The World Government's nearly eight hundred years of rule had long turned the entire Pirate World into a powder keg.
It was only because of the World Government's forceful suppression that this powder keg had never fully exploded.
But suppressed discontent would gradually accumulate, so more than a decade ago, Pirate King Roger had ushered in the Great Pirate Era that set the seas ablaze.
And this time, in order to extinguish the increasingly rampant tide of Great Pirates, the World Government had decided to make a move against the strongest man in the world.
The clash between the world's greatest violent organization and the strongest Sea Emperor was destined to shake up the Pirate World's existing order.
Therefore, to be safe in this impending war, the World Government had decided to stake more than half of the Marines' elite forces, along with several elite departments within the World Government.
Because their opponent this time was not merely Whitebeard, but all the ambitious schemers lurking in the dark corners of the Pirate World.
To ensure the world's order remained stable during the war, the World Government had to display strength sufficient to crush its enemies, making those restless figures wary.
Over its centuries of rule, the World Government knew just how disgusting some of the things it had done were. Thus, all it could show the world was strength, without the slightest hint of weakness.
Because if it showed any signs of frailty, the dissatisfaction compressed to its limit throughout the world would surely erupt like an ignited powder keg.
If Whitebeard wanted to attack Mary Geoise, it would undoubtedly cause massive damage.
And all the Marine officer-level elites would be gathered at Marineford.
The Shichibukai, who stood alongside the Marines and the Yonko, would all be summoned this time.