The violent golden shockwave sent Luffy and the others tumbling through the air, their trajectory carrying them towards Caesar and his group below.

Caesar's eyes gleamed with excitement as he observed Garp in his muscular Buddha form.

"Hey hey! There are people down here, you damn old man!"

Ganzui scrambled across the rapidly crumbling ice, leaping desperately while casting envious glances at the airborne fighters.

"Damn it all, why can everyone fly except me? This makes me look bad! And what the hell is up with Garp? Isn't that Sengoku's ability? That raging form is no Buddha at all!"

"Straw Hat Luffy, you're always in the middle of every major event. You nearly died at Marineford—if you insist on being a pirate, you'd better be prepared to die. Vice Admiral Garp, may I engage him?"

Kizaru's body glowed brilliantly, becoming a radiant sun in the sky, impossible to ignore.

"Of course, I've already decided to either arrest or kill Luffy. The times have gone completely out of control. With bastards like Caesar stirring up trouble, that's more than enough—we can't afford any new generation of pirates keep emerging! Even if it's my own grandson, no exceptions!"

Garp declared resolutely.

"Borororo! Thats funny Garp! A Marine grandpa hunting down his pirate grandson—what a hilarious joke. Such a heartwarming scene of familial love, it really moves me."

Caesar laughed uproariously.

Ganzui, lying on the ground, stared up longingly, cursing inwardly. Aren't you tired? This old man is pushing seventy, and keeping my head tilted back for so long is terrible for my cervical spine!..

Can't you just come down and talk, you bastards?!

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a figure was flung by Luffy right in front of Caesar, who instinctively caught it.

"Huh? Red Hair Shanks? What are you up to, kid?"

Caesar looked at Luffy in surprise.

Beckman and the others, released by Luffy, all dropped to the ground.

Panting heavily, Luffy warily eyed Kizaru, Fujitora, and Ryokugyu before flying up to Caesar.

His expression was a mix of hesitation and humiliation, but he still raised his head and met Caesar's gaze directly.

"Caesar! Please save Shanks—he can't die here!"

Caesar froze, wondering if he'd misheard him.

He dug at his ear to make sure.

"Kid, do you even know what you're saying? Red Hair is my rival. Not killing him is already generous—and you want me to save him? Besides..."

A cruel smirk curled Caesar's lips. "We're mortal enemies, Borororo! I've never heard of anyone asking their enemy for help!"

Luffy's face flushed red.

He clenched his fists and glared at Caesar while shouting.

"Caesar! Of course we're mortal enemies! You killed Brook, cut off Zoro's arm and caused the deaths of so many people in Wano Country—Kin'emon, Denjiro, they all died because of you! I will definitely kill you to avenge my friends!"

"Mamamama, Straw Hat, still as fiery as ever." Linlin chuckled, thoroughly amused.

Kaido, in his Azure Dragon form, hovered silently behind Caesar and Linlin without a word.

"But!" Luffy suddenly seemed to remember something and pointed at Shanks while addressing Caesar.

"It was you who called this Tea Party, and Shanks came here because of it. He's your guest, Caesar! Even pirates have to uphold honour!"

Caesar paused, stroking his chin as he sized up Luffy.

After a moment's thought, he nodded.

"Hmm, kid, you've got a point. Pirates should uphold honor. Borororo, good, I like that line. How about joining my Beast God Pirates instead? I'll pick one of my daughters to marry you."

Caesar laughed heartily and turn to Garp.

"What do you say, Garp? This way, we'd be family. No more fighting—who knows, I might even turn over a new leaf and become a Marine or something."

Garp's face darkened, his fists cracking with tension.

"Don't joke around, you bastard Caesar!"

Luffy gnashed his teeth. "I'd never join you! You evil bastards—how many of my friends have died because of you?!"

"Oh?" The smile on Caesar's face gradually faded, replaced by a cold, killing intent as he fixed his gaze on Luffy like a predator eyeing its prey.

"Straw Hat Luffy, I despise naive fools like you. You think it's fine for you to kill others, but unacceptable for others to kill you? A pirate going around helping people restore their kingdoms—just like your so-called 'father.' I seriously wonder if you're actually a Revulotionary instead of a Pirates."

"Since you've made it clear there's no room for reconciliation between us, that we're mortal enemies... then, may I kill you right now?"

Caesar bared his golden beak, a savage aura enveloping Luffy entirely.

A flicker of hesitation crossed Luffy's face as he glanced warily at the watching Marines.

Reluctantly, he stammered, "I... I'm also here for the Tea Party..."

"A guest? What a troublesome excuse—Bororororo! Are you scared, Straw Hat?" Caesar roared with laughter.

Luffy flared up in anger but quickly calmed, meeting Caesar's gaze squarely.

"I know I'm no match for you right now, Beast God Caesar! But don't worry—it won't be long before I challenge you and defeat you!"

"Borororo! I look forward to that day. Just be prepared to die—no crying when the time comes. Fine then, come over. After all, we're both pirates—Hahaha!"

As if by unspoken agreement, the group descended from midair, landing on the ground under Ganzui's long-awaited gaze.

Akainu's expression darkened as he strode forward and growling at Caesar.

"Caesar! Hand over Red Hair Shanks, and I might spare your life today!"

"Do you even hear yourself, Akainu?" Caesar's voice was cold as he glared at the Fleet Admiral.

Kaido reverted to his human form, standing beside Caesar alongside Linlin.

Ganzui, holding the Seven Stars Sword, chuckled as he joined them.

Luffy's eyes gleamed with determination as he stepped forward, facing the Marine Elites head-on.

Garp stood encircled by the Marine Admirals, his towering, muscular frame—over ten meters tall—radiating overwhelming presence.

Even Caesar's imposing nine-meter stature paled in comparison.

On the Marine side: Garp, Akainu, Fujitora, Kizaru, and Ryokugyu.

On the pirate side: Caesar, Kaido, Linlin, Ganzui, and Luffy.

The sheer pressure from these ten figures clashed like titanic forces, distorting the very atmosphere.

A howling wind erupted across the icy battlefield as dark clouds gathered overhead, lightning flickering ominously within them, thickening the oppressive tension.

The collision of their auras ignited a storm, like a powder keg on the verge of explosion.

Suddenly, Garp noticed Kuzan lying at Linlin's feet.

His eyes flashed with boundless fury, and without hesitation, his massive golden fist shot towards Caesar!

"Caesar! You bastard—you killed Kuzan?!"

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