"My father isn't dead yet!"
Ace glared at Kuro, "I only have one father, and that is Whitebeard!"
"That kind of thing doesn't matter."
Kuro looked down at Whitebeard from the execution platform, thought for a moment, and said, "Even if your father dies, it would still be a shocking event."
The pirates were in a slump. Even though Whitebeard sent his captains to support Straw Hat Luffy, they were still forced to retreat by the increasingly aggressive Marines, and many captains fell in pools of blood.
In terms of numbers, this is to be expected.
"Ace..."
Whitebeard looked at the execution platform, his gaze turning somber.
With that floating imp around, saving people won't be so easy.
Sons, there can't be any more injuries...
A hint of determination flashed in Whitebeard's eyes.
"Whitebeard!"
Akainu roared, his arm turning into magma as he unleashed a series of magma fists.
If he can stop this man, then the pirates will be slaughtered by the Navy, and victory will only be a matter of time.
Bang bang bang!
Several magma punches struck Whitebeard's chest, but he didn't even look at Akainu. He moved forward, his naginata creating a shockwave that blasted forward.
Boom!!!
The earth shook violently, and cracks appeared everywhere in Marineford, including the tallest headquarters building, which also developed several large fissures and shifted, causing a great commotion.
Kuro swayed on the execution platform, his expression serious.
Sengoku looked at Whitebeard with a complicated expression, muttering, "Newgate..."
"Ace!"
Luffy was about to run back up when Kuro kicked him down, and his injuries had reached a critical point.
Ivankov had given him adrenaline several times; he had almost passed out just now.
Bang!
Kizaru then appeared in front of Luffy and kicked him away, saying, "Go back to where you came from."
Luffy was kicked far away and landed near Whitebeard.
Whitebeard glanced at him, then suddenly roared, "Everyone, move to my side!"
His attack rendered most of the pursuing marines immobile, giving the pirates a chance to retreat.
"Dad!"
Suddenly, another ship attacked from the sea behind him. Squard and his men called out to Whitebeard, "Father, we're here to help!"
“Squarado…”
Akainu glanced at it and said, "If you get involved again, then the previous promise is null and void."
The navy, of course, also keeps its promise.
Squard slashed Whitebeard, and although it didn't kill him instantly, the slash would still cause some damage. As promised, Akainu would let Squard and his pirate crew go.
But now that Squardo has rejoined the war, that naturally doesn't count.
“Squarado…”
Whitebeard glanced back, then suddenly shook his head. "You've come at the right time, but there's no need for reinforcements..."
Bang!
Whitebeard deflected Akainu's attack with a powerful slash and shouted, "Listen now, Whitebeard Pirates! I'm bidding you farewell. Return to the New World, and return safely! This is my final order as captain!"
"Dad!"
The pirates stared at Whitebeard in shock, exclaiming, "Why? We can still fight!"
"Yeah, Dad, Ace still hasn't been rescued!"
"Damn it, I'm going to keep going!"
"Shut up!"
Whitebeard glared at them and said, "Are you not even listening to the captain's orders? From now on, all of you board the ship and evacuate!"
"And I..."
Whitebeard leaned on his sword with one hand, clenching his fist behind his back with the other. "I've been traveling for a long time. It's time to settle things with the Navy!"
Bang!!!
With a single punch, the air shattered, and the marines who had just stood up were forced to fall back down by the shock. Many marines couldn't withstand the shock and coughed up blood. Even Akainu was forced back several steps by the shock.
Boom!
Marineford was shaken again, with many buildings collapsing under the tremors. The main building was in even worse shape, cracking again and becoming much shorter.
"Damn Newgate, is he trying to take Marineford down with him...?" Sengoku said hatefully.
"The old man's going to fight to the death," Kuro said, exhaling a puff of smoke.
After the initial shockwave, Whitebeard shouldered his sword and began to advance.
Boom boom boom!
The rising marines bombarded him with guns and cannons, but Whitebeard neither dodged nor avoided them, letting the attacks hit him head-on. Then he swung a punch, causing a shockwave that sent the marines flying.
"A dog gnaws at a red lotus!"
Akainu's arm transformed into lava and extended, forming the shape of a monster with a huge mouth. It bit into Whitebeard's ribs. Whitebeard grunted, swept Akainu away with a slash, and then punched down at the newly reappearing wave of Marines.
Bang!!
The navy was swept aside again, and not a single one stood in Whitebeard's way.
Nothing can stop the road ahead.
"Dad!"
Several captains appeared behind him, and Vista solemnly said, "At least, at least protect Dad's honor!"
"Foolish son...that kind of thing is meaningless."
Whitebeard glanced back, smiled, and continued walking slowly towards Ace, facing straight ahead.
"At the end of its strength."
Kuro exhaled a puff of smoke from the execution platform, his eyes unreadable. He sat down cross-legged, sword in hand, and after a moment's thought, couldn't help but curse, "You old monsters from the old era, you're all really tougher than the last! That blond old bastard who made me burn incense was like that, and so are you..."
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