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Sabaody Archipelago~
After listening to Luffy's entire analysis, everyone fell into deep thought!
Indeed!
Just as Red Luffy said, the World Government spares no effort to eliminate the Whitebeard Pirates. Is it merely for "justice"?
Don't be ridiculous!!!
The World Government has existed for 800 years. Pirates have also existed for 800 years!
When have you ever seen the World Government so desperately want to eliminate a pirate crew?
Even for the Pirate King Roger, the World Government didn't hesitate to use all its Marine resources to deal with him~
But now, for a single Whitebeard Pirates, they are exhausting all their elites!
This is indeed illogical!
You must know, if the Marines fight the Whitebeard Pirates, who can guarantee that the other emperors won't interfere?
Are the Marines not afraid that the pirate groups will unite and jointly confront Marine Headquarters?
Although such a possibility is small, it is ultimately possible!!!
Yet, even bearing such a risk, the World Government still makes the Marines proactively initiate such a grand war!
Ignorant people might believe the World Government's talk of "justice," but anyone with a little knowledge won't believe such ridiculous claims~
It was only after Red Luffy's analysis that people's minds were suddenly jolted awake!!
That's right… For the past twenty years, the Whitebeard Pirates have never vied for any hegemonic position, but the influence of the Whitebeard Pirates has grown stronger and stronger!
Among the current Four Emperors, the Whitebeard Pirates' power and influence are undoubtedly the greatest!
As long as it's an island within his jurisdiction, the common people affectionately call him "Old Man"!
This shows how high Whitebeard's standing is in the hearts of the common people!
And precisely because of this, "popular support," this piece of cake, has been moved. The World Government cannot sit idly by!!!
They must eliminate the Whitebeard Pirates!
If it were truly for so-called justice to deal with pirates, then it's very clear they should first deal with pirate crews like the Beast Pirates, who are a scourge!
But the World Government didn't do that. The answer is very obvious!!!
The Beast Pirates are "profitable" in their eyes, while the Whitebeard Pirates are "troublesome" in their eyes!
Marco: "Nonsense!!! How can such absurd remarks be said with such a straight face?! This Red Luffy is simply a bastard!!"
Fukasaku: "What's even more ridiculous is that the people in the video actually believe his words! They're truly a bunch of incurable fools!!"
Kong: "When did it become Whitebeard's turn to compete with the World Government for popular support? Is he worthy?"
Sengoku: "What a scoundrel, tempting the masses!"
Edward Weevil: "Gurarararara…!!! Are you guys… doing something wrong in secret?"
Gol D. Roger: "Was he seen through by Red Luffy? Hahahaha! What a so-called 'dog-rush-to-the-wall-jump', this must be how you guys are now, huh??"
Shiki: "Hahahahaha!! I really didn't expect so many secrets behind a war! But after listening to Red Luffy's analysis, it really does seem to be the case!"
Marco: "Old Man has protected too many people over the years. These people, under Old Man's protection, don't have to worry about being bullied by pirates, nor do they have to pay any heavenly tribute!"
Joz: "Old Man just wants to protect people with all his might!! Why should he still be targeted?!"
DanzĹŤ: "Damn Sengoku! Damn the Five Elder Stars!! You people are truly damn stupid!!"
Shanks: "Less nonsense! Marine assassination, heaven and earth's justice!!"
Edward Weevil: "Straw-hat kid, is your brain eaten by something? Is there anything in this world that is 'heaven and earth's justice'? It's all for personal gain!!"
Tsuru: "Oh? So, Whitebeard, you also have your own motives for those common people, huh?"
Edward Weevil: "Heh heh, I am Sengoku's equally brilliant Marine participant! I'll seize every opportunity to dig a hole for him! But, no matter how I answer you, I… I just enjoy this feeling of having family! Those common people, as long as they call me 'Old Man,' I'm willing to protect them!"
Portgas D. Ace: "Old Man!!"
Marco: "Old Man!!"
Squard: "Old Man!!"
...
At this moment~
In the Whitebeard Pirates' territory~
"Old Man" echoed one after another, like waves, surging towards the vast sea!
["Quick, look! Something's happening in that bay!!"]
[Nami stared at the big screen, shouting loudly.]
[Just as she said, the water in the Sabaody Park's bay suddenly surged!!]
[Next, four Whitebeard Pirate battleships surfaced from the water!!]
["Ace! Tell me your father's name!!" Sengoku roared loudly into the Den Den Mushi.]
[Ace lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "My Old Man is Whitebeard!!"]
["Whitebeard?"]
[Luffy listened to Ace's reply on the Sabaody screen, his big eyes suddenly wide. "Ace's Old Man is actually Whitebeard? Then I get it… Whitebeard really has to risk his life to save him, huh?"]
[Although Luffy and Ace had some interaction when they were young, it was mostly just spiritual communication. They only knew each other as 'sworn brothers,' but Luffy never once inquired about Ace's background.]
[He only knew that Ace was a child adopted by his grandfather.]
["Oh…!!"]
[Hearing Luffy's confused mumbling, Rayleigh, who had just taken a sip of wine, suddenly choked and spat it out~]
[At this moment, Luffy continued to talk to himself: "Huh? So that means! Whitebeard would still have to call my Grandpa 'foster father'?"]
["Cough cough cough…"]
[Rayleigh was utterly speechless. The strong wine in his mouth stimulated him, and he coughed violently~]
Gol D. Roger: "Ah hahaha!!! Whitebeard, you'd have to call Garp 'foster father'!"
Edward Weevil: "You're laughing at what?! If you calculate that, you'd have to call Garp 'daddy,' right?"
Gol D. Roger: "Hey? Damn it, that bald guy made us look bad!"
Monkey D. Garp: "Hahahaha!!! This old man didn't say anything, you guys said it all! You still want me?! Hahahahaha!!!"
Shiki: "Hahahahahaha!!!"
Charlotte Linlin: "Mamamama!"
["No, no, no!! Straw Hat kid, you're mistaken! Ace's Old Man is Whitebeard, that's because all the Whitebeard Pirates call Whitebeard 'Old Man'…"] Rayleigh cleared his throat and immediately explained to Luffy.
[Luffy frowned: "I know! But what Sengoku is asking now isn't 'biological father,' is it? Ace is answering 'Whitebeard,' right?"]
[Rayleigh shook his head: "No! Ace said that because he probably doesn't want to admit his background~"]
["No way? Is there something wrong with Ace's background?" Luffy asked, puzzled.]
["Oh… just keep watching! Sengoku should announce it soon~"]
[Rayleigh sighed and patted Luffy's shoulder.]
Monkey D. Garp: "Hmm… over there, you mean I don't even know who Ace's father is?"
Sengoku: "No need to be surprised. Over there, you might not have even seen my face…"
Portgas D. Ace: "We over there had little contact to begin with. Although we acknowledged each other as sworn brothers, such things are not easily told to you…"
[Soon, Sengoku spoke about Ace's background, then announced loudly: "Your father is none other than the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger!!!"]
["Nani...!!!"]
[Upon hearing Ace's identity, not only Luffy, but everyone present was stunned, their mouths agape!]
[The entire Sabaody Archipelago fell silent!!!]
[Luffy's expression changed dramatically in surprise: "Ace is Roger's son?"]
["Ace is the Captain's son!!!"]
[Buggy was even more shocked, unable to suppress his disbelief, looking at Rayleigh.]
[Rayleigh looked at Buggy, and slightly shrugged: "Yes, I also learned this information through underworld intelligence after Ace was captured…"]
[Upon hearing Rayleigh's confirmation, Buggy hastily pulled Rayleigh over, muttering softly: "Old man Rayleigh, are we… doomed to die here?"]
[If it were the Buggy of old, he probably wouldn't have said such a thing!!!]
[But once a person gains strength, their words carry weight!]
[And he already knew that Ace was Luffy's sworn brother. Now he also knew Ace was the Captain's son. If Luffy decided to save him, Buggy would absolutely be the first to agree!!!]
["I did indeed think about what you said! But I just thought about it for a moment and immediately dismissed it from my mind~"]
[Rayleigh gave a bitter laugh~ "The Roger Pirates disbanded many years ago. Even if I wanted to help him, I'm just an old man, not strong enough."]
[Buggy fell silent~]
[He had to admit, what a capable person said was very realistic!]
[That's right… even if I want to save him, what can I do~]
[Is this something that can be saved just by wanting to?]
[And at this moment… on the Sabaody screen, Sengoku continued to speak mockingly: "If you, Whitebeard, ultimately continue to go with the flow, then with your qualifications, you will eventually stand at the peak of the next pirate era!!"]
["Therefore, capturing your head here today holds great significance! Even if it escalates into an all-out war with the Whitebeard Pirates, it doesn't matter…!!"]
[As Sengoku made his bold declaration, the morale of the entire Marine Headquarters soared!!!]
["What!?"]
[Luffy was furious at Sengoku's words, his handsome face contorted with disgust!]
[Although Ace was the bait used to lure the Whitebeard Pirates, when this crime was announced, Luffy felt enraged!!!]
[If Ace was sentenced to death for his heinous crimes and rampant lawlessness, Luffy would have no problem with that!!!]
[But at this moment, the crime Sengoku announced for him was… his name…]
[It was simply because the blood of the Pirate King Roger flowed within him!!!]
[What kind of nonsense is this???]
[If that's the case, and I'm wearing Pirate King Roger's Straw Hat on my head, then shouldn't I also be sentenced to death when I put on this Straw Hat…?!!?]
[Luffy stared fixedly at the scene on the Sabaody screen. He looked at Ace, who was kneeling there, arguing with reason, and clearly didn't want to admit he was the Pirate King Roger's bloodline…]
[This scene made the anger in his heart explode like a volcano!!!]
[Ace's unwillingness to admit he was Roger's descendant was completely understandable!!]
[What right did they have to demand something from a person who had never seen his biological father since birth?]
[From every perspective, Ace was not wrong in this!!! Yet, even though Ace wholeheartedly didn't want to be Roger's son... others wouldn't let him be!!! Bloodline is a sin... How utterly ridiculous!!! And at this moment, one of the three live broadcast screens happened to switch to the Marine generals' camp~~~]
[Luffy's gaze sharpened!!! He saw his Grandpa on this screen!!! The old man with graying temples was bowing his head, secretly wiping away tears with his finger~~~ A Marine old woman next to him seemed to be speaking words of comfort... Then, Garp looked up and burst into hearty laughter~~~]
[Even though he laughed very loudly, Luffy, even through the screen, could feel the pain in his heart at that moment... Luffy and Ace didn't have an extremely deep bond, but Luffy knew that since Garp could adopt Ace, he already treated him as his grandson... "Grandpa must be in a lot of pain right now..."]
[Taking a deep breath, Luffy's eyes were a little red around the rims~~~ Even though he was a pirate now, Grandpa was still Grandpa. He couldn't possibly not care about Grandpa's feelings!!! If Ace had brought this upon himself... Luffy wouldn't have felt any pity at all!!! But the problem was... Ace's death sentence was utterly inexplicable!!! And he was even being used as "bait"... Whoosh!— Luffy's chest heaved deeply~~~ "You guys watch first, I'm just going to the restroom…" He patted Nami's shoulder, then stood up and walked away~~~ He went alone to the harbor side, and found the Thousand Sunny…]
[This high-tech ship couldn't be sailed by one person alone!!! Of course, Luffy didn't intend to sail it himself anyway!!! Whether it was the Thousand Sunny or the Going Merry, if he sailed it alone to Marine Headquarters, it would all be for nothing!!! He entered the Thousand Sunny and found the shell cultivation room~~~ He took about 20 Wind Breath Dials, and Luffy started to walk out.]
[The effect of the Wind Breath Dial was far stronger than a regular Wind Dial!!! With Luffy using his Rubber Balloon, it was enough to propel Luffy all the way to Marine Headquarters… However, when he arrived outside the Thousand Sunny's hatch, he stopped in his tracks!!! Because a row of people stood before him… Nami stood with her hands on her hips, shouting angrily: "Luffy! Are you going to Marine Headquarters alone?"]
[Buggy said loudly: "Luffy! I'm coming with you!" Usopp: "That's right! How can you go by yourself and leave us behind?" Zoro's hand rested on his sword, his tone incomparably firm: "Luffy! No matter where you go, I'll be with you!!!" Sanji held a cigarette, taking a puff: "If you want to go to Marine Headquarters alone to see beautiful women, I won't allow it!!!"]
[Robin, arms crossed: "You were the one who invited me to join the crew back then, so… now you want to abandon us and just leave? Are you that irresponsible?" Franky: "Without me, you wouldn't even know how to sail the ship!!!" Brook adjusted his Afro: "When you're fighting, wouldn't everyone feel lonely if no one was there to play a tune?" Chopper said nothing, but directly hugged Luffy's leg~~~]
["You guys…" Seeing his companions had actually quietly followed him, Luffy shook his head in anguish, "This is my own business… How can I drag everyone down…!!!"]
["Idiot!! We're comrades!!" "Luffy! You're our Captain, what foolish talk is that!!!"]
["Without you, there would be no Buggy today! You must understand your significance to us!!!" "Your business is our business! That's what being a comrade means!!!" "Stop talking nonsense! To Marine Headquarters, right? I'm going to set sail now!" "If you go alone when there's danger, then why do you take us with you to spend the Berries when you earn them??"]
[...]
Listening to Luffy say those words, each of the Straw Hat Pirates' companions looked utterly filled with righteous indignation!.
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