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Buzz!
A domineering aura roared forth like a raging storm and expanded in a circular shockwave that whipped Sakazuki's robes.
For a moment, the sky seemed to transform, its colors shifting to an overwhelming, crimson-black hue that sent shivers down one's spine.
The blood in Sakazuki's veins began to congeal, but a flicker of madness and ferocity instantly crossed his face.
His body snapped around.
Hōng lóng!
A thunderous roar reverberated, illuminating the heavens. Sakazuki flinched violently.
His eyes fixed on the Qilin, which was radiating blue arcs of lightning, and on Kojin, whose right fist was clenched and crackling with crimson-black lightning infused with Conqueror's Haki.
"Fist Bone."
"Heavenly Qilin!"
Hōng Lóng Lóng!
The thunderous roar reverberated through Sakazuki's eardrums. In an instant, the Heavenly Qilin descended with a ferocious roar, bearing down on him alongside Kojin's fist, infused with Conqueror's Haki and crackling with crimson-black lightning.
Then, the punch ruthlessly struck his face.
The sheer force of the blow, infused with the scorching heat and devastating power of Conqueror's Haki and lightning, nearly exploded Sakazuki's head. The impact sent him flying backward without a moment's notice.
His body skidded rapidly across the ice, leaving a trail of blood in its wake. He crashed through the frozen, towering waves—icebergs formed by the earlier upheaval—rolling nearly ten thousand meters before slowing to a stop.
Cough! Cough! Cough! Cough!
Violent coughing wracked Sakazuki as blood streamed from his mouth. He braced himself with his right hand and staggered to his feet.
Watching this scene, Kojin narrowed his eyes.
"He really can take a beating!" he muttered, taking a step forward and transforming into a bolt of lightning that instantly closed the distance.
The next instant, his right hand shot up with fingers spread wide and aimed directly at Sakazuki's face.
Crackling hiss!
An arc of electricity flashed, followed by a brilliant burst of light resembling a miniature blue sun.
"Die!"
Sakazuki roared, swinging his fist and unleashing a barrage of magma punches.
However, an energy shield materialized around Kojin, effortlessly blocking every blow.
"Eight Hundred Million Volts!"
A cold voice echoed as lightning erupted from Kojin's palm and coalesced into a towering thunder pillar that pierced the heavens.
"Heavenly Punishment!"
A scorching heatwave swept outward as the dazzling Thunder Pillar instantly engulfed Sakazuki.
The Thunder Pillar shot forward in an instant, piercing towering icebergs before erupting in a massive explosion of flames and vanishing into the distance.
Yet Kojin's brow furrowed. His attack had missed its target.
He turned slowly, his gaze narrowing as he watched a blinding golden light gradually coalesce into a distinct figure.
"Borsalino."
The one who rescued Sakazuki was none other than Borsalino, the Glint-Glint Fruit Ability User.
"Facing a monster like you, Kojin, truly makes me tremble with fear!" Borsalino sighed dramatically and supported Sakazuki with one arm. "How terrifying!"
"Stop joking around," Kojin chuckled softly. "Of the Marine Three Monsters, you're the one who hides your true strength the best."
His gaze lingered on Borsalino before glancing at Sakazuki, whose face was covered in wounds and looked utterly disheveled. A shadow darkened Kojin's expression.
The Three Monsters were no easy opponents—they were extremely troublesome, in fact. Defeating them swiftly was utterly unrealistic.
Huff!
A cold chill swept across Kojin's back. He turned and saw that Kuzan had already risen to his feet and positioned himself behind Kojin.
Kuzan's eyes scanned the scene, and Kojin realized he was now surrounded by the three admirals.
"I admit your individual combat prowess surpasses even Monsters.
"But against the three of us..."
Sakazuki took a deep breath and said coldly, "Right now! You're already surrounded!!"
Hearing this, Kojin's eyebrows arched slightly before he suddenly burst into laughter.
"Indeed, I am surrounded!"
"However..."
His body lowered gradually as he leaned forward. His hands clenched and released in rapid succession. A wild fervor and excitement blazed across his face.
"It's not the three of you who have surrounded me!"
It's me alone who has surrounded you all!"
As his words rang out, his eyes snapped open.
Buzz!
A suffocating gale of max-level Conqueror's Haki surged forth across the frozen sea.
The first to bear the brunt of this onslaught were the younger versions of the Three Admirals.
Their faces grew immensely grave.
The battle erupted in an instant:
The future Three Admirals versus Kojin.
Borsalino's entire body blazed with light as he vanished in a flash of impossible speed and reappeared behind Kojin.
Without hesitation, he raised his leg and unleashed a lightning-fast kick.
Lightspeed Kick!
"Energy Shield!"
Arcs of electricity crackled around Kojin as an Energy Shield formed instantaneously.
The Lightspeed Kick slammed into the Energy Shield on his back, unleashing a terrifying force that exploded outward in a massive blast.
Kā cā!
The energy shield shattered, but the kick's momentum was completely neutralized.
Kojin grinned, clenching his right fist. With a powerful twist of his torso, he swung backward.
Bang!
Borsalino was sent flying and crashed onto the ice, shattering the frozen surface in a burst of light.
A Thunder Blade materialized in his right hand. Crouching slightly, he clashed ruthlessly with the oncoming Kuzan once more.
"No matter how strong you are, you can't withstand the combined might of the three of us."
Kojin, surrender now!"
Kuzan spoke in a deep voice.
"I don't agree with what you're saying."
Kojin grinned, clenched his left fist, and swung it sideways at Sakazuki, who was charging forward.
Bang!
Kojin's Conqueror's Haki-infused fist, crackling with electricity, firmly blocked Sakazuki's magma strike.
"Arghhh!"
"Die!" Sakazuki roared, his eyes blazing with murderous intent.
He swung his fists relentlessly, sending molten magma streaking toward Kojin like meteorites.
Kojin's body transformed into lightning and flickered rapidly to evade each blow.
Several breaths later, Kojin leaped into the air and landed directly above Sakazuki.
"Fist Bone: Aerolite!"
He brought his fist crashing down.
Bang!
Sakazuki roared as his magma-coated fist collided with Kojin's, barely managing to block the strike.
"Don't underestimate me!"
"Asshole!"
The force of the impact shattered the ice beneath Sakazuki's feet, causing it to crumble and collapse.
Kojin's eyes narrowed as he readied another punch.
But in the next instant, a golden beam of light shot toward him from the side.
The golden radiance, brimming with terrifying power, belonged to Borsalino.
"Ama no Murakumo!"
With a thunderous roar, Borsalino swung his sword in an attack.
Kojin retreated, then countered with a punch.
The two clashed in a blur of motion, sparks flying as their attacks collided at impossible speeds.
"Has anyone ever told you..." Kojin suddenly called out.
"Hm?" Borsalino looked puzzled, but his sword continued to flash downward without hesitation.
"You rely too much on your Devil Fruit powers!"
As the words left Kojin's mouth, his figure flickered and vanished before Borsalino's eyes.
"He's gone!" Borsalino exclaimed in shock.
"Behind you!" Kuzan, who was rushing forward, shouted a warning.
But it was too late.
Kojin reappeared as a blur, his fist crashing down on Borsalino's head with merciless force.
Bang!
Without hesitating, Borsalino's body flipped through the air and soared into the distance.
At that moment, Kizaru, one of the future Three Admirals, felt as if his head were about to explode.
"Die, Kojin!"
"Ryusei Kazan — Meteor Volcano!"
In the distance, Sakazuki had lost his mind completely, roaring skyward.
Countless streams of magma erupted into the air, blanketing the sky like rain before plummeting toward Kojin.
Bang.
"Sakazuki," Kojin murmured, gazing up at the molten downpour. A sudden thought struck him.
"Your little flame..."
"is only fit to light my birthday candles!"
In the next instant, brilliant thunderlight erupted around him. After a brief delay, it detonated, surging upward in countless electric arcs that collided with the falling magma.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Massive explosions erupted, blooming like dazzling fireworks in the sky.
Then, Kojin pointed his right index finger at Kuzan, who was charging toward him, and fired a single, precise shot.
"Five hundred million volt Thunder Dragon!"
The roaring Thunder Dragon burst forth, charging headlong toward Kuzan.
"Yaskani no Magatama!"
Suddenly, Borsalino's voice echoed from the distant sky, and countless golden beams of light rained down on Kojin once more.
Thunderlight crackled across Kojin's body as he darted across the icy surface, dodging nearly every laser beam with lightning-fast reflexes.
Three breaths later, his thunderlight veered abruptly, bringing him face-to-face with Borsalino.
"You're quite the troublesome fellow, aren't you?" Kojin's deep voice rumbled as he swung his Thunder Blade downward.
Clang!
Borsalino parried the blow with his own sword and let out a soft sigh.
"That's no way to talk to an old friend," he said.
Kojin Issho: "Then let's call this a friendly spar!"
"I couldn't ask for anything more!" Borsalino replied with a grin.
Although they spoke of a friendly spar, the aftershocks of their clashing swords and blades could easily shatter a small mountain. The shockwaves rippled outward at an astonishing speed.
In less than twenty breaths, they had exchanged hundreds of blows.
They moved at speeds beyond human limits, displaying breathtaking mastery of sword techniques.
Kojin had underestimated Borsalino all along. Of the three, he was the most deeply hidden and formidable opponent.
Sakazuki's attacks were devastating, and he had immense stamina. Even when facing Kojin's deadly techniques, Sakazuki could endure severe injuries and continue his relentless assault.
Despite their mutual animosity, Kojin begrudgingly acknowledged Sakazuki's combat prowess.
In an instant, the other two charged forward and encircled Kojin.
He dove down, landing on the icy surface.
Gazing at the trio that had once again encircled him, Kojin suddenly grinned.
"Looks like five-tenths power isn't enough to handle all three of you!"
He clenched his fists, his muscles coiling tight like a stone sculpture.
Light blazed in his eyes, and his blood surged.
"Let's go all out!"
His knees bent slowly, unleashing an invisible wave of energy. A savage grin spread across Kojin's face.
"Now, you'd better be careful!"
Don't get killed by me!"
(End Of This Chapter)