Next...
It's an unending flurry of blows!
Akihara Kagura moves so fast that it's hard to keep up!
Marco can only fully deploy his Observation Haki in an attempt to track Akihara Kagura's movements, yet he remains at the receiving end of the attacks...
However...
This made Marco discover something truly terrifying!
"This guy..."
Marco's head gets punched again, and he uncontrollably flies to one side, disbelief flashing in his eyes: "This guy's speed isn't completely reliant on the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, even my Observation can't keep up with his movements..."
That's the most terrifying thing!
This is what Marco finds the most terrifying!
It means Vice Admiral Akihara Kagura has mastered Taijutsu to a level that ordinary people cannot even reach; in terms of Taijutsu, Marco admits he is no match for Akihara Kagura!
Add to that...
His Devil Fruit ability is only adept at healing, not particularly skilled in offense; he finds no means to counterattack and defeat his opponent!
However...
He is the captain of Whitebeard Pirates' first division!
Frankly...
The current Marco is second only to his father Whitebeard within the Whitebeard Pirates, a dreaded Great Pirate in the New World, capable of occasionally clashing with monstrous beings like Kaido!
Yet...
He finds himself no match for this Vice Admiral!
Even in battle, he finds no opportunity to retaliate. He is completely suppressed now, with no solution to break free!
This Vice Admiral's strength...
It's not just abnormal; it's overwhelmingly strong!
"Seems like you're not great at fighting..."
Akihara Kagura suddenly flickers in front of Marco, his gaze fixed on the Phoenix's eyes: "Perhaps you're only good at taking hits..."
"!!!"
Marco looks at Akihara Kagura in front of him, somewhat shocked!
The next moment!
Akihara Kagura suddenly grabs the Phoenix by the neck and hurls him heavily onto the ground, shattering the surrounding floor in an instant!
Countless black lightning envelops the Phoenix's body, and the immense thunderous roar echoes across Enies Lobby, even disrupting the signal of the Recording Radio Snail...
An endless cloud of dust spreads...
The ground shows a massive crater.
Marco's weak body lies in the crater, covered in wounds, with the green flames on his body gradually receding, exhausted from overuse, reverting him from Phoenix form to human form...
Marco...
Is clearly defeated...
A group of Red Hair Pirates, seeing this scene, are also somewhat in disbelief, many of them widening their eyes, as they are well aware of Marco's strength!
BluBluBluBlu...
The Radio Snail in Akihara Kagura's possession rings.
Akihara Kagura gently waves to disperse the smoke in front of him, seemingly uninterested in defeating such a powerful opponent as Marco. His gaze falls on Ace and his brothers standing stunned...
"Marshal Sengoku."
Akihara Kagura connects the Radio Snail in his hand.
"How's the situation on your side?"
Sengoku immediately concerns himself with the situation at Enies Lobby, hurriedly asking: "I see the Recording Radio Snail's image has issues..."
"A few individuals tried to rescue Straw Hat Luffy, I've handled them..."
Akihara Kagura glances back at Marco lying on the ground, speaking softly: "The signal might be weak due to excessive use of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit ability while battling Phoenix Marco..."
"You've won."
Sengoku, while pondering ways to resolve the situation, also pays attention to the situation at Enies Lobby. He doesn't manage to praise Akihara Kagura for his terrifying progress and strength, but reminds him solemnly: "But there are many great pirates that escaped from Impel Down heading towards Enies Lobby..."
"..."
Akihara Kagura falls silent.
This silence, to Sengoku, indicates Akihara Kagura's lack of confidence.
Even after dealing with Marco, it doesn't remedy the Navy's decline, with two of the Four Emperors' Pirates targeting Marine Headquarters Marineford and Enies Lobby, any added pressure could crush the Navy...
Not to mention...
The terrifying pirates imprisoned at Impel Down...
"Be prepared, we will win."
Sengoku has thought things through. He doesn't reveal his decision through the Radio Snail, but he knows that Akihara Kagura is perceptive enough to understand his intent.
"Yes."
Akihara Kagura nods, indicating he understands.
Evidently.
Sengoku has readied himself to seek aid from Konoha Pirates.
After stating this, the Navy Admiral immediately hangs up the Radio Snail, because he observes that the Whitebeard Pirates seem to have received the battle report from Enies Lobby. All three Moby Dick ships anchor and set sail, clearly intending to leave Marineford...
Apparently.
Marco and Fire Fist Ace's defeat seems to exceed Whitebeard's expectations, the Sea Emperor, still deemed the world's strongest man, no longer plans to stay here and aims to head to Enies Lobby to join the battle...
However...
This isn't good news for the Navy...
Even if the Moby Dick departs, and reinforcements from Marine Headquarters Marineford head for Enies Lobby, the war will still unfold to the Navy's disadvantage...