Episode 302: The Summit War!! Whitebeard Pirates vs. World Government Marines
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/"Ding! Fifth Scene: " THE WAR OF THE BEST!! Whitebeard Pirates vs. World Government Navy! "."
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〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜
[ Keqing (Genshin Impact): "Pirates? What is that?" ]
[ Usopp (One Piece): "Ah? Is it our world?" ]
[ Ichijo Kaoru (Kamen Rider): "Pirates? Why can such existences also be called protagonists?" ]
[ Ichijo Kaoru (Kamen Rider): "And they're actually opposing the government of that world?" ]
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『 Initially, what came into view was a dark prison. The place was so gloomy that one could almost smell the rust through the screen.
On both sides of the long corridor stood dozens of fully armed soldiers, clutching their weapons tightly and appearing highly alert.
At the end of the corridor, there were two iron gates. Inside one of them, several people were unshackling the chains wrapped around a bare-chested man!
Once the chains were removed, one of the soldiers said coldly, "Get up!"
Then, the second iron gate was pushed open…
Hearing the sound of the iron gate opening, the man finally reacted slightly. His eyes slowly opened, his gaze sharp and filled with a murderous aura, as if he might break free from all restraints in the next instant, kill the people before him, and escape!
However, he did not do so…
His gaze instantly became hollow and lifeless.
Ace stared at the cloth shoes the Navy had prepared for him, his expression cold. He recalled his childhood days with Luffy, and then slowly walked forward.
In this narrow corridor, every soldier stood alert with a firearm in hand.
At the end of the corridor was a massive wooden door. It creaked slowly open, revealing countless steps behind it.
Ace looked up, and step by step, he began to ascend the stairs. 』
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〜One Piece World〜
In a small tavern, Ace was guzzling beer. Although he appeared to be drinking and eating heartily, his gaze had turned sharp.
"I actually ended up defeated by the Navy? How could this be? To be able to reduce me to this state, those Marines must really have some skill. But how come I've never run into such a powerful opponent? Who on earth captured me?"
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『 At this moment, the entire world seemed to be buzzing with discussion over this event.
The South Blue—
Although a light drizzle was falling from the sky, the streets were still bustling with people.
As the increasingly stirring trumpet sounds echoed, the tension in the air gradually mounted.
"What time is it now? It seems it won't be long before it starts. I wonder if Whitebeard has arrived yet?"
Even the fruit vendors were chatting about this topic, discussing it heatedly with the passersby who came to buy groceries.
"Do you think Whitebeard will really show up? After all, this is the Navy Headquarters!"
"Even if he is the famous Whitebeard, he really isn't young anymore!"
This particular vendor, thin as a bamboo pole, looked off into the distance and muttered softly, "Who knows about such things!"
"He became famous before the Great Pirate Era, after all. At his advanced age, his eyesight is probably failing. When he was in his prime, how many years has it been since then?"
"Besides, over the past few years, most of what we've seen in the news has been about the actions of his subordinates. There's very little direct news about him himself."
At this moment, an elderly vendor next to them spoke up in a dismissive tone, "What are you unweaned brats babbling about?"
Unweaned brats?
In the old lady's eyes, the three men in front of her indeed looked young, but in reality, they were all over thirty years old. The term "unweaned" wasn't quite fitting for them.
However, the men still respected the old lady's opinion and listened intently to what she had to say.
"Precisely because he is a force that cannot be ignored, the Navy has mobilized a massive number of top experts, gathering all their strength to stand ready."
"You're underestimating Whitebeard. He will show up!"
"If he does come, what will happen? Who will win, the Whitebeard Pirates or the Navy?"
"Who could possibly know that? In any case, it's not something we need to worry about!"
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The East Blue—
This was a pastoral area. Small sheep were happily nibbling on green grass, and not far away, a middle-aged man wearing a headscarf was chatting with someone else.
"Whitebeard has been famous for so long; he must be quite old now. How could the Navy possibly lose?"
"No pirate, whoever they may be, can capture Marineford!"
"That's hard to say. I remember twenty years ago, a pirate named Golden Lion Shiki broke into Marineford all by himself and nearly destroyed the Navy Headquarters. This time won't end as easily as the last. No matter which side wins, there will definitely be heavy casualties."
An elderly man with a shiny bald head and a black tattoo on his scalp held a cigarette, slowly inhaling and exhaling smoke.
"It would be for the best if Whitebeard didn't show up. As long as the execution is completed, everything will be perfectly safe."
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The North Blue—
This place was completely blanketed in white snow, entirely different from the South Blue, which was always drizzling. The people here were all wrapped in thick cotton coats, holding bottles of strong liquor, occasionally taking a swig.
In front of a tavern, the owner was aggressively driving customers away.
An owner driving away customers sounded like quite an unusual scene, but it was indeed happening.
The owner's reason was simple and direct: a global war was on the verge of breaking out, and he wanted to take this chance to quickly handle some personal matters. He would reopen once the world emerged safe and sound and things returned to normal.
A reason like that left people with absolutely no room for rebuttal!
"All of you, leave! I have my own business to attend to!"
Facing the owner were two old drunks with flushed faces, who muttered, "Then you have to sell us some liquor, so we can at least feel like we're going on an adventure with you!"
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The West Blue—
"Hey, hey, hey!"
"What on earth are you all talking about!"
In front of the bar counter, a man wearing a cowboy hat slammed his gun heavily onto the counter, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
He took off his hat, revealing messy but free-spirited hair, and said softly, "You people, absolutely do not look at him as just some ordinary old man. He shows no signs of aging at all. A year ago, we saw him from a distance. Just that one glance almost made me feel like there was no point in living!"
He downed his drink in one gulp. The terrifying scar on his face seemed exceptionally respectable at this moment.
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On the Grand Line—
A group of children was playing in the distance. Under the shade of a tree, the women watching the children were chatting.
"Is that person really that terrifying?"
"Indeed, even the children have heard of him!"
At this moment, the children sang while skipping rope:
"The pirate Whitebeard, scarier than a ghost!"
"The pirate Whitebeard, even monsters run from him!"
A nun dressed in holy garments knelt by the edge of a cliff to pray, whispering, "O Gods in heaven, what will become of this world!" 』
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〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜
[ Genos (One Punch Man): "Whitebeard's status in this world is actually so pivotal. He is just a single individual; how can he possess the energy to influence the entire world?" ]
[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "I suddenly have a massive interest in what kind of figure he actually is. Just how powerful is his strength!" ]
[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "His nickname is also Whitebeard. Since he's old, I wonder if he'll be a withered, white-bearded old man?" ]
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〜One Piece World〜
When everyone saw this scene, they did not show the slightest hint of surprise.
Because to them, Whitebeard was indeed such a powerful existence.
Although he was a pirate, he was a key figure maintaining the rules of this world.
Compared to other pirates, Whitebeard's crew was vastly superior in strength. In fact, under his protection, people's lives were even more stable and prosperous than under the Navy's protection.
He had long since become an indispensable part of this world. Despite his bad reputation, the thought of his influence disappearing in the future filled everyone with immense dread.
Everyone understood what that meant—it meant the collapse of the old order and the arrival of a new round of chaos!
Whitebeard looked at the people discussing him in the footage. Although their underestimation of his strength and age annoyed him slightly, his gaze drifted toward the distance. He deeply felt the mark he had left on this world.
It was worth it!
It really… was worth it!
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『 The island where the Navy Headquarters was located—Marineford.
This place was once home to many Navy families. Looking down from high above, the shops in the town were countless. The streets should have been bustling with people, but at this moment, they were dead silent, as if everyone had vanished overnight.
Now, the residents here had all been safely evacuated and relocated to the nearby Sabaody Archipelago.
On the Sabaody Archipelago, a giant screen was set up, allowing all the residents to see what was happening on the island, giving them a multi-angle view of the latest situation.
Pirates and technology!
These two seemingly entirely different things coexisted in unexpected harmony in this world that looked like a post-war reconstruction era! Even more unbelievable was that televisions had actually become a daily necessity in this world, and everyone found it completely natural!
Since there was a television broadcast, cameras and news reporters were naturally indispensable.
In front of the execution platform in Marineford, besides the busy Marines, some reporters had risked their lives to come for full coverage just to grab the public's attention.
Witnessing the array before them, they whispered in astonishment, "Truly incredible. Such a lineup from the Navy Headquarters is indeed shocking!"
"Of course. Whitebeard must have anticipated this, but he still decided to come."
The surrounding reporters glanced at each other, but none could read a clear answer from the others' eyes.
In truth, even these professionals did not know the situation. Whenever a Navy scout team tried to get close, their ships were always attacked on the way, leaving them completely in the dark regarding Whitebeard's specific information.
Thus, accompanied by the music, as time slipped away on the island, everyone's nerves grew tighter and tighter…
Even the onlookers who already knew of Whitebeard's impending arrival could not help but feel anxious, because they could not guess in what manner this emperor of the sea would make his grand entrance!
In the basement—
Ace was still ascending the stairs, step by step.
Inside the Navy Headquarters—
Garp slammed his hand on the table, his face written with anger and dissatisfaction. "I don't agree! Is there any need to make things so complicated?"
Sengoku's eyes gleamed with wisdom as he patiently explained to his old friend, "This public execution is not just aimed at a single pirate. It has a vital impact on the future stability of the world."
However, Garp was clearly not convinced and left the room in a huff.
"And, as one of the key figures in this matter, the responsibility on your shoulders is very heavy; don't forget!" Sengoku added.
Garp then slammed the door and left. 』
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〜Gintama World〜
Yorozuya—
"Oi, oi, oi, the Navy's power is really strong! Based on what those villagers said earlier, I thought the Navy was as useless as our world's Shinsengumi! I thought they were just as unreliable as the Shinsengumi."
Gintoki sat cross-legged on the sofa, picking his nose with absolute dedication before casually flicking a piece of lint away.
Shinpachi, who was busy wiping down the floor with a rag, stopped mid-wipe. His glasses gleamed with sudden, exasperated energy as he turned around, gesturing wildly with the damp cloth in his hand.
"Gin-san, don't talk bad about the Shinsengumi. Although the Shinsengumi seems a bit lacking—the Commander is a weirdo, the Vice-Commander is hot-tempered and tsundere, the Captain is full of schemes, and the most famous one is the extra, Yamazaki—they are still the main force protecting our Kabukicho, after all. Don't look down on them."
Meanwhile, Kagura was lying flat on the floor, aggressively chewing on a pickled seaweed stem. She snorted loudly, rolled over onto her back, and kicked her legs into the air like an angry beetle.
"Protecting Kabukicho? Our Yorozuya is the most famous for that! The Shinsengumi just collects taxes. What's so great about them?"
Gintoki muttered while picking his nose, "They can't compare!"
And on the other side.
The Shinsengumi—
"Commander!"
Don't be sad. Although our imposing aura isn't as grand as others, we will definitely redouble our efforts!"
Kondo Isao looked at the determined gazes below him, so moved that tears almost fell. He muttered,
"You guys… Alright! In order not to lose to the police forces of other worlds, I announce that Toshi will reform the Shinsengumi. We must become a squad that makes the residents feel safe!"
Hijikata Toshiro spat out the cigarette in his mouth, then slammed his sword into the ground, roaring,
"Everyone, from now on, the easy days are over. To enhance our Shinsengumi's strength, I am going to reset the rules, and everyone must abide by them!"
Yamazaki: "…"
"Eh?"
"Why is it suddenly so hot-blooded?"
"I don't want to live a tougher life. Things are fine just the way they are now."
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『 The gathered crowd numbered a full one hundred thousand people.
In addition, countless warships surrounded the area, completely encircling the crescent-shaped harbor.
However, the information provided in the footage was not limited to this.
On the spectator stands, besides the Navy, there were also seven people with powerful auras standing there. The strength of these seven was enough to make the hundred thousand Marines below pale in comparison.
When the camera panned to them, each of their designs was extremely unique, even a bit exaggerated. 』
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〜One Piece World〜
But the appearance of these individuals indeed caused a massive stir among all the viewers from around the world in front of the screens.
Because they were the figures who stood on equal footing with the Navy and the Four Emperors—the "Seven Warlords of the Sea"!
( Translator-kun: Nah... we all know that the Navy lied about being on equal footing with the Four Emperors. It's only on the paper. )
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『 The Seven Warlords of the Sea!
The aura exuded by these five was extremely shocking; one could feel their extraordinary status just from their presence.
However, each person in this group seemed to play by their own rules, completely different from the other Marines around them. Their appearances exuded an air of casualness and rebellion.
The first man on the left was as tall as a giant—Bartholomew Kuma!
Next was a strange-looking man with red hair and blue robes—Gekko Moria!
Then came a man wearing a pink feather coat, with blonde hair, wearing a pair of distinctive sunglasses, and a sly smile plastered across his face—Donquixote Doflamingo!
Immediately following was a man wearing a high hat, dressed like a card game master, with a cross hanging around his neck—Dracule Mihawk!
When the screen switched to the next member, everyone could not help but gasp.
Although various characters would continue to make their appearances later on, in terms of appearance and charm, there would probably never be another existence that could surpass the woman before them.
In fact, in all the introductions, unless mentioning the flawless girl who came with her own halo, Teruhashi Kokomi, no one could stand their ground before this woman!
How should one put it?
She possessed all the advantages that Tsunade had, but that country-demolishing beauty, combined with a touch of arrogance and a yandere-like unique temperament, was something no one else could match.
When it came to aesthetics, everyone had different views. Although everything looked normal at first glance, when everyone noticed the giant snake slithering behind her, they felt a wave of dread.
This woman was the Pirate Empress, Boa Hancock.
Even though they belonged to the "Seven Warlords of the Sea" group, only five of them were present here at this moment. 』
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