230 He Must Die

Chapter 230: He Must Die

Boom!

Even in the face of Whitebeard's devastating shockwaves, Solo's Shinra Tensei made it nearly impossible to overcome.

The clash between these two forces was cataclysmic.

Both sides sought to crush the other.

The resulting explosion was akin to thunder.

On the contrary, Whitebeard's expression was one of astonishment.

He couldn't comprehend the changes in Solo's eyes or the nature of his abilities.

As a veteran of the previous era, Whitebeard had traversed numerous seas and possessed a wealth of knowledge. He even knew the true nature of the Great Pirate Era's greatest secret, as revealed by Roger.

However, when it came to Solo's techniques and abilities, Whitebeard found himself utterly perplexed.

Ultimately, the clash between the two forces reached a stalemate before erupting into a massive explosion.

Solo and Whitebeard were forced to retreat simultaneously, putting some distance between them.

Everyone present took a deep breath, completely dumbfounded by Solo's performance.

Solo not only demonstrated exceptional swordsmanship but also proved to be a match for Whitebeard in strength.

Despite enduring the power of Whitebeard's Gura Gura no Mi at such close range, Solo remained unscathed.

No... it was more than just being unharmed.

The air shockwaves unleashed by Whitebeard struck an invisible barrier.

Even though they possessed the power to destroy the world and were the epitome of the strongest Paramecia ability, they failed to breach Solo's barrier.

This completely shattered everyone's understanding.

Whether they were members of the Whitebeard Pirates or high-ranking Navy officials, they stood there in a daze, struggling to accept this reality.

"How could this be...?"

However, Solo's Reincarnation Eye possessed far more abilities than just Shinra Tensei.

"Shinra Tensei reflects all attacks," Solo thought to himself. "Even though there's a five-second cooldown and it can't be used continuously, it doesn't diminish the power of Reincarnation Eyes' profound pupil technique."

Initially, Solo believed that he would bounce back the air shockwaves caused by Whitebeard, enabling him to find an opening and defeat him. However, he had not anticipated the sheer strength of the shockwaves generated by Whitebeard. Even with the power of the Reincarnation Eye, they were evenly matched.

Nevertheless, Reincarnation Eye was only one of Solo's many abilities.

"Banshō Ten'in!"

Observing that Whitebeard had ceased his assault, Solo raised his arm and pointed his palm directly at Whitebeard, once again harnessing the power of his Reincarnation Eye.

In an instant, a powerful gravitational force pulled Whitebeard toward Solo.

Despite Whitebeard digging his heels into the ground to resist, he couldn't break free from Solo's ability.

His body slowly rose and flew toward Solo.

This sudden turn of events caused the members of the Whitebeard Pirates to break into a cold sweat.

"Father!"

"What's happening? Is it a Devil Fruit ability?"

"But he's not afraid of seawater, and he doesn't seem to possess any Devil Fruit powers."

"Damn it, why is this marine guy so strong?"

The pirates were in a state of confusion and felt utterly powerless.

Even if they managed to break free from the marine's clutches, they knew they couldn't stand a chance against Solo.

They could only helplessly watch as Whitebeard was pulled closer to Solo.

The previous displays of Solo's strength had already left the Whitebeard Pirates in a state of panic.

They couldn't bear to see their father figure, Whitebeard, lose to a brat from the marine.

It was unimaginable!

Grunting, Marco continued his battle against the Marines, but witnessing Whitebeard's current predicament made his throat tighten with nervousness.

A sense of impending doom gripped his heart.

If Whitebeard were ten or twenty years younger, there wouldn't be anyone in the sea who could challenge him. But the current Whitebeard was old and plagued by a severe illness. The moment he reached a stalemate with Solo, his defeat was inevitable, and he found himself at a disadvantage.

If Whitebeard's illness flared up...

Solo, who possessed equal strength, would undoubtedly exploit his only weakness and emerge victorious.

Just the thought of it sent shivers down Marco's spine.

"This is bad. We have to reach Papa Whitebeard as soon as possible..."

Marco gritted his teeth.

However, Aokiji Kuzan stood in his way, blocking his path.

Aokiji, an Admiral, was one of the most formidable fighters on the Grand Line. Was there any hope for Marco to break through?

What's more, this battle wasn't just about Whitebeard's life—it had significant implications for the Marine's victory. If Solo could truly defeat Whitebeard, it would be a devastating blow to the morale of the Whitebeard Pirates and potentially lead to their complete annihilation.

As a firm believer in justice, Aokiji couldn't allow Marco to succeed at any cost. He unleashed a freezing aura that overwhelmed Marco.

"Don't even think about it, fellow pirate," Aokiji stated calmly, but his eyes held a firm resolve. He meticulously monitored Marco's every move, leaving no room for escape.

However, despite not understanding the situation or Solo's powers, Whitebeard remained composed.

"In that case..."

Whitebeard focused his attention. Since he couldn't break free from Solo's peculiar ability, he would confront it head-on.

For a moment, Whitebeard advanced by retreating. He relaxed his body, allowing Solo to draw him closer. At the same time, Whitebeard tightly grasped Murakumogiri, focusing all his attention on it.

His gaze never wavered from Solo as he calculated the distance between them.

The moment Solo entered his attack range, veins bulged on Whitebeard's arm. With a mighty swing of Murakumogiri, he brought it crashing down.

"It's over, marine brat!"

The surrounding air compressed violently as Whitebeard's Devil Fruit ability was unleashed, forming a white transparent dome that enveloped Murakumogiri, shrouding Whitebeard completely.

But it didn't end there. This time, Whitebeard infused his Haki into the strike, intensifying it with unprecedented killing intent.

Even if he was fated to meet his end in Marineford, Whitebeard was determined to sever Solo's head at the very least. He couldn't allow this brat to continue wreaking havoc.

No matter what, he couldn't allow Solo to succeed!

"As expected of Whitebeard," Solo remarked, taking a deep breath. He tossed aside Shusui and clashed head-on with Whitebeard's strike.

Boom!