Sword Demon!
Although only five of the Shichibukai were present, each of these five was a world-renowned figure with powerful strength and outstanding abilities. Any one of these five was worth an army.
The camera turned again, landing below the execution platform. In addition to the Navy soldiers, there were also tall giant Navy soldiers, but what was most concerning were the three seats placed above.
Three figures slowly walked over and sat in those three seats. Seeing the appearance of these three people, everyone, whether they were from Navy Headquarters or viewers watching the world broadcast, all gasped.
Navy Admirals, Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru. This was also the first time the three of them had publicly appeared in such a formal setting, so they were all very formal.
"Navy Admirals, the Shichibukai, tens of thousands of Navy soldiers. It seems that the Navy is really going to start a full-scale war with the Whitebeard Pirates this time."
Seeing the Navy display such amazing power, everyone became nervous. Even through the screen, they could feel the tense atmosphere in Marineford. This kind of situation was difficult to encounter even once in decades.
Almost everyone in the Sabaody Archipelago was very concerned about this war, so everyone either hid at home and didn't dare to come out, or gathered in the square, waiting for the outbreak of war. As for other restaurants, entertainment venues, etc., they were all closed.
Silvers Rayleigh and Shakky, who were hiding in the Sabaody Archipelago, also came to the square, hiding in the crowd and watching the world broadcast.
"Sengoku has really spared no expense." Rayleigh sighed with emotion, "The Whitebeard Pirates are in danger."
Shakky said, "It hasn't started yet. Don't jump to conclusions. The Navy Headquarters' forces are very strong, but Whitebeard isn't that easy to deal with. If Whitebeard dares to come, then it means he should have confidence."
Rayleigh said, "That's not what I meant. I know very well how strong Whitebeard is, but he's old after all, and this time the initiative is in the hands of Navy Headquarters. You and I have both experienced Sengoku's abilities."
Shakky said, "That's true, but no one can be sure what the final result will be until it's over. I just hope that Whitebeard can get through this difficult time."
Rayleigh sighed, "Ace is Roger's son after all. If I wasn't old and didn't have the courage of my youth, perhaps I would have gone to save him too, but now, I can only entrust it to Whitebeard."
Shakky snorted, "I think you should forget it. With your body, you'd just be courting death if you went."
Rayleigh wasn't angry at being ridiculed by Shakky like this. Instead, he said, "The Whitebeard Pirates are about to start a war with Navy Headquarters. Speaking of which, that kid Akira seems to have disappeared for ten years. I don't know if something happened to him, or what's going on?"
As soon as Akira was mentioned, Shakky immediately perked up. She snorted, "Something happened? With that kid's shrewdness, would something happen to him? I think he's hiding somewhere, taking advantage of me so much, and hasn't paid me back yet. Even if he wants something to happen, he has to ask me if I agree."
Although the words weren't pleasant to hear, Rayleigh could still hear a hint of concern in her tone. Akira was a young man that both he and Shakky had high hopes for, and Shakky also had a partnership with him, so in any case, they didn't want anything to happen to Akira.
Rayleigh said, "This time, the Whitebeard Pirates and Navy Headquarters are at war. As long as that kid is still alive, he will definitely appear. So, we just have to wait. If he doesn't appear even then, then maybe he really..."
Although Rayleigh didn't finish speaking in the end, Shakky naturally understood what he meant.
With a few hours left until the public execution, the high-ranking Navy officials had all taken their places. Only Navy Fleet Admiral Sengoku hadn't appeared yet. Right now, he was arguing with Garp, all because of Ace.
Although Ace was Roger's son, he had been raised by Garp since he was a child. He really treated Ace like family. Now that his family was about to be publicly executed, he was naturally extremely furious. It's just that his current identity was also a Navy soldier, so there were too many helpless things. He couldn't explode outside, so he could only explode in front of Sengoku.
The two occupied the office and argued for a long time. In the end, Garp could only helplessly compromise, following Sengoku to the front.
On the other side, Ace was also being escorted. There were only a few hours left until the public execution, but because of the Navy's tactics, they took their positions early and also pressed Ace to the execution platform a few hours in advance.
Ace was just below the passage in front of the execution platform. The few people behind him were escorting him, shouting, "Move it."
Ace was half-pushed forward. The passage was long, the stairs were high, and it was also dark. This darkness was like the darkness of Ace's mood at this time. At this moment, he knew that the last moment of his life was about to arrive. Although he was extremely unwilling in his heart, he couldn't resist.
Although he was about to face death, Ace was still unyielding. He raised his head and walked forward with a firm gaze. He was that kind of person. Even if he was facing death, he would never show an expression of begging for mercy or fear. That would only make the enemy laugh, so he would instead face it bravely.
Although this section of the road wasn't very far, Ace also walked for a long time before reaching the execution platform. When Ace stepped onto the execution platform, the world's live broadcast screen was transferred to Ace on the execution platform. They saw Ace kneeling on both knees, locked on the execution platform, unable to move.
The vast majority of people watching the live broadcast were seeing Ace for the first time, so they were very surprised. They didn't expect that the famous 2nd Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates would be so young. Everyone was discussing.
"Is he 'Fire Fist' Ace? The 2nd Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates? How is he so young?"
"The 2nd Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates is actually like this. He will be the trigger for this war."
"So young, and already so famous. No wonder Navy Headquarters is willing to start a war with the Whitebeard Pirates to publicly execute him. It seems that they are also worried that he will grow into a terrifying enemy in the future."
"Such good goods, if they were put up for auction, they could definitely sell for a sky-high price!"
"Damn pirates, they should be given the death penalty."
"..."
After Ace was locked on the execution platform, after a while, Navy Fleet Admiral Sengoku slowly walked onto the execution platform, standing next to Ace. Garp, who had walked over with him, didn't want to see Ace and be in pain, so he walked down below.
Seeing Sengoku come to Ace's side, everyone, whether it was the Navy soldiers around the execution platform or the viewers from all over the world, instinctively felt a heavy pressure, staring intently at Sengoku. Although most of the viewers didn't recognize Sengoku, appearing in this position at this time, and with his clothing and attire, he didn't look like an ordinary person.
Sengoku instructed the people next to him, "Bring me the amplifying Den Den Mushi."
The soldiers next to him immediately handed a small Den Den Mushi to Sengoku. After Sengoku took the Den Den Mushi, he first glanced at Ace, and then swept his gaze over all the Navy soldiers below.
"I am Navy Fleet Admiral, Sengoku!" After first introducing himself, Sengoku paused.
"He's Navy Fleet Admiral, Sengoku? He actually came to the execution platform. What does he want to do?"
"So he's Navy Fleet Admiral. He looks very imposing indeed. This war seems to have been initiated by him. He really has great courage. I just don't know if he can defeat the Whitebeard Pirates in the end."
"The biggest figure in Navy Headquarters. The execution is still a few hours away, and he's already appeared."
"..."
In addition to those viewers, the soldiers of Navy Headquarters were also extremely nervous. They knew the significance of this battle. This would be a battle that would determine the future situation of the world.
After a while, Sengoku finally spoke, "Portgas D. Ace, the great significance of this man dying here today, I will now explain."
Under the puzzled and incomprehending gazes of everyone, Sengoku looked straight ahead, his expression solemn, and asked Ace in a deep voice, "Ace, state your father's name."
Hearing Sengoku's words, Ace's whole body shook, and his eyes instantly became sharp, but they quickly returned to calm.
However, the Navy soldiers present and the people all over the world watching the live broadcast were all looking at Sengoku with blank expressions, not understanding why Sengoku would ask such a strange question at this crucial moment of the upcoming execution.
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