As Sengoku and Garp appeared, less than three hours remained until Ace's public execution.
"Before the execution begins, I have an important announcement to make to the entire world!"
Standing atop the execution platform beside Ace, Sengoku held a broadcasting Den Den Mushi. His voice echoed across Marineford—and through screens worldwide.
"Portgas D. Ace… the true significance of executing this man today…"
The moment Sengoku began, whether it was Marines like Onigumo and Smoker on the plaza—
or the Seven Warlords—
all sensed something was off. Their expressions subtly changed.
"It's not your fault…"
Tsuru suddenly murmured.
"Haha! Still soft even now, huh, Tsuru!"
Garp threw his head back and laughed.
"Ace. Say your father's name."
Sengoku said coldly.
Then, with absolute resolve—
he revealed Ace's true identity.
It was like dropping a bomb into a calm lake.
The entire world exploded.
Even though shocking news had been pouring in all week—
to the point people were almost numb—
this revelation still left countless viewers staring in stunned silence.
Portgas D. Ace… Second Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates—
…was the son of the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.
"Therefore, this war is not merely against Whitebeard!"
"It is to completely eradicate the most dangerous bloodline!"
"That is the true significance of executing you here today!!!"
Sengoku roared, fist clenched.
In an instant, the morale of the 100,000 Marines surged to its peak.
"Fufufufu… how shocking… the Pirate King's bloodline…"
"Roger's child… The Government searched so hard back then, yet still missed him? Kishishishi…"
The Warlords atop the walls all reacted differently.
Most of them had witnessed Roger's execution in Loguetown.
They knew how desperately the Government had tried to hunt down his offspring.
And yet—
that bloodline had survived.
"They're here!!!"
Suddenly, a Marine shouted from Crescent Bay.
Everyone looked up.
At the horizon—
one ship, two ships… dozens—
a fleet of pirate ships surged forward in formation.
"They've appeared! The 43 allied captains under Whitebeard!"
"Squard the Great Eddy Spider! McGuy the Thunder Lord! 'Knight' Doma! All famous figures of the New World!"
"Where's Whitebeard?! Where is he?!"
"Not spotted!"
Just as the scouts searched desperately among the 43 ships for the Moby Dick—
Glub… glub… glub…
Strange bubbles suddenly rose within the bay itself.
"They came from an unexpected direction…"
Garp's pupils shrank.
Tsuru's brows furrowed deeply.
BOOM!!!
A massive white whale-shaped ship burst from beneath the sea.
Its hull, coated in bubble film, shimmered in rainbow colors under the sunlight.
"They used THIS move!?"
Sengoku's eyes widened in fury.
Damn it!
Before the war even began, the enemy had already infiltrated this close!
A disastrous opening!
"Gurararara~~~"
Step… step… step…
That iconic laughter.
Those footsteps—
felt like they were stomping on everyone's hearts.
The strongest man in the world had arrived.
"Are you alright, my beloved son?"
Beneath his crescent-shaped mustache, Whitebeard smiled warmly.
"OLD MAN!!!"
Ace shouted hoarsely.
"Just wait a bit, Ace!"
Whitebeard grinned wider.
Then he turned to Sengoku.
"Long time no see, Sengoku!"
Indeed—
it had been decades since Whitebeard last rampaged like this.
He had seemed almost semi-retired.
Yet even so—
he still sat firmly on the throne of "Strongest Man in the World."
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku! The Gates of Justice have been opened for unknown reasons! A ship is rapidly approaching Marineford!"
At that moment, a scout rushed up behind Sengoku and reported urgently.
"What did you say?!"
Sengoku's face changed drastically.
Damn it!
Trouble after trouble—and the battle hasn't even begun!
10 Nautical Miles from Marineford
Amid roaring waves—
a seized ship sped through the Gates of Justice, heading straight for Marineford.
"As expected of you."
On deck, Sabo smiled while holding a Den Den Mushi.
On the other end—
was Revolutionary Army officer and Fish-Man Karate instructor, Koala.
Unlike the original scenario where Bon Clay opened the Gates—
the Revolutionary Army had prepared in advance.
Karasu, commander of the North Army with flight abilities—
and Koala, skilled in covert operations—
had seized control of the Gates of Justice.
Thanks to this—
Luffy's group was advancing toward Marineford far faster than expected.
"As expected of the Revolutionary Army… they even took control of the Gates of Justice."
Killer, vice-captain of the Kid Pirates, remarked in awe.
"W-What's going on?!"
Suddenly—
Koala's voice from the Den Den Mushi turned into a scream.
Sabo's expression changed instantly.
Ivankov rushed over.
"What happened, Koala?! What's wrong?!"
"AAAAAAAHHH!!!"
But the only response—
was Koala's terrified scream.
Something—
had gone wrong.
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