One Piece: I Start with a Married Woman, I Am the Evil Admiral!

Chapter 283 Akainu Enters Deception Mode

There are two reasons.

First, he had absolute confidence in "Diamond" Jozu's defensive capabilities. He knew that Jozu's body was indestructible, and even if he attacked with all his might, he might not be able to cause him much damage.

Secondly, he was very clear that if he didn't go all out, the immense impact of the collision would be devastating. Joz's indestructible body would naturally remain unharmed, but he would struggle to withstand it. Even if he wasn't shattered to pieces, he would certainly be severely injured.

Therefore, at this moment, he had no other choice but to do everything in his power to survive this life-or-death struggle.

At this critical moment, a loud clang rang out, and Vista's twin blades shot out like lightning, striking Diamond Jozu with lightning speed.

This strike was incredibly powerful, and Vista's technique was also very skillful. The combination of the two successfully deflected Jozu's body.

"Boom!" With a deafening roar, the two crashed into the frozen waves like meteors, one after the other, one to the left and one to the right.

The powerful impact of the collision embedded the two people deeply into the icy waves.

In an instant, the ice seemed to be torn apart by this enormous force, and fine cracks began to appear around the two people. These cracks spread rapidly outwards like a spider web, becoming more numerous, denser, and larger.

As time went on, the ice cracked more and more severely. Eventually, the once rock-solid ice wave could no longer withstand such enormous pressure. After a few crisp cracking sounds, the ice wave completely shattered and collapsed.

They were pinned under the ice.

"Yata no Magatama!"

With that low shout, Kizaru, who had already leaped into the air, finally made his move!

He appeared in the air like a dazzling meteor, instantly unleashing countless brilliant light projectiles that rained down on Whitebeard and the pirates like a dense downpour.

Where the light projectiles struck, the hard ice surface shattered instantly, scattering countless ice shards. Moreover, these projectiles were densely packed, leaving virtually no gaps, making it impossible for anyone to hide. Under such a fierce attack, many pirates were unfortunately struck by the light projectiles, collapsing to the ground screaming in agony.

However, at this critical moment, Marco leaped up like lightning, his body rapidly transforming in mid-air, turning into a giant phoenix in the blink of an eye.

The phoenix spread its wings, forming an indestructible shield that stood firmly in front of Whitebeard, intercepting all the energy blasts aimed at him.

Although Marco successfully withstood Kizaru's attack, his body was also damaged by the intense energy blast. His entire body was mangled and looked as if it might fall apart at any moment.

But what's amazing is that, under the influence of his powerful abilities, the shattered parts recovered rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, and were completely restored in the blink of an eye.

Marco stared coldly at Kizaru with his lifeless eyes, a faint smile playing on his lips, and said softly, "It hurts!"

Despite Marco's taunts, Kizaru remained nonchalant, a slight smirk playing on his lips as he dismissively replied, "Stop lying."

Just as the two were locked in a standoff, Marco suddenly launched another attack. His body spun rapidly in mid-air, instantly transforming into a beast-like form, and his claw-like legs kicked straight at Kizaru like lightning.

Kizaru's lips curled into a slight, disdainful smile. He casually raised his leg, his knee as hard as steel, easily blocking the attack. Then, in a mocking tone, he said, "How terrifying!"

Marco's eye twitched violently; he was clearly furious at Kizaru's taunt. He glared at Kizaru, his eyes wide, and roared, "Who are you trying to fool?!"

Just as the two sides were locked in fierce combat, Akainu silently appeared in a secluded corner. His figure was shrouded in darkness, with only his sharp eyes gleaming coldly in the shadows.

Squard stood before Akainu, staring intently at him, a hint of wariness and hostility in his eyes. His voice was icy, seemingly capable of piercing the soul, "Akainu, what is your purpose in leading me here?"

Akainu stared at Squard expressionlessly, a cryptic smile playing on his lips, seemingly concealing some deeper meaning. After a moment of silence, Akainu slowly spoke, "If I remember correctly, your pirate crew was destroyed by the Pirate King Roger, wasn't it?"

Squard's body trembled violently, his brows furrowed tightly, and his face instantly darkened. This matter had always been his deepest sore spot, a taboo he absolutely refused to discuss. For years, almost no one dared to mention this past event in his presence.

However, it was precisely at this moment that Akainu ruthlessly revealed this secret. What puzzled Squard even more was that Akainu not only deliberately led him to this deserted place, but also brought up this matter intentionally. What exactly did he want to do?

Although Squard did not answer, Akainu seemed to see through his doubts.

A slight upturn at the corners of his mouth formed a smile that was neither a smile nor a smile, but rather a hint of undisguised sarcasm. He spoke in an all-knowing tone, "It seems that, just as I expected, that old man with the white beard didn't tell you the truth!"

When I saw you on the battlefield, I found it very strange. Your pirate crew, your crew members, and your companions all died at the hands of Roger and his men.

Why did you come to save Roger's son?

That doesn't make sense!

Upon hearing this, Squard initially looked puzzled, seemingly quite surprised by the statement. However, in just an instant, his expression changed drastically, and his voice involuntarily rose eight octaves: "Roger's son?"

This sudden news clearly shocked him, and the image of the guy wearing a straw hat quickly flashed through his mind.

As his thoughts raced, Squard's expression changed again, his eyes sharpening and even flashing with a hint of coldness. He stared intently at his opponent, as if trying to see through the facade to uncover the truth hidden beneath.

Finally, an incredulous look crossed his face as he asked, "You mean, Ace is Roger's son?"

Akainu seemed to have anticipated that he wouldn't believe him, so he chuckled and said, "Don't believe me? Let me ask you again, what's the name of Roger's sword?"