"Stop it!!"
Looking at the two raised blades, Marco roared fiercely, and a giant azure shadow rapidly lunged towards the two executioners.
"Marco, this is not your place to be presumptuous!!"
With a clanging Buddhist fury, a giant golden palm struck out fiercely.
Extremely powerful energy shockwaves, layer upon layer.
With a loud boom, Marco was sent flying back like a kite with a broken string.
"Ace—!!"
Marco shoute d hoarsely.
Alas, it was too late!
Under everyone's gaze, Ace's head was directly severed, his body separated.
A head bearing expressions of regret, unwillingness, and pain rolled like a ball to the edge of the execution platform, then dropped with a thud onto the ice.
In the year 1520 of the Sea Calendar, Pirate King Roger's son, Whitebeard Pirates 2nd Division Commander Fire Fist Ace, met his demise!
In Oars Plaza, the Marines and White Group Pirates who witnessed this scene had varying expressions.
After a brief silence, ecstasy and fury erupted almost simultaneously.
"Hahahahahaha, he's dead, Ace is dead, Pirate King Roger's son is dead!!"
"The bloodline of the world's most evil man is finally gone!!"
"Whitebeard Pirates, you are destined for futility today!!"
"Brothers, Ace is dead! Kill all these despicable pirates!!"
"..."
Seeing the wide-eyed head on the ice, countless Marine Soldiers regained their confidence.
What if the Whitebeard Pirates broke into the inner bay?!
The person they wanted to save was already dead; all their efforts were in vain.
"Ace, no—!"
"Captain Ace!"
"Bastards, how dare you kill Captain Ace!"
"..."
The White Group Pirates watched this scene with eyes splitting in rage, radiating killing intent.
They had just seen hope, only for it to vanish in an instant!!
"My sons, fight these Marines to the death!! Avenge Ace!!"
Diamond Jozu punched a Marine Lieutenant Commander, roaring like a frenzied beast.
"Avenge Ace!!"
"How dare they kill Captain Ace! We'll overturn Naval Headquarters today!!"
"Brothers, charge!!"
"Oh oh oh—!!"
Ace's death completely ignited the fury in the hearts of the White Group Pirates.
Before, they charged with hope; now, they charged with the hatred of revenge.
For a time, the battle between the two sides became even more brutal.
The Marines and White Group Pirates' eyes were bloodshot, having completely lost their minds; at this moment, they had only one thought: to kill the other side.
Kill the other side at all costs.
47.
Meanwhile, at Sabaody Archipelago.
Reporters from the Economic Press clicked away, taking photos, replacing film rolls in their backpacks as if they were free.
Big news, unprecedented big news.
Although Reno was the center of the storm, Ace's identity was too sensitive.
Pirate King Roger's son was dead; the sea would surely be shaken.
This was earth-shattering news, and even more, it was stacks of cash!!!
Tens of thousands of citizens, after a brief moment of shock, erupted into waves of wild cheers.
"Hahahahaha, Ace is dead, this great pirate is finally dead!!"
"The Marine did well; a heinous fellow like Ace should be executed!"
"With Ace dead, Roger's bloodline is gone, and the sea has gained another measure of stability!"
The eagerly awaiting citizens breathed a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
To them, the Marine was justice, and pirates were evil.
"Don't rejoice too soon; Ace is dead, Whitebeard won't remain indifferent."
Suddenly, a different voice came from the crowd.
The cheering citizens snapped out of their joy, their expressions turning grave once more, and their gazes collectively shifted to Whitebeard on the big screen.
Inner bay battlefield.
"Ace..." Whitebeard stared at Ace's body, momentarily lost in thought.
"Whitebeard, your doomsday has arrived!!"
Akainu grinned savagely, seizing the opportunity to launch a sneak attack, his Magma arm instantly piercing Whitebeard's abdomen.
"Pfft!"
Whitebeard stumbled, uncontrollably spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"Magma brat, get lost!!!"
Whitebeard roared, his fist enveloped in a transparent aura, striking Akainu's face and grinding it against the ground until it was twisted and deformed.
Boom!!
The immense force caused the ice to collapse, and Akainu took the opportunity to roll away, then fearlessly attacked Whitebeard again.
"Whitebeard, Ace is dead; you, his father, should go join him!!"
"Great Eruption!!"
Akainu unleashed another killer move, oblivious to everything around him, his eyes filled only with the desire to kill Whitebeard.
He didn't care if his Magma-Magma Fruit Ability would affect the Marine Soldiers; as long as he could kill Whitebeard, they would have died for a worthy cause.
Whitebeard and Akainu erupted into another fierce battle, the air-rending tremors and the all-consuming magma contending and devouring each other.
Akainu went all out, his Magma-Magma Fruit Ability used with exquisite skill; each strike left a gruesome scar on Whitebeard's body.
In a short while, Whitebeard had another large hole in his body, blood gushing out.
Whitebeard roared, once again sending Akainu into the abyss, venting the fury in his heart.
But what followed was endless sorrow.
No matter how many people he killed, Ace could not be resurrected.
He had to find a way for his other sons to escape from here.
Thinking of this, a trace of determination flashed in Whitebeard's eyes.
With a crack, Murakumogiri plunged into the ice!
Whitebeard clenched his fist tightly, once again gathering terrifying quaking power, and then slammed it down!!
Crack.
Crack.
Crisp shattering sounds suddenly erupted.
Hideous and terrifying cracks quickly spread across the entire island.
The ground collapsed layer by layer, and several buildings crashed down.
Many Marines and a few pirates caught in the demarcation line were affected, screaming repeatedly.
A chasm-like abyss, like a cliff, stretched across the center, dividing the entire Marineford into two.
Countless White Group Pirates rose, still shaken, their faces filled with doubt.
"Pops... Pops used his Ability to separate us!!"
"Pops, what are you doing?!!"
A pirate shouted at Whitebeard, who seemed only an arm's length away, yet also as distant as the horizon.
At this moment.
The Marine and the pirates were like the Chu-Han demarcation, clearly separated.
"Damn it, Pops is still on the other side!!"
Looking at that proud figure, all the Whitebeard Pirates Members grew anxious.
In this short time, Whitebeard, like a trapped beast, had been surrounded by the Marine.
Dozens of Division Commanders and affiliated Captains lowered their heads in sorrow, their eyes dim.
How could they not understand Whitebeard's painstaking efforts?
It was clearly their Pops using his life to cover their retreat!!
Sure enough!
Under the anxious gazes of countless White Group Pirates,
Whitebeard's deep and resounding voice suddenly rose:
"My sons, you've done very well. From now on, just escape from Marineford; the rest, leave to me!!!"
His powerful voice reverberated throughout Marineford.
"Pops, we won't abandon you!!"
"Captain Marco, quickly bring Pops over!!"
""
Countless Whitebeard Pirates Members shouted anxiously.
Whitebeard was the backbone of the Pirate Crew, and the true soul of the Whitebeard Pirates.
What would a Pirate Crew without Whitebeard be called?
Marco's gaze was firm; without a word, he swooped down towards Whitebeard.
"Marco!!!"
Whitebeard drew Murakumogiri and said in a deep voice:
"As my son, you should understand me, shouldn't you?!!"
"You are the Whitebeard Pirates 1st Division Commander; don't you know what you should do right now?!!"
"Quickly get them out of here!!"
"I am a remnant of the old era; the new era no longer has a ship that can carry me..."
As he finished speaking, Whitebeard suddenly clenched his fist, aiming at the charging Marine Soldiers, and the surging quaking power was unleashed again!!
Boom!!
Boom!!
Many Marines were caught in the blast, falling into pools of blood.
Amidst the wails, Whitebeard roared heroically: "My sons, your future is not limited to this; leave here immediately and return to the New World!!"
"Pops will clear the way for you!!!"
"Pops..."
Marco, in mid-air, managed to stop himself with difficulty; after shedding a tear, he suddenly turned around and flew towards the Whitebeard Pirates' area.
As the 1st Division Commander, he had to make a decisive move!
"All Whitebeard Pirates, evacuate Naval Headquarters immediately!"
"Quick, quick, don't get entangled with these Marines!"
"Everyone, retreat immediately!"
Diamond Jozu and Flower Sword Vista simultaneously broke free from their opponents, clearing a path for their comrades!
All Whitebeard Pirates Members took a deep look at Whitebeard, then, with tear-filled eyes, turned and began to flee frantically.
They absolutely could not let their old man die in vain.
Looking at the group of youngsters fleeing before him, Whitebeard's face broke into a relieved smile.
My sons, I am truly sorry.
I gained everything from you, but in the end, I could give you nothing.
This is all I can do for you.
"Whitebeard, die for me!!"
"Inugami Guren (Dog-Bite Crimson Lotus)!!"
Just as Whitebeard was feeling a surge of emotion, Akainu attacked again.
Whitebeard's gaze turned cold, and he raised his sword to meet the enemy!
"Kill all these pirates, don't let a single one escape!!" Sengoku roared from the execution platform.
Not far away, Pacifista robots mercilessly fired laser beams, and Whitebeard Pirates Members fell like grass cut by a scythe, completely defenseless.
In an instant, the Whitebeard Pirates' casualties rapidly soared.
For ordinary pirates, the Pacifista were terrifying killing machines.
Looking at the favorable situation, Sengoku did not relax in the slightest.
The war between the Marine and the Whitebeard Pirates was drawing to a close.
Whitebeard was held back by Akainu, his strength waning.
But besides them, the Marine had an even more terrifying enemy!
Sengoku snorted coldly, his Observation Haki firmly locking onto Reno, and he charged forward furiously.
At the same moment.
"Reno, must you really go for the kill?!"
Kizaru gritted his teeth and swung his ama no murakumo sword, desperately fending off Reno's attacks.
"Does a dignified Admiral also feel fear?!" Reno sneered, his moves becoming even more ferocious.
The main quest of recruiting women had been completed; next was the recovery of the Devil Fruit.
With Whitebeard's retreat order given, the Whitebeard Pirates Members lost all will to fight, and many battlefields showed signs of collapse.
Even Whitebeard himself was at the end of his rope; he had to speed up.
"Zanbō!!!"
Reno's eyes suddenly turned cold, and he continuously swung out several golden sword auras.
Kizaru's pupils constricted, and the hairs on his entire body stood on end.
His Observation Haki clearly captured that these sword auras were simultaneously imbued with Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki.
Although the power of the slashes could not compare to Hagoku.
But don't forget, his defensive power was not as strong as Garp's.
"Damn it!!" Kizaru's face was contorted in a grimace, and the tiger's mouth holding the ama no murakumo sword trembled slightly.
"Reno, don't be so arrogant!!"
"Buddha's Fury!!"
At the critical moment, a giant golden palm, carrying a terrifying shockwave, struck.
Clang, clang, clang.
Clang, clang, clang.
Chants of Sanskrit echoed, and the giant golden palm continuously swung, destroying all the golden sword auras.
"Fleet Admiral, you're finally here." Kizaru let out a long breath, still terrified.
If Sengoku had arrived any later, even if he didn't die, he would have been severely injured.
"Kizaru, let's team up." Sengoku said with a cold snort.
Reno's strength was obvious to all; even Garp had died by his hand, so he naturally wouldn't act impulsively.
With Sengoku's addition, Kizaru's pressure was greatly reduced.
"Sengoku, no matter who it is today, no one can protect him!!"
Reno sneered and suddenly clenched his fist.
A pitch-black iron coffin suddenly closed, trapping Kizaru inside.
Of course, this was not a real coffin, but a wall of clouds that had been compressed to the extreme and imbued with Armament Haki.
"Boom!!!"
The next second, a roaring sound came from within the iron coffin.
"Reno, you're looking for death!!"
The golden buddha was furious, and his massive Buddha body rapidly approached Reno.
"Hancock!!!" Reno shouted.
Not far away, on the icy battlefield.
Hancock, Nami, and Tashigi were entangled with Aokiji.
When Reno's voice came, Hancock, who had been paying attention, understood.
Without the slightest hesitation, she immediately drew her heavenly pearl arrow.
"Kizaru, die for me!!!"
The destructive power of the heavenly pearl arrow itself, the petrifying ability of the Love-Love Fruit, and Armament Haki.
A purple arrow, imbued with three powers, shot from the bowstring, rapidly flying towards the pitch-black iron coffin.
"Bastard!" Aokiji cursed angrily, his face changing drastically.
He had been wary of the bow and arrow in Hancock's hand, and the moment the purple arrow shot out, his Observation Haki felt an unprecedented unease and agitation.
The purple arrow cut through the air, creating bursts of sonic booms, and covered hundreds of meters in an instant.
"Bastard, what is this?!" Sengoku was equally horrified; after striking Reno with a giant golden palm, he quickly disengaged from the battlefield.
"Hahahahahahaha... Sengoku, it's too late to leave now."
Reno laughed loudly, appearing like a shadow, instantly teleporting in front of Sengoku, and then threw a punch.
A terrifying force erupted, and in his haste, the giant golden buddha staggered back several steps.
At the same moment!
"Break for this old man!!!!"
A roar sounded, and golden light filled the air from the edges of the black coffin.
The next second, boom!!!
With a loud bang, golden light flashed, the black coffin exploded, and Kizaru escaped.
In a flash of lightning, a purple arrow whistled through the air.
Kizaru's pupils constricted, and he instantly broke out in a cold sweat.
Although it was just an arrow, it gave him the illusion of facing Hagoku.
Kizaru had no time to dodge and could only immediately condense a powerful Haki armor on his body to protect himself.
The next moment, the heavenly pearl arrow, with an irresistible force, struck powerfully.
Under the horrified gazes of Sengoku and Aokiji, the heavenly pearl arrow accurately hit Kizaru's body.
"No!!!" Kizaru's pupils instantly widened, and his aged body let out an unprecedented roar.
Everyone looked on in confusion.
Under the dual enhancement of destructive power and Armament Haki, the heavenly pearl arrow easily broke through Kizaru's Haki armor, and then, with undiminished power, slammed into his flesh.
The next second, starting from his chest, Kizaru's body began to petrify, and in less than two seconds, Kizaru directly turned into a stone statue.
The destructive power fully erupted, and with a bang, the entire stone statue instantly exploded, turning into countless shattered stones that fell to the ground.
Admiral, Borsalino Kizaru, dead!!
"Kizaru!!!" A furious roar echoed from the golden buddha's mouth!
Dead, another one dead!!!
Reno sneered and instantly teleported away.
He didn't have time to waste with Sengoku now.
Releasing a cloud wall to block the line of sight, Reno instantly recovered the Pika Pika no Mi.
A few seconds later, everyone finally reacted.
Looking at the second top-tier powerhouse of the Marine to die, after Garp.
Endless fear began to spread rapidly among the Marine ranks.
"He's dead, Admiral Kizaru is dead too!"
"It's that purple longbow in Hancock's hand!"
"Damn it, what is that thing, it can even shoot down an Admiral?"
"Everyone be careful, stay away from Hancock!"
Countless Marines looked at the heavenly pearl arrow in Hancock's hand with terrified expressions.
At this moment, eight arrows remained!
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