Chapter 647: Win or Die!Grand Line, Mary Geoise, Marineford!"Do not lower your guard!!""No matter what happens, we only have three hours!!""By then, everything will be over!!!"All the famous officers were summoned from around the world, leading the Marine Soldiers.This elite force, totaling 100,000 personnel, was tensely awaiting the moment of the decisive battle!The island of Mary Geoise was crescent-shaped, with the indentation forming the harbor. Currently, 50 warships completely encircled the island, forming the first line of defense.Countless heavy cannons were set up along the shore, and behind the cannons, at the forefront of the troops above the harbor, were the five veteran pirates who held the key to the war—the Seven Warlords of the Sea! (Five-person version)Simultaneously, on the execution platform towering over the high stage at the back of the plaza, the central figure of the incident, Portgas D. Ace, Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' Second Division, awaited the arrival of his fate... Directly below, guarding the execution platform, were the highest combat forces of Marine Headquarters—the Three Admirals!!Aokiji - Kuzan.Akainu - Sakazuki.Kizaru - Borsalino.At this moment, Marineford's entire fighting force was deployed, strictly preparing to prevent Fire Fist Ace from being rescued, and awaiting the arrival of the Whitebeard Pirates!..."It's decided, Garp... I'm going to announce everything."Sengoku, the Marine Supreme Commander, also made an appearance, stepping onto the execution platform.Garp was behind him. Regarding what Sengokusaid, Garp turned his head away, refusing to look at Ace kneeling in front of them."Do whatever you want. I'm leaving."Garp left, and Sengoku remained silent. He walked over to Ace, used the den den mushi to broadcast, mentioned Rouge, and revealed Ace's lineage to the public."Your father!! Is the Pirate King [Gol D. Roger]!!!"The Marines always referred to Roger publicly as Gol D. Roger, rather than Gol D. Roger, in order to conceal the existence of the 'D' in his name.As soon as this news broke, the bystanders and reporters on the Sabaody Archipelago were left speechless with gaping mouths, and then chaos erupted."The bloodline of the Pirate King...""Fire Fist Ace is the son of the Pirate King Gol D. Roger!!!""Extra editions are coming out!!""Hurry and report this to the press!!"...Returning to Marineford.Garp recalled Roger entrusting Ace to him, Rouge dying from massive blood loss during childbirth, and finally taking Ace to Foosha Village for Dadan to raise, later bringing Luffy and Satoru there, with Sabo also joining—the time the four rascals spent growing up together.The more Garp thought about it, the more his head ached. He covered half his face with his palm, sinking into silence.Sengoku continued, stating that ever since Ace set sail under the name Portgas, his displayed strength had already made the Marines suspicious of his identity.Whitebeard also noticed this, and in order to cultivate Ace into the Pirate King, he did not hesitate to keep the descendant of his former rival close and mentor him.This was purely Marine fabrication. Whitebeardnever took Ace onto his ship to groom him as the Pirate King; if Whitebeard liked someone, he would take them as his son, no reason needed.This was merely the justification the Marines created for the public execution.Ace remained silent, because silence was all he could manage.Sengoku then continued, "In reality, we never dared to act rashly precisely because you were protected by Whitebeard!!""However, if we continued to let you run free, your potential would eventually place you at the pinnacle of the next Pirate Era!!""Therefore, taking your head here today holds immense significance!!""Even if it escalates into an all-out war with Whitebeard, we will not hesitate!!!"Sengoku finished his boastful declaration, but immediately after, a Soldier rushed up to report."Reporting, Fleet Admiral!!!""The Gate of Justice has opened without any instruction, and we don't know why!!""Furthermore, we cannot contact the Engine Room!!""What?!"..."The Gate of Justice really opened!"Not far from Mary Geoise, a warship was anchored. This was the warship that Satoru and the others were aboard.Initially, Luffy and the others were worried about the Gate of Justice, but now the gate had truly opened.Because this was not difficult for the flying Satoruand Pato, who possessed the Shapeshifting Leaves."You're back, Satoru."Satoru stepped down from the air. He had flown high up before throwing the Shapeshifting Leavesdown into Marineford from above."Mhm, next we'll watch Whitebeard Old Man and his crew first. We'll wait ten minutes before entering.""Once we enter, there's no turning back.""Win or die!"Satoru replied to Luffy.Luffy tightened his hat. "Alright!!"Although Buggy was nervous, he was also excited. "Hahahaha, my subordinates, the time has come to witness our era!!""Captain Buggy!!!"..."They're here!! Everyone, enter combat readiness!!"Before Sengoku could fully register his surprise, countless pirate ships appeared before the Gate of Justice after it opened.It was all 42 affiliated pirate crews under the Whitebeard Pirates.Akainu's eyes scanned the 42 ships back and forth, but he couldn't find the person he wanted to see, and his brow furrowed involuntarily.Including Sengoku, who had provided this strategy..."Where did they spring from?!"Sengoku the Strategist was also confused. It was impossible for them not to have detected the 42 pirate ships approaching the gate."It's a huge pirate fleet!!""[Doom the Traveler]! [Lightning Lord McGuy]!! [Decalvan Brothers]!!!""These are all Captains who shake the New World!!""Where is Whitebeard? Confirm quickly!""A total of 42 ships!! Only Whitebeard and the Captains are missing, but there is no doubt they are all affiliated pirate crews under the Whitebeard Pirates!!"The unexpected situation at the Gate of Justice and the appearance of the pirate fleet out of nowhere caused panic among the Marines, but not enough for morale to collapse."Should we launch an attack?""No!! Wait, Whitebeard must be nearby. He definitely has a plan. Monitor the sea surface closely!!"Indeed, if all his sons had arrived, why wouldn't the father come?Under the surface of the sea, currents surged. The Three Admirals' ears twitched, and they understood, as did the officers possessing Observation Haki.Sengoku looked grim, gritting his teeth as he looked at the sea surface. "No way..."Garp stood with Vice Admiral Tsuru. Vice AdmiralTsuru stated, "They appeared from an unexpected place."Garp finished her sentence. "We made a tactical error."A shadow beneath the bay continuously rose and expanded."A shadow has appeared on the sea surface!!"Even the officers without Observation Hakiunderstood."So that's it! All their ships... were coated!!""They were advancing along the seafloor!!"
Chapter 648: The War Begins!!!"Advance along the seabed!!"The Whitebeard Pirates' tactic of diving underwater and entering caught the Marine completely off guard, instantly nullifying the first line of defense. Coupled with Satoru opening the Gate of Justice, the Whitebeard Pirates won the first exchange... With a loud splash, the Moby Dick broke through the water and emerged onto the surface."Waaahhhh!!""The Moby Dick has appeared!!!""Following closely behind, three other Whitebeard Pirates ships have also invaded the harbor!!""Including the 14 Division Commanders!!"The Marine broadcast voice was practically hoarse from shouting.Sengoku's face darkened. "Whitebeard...""Gurararara!!""It's been decades since we last met, Sengoku!!"Whitebeard strode forward, walking step by step to the head of the Moby Dick's white whale figurehead, taking the foremost and most conspicuous position.Not long after Roger's execution, Kong Garp passed the position of Fleet Admiral to Sengoku.As Fleet Admiral, he had to handle countless affairs daily, and the possibility of personally setting sail was low. Therefore, Sengoku had not left Marineford for a long time. Just as Whitebeard said, they hadn't seen each other in decades."My beloved son!!""Are you doing well...""Gurarararara..."Whitebeard knew that Ace on the execution platform was merely Ace's body and wouldn't respond to him, but he still had to put on a show, didn't he?However, this time, because Ace's soul was absent, the scene of the Whitebeard Pirates crew showing familial affection couldn't be staged.Blackbeard was a damned exception.But everyone else found it strange: Whitebeard had appeared, yet Ace was still so calm?! And even after Sengoku revealed Ace's lineage just now, Aceremained silent with his head bowed. How could he be so composed?!But now that Whitebeard had launched his attack, they weren't in the mood to care about Ace's reaction; as long as the person on the platform looked like Ace, that was enough... Seeing Whitebeard appear, the Shichibukai also reacted.To be precise, some did.Kuma had already undergone modification and was now a cold, emotionless machine.Empress Hancock chose to come in the end for the sake of her country. Right now, all she could think was that all men were annoying pigs, driving her crazy.Doflamingo laughed aloud. "Fufufufu, are you planning to stand by and do nothing?"He said this toward Hawkeye.Hawkeye didn't answer, his eyes fixed intently on Whitebeard.Moriah, being brave, shouted, "Hee hee hee hee!! One hundred thousand Marine elites, plus the Three Admirals and the Shichibukai!! How are you going to attack, Whitebeard!!"Satoru thought, you should just quit the group. What right do you have to speak like that, having just been defeated by Luffy?In response to Moriah's provocation, Whitebeardrevealed a smile beneath his crescent-shaped mustache.Nothing happened?Of course not!"What's wrong!!"A Marine Soldier on the shore suddenly knelt down, looking at the water level. The Soldier beside him asked confusedly."The water level is dropping rapidly!"The crouching Soldier immediately replied.The tide was receding, a rapid ebb tide beyond all reason!The precursor to a tsunami is a receding tide!! It was so fast it instantly changed the direction of the ocean current.After the tide receded, the current rapidly surged backward, bringing with it a hundred-meter-high tsunami crashing down.Over here at Mary Geoise, the tsunami hadn't appeared yet, but the entire island was shaking."Hey, hey, what's with this earth tremor!!"Moriah said in surprise.Hancock glanced at the crashing tsunami."That is...""Look! It's coming! That guy's seaquake has turned into a sweeping tsunami!""The Tremor-Tremor Fruit's Tremor Man!! Whitebeard—Edward Newgate!!"Garp acted as a commentator for once."It's a tsunami!! It's huge!!"The hundred-meter-high tsunami, which blocked out the sky, couldn't help but make the MarineSoldiers panic.Sengoku, still on the high platform, said, "Don't think that just because we have more people, victory is assured!""Perhaps it's not them who will face the end, but us!!""That man... possesses the power to destroy the world!!!"The attacker is Whitebeard, leading 46 pirate ships!And the defenders are the two great forces of the government: [Marineford] and the [Seven Warlords of the Sea].Regardless of who wins or loses! The era will change!!!The war has begun!!!...Two waves of tsunamis crashed in from both sides of Mary Geoise.This move instantly wiped out almost all 50 warships guarding the perimeter.Furthermore, the tsunamis were so high they towered over all the structures on Mary Geoise.Satoru and the others were not directly affected by the tsunamis, or rather, the impact was minor, allowing them to remain steady on the ship.However, upon seeing this scene resembling a natural disaster, everyone was utterly shocked.The kind of shock that leaves you with your mouth wide open and unable to speak.Even Satoru, seeing it firsthand, felt immensely shaken.However, having experienced the Aqua Laguna tsunami at Water 7 before, it was slightly more bearable.But Aqua Laguna only happens once a year, whereas Whitebeard could create tsunamis of the same height, and two waves at that, just by lifting his hand!!!"Ahhh..."Usopp, tears streaming down his face, pointed at Mary Geoise, which was being crushed by the tsunamis, unable to speak.Nami, too, involuntarily took a step back in fear.Franky also found it hard to believe that the massive tsunami that Water 7 prepared for annually could just appear here instantly.Robin and Brook, perhaps being more experienced, showed little reaction.Zoro involuntarily tightened his grip on the sword hilt at his waist, and Luffy pressed down on his straw hat to prevent it from being blown away by the swirling sea breeze.Satoru stated, "Did you see that? That's the opening move of this world's top combat power!!"Just the opening!!"If those two tsunamis crash down, won't the Marines be completely finished?"Sanji said, exhaling a puff of smoke.Satoru shook his head slightly."If only it were that simple.""How did I resolve the tsunami at Water 7?""Oh, I forgot, you weren't there then."Sanji was confused, but the next second, he saw the two tsunamis crashing down towards Marinefordinstantly freeze into ice sculptures, standing tall there, becoming two immovable ice mountains."Aokiji..."Robin instantly recognized that Aokiji was the only one in the Marines with such ice power."See? Things aren't that simple.""Wait a little longer. When all Three Admirals make their move, that's when we enter the battlefield.""You all need to... be prepared!"As Satoru spoke his last sentence, his body gradually transformed: two horns on his head, a dragon tail growing behind him, and white jade scales covering his body. He activated the Small Dragon Human Form, and when he spoke, icy breath escaped his mouth.Looking back at the group behind him, he exuded a sense of inexplicable majesty.Luffy... immediately had stars in his eyes. "So cool!! Satoru!!"
Chapter 649: It's Time for Us to Make Our Move!The Marineford War, which would change the world's landscape, has begun.Whitebeard spread his arms and struck the space; where his fist landed, the space vibrated and shattered like glass.The tremor spread, causing a seaquake. Whitebeard's opening move was two hundred-meter tsunamis, comparable to Water Seven's Aqua Laguna, crashing down on both sides of Mary Geoise."Aaaahhhh!!!"The Marine Soldiers looked up, mouths agape in utter astonishment. This was what happened when young rookies started an SSS-rank Dungeon.Doflamingo, being a Shichibukai, was much calmer, even finding the situation amusing enough to laugh."What kind of power is this?! Truly a legendary monster!! Fufufufu!!""Gurararara!!"Whitebeard laughed heartily; he was very satisfied with this opening.Naturally, the Marines wouldn't be wiped out by Whitebeard in a single blow.Aokiji, sitting in the Admiral's chair, flashed into the air. He spread his hands, and freezing ice shot out from his palms, touching the tsunamis."Ice Age!!"The two massive tsunamis were instantly frozen into ice sculptures.With an Admiral stepping up, the Soldiers immediately breathed a sigh of relief.Whitebeard smiled beneath his crescent mustache, his eyes icy, "Aokiji... you brat..."In the air, Aokiji looked at Whitebeard. Without wasting words, he attacked directly."Ice Block: Partisan!!"Ice spears froze into shape beside Aokiji, then shot toward Whitebeard.When the ice spears arrived, Whitebeard waved his hand, shattering them instantly. The shockwave continued, forcing Aokiji to immediately elementalize into an ice statue, which cracked from the impact and fell directly from the sky.Below was the bay. However, Aokiji adjusted his posture, facing downward. When his feet landed, they immediately froze a sheet of ice for him to stand on. He pressed his arms onto the ice surface, and the frost continuously spread until the entire bay was frozen solid."The entire bay is frozen. Our ships' movements are blocked."A Captain on Whitebeard's ship looked at the ice surface. This wasn't necessarily a bad thing.Aokiji's actions brought an inexplicable courage to the Marine Soldiers."W-we have an Admiral backing us up!""Artillery fire!! Destroy the Moby Dick!!"Cannonballs shot out, but Whitebeard stood motionless on the Moby Dick, completely unconcerned, even wearing a smile. The cannonballs flew by, tracing the edges of his body.The Captains were also unconcerned by the minor shelling."If anything, he created a perfect foothold for us.""Let's go! Charge!""Let them see our strength!"Flower Sword Vista was the first to jump off the ship, followed by the rest of the Captains. With the Captains entering the fray, the intensity of the battlefield ratcheted up."The Captains have moved out, don't stop the shelling!!"For the Whitebeard Pirates' Captains, cannonballs were merely something to swat away; they couldn't slow them down at all."Hahaha, a frozen sea! How considerate of them!!!""I'm restless and eager for action!""Attack!!!"On the shore, the central unit of the Marines stepped forward."It's the Vice Admirals from Marineford!!""All the Vice Admirals gathered together—that's truly a rare sight! Gagagaga!!""In comparison, even a Buster Call pales in significance!"This was the sentiment of the affiliated pirate crew Captains.Ashore, Satoru's "old friend," Yamakaji, stood near Vice Admiral Tsuru, carrying his sword."Granny Tsuru, please step back a bit!"Granny Tsuru remained calm, "Stop with that nonsense, you brats!!""Even if we retreat to the ends of the ocean, there will be no safe place.""Approach the ice surface!""Wipe out the enemy and charge into the bay!!!"The Affiliated Pirate Crews' ships were behind the Moby Dick. They still had some distance to cover before reaching the ice surface, but the ten ships at the very front were the first to approach the ice and began to move out.Captains and pirate Captains are moving out! Vice Admirals are moving out!The war has begun to clash!!Sengoku watched clearly from the high platform, "Finally... it has begun!!"Old friends Smoker and Tashigi were also present.Tashigi wanted to recover the Famous Swords, so naturally, she fixed her gaze on Flower Sword Vista. She was almost ambushed, but Smoker intervened.Just then, the Shichibukai Hawkeye moved.Doflamingo was slightly surprised, "Fufufufu, what, are you going to make your move?""I merely wish to test the true gap between that man right before our eyes and ourselves."Hancock glanced at Hawkeye, thinking, "Hawkeye, a man true to his name. Everyone who sees his eyes feels fear."Flower Sword Vista also directed his gaze toward Hawkeye. "He's going to make a move? The Worlds Strongest Swordsman, the man every swordsman dreams of fighting."His aura soared to the heavens. Hawkeye reached for the hilt of the black blade on his back, drew his sword, and slashed down—a simple "Normal Attack."A green slash, as tall as the Moby Dick itself, flew across the ice surface toward Whitebeard on the Moby Dick.All eyes were fixed on it.Yet, Whitebeard remained standing like a statue, Murakumogiri in hand.Just as the slash reached two meters in front of the Moby Dick, a figure rushed straight toward it, managed to block the attack, and flung it into the air."He blocked it!! The World's Strongest Slash!!""It's the Third Division Commander!! Diamond Jozu!!!"Jozu's entire body, except for the right side of his face, had transformed into Diamond. He flashed a brilliant smile toward Hawkeye on the shore.Hawkeye silently sheathed his sword, his meaning unclear.Or perhaps, since he couldn't even break through a Division Commander with a single slash, how could he hope to defeat Whitebeard?"Charge!! Carve out a path!!"Jozu blocking the slash boosted the morale of the Whitebeard Pirates.Sengoku observed the battlefield from the high platform, "How foolish. Do they intend to forcefully attack head-on?""Artillery Units, aim at the pirate ships coming up behind them! Stop them from approaching the harbor ice!"Sengoku issued the command via den den mushi. Some of the Affiliated Pirate Crews had yet to approach the ice. Sengoku intended to cut off the Whitebeard Pirates' reinforcements... "Hmph, honestly."Over by the Admiral's chair, the "Acting Ape" stood up."As expected of the Whitebeard Pirates' Division Commanders, each one is as strong as a monster."After sighing, Kizaru flashed into the air. "Yata no Kagami!"Kizaru crossed his arms, light shining brightly as he fired countless dazzling Light Bullets toward Whitebeard."Whoa, whoa, that's too dazzling."Whitebeard remained composed. Just as Jozublocked the slash, when the Light Bullets arrived, Marco transformed into a Phoenix, spinning rapidly to form a shield that caught all the Light Bullets.Yes, he caught them, not just blocked them. They caused damage, but he instantly regenerated."He defended against an Admiral's attack!!""What?! He's covered in Blue Flames?!""It's the First Division Commander! Marco!!"Marco faced Kizaru, "We can't just let you capture The King right away, can we?"Kizaru still wore a dodgy expression, "How terrifying, the Whitebeard Pirates!!"...The war rages on.Outside the Gate of Justice, Satoru and his companions were observing the battlefield from afar.When Satoru saw the dazzling light, he knew the time had come!!"Kizaru has made his move as well. Now only Akainu, the sole Admiral, remains guarding the Execution Platform!!""It's time for us to make our move!!"Satoru's words were spoken.Luffy gripped his straw hat tightly.Zoro grasped his sword hilt.Sanji exhaled smoke.Nami gripped her clima-tact tightly.Usopp held his Large Slingshot, his legs trembling.Chopper transformed into his Heavy Point Form.Robin crossed her arms in preparation for an attack.Franky connected his Body Parts, striking a Super pose.Brook gripped his hat brim and laughed loudly.Each had their own preparatory action, but their response was the same."Alright!!!"
Chapter 650: The Unexpected ContingentThe time has come.Satoru soared into the sky, his form transforming into a White Dragon. His dragon claws seized a battleship, and he flew toward the battlefield... over to Mary Geoise.Kizaru made his move, and Marco intercepted.Marco, who had taken Kizaru's entire set of Yasakani no Magatama, was completely unscathed, causing the Marine Soldiers to exclaim in admiration."He took the move of Admiral Kizaru and didn't fall. His ability truly lives up to its reputation!""Regenerating with flames no matter what damage he takes... Marco the 'Phoenix'!""An Animal-type Mythical Zoan, even rarer than a Logia-type!"Kizaru said this line.In response to Kizaru's words, Marco replied, his right eye blazing with fire, "Ouch, that hurt.""Who are you kidding~""I've never seen a bird like that before!"Kizaru raised his hand again, still preparing the Yasakani no Magatama.Marco once again transformed into the Phoenix, flying straight through the light bullets. He reached Kizaru, his body restored, though his hands remained Fiery Wings.Performing an Upside-Down Kick, Marco landed a blow on Kizaru's arm. Kizaru replied, "Ooh~ That hurt, y'know~"His tone was quite sleazy."Who are you fooling!"Marco pressed down hard with his foot.Kizaru fell from the sky, crashing into the ground with an explosion. When the smoke cleared, he was seen standing, without even a speck of dirt on his clothes.The Marines who had been worried about him swallowed their words upon seeing this."Admiral Kizaru..."Kizaru turned his head and looked behind him. "Giant Squad, pay attention to the air as well—"Behind Kizaru was the Giant Squad, composed of tall Marine Giants."Understood!!"The Giants shouted their reply.However, they then saw the figure of Little Oarsslowly walking out of the mist."Brother Ace!!"But that wasn't what surprised them the most.What surprised them most was the White Dragon flying in behind Little Oars."A Dragon!! It's a Dragon!!"They didn't need to say it; others had already noticed, as it was a Dragon, a massive White Dragon."I knew he would come!"Sengoku narrowed his eyes, staring at the White Dragon in the sky.Having managed to slip away from Garp and Aokiji, his strength must not be underestimated.Thinking of this, Sengoku sighed. It's always Garp's entire family!!!Garp also frowned and rubbed his forehead, knowing Satoru would arrive.But when he looked closely and saw Luffy standing right at the front of the battleship beneath the dragon's claws, Garp looked as if he couldn't believe his eyes. His mouth hung open and his eyes were wide."Ah..."He had thought that given Satoru's personality, he wouldn't bring Luffy here for Luffy's sake!! Now he was personally flying him over!!!!Garp was practically going insane. He had four grandsons; although Sabo wasn't as close as the other three, he counted. But now, his three closest grandsons had all shown up!! What the hell were they trying to do!!!"What is that?!""It's a Dragon!!!""A White Dragon!!!""I know! That's Copy cat Satoru, the pirate who caused chaos in Impel Down a few days ago!!!""Just as expected, he came to rescue Fire Fist Acetoo!!"The Marine Soldiers began chiming in again.The Three Admirals and the Shichibukai also focused their attention on the White Dragon.Aokiji, who was most familiar with Satoru, remained silent. When he saw Robin was also present, he seemed disbelieving. What was her status? How dare she come to Marineford?!Kizaru repeated his usual phrase, "How terrifying~"Akainu wore a face like someone owed him five million Beri. "All pirates deserve to die!!"Kuma remained silent. He was the first person to know that Satoru would bring Luffy and the others.Hawkeye remained silent, his Hawk Eyes looking at Zoro. He shook his head, knowing and sensing the sharpness of Zoro's Blade Edge, but this stage was not one that the current Zoro could participate in.Hancock remained silent. It didn't matter to her who showed up; she only wanted to Muddy the Waters and wait for the matter to conclude."Fufufufu, things are getting interesting."Doflamingo laughed.Moriah next to him was in no mood to laugh. "Straw Hat!!! It's you again!!!"Koby and Helmeppo, who had run away and then run back, were also extremely surprised.Smoker once again regretted not capturing Luffyback in Loguetown.On the Whitebeard Pirates' side, they naturally turned their gaze toward Satoru."Gurararara!!""Are you finally ready to make a move, White Kid!!"Whitebeard laughed.The appearance of the White Dragon reminded him of Kaido.Little Oars initially thought everyone was looking at him. Was he that famous?After hearing what everyone said, he realized they weren't talking about him!"Eh?"Turning his head, he saw a White Dragon flying over him. The resulting wind blew off the Straw Hat on his head, frightening him into quickly reaching out to grab it... The appearance of Satoru's unexpected contingent halted the battle for a moment, but the fight had to continue nonetheless.The battlefield once again became a flurry of Swords and Shadows, Bullets and Rain, and continuous cannon fire.Naturally, the Marines could not just watch the White Dragon fly in, so they fired cannons at Satoru.However, before the cannonballs could reach Satoru, they were blown back.The Marine Giant Squad swung the weapons in their hands, attempting to strike Satoru, but Oarsgrabbed a battleship and swung it around."Don't ignore me!!""My brother's brother's brother is my brother!!""Get out of my way!!!"Under Oars' cover, Satoru swooped down, placing the battleship on the sea surface next to the ice, and his form reverted to Dragon Human Form."Charge!!"The moment the ship was set down, Luffy couldn't help but rush out!Satoru didn't stop him, and Zoro and the others could only immediately follow, including Jinbe and Ivankov.Jinbe had originally intended to come and rescue Ace. After exchanging a nod with Whitebeard, he immediately followed.As for Ivankov, he naturally had to protect his Young Master.The Marine Soldiers recognized them."Knight of the Sea Jinbe, Okama King Ivankov, Sir Crocodile!!""It's them!!""They are the Escapees who broke out of Impel Down a few days ago!!!""Not only that, but also the Main Criminals from Enies Lobby, the Straw Hat Pirates!!"...Satoru leaped onto the Moby Dick, standing beside Whitebeard. Even though his Dragon Human Form reached three meters in height, he still looked quite small next to the 6.66-meter Whitebeard.This little interlude made everyone look over, wondering why Satoru was standing side-by-side with Whitebeard."Let the Commanders cover Luffy and the others, Old Man Whitebeard.""Gurararara, you rascal, you dare to make demands of me now."Whitebeard replied thus, but still waved his massive hand!"My Sons!! Cover that contingent!!""Yes, Pops!!"The Commanders and Captains replied in unison.Whitebeard looked at Satoru, about to speak, when a gust of wind blew nearby.Crocodile appeared behind Whitebeard, his Hook aiming straight for Whitebeard's neck.However, a Vine growing up from the ground wrapped around his Hook, preventing it from advancing even an inch further."I wondered who it was, Crocodile Kid."Whitebeard said with a smile.
Chapter 651: A Great Price To PaySatoru and the others entered the battlefield.Once in the game, only a charge can break through.So, as soon as the ship docked on the ice, Luffyinstantly rushed out.Whitebeard looked at the straw hat on Luffy's back. That was the junior for whom Red Hair gambled his arm, and he was Ace's younger brother.So, even without Satoru saying anything, Whitebeard knew to have the Captains cover him.This stage was still too big for them.Satoru, on the other hand, came to Whitebeard's side, not rushing to attack, and also stopped a certain Crocodile who was courting death... Crocodile pulled his hand back.Whether it was Satoru who stopped him, or Whitebeard who called him 'Crocodile Kid,' he hated them both."I will definitely take your head, Whitebeard!""Gurararara, come if you have the guts!"Whitebeard replied.But Crocodile didn't come; instead, he ran away after uttering his threats.Crocodile ran off. Satoru was about to speak when he heard chattering voices from beneath the Moby Dick."Captain Buggy!""Whitebeard is right up there!""Now's a great chance to take his head!"Having come in person, Buggy realized he had overblown his own capabilities.But his subordinates completely trusted him."Shhh!""What great chance!""Whitebeard hasn't even made a move yet, his stamina is completely undiminished! Even if I'm confident, it's not the best time to strike. Only when he and the Marines have fought enough will it be our chance to act!"Buggy survived purely on his mouth and the Chop-Chop devil fruit."As expected, Captain Buggy has vision!""Truly worthy of Captain Buggy!"Satoru clearly heard what Buggy and his subordinates were saying in the shadows beneath the Moby Dick. He didn't believe Whitebeardcouldn't hear it."Hey, Red-Nose.""Bastard, who are you calling Red-Nose?!"Whitebeard triggered Buggy's passive: no matter who it was, calling Buggy 'Red-Nose' would result in a curse back."Waaah! Whitebeard!"Buggy reacted, screaming in fright."I wondered who it was, turns out it's the brat from Roger's ship.""Long time no see, how have you been?"Buggy felt like he was doomed, tears almost streaming out.But his subordinates thought that Whitebeardspeaking to Buggy so casually meant that CaptainBuggy was indeed a living legend."Did you bring so many prisoners to take my head?"Whitebeard asked.With pairs of shining eyes staring from behind, Buggy could only bluff, "Ye...yes! Prepare to die, Whitebeard!"Whitebeard looked nonchalant."Taking my head is fine, but what about these Marines afterward? Can you deal with so many people?""Actually, I'm also troubled. How about we pirates team up to defeat the Marines? My head can wait!"Buggy, with snot running down his face, was dumbfounded. He didn't expect Whitebeard to say that.However, Whitebeard's words not only gave Buggyan out but also turned these prisoners into their fighting force—a win-win.Whether Buggy was foolish or smart, he would take that out."Wait, wait, Captain Buggy, your strength is appreciated by Whitebeard! You're practically equals!""So-so, if I get serious... Hmph hmph!"Buggy got carried away again.I feel like I can do it again!I think it's possible! I can already see myself... sitting on that world's number one throne!"Good! Whitebeard, I'll team up with you!""Oh~ Who is that! It's our Captain Buggy!"And so, Buggy and his subordinates, who were tricked into helping others count money, also joined the battle... "Old Man Whitebeard is truly an old hand."Satoru said.Whitebeard replied with a laugh."Gurararara, never mind that Red-Nose. If those prisoners behind him were our enemies, we'd have to divert troops, which would be very troublesome."Satoru didn't answer, so Whitebeard shifted his gaze to Ace beside him.Ace was still blaming himself for holding everyone back. This war happened because of him, from beginning to end.Whitebeard knew that now was not the time to give in. Satoru and Ace's soul swap was, in a sense, their 'ingenious strategy.'"Don't blame yourself. None of us blame you."Whitebeard simply said that one sentence.Ace couldn't hold back, his eyes watery, but he had to resist calling Whitebeard 'Old Man.' Now was not the time, so he could only nod."Mm..."Seeing his appearance, Whitebeard's mouth curved slightly, thinking, my foolish son... Satoru and Acehadn't moved yet. While their soul swap offered more initiative, on the other hand, swapping back on the battlefield would be difficult if they were too far apart.And Little Oars had originally wanted to continue advancing, but he was stopped by what Satoru said as he flew past him in his White Dragon form.He didn't trust Satoru, but he had to trust Whitebeard and Ace, right?So, he believed and stood behind the Moby Dick like a guardian god.Whitebeard used a den den mushi to instruct the Captains of the affiliated pirate crews on the sea behind them to move their ships to the left and right, and deal with the Marine warships on the sea first.The Captains naturally obeyed, stating that their ships could go anywhere for Whitebeard's command.After hanging up the den den mushi, Whitebeardwas silent for a moment. Perhaps bored by the sight, he spoke."Kid, you can only see the short-term future?"The day before, Satoru had told Whitebeard all the details he remembered about the Marineford War, as if he had experienced it himself."Yes, but... not only that.""To see clearly requires a great price."This was Satoru's answer.Whitebeard was silent for a moment."Ace is lucky.""...So, you already know the outcome of this war?"Satoru shook his head."No, I saw the future, and then made changes, so that future is already different.""I no longer know the outcome of this war, but I believe we will definitely win!""Gurararara, you're very confident, kid!"Whitebeard laughed heartily again.Satoru declared."If I knew how the battlefield would unfold and still lacked confidence, I might as well smash my head against a tofu block and die!"Ace watched Satoru and Whitebeard conversing happily. For some reason, he felt it was good this way. If they could be like this on the sea in the future, that would be even better.The other people on the battlefield were also surprised that Satoru could stand side-by-side with Whitebeard and converse so happily.From being unknown to having one major event after another, Satoru's name had been etched into their hearts.And Luffy, as Satoru's Captain, was naturally the same.
Chapter 652: Come here!"You guys step back first!!""Woooooah!!!"The appearance of Satoru and his group did not instantly decide the victory; it merely made the battlefield more intense.The Marine continued to defend, and the pirates continued to attack.The Marine Giant Unit blocked the way like a wall, so Jozu directly flipped over an iceberg the size of a small island. If that were to smash down, the entire Marineford would be flattened."Block it if you dare!!!"Seeing this, Akainu stood up, his right hand transforming into rolling magma."Seriously, if all of us go out there, who will guard this place!""Great Eruption!!!"Akainu launched his fist with the impact force of a volcanic eruption.Upon impact, the large iceberg, dozens of times bigger than the Giant Race, was instantly pulverized and evaporated completely.Moreover, after the Great Eruption exploded, it turned into countless Volcanic Bombs raining down from the sky."Waaah!! It's Volcanic Bombs!!"The Volcanic Bombs turned into a "Fire Rock Rain" and crashed down. Getting hit by this meant certain death or injury.However, just as the pirates were scrambling to dodge, they didn't see the Volcanic Bombs crash down.Looking up, they saw all the Volcanic Bombs caught in a whirlwind, transforming into a Magma Cyclone.And the source of the whirlwind was from Satoru's mouth, aboard the Moby Dick!!Satoru opened his mouth and exhaled; a massive whirlwind shot out, carrying the magma and throwing it back."It's Copy cat Satoru!!""He spat out a hurricane from his mouth!!""Is he really a Dragon?!""Is he related to Kaido!!?"Seeing this scene, the Marines were all astonished and started speculating.The pirates were delighted. It seemed Satoru and his group were a huge help!!"The Volcanic Bombs are gone!! Keep advancing!!"...The hurricane, carrying the magma, smashed back, heading straight for the Execution Platform.Just as it was about to hit the Execution Platform, a fist shot out from it. The force of the punch was overwhelmingly tyrannical, directly neutralizing the hurricane and shattering the magma.The only one who could deliver such a powerful punch was Garp."It's Garp!!""Vice Admiral Garp has made his move!!"Garp's intervention brought mixed feelings of joy and worry to the Marines and pirates, respectively. Wherever Garp stood, he was like a golden signboard for the Marine.But Garp chose to sit down cross-legged, right beside Ace.Sengoku glanced at his old friend. "Who was it just now who said if you want to fight, you fight yourself, and that I should go down first?"Garp replied stubbornly this time."Less nonsense. It's fine if I just stay here, right, Sengoku.""Although I'm different from bad guys, but... family is different...""You rotten brats!! Why didn't you live the way I told you to!!"Garp looked at Luffy rushing over, Satoru on the Moby Dick, and Ace beside him, and tears welled up in his eyes.The way he told them to live was to become a Marine.But how could the Pirate King's son become a Marine?As for Luffy, the Marine's rules and restrictions could never restrain him.And Satoru wouldn't go if Luffy didn't go.Although joining the Marine allows for "using public office for private gain," Satoru still prefers the freedom of the open sea.Sengoku's expression was serious. "As things stand now, if you cause any trouble, I won't show mercy, even to you, Garp."Garp scoffed."Hmph! If you really meant that, you would have already made your move!!"...On the battlefield.Satoru's actions caught Akainu's attention.Satoru intended to attract his attention.He extended his index finger and beckoned, "Come here!"In such a noisy environment, Satoru's voice couldn't reach Akainu, but Akainu's Observation Haki heard it clearly.Akainu's forehead vein twitched at Satoru's "magic attack.""Arrogant brat!"Although Akainu championed Absolute Justice, he wasn't foolish enough to attack just because he was provoked. He was the only one left below the Execution Platform, and he wouldn't leave casually, especially not due to Satoru's provocation.Satoru returned a smile. If you won't come, then I'll go myself!!"Go help Luffy."Satoru said this to Ace, avoiding his name so as not to expose his identity.Having said that, Satoru stepped into the air and flew, rushing towards the area beneath the Execution Platform at extreme speed.Ace also started moving, descending from the Moby Dick and entering the battlefield.Whitebeard watched Ace's retreating figure. Although it was Satoru's body, he was equally young, and Whitebeard thought, *Gurararara*, the future belongs to them... Satoru and Ace also joined the battlefield. Rewinding time, the scene shifts back to Luffy, who charged immediately upon disembarking.As Luffy charged, everyone naturally followed. Jinbeand Ivankov also provided cover for Luffy.At this moment, Akainu also noticed Luffy. He knew Luffy was Garp's grandson and Dragon's son, and secretly resolved to keep Luffy here as well.Satoru had been watching this area closely. He clearly saw Akainu's gaze fixed on Luffy, and thought, *Drink a little wine and you're arrogant, but mess with my Luffy and your life is unpredictable!!*Sengoku shouted at Jinbe."Is this your answer?!! Jinbe!!"Jinbe replied with full confidence, "That's right!! I'm not being a Shichibukai anymore!!"And the first person to attack Luffy during his charge was Kizaru."It's the Admiral from Sabaody Archipelago!!"With the flashing light, everyone instantly recognized Kizaru."If I don't catch you, the Celestial Dragons won't let it go easily~~ Straw Hat..."Kizaru raised his leg, light gathering at his sole, as he spoke.For light, this gathering speed was slow."Everyone dodge quickly! That's a Laser!!"Franky shouted."Luffy!""Understood!""Coup de Vent!!"Based on the current strength of the Straw Hat Pirates (not counting Satoru), even using their full power, they couldn't stop Kizaru's attack.Luffy wrapped his arms around his comrades and his legs around Franky. Franky unleashed a Coup de Vent, sending everyone flying out to the right.As for Jinbe and Ivankov, they were outside the range.The laser explosion formed a semicircle. Even if you weren't hit by the blast, getting too close would cook you.If it had gone a little further, it would have hit Buggyand his group who were charging behind.The explosion right in front of him scared Buggy into shouting for his mom. "Mama!! No!! I want to go home!!""Eh? Captain Buggy!""What incredible thing did you just say?""You actually said you were going to [send him back home]?""As expected of you! You face everyone with such ease!!"This was the relative of the Love Brain: the Overthinking Brain."Your ears are way too hopeful!!"Buggy shouted.Right after he shouted, light flashed again from the side.Scared, he quickly dodged."Here it comes again!!"Ivankov warned, "It's Kizaru again!""No... that's Kuma!!"Zooming in, Ivankov saw that it wasn't Kizaru firing a laser, but Kuma with his mouth wide open.
Chapter 653: The Four Brothers Are All Here!!Luffy burst in, and the Shichibukai also made their moves.First, Kuma delivered a "Mouth Cannon"!Ivankov's purpose for this trip was to protect Luffyand carry Kuma back. After dodging the laser, he proactively approached Kuma.Next was Tashigi. Robin used her arms to hold up Tashigi's Black Iron Cage, and she also stayed behind, with Nami accompanying her."Even if you are women, Tashigi won't hold back."Nami held her clima-tact, thinking, 'As if you're not a woman yourself.'"Same to you!"..."Ace!! I've come to save you!!"Luffy knew that Ace's soul was currently within Satoru, but he just wanted to shout, for no other reason.Along the way, the Marines blocked them, but ordinary Marine Soldiers and lower-ranking officers couldn't stop Luffy and his comrades.Oh, Usopp wasn't in the charging team. Satoru had him sniping from the Moby Dick's crow's nest. Compared to close combat, Usopp's sniping was his greatest fighting power.Usopp was a thousand times willing to not charge at first, but who knew that after he fired a Firebird Star, he was targeted by Marine Snipers, who focused their fire on him. He couldn't stay in the crow's nest and could only flee back and forth on the ship. Usopp now regretted not charging with everyone.Moriah made his move second, after Kuma. He could use Zombie Soldiers and Shadow's Asgard."Go, zombies!!"Then the zombies were thoroughly drenched by Jinbe's water."Seawater?!""Moriah, your zombies are afraid of salt, right?""Jinbe!!""Jinbe!"Moriah's tone was one of extreme vexation.Luffy's tone was one of joy."Alright, Luffy, you guys go ahead. Leave this fellow to me."Jinbe nodded in response to Luffy.Luffy also nodded, bypassing Moriah with his comrades.Watching Luffy approach step by step.Sengoku glanced at Garp, said nothing, and then picked up the den den mushi to broadcast."Why are you all dawdling?! Don't let these rookies disrupt the battle!""Straw Hat! Copy cat Satoru!! They are also future [Harmful Factors]!""They and Ace are sworn brothers who grew up together!!""Copy cat Satoru is the disciple of Beckman, the Vice-Captain of the Four Emperors Red Hair Pirates!""Straw Hat even inherited the bloodline of [Revolutionary Army] Dragon, he is Dragon's biological son!!!""Aiyoyo!!"As soon as these words were uttered, the entire audience was once again shocked.Satoru being Beckman's disciple, shock level: 10%Luffy being Dragon's son, shock level: 10,000,000%"It finally came out," Sanji said.Sanji said.Hawkeye, however, was calm. "Nothing is surprising now."Doflamingo laughed loudly, "Fufufu, that explains why Ivankov of the Revolutionary Army would help him."Smoker also suddenly realized, "So, the matter in Loguetown is now clear."But even if it wasn't Dragon's doing, but rather an act of fate, what Smoker feared wasn't that, but rather the calm smile Luffy showed in the face of death.The Sabaody Archipelago instantly erupted into chaos. Reporters from all over frantically jotted down what they heard, shouting, "Big news!! Big news!!!"Back at Marineford.Luffy didn't care at all about his identity being exposed, only wanting to rush forward quickly.Garp, on the execution platform, spoke with a resigned tone, "Let them say it, there's no need to hide it anymore...""Luffy is no longer a criminal who can be defined..."Indeed, attacking Enies Lobby, attacking the Celestial Dragons, and now breaking into Marineford—these three crimes combined, even if Luffy's identity was exposed, it wouldn't make a difference."Die!!"A Giant Marine Soldier swung a Spiked Club down at Luffy and his comrades.Luffy inflated his arm, and with a "Gomu Gomu no Gigant Pistol!!" instantly slammed him down."A giant's arm!""His hand turned into a giant's arm!!"Luffy's move astonished the Marine Soldiers.Luffy didn't care about their surprise and continued his charge.The Marines continuously attacked, but as mentioned before, the lower-ranking Marine officers couldn't stop Luffy and his comrades now."straw hat!"Tashigi appeared, blocking the front.Zoro saw her and couldn't help but frown; she didn't just resemble Kuina, she was exactly like her."Damn it!"Luffy didn't care about gender; anyone who blocked him, he would attack as usual."Get out of the way! Tashigi!!"Smoker's lower body turned into smoke, flying over, his Jitte directly aiming for Luffy's head."Clang!"Sanji kicked, deflecting Smoker's Jitte."Party Kick!!""Luffy, you guys go first!""Okay!"Sanji stayed behind to block Smoker.He, like Luffy and Zoro, now had a rudimentary understanding of Armament Haki, only able to harden his legs, but wasn't that just right?Smoker was focused on Luffy and didn't want to fight Sanji, turning to chase Luffy.Sanji used Air Compression Technique to burst in front of Smoker."Although I like smoke, for someone like you... never mind."Facing Smoker, Sanji stood with his hands in his pockets, a cold expression on his face, exhaling a puff of smoke.Smoker, with two cigars in his mouth, also exhaled smoke from the corners of his lips."Back in Loguetown, I shouldn't have let you leave!"Sanji shook his head slightly, "It wasn't you letting us leave, but you couldn't stop us.""...""White Snake!""Diable Jambe!"...Watching Luffy charge all the way, Whitebeardsmiled beneath his crescent mustache. Ace's brothers were all quite good."Don't let that kid die.""Yes, Pops."Marco had not strayed far, staying by Whitebeard's side.Satoru was by Whitebeard's side, looking up at the sky, listening to Whitebeard's words.Three seconds later, Satoru lowered his head.He let Ace help Luffy, while he himself charged towards Akainu beneath the execution platform.Akainu's forehead veins throbbed; it was even better that they came. All pirates should be killed!!"Oh dear~ I can't let you pass so easily."Light shone, and Kizaru appeared beside Satoru in the air, raising his leg to kick down.However, before he could even kick down, Kizaru's Observation Haki alarm rang. He turned, and the Ama no Murakumo was already in his hand, slashing upwards."Clang!"With a clang, Kizaru's sword struck something.It was a hand, appearing in a posture resembling three Dragon Claws.The index and middle fingers of the right hand were bent and joined, the gap between the ring finger and middle finger was separated, the ring finger and pinky finger were bent and joined, and the thumb was slightly bent before using the move—this was the preparatory stance he took.With this Dragon Claw Fist, it was clear who the newcomer was."Oh dear~ another extraordinary figure.""Revolutionary Army Chief of Staff – Dragon Claw – Sabo!"At this time, Sabo was still just a Chief of Staff, not the Chief of Staff, and had not yet obtained the Mera Mera no Mi. His title was still "Dragon Claw."Sabo had also arrived. In this war concerning the world's situation, the four brothers were all here!!
Chapter 654: Only the Victor is Justice"Revolutionary Army Chief of Staff, 'Dragon Fist' Sabo!!!"Sabo, as the Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army (not yet the General Chief of Staff, so not yet the second-in-command), his intervention carried significant weight.The people on the battlefield had already experienced enough surprises today."That's right! Dragon is Straw Hat's father! So it's normal for the Revolutionary Army to step in!""Sabo is here! Where's Dragon?! Everyone, raise your guard!"With waves of reinforcements arriving, the morale of the Marines was somewhat diminished.Akainu and Aokiji remained silent.Moria, who had been knocked down by Jinbe's Shark-Tile True Punch to his kidney, looked at Sabo in the sky, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.Nothing, just wanted to say he got hit again.Kuma, Hancock, and Mihawk were silent; just as Mihawk had said, nothing was surprising anymore.Doflamingo began to speak."Fufufufu, things are getting more and more interesting!""What will be the outcome of this war? The Marines? Or the pirates?""Are the Marines just? Are the pirates evil?""Such concepts have been overturned countless times already…""Children who don't know 'peace' and children who don't know 'war'.""Their values are different!!""Only those who stand at the top can rewrite good and evil; this place, at this moment, is neutral!!""Will justice prevail? Of course it will!""Only the victor is justice!!!"As a former Celestial Dragon, Doflamingo's words perfectly aligned with the survival philosophy of this world!...Sabo's arrival, of course, was noticed by his brothers.Luffy, hearing the Marines' words, immediately turned his head to look at Sabo in the sky.Ace naturally looked up as well.Only Baiyun's movements didn't stop, leaving only one sentence, "Long time no see, I can leave this to you, right?"Luffy and Ace, however, had eyes filled with the joy of reunion, shouting, "Sabo!"Sabo didn't answer, instead focusing on fighting Kizaru—this was a Marine Admiral!But he took the opportunity to give a thumbs-up in response.The brothers understood tacitly that now was not the time for reminiscing; they could chat after the war ended.Sabo could fly because, within his mastered Dragon Claw martial art, there was a move called Soaring Dragon Step.However, Kizaru couldn't fly, only briefly float; otherwise, he wouldn't have needed to step on cannonballs to get to Sabaody Archipelago. But by refracting light, he could stay in the air for a bit longer."Dragon Tail Whip!"Sabo flipped his body, lashing out with a kick, and Admiral Kizaru was kicked down again. It was still a indiscriminate explosion, and after the smoke cleared, there wasn't a single scratch."Twin Dragon Claws: Dragon Bite!"Sabo descended from the sky, pursuing him. His palms were in the shape of dragon claws, pressed together at the base, and the two claws reached down, as if a dragon had opened its mouth to bite."Oh my, that's quite scary!"Kizaru gripped his Ama no Murakumo sword with both hands and slashed upwards, blocking Sabo's attack.Below Kizaru's feet, the ground vibrated, causing smoke to spread in a circle and cracks to appear.Sabo took the opportunity to backflip and land, creating distance from Kizaru."As expected of a Marine Admiral.""You're the scary one, Revolutionary Army Chief of Staff, Sabo."Kizaru replied.Watching them chat, Baiyun was very curious.Kizaru wouldn't be a Revolutionary Army spy, would he?"What does the Revolutionary Army hope to gain from this war?""Or, are you purely here to help your young master?"Kizaru asked.When faced with a question he didn't want to answer, Baiyun had taught Sabo a response."Guess."Sabo had been beaten by Garp for this when he was a child.Kizaru naturally wouldn't reply, "You guess if I'll guess.""Hmph, if both the Revolutionary Army's young master and chief of staff die on the same day, then the Revolutionary Army will suffer heavy losses."He's so sarcastic.Sabo returned a smile, "If Ace is rescued, then from this day forward, the Marines will become a joke."Both were masters of sarcasm.But sarcasm couldn't defeat people, so they could only resort to action!...Time continued to pass, and the battlefield shifted. Both sides of the bay were breached, and more subsidiary pirate crews of the Whitebeard Pirates entered the bay, making the battle increasingly fierce.Vice Admiral Tsuru casually threw a pirate, laundered into a paper-thin state, onto a hanging rope. We don't know why there would be a hanging rope on the battlefield.Holding a Den Den Mushi in her hand, Sengoku's voice came through, "It's time to implement the plan, Tsuru."A flicker of pity crossed Vice Admiral Tsuru's eyes, but it vanished instantly. Pirates didn't need pity."It's time!"However, they didn't know that Baiyun had already told Whitebeard their so-called plan in its entirety.Thinking of this, Whitebeard couldn't help but smile."The Strategist!""'Buddha' Sengoku!"Whitebeard looked at Baiyun."No matter how smart you are, could you have guessed that there was… an unexpected kid and his abilities?"..."Ice Age: Pheasant Beak!!"On Baiyun's way to Akainu, Kizaru was gone, but Aokiji appeared. A giant ice bird opened its beak and charged towards Baiyun."Fire Fist!!"However, before the ice bird could touch Baiyun, a giant fire fist from the side collided with the ice bird. The clash of ice and fire instantly produced rolling steam.Baiyun continued to advance.Aokiji, who had been about to jump, retracted his strength and looked at Ace, who had unleashed the fire fist."...Clones are troublesome, and if they're strong, they're even more troublesome.""But why, of all things, is it… Fire Fist Ace's Mera Mera no Mi?"Aokiji asked. Baiyun with the Mera Mera no Mi and Ace, silent as if dead—he was already a bit suspicious. If he hadn't heard the conversation between Garp and Ace (during the time Baiyun's consciousness returned in the cell, Sengoku had Aokiji follow Garp), he would have been completely suspicious."Isn't fire quite suitable for dealing with ice?""If you like, I can… switch to magma."As expected of those who grew up together, Ace's imitation had Baiyun's mischievous tone. If he hadn't said anything, who would have known that Ace's soul was in this body?Hearing Ace's words, Aokiji raised an eyebrow, "It doesn't matter what it is.""Ice Time Capsule!""Mirror Fire Flame!"...Two of the three Admirals were intercepted.But honestly, with Sabo and Ace's current combat power, they could only hold them off. To win would be a pipe dream; being able to hold out for a while was already good.And without the Admirals and Warlords, and excluding "old timers" like Garp and Sengoku, it would be virtually impossible for anyone else to stop Baiyun.Baiyun was also fortunate that Zephyr had been forced out of the Marines by this time, otherwise he would have been difficult to deal with.With no further interception, Baiyun successfully met Akainu."This chair looks quite comfortable. How about I take a seat?"
Chapter 655: Meeting AgainAs the battlefield has shifted to this point, it is estimated that no one else will come.Even though Sabo just arrived, the Marine assumed he was the vanguard of the Revolutionary Army, but in reality, the only Revolutionary Army members who came were him and Ivankov and his group who were already there.The timing of the war between the Marine and the Whitebeard Pirates is precisely the moment when the Revolutionary Army can gain strategic benefits.Dragon could not let this pass, even knowing his son was on the battlefield.Like Roger, he is the type of person who sacrifices his own family for the greater good.Their dreams are great, but for their loved ones, they are too ruthless.Or perhaps Dragon... he believes Luffy will not die; with Garp, with Satoru... in every aspect, he believes Luffy will not die.However, Sabo has the heart of a youth, with righteousness in his heart; how could he just watch his brother fight on the battlefield while he stays on the sidelines?Dragon arrived at a place neither too far nor too close to Mary Geoise and used a storm along with Sabo's own Dragon-Walking Step to help Saboreach Mary Geoise; this was the only thing he did."This chair looks quite comfortable; how about I sit on it?"Kizaru was blocked by Sabo, Aokiji was blocked by Ace; without any obstructions, Satoru successfully arrived in front of Akainu.Right below the execution platform, for now, he had broken through the furthest.On the execution platform, Garp and Sengoku's gazes also cast down; the gazes of the marine hero, the Fleet Admiral, and the Admiral were not so easy to endure.But Satoru didn't care about the gazes from the platform at all; his main focus was provoking Akainu."If a pirate sits in this position, then this world is finished!""Since you've come, don't think about leaving!""Hellhound!!"Akainu didn't waste any words, quickly extending his lava-transformed arm to smash towards Satoru. The attack speed was extremely fast, and it was high-temperature lava; the consequences of being hit were predictable.Facing the incoming lava, Satoru pushed out his palm, lightning bursting from his palm to collide with the lava.The scene flashed with lightning, which spread along the lava towards Akainu. Lava conducts electricity; in a split second, Akainu directly "cut off" his arm, and the lava fell to the ground, continuously emitting white smoke.In the first clash, Satoru held the upper hand. With lightning flashing on his hands, Satoru smiled, "Lightning is the most powerful among the Logia-type."Akainu was silent, his eyes cold. He didn't understand how a fledgling pirate brat could become this strong in such a short time.But no matter how strong, pirates deserve to die!!Akainu attacked at close range, and Satoru didn't flinch; close range it is!!But Akainu didn't know that this wasn't Satoru's own power, but rather Xiao Bai's. Xiao Bai had entered Satoru's gate of consciousness, nourishing soul with soul, allowing Satoru to master his power. However, this was ultimately not Satoru's own, and if used excessively... the price would be the disintegration of his soul.During the flight over just now, Xiao Bai had already warned Satoru, but Satoru said he would weigh it in his own heart.Sabo arrived. Ace attacked. Satoru broke in.Three older brothers? (Satoru wasn't sure; when Luffy was excited, he would call them older brothers, but usually, he felt he was the older brother.) This gave Luffy a huge boost in confidence. Just like when they were little, with all four of them there, there was nothing they couldn't accomplish!"Everyone! Let's charge!! Save Ace!!"Luffy's surge in confidence naturally infected the others, and the group continued to "break through the levels"!Next up was: the Beauty Barrier!"Who are you? Move aside!!"Even though Luffy didn't become a lovesick fool over Hancock's beauty, he at least stopped in his tracks, unlike with Tashigi earlier, where Luffy didn't stop for a single step.It was fortunate that Sanji was behind fighting Smoker; otherwise, if he had encountered Hancock, he would have immediately lost all combat ability.Even though Zoro was a very straightforward man with only swords in his heart, seeing Hancock still unsettled him, but Zoro hated this feeling of being unsettled.Franky widened his eyes, "That's truly an incredible face."Brook performed a gentleman's bow."Yohohoho, it makes my eyes pop out, although I don't have any eyes.""I am Hancock."Hancock looked curiously at this man from outside Amazon Lily. With his appearance, the attention of the battle focused on him. What kind of charm did this man have?"Hancock?"Luffy tilted his head and thought for a moment, then suddenly remembered. Satoru had told him that if he met Hancock, he should say: "I know you! Gorgon Eyes!""What?!"Luffy's words instantly made the Empress pale. Gorgon Eyes was the term from their Amazon Lily, which no one from the outside world knew, let alone a man from the outside world!"How do you know about this?!"Hancock tensed her feet, ready to attack at any moment."Satoru said it; he said this could threaten you.""But I don't want to threaten you; I just want you to move aside."Satoru: Good grief, you're really selling me out like this!!However, this was consistent with Luffy's innocence."You..."Hancock had never seen such a man. He clearly knew her weakness, yet said he didn't want to use it? If you threatened me, wouldn't I have moved aside?Hancock was a bit confused, but she knew her beauty was always useful."Then what if I want you to stay?"Love-Love Fruit ability activated.The four of them were hit by the beam.Franky immediately shouted in his "super" way.Brook's old bones blushed.Zoro seemed to be able to sense Hancock's Love-Love Fruit ability; just as he was about to become lovesick, he immediately punched himself in the face. He was born to be a swordsman.Only Luffy looked normal, "No! I must go save Ace!!""You..."Hancock couldn't believe it; her beauty was actually useless!!!"We are going through!!"Luffy was actually quite polite, then immediately moved past Hancock. Because Hancock was distracted, the charm on Zoro and the others vanished, and they naturally followed closely behind Luffy.Until they had all passed, Hancock was still stunned, her heart pounding, she didn't know why."Shichibukai Empress, give me your life!!"Seeing Hancock standing still, a pirate wanted to launch a sneak attack.Hancock just turned slightly, "Am I beautiful?"The pirate's eyes immediately turned into hearts, "Beautiful!! So beautiful!!"Hancock immediately kicked him, sending him flying."Why was it ineffective on him?"Crocodile still wanted to take Whitebeard's head, yet he kept getting further and further away from Whitebeard, and in the end, he was knocked away by Jozu.Jozu pursued, and Doflamingo immediately came out to save him. He had taken a liking to Crocodile at a glance and wanted to join forces with him.His departure also meant that for Luffy and the others' Shichibukai breakthrough, only HawkeyeMihawk remained!!"We meet again."
Chapter 656: Your Relationship Is That Good?"Fate... will the prodigy of the next era perish here... or successfully escape this black blade?!""Sorry, Red-Hair, my blade shows no mercy..."This was Hawkeye's sentiment as he drew his sword when Luffy and the others charged at him. "We meet again."When Luffy and the others approached, Hawkeye said this. As the first Warlord they encountered, they indeed met again."Let me handle this, Luffy."Facing Hawkeye, even though he was instantly defeated at the Baratie, Zoro still stepped forward. This was for Luffy, and also for himself. If he feared defeat, he wouldn't be Zoro."...The outcome will be no different from last time."Hawkeye said."My decision is the same as last time."Zoro took out his bandana and tied it on. Though he knew he would lose, he still drew his sword, with no regrets even in death!This was the swordsman's resolve. Having held back once, Hawkeye would not hold back again this time. He respected Zoro's choice and let Luffy and the others pass."Demonic Aura • Nine-Sword Style • Asura • Demon Nine Flash!"Zoro activated his Demonic Aura Nine-Sword Style: Asura state, with three heads, six arms, and nine swords in hand.This stance made Hawkeye raise an eyebrow slightly.Zoro charged forward, spinning, his upper body and swords rotating to attack from the side. Hawkeye, however, saw his movements clearly. The nine swords combined their power, leaving minimal flaws in this technique, but he was Hawkeye!His eyes widened instantly, and Hawkeye swung his black blade sideways. With a clang, Zoro's sword was blocked.Even so, Hawkeye praised him, "Remarkable growth!"While praising him, he forcefully shook his blade, pushing Zoro back. The blade didn't cut him, but the wind from the sword left a small blood mark on Zoro's chest. Hawkeye's movements didn't stop; his blade turned and slashed horizontally.Seeing this, Zoro immediately bent down. He saw the iceberg formed by the frozen tsunami behind him, sliced in two by Hawkeye's single swing. Zoro's eyes widened. Was this the gap between them?Hawkeye's movements still didn't stop; his blade rotated downwards again, slashing at Zoro."Clang!"With a clash of blades, Zoro only saw petals flying past his eyes.Two swords appeared before him, blocking Hawkeye's blade. Zoro wasn't foolish; he used this moment to roll to his right, moving away from the three swords.The one holding the two swords was a man with a tall hat and a two-part mustache.Zoro didn't recognize him, but Hawkeye did."Whitebeard Pirates, 5th Division Commander, Flower Sword Vista.""Nice to meet you, Hawkeye Mihawk. You know who I am?""It would be strange if I didn't."Hearing this, Vista seemed a little happy."Hehe.""However, to be so ruthless with such a promising talent is a bit heartless."The talent Vista referred to was naturally Zoro."This is his resolve; I am respecting him."This was Hawkeye's reply."Hahaha, then I'm the shameless one for interrupting his resolve.""Shameless is shameless. Pirates don't care about such things. It would be a pity for him to die here."Vista replied with a smile.With nothing more to say, the two quickly swung their swords, clashing blades repeatedly, sparks and sword winds erupting.Just by watching, Zoro knew he was still far from the pinnacle of swordsmanship.If he stood between their clashes, he would undoubtedly be cut into countless pieces.Zoro mused."Aaaaaah!"Suddenly, at this moment, Buggy, after being caught in Crocodile's tornado, fell down, landing precisely where Hawkeye and Vista were clashing blades. As Zoro had said, Buggy was instantly cut into pieces, but then immediately reformed."You two bastards, look closely... Hawkeye!! Flower Sword Vista!!"Buggy originally intended to curse, but then he saw these two formidable individuals.Hawkeye and Vista were also puzzled; their blades had no effect on him. They tacitly swung their swords again, and Buggy was cut again and then reformed."What are you two doing?!""Bast... Aah!!!"Before he could finish the word, Buggy was slapped away by Hawkeye with the flat of his blade."Continue!"Hawkeye spoke, and the two continued their sword fight.Zoro, on the side: "..."...The execution time was drawing closer with each passing second, and explosive facts were unfolding one after another... Scene after scene of shocking apocalyptic visions heralded a paramount war that would change world history!!People all over the world could only hold their breath.Watching over the precarious future that would be decided here!"Hellhound!""Hellhound! Hellhound!! So, if he's called Akainu, they're all dogs, huh?!"Below the execution platform, Bai Yun and Akainu fought fiercely.Bai Yun focused on attacking the execution platform, while Akainu focused on intercepting and attacking.Akainu's forehead veins twitched every time Bai Yun's verbal attacks hit, finding him utterly shameless!!It wasn't until Aokiji attacked from behind that Bai Yun had to do a backflip, leaving the area below the execution platform and floating in the air."I didn't expect it, Aokiji, your relationship is that good?"He spoke with sarcasm, but Bai Yun knew this was Sengoku's signal, and Aokiji had returned to help Akainu repel Bai Yun because the Navy's plan was about to begin, and Akainu was a crucial part of that plan.Aokiji did not reply.Meanwhile, movements on the execution platform also shocked the pirates below."What are they doing?!""Hasn't the execution time not arrived yet?!"Those watching the screen in the Sabaody Archipelago were also puzzled, "Are they going to start the execution? How can this be? Isn't it still far from the announced time?!"Sengoku shouted orders, "Cut off all Den Den Mushi immediately! It would be terrible if the world lost trust in us!!""The tragedy that is about to unfold is too intense for a peaceful world!""There's no need to make everything public!!"Bai Yun sneered. A peaceful world—how could Sengoku utter those five words?"It's just as Bai Yun said, they really are going to execute Ace early!""Ace!!"Seeing this, Luffy sped up desperately."Whew!"Sengoku let out a breath."In a few hours, the message that spreads across the world will only need two words: [Victory]!""Bang!!"At this moment, an attack came from behind the bay."Aren't those our people? It's the Navy! When did they get around to the back?!"It was indeed the Pacifista unit led by Sentomaru."There are so many Kuma!"Ivankov exclaimed in surprise."That's the [Warlord] Bartholomew Kuma! How can there be so many?!"The pirates were puzzled.But Whitebeard knew, "This is the World Government's weapon of war, the [Pacifista]!""...That kid was right again.""Go, Oars!!""Yes, Pops!!"Oars lifted his foot and stomped down on the Pacifistas.Some of the affiliated pirate captains who seemed unable to land on the ice surface until now, simultaneously landed on the ice and attacked the Pacifista unit from behind."We've been waiting for you!"
Chapter 657: But I Know the Future"I've been waiting for you for a long time!!"The Marine had originally planned to surround the Whitebeard Pirates within the bay, like catching turtles in a jar, but things did not go as they wished."This isn't what we agreed upon, Uncle!""And the pirates seem to know our plan! They left forces behind to deal with us!!"Sentomaru retreated behind the Pacifista and contacted Kizaru via den den mushi.Not only were they not surrounded, but the pirates acted as if they knew they would appear here, leaving behind forces like Oars and some of the Captains to deal with them!This was a deployment made by Whitebeard based on the "future" that Satoru spoke of.The facts were exactly as Satoru had said.However, in the original history, even without Satoru's warning, Whitebeard had seen through the Marine's pincer maneuver, so he had his subordinates disperse as much as possible to deal with the warships. Otherwise, with the Pacifistabehind them and warships surrounding them, they would have had nowhere to hide from the bombardment.Sengoku was also bewildered. Previously, Whitebeard guessing their encirclement plan wasn't a major issue, and given Whitebeard's lifetime of combat experience, it wasn't strange that he had figured it out!But now, how could he even predict the existence of the Pacifista? And leave forces to deal with them! This was impossible!!But as a tactical Admiral, Sengoku could not lose his composure just like that."Continue dealing with Oars and those Captains! Try to drive them into the encirclement! Take care of those who slipped through the net!!"Sengoku issued orders to Sentomaru via den den mushi.Sentomaru naturally accepted the order, "Can we destroy the warships? Uncle?""Try to keep it within the designated area."Kizaru replied indifferently.Sentomaru nodded, looking like he understood."Understood!""Pacifista, attack with full force!""Try to keep it within the designated area" = "You can destroy them."..."My sons! Charge forward! Your brothers are behind you holding back the reinforcements, charge forward! Charge into the plaza!!"Whitebeard shouted, boosting morale; it was very effective.Sengoku also shouted, "Everyone evacuate the ice! Absolutely do not let the pirates reach the plaza!"While issuing orders, Sengoku was still pondering why Whitebeard seemed to know their plan, until Vice Admiral Onigumo came to the execution platform and whispered something in his ear. Even Sengoku couldn't help but widen his eyes and look up at the person in the air.It was none other than Satoru!At the same time, two of the three large screens on the Sabaody Archipelago had been turned off, leaving only the one in the middle.The people on the Sabaody Archipelago were confused. What was going on?! Was it malfunctioning?!Fortunately, there was still the one in the middle.But when everyone focused their attention on the middle screen, a big red-nosed face suddenly appeared."Is that the great pirate Captain [Clown Buggy]?!""That's right... it is I!""...""What the hell!! Who is he!!""Switch the feed back to the execution platform! Where is Shichibukai Kuma's army?!"..."Not good, if we don't hurry! Ace is going to..."Luffy didn't know what plan the Marine had, only that they were going to execute Ace ahead of schedule, so he had to rush!!Brook and Franky naturally covered him on both sides, keeping the Marines from attacking.However, as a light shone, Kizaru had already appeared in front of Luffy and the others, raising his leg."Go back to where you came from!"After saying that, he kicked down, but two legs appeared to block his.On the left and right, Sabo and Ace appeared."Telling us to leave just like that, you're a bit rude, Admiral Kizaru!"These were Sabo's words."Very rude indeed!"This was Ace's agreement."Sabo!""Satoru!"Even though Satoru had told him that Ace's soul was currently inside his body, Luffy still couldn't quite wrap his head around it when calling out his name, but calling him that was fine; in fact, it didn't give anything away at all."What a pain."Kizaru looked at Sabo and Ace; his salary wasn't worth it today....Recovering from the shock.Sengoku saw Satoru's smile in the air and couldn't help but clench his fists and shout."Has the live broadcast been cut?!"The Soldiers below the execution platform immediately saluted and answered."Not yet! Please wait a moment!""Only one feed remains! The den den mushi was snatched by one of the main culprits from Impel Down, Clown Buggy!"As soon as the Soldier said this, Sengokuimmediately activated his Observation Haki, locking onto the location of Buggy and his group."Aokiji!"Aokiji had originally been on the execution platform with Akainu, primarily responsible for keeping an eye on Satoru. When Sengoku's order came down, he flashed instantly, ice spreading out, and Buggyand his group instantly turned into ice sculptures, including the den den mushi in their hands. The screen on the Sabaody Archipelago cut off right there."Huh?!""What happened? Why did it all disappear?!""What's the result?!"The crowd on the Sabaody Archipelago felt like they were watching a mystery show and the power suddenly went out the moment the killer was about to be revealed....Back to Mary Geoise.Sengoku's mind was still reeling from what Onigumo had said.Originally, Akainu should have been the one to go to the battlefield to deceive Squard, but Akainu was tied up by Satoru, so Sengoku had no choice but to send Onigumo. Onigumo belonged to Akainu's faction, the faction of Absolute Justice.But on the battlefield, when Onigumo finally encountered Squard, before he could finish speaking, Squard slashed at him with his blade and said."Just as Brother Satoru said, you trash Marines! You still dare to sow discord between me and Pops! Impossible, absolutely impossible!! I'll slice you up!!"Satoru: "You... fine, fine, fine..."Onigumo was stunned for a moment. What did that mean? What did he mean by "just as Brother Satorusaid"? Did Satoru know that the Marine intended to use Squard as a breakthrough point??! That was impossible!!! How could a pirate like Satoru possibly know!!Onigumo was shocked and confused, so he didn't fight Squard; instead, he shook him off and went back to find Sengoku, relaying everything he had heard and everything Squard had said to Sengoku.This was also the reason Sengoku had been stunned earlier.It was too strange! Simply too strange!!Encirclement, ambush, breakthrough point!!His plans were broken one by one! It was as if the pirates knew the plan in advance and had taken corresponding measures!How could the pirates possibly know!!!Or rather, how could Satoru possibly know?!Thinking of the relationship between Satoru and Garp, a thought arose in Sengoku's mind, but he immediately cast it aside. That was impossible! He knew what kind of person his old friend was; it couldn't have been him.But... currently, that was the only explanation.Otherwise, could it be that Satoru... can see the future?!Satoru: "Oh, how embarrassing, what a coincidence; I can't see the future, but I know the future."
Chapter 658: Grow!Under the bug-like presence of Satoru, who held the script in his hands, Sengoku's plans against the Whitebeard Pirates were being dismantled step by step. This was something Sengoku hadn't anticipated; no matter how much he calculated, he couldn't have foreseen that Satoru knew the "script."However, a plan is merely used to increase the probability of victory; it doesn't mean that if the plan fails, the war is lost!In terms of raw combat power, the Marine side was still superior.The Three Admirals, the Shichibukai, dozens of Vice Admirals, and the Pacifistas. Most importantly, Garpand Sengoku had not yet made their move... "Activate the Siege Wall!!"Sengoku shouted. There was still one final link in the plan; even if the previous ones failed, if this link succeeded, it could still wipe out most of the enemy's combat power!On the field, the Shichibukai simultaneously abandoned their opponents and returned to the plaza. Of course, they weren't the only ones; many officers did the same, while those Soldiers were destined to be used to intercept the pirates.Is it cruel? This is war.Kizaru also abandoned Ace and Sabo to return to the base of the Execution Platform. With his Devil Fruit Ability, if he wanted to flash away, Ace and Sabo really couldn't keep him there.Satoru also returned to the Moby Dick. As he returned, Whitebeard prepared to step down."It's time, White Kid.""Yes, Whitebeard Pops.""Gurararara!!""Sengoku!!""My sons, follow me if you aren't afraid to die!!"Whitebeard shouted, then jumped down from the ship, his aura soaring to the sky and his voice deafening!"Wooooh!! Charge!!!"Whitebeard's actions boosted morale more than anything else; his move also meant the final moment had begun!!An uninjured Whitebeard was showing his power, and a drop of sweat couldn't help but fall from Sengoku's forehead."Everyone, to your positions!!""He's going to unleash his power!! The world's strongest man!!""Whitebeard! He's moving!!!""Follow Pops, clear the way for him!!"The two armies began a massive clash once again."That old man is moving! Satoru said he's really amazing."Luffy said."He is incredibly amazing!"Ace, beside him, replied.Sabo picked up where Ace left off."Uncle Dragon once said that no matter who you provoke, you must never provoke Whitebeard.""Then that's good!""Now, the urgent matter is to get Ace to safety!""Let's chat later, Sabo!"Luffy replied, then continued running forward.Sabo and Ace shared a smile, and Sabo said, "Luffyis still the same as when he was a kid.""When we were kids, you and he fought the most fiercely, but actually, that's proof of how good your relationship is."Ace could barely hold back his tears."Saying all that, what? Are you jealous?""Haha, yeah, it's a pity I didn't get to grow up with you guys. So, you... cannot die!""Yeah, I won't die."..."I won't let you set foot on the plaza! Whitebeard Pirates!!"The Marine Giant John swung his massive blade at Whitebeard.He jumped with his whole body, gripping the sword with both hands and slashing down, seemingly putting all his strength into the strike.However, Whitebeard blocked the blow with just a single-handed swing of Murakumogiri.His eyes were ice-cold. "Don't get in the way...""Don't even think about passing through here!"This was John's reply.Hearing this, Whitebeard flicked his blade away, let go of Murakumogiri, and raised both hands with his fingers curled as if grabbing something. The space beneath his fingers wrinkled like fabric.The veins on Whitebeard's arms throbbed as he pulled with force!Giant John's feet instantly slipped, and he lost his balance entirely.The ground tilted—no, the entire island and the sea surface tilted!!The earth shook and the waves crashed, as if the world was ending.The island tilted to the left, and most of the Marines on the ships, the shore, and the ice fell over.Whitebeard's sons, however, knew his intentions the moment they saw him take his stance. They had already grabbed onto things, laid flat, or stabbed their swords into the ice and held the hilts to steady themselves.The island tilted and then leveled back. With such a massive vibration, the small town on the island collapsed instantly.And at Marineford, the smaller buildings also developed cracks to varying degrees.Giant John crawled up from the ground. "Is this the power of one of the Four Emperors? But for the sake of Marine Justice! I will not let you pass through here!!"Marine Justice is quite brainwashing, to make someone so... confident.In response to John's words, Whitebeard jumped and threw a punch. Space shattered; the fist didn't hit John directly, but the vibration force erupting from it made him spit blood and roll his eyes back instantly.It didn't stop there; the Shockwave flew past John's back, shattering and cracking everything in its path."It won't stop!""It's going to hit the Execution Platform!!"This Shockwave—never mind these Marine Soldiers or officers—even if a Vice Admiral came, they wouldn't be able to stop it.At the critical moment, the Shockwave slammed into it, yet the Execution Platform remained unharmed. The Three Admirals were seen standing side by side, palms extended, as if an invisible wall was blocking the Shockwave."Great! It's the Three Admirals!!""It's your fault your Siege Wall wasn't activated sooner."This was Aokiji sniping at Akainu, which also proved that Akainu had a hand in the planning of this operation."It's clearly your ice's fault!" Akainu retorted.Kizaru leisurely chimed in, "Couldn't you just melt the ice, Sakazuki?"..."That old man, how can he not distinguish between friend and foe!""He scared me so much my heart almost jumped out, although I don't have a heart anymore.""Is that really a power a human can master?!!"Whitebeard's tilting of the island almost caused Luffy to fall into a crack in the ice, but Jinbe pulled him up.Brook seemed scared, yet spoke in a comedic tone.Franky's mismatched eyes couldn't even blink today; Whitebeard's power left him utterly shocked."The crew members all understood and took precautions in advance."This was just an interlude. Luffy and the others continued forward, finally reaching the end of the ice; as long as they went up, they would be on the shore.However, just as Luffy's hands grabbed hold, an Iron Wall rose from the ground on the shore. Not just on his side, but Iron Walls rose along the entire shore of the bay, isolating the pirates within the bay.No matter how the pirates struck the Iron Wall with cannon fire, it didn't budge.With Satoru present, Whitebeard wasn't surprised, but he still threw a punch. The Shockwave hit the Iron Wall, but the wall only dented slightly in the center and otherwise remained unaffected."What, even Pops can't break it!!"The pirates were shocked, but the Marines were delighted.This time, they were completely surrounded."Akainu, melt the ice!"Sengoku didn't believe the plan could fail again this time!!Akainu had been waiting for this moment for a long time.He stood up, his arms transforming into magma, and raised them, firing massive fist-shaped magma projectiles like cannons."Ryusei Kazan!!"Encirclement and a rain of magma projectiles.It seemed like a dead end, but if Satoru allowed these magma projectiles to fall, wouldn't that be a slap to his own face?Satoru's aura soared into the sky, blowing his clothes and hair about, as a brilliant green life force emanated from his eyes."Grow!!"