The broad docks were already riddled with damage. Quite a few corpses lay strewn across the ground, most of them Marines.
Akainu's hands had transformed into high-temperature magma as he casually spat out his cigar.
"Whitebeard, what exactly is your purpose in coming to the Sabaody Archipelago? Are you trying to start a war with the Marines?!"
Sengoku and Garp, who were assisting nearby, felt their backs aching as well. After all, they truly were getting on in years.
But looking at Whitebeard, who was from the same generation as them, why was that old bastard still so energetic? His strength even seemed to have grown greater.
"Gurararara..."
"Brat Akainu, your Marines are getting worse and worse. Didn't I already say it? I merely brought some guests to enjoy the scenery around Sabaody. Why are you all so nervous?"
Hearing Whitebeard's utterly truthful words, Akainu did not believe a single one of them.
"Pirates' words are the least trustworthy. We couldn't do anything to you while you stayed on your own turf, but now that you've come to the Sabaody Archipelago, wait for the Marines' main forces to wipe out you and your sons!"
At that moment, the surrounding temperature seemed to drop by dozens of degrees. Even the sea began to freeze over.
The Marines were immediately overjoyed. Even Fleet Admiral Akainu, who disliked a certain someone, felt a little relieved.
If they could add another Marine Admiral to their fighting force now, it might become the final straw that crushed Whitebeard.
Moreover, Akainu did not believe Whitebeard had much strength left to fight. Even Sengoku, who had already retired, had hair and a beard that were completely white.
It was said that Whitebeard had often needed IV drips due to poor health several years ago. He had to