Escape by Diving, the End of an Era

As everyone turned their heads

Immediately, naval officers called out the name of the newcomer.

"That's the 'Giant Battleship' San Juan Wolf!"

A giant dressed in prison clothes, as tall as the Marine Headquarters fortress (180 meters), scratched his head with a simple and honest expression.

"Ah, not only were we discovered, but we were also recognized..."

How did you manage to fit such a huge size into Impel Down?

"And there's also the 'Tyrant King' Abalo Pizarro!"

A burly man wearing a long white and dark brown fur coat, with white horns attached to his head by black metal plates, chuckled.

"How I miss the human world! Meow~"

You're a tough guy, don't use those kinds of verbal tics that girls usually talk about!

"That's 'Great Drunkard' Basque Joet!"

Wearing a clown-shaped hat, with a drunken face and a particularly prominent large sausage nose, the tall clown, holding a large wine jug, tilted his head back and took a big gulp before wiping his chin.

"Can we kill all of them?"

Tsk tsk tsk, you're really brave... Come on, Vice Admiral Garp next to you, let's spar.

"And there's 'Crescent Moon Hunter' Katrin Demi..."

With heavy makeup, a prominent nose, and a prison uniform worn in a peculiar style, this female pirate, resembling a witch, winked at everyone present amidst her unique "murmuring" laughter.

I love you all~

This guy is actually Zoan - Mythical Zoan user, specializing in the Dog-Dog Fruit, Nine-Tailed Fox Form...

This is probably the most unattractive-looking Nine-Tails in the Multiverse!

Roman, positioned next to the Execution Platform, glanced at the group of guys who had come out to 'pose' for the occasion, remaining completely unfazed. Because:

Blackbeard wouldn't dare recruit truly powerful individuals like the Red Earl, Bullet, and Bondi World... so despite their impressive titles, these people are at best second-tier powerhouses. While Roman himself is certainly no match, Garp beside him—

Well, even though Garp is currently shocked and saddened by Ace's death, fighting these guys is still a priority:

One punch, one kill, effortless! Perhaps in a fit of grief and rage, they'll just hammer them to death...

Let's check Luffy's situation first:

"Son of the revolutionary dragon, don't even think about escaping!"

Facing the murderous Akainu, the White Knight, holding Luffy, rolled his eyes helplessly. "Are you blinded by rage? You want to kill both of Vice Admiral Garp's grandsons on the same day? Aren't you afraid Garp will turn on you and fight you to the death?"

I'm outta here!

"If you want to kill Ace's brother, you'll have to get past me first!"

With Jinbe standing in Akainu's way, the White Knight carried Luffy and leaped into the open sea. The entire bay was not only in chaos, but had also been frozen into a solid battlefield by Aokiji.

"The bloodline of the 'revolutionary' dragon, let it remain."

"It's Admiral Aokiji!"

?!

Hey, hey, hey, aren't you guys going to do anything about Blackbeard's side?

Holding Luffy, the White Knight, in a moment of desperation, leaped towards the sea outside Marineford. With a splash, sheets of white paper scattered and formed the shape of a submarine.

Call out--!

A tall figure was simultaneously sent flying backward—it was Jinbe, his chest still steaming! Although he was a Fish-Man, judging from his rolled-back eyes, if he fell into the sea like that, even Fish-Men would become dead fish...

Well, saving one is saving one, saving two is saving two.

Brush,

The fluttering papers wrapped around Jinbe, who was covered in blood, and pulled him over, then plunged headfirst into the sea!

Thump,

After a single wave, the sea returned to calm. However:

Ice Age!

As Aokiji leaped forward, his grab in mid-air instantly freezing the entire sea! The waves transformed into layers of fiery, swirling forms, displaying a beautiful, undulating beauty amidst the crystal-clear surface. Even as the 'white submarine' carrying Luffy and Jinbe rapidly descended, the ice above continued to spread downwards, threatening to catch up with the submarine!

The young master is in trouble—

"Yasakani no Magatama!"

Kizaru had been standing idly by, suddenly appeared, unleashing a barrage of beams of light from his hand! He riddled Aokiji's ice spells with holes while simultaneously sweeping past the submarine!

What is meant by "Outline Shot"? (Tactical lean back)

Thank you so much, Brother Ape, for the 666 beam of light!!

"If they can survive like that, they're incredibly lucky—"

Kizaru calmly turned around and looked at Aokiji and Akainu behind him.

"Let's give up..."

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"No, Luffy must still be alive!"

Empress Boa Hancock leaps onto a warship, strikes a classic backward-leaning, disdainful pose, and points to the navy beside her.

"Report this to the authorities: I, as a 'Shichibukai,' am determined to capture Straw Hat Luffy!"

"Yes, yes, sir!"

"But where should we chase after them?"

Facing the naval officers whose eyes had turned into hearts, the Empress pointed forward.

"Drive that way!"

"Yes, ma'am—it's a bit reckless, but it's so beautiful~"

In the direction the Empress pointed, deep in the sea:

A real submarine was approaching Marineford, the Marine Headquarters, when suddenly a strange knocking sound came from their hatch.

"Hello, could you open the door? I have two seriously injured people here."

?

This is the deep sea!

Facing his bewildered subordinates, Trafalgar Law, carrying the demonic sword 'Kikoku', calmly nodded.

"Open the door."

On the other side,

Relying on his Dark-Dark Fruit powers, Blackbeard attempted a one-on-one fight with Whitebeard, only to be outmaneuvered by the experienced Whitebeard who simply abandoned his Devil Fruit abilities and delivered a powerful backhand slash to Blackbeard's shoulder, causing it to bleed profusely! Then, Blackbeard, slammed him to the ground, and, taking advantage of Whitebeard's weakened state, broke free. And then:

"Kill him!"

What started as a one-on-one fight turned into a group brawl. The Blackbeard Pirates swarmed forward, their swords and spears raining down on Whitebeard! — In reality, even without them, Whitebeard wouldn't have survived for more than a few minutes.

'Roger,'

On his deathbed, Whitebeard recalled his conversation with Roger, which they had shared while drinking under the cherry blossom tree. The Will of D, the Greatest Treasure, Joy Boy ...

"It wasn't you!"

?

Whitebeard shook his head at Teach's bewildered Teach.

Although Blackbeard's full name is 'Marshall D. Teach' and he also bears the 'D' in his name, however:

"The person Roger was waiting for... was certainly not Teach!"

?!

"You're still alive? Let us take you—"

"Soon, the true heir will find that treasure and overthrow the World Government's centuries-old rule..."

"Listen up!!"

Whitebeard, covered in wounds, used his last bit of strength to shout, his voice echoing throughout the entire Marine Headquarters! It was also transmitted via Den Den Mushi to Sabaody next door— Sabaody countless reporters and people waiting for the results of the battle had gathered.

"The Greatest Treasure —exists!!"

!!

The Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors, admitted it at the last minute undoubtedly shocked the world—and also brought a sinister smile to the faces of many ambitious individuals!

After shouting those words, the Whitebeard lowered his eyes:

My life ends here, my sons. Forgive me for leaving you with such a scourge...

You gave me everything I wanted, thank you!

Goodbye, my sons...

The World's Greatest man slowly closed his eyes.

After sustaining 267 stab wounds, 152 bullet wounds, and 46 cannon shell wounds, Whitebeard died!

But his dead body did not bend. Even though not a single piece of his skin was intact, his heroic figure that swept away his enemies was nothing short of monstrous! And in that proud back view, or rather in his pirate career, there was not a single trace of the wound of retreat.

An era has come to an end.

And a new era has begun to go wild!