Fleet Admiral Sengoku knew the strength of the World Governnt traitor, Shiryu, very well. Shiryu was a top-tier powerhouse, not much weaker than Magellan, capable of clashing with a Yonko's second-in-command. More importantly, he understood the World Governnt's secrets in detail, which made him even more dangerous.
Sengoku questioned him sternly.
"Shiryu, why did you betray the World Governnt? What did you do to Magellan? What is the current situation in Impel Down?"
Sengoku had received no intelligence regarding Impel Down. He knew nothing about the chaos that had unfolded there or the aftermath of Aether and the others breaking through it, nor the destruction Blackbeard had caused.
Shiryu exhaled slowly, his expression indifferent.
"Sengoku, the fact that we are standing here already answers your questions. I can only tell you this, Level Six, the prison you tried to keep hidden from the world, is gone. As for the details, find out yourself. And now, I am with them."
"Zehahaha, don't twist things, Shiryu. Everything at Impel Down was done by Aether, we just joined in at the right ti. Besides, I have been waiting a long ti to et Pops again. I should thank you, Fleet Admiral Sengoku."
Marshall D. Teach grinned widely, clearly enjoying Sengoku's grim expression.
With a casual gesture, he signaled his crew.
They imdiately covered Whitebeard's body with a large black cloth.
This was the most important step for Teach. Aside from obtaining the Dark-Dark Fruit, everything else led to this mont. The thought of gaining the power to destroy the world filled him with excitent.
Teach crouched and slipped beneath the cloth, hiding whatever thod he intended to use. Around him, his six core crew mbers ford a protective circle, watching for any interference from the Marines.
Silence fell over them.
This mont would determine everything.
Only if Teach erged with the power he promised would these violent criminals truly acknowledge him as their captain. Otherwise, even with Shiryu present, there were those among them who believed Teach might not survive.
Sengoku's expression grew heavier. Sweat ford on his forehead as he weighed his options.
With both the Blackbeard Pirates and the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates present, he could only choose one target with the forces he had left.
Although Blackbeard was undeniably an enemy, all evidence suggested his acceptance of the Seven Warlords position had only been a ans to infiltrate Impel Down and recruit its worst criminals.
"Whitebeard… what kind of monster did you allow to stay by your side? The cruelest part is that you never realized the son who would bury you in the end."
Looking back, Blackbeard's ambition and patience were terrifying. It was even possible that the entire Marineford War had been influenced by him from the shadows.
Around them, Marines surrounded the Blackbeard Pirates but hesitated to attack.
"What are they doing?"
"What is Blackbeard planning under that cloth?"
No one moved without orders. The strength of Blackbeard's group was undeniable. If a battle broke out, it would tie down a huge portion of the Marine forces.
The decision rested solely with Sengoku.
It did not take long.
"Attack!"
Gunfire erupted instantly. Cannons roared, and several Vice Admirals charged forward.
…
At the frontline of the pursuit, Aether continued retreating while fighting.
His blade clashed against Garp's fist, while his Observation Haki allowed him to anticipate incoming attacks. At the sa ti, he tilted his head slightly, narrowly avoiding Kizaru's laser.
Facing two top-tier Marines at once put him under real pressure.
"Roger…"
Garp advanced step by step, dark red lightning crackling around his fists as his Haki surged.
Aether's eyes reflected the sa intensity. Conqueror's Haki wrapped around his blade, Ace, like burning flas.
Suddenly, all three of them paused.
The commotion from the rear battlefield drew their attention. Explosions and gunfire erupted near Sengoku's position, disrupting the Marine formation.
Blackbeard had arrived at the worst possible mont, bringing with him a group of dangerous allies.
His presence forced the Marines to divert a large portion of their forces.
Aether let out a soft laugh.
"Garp, don't underestimate Blackbeard. He has ambition, and now he has powerful allies from Impel Down."
"Roger, no matter how cunning he is, Sengoku will handle it."
Garp remained serious, but his trust in Sengoku was absolute.
Then Aether spoke again, his tone carrying a hint of amusent.
"Haha, Garp, you are still underestimating him. To possess two Devil Fruit abilities, two conditions are needed. One is being a user of the Dark-Dark Fruit. The other is having a unique body. Blackbeard already ets the first condition."
Both Garp and Kizaru froze for a mont.
In the distance, the black cloth still covered Whitebeard's body.
Kizaru narrowed his eyes slightly, connecting the implications.
"Are you saying… he can take Whitebeard's power?"
Garp's expression darkened.
"That's impossible…"
Before Aether could respond, a violent tremor erupted from the rear.
"Boom!"
The air itself cracked apart.
A massive shockwave surged forward, crushing everything in its path and destroying another section of Marineford.
Marines caught in its path were instantly wiped out or left gravely injured.
The power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit had returned.
The black cloth was thrown aside.
Blackbeard stepped forward.
In one hand, darkness swirled like a living abyss. In the other, a vibrating halo shimred with destructive force.
He walked forward confidently, his expression filled with arrogance.
The Marines froze.
They knew that power too well.
They had believed that with Whitebeard's death, they would never face it again.
Yet now, it had returned in the hands of Blackbeard.
"How is this possible?"
"That's Whitebeard's ability!"
"Isn't it impossible to have two Devil Fruits?"
Panic spread through the Marine ranks.
Blackbeard threw his head back and laughed.
"Zehahahaha! I have it! This is the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit! Marines, spread the word to the world, to those boring civilians and those self-righteous pirates. From today onward, the era that follows belongs to !"
His declaration echoed across the battlefield.
Behind him, his crew mbers finally showed genuine submission, their respect driven by the overwhelming power he now possessed.
In the distance, Sengoku's anger reached its peak.
He transford instantly into his golden Buddha form, rising into the air.
"Teach… you won't leave here alive!"
With a roar, he unleashed a massive shockwave toward Blackbeard and his crew.
"Buddha Shockwave!"
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