"I said it's impossible for me to get involved in this matter. This is a problem between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Marine. A small fry like you shouldn't even think about throwing your life away."
After holding back all night, Robin, who had just opened her mouth hesitantly, was immediately rejected by Nero, who added a mocking remark.
Robin, who had originally hoped that Nero could at least send her to Marineford, was instantly speechless.
"But Luffy will definitely go to save Ace. Everyone is scattered in different places, and I might be the only one who has a chance to reach Marineford," Robin said anxiously. She knew she had no right to make any demands of Nero, but as she said, this was her last chance.
"You have no chance. I've already said that if you go to Marineford, you will definitely die!" Nero still didn't relent. This was also the end of an old friend, and she didn't intend to disturb Newgate's final glory.
As for Ace, although he is Roger's son, pirates are like that. No matter the reason for going to sea, since they choose to be a pirate, they should have been prepared for life or death long ago.
At this time, only the Whitebeard Pirates would go to save Ace. Even Rayleigh and Jabba wouldn't help at this moment.
Just as the two were arguing incessantly, a maid came running with a den den mushi.
"Your Majesty, it's a call from the Empress of Amazon Lily."
"Hancock? Hmm, that's it then, I have things to be busy with!" Nero refused Robin again, then picked up the den den mushi.
Robin frowned, a little unwilling and somewhat desperate. Could it be that she could only watch Luffy go to save Ace alone?
"moshi moshi, is that Hancock?"
..."The Marine's summons? You go too, it's good to have some excitement."
"..."
"I won't be going... Straw Hat? So he's with you..." Nero twisted her brow in exasperation. He really was persistent.
"Luffy? Big Sister... did you just say Luffy?" Robin, who had been somewhat dejected, immediately widened her eyes upon hearing this.
"This... never mind. Hancock, give the den den mushi to Straw Hat. Someone here wants to talk to him." Nero's eye twitched, and she handed the den den mushi to Robin.
Seeing Robin's excited expression, she suddenly had a feeling that a girl had grown up and couldn't be kept at home.
After Robin talked with the other side for a while, she returned with the den den mushi, looking a little embarrassed.
"Um, Big Sister, Luffy wants to go to Impel Down to save Ace. Could you let Luffy in under the guise of a visit or something?"
"Please! Nero!!" Luffy's plea also came through the den den mushi.
"...Alright." Nero didn't refuse. A small problem wouldn't affect the bigger picture: "Just this once. After this, you will quietly stay in Nicuss and study."
"Thank you, thank you, Big Sister!" Robin, hearing Nero agree, bowed repeatedly in excitement.
"Give the den den mushi to the Marine who invited Hancock. As for Straw Hat, just dress him up so he's not recognizable!"
"Okay!"
There was a rustling sound, and after about five seconds, the den den mushi was handed over to Vice Admiral Momonga, who was in charge of contacting Hancock.
"Excuse me, is this Claudius Palace?"
"It is I!"
"Let the people there visit and take pictures in Impel Down. I want to see what it looks like inside."
"Claudius Palace, but this doesn't comply with the rules. At least let me consult Fleet Admiral Sengoku."
"No need. Am I greater or is Sengoku greater? I'm not discussing this with you, this is an order, Vice Admiral!"
"...Yes!"
There was no discussion; Nero didn't even mention the number of people. Her words were full of strong commands.
After hanging up the den den mushi, Nero looked at Robin with drooping eyelids: "Is that enough? Remember, don't try to act cute with me on this matter again."
Robin's cheeks were flushed, feeling a little shy about Nero calling her request 'acting cute'... And as expected, Luffy's rescue operation failed. After causing a huge ruckus in the underwater prison, Impel Down, he released countless prisoners and stole a Marine warship, heading towards Marineford.
Ace's execution began, broadcast live to the entire world.
Led to the execution platform by the executioners, all Ace could think of was his childhood promise with Luffy.
The three Marine Admirals sat on specially prepared high platforms, overlooking Marineford.
Below, Doflamingo and Mihawk also responded to the Marine's call, with all the Shichibukai gathered.
Sengoku, wearing his seagull hat, also walked towards the execution platform and began to speak into a den den mushi.
"There's something I need to tell everyone in advance: the great significance of Portgas D. Ace, this man, dying here today."
"Ace, state your father's name."
Sengoku's words, broadcast live, left the entire world puzzled.
"My father is Whitebeard," Ace said, his eyes lowered, appearing calm.
"That's not right!"
"There's nothing wrong! Only Whitebeard is my father!" Ace suddenly shouted excitedly.
"We once searched that island for any potential infants and pregnant women, but we still failed."
Sengoku's frog-eye glasses reflected white light, his expression unreadable: "Your mother deceived the entire world. On a small island in South Blue, Baterilla, Portgas D. Rouge, driven by her unwavering belief for her child, kept the baby in her womb for 20 months, then passed away from exhaustion at the same time she gave birth to you."
"One year and three months after your father's death, the child who inherited the world's most evil bloodline was born—that is you!"
"Your father is—Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King!"
Everyone in the world was silent for a moment. In this Great Pirate Era, which had been fermenting for twenty years, Roger's reputation had become even more demonized than it was back then, known as the most evil man in the world.
Anyone associated with Roger was publicly reported to have been executed.
Now that Ace's identity was exposed, people all over the world were shocked.
"It was only when you went out to sea and gained fame that we discovered the fact that the Pirate King's bloodline still existed."
Sengoku's speech continued: "And Whitebeard also discovered your identity at this time and protected you."
"If left unchecked, with the potential of your Pirate King bloodline, you would surely stand at the pinnacle of the next generation."
Finally, Sengoku concluded: "Therefore, executing you today holds immense significance, even if it means a war with the Whitebeard Pirates!"
The Marine's morale was raised to its highest, and they were all ready to go to war with the Whitebeard Pirates.
Just then, on the unusually calm sea, several ship silhouettes suddenly appeared, and ships were continuously surfacing from underwater.
On the Moby Dick, Whitebeard stood at the bow, leaning on his bisento: "Gurararara! It's been decades, hasn't it, Sengoku... Is my beloved son alright?"
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