One Piece: Starting as a Marine Lieutenant, I Slack Off and Get Stronger

Karl raised an eyebrow slightly: "Oh? Is there any explanation?"

Sengoku casually pointed to the ruins behind him: "See that? An earthquake of that magnitude requires a lot of physical exertion; even for a young Whitebeard, it would be quite a drain."

"Since they arrived, Whitebeard has used his abilities many times. In addition, he has gone through a series of battles and was injured. If nothing unexpected happens, he is already exhausted."

"Yeah, wow, Admiral Kuzan is really energetic!"

Upon hearing Karl's words, Sengoku revealed a mysterious smile: "Yes, he's really energetic! I hope he can keep it up."

......

"Huhuhu~"

Whitebeard, panting heavily, looked at Aokiji opposite him, his body covered in hideous wounds.

Cuts, burns, frostbite...

Just as the Warring States period said, he was already exhausted and his life was nearing its end.

Although the three generals were not in as bad a state as Whitebeard, they were not much better off. Although Karl's Holy Light Apocalypse could last for 5 hours, if they were injured too much, it would consume a lot of Holy Light energy.

"Blessing of Holy Light!"

Three dazzling golden rays merged into their bodies, replenishing their holy light energy.

Golden flames rose again behind the three, their injuries healed rapidly, and their auras grew stronger.

The ape was the first to give Karl a thumbs up. Karl smiled, raised his chin, and said, "Basic stuff, don't be silly."

Kuzan turned to look at Karl, a grateful expression on his face.

Akainu didn't move, his eyes fixed on Whitebeard.

Seeing the three of them quickly recover, Whitebeard took a deep breath, calmed himself, and slowly looked at Karl, who had been watching the show for a long time.

"Karl, you're supposed to be a naval hero, how come you just stand by and watch the show?"

Upon hearing Whitebeard mention him, Karl's eyes widened in surprise, and he pointed at himself: "Me? Isn't Vice Admiral Garp here? He's a Marine hero too, and he didn't do anything either!"

Whitebeard shook his head: "I've fought Garp too many times already, there's no point in fighting the three of them, you should do it!"

"I'm really curious to see just how good the Marines who killed Shiki really are."

Karl's lips curled into a slight smile: "So, you also want to die by my blade, Whitebeard?"

"Gurararara~ What an arrogant fellow! Come on! Let me see the strength of the strongest new generation of Marines! Karl brat!"

Whoosh! Whitebeard spun the Murakumogiri rapidly, leaping high into the air. A white "Great Rasengan" condensed on the Murakumogiri, and he suddenly looked at Karl.

"You really can't wait to die, huh, Whitebeard..."

Karl's gaze sharpened, and the Raven Blade was instantly enveloped in a black and red Conqueror's Haki, followed by a blessing of holy light—the Weapon Blessing.

As Murakumogiri drew ever closer, Karl gripped the Raven with both hands and slashed forward with a sudden strike.

In that instant, a powerful shockwave carrying black and red lightning erupted from Karl's body, and a huge black crescent-shaped sword aura pierced through the air.

"Gurarara~ This is more fun!!!"

Whitebeard laughed loudly, unleashing a powerful burst of Conqueror's Haki in return, directly confronting Karl.

The moment the black sword energy made contact with the air-shaking ball, it made a "ding" sound, like the sound of two empty glasses colliding.

Immediately afterwards, the entire Marineford began to tremble, the ground began to collapse, and shockwaves swept across the entire plaza in an instant, creating rolling waves of air.

The Seven Warlords of the Sea, who had long since retreated to a distance, watched this scene in shock, instantly gaining a clear understanding of Whitebeard and Karl's strength.

To the two of them, the battle they just witnessed was probably just child's play!

This is what a battle between the world's top experts looks like!

Mihawk took a deep breath and said calmly, "He's gotten stronger... No, when he fought me back then, he didn't even use his full strength."

Gudong~

Those two are truly monsters!

Doflamingo swallowed hard, thinking that if he possessed such power, he would have already stormed Mary Geoise and reclaimed the position that rightfully belonged to him.

Hancock didn't think too much about it. She just covered her burning cheeks and looked at Karl fighting Whitebeard in the distance with love, feeling incredibly proud.

Chapter 283 The Black Gang Attacks

After a while, the haze gradually subsided.

Carl stood on the ground, holding a raven, his suit still stained with blood.

Because of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's power, Karl's skin cracked, causing a lot of blood to seep out. However, Karl's breathing remained steady and his eyes remained calm.

With rhythmic breathing, white holy light emanated from Karl's body, rapidly healing his wounds and dispelling the bloodstains that had seeped into his clothes. Soon, Karl was fully recovered.

In contrast, Whitebeard's situation was far from good.

He was kneeling on one knee on the ground, the Murakumogiri, which had been cut in two, lay quietly on the ground, and a hideous wound appeared on the white-bearded man's chest.

The crimson blood spread from the neck to the pelvis, flowing slowly down the fleshy grooves, pooling on the ground, and seeping into the earth...

"I acknowledge your strength, Karl. You are indeed a worthy opponent. If I were younger, I would definitely have a good go at you..."

Whitebeard's words sounded like his last, his eyes filled with regret and relief.

Karl slowly planted the raven in the ground, and was about to say something when Aokiji frowned and shouted, "There seems to be something over there!"

Those present couldn't help but look in the direction Aokiji pointed, and saw a huge face appear behind the Marine Headquarters, a being even larger than Oars Jr.

San Juan Wolf covered his mouth: "Ah? We've been found out!"

To be honest, with such a big face, it's hard not to be noticed.

"How terrifying~ When did so many people appear on the Navy Headquarters building?" Yuanzi squinted at the several dark figures high up.

"Finally noticed! Hahahaha!"

Sengoku clenched his fists and said with a serious expression, "So this guy really came!"

bang~

Hearing Teach's voice, Whitebeard struggled to his feet, his eyes coldly fixed on the figure high above: "You bastard."

"Hahaha~ Long time no see~ I'm so glad to see you one last time before you die, old man!"

"Teach~"

Despite the pain in his chest, Whitebeard activated his power once more, condensing a ball of vibrating light and hurling it towards Teach and his crew.

Boom boom~

This attack made matters worse for the already dilapidated Navy Headquarters building, turning it into a pile of rubble.

After the tremors subsided, Teach and his men slowly emerged from the smoke.

"You really show no mercy at all, Dad!"

“You’re the only one unworthy to be my son, Teach. You’ve violated the only ironclad rule on my ship, and now, I’ll personally take your life, you bastard! Ugh…”

Whitebeard's lips twitched, and a large amount of blood flowed down. Teach smiled wickedly, thinking that he had arrived just in time.

"Let's settle this once and for all, Teach!"

"Hahaha~ Just what I wanted!"

Teach grinned, and a deep black mist surged from his body, spreading rapidly from him.

"Elbaf's Spear·Powerful Country!"

Karl's voice echoed across the square, and a long sword gleaming with golden light shot out, instantly piercing Whitebeard's heart and charging towards Teach.

Warring States Period: !!!

Qing Pheasant:? ? ?

Ape: Within the limits of taste...

Teach's expression changed instantly. He raised his hand and released a black vortex in an attempt to block the flying knife.

"Gah!"

Just as it was about to reach Teach, the raven instantly transformed into its beast form, flapped its wings, flew to Teach's head, and breathed golden holy flames at him.

"Aaaaaaah! It's so hot! It hurts like hell!!!"

As the black mist dissipated, Teach instantly lost his composure, frantically rolling on the ground in an attempt to extinguish the sacred flames.

"I'm sorry, Whitebeard. Teach is fine with the Navy. Rest in peace!"

Whitebeard looked down at the large hole in his chest, turned to look at Karl, smiled calmly, and continued walking towards Teach, one step, two steps, thud.

Whitebeard collapsed to his knees, panting heavily, but his breathing grew weaker and weaker until he fell silent...

Edward Newgate, one of the three legendary pirates, has died in battle!

This also officially marks the end of the era of pirates who stood at the top of the old-time pirate world.

Seeing that Whitebeard was truly dead, Sengoku took a deep breath, his mind flashing back to his battles with Whitebeard in his youth...

Everything vanished with Newgate's death!