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Seeing that all sides had finalized their choices, Shinji spoke calmly:
"Since everyone has decided, the second match is set—Akainu vs. Senju Tobirama."
Pirate World
The moment Tobirama's name appeared, unease spread.
Most people knew nothing about him—except one thing.
Water.
Anything with "water" in its name was bad news for a Devil Fruit user.
Akainu's expression darkened instantly.
Akainu:
"Whitebeard, you bastard. Just wait to die."
Whitebeard laughed.
Whitebeard:
"You should save that magma of yours for lighting your birthday candles, Magma Brat."
Kaido snorted.
Kaido:
"You're stepping into a fight without knowing your place. You don't even understand your own strength."
Akainu finally snapped.
Akainu:
"You two old corpses—after I win, I'll kill you both myself!"
Big Mom scoffed.
Big Mom:
"Worry about not getting humiliated first."
Back at Marineford, Sengoku felt a headache coming on. Every insult aimed at Akainu felt like an insult to the Marines themselves.
The Arena Appears
The massive screen lit up again.
Akainu turned to look—and nearly coughed up blood.
"…A reef?"
A lone reef, surrounded by open sea.
Garp clicked his tongue."Akainu, your luck is really something."
Whitebeard added casually:
Whitebeard:
"By the way, I'm taking Ace with me now."
The Marines froze.
He had rescued Ace while everyone was busy arguing.
Fire Fist Ace:
"Red Dog—just wait. You're getting flattened later."
Akainu finally lost it.
He spat blood and collapsed.
Kizaru blinked."What a terrifying battlefield. Looks like Akainu's about to lose."
Akainu glared weakly."If you can't talk properly… don't talk."
Garp chuckled."That's what you get for trying to kill my grandson."
Then, louder:"Someone get him medical help."
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Madara suddenly spoke, his tone cold and sharp.
He recounted how Tobirama had killed his brother Izuna during the clan wars.
Those were times when ninja survived only by fighting—when missions meant death, and clans slaughtered each other without mercy.
Tobirama replied calmly:
Tobirama:
"As Hokage, my duty is to protect Konoha. I will bring true peace to the ninja world."
Madara sneered.
Madara:
"You speak of peace now. Why didn't you do that back then?"
Tobirama answered without hesitation:
Tobirama:
"This battle—I will fight with everything I have.My wish will be peace for the ninja world."
The Battlefield
Golden light descended.
Akainu and Tobirama were transported onto the reef.
The resurrected Tobirama studied Akainu briefly.
He had expected a loud brute.
Instead, he saw a man radiating the aura of a seasoned soldier—hardened, relentless, merciless.
Akainu stared back, eyes cold and emotionless.
If looks could kill, Tobirama would already be ash.
They stood in silence.
Neither spoke.
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Among the Admirals, Aokiji and Kizaru exchanged glances.
Akainu was at a severe disadvantage.
Kizaru could relocate instantly.Aokiji could freeze the sea itself.
Akainu?
His magma was directly countered by water.
Straw Hat Pirates
Luffy grinned."Ace is safe!"
Zoro narrowed his eyes."Even so… don't underestimate Akainu. That pressure is intense."
Sanji noticed Robin trembling.
"Robin?"
Her voice shook."It was him… Akainu ordered the destruction of Ohara's evacuation ship."
Fear flooded her eyes.
Sanji took her hand gently."Tears don't suit a beautiful lady."
Luffy's smile vanished.
"I won't forgive anyone who hurt my friends."
Naruto World
The Third Hokage felt his chest tighten.
That pressure…
Even Naruto felt uneasy."This guy's scary…"
Raikage Ai studied Akainu closely, admiration flickering in his eyes.
"Absolute justice… a terrifying conviction."
Other Worlds
Jotaro frowned."…He looks like me."
Kakyoin compared them carefully—one radiating invincibility, the other iron authority.
DIO smiled faintly."Hoho… more frightening than me. I wonder what his blood tastes like."
Diane shivered."He's terrifying…"
Back on the Reef
Akainu stood rigid, magma simmering beneath his skin.
Tobirama remained perfectly calm.
As the Second Hokage—a master of strategy, war, and statecraft—
he had seen far worse than an angry man with power.
In his eyes, Akainu was nothing more than a volatile middle-aged soldier.
And the second battle—
was about to begin.