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The angry voices of his companions echoed in Luffy's ears.
[Listening to everyone's words, Luffy suddenly realized...]
[That's right!!]
[I seem to be doing this for everyone's good, but unknowingly, I've already hurt everyone...]
[I'm the captain, but I'm also everyone's companion~~~]
[Slam!]
[Luffy heavily slapped himself. "Damn it! I let the title of 'companion' go to my head!!!"]
["I'm sorry, everyone, I will never have such selfish thoughts again!!!"]
["Now, I'm going to the Marine Headquarters to get justice! You guys..."]
Luffy raised his head and looked at everyone, shouting loudly, "Come with me!!"
["Okay!!"]
[His companions' responses were incredibly resolute.]
["Huh? That old man..."]
["...what's your situation??"]
[Luffy unexpectedly saw the old man he chatted with on the rooftop earlier also following along, and asked suspiciously...]
["That... can I go watch the fun?" Rayleigh gulped, and asked with a chuckle.]
[At this moment, Buggy explained, "Luffy, he's Silvers Rayleigh. He used to be a member of Roger's Pirate Crew with us. He's also the First Mate, you know~~~"]
[The First Mate of the Roger Pirates!!]
[Upon hearing Rayleigh's name, the surrounding companions were all stunned.]
[Rayleigh stroked his beard and smiled, "Ah, ha, those are all things of the past. Now, I'm just an old man with declining health! But since I know you're going to rescue Roger's son, then as Roger's good brother, if I don't follow, then I'm also not much of a human being..."]
["Okay! Since that's your reason, then hurry up and get on board!!"]
[Since he's already one of their own, and still a strong one, Luffy naturally had no reason to refuse...]
[After everyone got on board, the Thousand Sunny's engine roared to life!!!]
[On the ship's body, the newly installed Ventus and Fluctus Modules were fully activated, rushing towards the Marine Headquarters at the fastest speed!!!]
Gol D. Roger: "Rayleigh went too!"
Silvers Rayleigh: "Ah, this... it seems my counterpart there is quite idle~~~"
Monkey D. Luffy: "Great!!! My counterpart there also went to save Ace...!!!"
Seeing Red Luffy bringing the Straw Hat Pirates to the Marine Headquarters, Luffy was overjoyed.
Trafalgar Law: "How envious... my counterpart there can follow Luffy to the Marine Headquarters!"
Vinsmoke Sanji: "Yes! We can fight side-by-side!"
Nefertari Vivi: "You guys over there don't have to participate in the Summit War, but you guys over here want to go? Isn't that just adding trouble for Luffy?"
Franky: "Hahaha!! That's right, don't think that our counterparts there and us here are the same thing~~~"
Portgas D. Ace: "Strange...!! That Luffy clearly didn't plan to save me, but why did he suddenly show up? And he even brought the Straw Hat Pirates with him??"
Sabo: "It seems that after the World Government announced your identity, he suddenly decided to...!!!"
Monkey D. Luffy: "Seeing his eyes all red, it must be very heartbreaking for Grandpa..."
Monkey D. Garp: "You also have the nerve to talk?? Look at my grandson over there, he's going to Marine Headquarters at least because he's heartbroken about me! What are you doing here quietly!"
Monkey D. Luffy: "I understand now... Grandpa, I'm also here because I'm afraid you'll be heartbroken, so I came..."
Monkey D. Garp: "Get out of here!!!"
Gol D. Roger: "Hahahaha!!!"
[The Thousand Sunny galloped along the way~~~]
[In the ship's cabin, the operations meeting room...]
[Luffy is holding a meeting for everyone!!!]
["Now let's finalize the operation plan!!"]
["First, our only goal for this trip is to rescue Ace!! As long as we rescue Ace, we will leave the Marine Headquarters at the fastest speed~~~"]
[As long as this goal is completed, Ace won't die, and Grandpa Garp won't be sad or heartbroken~~~]
As for how the battle between the Marines and the Whitebeard Pirates goes, Luffy is too lazy to care...
[Although from the situation he has recently learned about, Luffy has a good impression of the Whitebeard Pirates, but he still says...]
[...anything that affects his companions' luck, he will absolutely not do casually!!]
[Saving Ace, this is a surprise attack, and the enemy will definitely not have time to react!!]
[Helping the Whitebeard Pirates deal with the Marines? That's nonsense!!!]
[Not to mention, Grandpa will probably die of anger first...]
["After finalizing this goal, the next step is to determine the combat personnel..."]
["Me!"]
["I'll go!"]
["I can do it!"]
[...]
[The companions eagerly raised their fighting spirit.]
[Luffy pointed at the rough map on the small blackboard and said, "In the execution platform area, there are three Marine Admirals!!! If they are not restrained by the Whitebeard Pirates, then we must restrain these three people!!"]
[The map was drawn by Usopp, but it was enough to clearly show the layout of the Marine Headquarters.]
["I'll take care of one!" Zoro said without hesitation.]
["This is my subordinate, he's useless!" Buggy said, pointing at Kizaru, then continued, "Besides him and the Admiral Zoro chose, leave the remaining Admiral to me!!!"]
Buggy: "Hmph...!!!"
Is my counterpart over there also speaking so confidently~~~?
Shanks: "Hahaha!! Buggy, you can do it!!"
Gol D. Roger: "Little Buggy, you also have this kind of confidence over here... Hahahaha!!!"
Boa Hancock: "Although that happened over there, it's still terrifying to watch~~~"
Shanks: "Useless yourself, don't drag others down...!!!"
Boa Hancock: "Hmph... Let's see how your counterpart over there performs later~~~"
Shanks: "Hmph! No matter who comes, as long as it's a pirate, I'll catch them all in one go!!!"
["Since you respect the old and love the young so much, then leave this newly challenged Admiral to me!! Defeating him might not be possible, but restraining him is definitely not a problem!"]
[Rayleigh pointed at Kizaru with his finger and said.]
["Old man... are you... capable?"]
[Hearing Rayleigh choose Kizaru, Luffy stared at him and asked seriously~~~]
[Buggy laughed: "Luffy, don't be fooled by his age! He's the right hand of the Pirate King, Silvers Rayleigh! If he can't deal with an Admiral, then the Marines would have captured him long ago..."]
["Okay! Then the members of the assault team are set! The three Admirals are entrusted to Zoro, Buggy, and Old Man Rayleigh. Remember... just restrain them, don't fight to the death!!"]
["The Marine Fleet Admiral on the execution platform and the task of rescuing Ace are both left to me!!"]
["Usopp, Sanji, and Nami form the mobile unit, protecting our assault unit from interference from other guys!"]
["Once we rescue Ace, Nami, you open the zipline, and everyone retreats at the fastest speed!!"]
["Robin and Franky will be the support unit, staying on the ship. When the time comes, they will provide fire support and cover our retreat!!"]
[Luffy quickly arranged the battle assignments~~~]
[Seeing that he wasn't assigned, Brook proactively asked, "Then what about me? Yohohohohoho..."]
["And me?" Chopper also asked unhappily.]
["Brook's current strength is not suitable for appearing on the battlefield. It's better to stay in the ship and help Big Sister Nami operate the Thousand Sunny!"]
["Chopper! As the ship's doctor, you must have the awareness of a ship's doctor! Don't always think about rushing to the front! You must stay on the ship obediently! If anyone gets injured, you must ensure you can quickly treat your companion in the best possible state!!"]
[Luffy calmly replied to them both.]
["And us three, then...?"]
[Lucci, Kaku, and Kalifa looked at Luffy.]
[This was their first time participating in the Straw Hat Pirates' combat plan, and they were a little excited...]
[Can they finally successfully infiltrate their interior?]
["Oh, I called you guys over because I wanted to tell you that because this battle is quite important, and I absolutely cannot allow any uncertain factors to appear, so I'll temporarily trouble you three to wear Sea Prism Stone handcuffs!"]
[Saying that, Luffy looked at Usopp~~~]
["..."]
[The Clean-up Trio instantly showed a bewildered expression~~~]
[Usopp took out Sea Prism Stone handcuffs and gave each of them a pair!]
[They were also very self-aware and put them on themselves.]
Nami: "Wow! Luffy's battle plan is really cool!"
Nico Robin: "They all say men are charming when they're serious... and indeed... that's a charisma that others simply can't imitate!"
Boa Hancock: "When will my counterpart over there meet Red Luffy?"
Vinsmoke Sanji: "If our Luffy can make such detailed battle plans before every battle, then we will definitely be invincible!!"
Trafalgar Law: "Oh... our Luffy, he's doing great just by being able to follow orders~~~"
Zoro: "I can't help but grumble."
Monkey D. Luffy: "Hmph~~?"
Kuzan: "The Straw Hat Pirates over there, have they arranged everything for us??"
Sengoku: "The plan is not keeping up with the changes!!! Those guys over there are definitely not vegetarian!!! They won't easily rescue Ace!"
Silas Dill: "I hope to see my counterpart over there and Zoro's battle! I wonder what kind of situation that battle between Zoro and my counterpart will be!!!"
Trafalgar Law: "It should be a difficult battle..."
Thinking that his counterpart over there was already so strong, Zoro felt even more urgent!
[The distance from the Sabaody Archipelago to Marine Headquarters is not far~~~]
[The Thousand Sunny sped up to its maximum, galloping all the way. In less than an hour, it had already arrived at Marine Headquarters.]
["Submerge!!!"]
[Franky commanded in the control room.]
["Received!"]
[Franky quickly operated the buttons, transforming the ship into submarine mode!]
[Franky then quickly shut down the Ventus Module, and replaced it with the Fluctus Module!]
[Whoosh!!!]
[The Fluctus Module simultaneously]
[Begins to spray water, forming underwater propulsion~~~]
[While the bombardment was happening above, the Thousand Sunny arrived underwater beneath Crescent Moon Bay~~~]
["...Surface!" Franky commanded.]
[However, the next moment, he immediately shouted again, "Wait!!! Damn it! Which bastard froze the sea surface!"]
[Through the periscope, Franky perceived the thick layer of ice on the sea surface~~~]
["Captain, do we need to smash through?" Franky asked, looking at Luffy.]
["No!!!"]
[Luffy denied this idea and looked at Zoro, "It's your time to shine again!"]
["Don't worry, I'm good at this!"]
[Zoro nodded and quickly ran to the film launching platform~~~]
[Buggy shrugged, "This is in the sea, so I can't really help you this time."]
["It's fine! I've got this! Last time I wanted to kick him, and this time I finally get to!~~~" Sanji chuckled darkly, and brazenly chased after him~~~]
[As Franky initiated the launch, Zoro and Sanji's figures, propelled by a current of air, rapidly shot into the seawater from different launch tubes~~~]
[The moment they left the launch port, the circular film launcher coated Zoro's body with a thin layer of water~~~]
[The next moment, Sanji also emerged from the launch port~~~]
["Green algae head, take my kick!!!"]
[Just then, the filmed Sanji fiercely stomped on Zoro's joined soles!!!]
["Hmph!!!"]
[Zoro's figure was like a fire arrow, rocketing upwards towards the ice layer with a whoosh!!!]
[Clang!!!]
[Three swords instantly unsheathed!!!]
[Santoryu Ogi (Three-Sword Style Secret Technique)...]
[IttĆ-RyĆ«: Sanzen Sekai (One-Sword Style: Three Thousand Worlds)!!!]
[On the three famous swords, a thick layer of advanced Busoshoku Haki (Armament Haki) covered them~~~]
[Endless sword winds rose from around Zoro's body!!!]
[The seawater suddenly cleared a space at this moment, forming a channel!!!]
[Within that channel, the endless sword winds created by Zoro brutally pierced upwards into the ice layer~~~]
[Crash!!!]
[Although the ice layer was thick, it was no match for Zoro's blades!!!]
[At this moment, above the ice surface, the battle had entered a white-hot stage~~~]
[The Whitebeard Pirates and the Marines had both thrown in a large amount of combat power~~~]
[Suddenly! A patch of ice suddenly burst open!!!]
[A large number of pirates and Marines were sent flying by the (money-driven) impact aftermath~~~]
[Both sides, who were originally engaged in battle, were startled by this sudden scene!]
[What's going on??? Everyone is looking at that suddenly appeared green algae head...]
[Zoro looked at the ice block below, and suddenly frowned, mumbling, "Not good, it's not enough for our ship to come out."]
[He didn't hesitate at all. His black blade Shusui and the famous sword Yukimaru suddenly plunged into the ice block, then he quickly dashed across the ice surface~~~]
["What's that?" Sengoku looked at the sudden changes on the ice surface, his brows furrowed.]
[Whitebeard also looked equally perplexed: "Who is this? What is he doing?"]
[Zoro seemed to not see the fierce battle around him, just running by himself...]
[In the blink of an eye, he drew a big circle on the ice surface!!!]
[Swish swish!!!]
[All three famous swords were fully sheathed!!!]
[Then he grabbed the edge of this huge circular ice block with both hands...]
["Huh? He's not trying to lift that ice block, is he?"]
["What a joke!!! That's even bigger than the ice block Jozu lifted before!!!"]
["Who is this guy?"]
[...]
[While everyone was still in doubt, the muscles on Zoro's arms violently bulged!!!]
[Dense Busoshoku Haki instantly wrapped tightly around his arms!]
["Lift!!!"]
[In the shocked gaze of countless people, the huge circular ice block was forcefully ripped out by sheer power!]
[As Zoro lifted this huge ice block, Sanji's figure mechanically rose up from the revealed seawater~~~]
[When the Thousand Sunny completely surfaced, Sanji, standing on top of the Thousand Sunny, took out a cigarette and nonchalantly put it in the corner of his mouth~~~]
[Puff!]
[He lights the cigarette!]
[With his right thumb and index finger holding a third of the cigarette, Sanji took a deep puff with a perfect expression, then exhaled a smoke ring, his gaze sweeping lightly across the entire scene: "Straw Hat Pirates... reporting for duty!"]
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