Three days before the war between the Whitebeard Pirates and Marine Headquarters.
Originally, people all over the world had no mind for anything else. Everyone stayed indoors, waiting for what would be the largest war since the dawn of the Great Pirate Era.
If the Marines lost this battle, then for many, it would be no different from the end of the world.
But no one expected—
in the three days leading up to the war, each day would bring a world-shaking headline.
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Three days before the war:
The Xia Te Pirates and the Beasts Pirates jointly attacked Whitebeard's territory, only to be intercepted by the Red-Haired Pirates.
Two days before the war:
The Kuja Pirates joined the Xia Te Pirates. Former Warlord of the Sea, Pirate Empress Boa Hancock, killed three Celestial Dragons—Saint Roswald, Saint Charlos, and Saint Shalria—who had been abducted a month ago at Sabaody.
One day before the war:
Kaido, leading the Calamities—the Wildfire and the Drought—successfully seized Hachinosu, the headquarters of the Whitebeard Pirates, replacing its flag with that of the Beasts Pirates.
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And now, on the very morning of Ace's execution—
another bombshell shook the world.
Sabaody Archipelago – Area 13
Shakky's Rip-Off Bar
"Today's the execution day of Fire Fist Ace…"
Shakky took a freshly delivered newspaper from a News Coo.
"…this has gotten way out of hand."
Even someone as seasoned as her—who had once stood against Garp—couldn't help but inhale sharply.
The contents of the paper were enough to terrify 99% of the world.
Yet she remained relatively calm.
Because—
she had already anticipated it.
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Meanwhile, the civilians gathered around the public Transponder Snails across Sabaody, waiting for the war broadcast—
upon seeing the headline—
nearly fainted from shock.
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"W-what the hell is going on?!"
"Did they all agree to cause chaos at the same time?!"
"Can the Marines even win this war anymore?!"
"Even Impel Down…!"
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The same scenes played out across the world.
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"IMPEL DOWN FALLS! Revolutionary Army and Straw Hat Pirates Launch Coordinated Assault! Unprecedented Riot in the Underwater Prison!!!"
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Today was supposed to be the day of Portgas D. Ace's execution—
the day of the decisive battle.
Yet at this critical moment—
Impel Down had erupted into chaos!
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According to reports:
Monkey D. Dragon—the World's Most Wanted Criminal—personally led the assault,
alongside Chief of Staff Sabo and multiple Revolutionary Army commanders,
as well as the Straw Hat Pirates.
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The entire great prison was now in full-scale riot.
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The only silver lining:
Ace had not been freed.
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Six hours remained until his execution.
Impel Down – Underwater Prison
Barely a month after Xia Te and Shiryu's escape—
another massive incident had broken out.
Magellan, the Chief Warden, knew that if this wasn't resolved—
his career was over.
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Unlike the original timeline, Luffy had been captured by Akainu and imprisoned here.
But one thing hadn't changed—
Emporio Ivankov had long been hiding in Level 5.5.
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Once Dragon learned of Luffy's capture,
he immediately contacted Ivankov.
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The plan:
Ivankov would incite chaos inside Level 5.5Dragon, Sabo, and the others would attack from outsideStrike while Magellan was distracted
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Without this inside-out coordination—
even the Revolutionary Army couldn't breach this iron fortress.
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Level 6
Luffy was released from his cell.
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"Luffy!!"
"You're okay!!"
"Man, we were worried sick!"
"Thank Dragon-san for this!"
—
Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, and the others rushed forward, hugging him.
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But Luffy showed no joy—
only urgency.
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"Guys! Ace has already been taken away!"
"We have to go to Marine Headquarters—right now—and save him!"
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"Yeah! Of course!"
Sabo stepped forward.
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Luffy froze.
"S-Sabo?! Is that really you?! Weren't you… dead?!"
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Sabo smiled and pulled him into a hug.
"I came to save my brother, Luffy."
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At that moment—
from nearby cells—
two voices rang out.
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"Hey! You're Dragon, right?"
"Let me out—I'll help you."
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"Count me in."
"If Whitebeard's going to war with the Marines, I can't just sit this one out."
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Eustass Kid.
Sir Crocodile.
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This prison break lineup—
was far more extravagant than anything before.
Impel Down – Entrance
Several burly figures swaggered into the prison.
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"What's going on? Someone already broke in?"
"Didn't you read the news? The Revolutionary Army's here."
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"Wihahahaha! What luck!"
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"Men! Don't hold back—today marks the official founding of the Blackbeard Pirates!"
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Marshall D. Teach grinned wildly.
Chaos—
had only just begun.
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