fight lighting up the skies. Kizaru's Light powers made him nearly untouchable, but Thorfinn, with his Conqueror's Haki, was able to keep up, his swordsmanship faster than Kizaru had anticipated.
The fight was a blur of speed and power. Thorfinn slashed through the air, his sword cleaving through light itself as he used his speed and precision to counter the Light Admiral's relentless assault.
Meanwhile, Ace, with his Flame-Flame Fruit ablaze, engaged Akainu in a fiery battle of wills. Akainu, with his molten magma, countered each of Ace's flames with even fiercer heat. Their battle was a dance of fire and magma, the very ground beneath them cracking and splitting as their powers clashed.
Sabo stood beside Luffy, taking on the Marines head-on, his powerful strikes fueled by his Mera Mera no Mi and the Ryusoken martial art. He was a whirlwind of fire and fury, breaking through Marine lines with each step.
The Marine Army Pushes Forward
The World Government's army continued to push forward relentlessly, led by the Admirals. Behind them, the Marine forces swarmed in like locusts, their warships firing cannons upon the island. Thorkell's absence left a deep hole in the Luna Pirates, but they filled it with sheer determination.
Thorfinn didn't pause for a breath. Every swing of his sword brought down dozens of Marines in a single motion. His Conqueror's Haki caused those near him to tremble, their wills shattered by his presence. But even with his overwhelming power, the Admirals were no easy foes. They matched him blow for blow.
The Final Assault
The battle raged on, each side pushing forward with all their might. Aokiji froze the very ocean with his powers, creating an ice barricade to trap the Luna Pirates on the island, but Enel tore through it with his Rumble Rumble Fruit powers, unleashing a storm of lightning that shattered the ice.
Crocodile, Enel, Marco, and the rest of the crew fought with every ounce of their power, creating a battlefield that could be seen from miles away. The Straw Hats joined in as well, with Zoro cutting through the Marine forces, Sanji kicking enemies away, and Nami directing the storm clouds in the sky.
But just as the battle seemed to reach its peak, Blackbeard appeared, the darkness of his Yami Yami no Mi spreading across the battlefield. He grinned, sensing an opportunity to strike.
"Looks like I'm not the only one who wants to claim victory today," Blackbeard chuckled.
But Thorfinn wasn't about to let that happen. He roared in fury, his Conqueror's Haki surging as he pushed forward, determined to finish what had been started.