The combined attack of the Four Emperors, Mama and Kaido, instantly launched, forming a powerful impact that headed straight for Esdeath.
The two looked at Esdeath triumphantly.
This joint skill was something they had trained long ago when they were still together.
Even now, though they hadn't seen each other in a long time, their combined attack was still as formidable as before, with very few capable of stopping it.
"Mamamama!"
"This time, I can have a new son—no, a grandson!"
Charlotte Linlin laughed, wondering who among her sons this Marine should be paired with.
Looking at her sons...
"Katakuri, hahahaha, let Esdeath and Katakuri marry! Their children will definitely be strong!"
"Hey! Linlin!"
"First of all, even if you want her to have children, you need her consent, otherwise, I won't forgive you!"
Kaido looked at the triumphant Linlin and couldn't help but remind her; he thought highly of Esdeath.
If he had the chance, he even wanted to recruit Esdeath into his ranks, even if it meant her being his equal!
The two were not worried in the slightest, nor did they believe Esdeath could withstand their combined attack.
"Bankai!"
"Great Crimson Ice Ring!"
Ice Dragon Wings appeared behind her, a lifelike ice dragon pressing on Esdeath's back, extending from Hyōrinmaru.
Twelve ice snowflakes appeared above the ice dragon.
"Ice Dragon Wings!"
The ice dragon's two wings slowly extended, gradually growing to tens of meters in size, crossing to shield Esdeath.
Facing the surging energy, Esdeath remained calm.
Boom!
Instantly, the attack wave generated by the Overpowering Sea collided with the ice dragon's wings.
Crack!
Crack!
A grating sound rang out, immediately drawing the attention of Kaido and Mama, who both looked over.
The intense energy impact ripped up the ground, and a path of energy directly appeared on the other half of Dressrosa where Esdeath stood.
The generated attack force extended several kilometers away, affecting even those on the sea.
"Lady Esdeath!"
The few looked worriedly at the distant energy attack, their eyes filled with concern.
Such an energy impact could very well mean their direct demise if they were caught in it!
Meanwhile, Fujitora was controlling gravity, constantly pulling the fractured land caused by the attack, providing a foothold for the evacuated people of Dressrosa.
The area around the Marine warship was entirely filled with people from Dressrosa, yet no one boarded the warship.
There was no particular reason.
The civilians didn't trust the Marine, and Hancock and the others clearly had no intention of letting them board; women were fine, but men were not!
"Break!"
"Roar!"
A dragon's roar directly shattered the attack energy of the Overpowering Sea!
Esdeath, carried by the ice dragon, flew directly into the air, then flapped her ice wings, slowly descending from the sky.
"!"
Kaido and Mama looked at the unharmed Esdeath in disbelief, their eyes filled with incredulity.
Even they wouldn't claim to be able to face the Overpowering Sea unscathed, yet this female Marine had taken it head-on.
"Kaido!"
"Ah! I know!"
Kaido tightened his grip on his club again, while Mama clutched Napoleon in her hand.
This feeling was just like facing Roger and Garp at God Valley back then; they were experiencing that very feeling now!
Terrifying pressure!
"Now! Let's begin the second round!"
"Don't you dare die!"
Esdeath looked at the two Four Emperors; what could two Four Emperors do to her now!
"These three monsters!"
Doflamingo found himself experiencing fear for the first time; this scene didn't look like humans fighting at all!
Moreover, that female Marine was fighting two against one, and she wasn't even at a disadvantage!
Even if that monster old man Whitebeard were here, he wouldn't dare claim to face two Four Emperors simultaneously without falling into a disadvantage!
"This is!"
Just as Doflamingo felt extreme fear, he suddenly felt something release within him.
"Devil Fruit Awakening!"
"Fufufufufu!"
His Devil Fruit had actually awakened under these circumstances!
But...
Even with his Devil Fruit awakened, Doflamingo wasn't confident he could defeat any of the three monsters before him!
"Which scoundrel said Devil Fruits have no distinction of strength!"
Looking at the abilities of those three, they clearly hadn't awakened, yet he, who had awakened, wasn't confident in defeating them.
Isn't this a scam!
Doflamingo was so angry he cursed in his heart; even though his Devil Fruit had awakened, he couldn't be happy at all.
What was going on!
...
"Who is at Marineford now?"
Sengoku glanced at the messenger; he had just received a Den Den Mushi call from Hina.
Two Four Emperors had appeared in Dressrosa, and now Esdeath was fighting them two against one!
He couldn't afford for Esdeath to make any mistakes now!
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Admiral Akainu is currently guarding Marineford; the other two Admirals are not present."
"Alright, immediately notify Akainu to head to Dressrosa to reinforce Esdeath!"
The messenger quickly disappeared from the office, listening to Fleet Admiral Sengoku's information, filled with admiration for Esdeath!
Marine Rear Admiral Esdeath was actually fighting Kaido and Mama on her own; he had to hurry and find Admiral Akainu.
...
"Mamamama!"
"Take this! Heaven Fire!"
Prometheus in the sky instantly spewed out a large amount of flames.
As the flames approached, Esdeath showed no panic; with a snap of her fingers, cold air spread out.
The cold air and flames directly canceled each other out.
"Ha!"
Kaido's club immediately followed with an attack!
"Armament!"
"Armament!"
Mama and Kaido simultaneously launched attacks at Esdeath.
The club and Napoleon tore through the air, instantly striking at Esdeath.
"Armament!"
Esdeath, holding Hyōrinmaru, directly engaged the two in battle.
Boom! Boom boom!
The ear-piercing sound of clashing metal.
And the roars of the few erupted in the center of the battlefield.
Each collision between them caused the ground beneath their feet to crack inch by inch, weapon against weapon, and occasionally fist against fist.
Although Esdeath's stature was several times smaller than theirs, she was by no means inferior when facing their combined attack.
She even fought with ease.
Her combat experience and proficiency were increasing wildly.
The two also noticed this: not only was this Marine Rear Admiral not at a disadvantage, but she was also growing stronger with each passing moment.
Note:
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