The three were defeated without suspense.
After all, they were terrestrial creatures—expecting them to maintain peak combat effectiveness in an aerial and naval battle was unrealistic. While using Moonwalk to stay airborne and simultaneously fighting against a group of powerhouses on par with them, their endurance only lasted about half an hour.
"Damn it!"
"If this were on land, I wouldn't lose to any of you!"
Akainu glared at Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, lava seeping from his body in rage. However, the Eight Trigram Seal on him restricted his strength, reducing his power to barely one percent of his full capability.
Meanwhile, the Chaton had finally succumbed to Magellan's poison and lay unconscious.
Momousagi had been overwhelmed by the Complete Body Susanoo and collapsed weakly to the side. Unfortunately for her, her enemies were undead—they had no sympathy to spare.
[Chat Group]
Whitebeard: "Group Leader, what do you plan to do with Akainu? If possible, give me a chance to fight him."
Fire Fist Ace: "Me too! The last time I fought him, I was stuck in Impel Down, exhausted and barely able to use my abilities properly. I need a rematch!"
Golden Lion Shiki (mockingly): "Kid, don't talk big. Even at full strength, you wouldn't be his match. And if I recall correctly, he was already on the verge of death when he fought you, wasn't he?"
Fire Fist Ace (gritting his teeth): "When did I ever say I could beat him? I just wasn't satisfied with how our fight ended. Even if I lose, I want to go all out!"
Whitebeard (laughing): "Gurarara! If you're that eager, I can give you the chance!"
Fire Fist Ace (quickly waving his hands): "No, no, Dad, you should do it! If you hadn't been injured back then, you would've smashed Akainu into the ground!"
Pirate King Roger (weakly): "I wanna fight him too!"
Lucas: "No problem!"
Lucas emerged from the shadows and knocked Akainu unconscious with a swift strike. He planned to take him back to the Ninja World, where Whitebeard and the others could have their long-awaited battle.
Uchiha Madara eyed Momousagi and Chaton with a smirk. "Group Leader, what about these two? They're high-ranking Marines—why not take this opportunity to kill them?"
Lucas thought for a moment before responding, "Like Magellan, we'll keep them captive for now. Ensure they're under control and can't escape. If needed, I might let them go later."
Sebastian Shaw (puzzled): "Why let them go? They're your enemies!"
Whitebeard: "If the World Government and Marines collapse too quickly, the world will fall into chaos."
Sebastian Shaw (grinning): "And what's wrong with that? Chaos breeds opportunity!"
Senju Hashirama: "The Group Leader doesn't need such an opportunity. He already has the power to overthrow the World Government. The only reason he hasn't is because he lacks a proper system to replace it."
Sebastian Shaw (eagerly): "Then just build one! If that's too much trouble, recruit people who will pledge loyalty to you!"
Senju Tobirama: "It's not that simple. If you randomly recruit people, they'll only use you as a stepping stone for their own ambitions. In the end, your name will be tarnished, and you'll suffer losses while they reap the benefits."
Gengetsu Hōzuki: "Exactly. The Group Leader is focusing on cultivating loyal and trustworthy subordinates."
Howard Stark (chuckling): "Shaw, the Group Leader isn't like you. He may not be a saint, but he's definitely not a villain either. He's got a kind heart—he wouldn't resort to the kind of ruthless tactics you're suggesting."
Lucas glanced at the chat and smiled. Howard Stark's assessment of him wasn't entirely wrong—but it wasn't entirely right either.
Yes, Lucas was kind, but more importantly, the nature of the chat group forced him to maintain a benevolent image. If he revealed a ruthless persona, earning skills and trust from the members would become significantly harder.
A good reputation was essential.
Ninja World
To provide Whitebeard and Akainu with a proper battlefield, Lucas traveled to a remote section of the ocean, far from the Ninja Continent. With a wave of his hand, he used Wood Style to construct a solid island, then summoned Whitebeard and Fire Fist Ace.
Whitebeard tightened his grip on the golden naginata Lucas had crafted for him. A savage grin spread across his face as he turned his gaze to Akainu, who lay unconscious nearby. "Where is he?"
Raising his hand, Lucas used Medical Ninjutsu to heal Akainu's injuries while also breaking the seal suppressing his power.
Akainu stirred and slowly opened his eyes.
"Where… is this place?"
His gaze swept across the battlefield before landing on two familiar figures—Whitebeard and Fire Fist Ace.
A sneer curled on his lips. "So… I've finally arrived in the afterlife?"
Cracking his knuckles, he stood up and glared at them. "What? You want to settle the score?"
Whitebeard sneered in response, stepping forward without hesitation.
His movements were swift—he leaped into the air, his naginata cloaked in Armament Haki and Tremor-Tremor Fruit energy, slashing down toward Akainu.
Last time, due to his lingering injuries, he had suffered a humiliating defeat at Akainu's hands.
Now?
Now, he was in his prime. And he was going to make Akainu pay.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Lava surged, and the ground trembled violently as Whitebeard and Akainu clashed on the wooden island. Their battle quickly escalated into an all-out war, shaking the very foundations of the battlefield.
[Chat Group]
Senju Hashirama (regretfully): "So this is Akainu's true strength… What a pity. I didn't get to witness his full power earlier."
Uchiha Madara (curious): "Group Leader, can you arrange a fight with Akainu at his peak for me?"
Lucas: "No problem. Anyone who wants to fight him, I'll make it happen."
Senju Tobirama: "Group Leader, what are you planning to do?"
Lucas (grinning): "Kill Akainu and reincarnate him, of course. He'll be my personal training dummy. If anyone gets bored, they can spar with him for entertainment."
Fisher Tiger (sighing): "You're going to kill him? What a shame. I'm not exactly fond of Marines, but I do recognize that Akainu and his faction are some of the few genuinely determined to eliminate pirates. Compared to those Marines who waver in their beliefs, he's at least consistent."
Golden Lion Shiki (mocking): "Fisher Tiger, weren't you killed by the Marines? Didn't expect you to be defending them."
Fisher Tiger: "To me, the Marines were just a tool—it's the Celestial Dragons and the World Government that pull the strings. Akainu's death is nothing more than the loss of an effective tool, which I do find a bit unfortunate."
Lucas: "Akainu's firm dedication to eradicating pirates is admirable, sure. But unless he's reincarnated, I can't trust him to follow my commands."
Howard Stark: "Why's that?"
Lucas: "Because Akainu would sacrifice his own comrades without hesitation if it meant achieving his goal. That kind of mentality makes him unreliable."
Pirate King Roger: "Ah, a typical Marine hawk. People like that are dangerous within a team. If not handled properly, they'll ignite internal conflicts."
Lucas: "Exactly. He wouldn't just cause internal strife—he'd outright refuse orders if they didn't align with his beliefs. That's why reincarnating him is the best approach. Once he's under my control, I won't have to worry about him acting out."
Some people admired Akainu's resolve—mostly those who didn't have to deal with him directly. But for those who worked with him?
Civilians feared he would annihilate them alongside the pirates.
Comrades feared he would sacrifice them for his ideals.
Superiors feared he would disobey orders in pursuit of his own justice.
Sure, he might wipe out pirates and reduce crime, but his presence was a ticking time bomb that made everyone uneasy.
More importantly, Lucas had his own priorities—his chat group members were his greatest assets. Naturally, he had to side with them.
Killing Akainu and reincarnating him was the most logical decision, whether from a strategic, emotional, or practical standpoint.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The battle between Whitebeard and Akainu continued.
The Wood Style of a Ten Tails Jinchūriki was far superior to that of Senju Hashirama. The sheer amount of wood created was enough to build a fortress that could last a thousand years.
As Whitebeard and Akainu clashed, the wooden island quaked under the impact of their blows. Had it been an ordinary island, it would have long since been reduced to rubble. But this Wood Style creation remained resilient, absorbing both the searing magma and the devastating tremors.
After half an hour, Akainu was starting to falter.
[Chat Group]
Howard Stark (frowning): "Something seems off. Weren't they supposed to be evenly matched? Why is Akainu losing so decisively?"
Senju Tobirama: "It's not a problem with Akainu—it's a problem with Whitebeard. If this were a normal fight, they could go at it for days. But Whitebeard isn't just fighting. He's killing."
Golden Lion Shiki: "Exactly. Just because Akainu fought Aokiji for ten days doesn't mean he has infinite stamina. Recovery plays a role too. During his fight with Aokiji, his body was healing as he fought. But now? Now, he's burning through his energy without a chance to recover."
Howard Stark: "Ah, I get it. It's like how an average worker can push through several hours of light work but would only last a few minutes in an intense, high-stress job."
Pirate King Roger: "And don't forget—Whitebeard's reincarnated body gives him unlimited stamina. He can afford to trade blow for blow without hesitation."
Sebastian Shaw: "Then doesn't that make Whitebeard completely unstoppable?"
Whitebeard: "Gurarara! Even without this advantage, I wouldn't lose. This fight is my way of venting my frustrations. After I reincarnate Akainu, I'll have a proper duel with him. That'll be the real fight."
Outside World
Whitebeard roared as he launched a devastating punch, infused with Armament Haki and Tremor-Tremor Fruit power. The impact shattered the air, ripping through Akainu's body.
Akainu was sent flying, his consciousness fading as he crashed into the ground.
He didn't even have time to activate his Logia body to mitigate the damage.
He was out cold.
Lucas stepped forward, his Rinnegan glowing as he activated his ability.
"Rinnegan—World Overwrite!"
He extracted Akainu's soul, sifting through his memories for valuable information.
A name immediately stood out.
"Vegapunk."
Lucas's eyes gleamed with interest. So that's where I'll find what I need…
Not intending to waste Akainu's soul, Lucas took out a white seed and infused it with Chakra, causing it to sprout into a White Zetsu. Using White Zetsu as a sacrifice, he reincarnated Akainu.
Akainu's eyes remained closed, but Lucas immediately noticed something strange.
A faint, unknown energy swirled within Akainu's new body, seemingly trying to break free but unable to do so.
Lucas narrowed his eyes. "What is this…?"
Activating his Rinnegan, he carefully observed the phenomenon.
Then, realization dawned.
"The Magma-Magma Fruit?"
Lucas smirked. In the world of One Piece, a Devil Fruit ability would dissipate upon the user's death, reforming somewhere else in the world.
But here?
In the Naruto world, the laws were different. The Magma-Magma Fruit wasn't dispersing properly.
A bold idea formed in his mind.
"Let's see if this works."
Using his Rinnegan, he attempted to extract the Magma-Magma Fruit ability from Akainu's body.
It worked.
Holding the extracted essence, he infused it into a regular fruit. Within moments, the fruit transformed, taking on the characteristic swirls of a Devil Fruit.
[Chat Group]
Whitebeard (stunned): "Did you just… steal a Devil Fruit's power? Like Teach?"
Lucas: "No, this is Rinnegan's ability."
Senju Hashirama (confused): "But Rinnegan and Devil Fruits are completely different systems. Should that even be possible?"
Lucas: "Two possibilities—either it's the effect of cross-world interaction, or it's due to my system skills. I'll need to experiment further to confirm which one."
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