In an instant, a purple slash, like a beam of heavenly light, directly struck the massive shockwave unleashed by Sengoku. With a 'boom,' the residual energy swept across the entire island in a moment.
The clash of two equally matched powers made the island tremble incessantly. The ground cracked, trees toppled, and the air currents became chaotic. At this moment, it was as if a natural disaster had descended, utterly destroying the environment without mercy.
Sengoku felt that this slash was like a heavenly blade, capable of breaking through his shockwave at any moment to strike him. "Yaya ya!" He blocked with all his might but was still repelled instantly, grinding two deep gullies into the ground as he slid back.
The lightning-infused slash moved forward, traversing nearly half the island, carving a deep fissure into the earth. The residual lightning continued to destroy everything that came near it.
The slash finally exhausted its power. By now, Sengoku was drenched in sweat. His golden Buddha form flickered weakly, and the shockwave also reached its limit. With a 'pop,' it exploded, and the air currents raged wildly around them.
With a'swish,' the final bit of the slash's power instantly pierced through the chaotic airflow and, with a 'putchi,' directly hit Sengoku, shattering his 'Indestructible Vajra' defense. His massive golden Buddha body was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into a small mountain with a 'bang,' causing the rocks to shatter.
While being flung into the air, Sengoku was forced to deactivate his Devil Fruit ability, reverting to his appearance wearing the Marine coat. However, he looked extremely battered, severely injured and unable to fight any longer.
Lying on the small mountain he had collapsed, he gasped for breath. His Marine coat and hat were nowhere in sight. His hair was puffed up like a ball, his glasses were broken, and a deep, bone-visible cut across his face down to his chest was bleeding profusely.
After unleashing that strike, Raiden Ei also felt a bit unwell, somewhat drained. Not feeling the Elemental Power was not a good sensation; it was as if she had been hollowed out. She panted slightly, and the 'Musou Isshin' in her hand dissipated, returning into her body.
"Not dead yet? Her life force is quite tough. When I recover my Elemental Power, I'll strike her again next time!"
Her Observation Haki had been covering this area the entire time, perceiving Sengoku's reactions. She also knew the destruction caused by the slash she launched—it had nearly cut the island in half.
Raiden Ei turned and headed toward the coast. She hadn't forgotten the two CP agents standing beside Sengoku. This place would soon be surrounded by World Government personnel, and she needed to leave quickly.
The purple figure continuously rushed across the island toward the sea, surrounded by an environment utterly destroyed. Now that the fight was over, the air currents had calmed down and were no longer sweeping everywhere.
She wasn't far from the coast and reached it in a short while. The waves caused by the earlier fight had not yet subsided. Coupled with the chaotic currents around the location of Toryu Island, the sea surface was now surging violently, and the seabed was surely not calm either. Without hesitation, she leaped into the sea. The sound of her entry was drowned out by the massive roar of the waves.
On the other side of the island, a news-coo used a den den mushi to broadcast everything that had happened.
"Hahaha, big news! This is definitely big news."
"I will write this report myself. A Celestial Dragon was killed, and Sengoku was defeated. The World Government definitely won't be able to sit still this time, hahaha."
"I want everyone on the seas to see this scene!"
"Raiden Ei, hahaha, what a great name! I will help you make a name for yourself on the seas, don't worry!"
The News Coo, Morgans, shouted excitedly after watching the battle broadcast by the news-coo. He then picked up a pen to start writing the report.
"The headline will be: Shocking! A Mysterious Great Swordsman Appears in the East Blue, Defeating Marine Admiral Sengoku with a Heaven-Shaking Slash."
Meanwhile, Sengoku found it difficult to move. He was exhausted from the battle and had taken a direct hit. If he weren't currently in his prime, twenty years later he definitely wouldn't have been able to withstand that blow. Tremblingly, he took out a den den mushi from his pocket and pressed the switch. He used a special den den mushi that wouldn't be affected by various situations.
"Poru poru..."
"Hoo hoo... I blocked it? I finally survived. I must report to the Fleet Admiral quickly. We seriously underestimated Raiden Ei, hoo hoo... I still can't move my body."
"Click."
Soon, the den den mushi was answered. Kong's majestic voice came from the den den mushi.
"Sengoku, how did the mission go? Did you capture Raiden Ei on Toryu Island?"
"Hoo hoo hoo... Fleet Admiral, I failed!"
"Sengoku! Sengoku! How are you? Did something go wrong?"
"Yes, Fleet Admiral. We severely underestimated this woman, Raiden Ei. She possesses strength comparable to an Emperor of the Sea."
"How could that be? How are you? I'll notify a warship to come support you right away."
"I'm fine, I won't die for now, but I was struck by Raiden Ei's slash and cannot move. I will report the details to you in person when I return.
Right now, I need to report to you that Raiden Ei has escaped from Toryu Island. Based on the route she took previously, she will most likely head toward Loguetown.
Hoo hoo hoo... Her strength is formidable, be careful. However, she didn't show me her full strength at the beginning; I forced her hand before she attacked me.
Furthermore, after defeating me, she did not continue the attack but left this place. I suspect the strength she displayed has some kind of limitation. We should capture her and imprison her in Impel Down or kill her while she hasn't recovered yet."
"Mhm, I understand. I have already notified the warships; they will arrive soon. You should focus on recuperating. I will send people to handle these matters."
"Yes, I will."
"Click."
Sengoku hung up the den den mushi and looked with difficulty at the two men in white suits beside him. They had appeared here long ago but hadn't interrupted his report.
The two CP agents had also witnessed that earth-shattering slash, which had nearly split the island in two. They were somewhat surprised to see that Sengoku was still alive.
"Admiral Sengoku, do you need any assistance?"
"Hoo, no need. I will recover soon."
"Very well! Then can you tell us what happened to Raiden Ei, the criminal who killed a Celestial Dragon?"
"She probably escaped! Using such a powerful slash must have consumed a great deal of her energy."
"Mhm, then do you know which direction she fled?"
"Not exactly clear. I speculate she might be heading toward the Grand Line!"
"Alright then, we'll go pursue her now!"
The two CP agents understood Sengoku's words; if they wanted to capture Raiden Ei, they had to hurry, or she would enter the Grand Line. Their figures vanished with a'swish.'
Only Sengoku remained, lying alone on the shattered earth. The surrounding environment was completely devastated by the aftermath of the battle, and some surviving wild beasts fled in panic.
"Why is my recovery from injury so slow?"
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