NOVEL NEXT Chapter 71: fight II
The battlefield erupted into chaos as each fighter clashed, their attacks igniting the air with energy and raw determination. Dave charged toward Akainu with one goal in mind: to beat the absolute hell out of him. Cold-hearted and ruthless, Akainu was the kind of Marine who justified any means to achieve his idea of "justice," and Dave had no reservations about giving him a long-overdue lesson.
Still, Dave knew he couldn't outright kill him. Akainu may have been a merciless figure, but he was a Marine—a necessary force in the chaotic seas. Not everyone could be trusted, and pirates weren't universally noble; the world needed some form of order, even if it was flawed. That balance was a bitter truth known by many, including Garp and Aokiji, who, despite their disdain for parts of the Marine system, remained in its ranks to temper its extremes from within.
What Dave didn't know, however, was that the Marine structure itself was on the verge of a seismic shift. Rhode, one of the Vice Admirals, had plans that could transform or even break apart the very Marine system. Dissatisfied with the current corrupt and flawed structure, Rhode was quietly amassing followers—Marines who believed in a fairer, stricter code of justice and were ready to abandon the current leadership if it meant bringing real change to the seas.
Dave's immediate focus was on handling Akainu, but the tides of power and allegiance within the Marines were shifting in ways even he hadn't foreseen. And those unseen forces could alter the balance between pirates, Marines, and the world government in ways no one could predict.
Switching out his sword Rebellion for the tri-headed weapon Cerberus, Dave swung directly at Akainu. The magma admiral launched a punch, his fist blazing with molten lava. At first, Akainu assumed Dave would try to defend or dodge, seeing that his hands weren't cloaked in Armament Haki. But Dave moved with precision, bypassing the lava-coated fist and aiming straight for Akainu's chest.
Just as Akainu smirked, thinking Dave lacked the skill to use Armament Haki, he realized his mistake. With a flash of black energy, Dave coated Cerberus in Armament Haki at the last moment, slamming it into Akainu's chest with a force that created a shockwave across the battlefield. A sickening crunch rang out as several of Akainu's ribs fractured under the impact. The admiral was launched backward, skidding across the ground, a painful gasp escaping him as he disappeared from view, momentarily incapacitated.
Dave smirked at his handiwork but didn't wait to admire it for long. Turning his gaze toward the CP0 agents who were gathering the Celestial Dragons, he spotted an opportunity. With a fierce determination, he charged toward them at full speed, his sights set on cutting off their escape.
"Let's finish this properly," he murmured to himself as he closed the distance, preparing to end any hope they had of leaving with the Celestial Dragons unscathed.
As Dave closed the distance, the CP0 agents realized his intent, hastily attempting to shield the remaining Celestial Dragons. But Dave was relentless, his presence radiating an aura of intimidation that only heightened as he approached. With Cerberus gleaming in his grip, he swung it with a forceful precision, each strike calculated and unwavering.
The first CP0 agent stepped forward, cloaking himself in Armament Haki to defend against Dave's assault. But Dave was already two steps ahead—he anticipated their reactions and adjusted his movements, striking at weak points in their stances. With a sweeping strike of Cerberus, he broke through the agent's guard, slamming him back with such power that he collided with two other agents, sending them sprawling across the ground.
The remaining agents scrambled, but Dave pressed forward with brutal efficiency, weaving between them like a dark whirlwind. His swordsmanship and speed were unmatched, and the CP0 members quickly found themselves overwhelmed. One by one, they fell back, battered and unable to hold their ground.
Meanwhile, Tony and Enel continued their fierce fights against the Vice Admirals and Admirals. Tony had just landed a powerful punch on a Vice Admiral, sending him reeling, while Enel, crackling with electricity, darted around Kizaru, testing the limits of his own speed against the light-speed admiral. Enel's lightning strikes were relentless, and Kizaru barely managed to dodge, noting with surprise that Enel was nearly keeping pace with him.
In the chaos, Sengoku, still in his massive Buddha form, watched with growing frustration. This wasn't the outcome he'd anticipated; the Celestial Dragons were in serious danger, and the combined might of the Marines was barely holding up against Dave's team.
Finally, Akainu reemerged from the rubble, clutching his chest with a furious glare. His magma fist ignited once more as he glared in Dave's direction, bellowing, "You won't get away with this, no matter who you are!"
Dave glanced over his shoulder at Akainu, a small smirk playing on his lips. "You're welcome to try again, Akainu. But I think you'll find this fight already decided."
Dave silently marveled at the resilience of Akainu's body, noticing that despite the brutal damage, not a single drop of blood had leaked from his lips. It was as if his body had adapted to withstand crushing blows without yielding. This level of control over one's body reminded Dave of a legendary Navy technique he'd read about—Life Return. This technique allowed a master to control any part of their body, similar to how a certain Vice Admiral could manipulate his hair at will.
"I want that skill," Dave thought, acknowledging that while he had remarkable regenerative abilities, having a backup in case he encountered someone even more powerful could prove invaluable.
But Akainu wasn't done yet. With a burst of Soru, he charged straight toward Dave, his fist cloaked in searing magma and Armament Haki, aimed directly at Dave's chest. He was betting on catching Dave off guard, hoping his magma fist would strike through any defenses.
However, Dave reacted instantly. He twirled Cerberus with a practiced ease, deflecting Akainu's magma-coated fist with a powerful shoulder strike. The force behind Dave's blow created a shockwave that sent Akainu flying back, and this time, a line of blood trickled from the Marine admiral's lips as he crashed hard against the ground.
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