"A Logia-type Ice-Ice Fruit user, huh? That is indeed a viable option."
Shaka calmly analyzed the idea and found Hamr's proposal entirely feasible.
"Using ice against ice, I doubt anyone but Dr. Vegapunk would think of such a thod."
"No wonder they call you the man with the greatest intellect in the world."
Hamr spoke from genuine admiration.
"Then do you have any thods for energy stabilization and energy shaping?"
He followed up with an especially tricky question, one that even surprised Borsalino.
Energy stabilization refers to maintaining a steady output of transmitted energy.
Energy shaping ant molding energy into a fixed form, usable form.
The two concepts were deeply interconnected.
Behind his mask, Shaka's eyes glead with newfound curiosity.
'A blacksmith capable of discussing energy theory?'
"Crystals. Crystals can stabilize energy, but it depends on the energy's magnitude and the crystal's quality."
"This involves energy generation and form control, issues even I cannot perfectly resolve at this stage."
"Are you asking for the sake of crafting a weapon for Vice Admiral Borsalino?"
Everyone present was sharp enough to know exactly what Hamr was planning.
"Haha, of course. Borsalino is like family. How could I not make him a custom weapon?"
A simple statent, yet it ward Borsalino's heart.
"Thanks, Hamr. Your words truly touch ~"
"But if even Dr. Vegapunk doesn't have a solution, maybe don't stress over it."
Hamr sighed and nodded.
Just as he was about to speak again.
"Pururururu... Pururururu..."
A Den Den Mushi started ringing.
Under everyone's gaze, Borsalino slowly pulled it out and answered:
"Moshi~ Moshi~ This is Borsalino~"
The transponder snail transford into a familiar afro-wearing man with glasses.
Yep, Sengoku.
"Borsalino! Ergency orders! Head to Thunder Island imdiately and support Sakazuki! He's in trouble!"
"Punk Hazard is nearby and you're the fastest, GO!"
"It's the Whitebeard Pirates!"
Borsalino's eyes widened. He looked at Hamr, who was also stunned.
'The Whitebeard Pirates... What the hell did Sakazuki do to get them involved?!'
"Hey! Borsalino, are you listening?!"
"Y-Yes, heading out now. Uh, does this count as overti?"
"You bastard! If you don't get moving now, I'll have you reassigned to the Grand Line imdiately! You hear ?!"
"How scary~ Fine, I'll go~ But I have one condition..."
Suddenly, Hamr had a bad feeling. Then ca Borsalino's insufferably sleazy voice.
"Hamr is currently at Punk Hazard restocking firearms. I request a joint deploynt with him."
Hamr: 'You damned monkey! How dare you drag into this!'
"Hmm? Hamr's there too? Good, both of you deploy imdiately. Get to Sakazuki Imdiately!"
"Hurry!"
Click.
The call ended.
"Looks like you two are going to be busy. I'll take my leave then. As for the firearms, Hamr, you can take whatever you want. They're just basic equipnt anyway."
Good news: Weapons secured.
Bad news: They're now headed to face Whitebeard.
"Monke! How could you do this?! That's Whitebeard! How could you drag your bro into this?!"
"Ohoho~ The great Hamr afraid of a little ol' Whitebeard? Let's go, Sakazuki's getting his ass kicked as we speak~"
"Tch! Lance! Pack the weapons! We sail for Thunder Island!"
.....
Thunder Island – Surrounding Waters
"TEOR VOLCANO!"
A rain of magma descended from the sky, crashing toward the Whitebeard Pirates' flagship, the Moby Dick.
"Quake!"
The air shattered. A devastating shockwave obliterated every magma projectile midair.
The man responsible stood 6.66 ters tall, a small Giant.
Golden hair. Crescent beard. A towering presence.
One of the sea's greatest legends: "Whitebeard" Edward Newgate.
Possessing power to shake the world itself, the user of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, capable of triggering earthquakes and tsunamis with a single strike.
"Gurararara!"
"Magma brat, you've gotten awfully bold lately. Daring to strike first at ? Did you forget whose territory the New World is?"
Turns out, Sakazuki had been treasure-hunting when he spotted the Moby Dick. The second he saw it, he shifted from mining to pirate annihilation mode.
Unfortunately, his opponent was Whitebeard.
Sakazuki was completely outmatched.
No matter what attack he launched, Whitebeard shattered it effortlessly.
The Tremor-Tremor Fruit's raw power overwheld him at every turn.
"Damn it! Is the gap really this big?!"
"Doberman! Close the distance! If ranged attacks won't work, we go lee! With the Divine Axe Rhitta, I will land a hit!"
Sakazuki was furious. No more playing safe, he'd ram that ship himself if he had to.
Doberman gave a firm nod. Even if it was Whitebeard, they were Marines. Retreat was not an option!
The warship turned sharply and charged straight at the Moby Dick.
"Oh? Got so guts, coming for a boarding battle?"
"Listen up, boys! Let this Marine pup learn what the Whitebeard Pirates are made of!"
Whitebeard grinned, raising his naginata, Murakumogiri, high.
His entire crew roared in response.
"YEAAHH! Doesn't matter who they are, we're the WHITEBEARD PIRATES!"
"CRUSH THEM!"
The mont the two ships clashed, battle erupted instantly.
"Gurararara! Magma brat, show what you're made of!"
"Take this!"
Since they were at sea, and his crew was nearby, Whitebeard held back on using his full Devil Fruit powers; he didn't want to accidentally hurt his precious sons.
"Don't get cocky, Whitebeard!"
Murakumogiri, sheathed in Armant Haki, ca crashing down.
Sakazuki didn't flinch.
Divine Axe Rhitta glowed crimson, and energy surged through its core.
CLANG!
The first clash between one of the 12 Supre Grade Swords and Hamr's custom-made weapon had begun.
.....
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