"Unbelievable!!!"
"Amazing!!!"
"Is this even real?!"
The world was in a state of pure shock. Fleet Admiral Sengoku had ordered the cut-off of all visual Den Den Mushi signals to hide the Marines' shame—the failed assassination attempt by Squard and the malfunction of the Encircling Wall. The citizens of Sabaody Archipelago were cursing the Marines' cowardice.
But then, a new signal flickered to life.
The "Legendary" Captain Buggy and his band of escapees had accidentally become the world's only window into the battlefield! After enduring Buggy's endless self-promotion and "flashy" speeches, the camera finally panned back to the main stage.
"That... is that the true power of the Yonko Whitebeard?" "He's going to sink the entire Marine Headquarters!" "How can anyone stop a monster like that?"
Even through a screen, the world felt the literal tremors of the Gura Gura no Mi. But the surprises didn't stop there.
"Look! The Phoenix is approaching the platform!" "The Hero Garp is moving!" "Don't worry, the execution platform is guarded by the ultimate 'Iron Wall'—Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr! No pirate can break through that!"
The Marine supporters cheered, but their joy was short-lived. The "Future" Straw Hat Luffy, in his terrifying Gear Fourth: Boundman form, was unstoppable. He bypassed the Admirals, clashed with Sengoku in a shockwave that leveled the plaza, and—to everyone's horror—sent the legendary Garp flying with a single, tearful punch.
Fire Fist Ace was being liberated!
Just as the executioners (actually CP0 in disguise) swung their blades, the ground erupted. Morley of the Revolutionary Army flipped the entire platform, and Sabo—the Chief of Staff—roared onto the scene with his Ryusoken (Dragon Claw).
"Wait... that man... isn't that Sabo, the Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army?!" "Is he using the Mera Mera no Mi? No, those are different flames!"
The world was witnessing the reunion of the three brothers—Ace, Sabo, and Luffy—standing tall against the combined might of the Marines.
Across the Grand Line: Reactions of the Crew.
Momoiro Island (Kamabakka Kingdom): "NOOOO! STAY AWAY FROM ME!" Sanji screamed, running for his life from a horde of "sweethearts" in dresses. "Look, Sanji-kun! Your twin is on the news! He looks so cool in that black suit!" Sanji stopped, panting, and grabbed the newspaper. His eyes nearly popped out. "Luffy... everyone is there? And who is that handsome guy in the Raid Suit? Is that... ME? Why am I so 'Smart' looking?! And why am I still here wearing a dress?!"
Torino Kingdom: Chopper stared at the news, his jaw hitting the floor. "Luffy and the others are fighting a war! And my future self is a giant monster who can actually control his mind?! I need to study harder! I'm a reindeer, not a pet!"
Baldimore (Future Island): Franky let out a "SUPER" roar. "I knew it! That giant robot, the General Franky... it's the masterpiece I'm going to build! My future self has the best hairstyle ever!"
Harahettania (Island of Poverty): Brook laughed until his ribs rattled. "Yohohoho! Luffy-san has two brothers? And look at that skeleton with the rockstar vibe... he looks just like my twin! I hope Laboon can recognize me even if I'm just bones!"
Boeing Archipelago: Usopp was crying and laughing at the same time. "Those are Pop Greens! My future self is a Brave Warrior of the Sea! I can't stay here getting fat! I need to get stronger for Luffy!"
Weatheria: Nami analyzed the weather patterns on the screen. "That's not just Haki... the future me is using advanced weather science! I won't let the future me have all the fun!"
Kuraigana Island: Zoro lay on the ground, covered in bandages. Perona was hovering over him, teasing him relentlessly. "Hey, Moss-head, look! Your 'twin' just clashed with the World's Greatest Swordsman! He's so cool, unlike you, who can't even find the bathroom!" Zoro gripped his swords, his eyes burning. "Shut up, ghost girl. That's me in two years. Just watch... I'll surpass him and Mihawk!"
Tequila Wolf: Robin stood among the liberated slaves, the wind blowing through her hair. She looked at the photo of the three brothers. "The Fifth Emperor... Luffy, you've truly grown. This time, you will save him."
Foosa Village, East Blue.
Inside Makino's tavern, it was pure chaos. Dadan and her bandits were bawling their eyes out, snot and tears ruining the floor. "SABO! HE'S ALIVE!" Dadan wailed, clutching the newspaper. "The boy we thought died ten years ago... he's right there with Luffy and Ace!" "Those brats... they better come back alive, or I'll kill them myself!"
Sabaody Archipelago: The Arrival of a Monster.
While the world watched the screen, a massive shadow fell over the archipelago. A man over seven meters tall, with horns and a dragon-scale tattoo, stood amidst the ruins of the Human Auction House.
Yonko "Strongest Creature" Kaido had arrived.
"Worororo! Whitebeard is having all the fun! King, is my ungrateful daughter Yamato still alive?" "Yes, Joker reported she is at Marineford," King the Conflagration replied, his wings wreathed in fire. "Good! Let's turn that place into a graveyard! Worororo!"
Kaido transformed into a massive Azure Dragon, soaring toward Marineford.
Marine Headquarters: The West Coast.
A small, unassuming boat drifted toward the chaotic battlefield.
"It seems I'm late again," a man laughed, scratching his head. He wore a simple coat and a straw hat hung at his back (wait, no, the hat was with Luffy). "Don't relax yet, Roger. Sengoku and the Marines won't give up easily. The real storm is just beginning," Silvers Rayleigh said, his hand on his sword.
The boat hit the shore. Two men stepped off.
The Pirate King, Gol D. Roger. The Dark King, Silvers Rayleigh.
The Legends have officially joined the Summit War!!!