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Sengoku's sudden command changed everyone's expression. But Sengoku didn't give anyone time to react, roaring furiously at the executioners, who were also dazed. "What are you spacing out for? Execute the order immediately!"
The two executioners were startled, then immediately reacted, raising their greatswords high and plunging them toward Fire Fist Ace's chest.
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"Ace!!!"
The Marines' sudden early execution caught everyone present off guard. Yamato and Luffy, who were being held tightly by Akainu, also had their expressions change drastically.
But just then, a soft chuckle sounded, and at the same time, a shadow flew across the sky.
"Whoosh!!!"
"Gurararara, I won't let you hurt my son!"
At this moment, all the Whitebeard Pirates showed joyful expressions, shouting excitedly. The Marines' expressions, however, changed drastically because Whitebeard, the strongest man in the world, had finally personally entered the fray.
Above the sky, Whitebeard, known as the strongest man in the world, raised his beloved weapon, Murakumogiri, high. He activated his Devil Fruit ability on the blade and slashed toward the distant execution platform.
"Finally couldn't hold back!"
Seeing this, Sengoku also finally made his move. On the gigantic execution platform, Sengoku activated his Devil Fruit ability.
After many years, since the Golden Lion's last invasion of Marineford, the Marineford generals had not seen Fleet Admiral Sengoku's ability, which now reappeared on the great sea. Under a dazzling golden light, a golden Buddha appeared in everyone's sight, leaping into the sky. It was the Zoan-type, Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Beast-type, Buddha Form.
The moment both of them made their moves, the focus of the battlefield immediately became these two individuals standing at the peak of the great sea. One was the Fleet Admiral, and the other was the strongest man in the world! Everyone stopped attacking and looked up at the two of them.
"Boom!!!"
In an instant, Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit (Gura Gura no Mi) ability and Sengoku's Buddha shockwave collided. The dazzling light made everyone instinctively close their eyes. The powerful impact destroyed everything around, causing the already collapsed Marineford to be directly sliced in half.
"Whitebeard, you've grown old!!!" Sengoku shouted.
"Shouldn't I be saying that to you, Sengoku!!!" Whitebeard countered.
Although Sengoku appeared younger with his full head of black hair, if one considered his age, Sengoku was 77 years old, while Whitebeard was only 72.
The clash between the two was brief and quickly dispersed. Although Sengoku blocked Whitebeard's attack, Whitebeard's objective was achieved. Under the impact of their combined power, the execution platform couldn't hold up and began to tilt to one side. As for the two executioners on top, they were sent flying to an unknown location.
And at this moment, Luffy also saw his opportunity.
"Ace!!!"
Taking advantage of the lingering shockwave and everyone else's attention being elsewhere, Luffy finally shook off Akainu and rushed toward the execution platform that Akainu was guarding.
"Straw Hat, where are you going?"
Seeing this, Akainu immediately activated his Devil Fruit ability, wanting to pursue him.
"Stop him!!!"
Yamato naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity and directly unleashed her strongest power. "Horse Blade!" The scorching cold air turned into a slash, blocking Akainu's path.
"Damn it, Kaido's daughter!!!"
In such a top-tier battle, being slow for even one step meant falling behind completely. Akainu was only one step too late—a momentary lapse allowed Luffy to find an opening. Under Yamato's attack, Akainu immediately lost the ability to chase Luffy.
Everyone was delighted to see this scene. Since the Whitebeard Pirates and the Marines began fighting, this was the first time someone had broken through the Marines' encirclement and gotten close to the execution platform.
"I won't give you such an opportunity, Straw Hat!"
Kizaru wanted to pursue, but he was blocked by a pained Marco.
Now, only Garp stood in Luffy's way.
"Damn it!" This sudden turn of events made Sengoku anxious. He twisted his body and swung his massive palm.
"How interesting, Ace's brother. Sengoku, your opponent is me!"
Even though he had been hit by his "filial son's" sword, Whitebeard was currently outwardly strong but inwardly weak. But the power of the man once known as the strongest in the world still made Sengoku wary of the incoming Murakumogiri, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.
So now, Sengoku could only place his hopes in Garp.
Looking at his approaching grandson, Garp's expression was incredibly grim. The most difficult choice for him in this world had finally appeared. On one side were his two beloved grandsons, and on the other was the Marine force, which he was proud to uphold.
He watched Luffy, who was using his Devil Fruit ability to stretch his long arms and grab the execution platform, swinging himself over.
"Vice Admiral Garp!!!"
"Straw Hat!!!"
Different shouts rang out.
Garp finally stood up, his gaze troubled as he looked at his approaching grandson, roaring. "Luffy, Grandpa is a Marine! As a Marine, I won't let you save Ace!"
"Move aside, Grandpa!" Luffy yelled back.
"How could this old man move aside? This old man is a Marine Vice Admiral! If you want to save Ace, you'll have to step over my corpse!!!" Garp declared.
"I must save Ace!!!" Luffy insisted.
At this moment, the battle between grandfather and grandson finally erupted. Garp, who leaped into the air, threw an iron fist toward Luffy.
However, the outcome was beyond everyone's expectations.
"Boom!!!"
Garp, the Marine Hero, was actually sent flying by a single punch from his own grandson. This result stunned everyone.
Sengoku, watching the outcome of the battle from above, also had a very grim expression. "In the end, you couldn't lay a hand on your own grandson, Garp!"
After punching his grandfather Garp away, Luffy finally arrived in front of a bewildered Ace.
"Luffy!" Ace exclaimed.
"Ace!" Luffy responded.
Seeing that he had finally reached Ace's side, Luffy couldn't hide his joyful smile. He quickly pulled out a key!
Seeing this, all the Whitebeard Pirates cheered excitedly.
"That's great!"
"Well done, Ace's brother!!!"
Meanwhile, the Marines' morale plummeted to rock bottom.
"How is this possible?"
"Vice Admiral Garp!!!"
After so much effort, so much fighting, and so many deaths, would the Whitebeard Pirates still manage to save Fire Fist Ace?
But just as Luffy inserted the key into the keyhole, preparing to unlock Ace's Sea Stone handcuffs.
"Biu!"
"I can't let you save Fire Fist Ace, Straw Hat!!!"
A golden light appeared, instantly breaking Luffy's key.
"Damn it!!!" Luffy cursed.
Meanwhile, in another corner of the battlefield, Mr. 2 wasn't captured, so Mr. 3 did not need to fulfill his last wish. So, he and Buggy were hiding in a corner, quietly waiting for the war to end. For some reason, when Mr. 3 saw this scene on the execution platform, he had a feeling that he should be there. He quickly dismissed this terrible thought.
At this moment, although the key on the execution platform was broken, causing Luffy's expression to change drastically, he no longer had time to hesitate.
"Ace, let's get out of here first!" Luffy said. He then grabbed Ace and jumped off the execution platform.
Whitebeard, who had landed on the ice, saw this and smiled. He immediately gave a loud command.
"My sons, cover Ace and his brother…"
"Oh!!!"
The pirates' morale surged to an unprecedented height!!!
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