In the next instant, countless lasers struck the barrier.
The unprecedented assault caused numerous cracks to spread across its surface, quickly shattering it into countless glittering crystals that rained down from the sky.
"Impossible! How could our combined defenses break so easily?"
However, from a certain perspective, it was a remarkable feat—they had withstood the attack of one hundred Pluton-class warships.
These warships were incredibly powerful; had they not been stopped, Marineford would have been utterly destroyed.
They quickly reformed a thicker barrier, only to have it shattered again.
This continued for about half an hour, until the three CP0 agents collapsed from exhaustion, and the hundred Pluton warships had expended all their ammunition.
Zero immediately ordered a ground assault.
Big Mom's crew and the mechanical soldiers charged forward, along with countless other mechanical soldiers, fearlessly advancing on Marineford.
Marineford became a terrifying battlefield. Ryuya, using a Den Den Mushi, broadcast the scene to the rest of the world.
Everyone knew what was happening at Marineford.
Zero, observing from above, frowned.
With the Plutons out of ammunition, completely pulverizing Marineford was impossible.
The Celestial Dragons might still have hidden cards.
Only testing would reveal the truth.
Katakuri led a massive pirate force towards Marineford. King Sterry's illusion dissipated, his power evenly distributed between Zero and White Dove Ryuya.
Zero flicked his hand, using his talisman's power to create massive water spheres from the ocean waves, launching them towards Mary Geoise.
The Gorosei felt a chill as they saw the colossal water spheres. This power was terrifying, unprecedented.
They reacted frantically, but it was futile. The Dawn Birds' forces were superior in both quantity and quality.
"Dragon, join the fight!"
Dragon, upon receiving Ryuya's command, led his forces, using his Devil Fruit to enhance their strength.
"Charge!"
"Seize Marineford!"
"Storm Mary Geoise!"
"Cast the Celestial Dragons into the abyss!"
The battle raged below.
Then, from the depths of Mary Geoise's Flower Capital, a terrifying sword energy erupted, instantly killing countless pirates and bisecting numerous mechanical soldiers.
The Gorosei's pupils constricted. They hadn't expected Imu to intervene.
Imu, wielding a blade, slowly emerged, his aura growing with each step. His strange eyes locked onto the massive water spheres.
With another swing of his blade, he annihilated them.
Zero simply stated, "Full-scale assault!"
Countless pirates and Revolutionary Army soldiers flooded Marineford, each pirate crew forming a distinct unit.
The sight was awe-inspiring.
Just as everyone believed the Dawn Birds would succeed, Mary Geoise trembled violently.
A throne-like structure appeared.
Zero's brow furrowed. Was this Uranus?
Legend stated Uranus possessed the power to control the gods.
A throne wouldn't be surprising.
Imu sat upon the throne, his power surging, his form growing to immense proportions.
Uranus transformed, appearing as a colossal armor, merging with Imu, creating a terrifying and futuristic sight.
"That's Uranus?"
Ryuya, sensing Imu's amplified power, smirked. He wasn't afraid of power amplification; he feared rule-based weapons.
But such weapons were unlikely.
Zero, Ryūjin Jakka appearing in his hand, charged towards Imu.
Imu, disdainful, unleashed a powerful attack.
Ryuya raised his blade, unleashing a sky-piercing flame attack, his signature move.
Boom! A deafening roar echoed.
Imu, piloting Uranus, appeared behind Zero, piercing his heart with his blade.
Everyone watched in disbelief.
Then, Zero's form dissipated like a phantom, vanishing completely.
"What happened?"
"Was that Zero's Devil Fruit power?"
"Unbelievable!"
Imu turned towards White Dove Ryuya, who had appeared above them.
With Zero's illusion gone, his power returned to White Dove Ryuya, transforming him into his true, complete form.
Imu recognized him.
Impossible! Zero was the Marines' Fleet Admiral White Dove!
The Marines and pirates were astounded.
Ryuya's actions left them despairing.
He extended his arm.
"All Things in the Universe, Turn to Ashes, Ryūjin Jakka!"
White illusions materialized, imbued with peak Armament Haki.
Ryuya appeared before Imu, his Ryūjin Jakka piercing Imu's heart.
A massive inferno erupted, engulfing Imu and Uranus, reducing them to ashes.
The sight was breathtaking.
Ryuya, wielding Ryūjin Jakka, swiftly killed the Gorosei and cleaved Mary Geoise, symbolizing the end of the Celestial Dragons' oppressive rule.
Ryuya looked down at everyone.
"A new era has begun!
The sea will know no more oppression or turmoil! Peace will finally reign!"
Everyone erupted in jubilation.
They couldn't believe Ryuya had actually done it.
The symbol of peace, the White Dove, soared high above the sea.
"THE END"