The golden light of the Buddha illuminated everything, and the land cracked inch by inch.

There was no pity in the gaze, only the fierce determination of a wrathful warrior.

Looking at that towering, majestic body, unyielding and proud, the violent shockwave erupted from the golden Buddha's palm, surging forward like a tidal wave.

The air made a sharp, grinding noise as Marineford trembled uncontrollably.

Boom!

However, in response to the overwhelming shock, the colossal beast lifted one giant foot and stomped down with incredible force.

With a deafening roar, the violent energy exploded outward.

Invisible shockwaves, carrying debris, swept across the entire Marine headquarters plaza.

Like a sandstorm, the dust and chaos instantly engulfed the weaker soldiers.

The overwhelming fear of staring into the abyss, facing death, caused all the soldiers to fall into despair.

Weapons dropped, and they fled in a frenzied panic.

"You're not as strong as I thought!"

"With that little strength, you can't stop me!"

Ghidorah's golden eyes glinted coldly as he stared down at Sengoku and suddenly mocked him with a grin.

"Damn it!"

Sengoku, having been injured by the shockwave, gritted his teeth, glaring at the beast before him.

He knew the creature was powerful, but he never imagined the disparity between them would be so vast.

As his eyes swept across the ruined Marineford, he felt a wave of bitterness rise in his chest. His position as the "Marine Admiral" was at its end.

Faced with this unassailable terror, he felt a deep sense of helplessness. However, seeing the fleeing and injured soldiers, all his frustrations and negative emotions vanished in an instant.

He was the pillar of the Navy. If even he was afraid, what hope was left for the Marines?

"Even if I can't stop it, I'll still try."

"Even if it's invincible, I'll still stand my ground."

"I am the 'Marine Admiral'! I won't just watch you destroy everything."

"I can't allow that to happen!"

Like an enraged warrior, Sengoku stared unflinchingly at the creature and spoke with unwavering determination.

"Hmph!"

"You don't have much power, but your words are big!"

Ghidorah sneered, flapping his enormous wings, sending Sengoku flying with a powerful strike.

As Sengoku was sent flying, blood spilling from his mouth, he shouted angrily:

"If you know of my existence, you should know that tragic history too. The world government is full of fake righteousness…"

"This world has been twisted by those 'abnormal creatures'…"

"As the avenger of a fallen nation… those creatures from a thousand years ago… should…"

"Shut up!"

Sengoku's expression changed dramatically as he angrily cut off his words. Some things could never be revealed to the public.

His Buddha-like eyes were filled with a sharp glare as he retorted:

"Your era has long passed. Don't you understand that yet?"

"Understand?"

"I don't need to understand!"

"I don't want to understand!"

With a resounding "bang", Ghidorah spread his wings wide, causing a massive flurry of wind. The sound of his wings resonated like the rattling of a rattlesnake's tail.

The next moment, electromagnetic energy spread across the wings of the golden beast.

Winds stirred, and storm clouds gathered over Marineford, gradually darkening the sky.

"As long as I'm alive, the era won't end, because…"

"I am the era!"

"My hatred burns in the abyss, they tremble because of my existence, and the tragic kingdoms will eventually regain their glory… In the end, all 'abnormalities' will be destroyed beneath my feet…"

"Not good!"

Seeing the crazed beast, Sengoku was filled with fear.

Not daring to hesitate, he immediately gave orders to everyone behind him:

"Evacuate all soldiers from Marineford…"

"The three Admirals and the Seven Warlords, prepare to attack!"

The soldiers, already paralyzed by the scene before them, were shaken back to reality by Sengoku's command.

Looking at the disaster-like beast, everyone panicked, screaming as they rushed toward the inner bay's icy surface.

In this moment, people surged in all directions down the various paths.

"How… how could this happen?"

Some soldiers, knocked sideways by the frantic crowd, remained oblivious, still staring blankly at the creature flashing with lightning.

"Dad!"

On the Moby Dick, Marco, with a complicated expression, gazed at the Marineford plaza and instinctively called out to Whitebeard.

Instantly, Whitebeard understood Marco's unspoken meaning and said with a heavy tone:

"Let's wait and see. The Marines can no longer take care of themselves!"

As time passed, the clouds above Ghidorah's head grew thicker and thicker.

Already eager to fight, Akainu's eyes burned with fury. His molten arms rapidly swelled, growing larger and thicker.

The next moment, he leaped forward, launching a powerful attack at the towering beast.

"Dog Tooth Crimson Lotus!"

The magma roiled and immediately transformed into two snarling dog heads, each thirty meters tall, with jagged red fangs bared.

With a swift, vicious lunge, the molten dog heads aimed for Ghidorah's neck.

"Block of Ice, Two-Pronged Spears!"

A cold voice rang out.

Following close behind, Aokiji leaped into action, forming two large tridents of ice, each over twenty meters in length, which shot toward the beast at high speed.

"So terrifying..."

"I'm injured..."

Without his usual playful attitude, Kizaru mumbled under his breath.

This month's salary had already been canceled because of the Impel Down incident.

Whether he worked next month or not was irrelevant!

Thus… he chose to retreat to the inner bay.

As he left, he couldn't help but glance at Bartholomew Kuma, standing on the city walls, compressing his "impact" powers.

Muttering to himself:

"They really did overhaul him thoroughly."

Beside him, Boa Hancock had already distanced herself from the battle when Luffy arrived and joined Whitebeard.

Indeed, women and children are the most difficult to raise!

As for Doflamingo, he remained with an enigmatic smile, as if he were a madman plotting something.

Maybe it's time for him to take his medicine!

As for Gecko Moria, who was he?

Just some unknown nobody—whether dead or alive, no one would care.

In fact, even his grave wouldn't be remembered.

Living was more of a tragedy!

The most shocking, however, was the "World's Greatest Swordsman," Mihawk, who for some unknown reason, seemed to have lost his mind.

Drawing his black sword, Yoru, he shot out like an arrow, his youth giving him the freedom to act recklessly, unlike the Admirals, who were bound by meager salaries.

The most unexpected thing, however, was the "Marine Hero," Garp, standing silently, his fists clenched tightly, looking as though he were in immense pain, suffering some inner turmoil.

Roar!

Seeing everyone's reaction, Ghidorah's golden eyes narrowed as he let out a low growl.

"A bunch of weaklings, and you dare to act up in front of me?"

"Do you really think I'm just some plaything?"

In the next instant, two ferocious dragon heads roared as they lunged at the two magma dog heads.

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