*This was written before the appearance of Gear 5*
"Blackbeard, Akainu, I'll avenge Whitebeard and Ace! Prepare to die!"
Luffy, now in Gear 4, charged towards Blackbeard and Akainu, his entire body radiating Emperor Haki.
The battlefield was at the new Marine Headquarters. Because the Straw Hat Pirates had helped many people along the Grand Line, these people, out of gratitude, later joined their ranks. Now, the Straw Hat Pirates were a massive pirate crew of over 20,000 members, filled with countless talented individuals. Although the World Government had repeatedly tried to recruit Luffy, hoping he would become one of the new "Four Emperors," Luffy harbored an irreconcilable hatred for Akainu and refused to join under any circumstances. The Straw Hat Pirates, like wild horses, posed a significant threat to the World Government and had to be eliminated. Fleet Admiral Akainu, fearing the Navy alone couldn't withstand them, summoned Blackbeard, who also harbored a deep grudge against Luffy, to the new Marine Headquarters to discuss countermeasures. Luffy and his crew learned of this, and seeing the two enemies together, they seized the opportunity and rallied their entire crew and other pirate companions to attack the new Marine Headquarters, launching the Second Pinnacle War. The new Marine Headquarters was left in ruins, the explosions shaking the entire island as if it were about to sink. Users of various Devil Fruit abilities unleashed their full power in a fierce battle, with Marines and pirates falling one after another, the battle entering its final countdown…
Luffy fought Akainu and Blackbeard alone. Although all three were heavily injured, they fought fiercely. Luffy's "Gum-Gum King Kong Gun Barrage" overwhelmed Blackbeard and Akainu, who unleashed their full power—the Tremor-Tremor Fruit and the Magma-Magma Fruit—their giant black fists clashing with magma and air, each impact generating massive shockwaves. The earth-shattering force prevented bystanders from intervening, creating a scene resembling the end of the world.
In the midst of… Under the barrage of attacks, Akainu's "magma wall" was shattered. Countless black iron fists struck his entire body, leaving it riddled with holes and blood splattering across the sky. Akainu collapsed, and taking advantage of Luffy's momentary lapse in attention, Blackbeard darted to his side, his left hand pressing against Luffy's stomach. The power of the "Dark-Dark Fruit" activated, generating a powerful suction force that continuously absorbed the power of the Gum-Gum Fruit. Luffy felt his body go limp, his strength being steadily drained by Blackbeard.
Blackbeard: "Zehahaha... Luffy brat, this is how Ace lost to me. The two brothers lost to the same move; you can die in peace now, right?"
Remember to say hello to him for me when you get to hell.
Luffy: Damn it...you bastard...
Blackbeard's energy was abundant, and his injuries had greatly improved. Luffy, though angry, couldn't control his power draining away uncontrollably—Gear 4, Gear 3, Gear 2... Just as Luffy was about to be drained to death, a delicate shout rang out from the sky: "You stinky man, what are you trying to do to Luffy! Take this! Fragrant Kick!"
A powerful force descended from the sky, kicking Blackbeard in the forehead. Though unwilling, Blackbeard had no choice but to release Luffy. It turned out he had just dealt with several sea monsters... Boa Hancock, the Pirate Empress and Vice Admiral, arrives to rescue her beloved. The long-haired beauty standing before Luffy makes Blackbeard's eyes light up. The legendary world's most beautiful woman truly lives up to her name; perfect features paired with long, jet-black hair, a slender waist, full hips, and flawless white skin—she's practically a celestial being descended to earth. Due to the recent battles, her clothes are torn in several places, her proud breasts faintly visible, and a glimpse of red snake-patterned underwear is also visible. Even on the dangerous battlefield, Blackbeard is stunned for a few seconds.
Blackbeard: Hehehe… So it's Empress Boa Hancock!
Seeing her today, she truly lives up to her reputation, worthy of being called the world's most beautiful woman. What's the point of following that clueless brat Luffy?
I'll kill him later, and as for you… hehehehe… be my wife!
Boa Hancock, her almond-shaped eyes wide with anger, says: What brat?
"He's going to be the Pirate King! I won't marry anyone but him!"
"Besides, a king and an empress are a match made in heaven. What do you know, you filthy, smelly man? Take this!"
"Obsession with Sweet Wind!"
"Boa Hancock made a heart shape with her hands, and a pink light wave shot towards Blackbeard. Blackbeard quickly stretched out his hands and roared: 'Black Hole Vortex!'
"Two black holes appeared in Blackbeard's palms, absorbing the light wave from 'Obsession with Sweet Wind.' Blackbeard was unharmed."
"Blackbeard: 'Ooh, what a dangerous move! If I hadn't known you had the 'petrification' ability, I'd probably be a stone statue by now. Since you tried to murder your husband, you'll have to teach me a lesson! Take this!'"
"Dark Rock Shatter!"
The black-bearded man's fist cracked through the air, the force of which shot towards Boa Hancock. Luffy, seeing this, was shocked and rushed in front of her, forming a shield to block the attack. The "Dark Rock Smash" energy struck Luffy's back, causing him to cough up blood. Both he and Boa Hancock were sent flying. Boa Hancock got up and found herself unharmed, but Luffy was badly injured and nearly unconscious.
Boa Hancock, holding Luffy, cried bitterly, "Fool, fool... you were already so badly injured, how could you disregard your own safety and take that attack for me?"
"What if you had died?" Luffy barely opened his eyes, his trembling hand touching Boa Hancock's pretty face. He said, "Hehe... I don't know either. My body just acted instinctively when I saw you in danger. I... I absolutely cannot let you get hurt."
Boa Hancock: "Waaah... You fool! I'm a Shichibukai! 'Dark Rock Smash' is powerful, but at most it'll only injure me, it won't kill me."
Luffy: "Cough cough... I don't care about that. Anyway, I absolutely cannot let you get hurt, because it will break my heart."
Boa Hancock's eyes lit up. She said, "Luffy... you've never said anything like that to me before. Do you love me?"
Luffy: I...I...cough...cough...I might be dying soon. I'll regret it if I don't say this before I die; after leaving you all those years ago, although I've had many adventures and met many people, your image always appears in my mind when the night is quiet. The longer it goes on, the more I miss you. If it weren't for the many crew members I have to take care of, and the many times I've wanted to turn back to Amazon Lily to be with you forever, I...I think I should love you; if I don't die this time, will you marry me?
Boa Hancock hugs Luffy, crying and laughing: Luffy...darling...I've waited so long to say "I love you"! My heart has long belonged to you, of course I'm willing to marry you, so cheer up, let's defeat Blackbeard together!
Luffy: Hehe...cough cough...haha...great...great...
At this moment, Blackbeard stands in front of them: Zhehahaha...I heard everything, you want to defeat me?
"Haha... Go back and train for another hundred years, Boa Hancock. Luckily you haven't married him yet, or you'd be a widow today. The man who will become the Pirate King is me; marrying me is the right choice."
Boa Hancock put Luffy down, pointed at Blackbeard with one hand, put the other on her hip, leaned back, and said in her signature pose: "You rude fellow, how dare you hit my beloved Luffy! Today I'll show you the power of the Pirate Empress!"
After speaking, Boa Hancock rushed forward, unleashing an unprecedentedly fierce attack with her "Fragrant Kick" combined with Imperial Haki, leaving Blackbeard scrambling.
Blackbeard: "Wow... As expected of a Shichibukai, how can this beauty be so powerful?"
"Trying to murder your husband?"
Boa Hancock: "Nonsense, who's your wife?"
"Prepare to die!"
Amidst a fierce onslaught, Blackbeard gradually mastered Boa Hancock's techniques. Seizing an opening, he unleashed "Dark Vortex Explosion," punching Boa Hancock squarely in the chest. Boa Hancock felt her insides churn and was sent flying into Luffy's arms. Seeing his beloved woman's furrowed brows and pale face in pain, Luffy, consumed by rage, somehow mustered the strength to leap up and unleash "Gum-Gum Storm." Unfortunately, exhausted and injured, he couldn't even use Gear Second, and his attacks only caused pain, not serious injury. Instead, he was struck several times by Blackbeard's other move, "Lightning Meteor Smash." A series of bone-cracking sounds rang out; Luffy had several bones broken, his injuries compounded, and he collapsed to the ground, coughing up blood and unable to move. Boa Hancock's tears streamed down her face as she rushed forward and embraced Luffy.
Blackbeard: "Zehahaha... Since you don't want to marry me, I'll kill you both now, making you a pair of star-crossed lovers. Consider it a good deed."
Boa Hancock tightly embraced Luffy, their eyes locked. In this life-or-death moment, Luffy could no longer suppress his emotions, cupping Boa Hancock's face in his hands and kissing her passionately. Boa Hancock was startled at first, but immediately returned an even more passionate kiss. Their tongues intertwined, and in that instant, the sounds of the battlefield vanished as they were both immersed in a whirlpool of love…
Blackbeard never imagined such a thing would happen amidst the chaos of war. He hesitated, unsure whether to strike with his raised fist. At that moment, Luffy's grandfather, Vice Admiral Garp, his father, Dragon, and his adoptive brother, Sabo, arrived. The three of them joined forces to fight Blackbeard. Akainu, having recovered, joined the battle with Admirals Kizaru and Fujitora. The seven of them fought fiercely, the sky and earth darkening.
Akainu: Vice Admiral Garp! You are a legend of the Marines! How could you betray the Marines?
Garp: Nonsense! It's precisely because I'm a Marine that I stood idly by during the last Summit War, watching Ace die before my eyes. Afterwards, I regretted it so much I wanted to kill myself. Now that my son and grandson want to fight the Marines, I won't repeat the same mistake. Of course, I'll stand on the side of "family," because nothing in this world is more important than family. Betrayal is best!
Dragon: Hehe… Dad, well said!
The seven of them fought fiercely, each displaying their unique skills, while Chopper, Ivankov, and Mr. 2 Bon Clay arrived at Luffy's side.