Blackbeard, A Dilemma
The beach is completely frozen over.
The entire sea as far as the eye could see had been frozen into a bluish-white ice, and no matter how the wind howled, it could not create even the slightest ripple on the surface.
However, the ice that had frozen the entire sea surface was now broken into pieces, with thick cracks spreading everywhere.
In the center of the ice was a devastated battlefield, littered with corpses and blood, and weapons and other debris scattered everywhere.
A huge ship was frozen to one side, now completely broken apart, with only the lower half, which was frozen solid, remaining somewhat intact.
It looks like a major battle has just taken place here.
At the very center of the battlefield, people draped in the Justice Coat stood somewhat breathless, but without exception, their faces wore radiant smiles.
They certainly had reason to laugh, because there was no doubt that they had won this war.
Akainu's chest heaved as he gasped for breath from the battle. He stepped forward and looked down at the man who lay before him.
"Whitebeard, you're under arrest."
Four years ago, he held the title of the Strongest in the World. This man, who had come all the way from the previous era and stood shoulder to shoulder with the Pirate King, now lay helplessly on the ground. He could only slightly open his eyes to look at Akainu, but he could no longer utter a single word.
His injuries were too severe; his chest was covered with burn marks from the lava, half of his body was frozen in ice, not to mention the holes left by laser shots on other parts of his body.
Even the legendary figure known as the Pirate Emperor could only suffer a crushing defeat when facing three of the Marine Headquarters' top fighters simultaneously.
Apart from his Whitebeard, his most cherished sons were now scattered around him.
Only a very small minority are still conscious; many have already lost their lives forever.
The only one still able to speak was Marco. Although he was now shackled with Seastone chains, his injuries were not serious due to his abilities during the previous battle.
Therefore, his heart-wrenching screams could still be heard throughout the entire battlefield.
"Dad!!"
The man he admired most was now lying on the ground.
"Oh, it's just like a son who has suddenly lost his father."
Aokiji scratched his hair.
"How pitiful," Kizaru sighed dramatically. "The family I've always loved has completely vanished today."
"Thief, hahaha!"
At this moment, a man who had been standing with the navy stepped forward, laughing triumphantly, "Stop calling Marco. No matter how angry you are now, it's all in vain, isn't it?"
"..."
Marco's expression froze for a moment, then he abruptly turned his head, "Teach!!! You bastard!!! It's all because of you!!!"
It's all because of this bastard.
He lured the navy over and then suddenly launched an attack on my father.
Already at a complete disadvantage in terms of combat strength, this sneak attack left Old Man no longer able to contend with the Navy's monsters.
"Hahaha! No need to be so angry, Marco. Didn't Dad say that everyone has the right to choose their own destiny?"
Teach laughed heartily, "Old man is old, he can't keep up with the times! Even the title of the Strongest in the World has been taken away, and the new era has no ship that can accommodate him!"
He subtly shifted his gaze, glancing at the sailors.
More importantly, they failed to foresee the direction of the times and, after witnessing the power of that Imu, did absolutely nothing.
Dad, I'm so disappointed in you.
This era is about to undergo its biggest change! Yet you're just standing still.
Therefore, son, I can only use you to climb to the top of the wave!
Marco nearly ground his teeth to powder.
He never imagined that Teach, who had been on board for over twenty years and was practically one of the most senior members of the crew, would betray them!
"Stop talking nonsense, grab them all and throw them onto the prison ship."
Akainu was very excited.
One of the four Pirate Emperor was thus eliminated by them.
With a little more effort, they might just be able to bring an end to the Great Pirate Era.
"Brother Sakazuki, I have bad news,"
Just then, Chaton, wearing a plaid coat, walked over looking troubled. "Couldn't find the stone."
"What?"
Akainu was taken aback.
In addition to demanding that they defeat the Whitebeard Pirates, the Five Elders also required them to bring back the stone that Whitebeard was carrying.
"Oh right!" Teach said with a hint of realization, "After that battle four years ago, Dad hid the stone, and none of us know where it is."
"Ugh, they're really causing us trouble!" Aokiji sighed.
"Take him back first. The government has plenty of ways to make him talk." Akainu coldly looked down at Whitebeard, who was lying on the ground.
When it comes to torture techniques, both the Impel Down and the CP system are highly skilled in them.
"Oh, right,"
Akainu turned back to Teach, a flicker of disgust in his eyes, but still said, "The government has received your sincerity. From today onwards, you are the new Shichibukai."
"Thief, hahaha!"
Teach lit up instantly, and he grinned, revealing his uneven front teeth. "Great! From today onwards, I'm Blackbeard!"
Blackbeard?
A glint of disdain flashed in Akainu's eyes; he was nothing but a clown.
In any case, this sudden battle has come to an end, Whitebeard Pirates, who once dominated an era, have met their end today.
News of the Whitebeard Pirates' defeat swept across the world like a storm.
However, it wasn't too shocking.
After all, the Sirius Pirates had already defeated the Whitebeard Pirates once four years ago.
People have long realized that Whitebeard is no longer the strongest, and the Whitebeard Pirates are no longer invincible.
If they could lose to the Sirius Pirates, why can't they lose to the Navy?
People aren't quite incredulous yet.
But for one person, this sudden news was a real headache.
"Ugh, why did it have to happen at this time?"
Sirius closed the newspaper, feeling a bit overwhelmed. "Elder Whitebeard, were you deliberately acting against me?"
He wasn't going to be arrested earlier or later, but he had to be arrested right after he got back.
Dragon's expression was extremely grave. "In that case, the stone in the hands of the Whitebeard Pirates will fall into the hands of the government."
Yes, that's really frustrating.
Does that mean we have to take it from the government? Does that mean we have to confront Mr. Imu head-on?
Elder Whitebeard, you've really given me a very difficult problem.