"Why... what are these...?" Sengoku stared at the objects that looked like medical sprays and couldn't help but ask Leon.
Garp, the three Admirals, and countless Marines turned their attention toward them, their faces full of confusion.
"Explaining it would take too long, and time is of the essence," Leon said directly.
"Just try it and you'll understand."
In the midst of the conversation, he aimed one of the sprays at the anxiously approaching Akainu and sprayed him.
"Huh?" Akainu frowned. "Dr. Leon, what is this?"
Leon grinned. "Alright, now you can give it a try. Go on into the sea. You'll be fine, but remember—it only lasts for an hour."
"Huh?!"
Hearing Leon's words, everyone's eyes instantly lit up.
"Does this mean that after being sprayed, Devil Fruit users are no longer affected by seawater? They won't drown anymore?" Sengoku exclaimed.
Leon neither confirmed nor denied it, simply nodding with a smile.
"Let Admiral Akainu test it out."
"Alright!" Akainu was overjoyed and, without any hesitation, turned and leaped into the sea.
Splash—
At that moment, Sengoku and the others watched the sea surface intently.
Many Vice Admirals grew tense, ready to dive in for a rescue at any moment.
"Why hasn't Admiral Akainu resurfaced yet? Did something happen?" Vice Admiral Onigumo asked anxiously.
Sengoku and Garp also turned their gazes toward Leon.
"Don't worry, he's fine," Leon said calmly. "He might have discovered something interesting, so he's testing it out."
No sooner had he finished speaking than the sound of splashing water echoed from the sea's surface.
It was Akainu.
"Admiral Akainu!"
"Hahaha, Dr. Leon! This is a divine tool!" Akainu roared with laughter.
"I feel completely fine underwater! My strength and abilities are still intact. Not only that, but I can even breathe!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Sengoku and the others were stunned.
"Breathe?!"
"How is that possible?!"
They were humans, not Fishmen or Merfolk.
"Wait! Admiral Akainu's clothes... they're not wet!" a sharp-eyed Marine exclaimed, his face full of shock.
How could his clothes remain dry after being submerged in the sea?
Akainu laughed and explained, "That's because while I was underwater, a thin, invisible insulating layer formed around my body, completely separating me from the seawater. That's also why I could breathe!"
Hearing this, Sengoku and the others were even more astonished.
"Does this mean that with this spray, we can fight underwater without worrying about the ironclad rule that seawater suppresses Devil Fruit users?!" Sengoku's eyes lit up with renewed hope.
"That's right," Leon nodded, holding up the canister.
"But remember, the Waterproof Spray only lasts for one hour. You must return to land within that time, or it will be dangerous."
"Understood!" everyone roared.
Sengoku's face was filled with ecstasy as he turned to his top forces.
"Sakazuki, Borsalino, Kuzan! You three, along with all the Vice Admirals and the entire Seraphim army, use the waterproof spray immediately and pursue the Whitebeard Pirates!"
"YES, SIR!"
As soon as the order was given, the Marines sprang into action, grabbing the sprays from Leon and applying them.
Then, one by one, they charged into the sea.
The final pursuit had begun.
Countless witnesses to this scene were utterly stunned.
"Ability users moving freely in the water and even breathing?!"
"This is too overpowered! It's practically like being a Fishman!"
"Hahaha, this is fantastic! With such a powerful divine tool, Whitebeard and his crew definitely won't escape now!"
The originally gloomy atmosphere among the world's onlookers became electric with excitement as they watched the screens with bated anticipation.
...
Unlike the cheering civilians, Kaido, Big Mom, and the others watching were filled with pure shock.
"This... how the fuck that kid keep creating something like this?!" Kaido exclaimed.
He and Big Mom exchanged glances, both seeing the gravity of the situation in each other's eyes.
Freed from the constraints of the sea, the Marines could now force the Whitebeard Pirates into an underwater battle where the pirates' greatest advantage was nullified.
"This waterproof spray... under these circumstances, it can decide the outcome of the entire war," Big Mom said solemnly.
"We need to develop something like this too."
...
"It seems Whitebeard and his crew are in danger," Benn Beckman said on the Red Force, shaking his head with a sigh.
"I never expected the Marines to have another trick like this up their sleeve."
Dragon's expression was extremely serious.
"The most important thing is this Dr. Leon. Clearly, the Marines weren't prepared for this from the start. If we want the revolution to succeed, he is our greatest enemy."
Shanks smiled wryly. "Yes... he's truly too overpowered."
....
The remaining Warlords at Marineford were secretly astonished.
Leon's rate of development was absolutely terrifying.
With him on their side, the Marines' trump cards would be endless.
With a great roar, the full might of the Marines charged into the sea, a wave of justice determined to drown the age of pirates.
*****
"Hahahaha, we've won!"
"Pops, we did it!"
Under the sea, the pirate ships led by the Moby Dick erupted in cheers.
"My sons," Whitebeard said, his brow furrowed.
"Although we've won this time and successfully rescued Ace, we must not forget the many comrades we've lost. Our victory was extremely fortunate. Think about it—if the energy of the Overlord that Leon brought hadn't been depleted, we would have been the ones losing right now. So, we can celebrate, but we must never underestimate the enemy!"
Whitebeard's expression was grim.
He didn't want his sons to let their guard down over a single victory.
The Marines have always been the most powerful force in the entire sea.
Now, with Dr. Leon's addition, their incredible technologies have strengthened them day by day.
One careless moment is all it takes to lose everything.
"Yes, Pops!" the pirates responded in unison.
Seeing their reaction, Whitebeard smiled.
"Alright! Now that the battle is over, let's return to the New World!"
Instantly, the pirates cheered again.
"To the New World!"
"Long live Pops!"
Just as everyone was elated, a cold shout suddenly rang out like a bolt from the blue.
"Pirates, this war is not over yet!"
As soon as the words fell, everyone was stunned.
They turned around in shock.
In the distance, Akainu, wreathed in magma, flew toward them with explosive force.
"It's Akainu!"
"How can he still chase after us, didnt the path got blocked?!"
Countless pirates were dumbfounded.
But then, they saw who was with him.
Aokiji and Kizaru had come along as well.
Not only that, but the Imperial Angel and numerous other Seraphim followed closely behind, along with a large contingent of Marine Vice Admirals.
"The Marines... so many of their top fighters have come!" Whitebeard was shocked, then sneered.
"Hoho, I never expected this! The Marines are truly foolish!"
"Hahaha, indeed! Who would have thought we'd get the chance to take out all of their top brass in one go!" the Golden Lion revealed a ferocious grin.
They exchanged a glance.
Immediately, Whitebeard transformed back into his dragon-human form, his claws tearing through the void and sending a massive tsunami surging toward the approaching Marines.
They were Devil Fruit users chasing them into the sea—they were chasing them to their deaths.
"Go!"
The Golden Lion also used his power to control the seawater, sending it rushing toward the Marines.
Akainu mimicked Whitebeard's motion, attempting to divert the tsunami, but under Shiki's deliberate control, his move had little effect.
He could only watch helplessly as the endless sea swallowed them all.
The seawater, like the gaping maw of a giant beast, devoured them.
After witnessing this, Whitebeard and the Golden Lion couldn't help but laugh.
"Gurararara... this is a true, great victory!"
"That's right!" Shiki's face was full of satisfaction. "After wiping out three Marine Admirals, so many Vice Admirals, and their Seraphim legion... not even the Marines can bear such a heavy cost!"
"Not necessarily," a cold glint flashed in Whitebeard's eyes. "Many of them are non-Devil Fruit users, so quite a few might survive. Let's keep attacking. Give them no chance to breathe or regroup. We will eliminate all three Admirals right here!"
"Alright!" Shiki's eyes lit up.
This might be their only chance to eliminate all three Admirals at once!
"Attack!" Whitebeard continuously activated the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, triggering countless terrifying tsunamis.
Shiki repeatedly used his Float-Float Fruit ability to control and guide the seawater, preventing it from dispersing.
"Pops, I'll help you!" Jinbe said solemnly, diving into the sea and unleashing a massive Seawater Shoulder Throw.
Together, they churned the sea into a violent, chaotic vortex.
Soon, the Marine soldiers, including the three Admirals, were nowhere to be seen.
Whitebeard finally broke into a smile.
"Gurararara, wonderful! Let's go!" He turned around, waving his arm to signal the final departure.
But then—
"Whitebeard, is that all you can do?!"
Akainu's voice suddenly rang out again.
At that moment, Whitebeard's pupils contracted sharply.
He turned around furiously.
Not far away in the sea, Akainu sneered, swimming towards them alongside Kizaru and Aokiji.
Behind them were the Seraphim and a group of Marine Vice Admirals.
None of them had suffered any harm.
They seemed at ease, swimming in the water and even speaking.
"How is this possible?!" Shiki's expression changed drastically, his face filled with disbelief.
"Aren't they Devil Fruit users? How can they swim in the sea?!!"
"No need to say it," Whitebeard gritted his teeth, his face ashen.
"This must be another new invention from Dr. Leon. Although we don't know what it is, the effect is clear: it allows Devil Fruit users to move freely underwater, as if they were fish-men."
He stared fixedly at the group of Marines swimming swiftly toward them and said hoarsely.
"My sons... everyone, prepare for battle!"
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