A Deathly Silence Covers the Battlefield
A hundred meters apart, the air was still.
When Bai Yu's indifferent words fell, and Whitebeard's terrifying rage erupted, the battlefield seemed to clear itself, leaving only the two of them in focus.
To Bai Yu, Whitebeard could be summed up with a single thought: an adventurer who longs for a family.
Whitebeard was born in the New World, on an island that had fallen into lawlessness, overrun by pirates and human traffickers after being unable to pay the Heavenly Tribute.
As a young man, he went to sea as a pirate, but he never stopped thinking about his homeland.
He sent countless supplies and treasures back to his island—never seeking wealth or fame for himself, but dedicating his entire life to protecting those he called family.
As for his so-called sons, Bai Yu knew he was right.
The Whitebeard Pirates were nothing more than a great old father—and a bunch of spoiled children!
"Newgate is Furious!"
Watching Whitebeard's veins bulge in rage, Sengoku couldn't find the words to speak.
Bai Yu hadn't specifically targeted the Marines, yet his arrogance spared no one.
"The moment that Demon King opens his mouth, it's as if he's looking down on the entire world," Sengoku thought grimly.
"Gurararara…"
"No one insults my sons!"
Whitebeard laughed angrily, gripping his massive naginata, Murakumogiri.
With the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit (Gura Gura no Mi) and his Conqueror's Haki, he swung his weapon, unleashing an earth-shattering slash toward Bai Yu.
"Boom!"
The combined force of his Conqueror's Haki and Devil Fruit shattered the air itself.
An incomparably powerful shockwave tore through everything in its path, racing toward Bai Yu.
Yet, despite the overwhelming attack, Bai Yu's response was indifferent:
"Not bad… Were you holding back before because of your useless sons?"
At that moment, another attack came from behind.
"Hellhound!"
Hundreds of meters away, Akainu's arm transformed into a ferocious magma hound, stretching out at high speed to bombard Bai Yu.
Now that it was confirmed Bai Yu had come alone, Akainu saw no reason to hold back.
His timing was impeccable—Whitebeard's attack covered too large an area, limiting Bai Yu's ability to dodge. Meanwhile, Akainu's strike came from an angle that was nearly impossible to counter.
A Battle That Shakes the World
"Things are getting interesting… This isn't bad."
For Bai Yu, this was finally worth his attention.
An Emperor and an Admiral—two of the strongest forces in the world—joining hands against him.
At that moment, countless people across the world widened their eyes in shock.
It made sense for Whitebeard to attack in fury over the insult to his sons.
But no one expected Akainu—who had just killed Ace—to target another Emperor so quickly!
Whitebeard and Akainu vs. Bai Yu?
An Admiral and an Emperor teaming up to attack a single man?
This was an unprecedented battle, broadcast live across the world, leaving viewers breathless.
"Wha—?! They're teaming up to bully him!" Perona shouted in disbelief.
On Bai Yu's ship, the girls held their breaths.
Since meeting Bai Yu, no matter how powerful the enemy was, he always seemed unfazed.
But this time, it was different.
An Emperor and an Admiral were launching a coordinated attack.
Even though Bai Yu's expression remained calm, the girls instinctively ordered Athena to prepare energy—just in case.
"Can He Dodge?"
Sengoku and Garp watched intently.
Whitebeard's strike was massive.
Akainu's sneak attack was at an impossible angle.
Bai Yu had nowhere to run—he could only block the attack head-on.
"The Demon King Is a True Monster—Why Do You Think I Ran?"
From a safe distance, Kizaru had already retreated further away.
His usual playful demeanor had vanished.
Meanwhile, on a fleeing ship, Luffy—still drowning in grief over Ace's death—was jolted awake by the intensity of the battle.
He stared at Bai Yu.
"Koala… That damn Demon King is still as arrogant as ever…"
Sabo clenched his fists.
He thought back to Sabaody, when Bai Yu had taunted them from afar.
Ever since that day, Koala had become fascinated with Bai Yu.
She collected every piece of information about him, filled her room with newspaper clippings—
And Sabo had cried in the middle of the night, devastated.
"My childhood sweetheart… lost to a handsome guy?!"
"Dying at Sea Is the Honor of a Great Pirate"
"Then, Edward Newgate, be proud that you can die by my hands."
As countless people held their breath—
Bai Yu moved.
He raised his left hand.
And clenched his fist.
"Serious Punch!"
"Boom!"
A surge of unparalleled Armament Haki erupted from Bai Yu's left hand.
It was infused with Conqueror's Haki, forming an overwhelming tidal wave of power—an impenetrable wall, a shockwave that split the heavens and the earth.
At the same time, Bai Yu reached for the sword at his waist.
With a single, swift motion, he drew his blade and slashed at Akainu.
"KNEEL BEFORE ME!"
Whitebeard's Murakumogiri—a weapon wielded by the world's strongest man—shattered in the face of Bai Yu's attack.
The Haki Torrent surged forward, obliterating everything in its path.
Whitebeard, who had always faced any attack with unwavering confidence, now wore an expression of pure shock.
"This… is that really Armament Haki?!"
For the first time in his life, he felt a mortal threat from another's Haki.
Without hesitation, he unleashed every ounce of his power, countering with his strongest punch.
"Shocking Impact!"
His attack split the atmosphere, distorting space itself as it clashed with Bai Yu's force.
"What?!"
Akainu's eyes widened in terror.
The moment Bai Yu unsheathed his sword—
He lost control of his own movements.
His body retracted its attack.
He couldn't resist.
He was being drawn toward Bai Yu—
As if he was willingly offering himself up for execution.
"No… this can't be happening!"
Even Whitebeard, just as his fists touched Bai Yu's Haki Torrent, sensed it—
A fatal crisis.
His strongest attack…
Was breaking apart.
A Single Blow Ends It All
"Boom!"
Whitebeard's mighty attack—
Shattered.
The Haki Torrent swallowed him whole.
The battlefield trembled.
Marineford itself began to collapse.
The torn peninsula crumbled into the sea.
And Whitebeard—
Vanished beneath the abyss.
"Father!!"
Marco screamed in anguish.
Countless people stared at the screen in silence.
The entire world watched in shock.
Whitebeard was gone.
Fallen into the ocean's depths.
"How Is This Possible?!"
Sengoku's voice cracked.
Marineford had planned to take down Whitebeard.
Yet, in the end—
Ace was killed by Akainu.
And Whitebeard was taken down by Bai Yu.
"RAISE THE BLADE—KNEEL THE KING!"
As the camera shifted to Akainu—
The entire world gasped.
He was kneeling.
Both knees on the ground.
His hands raised—
Holding Bai Yu's sword.
No blood.
No wounds.
Just absolute, undeniable submission.
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