The Summit War Is Approaching

"Ace was captured?"

Baccarat's eyes widened in shock. He had never imagined the Marines would manage to capture Ace.

Hadn't that guy Ace joined the Whitebeard Pirates?

Why had he fallen into the Marines' hands?

And Ace was Garp's grandson, wasn't he?

"Then does that mean the Whitebeard Pirates will appear at Marineford?"

Kuzan's expression turned serious as well.

He had a very good private relationship with Garp.

He also knew some things about Garp's personal affairs.

However, compared to the relationship between Ace and Garp, Kuzan was more concerned about the movements of the Whitebeard Pirates.

Although Whitebeard Edward Newgate, Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, and Shanks were collectively known as the Four Emperors of the New World, whether in personal strength, territory, or forces under their command—

Whitebeard Edward Newgate stood in a class of his own.

He far surpassed the other three Great Pirates.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that, among those in the New World, the one most likely to challenge for the title of One Piece was undoubtedly Whitebeard!

"That's very likely."

Sengoku nodded slightly.

In truth, it was much more than merely likely.

To a certain extent, this was precisely part of Sengoku's plan.

Release the news of Ace's execution.

Draw the Whitebeard Pirates' attention.

Lure them to Marineford to rescue Ace.

Then gather all their forces and wipe them out in one fell swoop.

That way, they could eliminate a force entrenched in the New World while displaying the power of Marine Headquarters.

It would also serve as a warning to the pirates throughout the Grand Line!

It was killing two birds with one stone.

Yet what Sengoku had never expected was that a Ninja Country would suddenly emerge in the first half of the Grand Line.

And according to Kuzan and