Such a scene is enough to illustrate the ferocity of the battle between the two!
These two warriors are Caesar and Vice Admiral Garp, and their battle has raged on for nearly a week.
Although Caesar has managed to gain a slight upper hand at times, he has found no way to completely defeat Garp, the legendary Marine hero standing before him.
After days of relentless, high-intensity combat, both Caesar and Garp are beginning to show signs of fatigue.
At this moment, Caesar realizes that he cannot afford to keep fighting here any longer.
His sharp eyes catch sight of multiple Marine warships emerging on the distant horizon—and among them, unmistakably, is Fleet Admiral Sengoku.
If I continue fighting Garp here, I won't be able to defeat him. But if I get surrounded by those warships, I'll be in serious danger!
Two fists are no match for four hands!
Without hesitation, Caesar forces Garp back with a powerful slash, using the brief opening before Garp can react.
In that instant, he channels his gravitational abilities and soars into the sky, rapidly breaking away from the battlefield.
Watching Caesar escape, Garp—who has endured nearly a week of combat himself—grits his teeth in frustration. He instinctively prepares to give chase using Geppo (Moonwalk), but suddenly feels an overwhelming force pressing down on him.
Damn it... he's using gravity on me!
Unable to shake off the gravitational pull in time, Garp can only watch as Caesar disappears into the sky.
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A Few Days Later...
On a quiet island town in the first half of the Grand Line, a handsome young man walks into a local restaurant, casually orders a meal, and begins eating ravenously.
This man is none other than Caesar, who narrowly escaped the Marines' pursuit after his grueling battle with Garp in the East Blue.
However, Caesar's appearance has changed once again—his face now different from before, making him unrecognizable.
After all, rumors of his battle with Garp have spread like wildfire, and his new bounty posters are plastered all over.
To avoid unnecessary attention, Caesar has chosen to disguise himself while lying low.
As he eats, the chatter in the restaurant catches his attention.
"Hey, have you heard? That big-time pirate, Caesar—people call him the Heavenly King—managed to escape from the Marines not long ago..."
"I heard that even Fleet Admiral Sengoku showed up! And yet, even with all that firepower, he still got away..."
"By the way, have you heard? The current High Priest is on his deathbed, and the Power of the Angels is about to be passed down to the next successor."
Caesar continues eating while listening to the conversations around him.
But amidst all the chatter, one particular topic piques his interest.
The Power of the Angels?
Intrigued, Caesar quietly focuses his advanced Observation Haki, honing in on the conversation at a nearby table.
"Yeah, the new High Priest is about to take over. The old one had the ability to heal any illness, but even he couldn't escape the fate of aging..."
"That's just how it goes. Every High Priest before him has gone through the same thing. No one can avoid growing old."
"Do you think the next one will have angel wings, too?"
"Of course! As long as nothing goes wrong, once he inherits the Power of the Angels, he'll become one just like the others!"
"Over the generations, nearly every High Priest has inherited that power—it's practically a divine miracle!"
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The Mythical Zoan Angel Fruit? The Secret of Its Inheritance!
Listening carefully, Caesar narrows his eyes. A rough theory is already forming in his mind.
This Power of the Angels—could it actually be a Devil Fruit ability?
And more importantly... how is it being passed down?
From the way these people talk, it's clear they don't fully understand Devil Fruits. They probably see it as divine power, rather than a tangible ability granted by a fruit.
But one thing is certain: this so-called angelic power must be a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit.
And if that's the case, how exactly are they inheriting it?
Caesar's curiosity deepens. If there truly is a way to transfer a Devil Fruit power between individuals, that knowledge would be invaluable.
I need to investigate this further.
For now, his plans to return to the New World can wait. If he can figure out the secret behind this inheritance—and get his hands on this so-called Angel Fruit—it will be worth the delay.
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A Holy Land in the Grand Line
After spending some time discreetly gathering information, Caesar pieces together the truth about this so-called High Priest and the Power of Angels.
This island is unlike others—its religious influence is overwhelming. But rather than a mix of different beliefs, there is only one dominant faith: Angelism.
The entire population worships a single divine figure—the High Priest—who wields miraculous healing powers and, during times of crisis, transforms into a holy angel to repel invaders.
It's no surprise that such a being is revered as a living god.
But Caesar, having uncovered more details, knows better.
The so-called angelic power is actually a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit—a fruit that grants its user the ability to command Holy Light for combat and healing, as well as full aerial supremacy.
A fruit like this...
This is a top-tier Devil Fruit!
Not only does it possess powerful combat potential, but it also has unparalleled healing abilities, making its wielder virtually untouchable in battle.
Even compared to other Mythical Zoans, Caesar suspects this fruit could rival, or even surpass, the Buddha Fruit of Sengoku.
It might even stand on equal ground with Kaido's Azure Dragon Fruit.
This is no ordinary power.
And Caesar has already made up his mind—he must obtain it.
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The Secret of the Angel Fruit's Inheritance
Despite his efforts, one crucial detail still eludes Caesar: how is the power transferred from one High Priest to the next?
Such knowledge is kept secret, known only to the highest ranks of the faith.
However, Caesar does uncover one important clue—while most High Priests successfully inherit the power, there have been rare cases where the transfer failed, and the Angel Fruit was lost.
This suggests that the fruit doesn't simply stay within the priesthood—it follows the same reincarnation process as all Devil Fruits.
If that's the case... then it's all about being in the right place at the right time.
Caesar knows he must tread carefully. This country is a World Government affiliate, meaning any disturbances could bring unwanted attention from the Marines or Cipher Pol.
Though he isn't afraid of a confrontation, attracting too much attention could cost him his chance at obtaining the Angel Fruit.
For now, I'll remain hidden and observe.
With his enhanced mastery of the Force Field Fruit, Caesar has developed a technique to combine his Observation Haki with electromagnetic waves, allowing him to eavesdrop from afar.
And so, he directs his focus toward the grand cathedral at the center of the island.
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The Final Moments of the High Priest
In the depths of the sacred cathedral, the elderly High Priest lies weakly upon his bed, his life nearing its end.
Only a handful of devoted attendants remain by his side, awaiting his final words.
"Leave us," the dying priest murmurs. "I must speak with my successor alone..."
The attendants bow respectfully and exit the room, leaving only the frail High Priest and the young successor at his bedside.
From afar, Caesar watches closely, narrowing his eyes as he listens.
"Now... I will tell you the secret of the Angel's Power... Listen carefully."
Caesar smirks. Finally...
He leans in, eager to learn the truth behind the so-called Angel Fruit—and how to make it his own.
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