The Day of Execution
The next day arrived, and the moment of public execution finally came.
It was still early morning, and the sky was not yet bright, but Marineford was already bustling with activity.
The naval soldiers, who had a good night's rest, were awakened by the resounding bugle call. They quickly tidied up, and then the logistics department delivered food, which the soldiers enjoyed a hearty breakfast on the spot.
After that, it's time to take action.
Collect and inspect your equipment, then begin the assembly.
Soon, Marineford's square was packed with people, and the naval soldiers were on high alert, awaiting the enemy's attack.
Earlier in time, not far from Marineford, at a base at the foot of the Red Line beneath Mary Geoise, a naval warship was rapidly heading towards Marineford.
On the deck of the large ship, Aokiji and Kizaru stood side by side.
"Seriously, can't people just get a good night's sleep?"
Kizaru, looking sleepy, mumbled with droopy eyes, "Making us escort this annoying person so early in the morning, Sengoku- san is really going too far. Don't you think so, Kuzan?"
Before this, the person who was to be executed had been imprisoned in Mary Geoise, so to execute him, he had to be taken to Marineford first.
This task allowed no room for carelessness, so it was entrusted to two Admiral to handle.
Even CP0 sent a high-ranking representative to accompany them.
The man with a pigeon perched on his shoulder spoke calmly, "Admiral Kizaru, if you mean Admiral Aokiji, he should already be asleep."
"Huh?"
Kizaru turned around in surprise and saw Aokiji standing motionless in place, wearing an eyepatch.
You actually managed to sleep? Typical Kuzan!
Marineford close to the Red Line, which is why it is called the fortress that protects Mary Geoise. Before long, the warships had arrived at the rear port of the Marine Headquarters.
The last Admiral, Akainu, greeted them at the port.
"It's finally starting!" he said.
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"It's finally starting!"
Time passed slowly, the navy's troop deployment was complete, and all preparations were finished.
Then the Shichibukai were deployed, and they took the lead at the front line, on the shore of Crescent Bay, atop a wall of encirclement.
Moonlight Moria chuckled wickedly, "What kind of interesting fellows will be coming?"
Although the government and navy made many preparations, the only ones with a real reason to save Whitebeard were the dozens of pirate crews that joined the Whitebeard Pirates.
As for the rest, they are all just speculation.
Crocodile looked back and saw a towering Execution Stand that had just been erected at the end of the plaza.
His eyes became somewhat unfocused.
"Hey, Moria, Mihawk, don't you look familiar? Just like the one I saw in Loguetown twenty-two years ago!" He grinned.
"Hehehe! After all these years, the navy's architectural style really hasn't changed at all!"
Moria burst into laughter.
These individuals all personally traveled to Loguetown to witness the fall of the Pirate King and the opening ceremony of the Great Pirate Era.
"Now that you mention it, it really does evoke a sense of nostalgia," even Hawk Eyes remarked with a touch of emotion.
More than twenty years after the Pirate King was executed, Whitebeard, who was once his equal, is also to be executed by the Navy.
Only the three of them were talking.
Xiong Jingjing turned the pages of her book without saying a word, Weevil grinned foolishly because his mother wasn't there, and the Empress snorted coldly, too lazy to interact with the ugly men.
As for Blackbeard at the end.
He just chuckled and glanced back at the Execution Stand behind him.
What a pity, Father. Your voyages should end here.
But what's even more regrettable is that Lao Tzu's time has not yet arrived.
That guy named Imu is terrifying. I'd better behave myself. Hahaha, just like when I infiltrated the Whitebeard Pirates. This time, I'll just pretend I'm infiltrating the World Government.
First remain quiet, then look for an opportunity.
Blackbeard's smile widened.
The Empress, standing nearby, looked disgusted and moved away from the guy again.
Time passed slowly, and the moment of execution drew ever closer.
The Three Admirals of the Marine Headquarters have appeared below the Execution Stand.
Their appearance instantly boosted the morale of the war-torn Marines. Although they had suffered many losses at the hands of the Sirius Pirates, they were still the World Government's top fighting force and the strongest in the hearts of all Marines!
Behind the Execution Stand, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Great Advisor Tsuru, Garp the Hero, and Rob Lucci, who represented the will of the Five Elders, stood together, while a naval admiral was giving them a report.
"We've discovered traces of the pirate crews that Whitebeard joined. They left Fish-Man Island not long ago and are probably heading this way now."
Are they the only ones?
The Sengoku was marked by a frown.
For those guys, the Navy wouldn't even need to make such extensive preparations; one of the Three Admirals would suffice.
"The whereabouts of the other Pirate Emperor in the New World are elusive, and we cannot be certain of their movements."
This is how the naval officers answered.
Sengoku nodded slightly. "I hope the execution goes smoothly."
Although preparations were made, Sengoku still hoped the execution would proceed smoothly, unlike what happened to that bastard Roger more than twenty years ago, which caused a huge uproar.
"It's almost time, let's take Whitebeard up with us!"
The solemn Dao of the Sengoku.
The execution is about to begin.
However, what Sengoku was unaware of was that some changes had occurred within Impel Down.
Let's go back a little earlier.
In the Impel Down, beneath the surface, a blue submarine, almost blending into the water, is rapidly approaching Impel Down.
The interior of a submarine.
"What amazing skill, Mr. Judge!"
Sabo peered excitedly out the porthole, "We actually made it to Impel Down so easily, crossing the Calm Belt and the massive ocean currents!"
"Not worth mentioning!"
On one side, Judge, the patriarch of the Vinsmoke Family, said with a hint of pride and humility, "I also helped Sirius and his team modify the Sirius back then, so building a similar submarine wouldn't be difficult."
"That's amazing!"
Sabo exclaimed in surprise, "Then, can this ship also transform like Black?"
"Forehead--"
"Alright, Sabo, we're almost there. Are you ready?" A man of unusually tall stature said softly from inside the cabin.
"Certainly!"
"To avoid attracting attention, Mr. Mori, it's up to you to get in!" Sabo said in a raised voice.
"Um."
Impel Down is very close.
"Hold head high."
It was at this moment that Sabo suddenly heard a long, drawn-out cry.
"What is it? Sea King?"
He didn't pay much attention; the submarine had already reached the deep sea Impel Down walls.